Rajveer's POV:
Snuggling closer to the warmth of my blanket, i felt strangely ticklish.
Frowning my brows, I sensed a sweet yet unfamiliar fragrance wafting through my nose making me curious, as i slowly opened my eyes and a patch of skin welcomed me.
Moving back, i removed the soft tresses hindering my vision and experienced an other worldly sight.
Ms. Dhillon, now my wife slept serenely with her thin body engulfed in my embrace.
Her eyes that spoke volumes were shut tightly and her little mouth that hardly remains shut was opened slightly in her sleep. My unrestrained, hands moved to caress her face, it felt soft, warm and delectable. I chuckled at the display of innocence that laid before me, lightening up my morning instantly.
She looks cute.
Ever since I had started the loads of medicines, having a good sleep had never been a difficult task anymore but what i felt today was truly a good morning.
Waking up enveloped in her bodily warmth was something i never thought would be so relishing. Reluctantly, i left the space beside without disturbing her peace and drew a bath beginning with my morning routines. But her thoughts never left me.
Since young, i never allowed anyone to step in my room much less in my bed and my embrace, ofcourse, mom never listened. But privacy is something, I highly cherished. For the very reason, i was all ready to move out after I was elected as the CM due to security reasons, but then again, how's it even possible to refute against my father?
In the similiar direction, the thought of sharing my room and my closet with someone else, who will apparently be my future wife, had always left me unsettled as women are nosey creatures, wanting everything there way.
Moreover, seeing my father and brother always so enamored and endlessly yielding with their wives since childhood made me feel nauseous.
However, with her things changed quite fastly.
Soonafter our relationship was decided, I always used to imagine the wreck she will cause in my peaceful environment with her constant chatters and endless banters.
Contrary to my thoughts, things came naturally. It didn't feel least bit difficult, about having a person residing with me whom i hardly knew before. This was the first relationship I had initiated with the fairer sex, but the awaited hesitance and awkwardness never appeared.
Maybe it was not that difficult at all or it might be because it was her. Anyway now that i had the taste of this medicine, i most definitely was not going back to my initial thoughts.
Not that i was unhappy, but she was left with me, in my room, for an entire night even though we are already married, was not something our families allowed.
Then how the hell it happened?
Still pondering in my thoughts, without drying my freshly bathed body and only wearing a robe, I entered the room once again. Being used to my single self, the presence of another being inside the room was left forgotten.
Suddenly feeling a soft bump against my chest, woke me out of reverie.
Instinctively I tried to steady Navneet who was on the verge of falling and pulled her closer to my chest in support.
Her warm breaths heated my bare skin under the loosely tied robe, evoking different feelings inside of me.
Lowering my head, i tried to look at her face and decipher her emotions but she had it hidden behind her palms.
As if she sensed my intentions and hurriedly turned her back to me.
"What the hell? What are you doing here, you shameless bull?"
She shrieked making me aware of my current predicaments. Feeling shameful i tried to cover up my assets, like a maiden facing compromising situation.
Soon realizing the stupidity on my part.
As I had nothing to be ashamed of revealing, possessing such ripped muscles that too covered under the bathrobe, i lowered my hands instantly.
'Thank god, she didn't see or I couldn't bear till the end of her teasings.'
Looking back at her embarrassed self, i couldn't help but chuckle and tease her in turn.
"Where else am I supposed to be at, tivali? Infact, I should be the one screaming instead. Even though we are married I never consented to compromise my privacy.
Who would've thought my own wife would be hellbent exploiting my sick self?
Thank god i didn't ask you to give me a bath."
Her speechless face stared back at me. I guess she never thought I could ever react like that. What can I say bantering with her is an interesting task in itself.
"You...just talk to my hand."
What, what sort of reply is that?
"Don't you feel shameful accusing me like that. It was you who used my body as your personal pillow in the first place. I couldn't even move whole night and now my body is aching all over."
She voiced loudly poking my arm and rubbing her shoulders, agitatedly.
"I think you should keep your grievances to yourself for the time being, to avoid being embarrassed in front of others."
I couldn't help but give her a gentle reminder, not knowing why was she trying to convey there.
"Do you think I'll really do that?
Wait and watch, I'm going to complain about you to everybody.
Let me see, who calls you a gentleman, then?"
She added and sauntered inside the bathroom without paying attention to my words.
I don't understand if she is stupid or childish?
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I waited in the closet for her to finish her routine, which was taking hours, partially dressed in my pants and holding kurta in my other hand pretending to be stuck in its neck.
After all, Its not everyday that Tivali feels embarrassed in my presence and now that i had a leverage in form of my injury, i was going to get the most out of it.
Hearing the door open, I dropped an exquisite box lying nearby and waited for her to appear.
Moments passed by but there was no sign of her.
She is really thick skinned, and i began looking for my next prop.
"Are you all right?
What are you trying to do?"
She shot questions in a row as she stepped in closet, laughing at the mess i orchestrated.
'Well i'm trying to grab my wife's attention.'
"Nothing much i was putting on my clothes but was hindered because of injury."
I spoke playing my trump card.
"Oh, i'm truly sorry."
She said feeling guilty for laughing at my state.
"Wait, i'll call somebody to help you out."
She is the stupid one.
"Hey, stop."
I shouted after her.
"They are not obliged to look after me all the time. I can't disturb them everytime just because i need help.
Moreover, this is the job of a nurse, which I refused to hire, trusting your words to help me out with anything."
I acted helpless and unyielding.
"But...
I don't think I should be doing this."
She expressed her hesitation.
"Ofcourse, you shouldn't.
At that time i didn't knew that you were harboring such malicious thoughts of exploiting me at every chance you will get.
Hurry and leave, I can't bear your hungry gaze on my precious body anymore."
"You audacious pig.
Be thankful that you are already injured, otherwise I would have broken your bones and grinded them already."
Her colorful vocabulary burst through her mouth as she poked her finger in my biceps again.
I grinned secretly hiding my face in the kurta.
"It's not like i was expecting some sort of sympathy from you at my current predicament."
The atmosphere turned eerily silent as I waited her to hurl another round of curses.
After what felt like hours, I felt a soft touch on my free hand, as it guided me. I took seat on what i guessed as couch and began to untangle my limb and the kurta i was hanging around myself.
"Seriously, you are worse than a child. Who wears a kurta without unbuttoning it first?"
"Why would you put your hand and neck in it simultaneously?"
She scolded softly as she freed me from the hourlong torture i had put myself in.
Finally removing the piece of cloth she stepped back and threw it in the laundry.
"Now shall I look for someone else to help me wear something, again?"
"I was just going to get another shirt for you. It'll be comfortable and easier to put on."
She replied.
"Choose whatever."
I shrugged pointing towards the designated place.
She took out a black shirt after scrutinising my whole wardrobe seriously for whole 5 minutes. Rolling one sleeve she put my injured limb inside it with utmost care and rounded to the other side, then proceeding with the buttons one by one, allowing me to assess her face and expressions closely.
It is not the closest we have been in the past, but there was a strange sense of intimacy in the whole scenario. I could see her naturally curled lashes resting on her blushing cheeks that had a warm glow on them and her ears holding her hair back had also turned a bright shade of red.
There was nothing romantic about the situation but it was definitely heart warming.
Giving a final touch on the collars she took a step back, though a bit slow i stood up and grabbed her waist, pulling her soft body even closer than before making her open eyes wider in disbelief.
She was neither struggling nor resisting as if anticipating my next move.
Respecting my boundaries, i put a stop on my thoughts and kissed her forehead tenderly, lingering a bit on the surface, as if relishing the feel. Encircling her in my arms i hugged her closely.
I had heard forehead kisses hold the most pure form of love and a token of trust, a silent promise to stand side by side.
I am certain having her by my side, is something i am never going to regret, nor am i going to let her feel otherwise.
She is the person i am going to cherish the most throughout my lifetime.
I am going to pamper her and not let her spoil.
I will give her wings to chase her dreams and be the soil to keep her grounded.
I am going to childishly annoy her everyday and be her strength to fight the world.
I will be the reason of her smiles and courage to fight her tears and insecurities.
She is going to be my person and I'm going to be hers.
I relaxed my arms as she patted my back to let her go and helped me wear the brace to support my shoulder and arm.
"Let us go and have breakfast."
I spoke softly to her and wrapped my free arm around her shoulder pushing her out.
"Rajveer, I have a question. May I ask?"
"Hm."
"Who is sweetheart?"
She said lowly.
"What?"
I asked baffled.
"You have an other sweetheart!?"
She spoke loudly as if accusing me.
"What nonsense?
You are my only sweetheart."
"No, I am Tivali, Whatever the heck it means.
But you were mumbling sweetheart in your sleep last night continuously. Tell me who is she? and where can I find her?"
"Navneet, mind your words. You don't even know her enough to hold such grudges."
I replied mused.
"Don't tell me she is someone you wanted to be your lifetime companion before?"
She asked suddenly angry.
"In a way, yes."
I chuckled in a silent daze, travelling down a memory lane, remininscing my childhood days by her side.
"and I will not remind you everytime you curse, before making you behave otherwise."
She cannot abuse anybody at her heart's will. Though, i can always protect but there is a limit to my powers as well, that person cannot be offended.
"Haa..
You are even getting defensive over her. Seriously, i am going back, spout whatever excuse to your family."
She huffed and turned to leave, making me wary of her mood swings.
"You cannot just leave everytime we have an argument. So stay put and end it first.
I will tell you everything over time."
I compromised, afterall the topic was a type of forbidden one in our family.
"NO, i don't need to, i can always ask somebody else. So take your excuses and shove them in your ..."
She continued her gait without turning back. It's not me who is being forceful to cross my limits this time.
Without minding my manners this time, i pulled her back and cornered against the wall, while holding my injured shoulder some space and moved forward unhesitatingly.
"Do you think this is some kdrama going on, that you will be able to shut my mouth with these age old tactics? Guess what, that is not goin...."
She spoke unbashedly as she evaded the kiss.
Ofcourse, i don't underestimate you, Tivali.
"Ahhh... You animal. How dare you bite me?"
She screamed while cradling her puffed cheek which had turned red after i bit it once.
"So was it effective? Do you want to curse again?"
I provoked her again looking at her other cheek as if it was a dessert.

"You pervert son of a.."
"That's enough, lovebirds and it should be enough to last at least a day, right."
An annoying voice interrupted as i was waiting for Tivali to complete the last syllable, until she pushed me out of the way and ran in the opposite direction.
"What the heck are you doing here so early, Shergill?"
I asked annoyed at the appearance of my only friend.
"I know what are you so bitter for. FYI, your family is waiting for your esteemed presence, downstairs."
He replied grinning.
"No they are not. And ask somebody to fetch my breakfast in my room."
"Do you think everybody is so free at your beck and call?"
He asked arrogantly.
"No, I have got a wife for that."
I boasted in the same tone.
"Ofcourse, I saw how she treats you so well."
He bloody smirked at me.
"Whatever, just talk to my hand."
He burst in laughter as if i spoke some other world language.
"Please tell me who taught you this?
I want to kowtow to that person for making you almost human."
I rolled my eyes inwardly and ignored him standing in the corridor laughing to himself.
'Am I really changing?'
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Navneet's pov:
Leaving the vicinity of that strange pair of friends, I stopped to catch my breath. Realising the slight stinging on my cheek, a string of curses burst out of my mouth again. That animal.
Opening my mobile's front camera i assessed the extent of damage on my skin. It wasn't serious, but teeth marks and redness was still there.
In order to treat it sooner than later, i made my way towards the kitchen for an ice pack, placing it on my face i waited for it to work wonders.
"Hey, good morning."
A cheerful voice greeted as I heard footsteps behind me, greeting Ravneet bhabhi back, groggily.
"What happened to your face, darling?"
She questioned stepping closer to me, making me embarrased at the name.
"It's nothing, bhabhi."
I told trying to appease her.
"How is it nothing, your face looks so red.
Do you have an allergy? Wait, i will call the doctor over."
"NO... I don't need the doctor.
It must be just a little swelled, it's completely alright."
"Why would it be swelled, if not for an abnormal reaction?"
She asked firmly, refusing to budge.
"Actually, i was bitten while sleeping. I consulted a doctor friend and it should be enough measure. So don't worry."
I made up an excuse embarrassed.
"What nonsense, let me see."
She reached hurriedly before giving me time to react.
"These teethmarks look almost humanlike, are you sure it's nothing. From what i see, it is something else.
Wait what, why do i feel like you are trying to protect someone?"
Her guessing ability left me speechless, and so ready to spill everything and tear up his gentleman persona in front of his best friend.
"Actually.."
"You need not say anymore, i got the culprit. This boy is getting so unruly. I am just waiting to get my hands on him once.
He is grown habitual going his way, because all the pampering he receives from everybody and he is now starting to bite people in their sleep. I am so not going to tolerate it, anymore. It's been long since he received any punishment."
I felt flabbergasted at her outburst and the power she had over him.
"Are you going to hit him as well?"
I questioned in bewilderment.
"Ofcourse, what good is it to be a mother if I cannot even discipline my own son."
She asked proudly.
"Bhabhi, are we talking about Rajveer, right now?"
I asked confused.
"Hu...
Did Rajveer do that to you?"
She counterquestioned, wide-eyed and I had no option but to reveal.
"I didn't know he had that kind of fetish, they(their relationship) developed pretty soon."
She murmured to herself.
"What exactly happened between you guys?"
She asked with a strange shine in her eyes.
"Actually....So, I was just trying to ask him about few things and he threatened me to not open my mouth about this again and after our argument escalated he bit me hard."
Her attentiveness to my story was pushing me like none other to hurl everything out at once, in hopes of receiving some support to retaliate while i kept the details to myself but explained everything neatly.
"Oh...Is that it?
But I expected better from you Navneet."
Her words left me confused and unsatisfied. Judging from my expressions, she opened her mouth again.
"What I mean to say is that, the one who felt jealous was you, so it is only fair that the one in attacking should have been you. How can you let things happen otherwise? You must take revenge, don't worry we will get back at him."
I nodded at her every word.
"But remember, you must not mention sweetheart again in front of anybody especially, Rajveer. it's a forbidden topic in this family and since he was the closest to her I think he must have felt hurt mentioning about it again."
She said as if trying to make me understand.
"But what is so bad about this? Please tell me more."
I felt curious and ignored.
"Well, all I can say is that these things happened way before i entered this family. I guess it is something about family feuds. But I assure there's nothing to be jealous about.
As a woman, I understand your instincts so i know where are you coming from. But don't worry these matters will sort out on their own. Now that you have entered this family you will get to know its members closely too, just lend some time to him."
She patted my shoulder in comfort and left the kitchen again, in my thoughts.
'Who exactly was this person who was so close yet so far from this family? Is she a friend or foe? A relative or my husband's crush/ex/childhood sweetheart? Should I be threatened?
No I will not leave him at any cost, come what may.
A gust of wind blew through open windows, affirming my resolution and determination stronger, than ever before.
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