Chapter 31: Chapter 31

Niharika's POV

It's been a month since I have accepted Arpit back in my life and my life is really awesome. This is all I wanted. I wish my parents were there. They would have surely liked Arpit. He is indeed, the best person for me. I have loved him since my college life. I always craved for his presence, his love and his warmth. My life is indeed, complete with him.

My schedule has indeed changed drastically these days. Unlike previously when I used to spend weekends sleeping or completing my office work, now I spend my weekends with my man. It's really ecstatic.

Earlier my weekdays were easy but now, I try to finish my office's agenda by Thursday night itself. On Friday eve, Arpit visits me and we spend our whole weekend together. He usually leaves back by Monday morning before Sapna comes. He is lying to his mother about work pressure. Though I wonder if she knows that there's no work pressure.

Our Friday evenings are usually spent in shopping, primarily grocery shopping, followed by dinner and movie. We are getting to know each other, our likes and dislikes over the weekends.

Today is a Thursday but I don't have much work. Next week, my fashion show is going to happen and I just wish it happens smoothly.

Lying on my bed and missing his touch, I realized that my wardrobe has drastically changed over a month. Earlier one could find the usual business suits and modest clothes but now I have a wonderful collection of myriads of sexy lingerie and other skimpy clothes in a variety of colors and types. I, at times, wonder if it's my wardrobe only.

I remember our first quarrel after the first weekend's romantic adventure. I went to Paris for the business summit and didn't tell him. He expected me to inform him because he tells me even if he visits his sister, Meehika. It's never about permission, it's just a simple text providing information. I didn't expect him to get annoyed but he indeed, was. He didn't exhibit it and presented himself with a plastered smile but I understood the fact.

I invited him over the next Friday night and prepared the elaborate Indian dinner after office just according to his taste. He is a big foodie and loves a wide array of Indian dishes. It was indeed a hectic thing for me as I am not used to cooking but I did it for him. He came that night and I fed him. Eventually his anger subsided after the meal as we talked over the rules of our relationship and decided to inform each other of our whereabouts in case anything happens but at the same time, I had made clear that no one would stop each other to which he obliged.

It began drizzling that night out of nowhere. We both enjoyed the rain on my lawn and it was then, he revealed that he was attracted sexually to me in the college on one such rainy day giving rise to the altercation because it was necessary at that time to focus on our careers.

I realized it was a right decision wrongfully implemented because none of us were mature enough to handle the personal and professional lives at that time. Age has indeed made us more practical.

Though I was not angry at him, I feigned anger. I knew that attraction was normal and personally, I didn't feel it was wrong because I was myself attracted to him.

I remember over the next weekend, my monthly cycle was coming up. It was indeed difficult for me to confront him. I didn't want him to come over the weekend so I tried to avoid him as much as possible but he arrived on Friday evening. I had planned to stroll over the city because we couldn't stay at home for obvious reasons. I felt a little embarrassed to tell him about my periods because they are again very intimate to me and I have never told about my monthly cycles to anyone except my mother. After dinner, I behaved a little differently and pretended to be tired. He offered to massage my foot but I simply avoided him and slept clutching the bedsheet closed to myself. He found me weird and tried to argue but eventually slept beside me. The next morning, I had planned to go shopping and stroll around the city so I got ready wearing a light green colored tunic and matching pants with it. I had kept my hair open. He reluctantly agreed to start the day. He doesn't like strolling unnecessarily, I have realized over time. Plus, both of us enjoy at home or indoors much.

All of a sudden, a temple of Lord Krishna came in the way and he became adamant to visit the temple. I tried to avoid the visit but he was too inclined to visit the temple. I lost my cool when he screamed, "You don't want to come to the temple with me. I wished here in this temple to have you in my life. Please." He emphasized on 'please' to show that his anger has subsided. He was a bit annoyed still.

It was high time, I had to make him clear that I couldn't visit the temple that day. Lowering my eyes, I said, "Arpit, I can't visit the temple today. Try to understand, I.. I am on my pe...periods." Being embarrassed, my eyes were shut.

His immediate reaction was priceless. He snapped his head with his hand and said, "O! Dear, I am so sorry. I was really a fool to not understand it. Ugh.. I am sorry to shout at you."

Embracing me in a bear hug, he said, "Niharika, actually I am such a fool to not understand. Please forgive me."

I liked him when he apologized and I let out a chuckle. He said, "Why were you making such a big deal about it since yesterday? We are a couple, right. You could have told me simply, I am mature enough to understand. Now relax, it's normal. Look into my eyes.", giving a peck on my forehead. We indeed, were mature to understand each other's unsaid feelings. I liked the way he made me feel fine. We enjoyed that weekend thoroughly, roaming all over the city and exploring each others' personalities. I realized he is just perfect for me. I can fall for him several times in my life.

I remember once during our lunch, we met to discuss our ongoing project. We usually talk about that important aspect at our work-front during our lunch now. He received a call from his mother and she appeared sick. He rushed back home to take her to the hospital. She had been admitted that night because of blood pressure fluctuation. I visited her that night and made her eat the home cooked meal. She definitely liked me and told me that Arpit had told her that we are seeing each other. It was a blissful moment that day. Getting approval of a relationship from a guy's mother means a lot. It was then, I first met Meehika and her husband. Her husband had directly come from the airport to the hospital. He was planning to give a surprise to his wife that he got posted in the same city and is back rather, got a shock due to his mother-in-law's failing health. Meeting the whole family of which I would eventually be a part, was indeed, amazing. Things had really gone in the desired direction.

Well! Life has indeed taken a unique turn but I am happy and satisfied with all these moments. In my office, none but Mr. Bose knows about our relationship. I would plan to make an announcement of our marriage on the launch of our new product-line. Both Arpit and me, are expecting to look forward to our anti-aging cosmetics in the coming three months.

I am indeed excited about starting the new phase of my life though, I feel it is already begun.