K A R T I K' S - P O V
"Sweeta, its 12 am come let's sleep" I said to Shivi who was still intoxicated.
I and kitty were sitting on the corner of bed and looking at her hopping from bed to couch to bed and everywhere in the room.
"No, Kartik I want to danceee" And she spinned around.
I wonder if she really drank alcohol or some kind of energy tonic. This girl is not even feeling tired after running this much.
Ahhhhh!! I looked at kity who was also looking shocked as me.
It's ok Kitty feeling is mutual. I can feel you buddy!
"Kartik, see I can fly too" She stood at the edge of the couch.
I looked at her and she was all set to jump from there.
"No no noo.... You are not doing this" I kept kitty aside and stood from the bed.
"Nothing would happen, see na kartik" She replied.
"Shivi, lag jaygi yaar" And I walked towards her.
And she jumped.
"Kartik leave me" She wiggled in my hold as I grabbed her before falling down.
"Shhhhh ek dum chup" I said authoritatively.
"Now be a good girl and no more running" I added.
She gave me her puppy eyes.
I sighed and took her to bed.
As I kept her on the bed she rolled on the edge of the other side and turned with back on my side.
Hahh!!
I layed on the bed and moved near her.
"Baby.... " I called her softly while tugging her hair back.
But she winced.
"Sweetaa" I called again.
"Huh!! I am not your sweeta, you are too bad" She replied.
"Ohhhh so my baby is angry with me hm??" I asked.
"Yess very much" She replied
"You know Srishti says right you don't love me as you never brought flowers for me nor you took me on a date" She said out of the blue.
"Hnnn?? Hnn?? Whatt??? What you said" I asked with shock.
Like what the fuck!!
"That you don't love me. You always scold me" She replied
Her words resulted as an ache inside my heart.
Does she really feels this way or it's just alcohol?
But I had heard person speaks their heart out when they are drunk.
But... !!!! No way she can't think this way!!
"Sweeta, do you really feel this way or you are just saying to tease me" I asked.
But she didn't replied.
Flowers? Date? Ahhh!!! How stupid I am!! Yes I was busy with business and I didn't gave her my time.
Of course, she's just a twenty year old girl, she must have expectations from her boyfriend.
And have I failed in being worthy of her perfect man?
How bad she must have felt seeing couples around her doing all these things!!
But my baby never complained!!
And today when she said....!!
Ahhh Fuck Kartik..!!
I looked at her and she already slept.
I smiled looking at her innocent face and pulled her to my side.
I kept her head on my one arm and snaked my other one around her.
I pecked the back of her head with a promise to reach all her expectations.
No matter what she want!!
She want that thing....
It means she'll get that thing!!
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S H I V I 's - P O V
"Ooouchhhhh my head" I can feel severe pain at the back side of my head.
I tightly closed my eyes in pain.
And I can feel an uncomfortable feeling at the back of my throat.
Not to mention uneasiness in my stomach.
I am feeling sick.
I woke up and ran towards the washroom.
I throw up in the wash basin.
I can feel Kartik behind me holding my hair securely in his one hand and rubbing my back with the other.
"Are you fine" He asked looking at me from the mirror with consern in his eyes.
I nodded and washed my face.
He gave me towel and looked at me with mix emotions in his eyes.
And Shoot!!
I realized what I had yesterday was alcohol...!!!
But Why don't I remember anything after that!!
I looked at him from under my eyelashes.
He must be angry with me.
Of course he would!!
I went outside slowly without exchanging any other word.
To be honest, I didn't dare to.
Krishna Ji!! Bacha lena please.
I promise, I won't do these stupid things again but just this time.
When I stepped outside, I noticed Doctor uncle was already there.
I looked back at Kartik.
When did he called him??
I nodded at him and forced a smile.
My head is still bursting with pain.
I am feeling dizzy.
Kisne kaha tha itni peene ko?
Ab bhukto!!
"Shivi beta, how are yoy feeling"
Doctor uncle asked.
I looked at Kartik who was now standing beside me.
And then at Doctor uncle.
He was standing with his hands inside his pocket with deadly look on his face.
I can feel chills down my spine.
I am scared to hell at this moment, imagining about his reaction.
"Are you feeling nausea again" Doctor uncle asked.
I nodded without looking up at Kartik.
"I see. Come sit here" He gestured towards the bed.
I obediently settled there.
"Is your head paining" Doctor uncle asked and I nodded again.
While I can feel a constant stare on me.
"Where else is it paining" He asked.
"My stomach and muscles" I replied honestly.
"Ahm, You know alcohol consumption is not good for health?" He said explaining and I nodded.
"But okay I am giving you pain killer. Have plenty of water, some food and yeah rest too" He said.
"Kartik, shivi is looking week too. Please make her eat healthy food" He said to him.
Aaj toh tu gai beta.
"She doesn't listen to me, You yourself say her to" He finally spoke.
But this...??
I looked at him and then again gazed down.
"Shivi that is not very nice. You should take good care of yourself" Doctor uncle said.
"Actually Doctor do you have any injection for speedy recovery" Kartik said.
I gasped looking at him.
"Oh yeah I have but" Doctor replied.
"So why won't you use hm" Kartik said stepping towards me in flat tone.
"Sure" Doctor said and opened his kit.
I looked at both of them with fear.
"No No No please no" I said and moved back at the edge of the bed.
"People who have such things need to have injection too" Kartik said looking at me.
"Am... Am sorry.... I won't have it again.... Never.... But not injection Kartik... Am sorry" I blabbered with tears in my eyes.
"Promise??" He asked.
And I nodded.
"Words shivi" He said in his deep voice.
"Yes Yes Kartik" I replied whimpering.
He looked at me for a second and said, "Wipe off your tears"
And I did while sniffling.
He looked at Doctor uncle and said, "Thank you Doctor. Come I'll show you the way"
And they both went outside the room.
But in no second, Kartik came back and stood near the bed with folded hands.
"Am sorry" I said again while sniffling.
"Go and freshen up. I'll bring your breakfast" He said.
Wasn't he supposed to hug me?
I made him very angry this time.
I didn't even remember what happened last night.
I looked at him and blinked off more tears.
But he still was standing with emotionless expressions.
"Go" He said again and I stood up and walked towards the washroom.
Oh shit!! I forgot my towel and clothes.
I looked at the door of washroom.
Should I go outside?
Then I looked up at God.
God ji...!!!
If I'll not go and get late then also I'll be scolded.
And if I go outside now and he is in room, then also I'll be scolded.
What should I do now!!
I took a deep breath and tried to gain courage.
Shivanya Come on you can do it!!!
I tip toed towards the door and opened it without making noise.
I peeked outside and door of the room was closed.
Hahh!! Kartik has gone.
Route is clear.
I walked fastly looking back at door , towards his wardrobe.
And "Ouchhh"
I rubbed my head which bumped into something.
I looked at front and the scene left me stunned.
I opened my mouth wide looking at Kartik.
Why I am so stupid???
It feels like I am getting signals of arrival of yamraj ji.
The one in front of me is not looking less than him by the way!!!
"I... Woh... Mei... Wohhh" I tried to say but he stretched his arm towards me.
He was holding towel with a pair of shorts and hoodie.
I took that and without uttering any other word walked back to washroom.
I quickly took a bath.
He is looking angry but Shivi... Shivi... You have to hold your guts and say sorry to him.
You can't run away from him like a scared kitten.
Kitten?? Where's my kitty???
I hadn't seen her since morning.
May be downstairs...!
Oh where I was....
Kartik..... Kartik meri vajh se gussa hain.. Toh thori se daant sun lungi lekin unhe aese nahi dekh sakti!!
I changed my clothes and went outside.
He was already sitting on the couch with kitty at his side.
I removed my towel from hair and left it open on my back.
Now am not feeling like nausea anymore.
But headache is still there.
With slow steps I walked near him and stood at his side.
He served dosa and samber with chutney on plate.
The fragrance of it is captivating.
He eye gestured me to sit beside him and I did.
Kitty came into my lap and I creased her.
Kartik took a morsel and stretched his arm towards me.
I opened my mouth slowly and took it.
"Have you eaten kitty" I asked her.
"Tell her Kitty, that you are more obedient and punctual " Kartik said taking other morsels.
Ohhh Someone is very angry and upset this time.
"Hmm" He said taking morsel to my mouth and I ate that.
I too took a bite and took that to Kartik. He looked at my side for a while but ate it.
But without pecking on my hand.
Okay!! You deserve it Shivi...
You deserve it.
"Naraz hain aap?" I asked him slowly.
But he didn't replied and made me eat another bite.
"Am sorry" I said giving him a morsel.
He still didn't replied.
Now am feeling bad.
After eating breakfast, he gave me pain killer with water.
I took that too without saying anything.
He stood up and started walking outside the room.
"Kaha ja rahe ho" I asked him.
"Kitty, am going to living room" He stated.
"We are also coming" I said and stood up wearing my slippers.
"Doctor said someone to take rest. Don't forget he's just two doors away with his injection" He said in flat tone.
"Hooo.... This is not fair" I said with irritation and sat on the bed.
He sighed and stepped towards the door.
"You aren't going anywhere" I said.
I need him. I want him.
Now his this behavior is killing me.
He stood there for a while and turned towards the couch.
He settled on it and opened his Mac book and started typing something.
I looked at him for a minute.
Two minutes.
Three minutes.
Enough!!
I left kitty on bed and walked towards him.
I sat beside him and peeked at his macbook.
He was making some kind of presentation.
I then looked at him.
His face was flat with no emotions.
He didn't even lifted his head to look at me.
He never behaved this way.
Never... !!!
I fidget him with my index finger on his arm.
He didn't looked at me.
I did that again.
I tilted his head and looked at me.
Finally.
I held both my ears with my hand and said, "Sorry"
He sighed and looked back at his macbook.
I fidget again.
He didn't looked up.
I took his macbook and kept it beside me.
He took a deep breath and eyed me.
"Am sorry" I said again holding my ears.
And his phone ranged.
He looked at Me and then grabbed his phone and stood up from the couch.
"Yeahh" He said
"Ok Am coming" He replied to someone.
What??? He's going.
And I looked at him with puppy eyes.
"Kitty, there's some work at office. Am going" He said.
I AM ALSO HERE....!!!!
AM I INVISIBLE TO HIM??
I stood up and ran in front of him.
He looked at me.
"I am also coming" I stated.
Yes. I know I never went to his office but I am not staying here alone after knowing the fact that he is angry with ne.
He folded his arm and glared at me. And before he say anything I stepped outside the room and locked it from outside.
"What is this behavior?" He said from inside.
"Am sorry, I need to change. I can't come in these clothes and I know you will leave me behind if I ask you to wait" I said running towards my room.
I quickly changed into my cardigan and pants. I combed my hair and tied it up in a bun and grabbed my bag and phone while checking myself in mirror.
Is this outfit good for going with him to office?
Umm Perfect!!
And I rushed back before Kartik break the door.
I know he is my sweetie pie. But he's temperature is at peak today and I can't test his patience again and again.
But unfortunately I am doing that only, since morning!!
I opened the door with my gaze low. I can feel his glare on me.
"You aren't coming" He stated and started walking down stairs.
"Of course I am coming" And I followed him.
His house maid aunty is at home today so she'll take care of Kitty.
"Walk slowly Kartik" As he didn't took my hand today.
I grabbed the corner of his coat while walking
Now this is enough!!
Itna bhi kya gussa.
On reaching the car he again looked at me.
"See if you'll say no, I'll come by my own. " I said folding my arm and then looked at the side.
He looked at me raising his eyebrows.
But before he could say anything I sat inside his car.
If he is ziddi, I am more!!
I'll not leave his side!! Huh!!
He finally sat in and started the car.
I suppressed my smile.
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On reaching his office, my eyes left opened.
I looked at it amazed.
It's a big glass building.
I had came here without thinking anything and now am feeling something something inside my stomach.
I am feeling anxious.
I want to go home...!!
I looked outside and five Six big man in black attire showed up
With large guns.
I gulped looking at them and clutched my bag.
What if he left me alone.
I know he won't!
But he's angry!!
What if... !!
But before I could process anything I heard a thud.
Kartik already stepped down the car.
And the men outside went away somewhere.
Haaa!! Thank you Krishna Ji..!!
The door of my side opened and Kartik stretched his hand towards me.
Finally he remembered! That I too exist....!!
I smiled and took it happily.
I came outside and he took my bag from my hand too.
He walked inside his office with me following him.
So many people were inside.
It's too huge from inside too.
Every corner screams richness.
I was looking around when a girlish voice came.
"Good morning sir" She said.
I looked at her.
"Good morning Ruhi" He replied without looking up.
He was busy with his phone in his other hand.
So she's his PA.
I looked at her and said, "Hii"
She smiled and replied
"Welcome to our office Shivanya, right? " She said
And I nodded smiling
"Yeahh Thank you"
"So, have you liked it" She said walking beside us.
"Yeahh I love it. It's huge and beautiful" I replied.
"Kartik sir himself has designed it" She said slowly to me.
"Really" I asked in shock and surprise.
And she nodded.
Wow!! My Kartik is too talented!
I always knew it but his choice is ufffffff!!
And I looked at him with light in my eyes.
"Ruhi, say Raj to come to my Cabin" Kartik said
"And yeah bring one hazelnut latte too" He added.
"But sir, black coffee" She asked
"Do what I said" He replied
And she nodded and went away.
He shouldn't behave this way! Is he getting out my anger on others? I felt bad for her.
I know it's his office and his employees so it's better I won't say anything.
But still...!!!
He opened the door of his cabin and Wowww!!!!
I had never seen anything so perfect like this before!!
It's too simple yet classy.
With perfect color combination.
Just the way Kartik likes.
My Kartik loves simple things!
He left my hand and walked towards his chair.
He settled on it and started searching through files.
"How long you aren't going to talk to me? Sorry na maan jao please" I said walking towards him.
And the door opened.
I looked back to see who's there.
"Shivu?? What a surprise" Raj bhai exclaimed and came towards me.
I smiled and said hey to him.
"Why didn't you told me before that you are coming. I would have brought something for you" He said patting my head.
"It was not planned bhai" I said slowly.
Now if he got to know about that alcohol case, I would get one more lecture.
Ahhh...!!!!
"Kartik, you too didn't told me hnn" He said looking towards Kartik.
And he didn't looked up.
"What happened to this Changez khan Shivu" Bhai asked whispering me.
"He.... He is angry with me" I finally replied.
"Why??" He asked confused.
"Wohhh.... Actually" Oh God ji.... Please!!!
"Ayie why you are angry with my shivi hmm??" Bhai asked Kartik.
"Ask her" He said.
"Because..... Because" I tried to find words playing with my fingers.
"Because she forcefully came to office. I said her that I am busy today, I can't give her office tour but still she urged" Kartik said standing beside me.
I saw him in disbelief.
"Ohhh just this!! Chodho tum ise Shivi... I'll give you tour! Iski toh naak par hamesha gussa rehta hai" Bhai said ruffling my hair.
And I nodded.
"Excuse me?" Kartik replied thinning his eyebrows.
"Anyways... Do that afterwards! First I need reports of meeting" He said sitting back into the chair.
"Yeah I made that. What A second I'll bring that" Raj bhai said.
He smiled at me and left the office.
I looked at Kartik and asked,
"Why you lied?"
Ughh!!! He didn't answered again. Now he is getting on my nerves.
I sat on his table and folded my legs.
"Please na sorry" I said.
But he keep on typing something.
Hell....!!
I am getting urge to break his macbook now!!
"Kartikkkkk" I called him again.
And I heard a knock on the door.
"Come in" He said.
She looked at me sitting on the table and then at Kartik.
"Sir your hazelnut latte" Ruhi said.
He lifted his eyes to look at that cup in his hand and then back at that irritating screen...!!
Ughhh...!!!
"Keep it on the table and leave" He said.
She kept it beside me and then left.
"Have it" Kartik said without looking at me.
"Nahh I don't want this..." I said.
He stopped his fingers and then replied, "What's the number of doctor?"
Ahhhh....!!! He can't threat me like this.
I pouted looking at him.
I grabbed that cup and said,
"You are too bad! Jao I am also not talking to you!! Huhh!!"
I sipped it.
Honestly, my body really need this at this time.
The moment I sipped it I felt like heaven.
"Kartik, Here's the report" Raj bhai came and gave kartik some kind of file.
He looked at me and said,
"Chalein Kiddo"
I nodded happily and hopped down the table with coffee mug in my hand.
"Bhai aapke siway mujhse koi pyaar nahi karta" I said and moved towards bhai.
And he chuckled.
I heard a sigh from behind too.
But hmm!! Mene jhooth thori bola....!!
"Raj wait a second I need to talk" Changez khan Said from behind.
"Kiddo you wait outside, I'll come" Bhai said.
"Okay bhai" I replied and went outside.
I sipped my coffee and waited for him.
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Bhai introduced me with everyone in the office and all are too good.
They all greeted me very well.
But, we are roaming around from I don't know how much time and it is not coming to an end.
"Ufff bhai am tired" I said him exhausted.
"But shivi, one floor is left" He replied.
"No bhai, I can't walk more!!" I replied sitting on a chair near by.
"Chalo okayy next time. Come let's go to Kartik's cabin" He said.
Huh!! I am here in his office and he didn't even checked on me.
I am not going to him!!
"No I won't" I said to bhai slowly.
"And why??" Bhai asked.
"Because now I am angry from him" I stated.
Bhai shaked his head and smiled.
"Acha baba Okay! Come I'll show you my cabin" He said and took me to his cabin.
I sat on the couch and haah!!
Saans aai...!!
"I have ordered brownies and cup cake for you! Tell me if you want anything else" He said
"Bhaiiii you are the best. I love you" I said excitedly.
He smiled and someone came inside and the sweet fragrance with him... Ahhh!!
All my tiredness went away.
Bhai took that and kept it in front of me.
"Have it Shivi and here's the tab you can use this too, I am just outside. If you need anything call me okay" He said patting my head.
"Okay bhai" I replied and he went outside.
I ate that all.
And ufff!! I am full now.
I watched some lectures too on bhai's tab as I have exams in few weeks...!
Ughh!!
I layed on the couch as I was feeling sleepy after that.
I don't know when I dozed off!!