*Yawnn*
I snuggled into Kartik under the duvet. It feels so comfy here.
Am feeling good.
Am feeling better.
Am feeling fine.
Am feeling....
I looked up at Kartik.
His eyes were close.
I smiled.
Yeah... Am feeling safe.
His arms around me makes me feel like a safest person alive in this universe.
I was sad and beside having work he be with me.
For every second.
He was with me.
He is with me.
Ensuring me that he'll be always with me.
Instead of getting irritated or calling me dramatic, which I thought he would for a second, he pulled me into his embrace telling me that no matter what I'll always find him beside me.
I looked at his sleeping figure, and everytime it realizes me how lucky I am to have him.
Really..!!!
I traced my finger on his jaw slowly and I realized his hair are still tied in rubber band with pins.
I smiled and suppressed my chuckle.
Who'll believe he is
THE KARTIK RAJPUT, ruling the business industries??
I opened them and creased my hand in his hair to set them.
With my fingers I brushed his hair and he looks just perfect!!
Like a Greek God.
No matter if his hair are messy, his look are tidy....
He is JUST PERFECT!!
I moved up and placed a soft peck on his cheek.
And when I looked back at him a hue of blush was visible on his cheeks.
I thinned my eyes and looked at him.
And he hugged me tightly with close eyes.
I KNOW HE HAS THIRD EYE.
And his lips formed a small smile making me feel embarrass for what I was thinking.
I hid my face in his chest and he chuckled.
"Aapke hi hain hum, sharmaiye mat...!!" He said and pecked over my head.
"Aap jaage hue the, hume bataya kyu nahi" I replied.
"I didn't want to disturb what you were doing" He replied in a tease voice.
I looked up at him and he smiled again placed a soft peck on my lips.
"How was your sleep??" He asked me weaving his fingers in my hair.
"It was good. You know I dreamt about Rupanzul!!!" I replied excitedly.
"Ahm ahm?? Woww! " He replied looking at me.
"Yeahhh!!" I said.
And he chuckled slightly placing a kiss on my forehead.
And the door bell rang.
*Ding Dong*
*Ding Dong*
I looked up at the side of door and then at Kartik.
"Kon aaya hoga" I asked him.
"Ummmm... I.... Don't... Know.... " He replied.
"Let me check" And I stood up and rushed towards the door.
"Sweetaaaaa, Slowly!!" Kartik said behind my shoulder.
I stood there for a second and realized, "Oops Sorry" I replied and tip toed slowly slowly towards the door.
I heard a sigh behind me and I giggled rushing again.
"Ayieeeee am watching you" Kartik said in strict tone and I covered my face with my hand suppressing giggles.
I opened the door and what I saw left my mouth wide open.
There were so many girls in some kind of uniform.
Ahead of them was a man in formals standing with a smile.
He nodded at me.
I was perplexed and gave back a tight formal smile.
I looked back to search Kartik only to realize he's already standing behind me with his hands in his pocket of pjs.
He smiled and wrapped his one hand on my stomach from behind pecking me on the side of my head.
"Hello sir" That man greeted Kartik.
He smiled and nodded.
"Thanks for coming" Kartik replied.
I blinked between them.
"It's our honour sir" He said
"Hmm, come, come inside" Kartik said moving inside with his arm securly holding me by his side.
We moved inside and my eyes were stucked on them.
I realized, the ladies behind were sliding inside big display rods with so many beautiful and luxurious cloths hanging on them.
All were too shiny and elegant if mostly all the colors.
Each one of them looks so expensive.!!!
Like really EXPENSIVE expensive!!
I was looking at them with my jaw dropping down the floor.
"You like them baby" Kartik asked rubbing my arm softly gaining back my attention.
I snapped my head towards him and blinked my eyes in disbelief.
What he mean I like them??
"Haan??" I asked.
"Hmm do you like them??" He asked again softly looking at me.
I looked at him and then back at those clothes, then at people standing around them and back at Kartik.
"For me??" I asked.
He chuckled and pecked my head.
"Of course mera bacha! Sorry but I don't wear such clothes" He said with tease in his voice.
I gasped and kept my hand over my mouth.
He can't be serious!!
I looked at him for a second and raised up to my toes holding his shoulder I whispered in his ear.
"Kartik we already have a room full of clothes" I tried to explain.
He looked at me and smiled while placing a soft peck on my forehead. "It's ok baby! Those are old one!"
I looked at him in disbelief and Replied, "I hadn't even touched them yet"
"Shhh now no more argue! Select one like a good girl" He said placing a finger on my lip.
I pouted and he raised on eyebrow looking at me.
"Mam, please have a look. You'll definitely love it" The man listening our conversation broke the silence.
I looked at him and gave a little smile. His girl staff came forwards and almost dragged me towards those beautiful fits.
It's nit like I didn't liked them.
I LOVED THEM!!!
But....
But I don't want to spend this much money of Kartik unnecessarily!
I really feel bad for this.
I looked back at Kartik.
He was looking at me with soft eyes, wearing a warm smile.
Kitty was in his hands and he was slowly weaving his fingers across her hair.
I tried to smile.
"Mam, this one would look perfect on you" A Lady said showing me a black knee length outfit. I don't know what we say to it but, Ahhh.... It's scream expensive! Actually each and every fit screams expensive!!!
One side, I don't want to spend money and on the other side I know Changez Khan would get angry! And making him angry means his death glare!
Thought of that only sends chills down my spine. It's not that Kartik would ever hurt me in any way Or shout at me ever! But only his eyes are enough to turn my decision! There's no need of his shouting though!!
I formed my lips in a line and looked at that dress.
And then again back at Kartik.
"Sweeta, do you like this" He asked softly.
Now how can anyone say that they don't like such luxurious clothes!!!! I don't want to say it out loud.
These dresses are too bold. For a gathering where all the business partners and their families are coming a dress is like this is not appropriate.
What Kartik would think!
No... No... No....!!!!
I slightly shook my head in no so that only Kartik could see not the people around.
He left the kitty on table near by and walked towards me.
"Hmm...." He hummed and looked over the dresses for a second with his hands in his pocket.
"Show something, not too bold and not too basic. It should look decent. " He said to the lady standing near by.
I opened my mouth wide.
HOW HE KNEW??????
He suppressed a smile!!
Now HOW HE GOT WHAT AM THINKING!!!!!!
Does he practice Black magic??
I doubt!!
"Mam, have a look at this one" A voice came which brought me back from my thoughts.
She was holding a very pretty fit. Its a bodycon dress in purplish shade.
"Sweeta, it's beautiful isn't it" Kartik asked resting his arm over my waist.
I looked at him.
Ahhh... Yes it's pretty.... But...!!!
I shaked my head slightly in no again.
Kartik creased my waist line with his hand and replied,
"It's ok baby" He turned towards their staff and continued.
"Show your best pieces" He almost ordered.
The girl standing over their stammered, "Yes Yes sir sure"
The manager stepped towards us.
"Sir, Mam would love this one am sure" He said picking up the other dress.
I looked at it and it was a mini tube dress of white and black combination.
Kartik looked at the direction of dress and then at me.
I didn't want to disappoint them all by saying no.
But the truth is, I didn't like this one toomi don't know why but something something!!! Ahhh...
Kartik looked at me and asked,
"This one sweeta?"
With hesitation I replied,
"Yeah its... It's... Good... "
Kartik smiled lightly and looked back at the manager.
"Is this your only best piece or you have something better??" Kartik asked.
"I want BEST ONE for my BESTEST ONE" Kartik added.
I looked at him in a mix of blush and what-was-that expression!!
BESTEST?? It's not even a word....!!
"Yes... Yes sir... We have one best piece and that is the only one piece, just like the Mam" He said sweetly the last line which made me blush and ahhh!! I started looking down shyly.
But the next second Kartik's arm on my waist pulled me more closer to his side possessively and when I looked up their was a strange expression on Manager's face.
"Bring... Bring that dress" He said hurriedly.
I looked at Kartik and his face suddenly soften while his eyes were still fixed on manager.
"It better be best" Kartik said in his soft tone but enough to send chills down all the people standing over there.
I held the cuff of his shirt with my fingers slowly. He noticed and pecked the side of my head.
One lady hurried towards us amd I noticed what she was holding.
My eyes become wide with astonished expression.
My lips formed a wow.... Actually a big wow.
It was a sparkly whitish whitesh dress. Its color caught my attention. When I had a closer look I realized its a mermaid
Dress.
I looked back at Kartik and his eyes we're already at mine. Just as sparkly as the dress was.
"You liked this one?" He asked softly.
I nodded happily like a happy kid.
He chuckled and smiled.
"Okayy Want to try once?" He asked again.
I have strong urge to wear this fit. It really took my heart.
I nodded again happily.
He smiled looking at me and looked at the lady holding the dress.
She nodded at Kartik and handed me the dress.
"Mam we are glad you like it" She said handing me the dress.
I shyly smiled and gave a small look at Kartik and walked towards the room near by.
I locked the room behind me and excitedly looked at that epitome of elegance in hand.
It's beautiful!!!
I can no longer wait to adore it on myself so wasting no more minute I changed into that mermaid dress.
I looked into the mirror and....
Oh My God... Oh My God...
Oh My God....!!!!!
Beautiful word is so underrated for this dress.
It feels so fit and perfect like it's specially made according to my size!
Haaaaaah!!! I never imagined amy dress can look this heavenly on me.
How would Kartik react???
Only at that thought I hid my face in between my hands shyly and blushed!!
I CAN'T WAIT.....
But...
But Ahhhhhhh...!!!
Am feeling shy!!!!
Come' on Shivi you can do it...!!
1....2....3..... Breath it..... Breath out...!!!!
"Ahhhh" I screamed slowly and collected myself and walked towards the door.
I opened it slowly and looked down at ground with tiny steps.
I looked up only to realize all eyes were on me.
Oh it's so embarrassing!!!!!!
I looked at Kartik who was looking at me with his one hand on his face and eyes fixed at me.
I twirled around and gained courage to ask him "How is it??"

He didn't responded for a second and finally replied.
"Perfect"
It was just a word, just a single word but I can feel many butterflies flying down my stomach and I know my cheeks must be red by this time.
"Mam, it's looking adorable" One lady said which made me do more blush.
Kartik stepped towards me slightly creased my cheeks with his thumb pad while cupping my face.
He pecked my forehead and I was too lost that I didn't realized the people around were taking other dresses up stair.
I blinked at them in confusion and then looked at Kartik thinning my eyebrows.
"Sweeta, you liked them all didn't you?" He asked looking at me.
Don't tell me He bought them all!!!!!
"Kartik...!!!!!!" I said in disbelief.
And he pecked my lips before I continue.
"But... " I tried to say and he pecked again.
I blinked at him, well aware of the fact that he's not going to listen!!!
I sighed and walked back to the room to change.
Why he wastes money like this???
He really don't like his this behavior!!
I know he does this everytime because he loves me and want to fulfill my every wish... But.... But this is not appropriate!!
He shouldn't waste his money like this on me everytime!!
I really feel bad!!!!
I changed back into my clothes and sat on the bed with folded legs.
After few minutes, I heard a knock on the door.
"Is someone in there" Kartik said loudly.
"Noooooo" I replied.
"Ohh I see" He said.
The door knob turned and it opened slightly.
"Hoo! So who's this cute little penguin??" He said dramatically.
I looked at him and turned my back at his side.
"Penguin's get angry too??" He added and settled beside me.
He tried to tug my hair strand but I bend forward on the bed and covered my face underneath my hands and said,
"Go, I don't want to talk"
"Say something which Is possible baby" He replied.
I turned my face at him and he blinked innocently.
Sometimes I doubt he's the
Same STRICT CEO as bhai always tells me.
And I remember something.
"Yes one thing is possible"
"Ohhh would be my honor!! What's that? "
He asked smiling.
I stood up and replied.
"Wait here am coming!! "
"Am also coming" He said standing behind me.
I looked back at him keeping my hands at both side of my waist and my lips formed a thin line.
"I mean, I am waiting here" He said slowly and sat back at the bed.
I sighed and walked out of the room.
I walked towards kitchen and started searching for things required.
Ummm....!! I grabbed potatoes, olive oil, garlic clove.... And and..... Yeahh... Leek, chives.... Uff I don't know how people eat such things....
I searched for cream and finally found that in lower drawer.
Now where's salmon??
I remember I saw that somewhere here.
I opened the fridge and found that on the sides.
I looked at the ingredient and something is missing...
Umm. Umm.. Ummm
Yeahhhh.... I turned around and opened the drawer.
Capers...!!! Here you are.
As I saw in YouTube!!! Everything is ready.....
I especially learned this for Kartik because I felt that he doesn't like those oily food I made, that's why he's not eating properly these days.
I know he would never tell me.
And beside that, that Changez Khan is always like Shivi do tell me if there's any thing bothering you...
Shivi do share everything with me....
Shivi this... Shivi that...
And by himself....?? He never shares any problem with me...!!
I know he still takes me as a kid!!
But I am NOT!!!
And I cooked those potatoes in boil water.
Today I'll tell him that if he'll ever again not share things with me I'll not live with him!!!
Like you are able to do that!
My inner voice mocked me!
Yeah yeah... I know I can't live even for a second without him and neither he's going to let me go anywhere!! I know....
But atleast by saying this he'll share his problems with me...!!
I poured the creamy leek mixture over the baked potatoes, then sit the salmon fillets on top. After grilling them... I topped it with extra chives and capers.
Atleast he will eat this happily!!
Looking at it, I really felt proud at myself.
Well done shivi!!!
I added some more salad at its side for him.
And made some wheat grass smoothies too.
My Kartik hadn't eaten anything from too long.
He must be hungry!
I didn't bothered him before because I thought it's just because of his diet plan!!
But it's really enough!
Aesi bhi kesi gym jisme khana hi nah khaye!!!

I excitedly took that tray and walked towards the room.
I know Kartik must be getting impatient!!!
I entered into the room slowly and Kartik was sitting at the other end of the bed with his laptop on his lap doing I don't know what!!
I kept that tray on the side of the bed and with my knees moved towards his side of the bed.
He stopped his fingers and I can feel smile on his face.
I wrapped my arm around his neck.
He held my arm with his hands and pecked slightly on them.
"Meri sweeta ka gussa shant ho gya hmm??" He asked creasing my arm.
"Hmm" I hummed and he pulled me front of him.
He made me sit on his lap and moved hair dancing on my face behind my ear softly.
"Am sorry" He said slowly.
"Naraz tohh hai hum aapse! You wastes money alot!" I said.
"Bachee... That's not wasting. Am just completing the wishes of my... "
He pecked my forehead and touched his with mine. "Heartbeat"
He pecked on my cheeks "life"
And he creased his nose with mine giving more butterflies. After brushing his lips over my other cheek he pecked there to saying in his deep yet soft voice, "my..... Angry bird"
I realized what he said and hit on his chest slightly with my hand.
"Kartikkk" I said and he chuckled.
"Acha baba sorry! By the way why you kept me waiting for you here hmm??" He asked.
"Ohhhh I skipped" I said hitting my own head with my palm and I raised up from his lap.
I went beside him and he too turned towards me.
I held the tray and said looking at him excitedly.
"Tadaaaa"
He looked at me and then at plate.
"See what I made for you" I said and kept that tray between us.
"Baby what's this??" He asked in confusion.
"I learned this from YouTube! It's Creamy salmon, leek and potato traybake. Once bhai was telling me what kind of food you used to eat before and the names were too confusing that I remembered this one only! I know you aren't eating properly since many days! Am really sorry I always force you to eat what I want to eat but never asked what you love... Am.. Am.... "
I started blabbering in one go when Kartik cupped my face and the next second my lips were in his.
He devoured my lips slowly creasing his finger on my neck and then pulled back just to place a soft peck again on my forehead.
"Mera bachaaa!! I love you! " He said again giving a long peck on my lips.
"And who said that I don't like what you make?? Hmm?? I have no favorite food, I just love eating what you make with your own hands." He said kissing my hand.
He looked up and added with a tease, "It doesn't mean that you start working in Kitchen from now on! Anything you have sitting with me Or to be precise sitting on my lap with my hands is also my favorite food"
I looked down shyly.
Ahhhh.... Why his every line.... Every word makes me blush!!!
I looked up back at him and asked, "So why you weren't having anything??"
"Am sorry sweeta! It's just work" He replied apologizing.
I looked at him with a guilt.
"Am sorry! Am really Sorry! I should have taken care like you always do! You were having work load and I didn't even asked you for food or anything! Am really sorry. And beside that because of me you are not even able to attend office" I said slowly looking down.
"Ayieee come here" He said and pulled me on his lap.
He held me securely and tightly in his hold and took a deep breath assuring comfort.
I melt in between his arms and rested my head on his chest.
"You know sweeta what is more important for me? Actually most important for me? Even more than my life?" He asked moving his fingers in between my hair strands.
"It's to choose which color dress you should wear when you are confused between two" He added softly.
"It's to listen what your teacher said to you in college"
"It's to watch your favorite Disney shows"
"It's to make your favorite food and feed you with my own hands"
He pecked on my head.
"And yeah most important it's to buy ice cream for you"
And he chuckled lightly.
"Meri jaan in cheezon se hume aur humare dil ko sukoon milta hai" He added explaining in the softest voice pushing away all the clouded thoughts inside my head.
"Work and everything are part of my life... But you... You sweeta.... You are my whole life" He continued pulling me more into his embrace. And I felt am in the most comforting and safe place I could ever be.
I snuggled into his chest. Like I just want to be with him. Ever.
"And don't you ever feel guilty for these things. Your little things makes me happy! Food and all are other things. If you'll just be around me, with me, in between my arms, just like this, believe me am more than happy even happiest" He said creasing my head.
He then looked at me and asked,
"Okay??"
I looked up and nodded.
"Hm hm" I hummed.
"That's like my baby" He said and hugged me again.
"Chalein, hume taste toh karwaye kya banaya hai humari jaan ne" He said and I nodded excitedly looking up at him.
I raised up and pulled that tray in my hands still sitting on his lap.
I looked towards him with a smile.
"Hmmm, My baby is so talented isn't she? Let me taste!!" He said and moved his hands to held the spoon.
I pulled back the tray and said,
"Ahh ah wait"
He looked at me with confusion and I took the spoon with my other hand.
"I'll give you" I said taking a bite.
"Mar hi na jaye hum" Kartik said keeping hand on his chest.
I smiled and stretched my hand towards him.
He looked at me with his eyes filled with love and ate that after pecking my hand.
He closed his eyes while eating it and made a hmmm sound.
"Ummm baby, believe me I have never eaten anything this tasty before" He said.
My heart flattered with joy and I asked, "Really?? You liked this"
I tried this for the first time am not sure how it even tastes!!
"Like, meri jaan I loved it" He said cupping my face.
"Here you too have some" He said taking the spoon.
"Ahhh am full! This is for you only. You hadn't eaten anything" I said pulling myself back.
"Sweeta one bite! You know I can't eat without you" He said and made me eat that.
"Ummm it's not that bad" I said eating it.
"How it could be? My sweeta made this" He said and I chuckled.