The Malhotras

Chapter 57

"Samajh nahi aa raha Aru ko sab kuch kaise samjhaun agar wo mujhe nahi samjha aur mujhse door ho gaya to..." He poured out his emotions, his voice was shaking with fear and pain.

"Mere paas un teeno ke alawa koi nahi hai unke door jaane ke khayal se bhi... mera dil kaanp jata hai." His eyes were glistening with the unshed tears.

"Aisa kabhi nahi hoga Advait, jitna pyar aap un teeno se karte hain utna hi pyar wo bhi aap se karte hai." She spoke up.

"Jaise aap unke bina nahi reh sakte wo log bhi aapke begair nahi reh sakte. Arush abhi baccha hai jise in sab chizon ke baare me nahi pata, insecure ho kar usne bol diya wo sab but it's your responsibility ki aap usko samjhayein usey yakeen dilayein ki wo aapke liye kitna matter karta hai." She said, her voice was smooth and filled with understanding.

He looked at her, the fear was still visible in his eyes, "Wo samjhega?" He asked, his voice was vulnerable as if her assurance would give him the peace.

"He loves you Advait, uske liye uske maa-baap sab kuch aap hain. Bohot pyar karta hai wo aapse. He'll understand you. Talk to him." She replied, reassuringly blinking her eyes.

He stared in her eyes, the fear in his eyes was changed into admiration. He pressed his forehead against hers, cupping her soft cheeks between his rough hands.

"Thank you." He whispered earnestly.

She smiled.

"Ab ghar jaiye aur jaa kar un teeno se baat kariye, they need you." She said encouraging him.

He backed away and pressed his lips on her forehead. Her heart fluttered at the sensation of his cold lips touching her skin. She closed her eyes savoring the warmth of his lips on her skin. His lips lingered on her head for a moment longer before he pulled away.

She blushed looking down in her lap making him chuckled.

"Aap itna sharmati kyun hai?" He teased.

"Har koi aapki tarah besharm nahi hota." She retorted, her voice was low and playful.

He leaned forward, "Meri besharmi to abhi aapne dekhi hi kahan hai, Mrs. Malhotra." He whispered huskily looking straight in her eyes.

The heat rose up to her neck and her cheeks turned red instantly. She swatted his chest and stood up. He mirrored her actions and they both went back to the car.

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Meanwhile Abhishek entered Advait's room to talk to Arush. Advait had clearly denied him to say anything to Arush but he didn't listen. He entered the room and Arush was curled up in the duvet, his face was swollen.

Abhishek tapped his arm lightly, "Get up, Arush." He said.

Arush didn't flinch, he was in deep slumber. Abhishek again tapped his arm this time more firmly. Arush slowly opened his eyes while rubbing them. His gaze landed on Abhishek who was looking at him with a blank face. He sat up straight, his movements were slow and lazy.

"Ho gayi neend puri?" He asked.

Arush flinched at his tone and looked around for his bhaiya.

"He is not home." Abhishek said reading his eyes.

Arush looked down sadly, his only protector was not there.

"Stand up." Abhishek commanded.

He looked up at him with pleading eyes, he knew Abhishek was mad at him and he didn't want to be punish. He meekly got down off the bed.

Abhishek sat down on the bed making him stand between his knees. He hold his both arms in his one hand.

"Neeche jo tune bola wo kya tha?" Abhishek asked sternly, his gaze was unyielding.