SHANAYA'S POV

"Hi I'm Adhrik Malhotra husband of Shanaya Malhotra."

He doesn't know how many feelings he stirred inside me with that line _ maybe he never will.

I can feel my heart thrumming so loud_ I could barely breathe.

I took a deep breath to settle myself.

I can feel his gaze on me burning through my skin. Is he still angry about this morning?

I didn't look at him and kept talking to Rohith.

I felt so nervous but tried not to show it.

Soon Rohith left.

"Let's go home", Adhrik's gaze is still on me.

"No we are not done with shopping yet", Aarushi dragged me with her .

Oh thank God.

We bought a lot of stuff already.

My gaze went to a watch shining beautifully through the glass.

" You like that watch?" , Adhrik's voice came out of nowhere.

He is behind me.

Why the hell I'm so nervous.

Calm down Shanaya.

Remember you are a brave girl.

I have to stay normal and bold.

"No", my voice came harshly this time.

Yeah.... Maintain that tone I said to myself.

" I will buy that for you_ consider it as our marriage gift"

" Thanks, I can buy it myself "

"Yeah, I know_ but you are my wife. Let me do this for you"

"Did you hit your head somewhere?" . I am really concerned because there no way he is talking like that with me.

"N-no I just want to- " and now he is stuttering. Great.

"Oh, you feel sorry for shouting at me " , it's visible on his face.

Silence.

" Why would I take it to  heart when you clearly said there's no commitment between us. " With that I followed Aarushi without looking at him.

And He didn't follow me.

We came out of the mall.

My brother and Aarushi are with me .

"Where is Adhrik?", My brother's confused expression left me confused.

"Isn't he with you?" Aarushi asked my brother worried.

My eyes started searching for him. Advit took his phone out to call him.

"There he is",Aarushi mumbled.

He has a small bag in his hand.

"What did you buy?", Advit excited voice came and i sighed.

"None of your buisness" Adhrik replied firmly.

"Come on man, just show us", my brother tried to reach the bag but failed.

"Let's go, you two take the car", Adhrik stated.

"And you two?", Aarushi looked confused.

" We came here by bike", my brother playful grin dancing on his face.

Wait .

Does that mean I have to go on bike with him.

No.

No.

No.

Please no.

" Now start moving we will follow you", Adhrik spoke, his voice is steady.

What should I do now?

Aarushi and Advit left, leaving me alone with Adhrik.

My eyes wander everywhere but him.

He came closer and my breath hitched.

It's so cool outside, feels like it might rain any time now.

Although the air was cool, heat surged through me within , tension filled my veins.

"Come on" his voice was smooth , he signalled with his eyes.

There is no other way out_ I had to do what he said.

I settled behind him, my heart was racing louder than the engine. I felt awkward, unsure where to place my hands.

"Hold me", he murmured and my world stopped.

"What?" I gasped.

" I said hold me", he demanded.

I wrapped my hands around him , his posture stiffened for a moment,  I can feel his breath getting high.

It should have felt awkward, but instead,  it felt like a warm, heartfelt hug.

Get a grip Shanaya.

I shooed away the thoughts from my mind.

For a moment he didn't move .

The engine roared  and the moment his bike moved, I gasped and my grip around him tightened.

Hold on.

We' re not going home? Am I missing something?

"Where are we going?", I tensed.

" It's cold. Let's grab a coffee before heading home", he fastened his bike.

So many questions are running through my mind right now.

Why is he suddenly acting like this?

Does he really feel that bad about the fight?

Or he is afraid of what might happen If I share this with everyone.

Without a warning, the bike  stopped abruptly outside a coffee shop.

My body clashed with him and jerked back again. I gasped and quickly got off the bike.

My biker kink is not helping me with this situation at all. His black tshirt clinging to his body.

He removed his helmet and  adjusted his hair with a quick swipe.

Oh god.

He looked at me and I looked away.

"Shall we go inside", a smile appeared on his face while saying it.

I simply nodded and followed him.

He pulled out the chair for me. I settled in the chair letting out a sigh.

"Which coffee would  you prefer?", he asked politely.

"Cappuccino, three cubes of sugar".

"Three cubes?" , his eyebrows raised. Clearly surprised.

Ofcourse _ these gym rats.... They don't understand sugar_ they live in the world of protein shakes.

" Do you have any problem with it?", I snapped.

"N_ No, why would I ? I was just asking", he rubbed back of his neck and then he went to place the order.

He is behaving differently today.

I should ask him or else I would lose my mind.

He came and sit on the other side of the table. He is looking nervous. He is tapping his foot on the floor, his hands are not staying still.

Enough.

" What happened to you?" I muttured sharply.

"What ? Nothing.", he is forcing a smile but failing miserably.

"Look if you are afraid I will tell anyone about our fight , I won't okay? I am equally concerned about our family as you do , so there's no need for all this," my voice came harsh and straight on the point.

His eyes turned unreadable.

" That's not_", he  paused when server interrupted.

" Thank you", I smiled at the worker.

" You smile at everyone " , Adhrik spoke when a light tap landed on the table.

" Yeah .... I am not like you. ", I took a sip of my cappuccino looking away.

" Why didn't you introduce me as your husband to that little friend of yours?"

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