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I know you all are waiting to know if Sameer had heard Naina's confession.

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CHAPTER 42

Sameer couldn't sleep, especially when he knew that his wife was in pain because of him. He was upset with himself. How could he even shout at her when she was only trying to save his life both the times?

He felt guilty for scolding her. He felt guilty that he had misjudged her from the start. How could he accuse her of being a gold-digger & characterless? In these six months of marriage, Naina had proved him wrong every time.

Sameer had never befriended any girl in his life but after marrying Naina, he had befriended her, as somehow, he understood her pain of being an orphan. Day by day, Sameer started liking her more & more for what she was.

He had never met anyone as selfless as his wife. Naina was simple yet beautiful, silent yet chirpy at times, sweet yet notorious, but what stood out the most was her heart & her pure soul.

Sameer knew he was falling for his lovely wife but yet he wanted time to accept his feelings. His insecurities were too deep to clear his heart for a lifetime commitment. At every step in his past six months of marriage, he had known that Naina was a perfect life partner & wife for him.

When Sameer had held Naina in the sea, he had prayed for her life too. Seeing her struggling in water had stopped his heartbeats. He never wanted anything to happen to his wife, especially because of him. He had scolded her for her recklessness but her reply had stunned him to the core.

And even today, she had pushed him on the road & saved him from getting hit by the bus. Both the times, she had risked her own life to save his. Except Nanu & Munna Pandit, no one had ever cared for him & loved him so deeply.

It was Nanu who had given him a new life & his friends had helped him to deal with his depressed life. And now, Naina had brought the unknown feelings to the forefront which he never wanted to feel & experience in his life.

Naina had put her life in danger to save his life twice already. What else she could do to get her place in his life? Sameer hadn't slept & was awake with these thoughts when Naina had shifted closer to him & rested her head on his chest.

But what took his breath away was her sweet confession that he had never imagined & expected from her. "I Love You Sameer... main aapse bohot pyaar karti hun aur main aapke liye kuch bhi kar sakti hun. Jo sawaal aap mujhse pooch nahi paaye, uska jawaab main aapko de rahi hun Sameer..."

These words were like music to his ears. He had wanted to ask her if she loved him so much that she was ready to put her life at stake for his safety, but he had stopped at the right moment. He couldn't ask her as he wasn't sure if he was ready to hear her reply.

When he opened his eyes after her confession, his orbs were misty. No one had loved him so earnestly as her. He had seen many girls trying hard to gain his attention but Naina had earned his attention, care & respect by her behaviour & approach towards him, Nanu & his friends.

Her each & every gesture had proven that she was honestly trying to be a part of his family. She cared about his Nanu as him, she respected his friends like him. Infact, his friends had sided with her from the start.

And now, Sameer understood why his friends were drawn to her. Why they sided with her always? Why they treated her as their sister & friend? Why they loved her so much & took extra care of her?

Sameer realized that what feelings he was fighting himself, his wife had already accepted them. In some part of his heart, he had known that Naina definitely had some feelings for him. Her gestures & actions had proved that she loved him, yet he ignored it.

And now, after hearing her confession, his heart was filled with happiness. He didn't know why but his heart felt light after listening to her words. He smiled remembering how she had hummed in response even when he had stopped midway while asking her that specific question about love.

With her confession, one thing was clear that she loved him unconditionally. Now, it was time for him to accept those feelings too & prove to her that she too deserved happiness... Naina deserved the whole world & he would show her that with his actions.

Sameer knew that he couldn't just declare his love for her suddenly but he would show exactly what she had given him. He would show her through his actions & gestures that he liked her, liked her a lot... He still wasn't sure if he could use the L word for now.

With misty eyes & smiling lips, he kissed her forehead & thought, "Tumne toh apne dil ki baat keh di Naina... ab meri baari hai... Pyaar ka toh pataa nahi... par main tumhe har wohh khushi dunga jiski tum hakdaar ho, jo tum deserve karti ho."

"You're special & precious for me Naina... Main bhi tumhare liye kuch bhi kar sakta hun, tumhare chehre par ek muskaan ke liye main kuch bhi karunga. Aur yeh safar shuru hota hai abhi se. Mrs Naina Sameer Maheshwari... Ab tum iss naam se khud ko kabhi juda nahi kar paaogi. I promise that..."

Sameer closed his eyes with a determination to make his next move as soon as they reached Ahmedabad. For now, he can enjoy the presence of his wife in his arms & he will make sure that he will enjoy her presence around him till the end of his life.

As the alarm blared, the couple got up with a start. It was already seven in the morning. Sameer & Naina rushed to get ready as they had to leave for the airport in the next two hours.

They did the final check inside their suite one last time to see if they had forgotten anything. After that, they checked out from the hotel & reached airport in the next twenty minutes. The ride had been silent for them as both of them reminisced their time in San Francisco.

Naina thought to herself, "Yeh paanch din bohot hi jaldi nikal gaye, pataa hi nahi chala kab waapis jaane ka time aa gaya. Kal se hum apne ghar mein honge, routine fir se shuru ho jaayega, main college jaane lagungi aur Sameer office. Yeh paanch din meri zindagi ke sab se behtareen din the, jisse main kabhi nahi bhool paaungi."

Sneaking a glance at her husband, she continued with her thoughts, "Sameer ke saath yeh din kab nikal gaye pataa hi nahi chala. Ab jaise hi ghar jaayenge, yeh itne busy ho jaayenge ki thik se mere saath waqt hi bitaa nahi paayenge. Jaanti hun, Sameer company ke kaam mein busy rehte hai, par kaash wohh mere liye bhi thoda waqt nikaal lete."

On the other side, Naina's words replayed in his mind again & again. He took care of his wife & didn't allow her to pick up any luggage. He was taking proper care of her from the moment he had got up. He had fed her breakfast with his hands. He had helped her in tying her hair in a ponytail so they won't disturb her every now & then.

When they boarded the plane, Sameer took care of Naina as he saw through her nervousness yet again. He kept her busy with his talks & movies to distract her & he succeeded.

Naina was not much in pain but she loved the way her husband was taking care of her. This was her second time that she was travelling in the plane & she was nervous yet again. As Sameer started talking to her & played some comedy movies, she forgot about her nervousness & fear & enjoyed his company.

When their plane landed in Dubai after sixteen hours, she was terribly sleepy. Sameer took her to a café & freshened her up with a strong dose of coffee & donuts. After spending three hours on the Dubai airport & window shopping, they boarded the flight to Ahmedabad.

After four hours, they finally landed in Ahmedabad & breathed in the fresh air. Naina was more than excited to be back to Nanu & her home. Yesss... her home... Maheshwari Mansion was her home since the day she was brought to that house by Nanu.

Nanu was desperately waiting for them, he had been missing them a lot. Even if Sameer & Naina were continuously in touch with him, yet he missed their presence. One part of him was happy that finally his grandson had acknowledged Naina's part in his life & had taken her to San Francisco, while the other part was scared if he would hurt her unintentionally in his rage.

Nanu rushed to the entrance as he heard the car's honk. When the couple entered, Nanu saw the bandage on Naina's forehead & asked in concern, "Naina... yeh chot kaise lagi?" Before answering him, they bent down together to take his blessings & hugged him tightly.

Sameer & Naina too had missed him a lot. When they parted, Naina replied touching the bandage, "Yeh toh main bas bathroom mein gir gayi thi hotel mein, tabhi thoda lag gaya. Aap fikar mat kijiye Nanaji, mujhe dard bilkul nahi ho raha. Yeh bas aur do din ke liye lagaana hai, fir main thik ho jaaungi."

Before Nanu could ask more, she continued, "Aap yeh sab chodiye... yeh bataaiye ki aap kaise hai? Aapko dekhkar lagta hai ki aap thik se khaa nahi rahe the." Looking towards the kitchen, she asked Ramdhari who stood there & was happy with their arrival. "Ramdhari Bhaiya... Nanaji thik se khaana nahi khaa rahe the naa? Sach sach bataaiyega???"

Nanu glared at Ramdhari when he informed Naina that he was indeed not having proper meal as he was missing them a lot. Sameer was enjoying the antics that followed between Nanu & Naina with a smile.

This was his small & sweet family & he would do anything to keep them happy & safe. With a frustrated sigh, he spoke, "Koi mujhse bhi toh pooch lo ki main thik hun yaa nahi???" Everyone turned to him & smiled.

"Tujhse kya poochna? Tere saath Naina thi, aur mujhe poora yakin hai ki usne tera bohot acche se khayaal rakha hoga. Ek bas tu hi hai jisne meri bacchi ka thik se dhyaan nahi rakha... Agar acche se khayaal rakhta naa, toh yeh chot nahi lagi hoti Naina ko."

Though Sameer knew the real reason behind her injuries, he agreed to what Nanu said. It was because of his carelessness that she was hurt & was in pain. But he couldn't lie to Nanu about what had happened in San Francisco.

Taking Nanu in a side hug, Sameer spoke, "Aap thik keh rahe hai Nanu. Shaayad main hi acche se Naina ka dhyaan nahi rakh paaya isliye usse itni chot lag gayi." Naina was about to say something but Sameer cut her before she could even start & narrated what all happened with them during their stay there.

Nanu was shocked to hear the truth & reprimanded his grandson, "Sameer... tu itna laaparwaah kaise ho sakta hai? Khud ke saath saath tune Naina ki zindagi bhi khatre mein daal di. Teri wajah se Naina ko chot lag gayi. Yeh toh accha hua ki usse jyada chot nahi lagi."

Naina interrupted this time & spoke, "Nanaji... Inki koi galti nahi hai. Pehle mera dupatta nikaalte waqt yeh paani mein gir gaye aur dusri waqt yeh phone mein busy the. Jo bhi hua wohh jaan bujhkar toh nahi kiya tha naa Sameer ne, sab anjaane mein ho gaya, toh Nanaji please aap inhe mat daantiye. Inki koi galti nahi thi."

Sameer left Nanu's side & took his wife in a side hug, "Naina... Kahin na kahin meri wajah se hi yeh sab hua tha. Pehli baar meri galti nahi thi, par dusri baar toh meri hi galti thi naa? Mera hi dhyaan nahi tha road cross karte waqt, agar main thik se road cross karta toh tumhe mujhe bachaane ke liye nahi bhaagna padta aur yeh chot tumhe nahi lagti. Tumne meri jaan toh bachaa li, par tumhe meri wajah se chot toh lag gayi na???"

Naina lowered her head accepting his justification & then replied, "Main jaanti hun ki aap aage se acche se dhyaan rakhenge, khudka bhi aur mera bhi. Toh ab jo bhi hua usse bhool jaate hai aur aage badhte hai." Looking at Nanu, she said, "Nanaji... ab yeh baat yahi khatam karte hai taaki hum naashta kar sake. Mujhe pataa hai aapko bhook lagi hogi."

Nanu nodded, "Thik hai... jao jaldi se fresh hokar aa jao, Ramdhari ne naashta banaa liya hai." Glancing at his grandson, he said, "Kal se tumhara favourite naashta mil jaayega, aaj Ramdhaari ke haath ka kha lena."

Sameer gave a sideway glance to his wife & replied, "Sirf aaj ka din nahi Nanu, Naina tab tak kitchen mein nahi jaayegi jab tak wohh poori tarah se thik nahi ho jaati." Turning to her, he said, "Naina... tum chalo... main saamaan lekar aata hun."

Ramdhari & Sameer carried their luggage to his room while Naina took a long shower. After freshening up, Sameer & Naina joined Nanu for breakfast & Naina kept narrating everything that they had seen in San Francisco.

Nanu enjoyed their meal with lots of laughter. Sameer showed him all the pictures that they had clicked while their stay in San Francisco. Nanu was elated with the progress that he was seeing in their relationship. Something had definitely changed between them as he saw his grandson seeking his wife's attention every now & then.

As they finished their meal, there was a loud shriek at the entrance to find Munna, Pandit, Anjali & Preeti at the door. Naina got up with a squeal & ran towards her best friends & hugged them tightly. Sameer was surprised with the sudden intrusion but was happy that their friends had made time to meet them first thing in the morning.

Everyone chitchatted in the living room while Sameer brought all the gifts that they had shopped for them. Naina & Sameer together handed everyone their gifts & were delighted watching their friends, Nanu & Ramdhari opening their gifts with excitement.

They had brought perfumes for Munna & Pandit, a make-up kit for Anjali & few photo frames for Preeti to decorate her café. Nanu & Ramdhari were gifted with wristwatches. Naina asked her best friend, "Preeti... Kabir kahaan hai, wohh nahi aaye???"

Sameer's blood boiled with the mention of his name itself but he controlled his expressions in front of his friends. Naina continued, "Kabir ke liye bhi hum gift laaye hai. Jab unhe time mile toh bataa dena, humse collect karne ke liye."

Before Naina could say more, Sameer interrupted, "Naina... Kabir kaam mein busy hoga. Tum aisa karo, uska gift Preeti ko hi de do. Kyun bechaare Kabir ko uske important kaam mein disturb kar rahi ho?"

Munna & Pandit understood his façade while Naina thought about it seriously. Preeti & Anjali too understood what Sameer was trying to do. Preeti gave Sameer a fake smile & replied, "Tum chinta mat karo Sameer. Bhai thodi der mein aate hi honge." Turning to Naina, she said, "Naina... tum bhai ko gift tabhi de dena, bas ek ghante mein aa jaayenge yahaan."

Sameer showed their pictures to his friends who oohhed & aahhhed on every single picture which made the couple blush to the core under their gazes. Preeti & Anjali asked Naina about her bandage & she lied saying that she had slipped in the bathroom.

This time Naina held Sameer's hand & gestured him to keep quiet while Nanu was happy watching their silent conversation. After talking for an hour or so, Kabir arrived. He greeted everyone with a smile but when he came in front of Sameer, he smiled some more & murmured, "Toh finally Naina ko tum apne saath San Francisco le hi gaye. Mujhe lagaa nahi tha ki tum Naina ko saath le jaaoge, par khair, tumne jo kiya accha hi kiya, waise bhi Naina college aur NGO ke alaawa kahi aur jaati hi nahi thi. I'm happy for her..."

Sameer just smiled back sweetly at him & replied, "Ab main apni wife ka khayaal nahi rakhunga toh aur kaun rakhega. Main Naina ka husband hun, toh mujhe Naina ki har khushi ka dhyaan rakhna hoga. Kyun kuch galat toh nahi keh raha hun na main Kabir???"

Kabir wasn't expecting such reply from him, but was happy with it. Finally, Sameer was treating Naina as his wife & Kabir couldn't be more than happy. He had decided that he won't instigate his friend until it was needed. He had even told this to Preeti, Anjali, Munna & Pandit that he would stay away from them.

While Kabir & Sameer stood facing each other, Naina had gone to her room to bring the other gifts. They had bought a perfume for him too & some chocolates boxes for the girls in the NGO. When Naina handed over the chocolate boxes to Kabir, he spoke, "Naina... tumhe nahi lagta ki yeh chocolates tumhe hi ladkiyon ko deni chahiye? Waise bhi wohh sab tumhe bohot miss kar rahi hai."

Naina agreed to it & she too wanted to meet the girls as she had missed them too. She glanced at Sameer once to ask for permission & he nodded. Though he too wanted to join her to visit the NGO but he had few things to take care at home.

After relishing their favourite dishes for lunch, Naina left for the NGO with Kabir, Preeti & Anjali while Munna & Pandit stayed with their best friend. As Naina had reached the entrance, her husband had called her, "Naina... Ruko..."

Sameer gave her the medicines which she swallowed making faces. He took a step towards her & kissed her forehead, "Apna khayaal rakhna... Sambhal kar jaana." Once the girls left with Kabir, Sameer updated about the deal they had won with Nanu & his friends.

Nanu retired to his room for his afternoon nap & Munna & Pandit too left for their home. Making up his mind, Sameer went back to his room & started his work. It took him almost more than two hours to finish with his decided work. Once done, he got back to the living room & joined Nanu for the evening tea.

Naina too returned home & shared how the girls had gifted her a beautiful handmade greeting card. Nanu & Sameer were impressed seeing the card made by the girls & were delighted to see Naina all smiling & happy.

All the three kept chatting about some or the other thing & then sat for dinner. She was enjoying their attention especially her husband's attention. Once they were done with their meal, they headed towards their room after bidding goodnight to Nanu & Ramdhari.

As Naina entered, she saw that her luggage bag was missing. Without turning to him, she was about to walk out to her old room to collect her clothes, when she heard his voice, "Kahaan jaa rahi ho Naina???"

Stopping at the door, she replied, "Wohhh... main... apne kapde lene jaa rahi hun." She was about to open the door when she felt his hand covering hers. Holding her hand, Sameer turned her & walked towards the wardrobe.

He opened the door & seeing the contents in the wardrobe, Naina stood stunned. She stuttered, "Yeh... yeh... yeh toh mere kapde hai. Yahaan kisne rakhe?" Sameer held her by her shoulder & spoke in a soft voice, "Yeh sab maine kiya... ab se tumhare kapde issi cupboard mein rahenge Naina."

Naina's eyes misted instantly & she hugged him. Sameer breathed in her fragrance & hugged her tightly savouring her warmth & love. After few minutes, they parted & he wiped her tears slowly, gazing deeply in his eyes.

Naina could feel the change in him, something had changed between them since their return & she was too happy with it. Picking up her night suit, he handed it over to his wife, "Jao... fresh ho jao. Tumhe medicines bhi leni hai."

Naina freshened up quickly & swallowed the medicines that her husband gave her. When she turned towards the wardrobe to collect the pillow & quilt for herself, Sameer held her hand once again, "Kya kar rahi ho tum???"

Without turning to him, she replied, "Wohhh... main... sone ke liye pillow aur chaddar lene jaa rahi thi." She wanted to sleep with him as she was doing from past few nights, but wasn't she expecting too much from him. She reprimanded herself to stop expecting such things.

Sameer stood in front of her & asked, "Tumhe couch par sona hai???" Though Naina wanted to scream & say a big 'NO', but no words escaped her mouth & she lowered her lashes. Sameer understood her silence & spoke, "Toh fir kyun sona hai couch par?"

When Naina met his gaze, he smiled heartily & picked her up in his arms. She wrapped her hands around his neck & stared at him. Who was he??? And where had her arrogant husband disappeared? It was very difficult for her to undergo these sudden changes in a single night.

First, he had shifted her all luggage in his wardrobe & now he wanted her to sleep on his bed. What was going on? What was the reason behind this sudden change of heart? Was her saving his life twice led to this change of heart? Her thoughts didn't end.

As Sameer placed her on the bed softly, Naina still stared at her handsome husband. He kissed her forehead & spoke, "Main abhi aata hun fresh hokar, tab tak tumhare chehre se yeh shockwaale expressions hataa dena please... tumhe bilkul suit nahi karte yeh..."

Winking at her stunned face, he dashed towards the washroom. Naina didn't know what to make of all this. Did all this mean that he had accepted their marriage & was giving this relationship a chance? Or was he doing this only because she had saved his life?

There were many questions in her mind but she was afraid to voice them. Was she prepared for this? Was she prepared to give their relationship a fair chance? She knew her answers but was she ready to hear them from her husband? Could she ask him what all this meant?

Her thoughts broke as she heard the click of the washroom door. Her gaze collided with his burning gaze & she looked away instantly. She was in a daze, she couldn't believe that all this was real. She still thought that she was daydreaming about all this.

Sameer took a deep breath as he entered the washroom. He had done all this to make her comfortable around him in this room. Since their marriage, Naina was sleeping on the couch which he hated the most. He had wanted to change that & now he had done it finally. He had seen how Naina would keep her clothes in her luggage bag every time she changed into new. He hadn't liked all this but his notions about this marriage had stopped him from extending his hand towards her.

But now when he saw through her feelings, everything had changed. He would do anything for her to keep her happy & safe with him in this house. He had seen the shock on her face when he had opened the wardrobe door for her & she was more shocked when he said that she would be sleeping with him on the same bed from now onwards.

Sameer knew that she was happy with whatever he had done & he wanted to give her some time to grasp all these new sudden changes between them. He had thought about all this while coming back to Ahmedabad.

The first thing he wanted was to make sure that she was comfortable in this room. They can't stay as strangers in the same room. Yes... they weren't strangers & stayed as friends here. But after the confession, things had changed & he wanted her to be more comfortable & homely in this room, especially around him, which starts now...

How was the update???

Well... Someone had to know the other's feelings & who would've been better than our confused hero...😜

Next update on next weekend...

Sorry... I'm too busy this week...

Till then take care & stay safe...

Ignore the mistakes...

With Lots of Love,

Daksha...❤