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FATE TWISTED BY LOVE

CHAPTER 44

As the car stopped at the entrance of a seven-star hotel, Naina gasped watching all the preparations. The media people had surrounded the place & were clicking pictures of all the guests.

Naina wasn't sure if she should come out of the car. She hadn't expected so much of attention tonight. She fidgeted with her saree pallu which was noticed by her husband. He kept his hand on hers & spoke softly, "Naina... Daro mat... main hoon na tumhare saath... Chalo..."

Nanu was already out of the car & had headed towards the venue with Munshiji who was already waiting for him at the entrance. Nanu had turned behind once & had seen that the couple was still in the car. Smiling to himself, he walked ahead giving them some privacy.

Sameer came out of the car & opened the door for Naina. But she was still a little bit anxious. She wasn't sure if she would be able to manage properly in front of the media. She had never faced them in person.

Sameer held her hand & met her nervous gaze, "Trust me Naina... kuch nahi hoga... main hoon naa tumhare saath... Ab chalo... Dekho... Nanu bhi aage chale gaye hai aur sab hamara andar wait kar rahe honge."

Taking few deep breaths, Naina came out of the car, only to face the continuous flashes of camera. Sameer wrapped his hand around her waist possessively & pulled her closer. He leaned a little & whispered, "Meri aankhon mein dekho Naina..."

When she met his deep brown orbs, she was lost & her lips automatically curled upwards in a smile. He continued, "Bas ab aise hi smile karti raho, bohot acchi lag rahi ho." Naina blinked her eyes in reply & turned to face the cameras for the first time ever.

Sameer smiled the brightest as he saw her eyes twinkling in front of the media. The reporters asked several questions to Sameer & he answered each one of them patiently. Few questions were asked about his work & the upcoming projects.

One of the reporters asked, "Mr Sameer Maheshwari... aapke saath jo aaj iss award function mein aayi hai, kya aap unka introduction de sakte hai? Humne kabhi aapke saath kisi ladki ko dekha nahi? Kya yeh aapki girlfriend hai? Yeh hai kaun? Humne inhe pehchaana nahi." This was what Sameer was waiting for. Pulling her closer to himself, he replied with a smile, "Inse miliye... yeh hai meri wife... Mrs Naina Sameer Maheshwari..."

There was a stunned silence for a whole minute while Naina too was shocked with this introduction. She had never imagined that her husband was going to declare their marriage in front of the media, in front of the whole world. She stiffened in his arm while Sameer rubbed her bare waist with his fingers, making her shudder in front of a bunch of people.

The reporters asked him several questions while he just replied giving them some assurance, "Meri shaadi kab hui, kaise hui, iska discussion hum fir kabhi karenge. Abhi hume andar jaana hai, Nanu aur hamare friends hamara wait kar rahe hai..."

He was congratulated by the media for his marriage & for cracking the deal in San Francisco & wished him all the best for the award announcement tonight. Sameer walked inside the hotel towards the hall where the award function was being hosted with his wife beside him.

Naina stopped midway & asked, "Sameer... yeh sab???" He silenced her by placing his finger on her luscious red lips, "Yeh sab baatein baad mein karenge. Pehle andar chalo, hum already late ho gaye hai."

Naina held his arm & entered the hall where many people were present. Her eyes searched for their friends & Nanu who were already seated at the front table near the stage. Sameer met many people on the way & introduced her as his wife.

People were surprised to know that he was married & many asked him about this sudden marriage, but he manoeuvred the topic of marriage & convinced them that that story was for some other day.

The people around the hall had different types of reactions to his sudden marriage announcement. The person who got the biggest shock about their marriage declaration was Naina's best friend, Preeti. She had never thought in her dreams that Sameer would accept Naina as his wife in front of the whole media & people present for the award function.

Munna, Pandit, Kabir & Anjali had known this. They knew their friend very well & were sure that he would himself announce his marriage to the world soon. And now when it happened, they were more than happy. They had seen the changes in their friend from the day he had been married to Naina, & they were sure that Naina was the perfect life partner for him.

Sameer was aware about the media's presence tonight & the conversation he had with his wife in the afternoon had pushed him to do this. He didn't want Naina to feel like an unwanted part of his life.

Sameer only knew what his wife meant to him, what importance she had in his life. She had changed him for the better. She had healed his broken heart & made place for herself. He himself didn't know when Naina had broken all the walls around his heart & entered his heart & his life.

Sameer was guilty of the way he had behaved with her from the start. He was guilty of all the false accusations that he had pointed on her & her character. He was guilty of making her sign those stupid agreements & the divorce papers.

She didn't deserve all this hatred from his side. He had misjudged & wronged her. And now, he was making everything right for her, right for them & amend their relationship. Naina deserved all the happiness & he would give her exactly that.

Staying with her from the past seven months, he knew her in & out. He knew that somewhere she was still sceptical about the status of their marriage as no one apart from few people knew about their marital status. He understood her insecurities too & now he was putting an end to them.

During their afternoon conversation he had understood that Naina wasn't sure if she had the right to claim him as her husband in front of all. And so, he had decided to announce their marriage in front of the media.

Nanu wasn't aware of these things but when he got to know that Sameer had announced his marital status in front of all the people, he was ecstatic. He somewhere had known that Sameer wasn't ready to accept Naina as his wife publicly & he had stayed away from it as he wanted his grandson to decide & accept Naina on his own without anyone's influence. And today, when his grandson had done it, he was the happiest person in the world.

On the other end, Naina was feeling on top of the world as this was a dream come true for her. She had never imagined Sameer to do something like this & announce their marriage to everyone. She was shocked, surprised, stunned, happy, nervous, everything at the same time.

Sameer hadn't left her side since they had entered the hall & now, they were seated on the large table surrounded by Nanu & their friends who all looked delighted with their marriage announcement.

Naina wanted to ask Sameer that why he had disclosed their marriage in the open suddenly. Was it because of her breakdown in the afternoon or he really wanted to do it? Does this announcement mean that he had accepted her as his wife rightfully? Did this mean that he had nullified all the agreements & the divorce papers?

There were many questions, but she won't get any answers till they reached home & were alone in their space. Her thoughts were broken by the loud applauses that resonated in the hall where the host was introducing the chief guests one by one.

Naina looked at their entwined hands under the table & saw his side profile with a radiant smile which was noticed by her best friend who was sitting right opposite her. Once the introductions were done, the host made introductions of all the ten people who were nominated for the 'Best Entrepreneur of the Year Award'.

Once the introductions were done, the host called the chief guests on stage to present the award to the winner. Naina pressed his hand as the announcement was going to happen in the next few minutes.

All the people were desperately waiting for the big announcement as the chief guest took over the mike. "Ladies & gentlemen... Main jaanta hun ki aap sab uss naam ko sunna chaahte hai jo aaj 'Best Entrepreneur of the Year' ka award jeetega. Aur main ab aur deri na karte hue, uss shaks ka naam lene jaa raha hun jo isse poori tarah se deserve karta hai."

Glancing at all the nominated people, the chief guest opened the envelope which had the winner's name imprinted on it... "Best Entrepreneur of the Year ka award jaata hai..." Everyone held their breaths till he announced the name...

"Best Entrepreneur of the Year hai... Mr Kabir Sehgal... jinhone apni papa ki company ko akele itni oonchaai tak pohchaaya, unhone Mr Jayprakash Maheshwari ke saath milkar NGO ko bhi acche se sambhaala. Itna hi nahi, Kabir aur bhi kai NGO se joode hai. He is a perfect example of a businessman who is associated with many social associations. We are really very much proud of you, Kabir Sehgal... Can we have you on stage please???"

Naina was happy that Kabir had won the award but somewhere she had expected her husband to bag this award. Plastering a sweet smile on her face, she clapped along with all the people present in the hall.

Kabir was shocked with the announcement, he had not expected that he would win this prestigious award, especially when his own friend was nominated for the same. As he got up, Preeti was the first one to hug him tightly & congratulate him. Others wished him too but he was more surprised when Sameer came ahead & hugged him with a genuine smile.

"Congratulations Kabir... Main bohot khush hun ki yeh award tumhe mila, because you deserved it more than anyone else." Kabir walked towards the stage amongst loud applauses that hollered in the hall for his big win.

The chief guest presented the 'Best Entrepreneur of the Year Award' to Kabir & congratulated him. The host requested him to speak few words. Kabir wasn't prepared for this as this was totally unexpected for him.

Taking the mike, he turned to face the audience. With misty eyes, his eyes roamed around the hall & he spoke, "Thank you so much everyone... Thank you so much... Maine sapne mein bhi nahi socha tha ki yeh award mujhe milega. Main aaj jo kuch bhi hun wohh mere mummy-papa aur meri behen ki wajah se hun."

Looking heavenwards, he continued, "Aaj mummy-papa bohot khush honge... aaj unke bete ne unka sar sabke saamne ooncha jo kar diya hai. Meri iss kamyaabi ke peeche ek aur shaks ka haath hai, jinhone mujhe sahi maayno mein business karna sikhaaya. Agar wohh naa hote toh main aaj yahaan khada nahi hota."

Looking at his mentor, he continued, "Main chaahta hun ki Mr Jayprakash Maheshwari, yahaan stage par aaye aur mujhe yeh award fir se de. Wohi meri iss kamyaabi ke peeche hai, jinhone mujhe hamesha sahi raasta dikhaaya, hamesha mera saath diya & jinhone mujhe hamesha kamyaab hone ka aashirwaad diya."

Nanu got up with tearful eyes & walked towards Kabir who helped him get on stage. Nanu hugged him & patted his back proudly. Nanu presented that award to him again & Kabir took his blessings.

Sameer, Naina & all the friends had tears in their eyes watching the best scene on stage. Nanu had hugged Kabir again while Kabir had cried happy tears in his arms who was missing his parents a lot.

When Kabir left Nanu's embrace, he gestured his sister to come on stage too. Preeti stood beside her brother proudly & took the mike, "Congratulations Bhai... You made me proud, you made our parents proud... I'm so so so much happy for you Bhai... Congratulations..."

Turning towards the audience, she continued, "Mere Bhai mere liye sab kuch hai... mere papa... mere mummy... mere sab kuch... jinhone mujhe har wohh khushi di jo shaayad mere mummy-papa bhi na de paate. He is the only family I have & my everything. I Love You Bhai... and I'm very lucky & proud to have you as my brother in my life."

Saying this, she hugged him again making others shed few tears. Nanu took the mike & said, "Yeh mauka khushi ka hai bacchon... toh ab yeh aansoon bahaana band karo aur iss mauke ko hasi khushi se enjoy karte hai." As they descended the stage, Kabir was surrounded by lots of people who congratulated him heartily.

When he finally joined his group, there was an announcement that the dance floor was now open for all. As the slow song started, Sameer forwarded his hand towards his wife & asked, "May I have the pleasure to dance with you Mrs Sameer Maheshwari???"

Naina smiled nervously as this was the first time that she was going to dance with him in a place where everyone was aware about their marital status. As they reached the dance floor, Sameer pulled her closer & wrapped his arms around her waist.

When her eyes met his, he leaned close to her ear & whispered, "Don't worry... main hoon na tumhare saath... just enjoy dancing with me." He blew air on her ear making her shiver. This proximity in front of hundred pairs of eyes were unnerving her. She was nervous yet excited being in his arms.

As the song started, Naina's breath hitched as Sameer pulled her closer... They danced in perfect sync with the romantic slow beats. All the while Sameer had reduced the distance between them.

He leaned closer while Naina closed her eyes in fear. She was sure that Sameer would kiss her in front of everyone & she wouldn't be able to stop him. Sameer smiled seeing her nervousness & submissiveness at the same time.

Leaning towards her ear, he whispered, "Naina... Daro mat... main tumhe sabke saamne kiss nahi karunga." She opened her eyes slowly & saw his smiling face. She let go of the breath that she had been holding since he had leaned towards her.

He whispered again, "Main jaanta hun ki agar main kiss karna bhi chaahun toh bhi tum mujhe rok nahi paaogi Naina..." She shuddered in his arms under his intense burning gaze which had darkened the moment she had bit her lower lip unconsciously.

Sameer loved the colour that was rising on her cheeks with his open declarations. He couldn't look away from her as he saw her lowering her lashes with a smile. Naina knew that she won't be able to stop her handsome husband from kissing her in front of the people, but she didn't want anyone to see them kissing either.

To divert his flirting, she slowly rested her head on his chest & wrapped his hand around his back. Sameer was just teasing her & didn't want to kiss her in public either. Even if his wife was looking hot & sizzling in the red saree, he controlled the urge to kiss her.

He tightened his hold on her waist & whispered, "Naina... tum aaj iss saree mein bohot khoobsurat dikh rahi ho." Naina just blushed more in response & murmured, "Yeh saree aap hi laaye the, toh acchi toh lagni hi thi."

Smiling to himself, he replied, "Yeh saree bhale hi main laaya hun par yeh tum par bohot acchi lag rahi hai. Waise tum jo bhi pehno, hamesha sundar hi lagti ho." Sameer saw her cheeks reddening again which matched her saree's colour & whispered, "Ab iski aadat daal lo Mrs Sameer Maheshwari, kyunki ab se main aise hi tumhari taarif karta rahunga."

Naina hid her face in his chest while he rubbed her back with a smile. In the low lighting & soft romantic music, they danced happily in each other's embrace. It seemed as if they had forgotten the entire world & enjoyed in each other's company.

Though the lighting was soft, their friends & the other people could see their sizzling chemistry. When the music stopped & the lights were on, the couple parted reluctantly & walked back to their group.

Sameer & Naina were so busy amongst themselves that they didn't even see that their friends too had danced around them with their partners. What was more surprising that, apart from Munna & Anjali, Preeti & Pandit had danced together without fighting. They even missed that Kabir too had danced with someone special.

As the group headed towards the food counter, Preeti & Anjali pulled Naina away from her husband & teased, "Waaahhhh... Naina... pehle toh tum iss award function mein aane nahi waali thi aur jab aayi toh itne bade dhamaake ke saath. Aisa kya jaadu kiya hai tumne Sameer par ki usne sabke saamne tumhe apni wife maan liya?"

"Maine... maine... kuch nahi kiya...", Naina stuttered while replying & her friends continued their teasing. "Chal jhoothi... aisa kaise kuch nahi hua huh?" Sameer appeared at the right time & took her away for dinner, saving her from further teasing.

Once the dinner was done, everyone left from the venue. Preeti wanted to have her favourite icecream from the favourite icecream parlour & she asked all her friends to join, as it was her treat.

Nanu left towards home in the car while Sameer & Naina joined for the icecream treat. As they reached the parlour, Preeti was the first one to jump out of the car, followed by Kabir & Pandit.

Munna, Anjali, Sameer & Naina reached after five minutes to see the very excited Preeti fighting with Pandit for her favourite icecream. Kabir stood a few feet away from them & was chuckling watching their antics.

Naina & Sameer had to literally pull the fighting couple away to maintain peace in the parlour. Once everyone ordered ice creams of their choices, they settled down around the table & relished heartily amongst lots of laughter & teasing.

Sameer & Naina were the main target for the teasing & they had to bear it all. Sameer glared at their friends while Naina looked away blushingly. The whole time Sameer had eyes only for his lovely wife which didn't escape their friend's eyes.

It was after an hour that they headed towards their respective homes. Munna dropped Sameer & Naina on the way. It way past midnight when the couple opened the gate of the Maheshwari Mansion slowly so that Nanu's sleep wasn't disturbed.

When the couple had left from the icecream parlour, they had sensed the change in the climate. Munna & Pandit had told them that it was going to rain tonight. Naina stopped at the entrance of their house as she felt few drops of water on her face.

Sameer held her hand & said, "Naina... jaldi andar chalo. Baarish shuru ho gayi hai, hum bheeg jaayenge..." Naina smiled as she felt few more water droplets on her face & freed herself from his hold.

She entered the garden area & opened her arms to feel the gush of rain on her body. From a distance, Sameer saw his wife fully drenched in the red saree which was now stuck to her body like a second skin.

The transparent saree provided full vision of her delicate curves which ignited each & every cell of his body. Naina enjoyed dancing in the rains while Sameer stared at her unblinkingly. Since childhood, she loved rains a lot & she didn't mind getting drenched whenever it rained. Her Nanaji used to scold her saying that she would fall sick but she never gave heed to his scolding & would dance her heart out in the rains.

Sameer was continuously observing her each & every movement while she continued her dancing, forgetting all about her dashing husband who stood at the threshold of the garden & was watching her.

Sameer didn't know when his feet automatically moved towards his drenched beautiful wife. He stopped right behind her where she was still dancing & jumping. In a swift moment, Naina was pulled by her husband. Her back collied with his chest which made her stop in her tracks.

Sameer wrapped his hands around her belly & pulled her closer. Naina's heart had almost stopped beating from the moment she had sensed his touch. She had forgotten that her husband was standing there when she had started dancing in the rains, she had forgotten that she was now fully drenched, she had forgotten that she had worn a red net saree which had turned transparent, revealing her fair skin for him to see.

Naina gasped when she felt his hot breath on her ear & heard his hoarse whisper, "Naina..." His husky voice was enough to flame her body with sensations that she had never felt in her entire life. She shivered under his touch as his hands moved from her belly to her arms & back in a slow motion.

In a swift movement, Sameer turned her in his arms & faced her. He stared at his hot & sexy wife who looked stunned with his actions. Without any warning, he leaned & claimed her red luscious lips in a passionate kiss.

Naina's hands on its own snaked around his neck while Sameer closed the distance between their bodies. The sensations that hit Naina made her toes curl in need. He devoured her as if he was thirsty for her since ages.

Naina kissed him back fervently which shocked Sameer first, but then he took over her senses by kissing her roughly. The cold rain droplets that fell on the couple turned hot as they hit the flames of fire. Their bodies burnt in need as they continued devouring each other's mouth.

When they felt the need of oxygen, Naina pulled away while Sameer continued to trial kisses towards her throat & neck. Naina moaned in pleasure as he gave open mouth kisses on her neck. He bit her sharply near her shoulder blade & sucked her skin taking the pain away.

The rain had turned to soft drizzling as the couple made out in the open garden under the rain. Naina's hands roamed from his neck to his wet hair while his hands dropped lower towards her hips pulling her closer.

The loud sound of lightening made them aware of the place they were making out. Both of them were panting hard while the rain kept drizzling above them. The desires & the needs that they had been holding up till now, had finally given a way tonight & that was all thanks to the sudden rain.

Naina met his burning gaze & whispered, "Hume... hume andar chalna chahiye... koi... koi aa jaayega..." Without giving any reply, Sameer picked her up in a bridal style & walked inside the house & towards their room. Both of them held each other's gazes all the way to their room.

Naina opened the door while Sameer carried her inside. He kicked the door shut behind him & walked towards the washroom. Again, Naina opened the door & he entered. He slowly put her down in front of the mirror & stood behind her.

They stared at each other for a few minutes. Closing his eyes first, Sameer broke their eye lock reluctantly & controlled himself. Without a word, he walked towards the door & left the washroom.

Naina too closed her eyes & reminisced each & every moment that they had shared in the garden. Her lips quivered as she could still feel his soft lips. She saw her reflection in the mirror & stared at her lips which were swollen & turned pinker due to his ministrations.

Her eyes moved downwards & she gasped as she saw the mark on her shoulder blade turning red. She touched the spot & blushed as she remembered his touch yet again. Controlling herself, she removed her wet saree & went for a warm shower.

On the other side, Sameer stood in the balcony & watched the rains. He wasn't fond of rains, but from today he loved this season. He smiled reminiscing the moments that he had spent in the garden with his hot wife.

Watching her fully drenched in that red transparent saree had made him lose his control over his senses. He had been desperate to kiss her since he had seen her in that red saree today & then his control snapped finally bringing his pent-up desires to the forefront.

Even now, when he had seen her reflection in the mirror, he had wanted to claim those luscious lips again. But he stopped & controlled himself as he knew that he won't be able to stop tonight if he touched her again.

So, he had left her in the washroom half-heartedly. Calming himself, he stood in the balcony & waited for his wife to appear. And then something struck him & he moved towards the cupboard.

Walking towards the washroom, he held his breath. Before Naina could open the door, Sameer knocked twice & spoke softly, "Naina... main tumhara night suit laaya hun, isse pehen lo."

Naina sucked in a breath as she heard his soft husky voice. She opened the door slightly & took her clothes without meeting his gaze. Sameer wasn't shocked to see his wife in a towel yet again & he handed over her clothes quietly.

Naina was a little embarrassed when she saw the contents that her husband had even given her along with her night suit. How would she face him after all this, she thought? She changed & left the washroom in a rush.

Naina appeared in the next few minutes & Sameer moved inside the washroom to have a quick warm shower. Sameer knew that his wife would be a little embarrassed with his actions, after all he had handed her personal belonging too along with her nightwear.

When he came out of the washroom, he saw that the room was vacant & there was no trace of his wife. He quickly went to the balcony to check if she was there but she wasn't there too.

He had just opened the door to check if she was downstairs & there, she stood with a tray containing two cups of his favourite coffee. He smiled widely & asked, "Tum iss waqt coffee banaane gayi thi???"

Naina entered the room & replied, "Haannn... wohhh... hum baarish mein bheege the na, toh socha ki garama garam coffee pi lenge toh accha rahega." Sameer just nodded & accepted the cup of his favourite coffee.

They quietly finished their coffees & Sameer went downstairs to keep the tray & cups. When he returned, he heard her sweet voice,

Rimjhim gire saavan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan ...

Pehle bhi yun toh barse the baadal...

Pehle bhi yun toh bheega tha aanchal...

Pehle bhi yun toh barse the baadal...

Pehle bhi yun toh bheega tha aanchal...

Ab ke baras kyun sajan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan...

Iss baar saavan dehka hua hai...

Is baar mausam behka hua hai...

Iss baar saavan dehka hua hai...

Is baar mausam behka hua hai...

Jaane peeke chali kya pavan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan...

Sameer walked towards her & stood behind her near the balcony & gazed outside where the rain continued drizzling. Unable to control his passion for singing, he continued the song,

Rimjhim gire saavan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan ...

Jab ghungharuon si bajti hain boondein...

Armaan hamaare palke na moondein...

Jab ghungharuon si bajti hain boondein...

Armaan hamaare palke na moondein...

Kaise dekhe sapne nayan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan...

Mehfil mein kaise keh dein kisi se...

Dil bandh rahaa hai kis ajnabi se...

Mehfil mein kaise keh dein kisi se...

Dil bandh rahaa hai kis ajnabi se...

Haaye kare ab kya jatan, sulag sulag jaaye mann...

Bheege aaj is mausam mein, lagi kaisi ye agan...

Rimjhim gire saavan...

Naina was lost in his voice, when she felt his touch on the mark that he given her in the garden. She shivered under his touch & he whispered, "Chalo Naina... bohot raat ho gayi hai... sona nahi hai tumhe???"

She turned & without meeting his gaze, she walked towards the bed while he stood watching her pulling the duvet over her body. Sameer bit his lower lip to control his raging heart & slept beside her under the same duvet.

As the night progressed, the two souls were already in each other's warmth waiting for the next morning...

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Though I'm travelling this week, I will try to update the next part soon...

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With Lots of Love,

Daksha... ❤️