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"Why are you so red?" Ritika asked when Arohi entered her room.

"N-no I-I am not" she stuttered and started arranging the room.

"Liar" Ritika rolled her eyes.

"Whatever. But I'm so happy to see my old Riti today" Arohi said hugging Ritika to which she just gave a faint smile

"Riti I know you went through a lot but please at least try to be happy. If you wouldn't try then how will it work na"

"I'm trying Aru. Today... It was just I went with the flow and for a moment I felt like nothing ever happened. And trust me it was so relaxing" she said with a chuckle.

"Mm hm because you tried" Arohi made her sit on the bed and continued "You tried to be involved in the situation. Your conscience made you focus on the present and not the past. Just like today try , just try to be happy Riti. None of us can see you like this"

"I'll try" she said holding her hand with a smile. Arohi hugged her tightly.

"Let's sleep we have college tomorrow" Arohi said.

They both laid down and sleep ingulfed them.

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Next day...

As usual Arohi was setting Abhishek's room when two hands were snaked into her waist and she felt a hot breath near her neck.

"Good morning old man" Arohi giggled making him groan and leave her.

"What happened old man" she controlled her laugh looking at the frown of his face.

"Stop it Mrs. Mehra" Abhishek said in a non-sense tone, leaving no place for argument.

He left the room and Arohi burst into laughter. He sighed hearing her laugh and made his way to the dining table.

Ritika was already eating her breakfast. "Good morning Ritika"

She didn't reply and was lost in her thoughts. Abhishek placed a hand on her shoulder making her flinch. "I'm sorry, when did you come"

Abhishek settled in the chair next to her "Is everything okay? You can share it with me, I'm just like your brother"

She sighed and closed her eyes then said "I'm fine jeeju. Just a little stressed about the exams"

"Don't think about it and focus on yourself. Look at you, you've become so thin. If someone will see you then they'll say that The Abhishek Mehra is not taking proper care of his sister" he said slightly hitting her head.

"I'm not thin jeeju" she pouted.

"You're weak Ritika. You need to have proper food" he said placing more food on her plate.

Arohi who was standing at the staircase was just admiring her husband who was being such a softie. She was surprised of course because he's not the Abhishek she knew. He was the same person who called her with names and used to treat her badly. But now he's being so good. To her and to her friend.

Sometimes she feels like whatever he's doing is just his act. But then looking at him, ufff..

She went towards them and sat at her place and they had their silently.

Arohi and Ritika were going towards elevator when she said "I think I forgot my phone, you go I'll just come" Ritika nodded and went.

Arohi went towards the his study where he was doing something. She went to him and held his collar and glared at him, making him frown and try to remember what he did wrong. She then smashed her lips with his taking him by surprise.

The kiss was sudden, sweet and slow. They moved their lips in sync. Their tounge had a fight for dominance, whereas their hanbds roamed on each other. His one hand held her neck and the other held her waist. Her hands were on is hairs and one on his neck.

When breathless they stopped and tried to grasp the oxygen. "Being bold huh wifey" he said in his husky voice making her weak on her knees.

"That I am" she said making him chuckle.

"How did I become so lucky to get this reward" he asked looking at her beautiful eyes.

"That's for me to know and for you..." She completed placing a peck on his lip. And hugged him

"Arohi" she hummed "Will you ever use the card I gave you"

She broke the hug and looked at him with parted lips, blinking her eyes continuously.

"C-card?" She asked gulping.

"Yeah the credit card I gave you" he said tucking her hair strands behind her ears. "I never got any notification of it being used, but I have seen your shopping bags"

Arohi bit her lips and looked down. "I used my savings for it"

"Those are called savings for a reason. Save them, don't use them like this"

"Then how will I buy things" she frowned with a pout.

He kisses her pout and said "I work so hard to give my family all the comfort. What's the use of my hardwork if my wife won't use it, tell me. Let me have an opportunity to buy my wife things she wishes and pamper her"

Arohi looked at him. These were the words she wanted to listen from him. She didn't want him to think of her as a gold-digger. She remembers everything he said in the past. She didn't want to prove him right, that's why she never used his card.

"Your wish.. um granted" saying she kissed his cheeks.

He got happy listening to her, so he held her and twirled her making her giggle.

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On the other hand, Ritika who was waiting for Arohi was standing near the garden. She was not looking at anything particular.

"Hey" she heard someone and turned around to see Varun classes in a navy blue suit with white shirt tucked in.

She looked at him from head to toe. He looks good and is a good man, she thought. After the incident, she has always seen him around.

"What are you doing here?" He asked

"I.. um I was waiting for Aru" she replied looking everywhere but him.

"Oh. Then she must be with Abhi" he said with a smirk.

She frowned and asked him "How do you know?"

"We'll because Abhi was supposed to be here 10 minutes back, but as they both are not here then you know"

"So what they are husband and wife" she said

They stood there in silence. No one said a word.

"Ritika will you help me?" Varun asked.

"Help?"

"Yes. In bringing bhabhi and Abhi close"

She raised a brow not understanding  what he meant. He sighed then said "You are bhabhi's friend and moreover you live with them. You know their equation. But you'd agree that they have feelings for each other, so I just want to bring them close and make them realise their feelings. So will you help me?"

She thought about what he said. Well it's true, she has seen it in these few days. Whatever happened after their marriage, she has seen Arohi being upset and sad. She truly wants her friend to be happy. She looked at Varun who was looked at her with hopeful eyes. Well just like her he also wants his friend's happiness.

"Okay. I'll help you" she said.

He grinned like a small boy making her chuckle.

"So mission Arshi begins" he said with dedication.

"Arshi?" She asked confused

"Arohi+Abhishek =Arshi" he said with a proud smile.

"Okay genius. Nice tag btw"

"I know"

"So looking at you, I think you already have a plan?"

"You got me right baby girl. Just wait and watch" he said with a wink.

"Don't do anything stupid or jeeju will kick you"

"Yeah yeah" he just rolled his eyes and explained her his plan and at the end winked at her.

Arohi and Abhishek came and saw them. After a little teasing from Varun and glares from Abhishek, they all left for their respective places.

To be continued...