Looking at his hand Akshara  placed her hand on top of his giving him one of the most beautiful smile.

Pushing the door open with their free hand both entered the room. Turning on the light Abhimanyu  paused in his track along with the smile on his face.

Rose petals were arranged on the floor in small size love heart shapes that led to the bed.
He looked at Akshara, who smiled at him and gestured for him to continue ahead.
Taking small steps. Abhi approached the bed and saw a giant heart shape created with roase petals. In the middle was a small encraved board with "Abhimanyu and Akshara ♥️" and a collage of him and Akshara.

Picking up the collage, he caressed it, recalling that it was the same collage Akshu had given him for his birthday which he had flung on the bed before breaking her heart.

A tear rolled down his cheek.

Akshara: When I took the divorce papers out of the drawer, my eyes landed on this upside-down frame.
For a brief moment, I assumed you had thrown it away on your birthday out of rage, after which we didn't speak for a while, and then there was the entire marriage drama.
But once we come to terms, it entirely skipped my mind to ask you what you did with the frame. She said, wiping away his tears.

Abhimanyu: I didn't have the strength to leave it out after the way I had treated you. Even when we reconnected, I couldn't stop thinking about how unworthy I was of such lovely things. But now I know that this collage belongs here," he added, walking to the table and displaying it.
Turning around Akshara saw him smiling at her.

Walking back to her, he extended his hand and gave her an amusing smile.

Akshara: Don't you think you've been holding my hand a lot lately. She teased

Abhimanyu: Don't you think I have the right? he asked, taking her hands and pulling her closer with one hand around her back and holding her other hand.

Akshara's lips parted as she shifted her glance back and forth, looking into his eyes.

Akshara, you have all the rights. Always had. She murmured in a hushed voice, making Abhi's heart skip a beat.

Abhimanyu: What about a small dance to celebrate us? He whispered.

Akshara: Without music, Mr Birla? She asked, lifting her eyebrows.

Abhimanyu: Isn't my heartbeat music to your ears? Because yours certainly is, he whispered, pulling her closer.  Akshara's lips parted again. Her cheeks turn hot in response to his comments.

He took few steps back while still holding Akshara's hand. While walking backwards, he  gazed at Akshara, who kept tucking her hair behind her ears and shifting her eyes away from him now and then.
A vibrant tune began to play as he turned on the sound system while still holding her hand. While in the background the universe was playing "jaaniyen"

Abhimanyu: How's that now Akshu.

Akshara: much better. she said as he moved closer to her

Abhimanyu: Akshu.

Akshara: hmm, she remarked, looking at him. They both swung their bodies back and forth at the right moment with the music.

Abhimanyu: I love you. He whispered.

Aksahra: I love you too, she said. Abhi felt a strong emotion within himself and placed his forehead against her. They glanced at each other before closing their eyes..

With his forehead pulled away from her, Abhimanyu twirled Akshara around a few times before bringing her back into his arms and placing both of his hands around her waist, hers resting on his chest..Their noses touched as a gorgeous smile landed on their lips.

Moving his hands up Abhimanyu  cupped both her cheeks as he stroked it with his thumbs. His eyes landed on to her lips and then back into her eyes.

Akahara smiled shyly and lowered her head. She moved Abhi aside and started to run when he grabbed her wrist.Turning around, she noticed Abhimanyu smiling at her, which can flatten anyone and make them nervous at the same time including her. He drew her back into his arms and looked her in the eye, then back at her lips.

Akshara felt her cheeks warm up even more, her eyelids closing as her palms grabbed the fabric of his shirt. Her chest heaved back and forth rapidly against his.

Taking it as a cue, he connected his lips with hers, transporting her into another world with all the sensations she was experiencing by this single kiss.She felt him intensify the kiss before pulling away after a few seconds.

Abhimanyu: I made the mistake of saying that our first kiss was a mistake, but I know I didn't mean it because my emotions were all over the place at the moment.
You stirred feelings in me then and even now. His breath fell on her face as he said each word while caressing her bottom lips.

Akshara: Don't say a word more. She stated. 

Moving closer to him, she leaned her head against his chest and moved her hand behind his back, listening to his rapid heartbeat, which was the same as hers.
Abhimanyu smiled as he wrapped his hand around her and rested his chin on the top of her head.

*

As they rested on the bed both said goodnight to each other.

Akshara turned away and closed her eyes, only to have them wide open when she had been pulled.Looking down, she saw Abhi's hand around her stomach and felt her back against his chest.

Akshara: Abhi, let go of me. You won't be comfortable, she whispered, trying to move to the other side of the bed where there was more room, but Abhimanyu pulled her back, refusing to let her.

Abhimanyu: Stay. He said in a low voice.

Akshara: Abhiii.She said, turning around to give him a serious look.But only she knew the butterflies she was feeling within her from this closeness.

Abhimanyu: I'll be perfectly comfortable, Mrs Birla, so you get used to sleeping this close to me. Right beside me. He said it in the same tone.

Akshara felt her breath become caught in her throat. Her cheeks turned beetroot red, which Abhi noticed despite the dim lighting.

Abhimanyu: Sleep well, wifey, because you won't be going anywhere, he whispered in her ears as he kissed her cheeks, causing Akshara to look away.

Next morning at Birla mansion.

It was 7 a.m. Half of the family members were asleep, and half had woken up.

Leaning on his elbow, Abhimanyu watched Akshara sleeping next to him. There was no gaps between them. His fingers brushing her hair

He recalled how she blushed as he pulled her closer to sleep near him, leaving a large gap on the opposite side of the bed.

He never imagined he'd have the love of his life, his chatterbox, his choti sherni, his best friend lying next to him. Fate had finally given him the opportunity to spend his life with the love of his life, and he would not waste it for anything. Without Akshara, his life is incomplete.

Smiling, he placed the little strand of hair behind Akshara's ears, causing her to slowly open her eyes and saw Abhi admiring her.

Akshara: Good morning Abhi. She said with a soft smile. Letting out a small yawn she sat up and wrapped her hair in a bun.

Abhi sat up and undid her bun, causing Akshafa to look surprised.

Abhimanyu: It certainly is a good morning, wifey. He said once he was pleased seeing her loose

Akshara: Why did you do that? She asked, lifting her brow.

Abhimanyu: Do what? He said copying the way she lifted her brow

Akshara: Undo my hair Mr Birla.

Abhimanyu: Because when you wake up every morning, I want to see your hair down. Pointing at his heart, he added, keeping his gaze fixed on her, You look even more beautiful and it makes this heart skip a beat!.

The way Abhi was staring at her and the words he was speaking caused Akshata's cheeks to flush.
Looking down with a shy smile, she was ready to move to the other side of the bed to get down when Abhi drew her closer to him.

Akshara: Abhi...she whispered, but he placed a finger on her lips to prevent her from saying anything and looked at her for a second while his fingers began to trace her lips in circle, causing the same tingling feeling to spread throughout her entire body.

Neil: Rise and Shine love birds. Neil said and opened the door without knocking when he halted in his tracks.
Oh teri. He mumbled.

Akshara swiftly pushed Abhimanyu away as Neil stood still. Getting out of bed, she greeted him, who remained in the same position as he spotted the rose petals lying on the floor.

Akshara: Good morning, Neil. Did you want something? She said, attempting to cover her sheepish smile.

Abhimanyu walks over to Neil and gives him a fictitious smile while patting his back firmly. Making him look at both

Abhimanyu: Haan neil. Did you want something that you came early in the morning he asked.

Neil: Uh no, bhai, I just.I came like that. I just wanted to see whether you were awake.

Abhimanyu: Is this a lawn where you come for a walk? he asked, his eyes big, while Akshara tried not to laugh.

Neil: Oh, how foolish of me. I've just remembered an important task. I'll see you guys soon, he murmured, rushing towards the door.

Abhimanyu: Nobody lets me romance peacefully, he said as he closed the door.

He turned towards Akshara and gave her a sweet look. Moving closer, he wrapped his hands around her waist.

Akshara: Hi, Abhi. Don't you think we should get ready because everyone will be waiting for us? She spoke as Abhi drew her closer.

Abhimanyu: Afterward. Let me finish what we left incomplete.

Akshara: Someone will come. She mumbled as she began taking a few steps backward.

Abhimanyu: They won't. Plus, the door is locked. He whispered softly

Akshara: What if Neil tells everyone?

Abhimanyu: Do not worry about Neil. The way he ran from here, I'm sure he won't," he murmured.

Akshara shifted her face sideways and looked backwards.

Akshara: are you sure? She said slighlty smiling.

Abhimanyu: Positive. he said tucking a strand of hair behind her ears.

Akshara turned Abhi around, and he had no idea what she was doing. Within seconds, she pushed him into the bathroom, causing him to lose his balance.

Akshara: Go freshen up, Abhimanyu Birla, and don't you dare disobey me, she remarked with a cheeky smile as she closed the door.

Abhimanyu: Akshu ye mai yaad rakhu ga dekh lena. He shouted as he got up.

Akshara: haan haan yaad rakhna for now freshen up. I need to freshen up after as I don't want to be down late. She spoke as she began to tidy the room.

15 minutes later, Akshara was satisfied as she stood in the centre of the room, proud of how well the room had been cleaned.

Akshara turned when she heard the washroom door open.

Akshara: Thank God you are out. I'll freshen up right now, she said, collecting her clothes.

As she walked past Abhi, he held her wrist.

Abhimanyu: Why did you clean the room alone? I would have helped, na.

Akshara: You might have helped, but you would have also delayed things, she replied, attempting to hold back a smile.

Abhimanyu: that is true he said pulling her a little closer.

Akshara: Abhiii. Let me go now.

Abhimanyu: I only want to tell that you are already beautiful. Kahi kisi ki nazar na lag jayien. He spoke while placing a kiss on Akshara's cheek.

Pulling away, he noticed her cheeks turning red and gave a wink before walking away.

Akshara bit her lips as she smiled widely and dashed to the washroom.

20 minutes later.

Neil whistled as he walked out of his room. When he noticed Abhimanyu standing a few rooms away, resting his back against the door and arms folded.

Neil waved his hand at Abhi and said, "Good morning, bhai." Abhi shook his head in greeting and smiled mysteriously.

Neil felt himself being pulled back as Abhimanyu halted him with his arm over his neck.

Neil: Bhai. I know you love me, but this unannounced love you shower on me should give me notification so that I can be prepared.

Abhimanyu: Why? It is fine if you walk into our room unannounced, but we cannot do the same, and you can make an announcement without notifying us.Kya bola tha at the metha mansion, Taiji i think due to excitement you all are forgetting somethjng he said copying Neil while pulling his cheek.

Neil: Ouch, Bhai. This is the problem. Dekho, you proposed to Akshara and stated that you want to enjoy each rasam with her, therefore being away from her is part of the wedding rituals, na.And about this morning, you should have controlled, but I guess you were so in love with romance at the time. He said, giving him a flying kiss..

Abhimanyu: Neil ke bache tum toh gayien he said running behind Neil who already made a move.

Neil: Bhai, I'm not even married yet, and I'm not sure how many babies Arohi wants. He said playfully and ran into Abhi's room.

Akshara, who had finished applying her perfume, turned around to see Neil running into the room, which caused her to frown.

Neil:  bhagwan ji i knew you would save me somehow. He said folding his hand while standing behind Akshu.

Akshara: Neil, what are you doing? And why are you even running?

Before Neil could answer she saw Abhi also running in.

Abhimanyu: Now, where will you go? He smirked as he slowly approached Neil, who stood behind Akshu. As he approached, both turned in circles around Akshu, who stood in the same spot, confused as to what was happening.

Neil: Bhai. Akshu, bhabhi ki kasam. You will spare an innocent person like me. He closed his eyes when Abhi grabbed his hoodie.

Akshara stared at Neil, and Abhi paused for a second.

Abhimanyu: What did you say?

Neil: to spare an innocent person like me, he replied, peeking through one eye.

Abhimanyu: Not that. What do you call Akshara?.

Neil: Akshu bhabhi. He said slowly, giving them a confused look.

Akshara: You've never called me Bhabhi before, so how come now? She asked, a tiny smile spreading over her lips.

Neil stood up up straight, frowning at both of them. He made them sit down while they kept staring at him.

Neil: What's so hard to digest?

Abhira: that you're saying Bhabhi both uttered it together and exchanged glances for a moment.

Abhimanyu: Sorry, you're addressing Akshu as bhabhi feels different.

Neil smiled while sitting on his knees. He held Abhi's hand in his right hand and Akshu's in his left. He shifted his focus to Akshu.

Neil: You may be Arohi's sister, but you've always been a friend to me. Even after you and Bhai married in such circumstances, you remained a friend to me because your and Bhai's relationship was not perfect, and you did not treat each other as husband and wife.
But now everything is very obvious. Bhai realised his love, and you accepted it; to me, bhai is more than a brother. When dad was out for work, Abhi and Parth bhai would always take on the role of father figures, so how could I address my brother's wife by name?You will always be my friend, but a new relationship awaits us. A bhabhi-devar wala relationship that will become fully official when you marry eachother again.

Abhimanyu: You know you still don't have to do this right?

Akshara: Abhi is right. You can still call me by my name, and we will keep our devar bhabhi wala bond.

Neil: Honestly, to say. I got a sense of peace when I called you bhabhi. Do not take this right from me. As I already said, we shall be friends, but you will be my bhabhi, and I will be your... he stared at Akshara and raised his eyebrow, leaving his words incomplete.

Akshara: Devar she said smiling.

Neil: uff come here my anmol ratans, he said, bringing them in for a hug, as Abhira chuckled and gazed at eachother.

Neil: Chalo, let's get down before our mother India begins calling everyone. He said, to which Abhira giggled.

Neil: By the way, are you both coming now? Or finish something that was left incomplete thanks to my interruption. He said it with a humorous tone.

Abhimanyu : Finish of...ouchhh he said rubbing his arm as Akshara pinched him while glaring at him.

Akshara: Come on Neil, lets go, she said, going to him and placing her hand around his arm.

Neil: Bhai! I'm taking your soon-to-be dulhaniya down. You can join us if you want, he remarked, revealing his shining teeth.

Abhimanyu: I thought Akshu and I could have some romantic conversation, but my own brother decided to become the first person to be a kebab mai haddi. He thought to himself.

Akahara: Abhiii. Chalo. She tried not to laugh at the faces Abhi was making.

Neil and Akshara atarted to walk ahead whille Abhi followed behind them

Precrap: Abhimanyu: You love Akshu, na. He spoke as he placed his hand on Sahil's shoulder.

Sahil paused for a second before turning to face Abhimanyu.

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