#7 MR. STUBBORN Khanna..!!

(Continued from previous story)
**Next Day**

Since it was the Day of Action, A final meeting was an edict which was the reason why Neil DD Avni Divya and Rahul along with another techie guy from Avni's team were gathered in conference room of N-TV. Avni was glaring Neil with shooting rage inside her who was instructing something to someone on his phone standing by the side of window with his back towards Avni. Neil's gaze followed each and every notion of his wifey, albeit sneakily, from the corner of his eyes, just like their recent work arrangement.

"Tum uss dealer ki har movement ko track karo, make sure you dont miss out even minutest of Info. I want the whole team to be there in civil dress till we reach. Update me if u get anything new." Neil continued to command the other person on Phone while pointing his index finger aimlessly in air. On other side someone was vexed enough to loose her Patience any moment.

As soon as her mind alarmed her of her hubby's body language that he is done with the call, "ACP Khanna, Who will be the women going on Field for the Mission.?" Avni fired him with her most disturbing querry even before Neil could get a chance to turn around and face them.

"Definately NOT a civillian, Mrs Avni" Neil replied joining them back on the table. "We have trained Officers for that" He added in a mocking tone only to earn a fuming scoff from her side.

"Do we have any more information on The actual female who was about to crack The deal.?" She asked narrowing her already blood shot eyes with flaring nostrils.

He looked up at her with glee, his wifey is not the person to accept defeat easily and not especialy when it comes to an argument with him "Yes, Mrs Avni but it is not related to your story so Its not needed here" He said calmly, squinting his eyes at her.

At that moment, its only Avni who knew how she subdue her urge to bombard over him or even break his jaw. How even The man has the audacity to talk to her like that and hide info from her. Afterall, its her story to begin with.

Neil saw her cheeks flaming up more and the helix of her ear dorning more darker shade of red with hightening anger. He knew she is getting frustrated simply for the things not going as per her wish and she is losing all her cards one by one. For instance her seduction ploy last night over her "Bechara Pati" which only benefited Neil in enduring another Hot steamy passionate kiss for the day from his Irresistable Wifey.

The small smile playing around his lips and the slight pinkish hue on his cheeks told Avni the whole story his mind is going through,without a doubt, making her feel more insulted and finally she stormed off the room, tick-tock-ing her pencil heels on ground, more forcibly.

Rahul and Divya, who were still on their subsidiary mission of decoding their relationship status, shared some confused looks and shrugs.

Later, A sudden Buzz of Neil's phone deviated his attention from briefing everybody about their roles. A small goofy smile crept on his lips as his eyes fell on the name of caller.

"Yess, My dear Wifey.! Already missing me.?" He asked teasingly. But unknown to him, 4 owlishly blinking staring eyes and the same number of ears stretched from their spots. Divya and Rahul couldnt believe what they heard. Wifey. Means ACP is also Married.!

On other side Avni's temper was on peak, she went to her cabin only to have a last chance to take Neil in confidence with another hubby Wifey direct confrontation. "Neil, Tell me everything.! What's going in that head of Your's.?

"Haww, Ye sab Baatein Abhi bolunga to Tum Sharm se paani paani hojaogi, Wifey.!" Neil replied with a mischevious grin stressing more on his fav word Wifey.

"Stop it Neil. You know what i am talking about. Tumne Mithali ko bulaya hai na.?" Her centre bluish vein on her reddish forehead popped out more prominenlty.

"I know My Wifey knows me so well. Thats why we love each other so much. Right.?" He was totally enjoying teasing her.

"Neil, 2days me Mithali ki Sagai hai, Agar usse kuch hogaya toh.? Mujhe jana hai on field. Agar tumne meri baat nahi mani toh.. toh.. Be ready to cuddle only your pillow that too on ur couch for whole month." She warned him pointing out her index figer as if Neil could see her.

He chuckled at her antics, going towards a corner he wishpered "A whole month or a whole lifetime, whatever it takes but I am not going to Risk ur Life. U are too precious to Loose Avni" He confessed earnestly and Avni was totally stumped over. His wife may be stubborn but whenever it comes to her safety he will prove he Can be an equally challenging competitor to her and in no way he is going to let her play with her life.

Meanwhile Rahul and Divya got the time to whisper their doubts to each other.

"Divya, u heard it?" Rahul whispered.

"Omg They are having a Double extramarital affair.!" Divya was mortified.

"What does that even mean.?" Rahul shrugged his shoulder

"I meant they both are cheating on their Respective spouses. ACP is also married." Divya explained her bizzaire accusation. Rahul flashed a thoughtful stare.

******

Neil's eyes widened more than a saucer's size and failed to blink when he saw Avni leaning against her Media Van in mid thigh sexy, deep, almost cleavage revealing dress. His heart threatend to burst out from his chest. He whistled with a desired coated eyes which refuse to leave her sight "Blue eyes hynotise" and then sung the other line in deep husky tone trailing a finger along her jaw line sensously "Choti dress me Bomb lagdi Menu."

Momentarily his memory was clouded and refused to believe that they are in a public Market, supposed to be focusing on their field Mission, hiding behind the Media Van inside which Avni's whole team was present, at few centimeter's distance, who dont have a head or tail of their relationship status and Few inches away Was The Police Van with DD and his other subordinates.

Avni was totally taken aback at his timming and situation of romance, horrified by which she reflexly placed her hand on his mouth muffling his upcoming words inside his mouth. She indicated him about some tiny hidden devices including an audio device placed on her dress and gestured him not to speak a further word as all of their team can hear them including DD. Hastly picking up the hints Neil straighten his leaned body, along with a long list of Lecture to mentally chide himself for faultering on his demenour.

Though Divya and Rahul were yet to recover from the little whistle stunt Neil played moments ago, DD can only smile and get embarresed owing to his track record of being an Unwanted spectator of such countless encounters between his Sirji and Bhabhi.

Neil said clearing his throat "Mrs. Avni, I hope u understand the gravity of Danger, you are going to face.? His tone was now mixed with seriousness and disquiet.

Avni simply nod in affirmation knowing exactly about his reason of Apprehension and Terror.! Had it not been an Univited Unwelcomed Event with Mithali on Road few hours ago, breaking her arm bones and Ankle, Neil would have never allowed her to procede with this Mission.  But still Some Conditions Apply.

"I hope Tum Koi Circumstantial Impulsive decision nahi Logi. I will be around you." Neil instructed her calmly knowing very well of her thought process when panick hits her. "Agar kuch bhi Galat lage, Just give me a sign and we will abort the mission there and then. Otherwise u know what will i do" He added the last line hinting towards Neil Khanna's copyrighted infamous warning of Signing the Divorce Papers. Those Papers were the ugliest thing Avni ever did that he never fail to use against her. Hell.!! Doesnt That Papers have an expiry Date.!!

Avni shook her head positively and braced herself for the long awaited Encounter with baddies. He placed a bluetooth device on his ear and declared through it "Guys. We are ready. Its Time Now."

******

The silence in the ambience of the Emergency Ward of Hospital was ruthlessly broken by Neil's shrilled cry "Doctor.!! Doctor.!!" who carried an unconscious Lifeless Vessel of Avni on his Arms. Impatiently Running through the corridor leaving behind a trail of Blood splashing on floor from her Forehead, Neil enquired about the only person who can give his Life back to him, hale and hearty from this mere puddle of Blood. He was being followed by DD and just behind him were Divya and Rahul, all carried the same expressions, Fright.!!

He sat in a state of morbund and defunct, on the floor just outside the Emergency Room where Avni was being treated, where His Existence Lies, probably battling with her own existence.! He stare into nothingness being completely Lifeless and motionless. Unknown to him, a stream of salty water find their way from his blood shot eyes making his cheeks wet in the process.

All he could hear and see was an ordeal played in Installments in his Mind flashing the images of how Avni tried her best to Garner more and more info from the dealer, how he Didnt budge, how she went on with it wisely and how he saw those devices on her dress and in next moment a big blow on her head followed by a Painful Screech and She collapsed like a Vessel even before he can reach her.

To say Divya and Rahul were stupified looking at his condition, would be an understatment. They totally miscalculated the intensity brewing between them, highly undigestible for just a Fling..! And the Man in front of them was the Certain Proof. They too were horrified for their coworker friend but The Strong Emotions his Eyes were displaying told a different story.

Neil was so lost in his daze that he could only perceive DD's muffled Voice in his background, something regarding arrest of The Dealer and about some Consent Papers he need to sign for Avni's treatment but still he failed to move.

Next 6 hours passed by in almost same condition for Neil while the Prompt staff did their best regarding Avni's CT scan and other essentials required including Stitching her forehead. Neil knew His Wifey is Stubborn and will never go away from him and in this Moment He will cling on her stuborness as only Ray of Hope.

Finally the clouds of worry departed giving him a new sunshine of Relief when he heard the Doctor saying That She is Fine and Conscious and didnt sustain any major Internal injuries to be worried about. He took the breath he didnt realise since when he was holding.! The others seemed to be relaxed too.

Without even waiting for doctor to complete he marched inside the room as at that moment his need to see her was enormous than his need to inhale to survive, again leaving Divya and Rahul bewildered. Everybody followed his footsteps.

As soon as he saw her bandaged Anticipating Face with a small smile, and most importantly conscious, he couldnt resist and slumped himself on her, sobbing inconsolably, relieving himself from everything he kept inside him for this long painful hours. Avni caressed his hairs and soothed him lovingly, The touch he craved for. And everything was back to Normal. His Heart was at peace, His Life is doing Well smiling to him through her stitched forehead, what else he want.! Pulling apart he placed a soft kiss on her Forehead.

Divya nudged Rahul muttering under her breath "Maine kaha tha na inka Kuch toh Scene Jarur hai. See now."
Rahul was still trying to recover from the shock presented to him.

Just then Doctor came. "Hello Mrs Khanna. How are u doing Now?" He enquired to which she just Shook her head slightly. Neil

showed his gratitude.

"Good and You Mr. Khanna, you are yet to sign the Consent papers for Your Wife's Treatment" He informed him casually and took leave after checking Avni for yet another time.

Those words fell on Divya and Rahul like a Proficient Nuclear Bomb which exploded their minds and chew up their thinking capacities. They blinked owlishly before looking at Avneil and then to each other and then back to them. Their jaws took it's permanent position on the floor.

"Mrs Khanna.??" Rahul repeated still not over the initial shock.
D- "Husband?"
R- "Wifey.?" They repeated those words staring at each other, as if they have heard them for the first time in their life. The whole issue was to make themselves believe by repeating as much as they can but man they were failing.

"Bhabhi.!" DD added his input from behind them with a warm smile on his face. They turned to face him and then back at their staring marathon.

"And we thought you are having an ExtraMarital Affair.!" Divya blurted out as if her tongue was on its own accord.

"Uhhh, A Double ExtraMarital Affair." Rahul corrected pointing a lazy finger on his side towards Divya.

And in no moment the room was filled with echoes of other's stomach hurting heartfelt laughter.

After what felt like ages when the laughing riot settled down "Affair to tha but completely Marital and Legal.!" Neil clarified them and again burst into fits of laughter soon joined by Avni and DD only to make Divya and Rahul more embarresed who couldnt meet their eyes with any of them.!

The End.