***Sahana's P. O. V***

A month had passed since Arush's clean-shaven incident, and his beard had grown back surprising quick and I'd gotten back my devilishly handsome man back!

Sure he has a beard or not, I love him. But damn the feel of his beard on my skin when he kisses me - that's irreplaceable!

Our project had almost come to an end, and with today's final meeting, the project would officially come to an end.

Arush had gradually grown silent and solemn since yesterday morning after we discussed about the project coming to an end, and I knew it was because tomorrow onwards I'd officially be moving back to my cubicle, out of his office.

He has been staring at me a lot lately, always brooding and always with a sad smile on his face whenever I caught him staring at me.

Even I am upset about having to move out of his cabin and away from him, but what can we do about it?

Arush had actually said that in another couple of months we'd actually get both of our families together and tell them about me and him, but even then too, I don't think he'd be okay until we actually got married!!

But come to think of it - he'd not want to leave me alone for even a second even after we got married - not complaining, but it's not too good that he's so attached to me, is it?!

With Valentine's day coming up, I have been actually spending time searching for a perfect gift for my valentine.... angry valentine more like!

Sure V-day is overrated and sure you don't need one dedicated day to tell your love how much you love them, but hey this is my first Valentine's day ever and with the love of my life actually in my life, I want to pamper him.

BUT WHAT DO I GIFT HIM?!

My cute dragon actually has everything he'd ever need. So what do I get him?

Riya as usual is going to get a new lingerie set to... You know... "gift" Kabir!!

{She refers to it as a treat for Kabir.... whatever that means!}

And judging by the number of deep purplish red hickeys that my brother had on his upper neck {the ones which he started hiding only after I pointed it out to him...he used turtle necks to hide them poor fellow!!} after his birthday weekend away for work {i.e, romancing my bhabhi} I'm pretty sure that Ahana too has something similar in mind for the upcoming V-day - something I'm trying hard not to imagine because that's my brother and his girlfriend!

So what about me?! After that one second-base incident that had happened just before the new year, Arush hadn't even touched me in that way ...

And I know that he won't go more than kisses or making out before we get engaged. Sure I respect him for that and it just makes me love him even more, but c'mon!! A girl's gotta eat!!

Okay my first ever orgasm... Sure it was a little embarrassing but to have it with the love of my life... To have an orgasm because of him....

I flushed again as I recalled how his hands were on me, on my breasts....

"Sahana ji... aap ki aagya ho to, kya hum yaha pe baith sakte hai?!" came Raj's voice, snapping me back to reality.

I blinked my eyes and looked around in confusion to find myself in cafeteria - alone. Why was I alone in cafeteria?!

Oh right!! I was tired of Arush's gloomy mood and hence had taken refuge in the cafeteria. I looked around again to find that Raj wasn't alone.

My brooding angry dragon was with Raj, not looking at me, with a cup of some steaming hot drink in his hand.

"Uh yeah sure please..." I smiled at Raj, indicating him to sit down.

Raj grinned back at me and sat right opposite of me before turning his attention to his asshole-of-a-friend, who was looking at everywhere else except us.

"Maharaj.... aap ko alag se nimantran dena padega kya?!! Aap bhi kripa karke yaha pe virajman lenge?!" Raj asked, mocking politeness.

Arush whipped his head towards us as I let out an involuntary giggle, glowering at me before turning to glower at Raj.

"There are many empty tables why can't we sit at them?! Why here?!" Arush barked angrily, making me gape at him.

What the fuck was wrong with him?! I swear his mood swings are worse than that of a pregnant woman!! If I didn't know better I'd say he was a pregnant woman!! Or that he is definitely PMSing!!!

"Because, I told you that I wanted to have coffee and hang out with my friend. Sahana here is my friend" Raj said, as though stating the obvious, and shrugging.

Arush's jaw tightened at those words of Raj, and he huffed angrily, glaring at Raj, who just ignored him.

But as Raj turned his gaze to me and smiled at me, Arush started grinding his teeth, still glaring at the back of Raj's head, who still continued to ignore him.

"If she's your friend, then what am I?! Your paltu kutta?!" Arush barked angrily, making Raj chuckle.

I bit my lip to stop myself from giggling as Raj turned slowly to look up at a fuming Arush, looked at him from head to toe and then said "My paltu kutta is better behaved than you" in a cool voice.

Arush swore loudly, and I pursed my lips tightly - this was a crucial moment and I couldn't laugh now!!

"Not to mention, Sahana here loves my paltu kutta... he's cute, he's cuddly.... Sahana even said his smile is the most beautiful thing she's ever seen, right Sahana?!" Raj asked, to which I nodded my head.

Raj's golden retriever - Zuno - he's literally the cutest ever!! I've seen so many pics of him and actually can't wait to go and meet Zuno.

"You what?!" Arush barked angrily, making me choke. 

I looked at Arush quizzically as he glared at me, swore loudly again as he turned his gaze to Raj, and finally sat down with so much spite that I actually thought he's gonna break that chair!!

"Sahana here loves dogs and so I just showed her a picture of Zuno and she took an instant liking to him.... she loves Zuno and always asks for his pictures!" Raj said ecstatically, sipping on his coffee.

"How can she love a dog?!" Arush barked, holding the cup so tightly in his hand that it shook!

"Why?! Is there like a protocol she has to follow to love a dog?!" Raj asked, rolling his eyes.

"No!! How can she love a dog when I...." Arush trailed off, glaring at me, making both me and Raj gape at him in shock.

Holy fuck Arush was jealous because I loved a dog?! Is this dude even real?!!

"When you what Arush?!" Raj asked, smirking but looking curiously at Arush.

"When..... I have work for her!! She's paid to work over here, not love dogs!!" Arush growled angrily, glowering at Raj, and then at me.

"But loving dogs isn't interfering with her work now, is it?!" Raj asked coolly, the corners of his mouth twitching into a smirk.

"Well...she's here..... thinking....about...that dog" Arush flustered, glaring at Raj.

"If I didn't know better, I'd say you're jealous!! But we all know that Asshole... I mean, Arush doesn't get feelings!!" Raj said casually, shrugging.

I blinked and looked at the nonchalant Raj, to the red-like-a-time-bomb-about-to-burst-Arush, wondering if Raj really knew what was going on between me and Arush.

"You need to chill out bro!! Anyways....Sahana, what's up?! You look so sad... Asshole here making you work your ass off?!" Raj asked, smiling warmly at me.

"No no it's just..... just normal, nothing much" I shrugged, chancing a glance at the brooding Arush who looked like he was chewing his tongue and the insides of his cheeks.

"As someone who's recently gotten into a committed relationship.... yes I and Tania are officially committed thank you very much.... anyway, I just think that you'd do good to have a guy in your life.... someone to pamper you with, someone to care for you and tell you how much he loves you, someone who makes you blush only by just looking at you with his intense gaze.... you deserve someone who'll care for you and is possessive of you and who'll turn you to a puddle whenever he touches you... and when you find that love my friend, you'll be the happiest person on Earth..." Raj trailed off, smiling at me.

"Right asshole?!" Raj asked, turning his gaze to Arush, who was actually looking intently at me, with a softened gaze - the kind of gaze he has on me before he hugs me or tells me he loves me.

"Huh?!" Arush asked, tearing his gaze away from me and looking at Raj.

"Ugh whom am I even asking?! The robo-man!! Ugh!! Anyway Sahana.... if you're interested, I do know a couple of guys... all decent ones I assure you... I could set you up with one of them..." Raj trailed off as Arush started cursing, the vein ticking visibly in his temple.

"She gets paid to work in my team, not to go around with boys. You too get paid to work and finish a product.... not set people up on dates and relationships. Get your asses back to your desks and get to work.... fucking setting up.... all those guys you have in mind are dickheads.... fucking assholes.... love....shit... it's all... shit! " Arush growled loudly - loud enough for his voice to echo in the cafeteria and draw the attention of the cleaners there, and the few people having their break at the back of the cafeteria.

I only had time to blink before Arush stormed off, leaving only the whiff of his musky cologne behind.

"Don't misunderstand him... he's just in a bad place emotionally" Raj said in a soothing voice the moment Arush left the cafeteria.

"Huh?! No it's... " I trialed off, whilst Arush's words love is shit  just echoed in my head.

"I know the guy... he's been like this all his life... he fears losing the people he loves and well.... though he's an arrogant dick, he is possessive and cares a lot for the people close to him.... he doesn't mean what he's said... he's been feeling low from the past couple of days, seeing how the love of his life.... his girlfriend... is about to move out of his cabin and he's going to get less time to spend with her" Raj said in a serious tone, making me choke.

To be continued...