Niharika's POV

I was relaxed at the turn of events finally. I was fortunate enough to have Arpit in my life, I realized.

The chain of my thoughts were broken, when I heard Arpit's devastated voice. 

"I am sorry, Niharika. You had to face too much because of me. I am sorry."

I moved out of the café after making the payments, ignoring this idiot completely. He followed me in the parking. He was in deep thoughts and I was indeed, irritated at him.

I sat on the passenger seat of my car and gave him the keys. I didn't want to drive. I wanted to share his company. 

He sat in the car and cupped my face with his trembling hands, apologizing again.

"Why the f*ck are you are apologizing for something for which you aren't even at fault? I won't be annoyed at you because of that psycho." I screamed at him.  

"You trusted me without judging me at once, matters me, dear. You never gave me any chance to get annoyed. The encounter with psycho doesn't matter to me. It's you who matters. I just love you." I mumbled in a low voice snuggling in his chest as I hugged him. 

"You are love, my dear. Thank you." He mumbled back planting a short, but passionate kiss on my lips. He was short of words but his eyes had lit up. 

"Come on, now drive and take me home. I am tired." I said him feigning annoyance.

"I want you to hear me out. Please understand and help me." He said in a serious monotone as he ignited the car. Well! Forgot to tell you that my man learnt to drive my car and I love admiring him as he drives.

"What happened?" I said in a not-so-serious tone. 

"My mother.. Niharika, my mother..." he stuttered.

"She found the pictures and she considers me the same as those pictures." I spoke rationally. I knew anyone would think this, that's why I didn't take this matter in the police. 

"I am sorry." He said again focussing on the road as he drove. 

"You don't need to be. Your trust matters and I can clear the things, if you want. Let's go your home." I suggested as a matter of fact. 

"She is not in the right mood. I don't think it's a good idea. She might...she might, Niharika" he stuttered again.

"Speak ill to me. I will make sure that she won't. Come on, let's go." I completed his sentences. 

"Thanks. You are so much understanding. Sorry to bother you always." He said.

"I didn't apologize for Yash that day, you are making me guilty. You need not apologize again and again. I don't like my man doing it." I said feigning a frown. 

Focussing his eyes on the road, he said, "You had an hectic day today and still you are ready for an another round of challenges. You are so selfless. Umm.. I love you." 

He was indeed, looking very handsome in his state of mixed emotions. I know he was angry over that bitch. I wanted to tell him that he is the best because he didn't give a damn to those pictures even once. He turned towards the lane of his house, it was almost empty in the evening. It was dusk by now and I could see the orangish sky as the sun was setting. 

I removed my seat belt and moved towards his lap. Sitting on his lap, I whispered in his ears, "I love you, my man", smashing my lips on to his. We were enjoying our urgent, passionate kiss savoring every corner of each others' mouth when someone honked. We stood in the middle of the lane, so Arpit begin driving, this time faster to reach his home while I sat on the same position giggling at him.

"O! Niharika, you look so cute. I will eat you just now", Arpit said as he parked the car in front of his house. 

"Tonight, you are welcome." I whispered as I opened the door and hopped out giggling, winking and whistling at him. 

Soon, we headed towards his mom. My heartbeat was pounding hard as we stood at the main door. 

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