Page 34 of ARIDHI: His Never-Ending Desire

"5 Lakh se ek paisa bhi kam nhi lenge hum!!" All the girls demanded in unison.

(We will not take even a single penny less than 5 lakh!!)

"Itne jyada??" Aarti, Aridhi's Mother and Navya, Nandini's mother glared at their daughters.

(This many??)

"Ofcourse!! Manish Bhaiya, If you want your shoes back, give us 5 lakh and that's it." Aridhi glanced at Manoj,"What's say, uncle?"

"Yes. Yes. Ofcourse." Manoj chuckled and looked at his elder son,"Just give them or else walk without shoes!"

"Right. Bro Just give them as many as they wish!" Ruvit said,"Ghum fir k paise ghar mein hi aane hain!" He winked at Aridhi.

(They are going to come to our house, eventually!)

Aridhi shot a glare at him as everyone chuckled.

"Just say that you didn't even try to hide my shoes, Idiot!" Manish rolled his eyes playfully at Ruvit.

Ruvit chuckled as a sinister smile appeared on his face.

"Joote do, Paise lo!" Ruvit shrugged his shoulders as he sat on a chair while manspreading.

(Give Shoes, take money!)

Aridhi stood up from her seat and signalled all her Girls Group.

"Girls! Let's get the shoes and throw them at his face." Aridhi said while forcing a smile at Ruvit in particular.

Ruvit smiled back at Aridhi as she frowned at him.

"What's up with this confidence? Huh..we lost against them, you know?" Dhruv whispered yelled to his best friend.

"Yeah, because of you!!" Ruvit glared at Dhruv,"But you know I'm happy even after losing, because I lost to My Ardhangini. Her win means My win! Her happiness means My happiness!"

"So..you want to deliberately lose to her?" Dhruv nudged his shoulder with Ruvit's.

"Of course not. It won't be fair that way. Anyways, I'm not an idiot like you, I always walk up with backup plans. Just have faith in me!" Ruvit grinned at his best friend.

"Ohh Cool!" Dhruv gave him a thumbs up.

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Aridhi opens the box in which the shoes were kept.

But to her surprise there weren't any shoes in the box.

"Where are the Shoes??" One of the girls shouted in surprise.

A Note was kept in the box as Aridhi took it in her hand.

'I can let you win just like that to see that Smile on your face, Ardhangini. But I think we should have a real game.' The Note represented.

Aridhi deposited the note in her purse without getting noticed by others.

She bit back the smile which was about to form on her face.

"Wahh!! I made sure to hide them at a perfect spot but those bastards still found them" Nandini whined.

All the other girls followed her expression. But Aridhi—She was lost in her own thoughts.

By grabbing the hem of her dress, she stood up and suddenly ran away from the room.

All the girls were searching for the shoes in an unused part of the Mansion which was upstairs. As they saw Aridhi running, they followed her.

Aridhi was in mid-stairs when she saw Ruvit just where the stairs are ending.

He was standing there, as if waiting for her only.

She stepped gradually downstairs, her blue eyes still on Ruvit's jet black eyes.

"Kya hua? Dulhe ki saaliyo ne har manli?" Ruvit said in a challenging tone.

(What happened? Did Groom's sister-in-laws have given up?)

Aridhi smiled mockingly as she stopped beside Ruvit, her left arm brushing Ruvit's hard chest.

"Dulhan k Devar ji!! Aap apni chinta kariye kyuki thodi der mein aap jarur har manne wale hain."

(Bride's Brother-in-law!! You better care about yourself because you are the one who is going to give up after a few minutes.)

"Try. Me. Ardhangini." Were all the words Aridhi heard before Dj started to play the song—'Joote dedo Paise Lelo'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bFdooCz6bY

Aridhi finger snapped at Ruvit as she went with the flow of the song.

As the music started in the Background, Ruvit sang along it.

"Dulhe ki saaliyon, Oh hare dupatte vaaliyon.."

Aridhi looked behind her as Ruvit was following her while singing in his goddamn sexy voice.

"Dulhe ki saaliyon, Oh hare dupatte vaaliyon, Joote de do paise lelo.." Ruvit winked at her.

"Dulhan ke devar, Tum dikhalao na yuh tevar.." Aridhi faced Ruvit as she sang the next part.

She kept both hands on his biceps to push him with her full force.

Ruvit dramatically pretended to fall in hope that Aridhi would hold him but no, she didn't.

At the right time, Dhruv came and held his best friend from behind.

"Dulhan ke devar, Tum dikhalao na yuh tevar, Paise dedo joote lelo!" Now this time, Nandini sang while pointing her index finger at the Boys.

The hustle bustle going on in the background didn't stop Boys and Girls from singing, dancing and competing with each other for the Groom's shoes.

On one hand, Rituals were going on peacefully and on the other, a war—a friendly war.

Joote de do paise lelo

Joote de do paise lelo

"Ajee note gino ji" Aridhi requested.

(Count the money)

"Joote lao" Ruvit grinned.

(Bring the Shoes)

"Zid chhodo ji" Nandini sulked.

(Don't be Stubborn)

"Joote lao" Dhruv chuckled.

(Bring the Shoes)

"Fraud hain kya hum" Aridhi questioned.

(Do you think we are a fraud?)

"Tum hi jano" Ruvit shrugged.

(You know that)

"Akdu ho tum" Nandini frowned.

(You are Stubborn)

"Jo bhi mano" Dhruv smiled.

(Up to you)

"Ajee baat badhegi" Aridhi clasped her hands together.

(Things will escalate)

"Badh jaane do" Ruvit held her closer by her waist.

(Let them escalate)

"Maang chadhegi" Nandini rolled her eyes playfully.

(Bid will increase)

"Chadh jaane do" Dhruv made her swirl.

(Let it increase)

"Adho na aise" Aridhi caressed Ruvit's cheeks.

(Don't be a Stubborn)

"Pehle joote" Ruvit kissed her cheek and ran away.

(Shoes first)

"Pehle Paise!!" The girls stumped their feet.

(Money first)

The shoes Girls hid in the box at first were found by Ruvit. And he replaced the shoes with that Note.

He hid the shoes near the Mandap after then. He covered them with cloth.

A little girl found them and as she shouted 'shoes' everyone's attention went to her.

But before anyone could notice the shoes, Ruvit threw a cloth on them again and ran towards it to pick them up.

As soon as Ruvit bent, Aridhi stopped him by grabbing his shoulder and eventually she pulled him in a kiss.

Ruvit loses all his senses by the sudden kiss but he doesn't back away.

Nandini took it as an opportunity and picked up the shoes and ran away from the Boys.

"We have to work on your ideas of stopping me" Ruvit mumbled against her lips after the kiss broke.

"Ugh..You clichè man!" Aridhi pushed him away and ran after Nandini.

Nandini was trying to escape the Boys but they stood while circling her.

Aridhi broke the hold of two boys effortlessly when Nandini passed her the shoes.

Aridhi caught them and now all the Boys were beside her.

She was running while clashing into others without harming them.

Soon, Ruvit chased her too. He succeeded in gripping onto her hand when Aridhi tried to climb up the stairs.

"I do Love the Run and Chase thing, Ardhangini. But once you are in my arms, there will be no turning point of letting you go!" He whispered his hot breath against the shell of her ear.

Blood rushed towards her cheeks but she somehow managed to break the grip.

"Quit being Cute and Hot at the same time!" Aridhi ran up the stairs.

Meanwhile Ruvit stood stiffened there, smiling to himself but soon came back to his senses.

He followed after Aridhi as fast as possible. Aridhi was running through the corridors of the 1st floor to find a room.

Ruvit chased after her with his long legs and soon he was just a few inches away from her.

He forwarded his hand to catch Aridhi but she stepped inside a room reflexively.

Ruvit stumbled as he held the room's door to steady himself.

He entered the room when he saw Aridhi standing on the bed.

She threw a pillow at him. But Ruvit caught it without any effort.

"Don't you think you are trapped?" Ruvit wiggled his brows at her while throwing the pillow aside.

"Don't come near me Ruvit or I will scream!" Aridhi warned with a playful smile.

"I would love to hear you scream, Ardhangini!" Ruvit stepped closer to the bed.

"Ruvit, No!!" Aridhi stepped back while giggling.

With each step, Ruvit was going towards bed. Meanwhile Aridhi felt that she was already on the edge of the bed.

Her leg slipped but at the same time Ruvit held her arm, pulling her towards himself.

Aridhi grabbed his shoulder for support as the shoes fell from her hand.

The whole action caused Ruvit's back to fall onto the bed's surface and Aridhi on his chest.

His hand slipped towards the small of her back as she stared at him with her Blue shiny eyes.

Ruvit tilted his head at her while his eyes devoured hers.

Excitement got all over me since the Rituals started. I was all ready for Joota Churai Rasam.

I planned it in such a way that it was going on smoothly but then this man—in whose arms I'm currently lying—ruined my plans.

I am not complaining though.

He actually made it better. And if he wants a competition with me, then bring it on.

So, right now I just have to escape from him and after picking up the shoes, run away as fast as I can.

I tried to stand up from him but he held me tighter. Fuck his grip. It is always stronger.

"What did I say Ardhangini?" Ruvit looked at me. His eyes turning a shade darker, hell they already are enough.

"Uhm.. I-" My words cut short as Ruvit rested his forehead on mine, our nose slightly bruising to each other.

I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my body and a weird feeling near my stomach.

Is it what it is? I mean uh-No Way.

"Words, Aridhi" His eyebrows slightly twitched.

Why was it so..hot?

I gulped the lump in my throat as I said, "You won't let me go once I'm in your arms."

"Hmm.." He hummed. He HUMMED. HE FUCKING JUST HUMMED.

And it has already started to turn me on! Damn this traitor body of mine.

He traced his fingers on my forehead to keep the strands behind my ear.

Though his fingers are cold, My body is burning like I'm standing in Hell yet enough to give me a beautiful feeling of Heaven.

His fingers went down my cheeks until he wrapped them around my nape.

He squeezed it, not enough to harm me but to give pleasure.

"If you know that I won't let you go then why are you trying to run away, Ardhangini?" He asked.

But I was too busy staring at his Handsome well fitted face.

It's weird how suddenly I'm finding his voice a bit seductive.

My breath hitched as Ruvit caressed the pulse point present at the back of my neck.

Mummmyyyy!! This guy isn't Ruvit. Someone has definitely possessed him.

"I wasn't trying to run away" I passed an awkward smile.

"Good Girl." Ruvit smiled back, his same genuine smile he only gives to me.

With me still in his arms, he stood straight. His back hitting the headboard as now I was on his lap.

My hand clutched on his shoulder and biceps while his one hand was still on my waist and the other on my nape.

"How long are you going to hold me like this?" I asked him with a false bravado.

Because I'm shivering inside due to his hot and intense gaze.

"You want me to let you go?" He raised his eyebrows and damn it, He is looking so hot right now.

"Ofcourse. I mean We should go downstairs. You know half the rituals have been done already." I tried to act and speak Normal.

"You look Cute when you blush" His fingers caressed my cheeks as he whispered in my ear, "For Me."

I put a hand on his chest unknowingly but to my surprise, I felt his heartbeat. It was anything but normal.

Suddenly Ruvit loosened his grip and his head rested on the headboard behind him.

I took it as an opportunity and immediately stood up from his lap.

He didn't flinch or do something but just observed me through the corner of his eyes.

I picked up the shoes before taking a last glance at him. Is this some kind of trap or something?

"Fine. You can win!" A smile appeared on his face.

I flipped my hair in his direction before walking out of the room.

MEANWHILE WITH RUVIT:

Fuck. He clenched his jaw.

"Did I just lose my control?" He mumbled to himself while running a hand through his hairs.

He straightened his back as his head moved down to his pants.

Blood rushed towards his ears on this sudden realisation.

"Hah..this girl will definitely make me go crazy!" He covered his eyes with his palm.

"I can't take a cold shower at this Fucking moment! God" He took his phone to divert his mind.

His fingers hit the Instagram app as he swiped in DM. A circle around Aridhi's Profile grabbed his attention.

Since she blocked him, she got removed from his following and followers. But she was still there in his chats as she unblocked him.

His fingers went to tap on her profile.

"This Girl really plays with fire." He smiled to himself as he admired her.

"That damn dupatta" He cursed while zooming in on the picture,"Can't this thing stay on her shoulder like an obedient kid for now. In the future, it will just lie on the floor anyway!"

"Even the caption turns me on..what will she do about it?" He asked himself while reading the caption.