Page 42 of ARIDHI: His Never-Ending Desire

You were dumb before but now you are smart enough to find out the damn truth.

The words reflected at me through the white paper as I sat on the chair of my cabin.

I am confused now. What does this person want? The audacity of this person to directly send me an envelope in my workplace.

After that night with Ruvit, I decided to let the past be past.

I will never be able to recover if I by any chance found Ruvit connected to my grandpa's accident.

It's not like I'm doubting. I'm sure whatever I'm thinking is absurd.

Ruvit is not likely to kill my grandpa intentionally. Right.

Hell, he can't even be involved in the same accident. It might be some other day.

But why? Why can't my mind accept this?

I don't want to find the damn truth.

But if I'm sure Ruvit doesn't have anything to do with it then wae I don't want to find the truth?

Should I give it a try?

Shrugging off my thoughts, I checked the other envelope my assistant Naksh brought me.

The envelope was in light brown colour with a red royal seal on it.

I flipped it to see the sender's address but it was all blank.

"Where did you get it?" I asked Naksh who was standing in front of my table with other files in his hand.

"As usual. The mail box where all the messages come for you." He replied professionally.

I gave him a nod as I removed the seal from the envelope.

I opened it and found a letter imprinted on a beige colour paper.

To Ms. Aridhi Agarwal,

Congratulations on being invited to World's no. 1 Business programme as one of our Chief guests. We would heartily welcome your presence in our event. Thank you for your precious time.

VENUE: Mohan Mahal, Jaipur.

I blinked in surprise. I can't believe my eyes because this feels so unrealistic.

I'm going to get goosebumps now.

I, Aridhi Agarwal, is being invited to World's no. 1 Business programme???

Is this the sign to reveal my identity as the Business Queen?

I'm so happy!

It is like my dream came true.

I never thought about being invited as a Chief guest to such a big event. But now it's happening.

Ahhhhh!!!! Here I come Jaipur.

Wait-what? Jaipur? As in Rajasthan?

I looked at the letter again and re-read the venue until it was processed in my brain.

No. No. No.

I can't go to Jaipur in just three days!

I checked the date too for confirmation.

I gestured Naksh to go out and he followed the order.

"No way!! This ain't going to happen!!" I shouted on top of my lungs.

Why? Just why God?

You know na I took such a long break due to those wedding functions. I have got so much work to do.

I can't manage it all in just freaking 3 days.

I also don't want to leave the work behind because only I know how much I missed my work and the burden my employees have to endure.

Moreover, I don't think my family is going to agree. They are meeting me after such a long time.

I stood up from the chair with the letter in my hand.

But I definitely can't miss this golden opportunity.

I started to spin round and round to express the giddiness in my skin.

?

Even though Ruvit pleased me enough yesterday in his office, I still want to go on a date with him.

Just the two of us. Anywhere he takes me.

I don't know what's wrong with me. But nowadays I feel like the happiest person in the world.

I feel special, so much special, to myself and to Ruvit.

I just want to stay with him all day and night. But this distance is killing me.

It's already past 11 at night.

And yes, we are staying in Singhania's mansion till our stay in Delhi.

Everyone is sleeping and here me, like a lovesick girl, drooling all over a certain guy.

I took my phone and opened the phone's gallery. I started to scroll through all the photos of me and Ruvit.

*For Reference*

I am definitely smiling from the way I'm adoring our every picture.

The ring in my finger came in my vision, reminding me of my engagement with Ruvit.

It was shining with his name.

"I'm his fiancee now." I murmured to myself in the silence of the room.

I put the phone aside and stretched my arms as I stood up from the bed.

A melody of anklets broke out in the room as I walked towards the balcony.

The cold breeze touched my bare skin on my arms and legs once I felt the air of nature.

Suddenly a black shadow got my attention. The shadow of a person formed near the main gates of the mansion.

That didn't scoop me out until I saw the person jumping off the big iron gates without much effort.

What the hell-

Should I inform Vijay uncle?

The shadow walked on the white pavement, leading them to the entrance of the house.

It was then the light from a nearby street lamp fell on the shadow, I immediately recognised him.

My jaw dropped, not believing my eyes.

Wtf Ruvit is doing here? I can't be mistaken by the way this shadow is taking steps with a gracious walk.

The structure and the face - although covered by a hoodie - can't be mistaken.

I went inside the room to take my phone.

I messaged him before going again on the balcony.

The reply was almost quick.

God this man!

I shifted my gaze from my mobile to Ruvit who was standing under my balcony.

He looked up and I immediately blushed.

I looked at my phone again as I texted him.

(A man can do anything

for his favorite woman.)

Ohh? I controlled the urge to giggle as another message popped up.

I scrunched my nose. If I'm distracting, wae he is getting distracted?

I observed his actions when he put his phone in his pocket.

He looked up at the ceiling passing beside my room. Well, it isn't that high.

But don't tell me he is going to climb this? What if he falls? I won't be called a criminal to witness the scene, right?

He gave me one of his charming smiles as he made its way to the ceiling.

"Ruv!! You will-" I tried to shout but was cut off by him.

He gestured me to remain quiet by putting his finger on his lips.

Okay Daddy.

He easily climbed onto the ceiling like any lizard.

Once he was in an approaching range, he left the ceiling and held the railings of the balcony.

I think my heart just skipped a beat. The way his body just flexed.

Damn, I'm screaming internally!!

I forwarded my hand to his level but instead of holding it, he pulled himself on the railings and directly jumped beside me.

"Could you handle my weight?" He asked when I turned my body towards him.

"No, I guess." I chuckled nervously.

"We both might have fallen from here if I had held your hand." He explained.

"By the way.." He smirked and pulled me closer by my waist.

"Nice dress." He whispered against my ear.

I blushed as I realised I was just wearing a tank top with shorts above my knees.

The smell of his cologne reached my nostrils as he embraced me.

I snuggled into him while wrapping my arms around his neck.

He lifted me up from the ground and walked towards the bedroom.

"I missed you, Ruviii" I admitted as I engulfed the fragrance of his body.

"That's wae I'm here." He chuckled in his deep low voice before resting me on the bed.

"You wanted to go on a date, right? Let's go." He said.

"Right now?" I asked on which he gave me a nod.

"Where do you want to go?" He asked, taking a seat beside me.

My eyes sparkled as I replied, "How about an amusement park?"

He stared at me for a few seconds and then smiled.

"Sounds great. Go and get ready."

I went to my wardrobe and took out a black maxi dress with white and pink flowers on it.

I went to the washroom to change.

When I stepped out, I saw Ruvit talking on his phone.

It was just then I realised we were wearing matching clothes.

He was all clad in a pink shirt with black pants. The white hoodie he was wearing was now laying beside him on the bed.

I removed the anklets and wore the bracelet Ruvit gave me.

Yes, the one he gave me at the airport. I preserved it and will always.

He turned back as if he just sensed my presence and walked towards me after hanging up.

"You will catch a cold like this."

"But it's perfect." I coaxed.

"I will give you my hoodie if you are going to be a good girl and change it." He suggested while tracing his fingers on my hand.

Well, how can I say no now? But wouldn't he also catch a cold in just a shirt?

"Okay then." I kissed him on the cheek.

He stared at me while I rushed towards the washroom again after taking a bootcut jeans and a top from the wardrobe.

It took me a minute to change when I came back in the room.

He was staring at one of my photos which I put in a frame just yesterday.

I wore his hoodie and it fell down to my hip bone.

The sleeves are big so I folded them a little and wore my boots.

I walked towards him and kept my chin on his shoulder.

His eyes met mine and he placed the photo frame back.

"Let's go now!" I giggled in excitement.

He returned it with a smile and nodded.

"But we have to jump off the balcony." He said.

"What? No way!" I denied.

"Yes way! We don't have any other options." He grinned sarcastically.

"Can't we go through the main door?" I asked innocently.

"Who will lock them once we are out?" He pointed out.

"Is it necessary?"

"Of course, thieves aren't as generous as me."

"You are a thief?" I gasped.

"Says the person whose heart I have stolen." He chuckled.

The heat crept my cheeks and spread to my ears. This man is definitely becoming more flirty day by day.

He looked around the room for a minute.

He then removed the bedsheet and picked up a few more sheets from the wardrobe.

I understood what he was planning to do. So, I helped him tie all of the sheets together.

We walked outside on the balcony.

While he was hooking the one end of the tied sheets to the railing, I locked my bedroom's door so that no one could enter inside.

Then I joined him before closing the balcony door behind us.

"Follow after me but if you think you won't be able to, then just jump off. I will catch you!" He assured and thank fuck for that.

I nodded at him as he held the railing and jumped off in the air.

The other end of the tied sheets was around his torso so he balanced himself pretty well.

He landed on the ground safely as he unfurled the sheets from himself and threw them at me.

The lump forming in my throat is a clear indication that I'm afraid to pull out this stunt.

Nevertheless, I tied the sheets around my waist as tightly and safely as I could.

I took a long breath as I reminded myself of what Ruvit said.

Chill Aridhi. This man will not let you fall or die. Just trust him with all your guts.

Funny how I used to pray to God in such situations before Ruvit came into my life. But now, everything in my life just revolves around him.

He has become the centre of attention in my life and I clearly love it.

I held the railing and jumped off it just like Ruvit.

Thank you balcony for not being on so much height!

My eyes were closed but snapped open when I heard a tearing sound.

C'mon I am not that heavy.

When I thought I was going to land on the ground, I stopped in mid air. The rope was short for me, I guess.

I saw Ruvit standing below me with his arms open.

He mumbled something but I didn't hear it because all my attention was on the rope which could break any minute.

It was just when Ruvit smiled in an assuring way, I took the hint.

I untied the knots wrapped around my waist slowly.

And again I was in the air, more freely this time but soon felt the warmth of his body.

He caught me aggressively in bridal style before I could even see the ground.

I looked up at him but he was walking towards the main gates by now.

"Will the amusement park still be open?" I asked the question which I should have long ago.

"Not a problem even if it would be closed." He replied while making me stand beside him.

"How?" I wondered.

"I will buy it! Then it will all be in your hands." He turned in my direction and winked.

What!?

He is seriously going to buy an amusement park!?

I stared at him in amusement while he opened the main gates without making any sound.

I followed him after closing the gates behind.

I shivered as the cold air passed through. It's really cold outside.

"Won't you catch a cold in this shirt?" I asked while tucking my hand onto his shirt from behind.

"I have an extra coat." He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and matched my walking speed.

"Where?" My eyes met his as he pointed forward.

I followed his gaze and saw a super bike parked infront of me. A coat was hung on it too.

"You have a bike!?" I squeal in excitement, taking a look of his bike.

"Got to know about your biker fantasy." He whispered near my neck, standing behind me.

I turned around and stared in his eyes.

"You are spoiling me Mr. Rathore by completing all of my fantasies!" I giggled and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I'm not spoiling you. It's my responsibility to keep my future wife happy." His arm went to hold me by my hips.

Soon I was lifted by him at the level our foreheads touch.

He walked ahead and made me sit on the bike.

I didn't remove my hands from him. Instead I started to play with his hair strands at the back of his head.

We stared into each other's eyes in the middle of the night.

His eyes went on my lips and then came again on me.

Right, I didn't kiss him today. And also I wanna tell him about the invitation by The Business Programme.

I pulled him closer by grabbing his shirt's collar so that our lips brushed against.

His eyes shone with desperation.

He immediately pressed his lips on me and started devouring me.

"Mhm.." I moaned in his mouth.

His hand slipped to my waist in the process of our rough kiss.

He pulled away and adored me with his eyes and mouth.

I stopped his mischief by pushing him at a distance.

He just chuckled and wore his coat while passing me the helmet. I took it and strapped it in place.

Ruvit wore his helmet and sat on the bike in front of me.

I spread my legs on either side of the seat for ease.

The backseat is slightly higher than front seat so I automatically came to Ruvit's head level.

I thought of tickling him from his waist but dropped the idea. Rather, I go with my hands on his shoulders.

He started the engine and the bike roared on the empty road.

Butterflies bloom in my stomach as the steadiness of the bike made me back hug Ruvit.

He looked at me through the rear mirror and I gave him a smile.

The cologne of his body reached my nostrils as I dipped my head in the juncture between his neck and shoulders.

My arms hold onto his waist for the balance.

We cut through the air on the long highway with his perfect biking skills.

Damn, I don't want this highway to ever end.

Can time stop here? Can I cling onto Ruvit like this for the eternity?

~·~

This bike scene was totally out of my planned list.

But I gave it because I wanted to have a whole chapter of their first date! ??

So yeah let's meet on their date~

An important message!!

From now, I won't be updating on Scrollstack. Just on Wattpad.

Also, I'm deciding to make stories on youtube. What say y'all?