Bound by Vows

Chapter-28

Payal’s POV

I was getting ready. We, as in whole family are going to the restaurant for his birthday.

"I knew it" Divya said entering the room with amu.

"What?" I asked.

"This" she said pointing to the saree i am wearing.

"Is it not good? Should i change into another one?" I said looking down at printed saree I wore.

According to me its fine...

"Saree is good di but not for this occasion" amu said while i gave them confused look.

"Bhabhi, its bhai's birthday. So wear something hot and sexy" divi said...

"Diviii...no way...i am good in these clothes" i said refusing them.

"No. you're wearing this.its final...i knew you must not have western clothes...so i brought mine for

you..."she said showing me the dress which i didn't saw earlier in her hand.

"No divi...i can't" i said still refusing..

"See i told you na divya, di would never agree to it..." Amu said making faces...

"I swear bhabhi, it’s brand new piece...i have not wear it for even once" divya said...

"Its not the case divi...i don't have any issue wearing your clothes" i said assuring her.

"Then what?" Divi asked...

"I have left wearing these types of clothes years back...and secondly mumma and papa would also be

present there...how can i" i said stating my reasons.

"Ohho bhabhi!!! We are not that narrow minded...mom dad consider you as their daughter...when they

can allow me then why not you" divya said...

"And di you should start wearing these clothes again...when there is jiju with you then why to fear" amu

said knowing my reasons well.

"But still" i said...

"No!!! I am not listening anything... please bhabhi...for us... please" divya requested...

"Okay...fine...now don't make such faces in front of me" i said while laughing...

"Yipee" They both hi-fives amusing me with their childishness.

"Okay di, you get ready. We will meet you downstairs" amu said while i nodded.

I hope i would look fine in this blue colour one piece.

After half an hour

I walked down the stairs to find the floor empty.

Where is everyone??? I thought...

"Mita di, where is everyone?" I asked the maid.

"Everyone left" she said shocking me.

They left without me. How will i go then.

I came out to the living room and started calling amu.

"Amu how can left me here alone? Now how will i come there?" I asked her as soon as she picked up.

"Ohho di, relax....jiju is still there...you come with him okay... aunty told us that you will come with

jiju...and aashi is also with us" she informed.

"Okay fine!!!" I said and hung up the call.

Oh no!!! I will have to bear his presence alone during the whole ride. I am still angry with him due to

morning happenings.

But where is he? I didn't saw him yet. I turned and saw him descending down from the stairs.

And what shocked me that he is wearing the same black shirt i brought for him.

How? How did he found it? I kept it in my closet.

Kabir’s POV

I stepped inside my room to get ready for the dinner.

When i came back from office, i met everyone downstairs.

Mom told me to come after getting ready. They are leaving and Payal will come with me.

I looked around my room but its empty.

Where is she?

Is she still upset due to morning happening. Well i didn't wanted to scream at her but i didn't want to

discuss dad's issue with her, infact with anyone.

That is a sore topic for me and mention of it with anyone rage me.

Sound of water confirmed me she is in washroom. I walked in the closet looking for clothes to wear.

I picked out the clothes but my gaze fall on a shirt lying on the floor.

I picked it up and saw its new piece looking at the packing. But i don't remember purchasing it. Looking

at the brand i know it’s not that expensive.

Did she brought it for me? A small smile came on my face. This is the second gift i got for my birthday.

First was doll's card.

I decided to wear this shirt.

Why? To impress her? My subconscious asked. To which i shut it up.

After getting ready i descended down the stairs but stopped when i saw her.

She is looking hot and sexy like hell.

"Shall we leave now" she asked breaking my trance.

"Huh!! Ye...yes" i said clearing my voice.

We moved out of the house and sat in my car.

She sat at passenger seat and my thoughts moved to morning.

As usual i was going to office but my eyes fall on the familiar figure standing at bus stop.

What is she doing here? Does she go to her college by public transport.

Its look like yes. I told her to sit in the car but she refused as usual.

But when i threatened her, she agreed.

Later on, i instructed her to go by car daily. Its actually my fault I never gave a thought to it but later

than never.

Focusing on present, i saw her focus on her mobile phone while a frown appeared on her face.

I wanted to look into her mobile what she is seeing but it may lead to accident as i am driving.

But i am not liking this silence. To divert her mind i started talking.

"I wouldn't have mind it if you gave it to me directly" i said successfully gaining her attention towards

me.

She gave me a confused look.

"You know what i am talking about" i said.

"No i don't" she said something for the first time in last 15 minutes.

I pointed out my shirt to let her know what i am talking about.

"Ya... whatever" she said ignoring me.

Seriously Kabir someone is ignoring you. How could you let that happen.

"I asked you something" i said again.

"I also asked you something in the morning. Did you answer me that. No na...then why you expect me

to answer you anything" she said in a sweetest voice.

"See i know you're angry on me due to morning happening but that topic is touchy for me and I don't

like if someone questions me about that" i explained myself to someone for the first time.

"But if you share with someone, maybe they could help you in that matter" she voiced her opinion.

"I don't need your help in that and can you please leave that matter" i asked her as i don't want to spoil

my mood.

"Okay fine...i won't ask you anything about that now" she said which i really appreciate.

"Now back to my question" i said smirking...

"Well i didn't planned it to give it to you. Infact to even purchase it" she said confusing me.

"Why so?" I asked her.

"Well i liked it so purchased it and didn't gave it to you as i thought you may not like it as its not that

expensive" She said her point.

"Right. I don't wear such cheap clothes" i said which she got offended with it.

"Then why are you wearing it. Remove it right now" she said reaching for my shirt's collar.

"Easy woman" i said holding her hand with my one hand.

Car came to an halt due to red signal.

I turned towards her still holding her hand and pulled her to my chest.

"You know i don't mind even if you remove my shirt" i said in a husky voice and paused.

Her eyes are wide staring me in shock.

I pulled her more closer and started again "but you know baby we can't started here in the car".

It took her sometime to understand what i am saying but when she understood her face was crimson

red with shyness and shock.

"Yo-" she started but honking of cars stopped her.

I saw green signal and started driving again after leaving her hand.

"Yuck!!! You're shameless. How can you relate this thing to that" she said making faces.

I smirked at her accusation.

"What thing?" I asked making innocent face.

"Ohh please!!! You know what is that thing...you only started that...okay!!!"she said making disgusting

face.

I like to irritate her very much.

"On a serious note, i liked the shirt very much. And its not cheap...it might be not that expensive but its

good...thank you for that" i said.

She gave me a broad smile while i saw for the first time on her face since our marriage.

"But where did you found it? I kept it safely in my closet" she asked me.

"Well, you can say its rightful owner found it himself" i said with a smile.

We reached the place and its five star hotel.

I came out of the car. We walked inside the restaurant together.

"Welcome Mr and Mrs Khurana. I will escort you to your table" a man said as soon as we entered.

He lead us to our table. Everyone is already present there.

"Finally you guys are here" kunal said.

Its a round table.

He sat beside Kunal. Now, the only vacant seat is beside him only. I sat there.

So the seat arrangement is like this...

Kunal, amu, mummy, aashi, papa, divya, me, and then Kabir.

"It’s after so long that whole family is together for dinner outside" papa said with a smile.

"Yes, you're right. I don't even remember last time when we sit together like this" mummy said. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

"Hmm...i think it was 2 years back on divi's birthday" Kunal said after giving it a thought.

"Hmm...its because of Kabir only. He is always too busy in his work" mummy said complaining.

"Ohh...come on mom...you know i will not leave my work for anything in this world" kabir said.

"Seriously Kabir, for you your work is more important than family...huhh!!" Mumma said

"Mom, its not like that. Family is equally important for me but sometimes work doesn't allow me" kabir

explained surprising me.

I have realised few things about him today-

1) He is not that bad as i used to think. I mean he accepted my gift. I am happy about it.

2) He loves his family very much.

"Bhai!!! you should learn this from me. See i never miss family outings" kunal said with a smile.

"Ya ya!!! Or you can rephrase it like that you never miss to avoid office work for any lame excuse" Kabir

mocked.

Amu started laughing loudly and kunal gave her a glare.

Everyone joined her in laughing.

Soon dinner served on table. I looked at aashi who is happily eating from mummy's hand. I wanted her

to sit beside me but its okay if she is happy that way i am also happy.

"So, Kabir when are you taking off from office?" Mummy asked him eyeing me.

What is that look?

"Why would i mom?" Kabir asked.

"For your honeymoon offcourse" mummy said making me choke on my food.

Kabir passed me a glass of water and divya rubbed my back.

I shared a look with him.

Honeymoon?? No way??? How can we??? Honeymoon is for couples like real couples unlike us.

"I am busy mom" he said looking at mom.

"Yeah! Like you are since the time you got married" mom said.

"Its been around 3 months for your marriage and still you guys have not gone for your honeymoon yet.

I think it right time to go" papa said voicing his opinion.

I looked towards kabir who clenched his teeth and ready to shout at papa. I know he won't like his

opinion.

I immediately put my hand over his palm under the table to stop him.

I don't want him to spoil this beautiful time.

He looked towards my side and i moved my neck saying no to him.

He thankfully listened to me and didn't said anything further.

I tried to pull my hand back but he clutches it tightly and put it on his thighs.

I tried to wiggle but he only tighten it.

"So, where are you going bhai?" Kunal asked raising the topic again.

"Nowhere" Kabir replied

"Daddy, what is this hoeymoon" aashi asked innocently

Everyone got silent for a minute...

"Vo...vo...doll...its..." He started but stopped.

I laughed silently at his attempt.

"Baby, its a trip for big people...not for kids" i said trying to form a correct word.

"Hmm... that's means i will not be going with daddy" she said dejectedly...

"Yes baby you can't" divi said.

"On the contrary, bhai and bhabhi would be going to give you a little sibling. So what is the use of yours

there" divi said teasingly only for me to hear.

My face got red due to embarrassment. It’s not like i am ready for that but if someone talk about it, its

natural to get shy.

My attention got back to my hand which is still in his hand.

I again tried only to result him increasing his grip.

I looked at his side but he was talking normally with mumma.

What is his problem?

"So bhabhi ready?" Divya asked beside me.

"Ready for what?" I asked confusingly

"For tonight party" she said.

I gave her confused look.

"Ohh!!! Bhai didn't told you?" She asked

"What?" I asked.

"We are going to club after dinner" she said.

"We???" I asked eyeing mummy papa.

"Offcourse they are not coming with us. And ashi also going to home with mom after dinner" she said

clearing my doubts.

"Ohh...okay!!!" I said digesting the news.

Ohh god!!! I have not been to club from last 4 years.