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Next morning, Reya got up practically on top of Atharv . The feel of him against her made her sigh in bliss. She was feeling a lot better after sleeping .

When she looked up ,she saw Atharv’s eyes on her face . He kissed her forehead, combing his fingers through her hair.

"Why haven't you left today, before me waking up ?", Reya asked resting her head on his shoulder. She wasn't even finding their closeness odd.

" I didnt see the need to , since you already know "Atharv said with a sheepish smile. Reya also smiled snuggling closer.

"Firefly , soon there would be someone to check on you. I need to leave ", Reya's smile shrunk on his words.

Atharv saw her reaction "You are not going to college today. I will come with Adira to take you to our place "He said .

"What will I say to mom ? "Reya asked .

"I will handle it, you don't worry ." Atharv said and moved out of bed. Reya watched him leave through her window. She again closed her eyes not liking the distance being stretched between them.

After sometime , Zoya entered her room looking ready for college. "You feeling better? “She asked and Reya nodded.

Zoya left after sometime with Ishaan.

They were in the car, when Zoya said "I am worried about her. She is behaving strangely from sometime now".

"Don't worry , baby. She will be fine" Ishaan said kissing her hand.

Reya freshened up and left the room. Aisha asked her about how was she feeling. Reya tried to ease her worry .

She were sitting in the sitting area after breakfast, when Adira and Atharv entered .

Adira hugged her and asked her about how was she feeling. Once they settled down, Adira said " Aunty , can we take Reya with us. She will only get bored at home "

"But..." Aisha started.

"We will make sure she is okay. We won't let her stress or tire herself out " Adira said with such puppy eyes that Aisha agreed. Atharv shook his head, he knew very well how Adira can have people putty in her hand.

Reya changed into jeans and a cute peach top and left with them.

"Why didn't you go to college today?", Reya asked them.

"Wasn't in mood." Adira said with a shrug.

Soon they reached Rathore mansion. Meera was waiting for them. Reya was feeling a bit nervous, Atharv moved beside her and placed her hand on his waist "Relax ! You have come before “He said with a smile. Reya relaxed on his touch and returned his smile .

Meera felt adoration for the cute girl, who was going to be the part of their family soon. When she asked about drinks, Reya denied saying that she just had breakfast .

Atharv didn't force her as he knew it was the truth. They spent sometime talking and getting comfortable. Reya was sitting at a distance from Atharv .Her squirming was increasing with passing minutes, Atharv knew that she needed his touch.

He told Meera and Adira that he wanted to spend sometime with her. They got up making excuses. Adira saying that she forgot about an important lecture that she needed to take. Meera said that Raghav had asked her to do something.

When they were alone, Atharv asked her to come to his floor. Reya saw the beauty of forest in full light today. It was mesmerizing. Atharv was leaning against the glass looking at her.

When she didn't give him any attention, Atharv pouted unknowingly. He wasn't liking to be ignored.

"Its not going anywhere, sit down " Atharv sulked taking her to his bed. Reya saw his expressions and found his behavior utterly cute.

Soon they settled down to watch a movie on his bed. Reya was asleep before the climax of the movie. They were cuddled closely .

Atharv knew that she needed to sleep, so he settled down beside her, touching her cheeks softly. She was leaning into his touch like a kitten.