Jiya was sitting on the floor surrounded by her new female relatives. Opposite of her Shubh was seated surrounded by the male population. They were playing antakshri, a war of bollywood songs. In the middle of the game, Shubh excused himself to attend a call.

She just sat with the others singing along though her mind was wondering about Shubh. She traced her lips absent-mindedly thinking about the kiss. She jumped up as a hand squeezed her shoulder.

"Shup karo! (Stay quiet)" Her mother-in-law ushered her.

She led her out of the group and into the kitchen away from prying eyes.

"Listen to me, Shubh's boss wants him in Chennai today" Her mother-in-law told her.

"But ma, I haven't packed" Jiya panicked.

"I know. Let him go alone. I'll take you this weekend" She informed Jiya.

Jiya felt a pang but she smiled, "Ji(yes) ma"

"Now go help him" Her mother-in-law tapped her cheek and left the kitchen.

Jiya put on her saree's end over her head and treaded light steps to their room. She had been with him for only two days and has spoken only for a very few hours but she felt weird. Before she could sense it she was standing before their room. The door was left open and someone shuffling in could be heard. She walked in and closed the door behind her.

"Hey" She said slipping the saree off from her head.

"Hey" He replied pausing a moment to take in her appearance.

"Ma said you have to leave" She fiddled with her fingers.

"Yeah, they need me urgently" He piled in some of his shirts into the suitcase.

"So, you got a house?" She asked.

"Nah, I'll stay in a hotel" He shrugged zipping up his backpack.

"When do you leave?" Her voice cracked involuntarily.

"I got a flight by 9:35p.m tonight" He pulled out some clothes out of his cupboard.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" She asked as he walked to the bathroom with a towel in hand.

"Pack those books in that backpack?" He shrugged.

"Sure" She nodded her head the tiniest.

He smiled at her and disappeared into the bathroom. She walked to the desk where the books were piled. There were various botany books. NCERT Textbooks, some reference books and Alesh materials. She thought maybe her pati was very much dedicated towards his job. She zipped his bag close and turned around. Shubh stood before her with his arms crossed over his tee cladded chest.

"What are you staring at?" She asked in a small voice.

"You" He muttered under his breath which was not heard by her.

She narrowed her eyes and put her hands on her waist trying to look intimidating. He let out a chuckle as he moved towards her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. She placed her arms on his chest to straighten herself and also balance on her legs which suddenly became very weak.

"I know we haven't still spent a proper day but I'll make it up to you once you come to me this weekend" He whispered burying his head into the crook of her neck and took a deep breath.

"Will you miss me?" She asked shakily.

"Yes" He whispered holding her and looking into her eyes.

The words that she knew didn't seem to interpret what she wanted to say so she just wrapped her arms tightly across his back and rested her cheek against his chest. His arms squeezed the tiny her into a gentle embrace.

"Have you packed everything?" He heard her speak quietly.

"I guess so" He replied, his voice hoarse.

"What if you forgot something?" She asked pulling off from the hug.

"You can bring it when you come over there" He tugged her to him by her waist.

"What if you took something that is mine?" She asked caressing his cheeks.

"You can get it when you come over there" He replied.

"What if I need it when I'm here" She asked.

"Why don't you check for your things then?" He started to move.

She grabbed him by his arm and pulled him back. He stumbled towards her.

"What?" He scowled.

She pressed her lips against his and wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer.Her actions surprised him.As he recovered from shock,and put his arms around her waist and deepen the kiss,she pulled apart.

"Paagal" She muttered.

"Kya?" He asked breathless.

"Tu paagal hai" She said it in his face as he captured her lips again.