Chapter 327 - Your mother agreed. Don’t worry…

Madhu twisted the skin on his arms as soon as they reached her room as she glared at him and repeated the question she asked outside, "What did you say outside when I was in the kitchen?" She even stood in front of Akash glaring at him with both of her hands on her h.i.p.s showing how serious she was.

Akash did not answer her but instead pulled Madhu towards him and hugged her. Both of his arms completely enveloped her as they wrapped around her protectively.

"Was it always like this growing up?" Akash couldn't help but ask even though he already knew the answer.

Madhu did not understand what he was asking. So, she just frowned and asked confused, "What do you mean?"

"Your mother?" Akash asked in one word without really bothering to explain in detail what he meant. But, this short sentence was enough for Madhu.

She just nodded her head as she said, "Mostly… but I have gotten used to it by now. I rarely make mistakes like this anymore… it was just, today I was anxious to let you be there alone with them and almost made a mess. But who knew you were faster than me…" Madhu couldn't help roll her eyes at the end of the sentence.

Akash's lips twitched.

"You came just in time to save them. Things were just getting interesting to your mother… she looked like she would end up passing out when you crashed the party!!" He said rolling his eyes looking disappointed.

"Hey, don't forget, she is my mother!!" Madhu said hitting him over the shoulders.

Akash rolled his eyes as she heard her.

"I saw the look she gave you and she gave Aarav… the clear double standard. Her heart almost bled out when Aarav took the plates from you… but she just stood there as if it was normal when you almost dropped the plate with piping hot coffee… all she did was move away to avoid any presumable damage to herself. That's not what a mother does…" Akash said. A sense of gloominess passed through him as he said this.

But Madhu did not look surprised, "It is understandable. I am not her flesh and blood. There are going to be some differences. It is not such a big deal! I cannot be greedy… they have already done enough for me. I am where I am because of them and I will be eternally grateful for that… no matter what they do to me, they will be my parents… they were people who were there with me when my own failed." Madhu answered sincerely. But then her face hung down as if she felt ashamed for admitting this to him.

She did not even have proper parents'… let alone status.

Even if it was not her own fault, she still could help feel smaller in front of Akash…

Akash could help pull away from her and look at her face intently. He held her face by her cheeks and made her look up at him as he said, "This is not okay? The way your mom treats you is not okay? When they brought you to this house, they are not just responsible for food and shelter, they are also responsible for loving you. And they failed you when it comes to giving you a family…"

"Maybe, I was just not worth it…" Madhu mumbled giving him a defeated look.

Akash couldn't help but get pissed at her look. He couldn't really help but reach out and pinch her waists, pretty hard too.

"Ouch!" Madhu exclaimed looking at Akash with a wronged expression taking a step back.

"You talk like that one more time, it will not end so simply… You put yourself down one more time, you see how I fix you!" Akash said not letting her retreat from his embrace. Even though he was scolding her and was pissed, he leaned over hugging her. He did not forget to take a bite of her ears making the whole atmosphere very teasing and suggestive.

"Akash!!" Madhu shivered away because of their close proximity. She completely forgot where she was or what she was about to say. Akash always had that effect on her for some reason.

"Do you understand?" Akash asked against her ears but Madhu did not answer. She did not even hear half of what he just said let alone understand.

Akash stared at her amused. Just when he was about to tease her some more, Madhu put her hands over his shoulders and pushed him away stammering, "You… You stay away from me, okay? I cannot think straight…"

Akash couldn't really help chuckle as he brought her in for a hug.

"One of these days, somebody's gonna have to save me from you, you know? Or else you are going to end up being the death of me!!" He mumbled pecking on the side of her temples.

"What do you mean?" Madhu asked circling her arms around him.

"Nothing, it just means I love you… and you are worth it." Akash said smiling.

Madhu's lips stretched unconsciously as her heart sped instantly.

"I love you too…" Madhu answered back. Of course, Akash's mood skyrocketed instantly.

Before any of them could continue, they called them out for dinner. The whole dinner was a very solemn affair because of Akash's presence.

He did not make it any more harder for the family and actually left right after eating. But, of course, he did not forget to remind Madhu to call him if anything ever happened before leaving.

"What is it, father?" Madhu asked confused. This had never happened before… So, she was quite surprised.

"I just wanted to say, welcome home. And ask Akash's parents to come over whenever they have time…" Abhijeet answered straight to the point.

Madhu bit on her lips not answering.

"Your mother agreed. Don't worry…" He added looking at her hesitant figure.

Madhu finally nodded.

"GO on. Get some sleep now" He said and left.

Madhu stared at his back for a while before going back to bed.