ARMAAN
I gaped at them.
As I walked closer , I realised they were so invested in a game!
It was shocking seeing Mausam being with kids , she disliked them , she yelled at them before to leave her alone , she ignored them , kids too have learned to leave her alone.
I frowned , was she really changing?
How can someone suddenly change so much?
How can she starts liking our children suddenly?
Did something happen I was not aware of?
Could it be that Khanna's engagement?
Today in the party , everyone officially met his fiance?
Did Mausam know about her a few days ago and decided to stop pursuing him?
Could that really be the reason for her changed feelings toward him? Cause her own marriage had never been an obstacle in pursuing him , then why would his marriage become a boundary??
So many questions.
I was of two minds ,
My heart which couldn't stop feeling happy about her behaviour , hoping she would want to give our marriage and children her time and a chance ,
And my brain which says , not to trust her , not to ignore her persistent and unrequited love for Khanna and no regard anyone else.
I cleared my throat.
" I think we should go home." I announced.
Silently carrying Aruhi in my arms , I led them to our car.
On our way back , all three of them dozed on me.
Mausam on my left , Aarav on my right , and Aruhi in my lap.
It was so peaceful and calming and precious , I steeled myself not to get affected by it , even though I knew not that I had a taste of what my family could have been , I would yearn for it my whole life .
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MAUSAM
I slowly slid off my clothes my body.
As the bra unsnapped ,
I let out a soft sigh.
Finally free.
Looking myself in the mirror ,
I looked at my younger self ,
I was so preety ,
Now that I know how I will look in my 30s.
I had wanted to look like female celebrities , but really it was a lot of work , and no one naturally could look like that.
Not that I did much for looks in my first life .
I did not put much effort in it.
I tried several times , but I just was so social anxious , I would not go to expert .
And I really have no talent for looking good.
I shook my head,
Snapping out of my thoughts ,
I would just have to follow Armaan's lead , just like yesterday , he would help me get dress for special events and on ordinary days I could just look like my unpolished self , I had other things that prioritise over looks.
I heard a knock.
" Wait a sec" saying I hastily slipped a nighty.
At the door stood Armaan.
As I opened the door , his mouth hung open . For a second he just stared at me . I felt self conscious , why was he staring?
" What what is it?" I said and tried to close the door behind me.
" No." He barked harshly and pushing me inside the room , closing the door behind him.
" Have you no sense? Seriously why would you come out wearing this?" He said , his eyes narrowed and jaw clenched.
I realised what I was wearing.
But it was night and only female staff was allowed inside the house.
" There are no male in the house. It's fine . " I said trying to look convincing.
His lips twitched down in distaste.
He did not look even a bit convinced with my retort.
" I don't want you to be out in your indecent clothes . Not even in front of women, understood?" He ordered.
My jaw went quite loose.
How dare he say things to me?
" Now Mr.kaooor , I know I am good at dressing like you all rich people , but I have basic sense. I don't roam around naked , and all women wear this kind of clothing in the house and the staff knows it too. And no one bates an eye when they see me in it!." I fought back hard .
His eyes widened ," you went out in these clothes? Tell me who fucking saw you? Tell me!" He gripped my shoulders and asked me in a very deadly serious voice.
I shivered.
" It's .. why are you being like this? I asure you me wearing clothes with no bra inside house will not cause any problems for you." I spoke and jerked my arms out of his grip.
His gaze dipped to my chest and he gulped loudly.
"Ahhh" he groaned and clutched at his hairs in frustration.
" You know what ! I will do something about your night clothes later , first let me tell you why I came here." He looked all stern and serious all of a sudden.
Oh god , now what was it?
What had I done!!
Updated on - 3/10/24