Ruhi:
I hate him. I'm not too fond of his care. His concern. When he decided to end everything then why is he wasting his time on me?
Mohobath kisi aur se karthe hai aur fikar toh aise kar rahe hai ki hum hi unki Dil ki dhadkan hai.
Though he loves another woman, he behaves as if, I am the beat of his heart.
When the car was pulled into the garage of the mansion, my eyes fell on the familiar Volkswagen. "Dadu!" I whispered and jumped out of the car as soon as the car halted.
I ran inside the mansion the voice of Anklets Ghungroo was prominently occupying the voices of living room chatters.
"Dadu!" I called and ran to him. He stood up and I jumped in his embrace.
"Ladoo!" He pulled away and so did I. Ekansh approached us and took his blessings. Everyone was present in the living room. My family and even his. For foremost, we all gathered in one place and it's because of our wedding.
Parjai(Ekansh's sister-in-law) always kept herself busy with work and taking care of everyone. Bade bhai, Ekansh's elder brother constantly observed her, cause she was carrying but didn't like to take a rest. I like them and their chemistry.
We reached his room, which should be ours but I didn't want to feel like that, cause it was of no use. Eventually, we have to separate one or the other day.
I traced my fingertips on the anklets and recalled him putting them around my ankles. I don't want to feel anything for him but he is making me feel something. Well, everything.
I freshened up and walked out of the bathroom. Ekansh was resting on the bed and was smiling constantly by staring at his mobile. It should be obvious that he is reading his girlfriend's texts.
Till now I thought and even felt guilty about coming between them but now I feel nothing but frustrated with Ekansh. Even knowing that I am bonded with him, since my birth, he should have shown some courtesy to our elders and never dated another woman.
He heard the voice of Anklets Ghungroo and glanced at me. He was silent since we left the gurdwara and I assumed that to be because of our recent conversation.
Even I decided to stay to myself, as I always do. Neither I need to speak with him nor do I need to be affected by any of his actions.
He placed the phone on the bed and walked past me to go to the bathroom. I thought of taking a rest. Now that he is using the bed I decided to take the couch. While grabbing my mobile from the night desk beside the bed, I heard the beep of his mobile and unexpectedly my eyes fell on his mobile. Instantly I regretted and wished that I hadn't seen it.
The screen of their chat lit up.
Anthra: Come to Blue Royal Hotel after the party.
Ekansh: I will be there, sweetheart. But what are we gonna do (with a wink emoji)?
Anthra: You might have married to her but your Suhag Raat will be with me.
I fisted my palms. My sharp nails dug deep into my skin. It hurt me, which I didn't expect. So, this made him smile constantly.
Hum toh yeh soch rahe the ki humare Dil ko unse koi lena dena nahi hai... Phar patha nahi kyun dard aise ho Raha hai jaise kisi ne kanjar se humare Dil pe waar Kiya ho.
I thought my heart was devoid of any emotions towards him but why do I feel this intense pain, as if someone stabbed it with a dagger?
I grabbed my mobile and walked to the door but the voice of my anklets ghungroos halted my steps. I moved back to the dressing table, and removed the anklets with all of my energy cause he locked it with great vitality. I dropped them near the cosmetics and walked out of the room.
I thought of going to the guest room where my Dadu was staying for today but simultaneously I even thought of not hurting him by watching me hurt. So, I walked to the elevator and reached the roof top.
I ran and leaned against the wall, and watched the view of the mansion's front. I tried to control my tears but they rolled out back to back.
I thought I would never feel for him but now I do.
I cried out loud without any fear of anyone hearing me.
But the moment I heard a voice, "parjai' I froze. I wiped my tears and spun to face Ekta. She walked to me and stood silently beside me.
"Is it hurting so much?" I was shocked to hear her pry. Does she know about her brother's affair? "I mean to leave your parent's house." I nodded my head, calming my anxiety. "Do you miss your Maa and papa ji?"
"So much."
She grabbed my hand and said, "Ekansh pra, will never let you miss them. He is a nice person and will always stay with you." I controlled from breaking down in front of her.
I am a strong girl, I shouldn't act like an emotional freak. If we divorce, it will be more advantageous to me than to him. I can finish my studies and focus on my career. Well, that's the only goal of my life. I shouldn't crave love from anyone other than my dadu.
I spoke with her for a few minutes, that's the first time I had spoken with her this long. Even though she visited our Mahal in Ludhiana, we hardly made any interaction because of my character of not mending with anyone.
"Ahh... I forgot to convey Maa's message. She said that the female from the parlour will be here at 5. After you get ready, you will leave with Ekansh Pra to the reception venue."
When I reached the room, Ekansh was nowhere. Thankfully, I thought and went to the walk-in closet to grab some casual wear. But when I saw Ekansh, I screamed, "AHH!". He was only in boxers so I whirled immediately.
I closed my eyes and tried to escape but I hit my knee against a closet wall. "Ouch!"
"You alright?" He asked and I heard his footsteps approaching me.
"No. Wait. Over there. You are nude. Don't touch me!" I demanded.
"So what, Ruhi? It doesn't mean, I am untouchable," I heard his voice from behind.
"Whatever, if you want to touch me, wear your clothes first."
"Ruhi, you are like, if I touch you without dress, your sex hormones will go in the hype and it will be hard to control you from having sex." I whirled around and hit on his bare chest. Atleast he is in a towel now.
"That will never happen even if you are the last person in this world."
"Really, Ruhi..." a huge smirk formed on his lips. And he took a step near me with a challenging look.
"Why are you coming close to me?" I demanded and took a step back. "Stay away, Shuu!"
"Are you losing your senses?"
"No." I took a step back and was about to trip on my back because of a large and empty cartoon on the floor. But his hands moved forward to grab my waist and instantly he pulled me towards him. My chest slammed against his bare one and to balance my posture in defence my arms around his neck.
I hyperventilated and gaped at him in shock.
"Ruhi Parjai, where are you?" Ekta pushed the door of the walk-in closet. Wrong timing I thought.
She stammered, watching us, "So-sorry!" and then ran away as if we were pythons. I pushed him and lost my balance, ending up in that big cartoon with a thud. Suddenly, he burst into loud laughter. "You're acting as if I'm a werewolf who wants to eat you."
He offered me his hand. "No, thanks, I will..." I tried to get up, but I got stuck in it. His hand was still offering to help me. Having no other option, I took his help. But I wasn't able to move in it. "Relax, let me help you. I will not do anything with your precious body," he teased me then leaned downward to grab my waist and pulled me up. Once again, our chests were clamped against each other. A smirk appeared on his lips.
"Itna mat daro, Ruhi. Kuch karna hota toh hum subah jab aap behosh soyi hui thi, tabhi kar lete the..."
"Don't be afraid, Ruhi. If I wanted to do something, I could have done it while you were sleeping lifeless this morning..."
What is wrong with him? Did he have phone sex with his girlfriend to be this moody?
"You are such a shameless man."
"Why shame? You are my wife, Ruhi." I realized I was still in his embrace and he was teasing me.
"Ap kisi aur se pyar karte ho, hum toh bas ek bhoj hain aapke liye, biwi nahi!"
"You love someone else, and I am just a burden to you." I didn't want to sound hurt, but those words and my voice betrayed me.
His eyes were shell-shocked, and his face was expressionless. I smiled, "lemme go, I want to get ready." His grip loosened around my waist. I took the chance to escape from there. I grabbed a casual patiala dress and went to the shower room.