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Aaradhya's pov

I was lying on the bed thinking about Aarav Ji's message that said “Stay away from my wife.”

It was noon and everyone was in their rooms. I was hurt by his past behavior and now he was making things even harder for me.

I had learned that no one is perfect and we shouldn’t judge others. He had made a mistake but was genuinely sorry for it.

Lost in my thoughts I heard the door open and was startled but relaxed when I saw Aarav ji.

“Sorry for disturbing you. I forgot my important file so I came to take it” he said taking a file from his cupboard. I sat there silently.

“Come to the kitchen” he said.

“do you want to burn my hands again” I said without thinking. He turned around with a sad smile full of guilt.

“I’m really sorry and when I said I’ll do anything to gain your apology I mean it” he said and paused.

“This is the same hand na which I used while burning your hand” he said showing me his left hand. I was scared seeing his face. He went to the cupboard again took something out and turned towards me.

“I’m really sorry for hurting you” he said and shot his own hand.

“Ahhhhhhhhh” I shouted looking at his hand which was now red. I couldn’t breathe but he didn’t even flinch. He came towards me and I stepped back trembling.

“I’m sorry Aaradhya. I can do anything for you so that you can forgive me" he said.

My tears didn’t stop and my entire body stopped working. I didn’t know what to do. I looked at his arm again and blood was coming out continuously. Didn’t he feel pain?

“What happened?” Maa said entering the room.

“AARAV” Maa shouted and ran towards him but his eyes never left mine.

“how this happen beta. Mitali come fast” Maa shouted holding his hand. I came to my senses and called the doctor immediately.

“what ha……AARAV” jaye shouted entering the room.

“How did this happen?” he asked taking Aarav to the bed and making him sit. My tears didn’t stop. Why did I tell him this?

The doctor came after some time and started removing the bullet from his hand. We waited outside. Maa was crying silently. I felt like I was the reason for their situation.

“How did this happen?” Chachi asked caressing my head. What should I tell her? I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out. Only my tears kept flowing.

The doctor came out after some time. “Nothing is serious. The bullet just went a little inside so nothing to worry about but you all have to take care of him. It can be very painful for him so here is some medicine. Give it to him on time” the doctor said and handed over the paper.

Maa and Chachi went inside but I stayed there. I didn’t have the strength to face him. He just burned my hand a little bit and as an apology he shot his own hand.

“How did this happen?” I heard Jaye’s voice and turned around. He caressed my head and I cried more telling him everything. He smiled.

“I already told you that he would be on his knees for you and it has started already” he said. I looked at him shocked. His friend was in this condition and he was so calm.

“Don’t worry it’s nothing new for him" he said. I gave him a “are you serious” look. He laughed and put his hand on my shoulder.

“It’s just the start Aaradhya. You’ll see his new side soon” he said taking me inside the room. I wiped my tears and walked behind him. Maa and Chachi looked at us.

I didn’t meet Aarav Ji's eyes.

“Aur mere Romeo” Jaye said and Aarav laughed lightly. I looked at him. This was the first time I saw him laughing.

“Beta you rest. We’ll go now. Aaradhya, if you need anything just call us” Maa said caressing my head and I smiled.

“I’m happy” Maa said. I looked at her and she winked. She was happy because he was realizing his mistakes. I felt like crying. I didn’t deserve them.

One by one they left us. Now I was alone with him. I didn’t say anything just looked down but he broke the silence.

“Maa was calling you in the kitchen that’s why I tell you to go to kitchen” he explained.

He looked down and I felt sorry for him. I looked at him sitting on the bed and our eyes met. His eyes showed so many emotions that I couldn’t understand.

“Please don’t do anything like this again” I said and he smiled.

“I won’t but only after I fix every damage I’ve done wifey” he said last word playfully. I felt something in my stomach and my cheeks heated up.

“take some rest” I said and he nodded getting up from the bed.

“where are you going?” I asked and he smiled.

“You rest here and I’ll go on the couch” he said but I shook my head.

“Look the bed is big enough for two people. You sleep here and I’ll sleep on the other side. I’m okay with this” I said. He looked at me still unsure.

“I’m sure about it” I said and he nodded lying down again. I went to the other side and sat there thinking.

“Tell me” he said and I looked at him shocked. How did he know I wanted to tell him something?

“Actually why are you so adamant about gaining my forgiveness? I mean both of us know that we are not meant for each other na? And you also said you would divorce me after some time. You can give it now and I’ll talk to Maa and Papa about this” I said. He looked at me with hurt eyes. But why was he hurt?

“Don’t. And I’ll not give you a divorce. What if I tell you I want you to give this marriage a chance? Will you?” he asked shocking me. I just stared at him and he looked down.

“I’m not forcing you but maybe destiny has some plan for us that we don’t know. That’s why your sister ran away and you got married to me” he said. Maybe he was right.

“I’m not sure about it and after what you did it’s a little difficult for me” I said honestly.

“That’s why I’m trying hard. You can take your time to think about our relationship and if you’re not sure you can tell me and we will part ways” he said. My heart ached hearing this. He didn’t say anything else just closed his eyes.

My eyes never left his face. It hurt my heart.

Aarav’s POV

I came to get my file and Maa told me to call her in the kitchen. That’s why I said that to her but what she said made me feel even more guilty. I couldn’t take it so I shot my hand. Believe me I feel lighter now.

But what she asked me made my soul shiver and I hated it. Why am I being like this? I’m not the weak Aarav Yaduvanshi. I’m not saying I don’t like this feeling I do but I don’t know what it is.

When Jaye sent me their selfie I was really mad at myself. If I hadn’t done all this maybe our relationship would be normal by now. But I was an idiot. I was jealous seeing her comfortable with everyone except me.

The thought of divorce gave me chest pain. One thing is clear I won’t give her a divorce. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know myself. But what if she doesn’t want to live with me? I can’t force her. What if she leaves me? No think positive Aarav.

Thinking all this I fell asleep because of the medicine.

Evening

I’m sitting in the living room. Maa strictly warned me not to go to work for a few days and I have to listen to her. Papa and Chachu gave me a long lecture about my carelessness.

I told everyone that I was checking my gun and the bullet accidentally fired. They didn’t believe me at first but I made them believe it.

“Bhaiii” Riya shouted entering the house. She was the last one to arrive. She ran towards me with tears in her eyes.

“Bhai how can you be so careless?” she said seeing my hand. I wiped her tears.

“Sorry my baby” I said and she started giving me a long list of instructions on what to do and what not to do.

I listened like a good brother. I saw Jaye looking at her with a soft smile. The man is really whipped for my sister.

He has loved her for so many years and she loves him too but he’s a scaredy cat. Riya wants princess treatment and wants him to propose to her.

She didn’t tell this to me or anyone but I’m her brother. Jaye didn’t propose because he didn’t want his love to affect his relationship with the family.

“okay Bhai?” I heard Riya’s voice and nodded though I didn’t hear what she actually said.

“Bhai” Darsh and Raj said coming towards me. How i forget them. Now they'll give me lectures.

“I’m sorry I was careless. Please don’t give me lectures” I said and they gave me cute glares. My baby brothers.

My eyes fell on Aaradhya who was in the kitchen lost in her thoughts. She looked pretty. Did I just praise her? You are changing Aarav, I said to myself.

We had our dinner and now all the youngsters are sitting in the garden with their coffee talking about random things.

“Bhabhi you are joining the college from next week?” Raj asked her and she nodded happily.

"I am also joining the office from the day after tomorrow" Jaye said informing us.

"Brother please stay with us it feels good" Darsh said side hugging Jaye.

"I want to stay but maybe someone doesn't like me staying here." he said looking at Riya and she looked down.

“I mean Bua doesn't' like it” he added.

He called Bua because he has been hearing this since childhood.

“he'll not go anywhere” I said and Jaye glared at me.

“Let’s see” he challenged me.

“Tomorrow is Sunday let’s go somewhere” Riya suggested and Darsh and Raj jumped with excitement.

“Ha ha let's go. Jaye bhai it's been so many days since you've come and bhabi hasn't gone anywhere with us in all this time" Darsh said.

I looked at Aaradhya and she looked away. She had been staring at me.

“Let's go then, tomorrow somewhere” Jaye said.

“Ok then we are going tomorrow for a day out” I said and they cheered.

“but your hand......” Aaradhya said and believe me my heart skipped a beat.

“Ohoooooo love is in the air” the three of them teased her.

“No I mean it’s not fine yet na” she made an excuse and I smiled at her care. Again she made me realize I was an idiot for not seeing her pure self.

“No it’s fine. I don’t have much pain” I said and she nodded.

“Ok then done. We are going tomorrow” Jaye said and everyone nodded excitedly.

We went to our room. I lay down at a safe distance. I didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. She came after doing her night routine and lay beside me.

“Did you take your medicine?” she asked and I nodded smiling.

“Good night” she said and covered herself.

“Good night wifey” I said and I could feel her freeze in place. I liked this.

I smiled like an idiot which I am. Get ready Aarav for tomorrow’s day. It will be the first time that I’ll go outside with her in these 20 days of our marriage.

I’m excited like a child going on a picnic for the first time. I shook my head at my silly thoughts and drifted into my dreamland.

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