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Ishika looked around while Abhimanyu was showering. She was nervously playing with the hem of her dupatta. Why won't she be nervous? It was her wedding night. She was not ready for that step yet. She was insecure about her body. She was not ready to show it to anyone. She was afraid he might make fun of her or say some hurtful words to her. She knew she had to hear them all her life, but right now, she wasn't in a state of mind.

She was lost in thoughts when the door opened revealing Abhimanyu in a black sweatshirt and pants. His hair was still wet which he dried with the towel as he walked towards Ishika. Ishika gulped looking at the handsome man in front of her. She was nothing in comparison to him. She thought she didn't deserve him at all. He kept the towel on the couch and looked at her "Go take a shower and you can rest" he spoke trying to be as gentle as possible.

Ishika nodded and walked to the bathroom door before she could step in. Abhimanyu called her out. She gulped and turned to look at him. "Y-yes?" he for the first time heard her voice. It was a sweet honey voice that he wanted to hear again and again more and more. "Your clothes have been already set in the closet maa did it the day before only for you" She just nodded and walked into the bathroom. She gasped looking around. It was huge with white marble. She looked in the mirror slowly, taking off her jewelry one by one.

she looked at her reflection in the mirror as she was only in her choli and blouse, her tummy fat was visible which made her extra conscious of herself. she loved eating and also knew If she ate more she'd end up looking like a pig. her aunt always called her pig, fat, and whatnot, and with time she got used to it. but now her husband who is no less than a Greek god how will she stand beside him with her neck tight when there's a difference between them?

he had achieved everything business, money name fame, while she was just a dropout, he had looks while she had tummy fat, he was antiromantic she was well she was a believer in romance. she heard many rumors and now is it her destiny to stay in this loveless marriage? or he'll throw her out once he finds out that she is a nobody who hasn't achieved anything in her life.

meanwhile, Abhimanyu who was sitting on the bed frowned looking at the time, ishika had gone in a long time ago, he got up and knocked "Are you okay? Do you need anything?" hearing him ishika got out of her thoughts, and spoke "yes I am okay I'm coming" Abhimanyu nodded and went back to his laptop. ishika quickly removed her blouse and choli and went to shower. She took a warm shower as the warm water hit her body she felt relaxed.

After showering she went to the closet and looked for nightwear. She took a loose kurta and pajamas. She wore it and left the closet. She saw that Abhimanyu was still working on his laptop. His fingers stopped when he heard the sound of anklets. He looked up only to see his wife standing there nervously playing with the hem of her kurta.

He clears his throat, gaining attention from ishika "You must be tired go to sleep I'll work on the couch" he spoke and got up picking up his laptop. "No no you sit there I'll sleep on the couch," Ishika thought he might not want to share a bed with her so he went to the couch. Abhimanyu shook his head "Why would you sleep on the couch Mrs. Singh I said it because I thought the light might disturb you there's a mail I got to send once I am done I'll join you"

Before Ishika could say anything Abhimanyu got up and went to the couch. Ishika lay down on the bed. As soon as her back touched the soft mattress she felt her eyes closing and just like that she went to sleep.

After sending the mail Abhimanyu walked to bed only to find his wife sleeping peacefully. He saw shivers on her hand so he covered her with the blanket. He switched off the light and laid down beside her. She turned to sleep in his direction. Now he could see her sleeping facing him.

He laid down half on the support of his hand which was under his head. He was admiring her. She was calmed in her sleep with a pouty face. A strand of hair fell on her face. Abhimanyu gently tucked it behind her ear making sure he didn't disturb her.

He felt some moments from her and quickly closed his eyes so that she didn't find him staring at her. He opened his one eye to check and found her still sleeping. He again started his admiring session. "Abhimanyu you have gone mad.. what in the world are you doing?" He scolded himself but couldn't stop himself from looking at her.

It was quiet at night but suddenly he heard her soft snores. Abhimanyu let out a small chuckle and covered her with a blanket. 'stop being a creep Abhimanyu, go to sleep Abhimanyu you have work tomorrow'

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It was midnight when Ishika's sleep broke due to the nightmare. Beads of sweat form on her forehead. She was struggling to breathe her hands formed a fist. Her breathing was uneasy and she was tossing on the bed. This moment broke Abhimanyu's sleep. He frowned looking at her.

"Ishika.. ishika" he called her out but she didn't open her eyes. He gently patted her cheeks trying to wake her up. "Ishika hey are you okay" After two or three calls Ishika gasps and wakes up. Her eyes were red due to crying. Her cheeks were red due to difficulty in breathing.

She looked at Abhimanyu scared. "You okay?" He asked her and helped her sit leaning on the headboard. Ishika just nods "i..I am sorry your sleep got disturbed because of him" Abhimanyu didn't say anything he took the glass and jug of water. He filled the glass with water and handed it to her.

Ishika took it and gulped down the water in one go. "Now tell me, okay? What happened to you suddenly?" Ishika shook her head "Nothing it was just a nightmare i am okay" Abhimanyu's brows frowned thinking what kind of nightmare she saw that she had difficulty breathing.

"You go to sleep, I'll sleep too" Ishika spoke, assuring him that she was fine. Abhimanyu didn't move an inch. How was he supposed to sleep when he saw her in that condition? Abhimanyu laid down and opened his one arm so that Ishika could sleep in his arm.

He signaled her to sleep in his arms. Ishika's heartbeat raised, anytime her heart might pop out of her chest. Seeing no moments from her, Abhimanyu held her hand and pulled her down, landing her head on his arm. "I heard this method helps you sleep peacefully.. just close your eyes"

Ishika whose eyes were wide due to sudden closeness felt warmth in his arms. She decided to trust him and slowly closed her eyes. Her heart calmed down when Abhimanyu gently caressed her hair. Slowly she went back to sleep and Abhimanyu continued caressing her hair until he himself fell asleep.

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