Aarav's POV

The sun rays touched my face, I opened my eyes and saw Manvi sleeping, keeping her head on bedrest. I realised, I slept keeping my head on her lap last night and the whole night she had to sleep in sitting position. I lifted my head up and she woke with my move. I sat up straight and said "sorry.. Tumhe aise sona pada puri raat"

She smiled and said "it is okay Aarav.. Kal pehle baar maine tumhare chehre pe sukoon dekha tha.. And tum jante ho mere liye tumse zyada zaroori koi nahi hai"

I sighed and held her palm, closing my eyes. I am speechless hearing her words. Love is not about being physical but respecting each other and understanding. I was proud of myself for choosing her as my life partner.

She then stood up and gave me medicine "Ye lo.. Apni dawai ka course pura karna hai tumhe phir fresh ho jao tabtak main nashta banake laati hun tumhare liye" She said keeping medicine on my hand.

I nodded with a light smile and she left the room. I ate the medicine and went to the washroom. I came out after 20 minutes and went downstairs.

Manvi signalled me to sit, I sat down on the dining chair and she served me breakfast. She said "Aarav aaj important meeting hai par main tumhe chodke nahi jaana chahti hun"

I spoke "main bhi chalun?"

"Haa Aarav yahi sahi rahega.. Nahi chahti mere peeche Ahana yahan aaye aur wo sab kare" she said in a hateful tone. I smiled and stood up but held my head tightly as it started to spine.

I could see, everything revolving around me, she asked "kya hua Aarav?"

"Chakkar aa raha hai.." I replied.

She said.. "Tum bahut stress le rahe ho Aarav.. Please mat socho wo sab"

It is easy to say, but hard to forget. No matter how much I try, but end up thinking about everything and getting scared, worried, anxious.

"Nahi tumhe iss haal mein leke nahi jaa sakti main office.. Sab sawal karenge.. Tum ghar pe hi aaram karo" she said.

I looked up at her fearly.. "Ahana.."

"Wo nahi aayegi.. Use handle karna mujhe aata hai tum lock karke rakhna ghar kuch bhi ho kholna mat" She said in a firm tone.

I nodded in yes. After instructing about medicines, she left the house and I locked the door behind.

I sat down on the couch and turned on the television, I was feeling so frightened in my own house. I panicked when I heard the doorbell. The voice passed shiver down my spine.

She called my name "Aarav.. Open the door.. Baby please"

I hated it and remembered Manvi said not to open the door.

After 5 minutes, the doorbell rang again and Ahana's voice was of extreme anger "darwaza kholo Aarav, warna main abhi ye video internet pe daal dungi phir tum soch lena kya hoga"

I sighed helplessly, my mind has stopped working. I picked up my phone and called Manvi but she was not answering it. It seemed she was busy in meetings. I did not dare to open the door. I stood up and went to the door when I was not hearing any voice from outside.

I opened the door and had a sigh of relief as Ahana had gone. I closed the door and turned, I was shocked seeing Ahana standing in front of me. What the? How did she enter the house, when the main door was locked?

She gave me a look, and said "Tumhe kya laga tum darwaza nahi khologe toh main andar nahi aa sakti? Peeche waale darwaze se aayi"

I sighed as I had completely forgotten about the back door. She kept her hand on my chest but I stepped back "Ahana no.. please jao tum yahan se"

"Mujhe mana kar rahe ho?" she asked in a threatening tone.

I moved away, she held my wrist and pulled me closer. Her grip was firm and she pushed me on the couch leaning on top of me to kiss me.

Just then the main door opened and a smile appeared on my face. She entered at the right time.

Ahana's POV

I was shocked seeing Manvi entering in, I left Aarav. I read her facial expressions she was fuming in anger seeing us in this position.

Before, Aarav could say anything. I went to her and said fakingly "Dekh na Manvi.. Tera pati mera fayda utha raha hai.."

I was shocked when she slapped me hard on my face. I gave her an unbelievable look then eyed towards Aarav who was looking at me with a smile.

"What do you think Ahana? Main tumpar bharosa karungi? No.. I trust Aarav samjhi usne mujhe raat sab bata diya tha" She yelled.

"Kya bataya usne?? Haan? Wo tumhe shaadi se pehle se dhoka de raha hai Pune mein he was with me.." I said, trying to turn her against him.

"Janti hun main.. Aur usne jo kiya uski wajah bhi tum ho ache se janti hun main tumhe.. Tum ek bold ladki ho aise sexy kapde pehenke uske saamne aayi aisi situations create ki tumne ki wo behak gaya.." She spoke..

I gave her a look.. "Pyar karne lagi thi main usse.. Aur wo bhi mujhse karta hai isliye toh abtak tumhare saath kuch kiya nahi usne" I said firmly.

"Pyar nahi karta hai wo tumse.. Majbur tumne kiya hai usko..blackmail karke" She said in extreme anger.

She went to Aarav and cupped his face "main janti thi Ahana zaroor aayegi mere peeche ghar isliye main wapas aa gayi"

He hugged her tightly, I fumed in anger seeing it. I went to them and separated them. I pushed Manvi hardly "don't wo sirf mera hai"

In return, she pushed me back with "door raho Aarav se Ahana.. Usko chune ki koshish bhi mat karna bahut ho gaya.. Wo nahi karna chahta ye sab tumne usse karwaya samjhi tum"

I gave her a look "tum janti ho mujhe Manvi, jo mera hai wo sirf mera rehta hai.." I then eyed Aarav seductively. He held Manvi's arm tightly.

"Ahana.. Janti hun main par Aarav mera pati hai ye baat tum samajh lo ache se agar aajke baad tum iske aas paas bhi aayi hai toh main pata nahi kar kar dungi tumhare saath" she said threating me.

I approached them, Aarav hid behind Manvi and eyed me fearly.. "Aarav.. Aaj toh main jaa rahi hun but remember mere siwa tumhe koi paa nhi sakta" I touched his face but Manvi jerked it away.

I smiled towards her.. "Nahi chodungi main Aarav ko itni aasani se Manvi.. Tum kuch nahi kar sakti ho mera.. Remember I have the videos and pictures" I winked at her and left the house.

Manvi's POV

I just could not believe it, when I entered the house Ahana was forcing herself on Aarav. That moment, I felt like killing her with my own hands but I am not a criminal. I have to handle the situation calmly and maturely. Ahana threatened me that she won't leave Aarav and I trusted her words. She is too stubborn and adamant.

I turned towards Aarav, he was standing silently. I placed my hand on his shoulder, he eyed me absentmindedly. He was scared with her words, I assured him "no.. Aarav wo nahi karegi kuch"

"Usne kaha na... wo video.." he said in a trembling voice.

"Agar use video leak karna hota toh kab tak kar chuki hoti Aarav, wo tumhare darana chahti hai aur tum darr rahe ho.. Bharosa hai na mujhpe?" I asked, looking at him with a hope.

He gave me a positive response with nodding his head in yes. I kissed his forehead and smiled.. "That is like my good husband" and pulled him into my embrace. But, I was worried about what further steps Ahana would take.

To be continued...