•Chapter-15•

Priya's POV:

After eating lunch prepared by me we all went to our perspective rooms. Iam again tied with him for now.

I came and kept angel between me and Abhay. I haven't slept this much peacefully after so long.

I kept alarm at 4:00pm in the evening. The sound interrupted my beauty sleep. I opened my eyes and looked at the figures in front of me.

Angel is stick to me and sleeping soundly near my heart and kept both us near to him by enclosing both of us in his arms.

They both are looking so cute while they are sleeping. I got up slowly removing their hands in me. I kept pillows beside angel so that she won't fell down.

I went to washroom and took a bath and came out after wearing pajamas. I went towards Abhay and woke him up.

"Abhay" I called but he didn't open his eyes.

I did the same for few time but still he is not even flinching. Taking a moment to think and contemplating whether do that thing that came in my mind or not I tapped his hands and did that until I saw him stirring that's after 2-3 mins.

Smiling with satisfaction...I was about to tap him again but he clasped my hand pulled me on bed with him. I am on top of him and he again closed him eyes trying to sleep. "Abhay... We will be late in our reception." I said in a low voice trying not to wake up Angel.

        "Umm Priya.... Please let me sleep. It feel-" "Priya and Abhay are you both awake?" We heard my mother-in-law from outside of the room. I cleared my throat and yelled a yes.

          "Abhay.... Get up naa. We will get late in our own function." I said and tried to release his death like grip on me.

         Finally I got succeeded in doing so. I got up and again went to washroom to wash my face as I looked as red as Sindoor.

             Huffing and puffing I again came outside after clearing my face with towel.
   
           I saw him sitting on the bed looking at our daughter. A smile crept on my face as I saw him.

  * Bang! Bang!*

       A loud knock disturbed our sweet moment. I opened the door. I saw Naina and some of Abhay's cousins. Smiling at them i asked what they want instead they just burst in the room.

        Giggling among themselves they looked at Abhay who raised his eyebrows after looking at his bunch of sisters.

             "Bhai. Today you have to change in guest room only so if you leave now we have to get our bhabi ready." Said Akhila. Abhay's cousin. He gave her a flat look and went from the room not even giving me a glance..

         I narrowed my eyes . Just then I heard a giggle. I looked over and saw angel giggling. I smiled at her and Naina took her in her arms and took her to washroom to give her a bath. All these girls pushed the chair and made me sit in it. I was not allowed to look in mirror. So I told them in before hand to not do much make up to me.

       After some time Angel came out with Naina wearing a cute dress which matches my dress's color.

        I gave a smile to Naina and she winked at me. After makeup i was sent to walk in closet to wear my dress. They even covered the mirror in closet. Drama queens.  I thought and sighed.

     I came out wearing the dress and they all gasped looking at my reflection. Naina squealed excitedly and pulled me infront of the mirror and made me look at my self.

      I look... fabulous... I thanked them and they all teased me about how Abhay couldn't control himself after seeing me. Only if they know... I thought and chuckled sadly. A door knock interrupted us. Naina and others left my room leaving me and Angel alone in the room as they have to get ready to. Out side I saw my mother-in-law and she came inside.

          She gasped when I  opened the door. She checked and me kissed my forehead. She came inside after checking that her son is not anywhere near the area.

         When she came inside she sat on the bed bending her head. She looked at me and then patted the empty space beside her.

              I gave her a small smile and sat beside her. She looked at me and her eyes showed that pain and giult. My heart ached at that but I can't forget the past...

        The past which brings me nightmares, the past which forced me to kill myself... The past where I was the real me... The past which I will cherish my whole life...

           " I never wanted that for you Priya.... That's why I made this to you...." She said giving me a small smile.

               "But you did that to me! Knowing that I will die... Knowing iam suffering more than anyone.. still there is a part of me which dont forget what happened... But it's all past... So don't bring it up to me now. Cause honestly saying Iam tired.... Pretending that everything is ok.. Iam not myself since years and all of sudden this marriage, his hate... It's too much to bare for me and now please you don't add that more by being guilty now.." I said in a emotionless voice.

            I closed my eyes as those painful parts of the past rushed to me. I opened them soon cause I know I will get more panic attacks if I think about it now.

              Soon we got engrossed in our talk while angel is playing with fluffy toys in the back. My mother-in-law is a beautiful lady and the saree is adding more to her beauty.

        She wore a peach color Pattu saree with big gold border. Small flowers with gold threads adorned her saree and they were adorned with small dots with greed here and there.

             After what like half and hour I looked at time and saw its already 6. Just then someone knocked the door and we saw its a maid. She said that Abhay is waiting for us downstairs.

        I wanted to drink water so I asked my mother-in-law to leave with Angel. After drinking water i once again checked myslef in the mirror. Feeling more consiousness about my looks I went out of room.

         My dress is a red colour floor touched frock. Same with Angels. She is so excited and before she can spoil my hair. My lips are highlighted with red lipstick and my hair is left freely. My Maang (where married women keep Sindoor of their husband's name) is filled with Sindoor. My neck has the nuptial chain tied by Abhay.

             As I descended the steps I saw Abhay's back. When I was about 5 steps to descend I saw his body getting tensed visibly and as if he suddenly felt my presence he turned around. Angel is in my mother-in-law's arms. Smiling at her I was about to descend the last step when I saw a hand offering me to take it. I looked up to see Abhay standing there. His eyes have the familiar intense gaze which he never fails to send shivers to my spine...
      

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(Pictures are only for representation. Priya's outfit👆👆)

So here is the chap. Do tell me how is it.

Love-Anya ❤️