Kritika p.o.v:

Why? Why does it happen to me all the time? For goodness sake I am just married. I was brought to Rehaan's parents house and Rehaan was already packing for Bangalore, actual plan was to go tomorrow but now it seems like he is in a hurry. I don't want to admit this but truth is Nitya's presence in our reception affected Rehaan. Now he seems to be very volcanic never no when he will burst.

I was standing near the door of his room while he was pacing around checking and rechecking his things and running a hand through his hair.

"Rehaan we have a puja to perform tomorrow morning you can't go leaving your new bride the night you marry her." Rehaan's mom explained.

"I'm done with all puja's I have a flight in three hours. And as for my new bride I'm sure i told Kritika before and she have no problem with it." He said. If looks could kill Rehaan's looks could do that right now. Anger was radiating from him.

"Rey..." Ananya started but gulped hard when she met Rehaan's deadly stare. She was silent for few minutes and continued " I told you before wedding only but back then you were okay." She said scared of Rehaan's reaction. I couldn't understand Rehaan's irritation was that because he saw her? Was that because she came back into his life when his life was tied to mine.? Is he already regretting our wedding? With these questions i had a sudden urge to cry and hug mom hard but i remember my mom's words clearly Baby, be brave.Have courage to love your husband unconditionally. Never complain if you have problems sit and discuss. Never jump into conclusions. Out of all those peices of advice only thing that kept repeating my mind was talk to him. He is not even listening to his mom why will he listen to you my subconscious sneered. I was debating within when Rehaan's dad voice made everyone in the room silent. " Shalini... You better than anyone should know that once he fix his mind in something no one can change it. When he is saying he wants to go then let him go"

"But..." His mother started but uncle cut her " now leave kritika and Rehaan alone let them talk until he goes ... They are newly wed couple" he said. Aunty look hesitant but left behind uncle clamly. Ananya came stood by my side and said "I'm so sorry Kritika but i just want that bitch to know that Rehaan has you now" tears filled her eyes.

I felt bad for her." It's okay. I understand. I will talk to him",i said hugging her. She gave me a weak smile and left closing the door.

"Are you still pissed?" I asked slowly studying him.

"Pissed? Why would i be?" He snapped.

Okay definitely Pissed that to with a capital P.

"Rehaan..." I called for attention but he was still pacing around. Oh boy..! "Rehaan ......" I said hugging him. He stiffened for a second and started losing up. My hands were tight around his torso and my head was placed on his shoulder's.

"I'm so sorry....." He said.

"Rehaan Can we talk ?" I asked.

"Yes" he sighed and made me sit on the bed.

Come on kriti... Come to the point... "Does seeing Nitya today been hard on you?" I asked slowly afraid he would snap.

"Yes" he said giving a poker face which made it hard to read.

"In a good way? Or a bad way?" I dared to continue.

"What is a good way and bad way?" He asked with a chuckle.

"Well it depends on the person..
like for you may be good way is seeing her after long time and bad thing is being married to me already.... And for me... Good way is that you are still here. Bad way is to see you regretting marrying me." I said, my voice a Little above than a mere whisper. I didn't dare to look at him.

"Kritika look at me" he said after few minutes of silence. I hesitantly lifted my head. "Kritika the moment i took those seven steps with you i am yours.
And don't worry I am loyal."

Does he know i don't want him to be with me because we are tied up together. I just want him to be happy with me.

"Rehaan question is not about your loyalty its about your happiness" i said reading something,anything in his eyes.

"Kritika I like you, I was not forced into this.. It was my own free will. And No, if you think seeing Nitya would stir my feelings for her.. You are completely wrong." He said with a huge sigh.

He likes me..! Yup my hearing capabilities ended after that. He freaking likes me my subconscious did a little happy dance. That bought smile on my face see we are in a process of making him love us. My subconscious was super happy if only we could enjoy our wedding night she would pounce up on him and make love senselessly. That made me laugh out loud when i realised she is a part of me.

Rehaan looked amused"What are you laughing for?" He asked.

"Nothing... Don't you have a flight to catch Mr.Savanth." i asked walking towards the door.

"I do Mrs.Savanth in fact Shrey is already waiting outside" he said pulling his stuff. "When are you coming?"

"It would take one more month. More over i just told them I'm resigning i didn't consider their transfer offer." I said breaking the news to Rehaan. I forgot to tell him that i would like to take break from my work. " I have saved enough money so i could last for 3-4 months without a Job, i would like to search for a new one."

"Did i ask about the money?!" He asked little irritated. Oops! Wrong button. "Its your life.. If you wanna work or not its your decision . if you want anything the minimum you have to do is demand it from me." He said raising his eyebrows "Understand?"

Okay... I can't see him for one month so for now i can keep quite. "Okay" i agreed. I went my toes and quickly brush my lips to his and mumbled "Ananya She loves you a lot... She just wants to see you happy"

"I know... I will apologize. And for that peck you gave me...." He said coming close "... Thank you. But that is not how i like."

"I'm all yours Mr.Rehaan Savanth.... Come and get what you want." I said with a sudden boldness.

"Aha...Kritika Savanth..." He said playfully and closed the much unwanted distance between us. But had to pull away because of the loud ringtone on His phone.

"Im coming"he hissed. While i was busy catching breathe.

"See you soon wifey" he winked and left. I stood there Blushing.
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It took a while for me to adjust in Rehaan's house. His parents are cool often remind me of mine. I would call mom daily and ask about her and dad. Karthik returned to Bangalore and promised to meet me every once in a week, when i get there. My3-4 months vacation time would be perfect for me get acquaintanted with the city and many of my school friends were in Bangalore right now it would be awesome to meet them all after long time. The one who couldn't attend my wedding sent me long emails telling how much they wanted to come but couldn't. Later, I went to mom's place with my in -laws to collect my wedding gifts.

We were all sitting in the hall while i opened my presents like a child on Christmas morning.

"Mom... Malthi masi gave this" i said showing her the big Radha Krishna portrait.

"This one is from Prabha aunty.." She said while giving me a wrapped gift. It was a bigbox that got me excited. " Are you serious?" I asked shocked.
My aunt brought me a set of pressure cookers in it. Okay.. I do Cook but its not my fav past time.

"There is a note there which says 'at least now learn to cook food in large quantities' " my mom read out and started laughing.

There was a incident regarding this way back when i have started learning how to cook i always used to cook in small quantities because when i tried to cook in large quantities all the ingredients which go in are either excess or less which spoils taste of the recipe so from then i started cooking in small quantities only. Mom was narrating whole story to my in-laws and they started laughing too.

"Don't worry beta, I'm a good cook i will help you" Rehaan's dad said.

"Thankyou unc... Sorry papa" i said smiling sheepishly. The first time when i called him uncle he gave me a strict warning asking me to call him papa.

It took completely 2½ hours to unwrap all the presents. They were mostly kitchen ware... Portraits..many Photo frames...Congratulation cards... Dinner sets... All sorts of dress materials.... And so much of cash. Rehaan's mom told me i could use them all in Bangalore as Rehaan doesn't have much there.
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That night it was me and papa(Rehaan's dad) in the kitchen where as mom , ananya and my parents were waiting.

"Kritika... Just 2 drops of essence in that..." Papa shrieked. "Yup... Got it" i said whisking my cake batter after adding vanilla essence.

"Now put that in the oven and come fry these Manchuria while i cut the carrots for salad." He said.

Papa could easily qualify as a professional Chef. He did everything perfectly chopping , mixing.... Everything. I was looking at him with awww.

"Papa you are too good" i said tasting the chilli paneer which was heaven.

His laughter boomed in the kitchen.
"Sweety, your husband Cook's better than me." He said.

"Better than this no way.. Wait...what...Rehaan Cook's?" I asked shocked.

"Yeah... He does cook. He is very good at it. He didn't tell you?" Papa asked.

"No" i whined while taking the plates for dinner .

"Oh.. Don't worry. One day you will taste his cooking too" he said chuckling." Thinking about it does that idiot calls you?" He asked in a grave tone.

"Yeah.. We talked about a hour ago. He was telling me how well the company had been set up there for now but it would be hard for atleast 3 months to sink into the already present market." I answered.

"Hmm... And when are you going to Bangalore... Not that i don't want you here. Just asking." He said.

"I have more two weeks of due time" i said "though i want to see Rehaan..." I whispered the last part.

"Then you should probably pay him a visit." He said setting every dish in bowls. Oops! I think i wasn't whispering then. I gave him a sheepish look and left the kitchen immediately feeling embarrassed.

That nights dinner was literally heaven. All the dishes were awesome. From The salad which papa prepared using different sauces to the dessert which was awesome vanilla cake. Everything went really well and i got to learn so much from uncle... Ah i mean papa.

That night i was tossing on the bed. Rehaan messaged me telling that he was a beat and was going to sleep. I didn't want to bother him so i let him sleep. Sleeping on Rehaan's bed in Rehaan's room without him was bit depressing and disappointing. Si, i took up papa's advice tomorrow was friday, Saturday and sunday were holidays so may be i could just surprise Rehaan.
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Friday rolled in and i have already asked Jai to book my flight which thankfully he did. I have called Veronica and told her about my surprise and she filled me up with the details of Rehaan's stay. It was a small one Bhk flat in the saroj bagh area. I was super excited standing infront of his flat ringing the bell.

All my excitement was drained after seeing the person who opened the door. NITYA. she was wearing a tight fit jeans and a blue color blouse on.

Isn't this My Rehaan's flat? What the heck is she doing here? Where the hell is Rehaan?

"Baby" there was a pause and "who is it ?" Rehaan came and stood behind her. The moment his eyes met mine he froze.

Loyalty... My foot!
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So.. Thats chapter 21.

What the hell Rehaan? Yup that's what i feel. Ha ha... And that NITYA is a bit*h. I agree.

Poor kritika. What is she going to do...?!

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