Roshini's PoV

It has been two days since we returned back from Paris. As he say our honeymoon. That was the best journey I have ever had. He showed me altogether a new world. I enjoyed each and every moment and saved the memory for lifetime. Eventhough we planned for a three week trip, we had to return back after 9 days. And I am still angry with him for that. Yes, I caught a bad cold because of the sudden climate change and doctor asked me to take rest. That was enough for him to cancel the trip and book the return tickets.

My phone beeped and I know who is sending me messages continously.

"My beautiful wife won't talk to me. Right?"
I read his message and pouted.

Any doubt Mr. Husband? I am not going to reply.

I am still offended with him. He cancelled my dream trip midway. I am sure there were still places left to be explored in Paris. I begged him to stay back. Enjoying days with him outside the country, it was such a big relief for me. But he was so concerned about my health. He blamed himself for being careless and didn't want me to spend one more day in that climate. That's how we bid goodbye to Paris. He promised to take me back there once I am fine and healthy. But I know it won't happen soon considering he is back to his busy schedule.

Last two days, he was trying his maximum to pacify me. But I didn't let myself melt so easily.

Again my phone beeped.

"Promise! You can't be angry at me anymore. Get ready for a huge surprise that would melt your heart for this poor man. I am waiting for my share of kiss from you."

I tried to not smile reading his message and started waiting for him.

Surprise? What would be that? My curiosity level was not helping.  But I am not going to surrender too. I would pretend to be not happy even if he brings the moon for me. And he is not going to get that kiss from me.

Within an hour I heard our calling bell rang. I rushed towards the door and opened it.

"Waiting for your surprise? I know."

I didn't pay attention to what he was saying. Because my eyes already welled up seeing the one who is with him. Emotions were uncontrollable and I was at the edge of a breakdown.

"This is not a dream Roshini. It's real."he said in soft tone.

My eyes shined in happiness.

"Abhi....my baby..."I called out loudly.

"Rose..." She jumped into my arms from his hand.

I kissed her all over her face. She kissed me back and encircled her hands around my neck.

"Why did you leave Rose? I asked mom and she told that you don't love me. That's why you left me. Is that true Rose?"she asked in her most innocent tone.

Unfortunately I didn't have an answer. I cried.

"Abhi, that is not true. You know that your Rose loves you a lot. See, she is crying for you." Reyhaan told in an attempt to make me calm.

"Don't cry Rose. I know. You love me. Mom is bad. Not you." Abhi kissed me and I smiled with tears.

"I love you baby"

"I love you too Rose"
She tickled me and I laughed. She does this often and I like it.

"And I love you too Rose" Reyhaan said inbetween and I sent him a glare. He looked up in defeat.

"You are happy, Rose? With Reyhu papa. He is not beating you, right?"she asked and his eyes widened in shock.

"What kind of a question was that? Which kid would ask this?"he shook his head.

I giggled. I cannot blame Abhi. All she saw was people scolding me, beating me and punishing me.

"Your Reyhu papa is not bad."I said and she sent an high five towards him. That melted my heart.

"See, I have a bodyguard for me. Beware next time you tries to mess with me."I said in a warning tone making him smirk.

"You always have one, madam. But won't you invite our sweetheart to your home?"he asked and that's when I remembered we are still at the entrance. I entered inside and he followed me.

I sat on the sofa with her on my lap. He sat beside me.

"How did you get her Reyhaan?"I asked anxiously. I don't think Rithu bhabhi would send her for me. There is something he must have done.

"That's simple wifey. I threatened my sister in the most sweet way and she got scared. That's how she allowed Abhi to stay with us till evening."he said in an ignorant tone which amazed me.

I was getting afraid. But still I am happy that I would get sometime to spend with my baby. I was missing her a lot after I left that house.

"Anything for you madam."he assured me that everything is ok.

"Didn't I tell you that your smile is very beautiful? Always smile like this."Abhi told me while kissing my hand.

"And the credit of that smile goes to me. Show me some love too." He spoke out of nowhere and I chuckled.

"So my beautiful ladies. Have a wonderful time together. The house is all yours and I would come back to join you evening."he stood up aiming to leave. But I held his hand to stop him.

He gave me a confused expression.

"Reyhaan, would you stay back with us? Please." I requested him.

"Yes yes...Reyhu papa not going office today..."Abhi started shouting.

"Ok. I won't go." He smiled.

"Abhi, are you hungry? Don't you want to eat something prepared by my hands?"I asked her.

"Yes. I didn't have your food for a long time. Missing that."she said cutely.

"Please wait for few minutes. I would bring you something delicious."I walked towards the kitchen thinking about what to prepare.

"And I am still waiting for something delicious from you. Don't forget me."Reyhaan shouted from back referring to the kiss. I sent him another glare.

I had no idea about her visit. If I had, I would have prepared all her favorite dishes by this time. After a lot of thoughts, finally I decided to make some kheer. I was mixing the ingredients when two arms wrapped around my waist.

"Reyhaan, don't do this. Abhi is there..."I tried to leave from his hold. But he tightened it.

"She is busy watching her favorite cartoon."He rested his head on my shoulder.

"So tell me wifey, are you still angry with me? I know you love Abhi more than any Paris."he giggled with that.

I smiled.
"You have no idea how much I am happy right now. Thank you so much Reyhaan for bringing her for me." I leaned back to his body. "By the way how did you know that I am missing her like hell?"I asked.

"I can read your heart my dear."he nuzzled his nose on my neck which tickled me.

"Reyhu papa..." We heard Abhi calling from the hall.

"Yes, I am coming." He was about to go pulling away from me.  But I held his wrist and stopped him.

He looked at me confused. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pecked his cheek. He stood surprised. I blushed thinking about what have I done just now.

"That was a very bad kiss. This is not the way to kiss your husband."he smirked making me doubtful. "Here, give me a beautiful kiss."he pointed towards his lips making me widen my eyes.

"No..You should go now. Abhi is calling for you."I said trying to escape from his demand. But being my husband he wouldn't leave me so easily. He held me and turned me to face him.

"Ok, hereafter forget about me. I am not going to talk to you ever."he pouted so innocently.

"Reyhaan, don't do this. Please." I pleaded.

"But you did Roshini. You didn't talk to me for two freaking days. And do you know what must have I felt?"he complained and that was the moment I felt really ashamed about my behavior.

He left everything for me and how did I treat him. Did I give too much importance for a pleasure trip over my own husband?

"I am really sorry Reyhaan."I felt my heart wrenching.

"Hey, now don't start crying. Save your tears for another occasion. Give me a kiss and I swear your husband would forget everything."

He and his ways of getting things done from me.
I leaned towards him and cupped his face. Slowly I pecked his lips and was about to move away. But he held my waist tightly and pulled me more closer towards him. He didn't let me move an inch. He kissed me softly but passionately. I wanted to pause this moment forever.

"Hahaaa..Rose kissing Reyhu papaaa..."We heard Abhi laughing and immediately pulled away from each other. She is standing at the door with her hands covering her face. I felt extremely embarrassed and looked at him who didn't even look back at me.

"Stop throwing me this look. You should have remembered about Abhi. You desperate wife."he said making me numb.

Did he just call me desperate?

What does he think about me?

He smirked making me more angry.

I was about to hit him when he rushed towards Abhi and picked her in his arms. I glared at him.

"Baby, your Rose is mad. She is violent today.  Let's escape." He quickly went out along with Abhi.

"Reyhaan, I swear. There is no kheer for you today."I shouted back at him.

We had our lunch together. I feed Abhi with my hands. She became very happy.

Her presence after a long time made me realize how much I missed her. She was the only support for me back in that house. I didn't want to leave her anyway.  But fate has decided something else. When I got a better life, I lost her. I am sure as long as she is Rithu bhabhi's and Praveen bhayya's daughter, I can never have her in my life forever. I didn't think that I would be getting to see her once again. But today Reyhaan fulfilled my wish.

A hand reached out to me and wiped my tears. I looked at him.

"How much more you would cry? See, your Abhi doesn't like you crying."he said.

"I love smiling Rose. Not crying Rose."Abhi said and I smiled finally. I kissed her.

After lunch, we went for shopping along with Abhi. We bought her many dresses and toys. We had icecream too. Reyhaan initially didn't allow me to eat icecream since doctor adviced me to not have anything cold. Then I forced him using my own ways and finally he agreed. He had a stern face for a long time for that. But Abhi's smile was enough for him to be normal again.

We played together at the beach and had fun with Reyhaan. We played pranks on him which irritated him. Finally he was fed up with us.

"Hey devils, stop.."he said smacking my head when we pushed him into the water. We laughed seeing his reaction.

"Either stop this or you are going to regret. I swear."he shouted while chasing us through the beach.

We ran as faster as we can. That's when I skipped my leg and fell down on the sand.

"Ouchhh"

"Roseeeee.."Abhi was shocked and stopped for me.

"Ahhh..."I yelled in pain and checked to see there is a small wound on my toe.

"Roshini..."Reyhaan rushed towards me and started checking my foot in concern.

"Are you hurt?"he asked while caressing my foot.

"Little."I tried to hide my pain.

"Let's go to hospital" he said and my eyes widened in horror.

I hate hospital.

"No, Reyhaan. I am fine. This is just a small wound."

"Don't lie Roshini."he said sternly.

Suddenly Abhi started crying seeing my wound.

"Hey, baby. Don't cry. I am ok." I pulled her to my lap and consoled her.

"Abhi, don't cry. I would take care of this." He assured her.

"Let's go back home."he said looking at me.

I nodded my head.

He made me stand while giving me support. I tried to walk.

"Ahhh..."I was about to fall down when he held me through my waist. Before I could realize he lifted me into his arms.

"What are you doing? See, people are watching us. I can walk Reyhaan."

"Stop shouting. People may think that I am kidnapping you." He shut my mouth with that.

"Did you forget? I have given you a promise. That I would save you whenever you fall down."he said making me feel goosebumps.

Abhi was jumping in happiness. He placed me safely on the front seat of the car. Abhi occupied my lap. He started driving.

We reached home and he helped me settle on the bed. He bandaged my wound and made sure that I am alright. He asked me to take rest. I made Abhi sleep and he joined us on the bed. Abhi is in between us and I hugged her with my hand. He placed his hand over mine.

"Are you happy?" He asked me.

"Yes. More than you can imagine."

He kissed my hand.

"I only want this happiness of yours."he said making me smile.

We slept for a long time with Abhi between us. It has been 6 pm finally when I got up. I saw him still sleeping while hugging Abhi. I couldn't stop smiling. I kissed both of their heads.

"Reyhaan...Reyhaan...get up." I called in a low voice.

He woke up in the very first attempt much to my surprise.

"Reyhaan, it's too late already. Rithu bhabhi may worry. I think you should drop her back now."

"Yes. Let her worry for her daughter atleast once in her life."

I was shocked at his statement.

"Reyhaan, stop being so cruel. She is a mother. We don't have any right on Abhi more than her."I retorted back at him.

"Roshini, do you think that I don't know anything? Eventhough she is my sister, I can't hide the truth that she is a very bad mother."

"Reyhaan...Let's stop this here."

"Listen. I know how she have thrown her daughter into your arms to look after only because she doesn't have time for her."

I could see how angry he is at his sister.

"Whatever it is, that doesn't make her less than a mother. Now don't argue again. Drop her back home." I said little sternly.

He held my hand suddenly.
"Wouldn't you be sad when she leaves?"

"Yes. But that's ok Reyhaan. My sorrows are nothing compared to what her mother feels."I faked strength.

"I know. Continue feeling for everyone who hurted you."he was disappointed.

"They hurted me. Only me. I haven't seen them hurting Abhi much. They didn't even try to separate her from me. So why should I take revenge using that little kid?"I asked in a louder voice.

"They have their own selfish reasons for that Roshini."

"What do you want Reyhaan? You want Abhi to stay with us forever. Leaving her parents and family?"

"No. But she can stay back for a day. That doesn't hurt much."he said before I complete.

"And what does that gain to me? She would leave tomorrow anyway."

"Because I can see how much you both are happy in each other's company. I haven't seen Abhi happy with her family like this. But she is, with you. And only you Roshini."he said the truth. "Even if I bring you the world, you wouldn't be happy as much as you are when Abhi is with you."

"Reyhaan, I would be glad if I can spend an entire life with her. But... it's ok. Don't ask me more. Doesn't matter today or tomorrow, she has to leave one day. She is not ours. I am trying to accept that fact."

"Ok. As you say." He finally agreed.

"Take her back before she wakes up. She wouldn't agree to leave me if she is awake. I know that."

He cupped my face and kissed my forehead.
"You will be the world's best mother once we have our kid."

I smiled.
"Thank you for this day."

I kissed Abhi and took her into my arms before giving her into Reyhaan's hand.

"Don't worry. This is not just for today.  I would bring her more often."he promised.

I nodded my head.

"Are you coming with us?" He asked.

"No I don't want to see anyone's face there."I said firmly.

"Ok I understand. Take rest. Don't walk with this leg. I would come back soon."

With that he walked out with Abhi. I clenched my fist to control my tears before breaking down to the bed.

*****
A Week Later

All these days Reyhaan took good care of me and it helped me a lot to heal very fast. Now the wound has just disappeared and I am alright. That's why I decided to experiment with some new dishes so that I can surprise him when he returns back from office. I am sure he would love this.

It was then the calling bell rang.

"Can you please check who is that?"I asked the maid who was helping me.

"Ok madam" She left while I continued cooking.

After a few minutes she appeared infront of me.
"Madam, somebody is here for you."

Who is that? Apart from Vijay and Swetha, there is nobody who may come for me.

"Ok let me see. Take care of this."I instructed her.

I washed my hands and walked towards the main hall where they are seated. Their faces revealed infront of me to get the shock of my life. My legs froze on my position. I became afraid.

"Roshini, my child." Stood infront of me, my mother with a sweet yet horrifying smile. This lady is always a horror for me.

I looked at the faces of my father and brothers who are accompanying her. I don't know how to react. I wish Reyhaan was here.

"Roshini, why are you scared? We are not any strangers." Dad spoke to me with a smile, probably for the first time. Usually he only shouts at me.

What these people is upto? Why did they come suddenly?

If they are smiling at me, then definitely a danger is awaiting. Without any benefit, they wouldn't spend a day for me.

I smirked.
"What do you want?" I asked in a stern voice.

"Roshini, I can't believe that this is you. You have changed a lot in these days. Definitely this is not our Roshini." Mom tried to hug me. But I moved back.

"Yes. Absolutely. This is not your Roshini. She has died long back. You killed her. Don't you remember? Now I belongs to Reyhaan who gave me a new life to live."I said straight at their face.

I saw everyone becoming pale now.

"How ungrateful you are Roshini? They are your parents. We are your brothers. How easily did you forget your past? If we were there not for you, you wouldn't have been existing now to talk about big things." Praveen bhaiyya as rude as he is always.

Everytime they tries to trap me with this sentiments they haven't shown me till now. This time I wouldn't let myself fall into this.

"I remember everything. Including how you all treated me. How I was a maid for so called family of mine." I spoke firmly.

They all lowered their head.

"It was a big mistake from us. We didn't realize your value till you leave. Forgive us and forget everything." Mom begged which really surprised me.

This is unusual of her. This tone. She used to only shout at me, command and yell. How can she change over a night? They didn't even enquire about me after I left with Reyhaan. There is definitely something behind this act. I must be careful.

Reyhaan, please come back fast.

"Eventhough its too late, we now realized how much you wanted our love. We are really ashamed to call ourselves a human. We don't deserve your forgiveness. But please give us a chance to redeem. For being your father, mother and family. We want you back as our daughter." Dad said with tears in his eyes.

I got confused.

"We always treated you as a burden and bad omen. But you were actually our luck Roshini. We could achieve everything in life only after you came to our house. Our business became success after that only. Now we lost everything. It took a lot of time to finally understand what you were to us and our home. We want to repent and recover our family. Please give us a chance and I promise you won't regret this time." Syam bhaiyya spoke for the first time.

Seriously?

They are begging me?

Suddenly I remembered about the property that Reyhaan has once mentioned.

Is this drama is related to that?

May be.

There is nothing else they can get from me.

"Will you stop this please? Now I know. You want that property that grandpa wrote in my name. Right? Give me the documents. I am ready to sign anywhere. I don't want anything except my peace. Don't show me anymore fake love. Let's end this here forever.  Let me live my life." I joined my hands.

"We don't want your property. Let us live our life too. That's all we want from you." Syam bhaiyya shocked me.

"What do you mean by that?"

"We are begging you. Ask your husband to leave us. We can even fall on your feet for all our mistakes in the past. But please tell Reyhaan to stop torturing us. Allow us to live please." Dad blasted the bomb infront of me.

"What...Reyhaan...have done?"I asked shivering.

"Don't act like you dont know anything. He has destroyed us in every possible way. Now ask him to stop this." Praveen bhaiyya said frustrated.

"Yes yes. He has caused us enough damage. We did only one mistake. That we didn't let you die after your parents' death. And we are getting the punishment now." Mom said angrily.

"Somebody tell me clearly." I shouted.

"I would. After you left with him, he backed off from the mutual deal between our companies. That cost a lot for us. If it was not enough, he didn't stop with that.  He had already collected so many evidences against us during the deal was going on. He handed it over to the police and made all our companies to be raid. We lost everything that we build over years. Now we are running behind court and police. All thanks to your stupid husband." Dad hit on the table making me shock.

"Watch your words. Don't say anything against my husband." I warned him.

"What else do you expect from us? He caught all our illegal activities and made us arrest." Praveen bhaiyya shouted.

I was shocked and surprised. Everything they said, it's new knowledge for me. Reyhaan haven't mentioned me about this before. I was confused.

"Roshini, you are still our daughter. Why are you doing this to us? This is not the way you should pay us back. Ask him to leave us." Mom said, this time softly.

"Atleast he could have think about his own sister who is living with us. What a beast your husband is?" Praveen bhiayya said.

That was enough for me.

"Stop. Don't dare to say one more word against my husband." I showed my hand stopping them.

They are shocked.

"I don't care what he does to you. I believe there is some truth in it. I trust him. And I am not going to stop him. Stop whatever you does illegal. If my husband get you right punishment, I am proud of him for doing that." I declared firmly and they lost all the colors of their face.

"I think he has brainwashed you against us. There is no other way you can talk to us like this. The girl whom we brought up cannot be ungrateful upto this extent. I can only say that don't believe him for your own good. He is a devil. Don't fall for his fake love. This is his way to get your support." Dad said making me clench my fist.

How could he say that?

About my Reyhaan.

I lost all the control.

"Just stop this." I rushed towards my father and held his collar making everyone stunned.

"One more word against my husband and you would be thrown out of this house. I swear." I pointed my finger at him. He stood like a statue. "Not him. You are showing me fake love. I won't tolerate anything more you say against my husband. I trust him with my life."I shouted at the top of my voice.

"Only because I keeps silent doesn't mean you can spread venom against my man. I have forgotten everything that you did to me. I didn't come your way. But if you continues doing this, I would forget every relationship." I warned.

"Roshini....you.." Mom was rushing towards me angrily but suddenly stopped on her place hearing a clapping sound.

I looked at the place from where we heard the sound.

There he is. My Reyhaan. I was relaxed seeing his face. Without waiting for another moment I ran towards him and found my place in his arms. He hugged me tightly.

I could see how frustrated my parents are now. But it neither stopped me nor scared me. He held my hand and walked towards my dad.

"See, this is not the girl whom you raised. I hope it's as simple as it is for you to understand. She is now my wife. Mrs. Reyhaan. You can't scare her anymore." He held me close to him. I smiled.

"Reyhaan, let me talk straight. We haven't done any harm to you. Then why are you punishing us?" Dad asked.

"Do you really think that I would forgive you easily for ill treating my wife? I was waiting counting days. To get her out of that hell. I won't leave anyone who made her cry. It is between us now." He declared making me surprise.

"Whatever wealth you enjoys, it belongs to my wife too. Despite of that, you made her a maid. I don't want anything from you. But you would be punished for everything that you did to her. I promise."he continued.

"What about your sister? She is suffering too." Mom tried to pacify him.

"I can't even consider her as a woman. Leave being my sister." He spoke in an ignorant tone. "I am sure she must be the one who sent you all to us."

"Roshini, mark my words. You have to pay for this." Mom threatened me.

"Get out of our house." I yelled.

Reyhaan looked at me in surprise.

Lowering their head soon they left.

I hugged Reyhaan and he kissed my forehead.

"When did you come?" I asked anxiously.

"I was here only. When they landed, I got the signal that you are in danger. You were roasting them while I came. But I am really proud of you dear. You surprised me." He pulled my cheeks.

"Wait. Did you appoint some invisible spy around me?"I asked and he smiled naughtily.
"Reyhaan, you are too mean."

"I can do anything for my wife. You can't question me."he joined our heads.
"And I am glad that I witnessed a lioness today. My strong wife. This is what I wanted you to become."

I smiled wholeheartedly.

"Roshini, I can't assure to be always with you. Even if I am not beside you, you have to manage. If something happens to me, I can't think about you returning to that hell."

Before he completes I covered his mouth.

"Don't say that again please. If something happens to you, that would be my last day in this world. There is no Roshini without her Reyhaan."

"Don't say that." This time he covered my mouth.

He hugged me and we felt solace in each other's arms. There is nothing else we desire for apart from this togetherness.

*****