Reyhaan's PoV

Today is special for us. This is the day I was waiting for. My one year of hardwork may succeed today. I can't wait anymore to confess. I know this would be difficult for both of us. I have zero idea on how she would react. But I should do this. To save her from that hell. Last year turned out to be pathetic. I can't erase that. It happened. But I can help her to forget that. Out of all demons in her life, I don't want my name in that list.

Roshini, hatred have no more place in our life. It's only love, care and understanding. Your life would be colorful hereafter. You are not meant to be hated, but loved. I would become the change of your life. I would do whatever I can to see your smile, to keep you happy. Being with me, you would be the most happy soul.

"My Reyhu, you are beautiful just like a groom today. Now stop this. Are you going to spend an entire day infront of that mirror?" I heard Dayamaa and suddenly I realized it's been a while I am standing here. Looking at myself in the mirror. This is embarassing. I turned back and moved away.

"Stop making me shy Dayamaa."I was blushing.

She laughed a bit and came towards me.
"It's not for your beautiful face, your Roshini would fall for. It would be for your beautiful heart Reyhaan." Cupping my face she kissed my forehead.

"But Dayamaa, what if she rejects me? I hurted her a lot in the past. I was ridiculous that time. "
There is something that still confuses me.

"Nobody can reject my son. Trust me. Just think about this. Why should she reject the only love she is going to experience?"She asked.

I nodded my head.

"Now stop thinking. She is born for you. That poor soul is craving for someone's love and you are going to give that. That's all. Nobody can love a girl like you Reyhaan. She deserves it. And she would return you that love thousand folds back." She confirmed making me very happy.

Unknowingly tears welled up my eyes. She wiped it away.

"Go Reyhaan. Go win your love."she kissed my palm.

I hugged her emotionally.
"Bye Dayamaa." I walked out can't wait to see her.

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Roshini's PoV

I am little bit relaxed today. Because I am alone here. Nobody is here to trouble me. Eventhough mom has given me a set of works to do before she goes out, I can do all that without anyone walking over me. That's a great relief.

I was strolling through the backyard garden when suddenly the calling bell rings. I wondered who might be at this time considering noone is here.

I walked towards the entrance and opened the door only to be welcomed by his smile. Yes, his smile.

Unknowingly a smile crept across my face too. He have such an effect on me. I wondered. But not bad. He have done so much for me. Also he is not cruel like I thought. He has a good heart.

I don't know what to speak. So I waited letting him speak.

"Hai Roshini. How are you? Feeling better?"He asked.

"Actually... Dad, mom and everyone else went for a marriage function. They would be back only evening."I spoke looking at the floor. Wow, what a fool I am.

"I didn't ask that."he laughed.

I looked at his face. His eyes had that shine which can attract anyone. I don't want to lose into that. I averted my eyes away from him.

"Look here. I promise. I won't bite you."his words me widen my eyes. He was laughing again.

"They are not here. Come tomorrow."

"I know that."his statement made me surprise.

"Know what?"

"That they are not here. Your dad informed me before going out."he said making me shocked.

"If you already know that, then why did you come?"I asked doubtful.

"To see you. What? Am I not allowed to see this beautiful face?"he said.

I froze on my position hearing that he came for me. Only for me? Seriously?

"Tell me. How are you feeling now?"he asked taking one step closer to me.

I didn't respond. All my senses has stopped working within this time.

"Oh so don't you talk to me?"he asked with a teasing smile.

I again kept quiet.

He shook his head before placing the back side of his palm on my forehead. I looked at him with opened mouth. A shiver passed through my body feeling his touch.

"There is nothing to worry. You are alright now." He said while relaxing. I gulped a lump down my throat.

I don't know how to react. What to ask him. This is all unfamiliar for me. Nobody had came for me till now. And here this man is doing a lot for me. Seriously? This is unbelievable. He knows that everyone went for the marriage. Still he came only to make sure that my health is ok.

Should I ask him to come inside? What would he think about me if I ask for that? Would he ever accept my invitation? What if he suddenly leaves?

"Roshini, Are you still afraid of me? I promise. I won't trouble you."he showed me a concerned face.

This man is so genuine. I felt bad for treating him like this. I can't be ungrateful to that extent.

"Come inside."I said and he widened his eyes. That was a surprise for him.

He took baby steps until enter inside.

"Shall I get you something to drink?"I asked making him smile.

"Only if you are free. Thank you"he spoke and I nodded.

"Please sit down."I walked into the kitchen and made some fresh juice for him. I poured it into a glass and came back to serve him.

Before I could handle him the juice, he stood up to meet my eyes.

"Roshini, I want to talk with you. This is very important for me."he said and I was confused.

"Have this first."I forwarded the glass in my hand towards him.

Next moment I almost froze on my position. Unable to react. I looked at him with disbelief.

Instead of the glass, he tightened his hold around my hand. This is totally unexpected. I widened my eyes seeing him smirking.

"What are you doing?"I asked stammering.

"Roshini, don't misunderstand me. I just want to talk with you."he assured.

"Leave my hand, Reyhaan"

It was the first time I took his name. I thought that he would be angry. But he smiled at me making me speechless.

"I am sorry. But it feels so good to hear my name from you."he said.

I forcely pulled my hand back. Because he was not in a mood to leave me. The glass fell down and broken into many pieces making big sound. He covered his ears. And then looked at me with a teasing smile.

I sat down to collect the glass pieces.

"Let me help you."he sat down behind me.

"No. Don't come near me."I stood up, my entire body shivering.

He too stood up to meet my eyes.

"Roshini, aren't you feeling anything? Why am I doing all this for you? Have you ever think about that? How much more you would push me away?"he asked suddenly.

I had no answer. Because all these questions he asked me, even I was trying to find the answers for a while now.

He gave me a faint smile that didn't reach his eyes. The hurt was visible. But what did I do? Did I hurt him?

"You still have nothing to ask me?"he again asked.

I had a lot to ask him. But I don't know what I should interpret from all this. I cleared my throat.

"Yes, please. Say something Roshini."I dont know why he wants me to speak when he himself declared at the first place that he have something to talk with me.

I decided to pour out my heart. Ask all that doubts I have seeing his strange behavior.

"What do you want from me? Why are you following me? Literally there is no single day I didn't see your face in the last year."I asked finally.

And then he smiled. That sent peace to my heart. Because he didn't shout at me.

"I can't believe that you are here just for your business purpose. I always feel your eyes on me. Is that just my imagination? I don't know."I continued.

"I am glad that you were noticing all this. Thank you."he spoke making me more confused.

"Just stop. Answer my questions first."I was angry this time.

"But what if you don't believe me?"he asked back.

"I would. Tell me. What do you want actually?"

"Roshini, I want nothing else. Only your love." His words registered into my brain as a thunder.

Did he say that? Love? My love?

"What? Are you mad?"I froze in my place.

"May be. Madly in love with you."He smirked.

I wish I was true. He should be mad. There is no other way he speaks rubbish.

I was about to leave hearing his stupid statements. But he held my hand gently to stop me. I turned to see his smile that instantly melt my heart.

"I want your selfless love" he declared.

Somebody say this is a dream.

I didn't speak. But my eyes asked him numerous questions that I want answers. I stood there without moving an inch of my body.

I held the chair behind me for a support. My body was deceiving me.

Understanding my dilemma he came more close to me.

"Please believe me Roshini. I am really mad for you. For your selfless love for me. I need you. Not as a burden, but as my wife. Even I breath for you now. My life would be empty without you." His statements sent shivers down my spine.

This is unexpected for me. I blinked my eyes many times to confirm that I am not in a dream.

First I thought that he was playing a prank on me. But then I can see so much honesty in his eyes. He seems so genuine.

He smiled wholeheartedly and I could see him relaxing. As if he was waiting to tell me this.

"I think you are not in your senses. I am the same girl whom you hated once."I spoke on his face.

"Yes. I was not in my senses that time. But not now. Back then my heart was completely shattered and anger filled my mind. I thought that you are the one behind our marriage drama. I didn't know anything about you. That's why I shouted at you. I behaved rude with you. Because I didn't try to find the truth."He said.

I could read guilt from his face.

"But Roshini please believe. Everything has changed now. I can't hate you anymore. I know you are innocent. There is nothing in my mind except love now."

"This is ridiculous. You love me?" I tried to laugh it out.

"Just try to understand. You are the only reason why I am roaming around those good for nothing parents of you. In the name of a business deal. You are the only reason why I visits this house everyday. I wanted you infront of my eyes. Always."he confessed.

Am I dreaming? There is no way I want to come out of this dream if it is one.

"May be it's not easy for you to believe me. Especially when I didn't try to talk with you in this last one year. But whatever I said, its the truth of my life. I can't live without you Roshini."

A sudden realization hit me. I always wondered why he took up that business deal with my family when his mother left it. He had all reasons to hate us, but still he helped my family. After that wedding day, he didn't look at me with hatred. Instead always shown me concern. His eyes were always fixed on the kitchen entrance when I was working. It was not just sympathy. He tried to express his love many times. But I always ignored. Now he is confessing. This is surreal.

"Roshini, are you hearing me?"he asked getting no response from me.

I slightly nodded my head.

"Did I hurt you by revealing my feelings?"he asked and my eyes welled up. He is caring so much for me.

"Roshini, is it a mistake from my side? I fall for you. Fall in love with you. There is no way I can back off now. I can't live without you. I love you Roshini."

I tried to control myself. He is making me emotional.

"No. Please. You can't love me. I can't love you back. This might be an infactuation for you."I blurted out.

"Roshini, I am not in my teens to have an infactuation on someone like you. This is not fun. It's my life Roshini. I know what I want. I want to marry you."he gave me a disbelief look.

"You don't know anything about me. I am a maid. A maid girl who don't have anyone in her life. An orphan."

"You have me. And I would be always with you."he said in assurance.

Is it possible for anyone to reject such a kind hearted genuine man? Why he is making it difficult for me?

"No. You deserve better. Not me. I don't want to be a burden for anyone. Please do understand and leave."I tried to be as stern as I can.

His face suddenly changed. He closed the distance between us. I took one step back and collided with the wall.

"I am not inviting you as a burden. But to be the love of my life. As my wife."he was very serious this time.

"Love of your life? That is a big word for me to even dream."I smiled sarcastically.

"Roshini..."

"Please. I don't deserve you. Just leave."I shouted even before he can speak further.

"If it was easy for me to forget you and leave, I wouldn't have come here at the first place. Look into my eyes. Can't you see my love for you?"he asked intensely.

His eyes were pulling me towards him. Why I am so weak? I used to cry because nobody loves me. And when god sent someone to love me, I am unable to take a decision.

We both were silent for the next minute. He was giving me time to understand everything.

"But why me?" I asked.

I am sure that he would get someone who is more beautiful and educated than me. I heard from bhabhi that he is getting proposals from a lot of families. Rich and popular girls. Anyone would fall for him. That's a truth.

He sighed before leaning more close towards me.
"Everyone thinks you as some burden. But they don't know anything about your selfless heart."

"Oh do you know that?"I laughed.

"Yes. I know. The moment I realized it, I fall for you."his words made me surprised again.

"I don't...get you."I stuttered.

"I have your letter with me. One that you written on the night before our wedding. It's safe in my hands. And nobody else read that except me till now."

I was amazed at his revealation. I got the shock of my life. That letter is with him. I always wondered where did that gone. He fell in love with me after reading that letter. Now it all makes sense.

"But what are you doing with that letter?"I asked still my eyes widened.

"Whenever I feels weak, I read that letter again. Then I would get the strength, to love you more and more than I am already doing."he said and this time I couldn't stop smiling at him.

He smiled back that directly reached my heart.

"But Reyhaan..."I was interrupted by him.

"Please don't push me away Roshini. I want you to give this relationship a chance. I was living all these days only for this moment. To confess my love. Last time I failed you. But that would never happen again. I promise."

He is making it difficult for me. I didn't know that a single day can change my life like this. May be I am dreaming. But I want to live this dream. Forever. With him.

Again it's tough for me. There is no future for us. Both of our families hate me. He would get taunted for this decision. I can never be a problem in his life.

I sat down on the floor losing all my abilities to respond. He sat down beside me hoping to hear from me.

Life is a question mark for me at this moment.

An hour later:

He came out from the kitchen with a glass of water in his hand. He sat beside me and gestured me to drink it. I was about to say something. But he stopped me and made me drink the water from his hands. I was wondered. Nobody have done this much for me till now. Noone cared for me like he is doing. Noone can love me like he does. I felt goosebumps on the thought that he is doing all this just for me.

He was continously looking at me. I felt shy and turned my face away from him.

"Roshini, I know. It's not easy for you to believe me. I don't see any reason why you trust me. But all I am asking is a chance. To prove my love for you. To make you realize how much I love you."

"You don't know what you are doing to me. This is all affecting me. A lot. I don't know what to tell you."I said.

"I didn't want to stress you with all these confession. I know this is too much for you to handle. Take your own time. I am sure you would understand me one day. There is no hurry from my side. "he said standing up.

Suddenly I felt sad. Is he going?

"I would wait for the day when you finally realize my love. Even if it takes decades I don't care. If I could spend an entire year to confess my love, definitely I can wait an entire life for your acceptance."he said and my heart skipped a beat.

I stood up to meet his eyes.

"Sorry for troubling you, for confusing you. For being a reason of your worry."he added.

"Are you leaving?"I asked out of nowhere.

"Yes. You were telling me to leave. Right?"he asked back.

"Wouldn't you come again?"

"Yes. Daily. Until you accept me."his reply made my heart flutter.

I looked down to hide myself from him.

"Bye Roshini."He turned back to leave and I felt a part of me going away from me.

I don't know what made me do that. I held his wrist to stop him from moving. This is definitely not me. He turned back in surprise and smiled at me.

"I wish I have words to make you understand. But... See. You don't know. I have noone. Noone loves..."I was saying but he put his finger on my lips.

"Don't say that again. You have me, Roshini. Your Reyhaan."His words had such a power that I forgot to even blink my eyes for a while.

His shining eyes bored into mine.

"I promise. The day you love me back, it would be the best day for both of us. I would always keep you happy. You don't need to worry about anything when I am with you. I don't let you cry anymore. I would stand for you, would fight for you. For us. I love you Roshini."

That was the moment I lost all my control. I hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms around me. I wish this moment never ends.

"Reyhaan, I wish I could reject you. For your own good. But there is no way I can push you away again. I can't. I am becoming weak with you showering all your love on me. Why are you doing this to me?"I said barely audible to him.

He smiled before cupping my face and made me face him. I can see an ocean of love in his eyes for me.

"You didn't even see what extent I can go for you. This is only a beginning Roshini."he told.

Tears flowed down my cheeks. With his hand he wiped it away.

"I am scared to believe people. I would anyway end up disappointed. I don't want that to happen again to me." I was sharing my worries with him. He was listening carefully.

A few hours and he already became someone to me. I don't know eventhough.

"You don't need to worry about that Roshini. You can trust me with your heart. I won't cheat you. You won't regret loving me. The day I makes you disappoint, that would be my last day on this earth. I swear."

Before he could complete I covered his mouth with my hand.

"Don't say that again. I know I don't deserve you. There is nothing in me that matches you. I can't see a future with you considering how different we are. Still I love you Reyhaan. I really love you."

That's it. He hugged me tightly expressing all his happiness. I could feel his heart beating faster.

"Reyhaan, I didn't want to say that. I wanted you to leave me. For your own peace and happy life. Still you pulled me towards you. Your love made me confess. Why are you loving me like this?"I asked unable to believe my own words.

He smiled naughtily making me crazy for him.

"I love you Roshini. More than you can imagine. I would continue loving you till my last breath. My love would heal all your wounds. I promise. I will make this work out. Will make a better future for us."

He hugged me again. This time more tightly as if his life depends on me. I smiled wholeheartedly. I felt solace in his arms. For the first time in life, I felt there is someone for me. I am not alone. I was feeling safe and secure with him around me.

"Roshini..."he called after a long minute.

"Hm..."

"Say that again."he demanded.

"Say what?"I asked confused still placing my head on his heart.

"That you love me."

"I love you Reyhaan."I spoke from heart.

There is no way I back off from this now. He captured my heart. With honesty in his feelings.
He is with me. That is enough for me to face anything.

"I love you more Roshini. I can't live without you."he caressed my hairs with his hand.

"Don't leave me Reyhaan."

"I won't. You are my life. Understand?"he asked pulling back to see my face.

I nodded my head with teary eyes.

"Will you marry me?"he asked looking straight into my eyes.

"I will."I smiled.

His happiness had no limits.

"Thank you."he muttered.

Once again he hugged me. I forgot myself in his arms. I don't want to come back to the world. This is heaven for me. As he promised, this is the best day for both of us. The feeling of loving and being loved, I came to know that for the first time.

"You are mine Roshini."he whispered into my ears and I blushed.

And he is mine. My Reyhaan. Forever.

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