Chapter 15

Time to time glancing at his adorable face Zoya looks away a smile adorning on her lips . Aditya rolls his upper lip in as He too grins seeing her gaze as he concentrates on driving . Like a high school girl Zoya wanted to squeal in happiness . She felt as if She was sitting next to her crush . The feelings were overwhelming her , new beginnings , different sensations inside her . Everything made her want to jump around like a mad in ecstasy .

It was no different for Aditya , He found himself back in time the 18 year old teenager who felt infatuated to his crush but this time it wasn't her but His Minion . For the First time in Six years Aditya made his mind he had to move on from her , He knew he was going to be forever guilty for killing her but He knew the girl sit next to him deserved better not a broken man who was still nursing his broken heart . The pieces of his heart was falling back in place . Just few strokes with her Little Palm would attached the pieces of his heart . Their hug was the only thing playing in his mind as the smile never left his lips . The flashes of their moments made him crave for – little hugs , time to time would do . He was sure He was going to take it slow with his Minion . He was going to show her the blissfulness of 'Marriage' , He is going to hold her hands tightly in his grip walking along with her to wherever she takes him .

Parking the car Aditya gets down adjusting his tux walking to her side he opens the door giving her his palm to hold , She smiles softly before slipping hers into his . Aditya was grateful not finding media around he hated attention . Once they were in , Mr.Singhania , The man in late 50's , pulls Aditya for a hug patting his back . Aditya hugs him back briefly before pulling away . Zoya grips his forearm nervously seeing so many people crowded . Zoya had never been to social gatherings and this was a high class party.

Aditya new the way her palms gripped she was nervous , nervous of the attention she was getting . Seeing her putting up a nervous smile, Aditya pulls her palm from his forearm grasping lightly in his hold while making circles with his thumb on the back of her palm .

"Won't you introduce this beautiful lady?" Mr.Singhania asks cheerfully

Aditya sighs taking a deep breath he opens his mouth "This is my –" They are cut off as the lights go off with loud music playing in the background . Mr.Singhania is pulled by his wife as he passes an apologetic look at Aditya as he paces with his wife to stage .

Zoya suddenly feels a bit low . He couldn't even introduce me as his wife? She knew it wasn't his fault – they arrived late and when he was about to say Mr.Singhania was pulled away .

Aditya tilts his head to look at Zoya who was lost in her thoughts. Aditya nudges her by his shoulder breaking her out of her thoughts .

"Cinderella "

Zoya looks around to find someone in that name but looks confused seeing not anyone around .

"Cinderella" Aditya calls her again leaning down towards her face . Zoya wets her eyelashes as she looks up to see him close to her "Would you have a dance with Charming? " , Damn he was a charmer !

Zoya bits her lower lip as she takes a step back titling her head a little she says "Charming? I don't see one around !"

Zoya inwardly bites her inner cheeks seeing his frown "Only I could see a Beast "

Aditya puts up a smirk as he asks "So Belle will the Beast get the dance?"

Zoya slips her palm into his as He pulls her to the stage . Zoya smiles as she locks her arms around his neck , Aditya holds her waist lightly making sure she isn't uncomfortable.

Zoya smiles seeing the gentleman behavior of his . He twirls her around once and twice .

"I never agreed –you know –to dance"

"I don't take 'No' as an answer" Aditya answers back in attitude his smile blooms . Her back touches his front as they sway to the melody.

She chuckles lightly hearing him "But it will change –now!" She adds the last bit going into his arms now facing him as they sway .

"Achcha ! Why is that Titli?" Aditya whispers huskily in her ears . Zoya feels tingles shooting up his hot breathe fanning across her neck and his lips brushes lightly in her ears , Aditya straightens himself up .

They stop dancing . Her arms tangled around his neck while he held her by her waist "Because Zoya is Stubborn ! And Will never take 'No' for anything !"

"Little Rebel" Aditya chuckles making her frown scrunching her nose an act he found adorable . For the third time in a day he kissed her – this time her nose making her nose go pink .

Zoya blinks her eyes twice stilled in her spot as she sees her husband walking away with an amused smile playing in his lips to fetch them drinks .

Yash Khurana grips his glass tightly seeing Aditya and Zoya dancing , his eyes filled with furry how dare she? how dare she be in his arms ! You are mine Zoya ! . Seeing her standing alone Yash smirks taking one last gulp of his vodka and walks up to her . His eyes roams around her body – her sinful curves at right places – his hands itched to run his fingers around it while she would moan his name !

Yash punches his fist on the wall seeing Aditya back soon with two glasses of drinks .

"Are you planning to drink?" Zoya asks slowly seeing him having a glass of vodka while he passes her a glass of orange juice.

"A little" Aditya says as a statement but Zoya knew the plea in his voice "Because a little Titli asked me whether a roof fell over my head when I was drunken"

Zoya closes her eyes remembering when she said it , the flashes of that night crosses her mind before she could shove away , She wanted to yell at him for reminding her again his rejection , it was more painful than she had thought but seeing him having a sip smiling . She puts up a smile – which did not reach her eyes , No she isn't going to snatch that adorable smile from his lips . They have to move on –forgetting everything. That too after today, a serene adorable smile flickers in her lips and the sparks are back on her eyes as her mind reels enjoying the moments of the day . It was wonderful Should I note this day down in my diary ? My husband kissed me ! 

He called me Titli-He laughed –he smiled – We danced –every first together --Should I?

Aditya and Zoya are disturbed, Aditya's cheerful demeanor changes into anger after coming face to face with him after so many years . They were the rivals of the college . Aditya and him were often summoned at the Principal's office each day. There had never been days where they both weren't bruised .

"How are You Mr.Hooda?" , Aditya clenches his fist hearing his highly sarcastic tone – That day flashes front of his eyes which made them from enemies to immense hatred .

Zoya looks at Aditya to him confused seeing Aditya gone silent.

Yash leans in pulling Aditya in a hug – a tight hug for his liking "How is My Pooh?" Yash whispers , her name rolling out of his tongue with a smirk, Aditya clenches his fist

"You know---I missed my chance with her . How was She Mr.Hooda in bed?" ,

That was the last blow for Aditya . Aditya pushes away him harshly – His eyes cold and blood shot with furry . Aditya shuts his eyes tightly taking deep breaths to calm himself that day playing front of his eyes – He couldn't get the image of Pooja's tear-stricken horror face .

Yash smiles at Zoya rather too sickeningly , Zoya passes a look at the both men who were now having an eye-contest Where have I placed myself upon ?

"Who is this new chick of yours Mr.Hooda?" Mr. Khurana asks smirking eyeing Zoya from head to toe disgustingly .

Her eyes widens hearing his words . Zoya looks to her left to see Aditya frozen – his senses clouded that he wasn't even reacting .

A sad smile leaves her lips– not even twenty –fours had passed – her hopes crumbling down .How wrong she was to accompany him to the Valentines Party , She should have rather stayed at home at least she could have still lived in the lie –in the hope-they were progressing in their relationship .

Her eyes wells up as She passes a smile towards Yash as she turns on her heels walking out without a word escaping her lips . She was crumbled and squeezed inside . Her throats had clogged with a lump. If it had been the old her , Mr. Khurana would be tumbling down in the floor but it was Aditya's wife ! Here scratch that Aditya's chick! , Once she is out Zoya cups her mouth to muffle the sob trying to escape – How wrong was she to believe him ? Did he too find her as a chick? That thoughts makes her heart throb in pain .

Aditya who was lost in his past gets back to senses hearing the clinking of her heels . Aditya blinks twice to register what had just happened – New Chick of Yours ! That words ring in his ears . He looks to his front to find Yash smirking now that his part was done ! . Aditya looks to his right to see Zoya vanished .

Aditya pulls him by his collar , Yash who did not expect it coming groans in pain as a hard blow lands on his nose . Aditya's knuckles turn white as he punches again . People around who were gathered pull Aditya and Yash away . Aditya struggles to get out of their hold but they hold him firmly .

"You Bl*dy B*std! She is My Wife ! My One and Only ! You hear me Prick? – My Wife , Zoya Aditya 

Hooda!"

Yash who had been whimpering in pain holding his nose – His orbs go big in horror the girl he desired to be on his bed since years is warming up Aditya's bed? – He had thought they were a thing but never thought in his wildest dreams Zoya was married ! That Old B*std Cheated him! . Aditya giving him one final glare straightening his tuxedo dashes out to find his Minion.

Zoya boards a rickshaw as the tears stream down her face – Today was a beautiful lie . Once at the Mansion Zoya gets down wiping away her tears . Zoya sighs seeing her not even carrying a clutch She had dropped it from her hand hearing Yash call her ' '. She tells the driver to wait as she walks towards the gate to see the security opening the gate for her . Zoya sprints inside the mansion to her room. Getting money from the cupboard she comes back to see Aditya paying the rickshaw driver.

Briefly her eyes locks with his , She tears away from his gaze as she walks back tears pooling up her orbs .

"I knew—that-third class wouldn't given an entry "It was Daadi's venom dripping voice hits her eardrums. Zoya wasn't in no mood to argue – not with the lump in her throat .

She walks up the staircase , Daadi sips her coffee happily for the first time in the day this little lady made even her daughter-in-law raise her tone ! I cannot let this go on

Aditya makes a run up the staircase not once bothered to acknowledge Daadi who was sitting in the hall . Daadi fumes seeing Aditya ignoring her all because of that ghatiya !

"Zoya--It is not what—" Aditya is cut off by her tone

"Why Did You Marry me Aditya?

Aditya looks down to see her standing front of him tears welling up ready to fall –some all ready dried in her cheeks .He takes a deep breath not knowing what is he suppose to answer .

"Were You Forced to Marry me Aditya?"

"No" Adi replies quickly shocked

"Then Why the Hell Did You Marry me?" She asks with hot tears brimming in her eyes

"Because – " He is in loss of words What is He suppose to say He cannot tell her the truth

"Why?" She asks again this time a bit louder

"I—Zoya—" He stammers

"This Hurts Aditya --- Just Give me a reason " She chokes and looks down to hide her tears from him She could not be vulnerable not at least in front of him.

Taking a Deep breath He replies sternly with his face cold as a stone "Because to Stop my Mother From Dragging me from house to house Searching for a Bride !" ,

She lets out a sad chuckle as She asks him hurt "So I was your escape? – Marrying me ", Hurt clearly visible in her tone. He turns away unable to reply ,

"I asked You when we were left alone Whether You would love to share your life with me , You said YES!" She accuses him turning him around by his arm poking her index finger at his heart making him more guiltier,

"But You— " She looks down hurt

Unable to see her getting shattered Aditya decides to walk out of the conversation rather than hurting her

"Won't You ask Why I married You?" She asks to his retreating form .

He stiffens in his place hearing her , Seeing His shoulders straightening She answers to his back knowing that He is not gonna question her .

"Because I Liked You " She says as She walks past him out of the room without turning back leaving Aditya in his thoughts .

Clenching his fist he slams it on the wall Yet again He had been successful in hurting her "I am Sorry Zoya " He whispers sadly to the passing air to carry it to her clearly knowing She has left . He knew That was not Only the Damn reason He married her . But He could not tell her that when He himself is not sure whether He could Get over Her and start a new Life with Her . When he decides to move on? Why does his past always acts as a hindrance – Aditya knew after today – he wasn't even sure whether he would be able to start a life with her .

Walking out She shuts her eyes letting out the tears, She cries palming herself that Her Hopes of Being His wife one day are already crushed by his words . She was just an escape for him . She was an Escape! May be One Day She could ----- She cries leaving the lines blank to be filled One day by either words he chooses .

"It was all a lie –beautiful lie " Zoya cries leaning on to the wall outside She didn't care if anyone saw her –right now she wanted to run to her father's arms and cry her heart out yelling at him 'the man he chose for her was no good' , Zoya knew she couldn't blame her parents but the fact that they emotionally cajoled her into marrying him soon just because of bl*dy horoscope ! – They were to blame for the pain she was going through only if they didn't and let her complete her higher studies and letting her make her career – today she wouldn't be shattering in pain crying over her fate .

Meanwhile Down in the hall , Daadi slams her mug on the table furious how dare they ignore me? The matriarch of the family – You will pay for everything Zoya.

The landline rings grabbing Daadi's attention, Daadi answers the call only to hear a silence on the other end . Daadi fuming tries to hang up but stops

"Can I talk to Zoya?" , Daadi's eyes perk curiously hearing a male voice

"Who are you?" Daadi asks coldly

"I am Yash—Yash Khurana "

"Khurana – Mahesh Khurana's Only Son?" Daadi asks shocked

"Yes—I need to talk to Zoya , Can I?

"What business do you have with her?" Daadi asks sternly "You can tell me anything –I am her Daadi"

Daadi hears him sighing from the other end but the information he gives makes her eyes gleam wickedly "Send it !" was all she said before hanging up.

That night, Zoya sleeps on the bed all curled crying ,her eyes puffy red while Aditya was nowhere to be seen . He chose to escape ! – Reality hits her – she cannot go on living with a man who walks away every time. 

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