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Chapter 3

Zoya stirs in her sleep and annoyingly tries to push of the heavy object which was placed in her belly . Feeling the object not even making a slightest movement to get off her , She rubs her eyes lazily stifling a yawn She opens her eyes . Her eyes moves down to her belly to Find rather a hand enveloped around her belly protectively , Shutting her eyes embarrassed She angles her head slightly to Find him sleeping close to her spooning but with a certain distance between their bodies well except his hand .

Feeling his eyes stirring She shuts her eyes pretending to be asleep least she made it awkward for Him . But Her heart fluttered with happiness on the protective hold he had on her – Being close to her husband gave her an immense happiness which she could not put into words . She did not mind staying in his hold Forever – Maybe snuggling and cuddling to his body with his arms wrapped around hers , Those were some little things Zoya had wished in her marriage – Morning kisses filled lovely cuddles but Zoya knew it would take time at least her Husband needs more time – She could not help but chuckle usually it is the woman who feels shy and takes time but in her case it is Her Man .Suddenly Her face goes pink feeling his hands touching across her neck right a bit above her cleavage . She lets it be seeing him opening his eyes . She closes her eyes yet again .

Aditya stretches his hands widely only to knock to soft skin , He opens his eyes to witness his one arm draped around Her belly while the other was around her neckline . his lips curves up in a grin as he looks more closely at her – His Wife – She was flawless He sums up . As much he tries to let go of his past and embrace the pretty lady tight who was draped in his arm he just couldn't – Pulling away his hands quickly throwing the duvet furiously He grabs a towel and walks to the washroom and slams the door shut making the sound echo through the room .

Letting the water trickle down his eyes , He curses himself for slowly loosing himself to the pretty lady , he did not mind embracing her but Finding his Past standing as an obstacle between them , He just couldn't , It haunts him and walks out with him wherever he goes as his shadow , He wasn't rude never , He wasn't a workaholic but His Past made him this – By diving himself into work and letting go of the feelings once he had – He thought he could forget his past but time and time again He Found himself driving into the past which is struck upon him – The Nightmares which came with it made it more worse for him – Only if ! May Be One Day He could embrace his future with the lady sleeping back in their room letting go off his past ! *Sigh*

Zoya was hurt yet again , The way he pulled his hand away rudely as She was some plaque and slamming the door shut which made her jolt & jerk back in bed . This was getting to nowhere , Why? She has no answer , Why is He behaving like a Jerk? Why ? Why? So many why's and she has no answer – A Minute if she thinks they might progress in their relationship next minute it all becomes a façade – The Pain she was getting from this ? Was She bound to have this pain? Wasn't she entitled to have a happily married life? , Wiping the tears which had dropped , She pretends to sleep seeing him walking out after shower all dressed and leaving their room not even passing a glance at her side .

" Should I need to hold the string between Us without letting it loose? " Her words struck on her throat as She speaks to his frame which was placed in the table beside .

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"Zoya – We are leaving – '' His words struck as She turns around while applying the sindoor in the parting of her forehead . She looked angelic with the simple yet elegant White shalwar and the black color duppata pinned on her one side while her tresses were pulled to one side and braided .

Suddenly Zoya Feels her cheek kissed with pink with the way he was gazing at her intensely without blinking his eyes . Seeing him taking tentative steps towards her she digs her nails into her palm feeling nervously with each step he took . Wait What? Khadoos is smiling ? Zoya as a matter of fact found it rather shocking to see him smiling lovingly at her ,

Zoya wake up , Stop day dreaming ! – But See the way He is Looking ? He is gazing at you like you are a showpiece at an exhibition , Her subconscious says dreamily .

Zoya leans down seeing his tall frame towering over her with a smile on his smile , Feeling his fingers tucking a strand of her hair , She lets out a sigh and closes her eyes , She feels his arms brush against hers .

"Beautiful"

Her lips curve up in a smile hearing him as She sees him walk out after grabbing His Rolex watch which was placed in the dressing table right behind where she had been standing since a long time .

Her fingers lingers around the place where He had touched , Her heart flutters in happiness as She turns around looking at her form in the mirror – The shy smile never leaving her lips as She wears her bangles and earrings unable to get the small moment out of her head .

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Aditya walks out with a smile playing on his lips as he brushes his hair with his hand he turns around in his heels directing his gaze to their room before turning yet again and walking down the staircase , The Moment he saw her in that dress words struck and he did not know when and how his feet directed towards her direction and leaning towards her , Aditya hated to admit he loved how her warm breath was ghosting across his face . The smile that broke out when he complimented her was all that he needed to see . She needs to be happy and He would try to make her happy .

Aditya did not expect to be colliding with his Mom When he came down without looking to the front as His head was angled towards the direction of Their room .

"Mom" He tells anxiously trying to hide his grin but still he couldn't – The Life which left him feels like coming back and He couldn't stop but feel he was on cloud nine .

Anjana frowns seeing the way Her Son was smitten by the Girl who is his wife , Can't He look to his front while walking? What spell has She put on My Boy?

"Look to Your Front while walking !" Anjana snaps at him

The Smile the moments of bliss flattering as His lips press in a firm line "Mom – Well –I and She will be leaving now " He wanted to ask why was she was angry but decides to let it go – Because it would rather prolong the discussion rather it's better to end it with peace .

"So it's already decided then What the heck are you repeating it again? You can enjoy your Life with your wife !"

"Mom What's wrong?" Adi asks slowly taking her palm in his ,

He knows If he starts arguing it would end up some one getting hurt , He can understand his mother , She is sad that he is leaving but Aditya knows if he decides to stay here then each and every day it would end up being a battle ground , The Bitterness His Mom and Daadi has would increase and they would keep taunting her just like they did this morning when He had asked Zoya to sit beside him and have her breakfast , She had been reluctant and try to shake her head in protest but his stern tone told her that there was no room for arguments , When She had pulled the chair to sit they had passed cringe worthy comments before leaving the place making Zoya sulk , but his stern soft tone had made her sit beside him and have her food sulking .

"what's wrong you are asking me? She is filling your ears against me and listening to her you are leaving " Anjana says angrily as tears well up

"Sasu maa what are you saying?

The Soft tone made Aditya close his mouth hearing Her .

"Don't act !" Anjana sneers angrily pulling her hand back from Aditya

"What are you even saying?" Zoya asks worriedly trying to process what was happening . walking down with her suitcase in hand , Zoya sees Anjana and Aditya in a serious discussion deciding not to eavesdrop and get a another entry on her Mother-in-Law's bad books . She turns on her heels to walk back to their room but the loud tone of Anjana was enough for Zoya to gather courage and ask her out – When that discussion contains her .

"You have tied my son as a knot in your duppata – I just can't believe that My Boy Behaves more like a Biwi ka gulaam "

"Sasu maa you are getting it all wrong – I did not tell Aditya anything " Zoya speaks on her defense hurriedly confused what was happening around

"Mom – My decision has nothing to do with Zoya , Why are you forcing your anger on her?" Aditya asks gently – Shouting and Fighting isn't an option

"This Girl Changed You – Just yesterday you were speaking in her defense infact scolding me !"

Zoya finds it shocked to learn that he stood up for her but She finds herself hurt seeing that She had become the reason for the fight between the Mother and Son .

"Sasu maa – I didn't – " Zoya is cut off as Anjana roars "Shut-up !"

"Mom I wasn't scolding you – I will never -- I was stating the truth " Adi replies calmly as possible gritting his teeth .

"Aditya?" Zoya calls him shocked , Did He Fight with his mother for me ? but Why? – When he behaves like a jerk and sweet at times with her ?

Aditya felt clearly defeated hearing her tone , She did not sound happy or either sad but was shocked , Yes after all She would –knowing he took a stand for her and now She is demanding answers from him as to why ! – Now He needs to deal with his mother before moving onto her .

"You Can Leave Adi – After all Your Wife is Everything to you !" Anjana snaps and walks away stomping her foot irritated .

Now Only Zoya and Aditya were left alone in the massive hall .

"Why did you do this Aditya? " Zoya asks slowly moving towards him standing at his front .

Adi nervously runs his fingers around his locks "I—I would have For anyone " ,

"Anyone?" She asks hurt

"Haan " Aditya replies knowing yet again he hurt her . Why does it always something he does ends up hurting her? Can't his mouth shut and tell her the truth – He stood up because She is His Wife !

"You can stand up for anyone but –" She pauses taking a good breath "Don't for me – I will never want to be or either be the reason for the rift between The Mother and Son – and Please Come with me to apologize "

Aditya could not help but Feel happy seeing how understanding and matured She is , her forgiving and selfless nature was what he admired the most in her but Knowing how bad tempered his mother is he knew going to her now would be a bad idea before he could voice Aditya feels a tug on his wrist to find her looking at him expectantly .

"Not now Zoya " He tells sternly removing her hold on him and walks to their room leaving her alone .

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Anjana could not help but feel the hate on Zoya budding – How can she make my own son speak against me?

Slightly hearing the tapping of the Door Anjana could not help but smile knowing it has to be her son who had come to pacify her , She knows her son – He would be comforting her rather than that Fox .

Zoya could not help but feel herself sweating as She taps the door of Anjana – This wasn't her , God what has happened to me? , She whines mentally – She was the most brave woman who would give them back with her words but She Finds herself Changed and her life changing upside down in two days of her marriage – well more precise since her alliance had been fixed with a certain 'Hooda'.

Opening the Door pretending to have a serious face Anjana did not expect it to turn real – Her eyes burns furiously seeing Zoya standing .

"Sasu maa "

Anjana slams the door shut only to Find Zoya putting her foot stopping and pushing herself in .

"Kya badtameez hai (What kind off a manner less- ness ?" Anjana yells angrily

"I Do not know why you dislike me so much Maa – Sorry Sasu maa , I really feel blank but if you can do trust me I never wanted or never will come between the Mother and the Son , if I , Have done any mistake unintentionally I am really sorry "

"Wahh Wahh What an acting? Is this how you fool My Son too ?" Anjana snaps angrily "You can have my son tied in your duppata but not me !"

"Sasu maa You are getting it wrong – "

"Now What? Ohh I get it You keep him happy in bed in turn he stands up for you speaking against me right?"

Zoya's eyes wells up hearing her accusation as She replies too hurt "You , Yourself a Woman right? Then how could you speak like this to me? – Why does it always mean we have to please a man ? Why aah ? – Okay Listen Sasu Maa – Your Son is not blind to see the cringe worthy comments you pass upon me – It is just two nights I am married and You Should have been comforting and welcoming me as a Mother or atleast as a woman ! – And Yes I , We , are really sorry that My Family Sent a Proposal – If I even had a slightest idea this is how BIG RICH PEOPLE behave I would out-righted- ly rejected your son "

She pauses and continues "But isn't You at Fault here? Who told to come with a proposal to my place just after seeing my picture? You could have rejected if you had an intense dislike towards me but you let the marriage happen and now you have no right to taunt me around – Sasu maa I respect you and your age one reason I have been tolerating everything but Even I have limits - You cannot Find me as an Object to please your son !" She tells calmly

Anjana looks at her spellbound - How Dare this Sadak Chap Speak against me ? How dare She ? ,

"How Dare You?"

"I am Sorry incase if my words hurt you but I am a human too with Feelings and that was my hurt speaking " Zoya apologizes and turns on her heels to walks out but stops and moves towards Anjana again .

Wrapping her hands around Anjana from behind Zoya tells hugging her from behind "I wish May Be One Day We Could become The Best Saas-Bahu with Cute Fights & More Love plotting against Your Son & My husband and sharing everything like a Mother and a Daughter would – I Hope that it happens quickly Sa- No –maaji – Even now I could Feel that it was your insecurity speaking – Your Fear of Me Separating your son speaking – But I promise You Today Maaji I will never be the reason for the rift between You & Aditya Never ever – I repeat – I take an oath today " Zoya tells lovingly and walks out kissing Anjana's cheeks .

Anjana could not help but melt in her words but soon a voice in the back of her head whispers it is all a façade – trying to get into the good books of hers and Zoya will definitely separate her from her son .

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"Aditya Should We Leave Today When Maaji is upset?" Zoya asks softly walking into the room seeing Aditya pulling his suitcase out .

Aditya was quick to catch how she changed from Sasu-Maa to Maaji and He could not Feel be more happier and adding to his happiness was how she was considerate towards his Family , if it would have been another woman She would have been more than happy to get out of a place where she was not respected but It is Zoya here – Who has a heart made of gold but Aditya had drafted out everything to Leave today and cancelling would mean he , himself ruining his work plans back at his office ,He had informed the team that they would be starting working on the new contract from the American Company from tomorrow and He had further informed the American Company , Changes would mean him ending up in losses .

"No Zoya – My Work would – "

Zoya sighs " Aditya I wish you were married to work !"

Aditya frowns hearing her "Only If I could " He replies sarcastically making her frown at him

"Now , Come on Quick Do we need to Keep Your Parents Waiting?"

Zoya's eyes lightens up remembering they had planned to meet her Mumma & Papa before leaving to Mussorie but Falls as She remembers Anjana upset "Aditya – Do –We really need to go today? I could inform Mumma that in the last minute we were caught up in something that we'll visit them later but I do not feel right leaving when Maaji is upset – It won't look nice !"

Adi's lips tug up in the corners amused how could she be selfless ? and think about his Mother than Her Parents? , He was truly blessed to have – I Wish that May Be One Day Come soon Zoya , I Really wish to have you in My Life letting go of My Past , This were the thoughts present in his mind as He paces towards her .

Taking her palm in his He says softly "You do not have to worry about Mom – She isn't Bad Zoya – "

"I know She isn't Bad but instead Loves her Son more "

Adi smiles more hearing her "Haan My Mom's world revolves around me since the day I was born – She always wanted the perfect for me from food , to clothes to Friends to everything " He does not mention wife because he will have to reveal her mother detested her just because of her class that would hurt her more .

"and Wife?" She asks slowly

"Ermm- Ya that too – She is Sacred you might take me away from her although I know You wouldn't – So Don't sulk I'll talk to her and She'll be Okay , Now get ready to meet your parents !" He tells attempting to cheer her up . Seeing the small smile breaking out Aditya too smiles.

"Where is Papaji?" Zoya asks remembering seeing him not present

"Ohh Dad had to leave out of station over night urgently "

Removing his hand from hers leaves to have a talk with his mother .

Zoya was initially shocked that actually they were having a conversation that too a conversation like where husband comforts his wife . What the F*ck is actually Happening to her husband ? God Her Husband is The Most Confusing – No A Creature Carved by Shankerji to Confuse His One and Only Wife ,

Her grin widens remembering the trust he has on her – She is now more than determined whatever ups and down they may have in their marriage life – She would hold onto the Marriage and not let it break – The Immense Trust he has on her is more than enough to keep her marriage life going even if it means she has to endure pains – at the end She will end up getting his Love ! .

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Walking into her Paternal Home Zoya could not help but Feel homely , Soon as She knocks the door She finds herself in her Parent's arms as She sobs along with her Parents who tear up happily to see their daughter as a married woman .

"Ermm – I am here too " Aditya quips gaining their attention but it was Zoya who Finds it Shocked – Her Husband would give her a heart attack by his bipolar behavior one day .

"Ohh Damadji – Come in " Zoya's Father was first to welcome followed by her mother .

"Damadji sounds old " Aditya jokes as he says "Call me Aditya – I am like your son right?"

"Of-course Beta You are Like Our Son and Yes afterall we got to thank you for bearing with Our rebellious Daughter !"

Zoya scrunches her nose irritated seeing her Parent's comment about her , Indeed She had been a rebel .

Aditya was actually surprised to know that His Minion Wife was a Rebel .

Zoya's parents drag Aditya in Leaving Zoya – making her get annoyed , The Lunch went with her parents pampering Aditya and three together joking on her for being jealous .

Soon it was evening and it was time to leave after few hugs and kisses and assuring Her Parents they would Fine . Aditya and Zoya get into the car .

Aditya drives stealing glances at her once in a while overwhelmed with an unknown feeling while Zoya found herself grinning until her cheeks hurt seeing how Happy her parents was with Aditya . 

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