Aniket took Nitya to the shop. He selected a few outfits for Nitya and asked her to try them. Nitya glanced at the dress and said "Aniket.. Main ye dresses nahi pehnne waali hun aapko pata hai na maaji ko pasand nahi hai"

"Jaanta hun.. Par jab hum date pe jaate they tum western hi pehenti thi.. Aur aaj bhi main chahta hun tum ise pehno please mere liye" he requested her.

Nitya smiled hearing his words, she had compromised a lot after marrying him for the sake of Kaushalya. He always appreciated her efforts but Nitya carved for motherly love from Kaushalya for her efforts.

She agreed and went to try on the dresses. She came out every time she wore an outfit and showed it to Aniket. He didn't like them and brought another one. Nitya sighed deeply, she went inside the trial room and tried the outfit.

She stepped out and Aniket stared at her from head to toe. He leaned against the wall to prevent himself from falling down. He fell in love with her all over again, he said "by god mann kar raha hai tumse phir se shaadi kar lun"

Nitya smiled sheepishly and asked "Toh final kare?"

Aniket nodded, he kept his hand on her waist and walked towards the counter. He made the payment and they walked out of the shop. They sat inside the car and Aniket headed towards the Taj hotel where he had booked the special table.

Nitya was pleased to be out with Aniket after a long time. Aniket every few seconds rolled her eyes towards her and was extremely elated to see the smile on her face. Within 20 minutes, they reached the hotel and Aniket parked the car.

Nitya held his hand and entangled her fingers with his. They walked into the restaurant and settled down for the candlelight dinner. Aniket had ordered her favorite food, she smiled "Aniket aapko meri har choti baat yaad rehti hai" she said

"Haa..tumhara khayal mujhe rakhna padega na.." Aniket replied.

A smile curved her lips hearing his words, she just loved the way he cares, protects her and most importantly gives his time to her. He doesn't show but deep down in his heart he also wants someone to call him father. She looked down as the sadness appeared on her face for not giving her the biggest happiness in life. However, this wasn't hidden from Aniket he had known her for the past 9 years and he could understand her every reaction. 

She closed her eyes and smiled again as this will hurt him and she doesn't want to spoil the evening with sorrow. He took out a rose and forwarded it towards her "To my most beautiful wife in the world"

Nitya held the rose and said "thank you.."

The music was playing and it was their favorite song. They exchanged glances with each other, Aniket signaled but she refused. Aniket stood up and pulled her to the dance floor.

They performed the salsa and everyone clapped seeing them. It was just the best day for her and Aniket made her go back to their old days when they just started dating.

They had dinner and then stepped out of the hotel. Nitya realized she had to change because if Kaushalya saw her in this western dress she would definitely create a scene. "Aniket.. Main aati hun change karke"

"Kyun? Abhi hum bahar khulfi khayenge.. Photos click karenge" Aniket pulled her towards the Marine drive.

Nitya loved Kulfi, she ate it like a 5-year old kid while Aniket clicked her pictures. She posed and then Nitya realized they must go home now. "Aniket ab bahut ho gaya.. Hum wapas ghar jayenge.."

Aniket made a face "Thik hai.. Ab tumhara hukum kaise taal sakta hun aapke peeche peeche" he forwarded her hands and she walked ahead while he was behind her.

At home

Kaushalya misunderstood the situation and slapped Manvi on her face hard. Her cheek turned red, tears slipped down her eyes instantly.

"Besharam ladki.. Kya kar rahi thi Aarav ke upar chadke? Tameez sharam sab beech khayi hai apni modeling mein??" Kaushalya shouted at her.

Aarav interrupted "maa.. Aisa kuch nahi hai aap.."

Kaushalya even slapped him "chup kar tu...bhai aur bhabhi ne bigadke rakha hai tujhe! Shaadi nahi karni hai par parayi ladkiyon ke saath raat bhar club mein matargasti karni hai tujhe"

Aarav eyed her and shouted "maa aap kuch bhi bole jaa rahi ho! Wo bas mere haath se remote chinne ki koshish kar rahi thi.. Please aap ye apni gatiya soch apne paas hi rakho. Jab dekho aapka shuru ho jaata hai kabhi bhabhi maa ko taane dena kabhi mujhe kehna.. I am fed up"

"Aarav apni maa se uchi awaaz mein baat karega ab tu? Yahi ijzat hai meri iss ghar mein?" she asked, getting emotional.

Aarav closed his eyes for a moment and cooled down himself. He said "Dekho maa.. Aapki ijzat karta hun aur aapse pyaar bhi karta hun lekin jab aap bhabhi maa ko taane deti ho mujhe takleef hoti hai.. Aur aapne jo abhi dekha wo aapki galatfehmi hai! Toh agli baar haath uthane se pehle puch lena ho kya raha tha yahan pe" he took defend for himself and walked away from there.

Manvi glanced at her and said "Auntyji.. Aapka beta agar duniya ka aakhiri ladka bhi hoga na toh bhi usme mujhe koi interest nahi hoga! We hate each other.. Matlab hum ek dusre se nafrat karte hai.. Aur ainda mujhe haath mat uthana aap" she warned her and headed upstairs to the terrace.

Kaushalya had enough "ab aur nahi.. Aniket se baat karni hogi! Manvi ke saath Nitya bhi iss ghar se jayegi toh hi iss ghar mein khushiyan dastak degi" she said determinately and walked towards her room.

Manvi went to the room and thought "hadh hi ho gayi hai.. Meri bhi self respect hai! Ek second ke liye bhi iss ghar mein nahi rahungi main ab"

She began to back her things, she glanced at the picture kept on the side table of the bed. It was a picture of her and Nitya. She thought about Nitya's pain and the day she came to the house Nitya was filled with happiness and joy. She sighed deeply "main aise gayi toh Di ko bhi suna dengi Auntyji.. Iss baat ke liye"

She changed her mind and arranged back the things into the wardrobe again. She went to the terrace to feel the fresh air, she stared at the sky and admired the beauty of it. She began to count the stars in the sky, she heard a laughter sound.

She turned and found Aarav sitting on the swing with a bottle in his hand. It was a beer bottle, she stared at him and asked "what is so funny?"

Aarav denied and sipped the beer. Manvi walked towards him and said "Tumhari wajah se mujhe thappad pada.. You are now my one and only enemy!"

"Toh pehle kaunsa hum dost they? I hate you even more" Aarav replied in his meanst tone.

Manvi wanted revenge for today, so she decided to ruin his fashion show. Manvi said "ye neeche jo hua Di ko mat batana.. "

"Mujhe shauk nahi hai bhabhi maa ko pareshan karne ka tum bhi apna muh band rakhna" Aarav warned her.

Manvi passed him a fake smile, she pointed towards the bottle "kaha se laaye ise?? Aunty ko bolun jaake?" she asked.

"Boldo main darta nahi hun maa se.. Waise bhi ye bhai ke room se leke aaya hun!" Aarav exclaimed.

"Tumhara khudka kuch hai kya?? Jab dekho bhai babhi maa karte rehte ho" Manvi said, making a face.

"Kuch din pehle jahan se tumhe get out kiya tha.. Waha ka owner hun main" Aarav reminded her.

"Wo bhi jiju ne dilwaya hoga tumhe." Manvi said, crossing her arms across her chest.

"Excuse me.. Aaj main jahan hun apni mehnat se hun!" Aarav confronted her, he hates when someone triggers his ego.

"Whatever.. " She didn't care. She moved to leave but her leg slipped as some beer was dropped on the floor. Aarav grabbed her by the waist and she stared into her eyes.

They shared an eye look for the first time, in a fraction of second Manvi realized the position and blinked her eyes. She bit her lips with her upper teeth and shouted "chodo mujhe.. How dare you touch me"

Aarav smiled at her and dropped her. She ended up landing on the floor with a thud, she eyed at him with an open mouth "how dare you.. Tumne mujhe neeche giraya"

"Tumne hi kaha tha how dare you touch me" he intimated her.

Manvi was annoyed, she stood up and began to hit him. They ended up getting into a physical fight with each other. The flower pot fell down on the ground floor and it almost hit Aniket who was entering the house with Nitya. He was shocked, he glanced upstairs and saw Aarav and Manvi fighting.

"Not again..." they said in unison. 

To be continued...

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