This chapter is the continuation of past. I hope you guys will like it.

Vikrant's POV(past)

My frustration knew no boundaries. I needed some fresh air but I cannot go out now. Arushi must be waiting for me.

As I walk through the hallway towards my room Rahul's words are still echoing in my mind.

"She has hidden the camera's to keep a watch on you make her believe that you married Bhabhi out of no choice atleast for now. Once you are back to your apartment we'll deal with her in our ways."

"But why should I make her believe in something that's not true....And I cannot act wiered or rude to Arushi She'll find out in a minute that something is wrong"

"Vikrant Natasha is keeping watch on everyone and she can harm anyone. I know we will hire security personals but we need some time to figure out things and trap that bitch of a woman. So just act like Natasha wants just for today atleast so that she feels happy and doesn't do any wrong. Bhabhi will understand you once you explain everything to her. Just for today be an actor infront of those hidden camera's. Please." he had said before I started walking back to the room.

God just give me some strength to act rude. I hope the drama classes I attended as a kid would be of some use today.

I clicked the door knob open to find Arushi seated on the edge of the bed still decked up in her heavy lehenga and jewellery. As she saw me entering she closed her eyes tight. I wonder if she is nervous or shy?

'What's the use of any of those....you need to act rude not soft' my inner voice gave me a small reminder.

I walked past the bed picking up my night wear from the wardrobe and directly went into the washroom without uttering a single word.

'You can do it Vikrant just the matter of some hours...Arushi will understand you...Be confident please' I tried encouraging myself looking into the mirror at my ownself.

Once I walked out I saw Arushi removing all her heavy jewellery. Maybe she's tired.

'You are going to have a hard time Vikrant better start your acting now. Just be confident' my mind kept repeating to itself.

I sat on the edge of the bed with my back facing towards her so that she doesn't get the view of my not so very confident face.

"Listen Arushi....I have married you just because of my grandfather...I dont know if I will ever be able to give you that place in my life that you might have dreamt of." I said in one breath. I still can't believe I am doing all this because of a psycho woman.

"Vikrant there are still 4 days for April to arrive so do the April fool's prank after that not today." I knew it....I knew she wouldn't believe me. Who will believe this small lie of yours when you have shown her bigger hopes of a happy life.

'God please help me now.' I did a little prayer before I spoke further.

"I am serious Arushi and I am in no mood to joke you better get it into your head that I have married you just for my grandfather and not because I wanted to."

Damn you Vikrant....who speaks like that to your newly wedded bride that too on your first night. Please dont hate me for this Arushi but I need to show that I hate you. Scream at me yell at me and make that bitch believe that I dont want you....Please dont make me speak more hurtful words to you please.

"Vikrant its ok I think you are tired you rest now we'll talk in the morning." She won't believe me if I am all soft like this.

'Do something Vikrant... Aarrrrggghhh'

I stood up from the bed and pulled her up from where she sat. Maybe it was too sudden that she almost landed on my chest.

"I am not tired and very much in my senses so you better fix it in your mind that this marriage is just a compromise for me and nothing more than that."

Just so great Vikrant Shergill....out of all the words in the dictionary you used compromise.... Have you lost your brains....she'll hate you now.... Hate you forever.

"Vikran...t if there's something thats troub..ling you or if I made any mist..ake we can sol...ve it just tell me what happe..ned but dont call this marriage a com...pro..mise" she started trembling in my arms her eyes were pooling up with fresh tears. Please Arushi don't....don't make it more difficult for me....Please.

For a minute my mind couldn't process anything. I felt irritated frustrated angry and hurt. Arushi was hurt....her eyes show it all....her painful eyes were killing me by now. I was feeling disgusted at myself. My anger for me was raising every second as I spoke more hurtful words.

"Why can't you get it in your head....I married you just so that my family doesn't disown me....you get that? So better stay away from me and dont expect anything."

As a reflex of my raising anger on myself  I left her arm not to hurt her more but she stumbled behind falling on the ground.

'You are hurting her a lot Vikrant stop it now. Don't be so harsh on your love' my heart was finally speaking something I thought it died the minute I saw her eyes well up because of me.

I walked towards the window gazing at the night sky hoping this Natasha's drama would end soon. A warm tear ran down my cheek surely because I cannot see Arushi in this state.

'But its better to hurt her this way rather than putting her life at risk.' I thought.

I stood there for a few minutes before I felt a pull on my arm. Arushi pulled me hard making me face her not even giving me a chance to wipe off those stupid tears in my eyes.

"I know its not my Vikrant who is speaking now....so better tell me what's the problem." she said in a strict voice.

As much happy as I was on hearing 'my vikrant' in her voice I couldn't show it to her. You are making it worse for me Arushi....I hope you will forgive me for all the rudeness that I am giving you.

" I was never your Vikrant and I will never be yours everything before this day was fake all the care and concern was just a fake show infront of my family. This is the last time I am telling stay away from me and never I repeat never claim me to be yours." I spoke as I held her tight in my arms. 

The glow on her face that was brighter than sunshine was all gone by now. Tears kept flowing down her eyes though her eyes were shut.

'You need to rot in hell Vikrant....I surely hate you for all the words that you have spoken in the past few minutes.' My heart kept cursing at me.

After a few minutes when she opened her eyes they were all red with hurt and anger evident in them. Just a few hours ago I promised myself to keep her away from all the sadness and fill her life with happiness but here I am becoming the biggest reason for her pain now.

If I look at her for even a minute more I would loose it all. I am already hating myself so much I cannot see more hate now. I left her arms but she is not moving even a bit....her eyes are still looking at me with so many questions hate and anger but I cannot answer any of them now.

I pushed her aside and walked out of the room banging the door real hard.

'I have married you just for my grandfather and not because I wanted to.'

'This marriage is just a compromise for me'

'I was never your Vikrant and I will never be yours'

All my words kept echoing in my mind as I speeded my car away from home. I kept driving like a mad man in the empty roads as it was already 2am.

I have always hurt my loved ones and I am doing it all over again. This time not physically but with my words. I need to apologise to her as soon as I can....I'll shift to my apartment after breakfast today itself only then I can talk to Arushi away from those spy eyes.

I stopped my car near the beach to get some fresh air.

'I am sorry Arushi....I am sorry to hurt you so much....Just a few hours I'll clear out everything to you....I just hope these few hours dont make you hate me.'

I sat by the beach for I don't know how long. The sun had almost started raising. I decided to head back home before anyone wakes up to avoid unnecessary questionares.

Before I headed back I called Rahul once to make sure he has made arrangements for some security for everyone. He assured me not to worry but I still need to be the actor in my own room because of those spy cameras.

Just a few more hours Arushi....I'll fix everything right.

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