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Reyansh's pov

I tossed in bed, but sleep was far away from sight. Where was she ? Isn't it like the bride is sent to the groom's room ?
I should be at ease, but why am I feeling restless ?

I threw my blanket in frustration and decided to look for he -
No, walk in the garden! Yes, the walk-in garden might help.

I stepped out of my room to see the light in the other room at the end of the corridor.
Wait, wasn't it unoccupied ?
Is she there ?

My foot automatically started to walk towards the direction.

The smell of roses hit my nostrils, and my breath hitched.

Does that mean I'm married, but I don't have to interact with my wife ?

Good for her, or else I'll make her life hell.

I was about to turn my heels, but I heard sobs and heavy breath

My eyebrows shrinked.

I clicked the door open and stepped in to see her mumbling something, and if I am not wrong, struggling to breathe, I guess?

The last time I remember, it was shaaru at this state. A sudden protectiveness kicked in my nerves

I went near her and layed down.
Took her in my arms and rocked her until she calmed down.

"It's alright! You're safe! Sleep butterfly."

I was confused by my own behavior, but all I wanted to do was to calm her.

A few minutes later, I saw her calm down and drift to sleep. She snuggled against my chest.

It felt like a baby snuggling against the warmth of the mother.

She was so soft. I let my fingers run through her hair and tugged the baby hairs that were disturbing her.

My breaths were steady. I felt my eyes get heavy.

I slowly replaced myself with a pillow.
I was about to go, but somewhere, my heart didn't want to let go of her little hands wrapped around my fingers.

No, Rey. You can't do this. You'll get hurt again!

But is it true ?
I love my family. They have all trust in her. Was she more than a rescue ?

Could we --
Well, I have to dig into your info, Mrs. Aditi Reyansh Raizada.

I sighed and freed myself off from her grip.

Sleep tight, butterfly

A faint smile made its way to my lips.
I went to my bed and called it a night.

Author's pov

The sun hopped to the sky. The clock struck 8.

Here, in the room, aditi snuggled more into the pillow.

Her eyebrows shrinked in annoyance.
She felt a loving kiss on her forehead.

A shiver ran through her spine.

She fluttered her eyes open, sitting up with a jerk.

She looked around to find Rey's father and mother waiting for her near the bed.

It was Papa who kissed her forehead.

She observed the window open where the annoying rays of sun teased her sleep.

She yawned and touched her forehead. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Anil and Avni wrapped their arms around her as she burst into tears.

It has been years since she has woken up like this. Without any fear and a loving forehead kiss.

Avni wiped her tears off the pallu, as Anil spoke,

"Meri beti ki aasun teer ki tarah chl rhi hai dil mai."

(The tears of my daughter are pricking my heart like arrows.)

Aditi chuckled.

"Mumma, papa! Can I go to the company today. Woh -"

"Iti, aaj Sunday hai!"

Avni's voice stern.

Aditi adorably looked at her eyes to sense her seriousness.

She sighed.

"Okay. But, what about Mr.Akdubaaz ?"

They were taken aback with the nickname, as they chuckled.

"Sunday is a family day, beta. Strict instructions from your Maa and dadi!"

Aditi made a face.

"Okah. I'll come downstairs after I get ready."

She hugged them once more, and they left the room.

Aditi went in front of the mirror, adjusting her saree after a shower.

"You see, ms 🪞. My childishness is back on. I feel good being babied. But this still feels like a dream. I'm afraid that someday I would wake up and all this would be a dream.

I wouldn't be surrounded by these loving people, whom I now recognize as family. I hope this lasts. Aur haan, Mr. Akdubaaz ko avoid krna, warna zindagi haram kr denge!"

(Oh and yes, avoid Mr. Arrogant at all costs, or he will make your life hell!)

"Really ?"

A strong cologne hit her nostrils, her breath hitched as she saw Reyansh approach her with raised eyebrows.

She stepped back until she hit the vanity.

"Y- yes."

Aditi stuttered in nervousness as she found Reyansh close to her.

"It is indeed good that you maintain distance, but are you sure not to fall for me ?"

"Marrying me was a great mistake, Mrs. Reyansh Raizada."

Reyansh spoke as his lips brushed her ears, and Aditi's eyes shut close.

She felt cold as reyansh moved a bit far from her.

"Aditi, I know was fierce, savage. All I'm seeing here is a scared kitten!"

Reyansh smirked and walked out of the room.

Aditi gripped her saree over her heart as it was beating fast.
She took short breaths to calm herself down.

Embarrassment crept over her face.

"Hey, kanha ji. What play of yours is this ?
Please, I can't see myself broken again. "

A tear escaped her eyes as she quickly wiped it off.

She did her hair and mild makeup before heading downstairs.

As she descended downstairs, she saw everyone giggling and an angry reyansh in between them.

"Stop this nonsense! I already told you, she's nothing but a forced wife! "

Reyansh yelled as his eyes met Aditi.

"Pleasure's mine, Mr. Forced husband. Irony that your family is loving unlike you! "

Reyansh, anger elevated, he stormed out of the house.

"Everyone, dance party now! "

Aditi dragged everyone to dance, changing their sad mood to cheerful one.

For her, it was something she expected.

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