*Janice Pov*
“Bhai! What a surprise.” I said, lifting his call.
“Of course it is a surprise when my so-called sister forgot that she even has a brother.” He said, and I rolled my eyes.
“Bhai! Class will start in a few minutes. I will talk to you later.” I said, looking at the students walking inside the class.
“After the class is over, just walk to the café near the college. I will be there soon.” He said hanging up, and I frowned.
“So what happened?” I asked him sitting in front of him.
“You have to tell me what happened.” He replied with a serious expression.
“What do you mean Bhai?” I asked him frowning.
“Before going for the holiday, I saw that you are always lost in thoughts, but now you don’t even smile. What happened?” He asked, holding my hand.
“Nothing Bhai! It is general in the marriages I guess. I am trying to get to adapt to him, and he is doing the same.” I replied.
“How much time will it take? It’s been what seven months already.” He said sighing.
“No one wrote a book saying how much time will it take for a couple to settle right? Don’t worry too much Bhai.” I said smiling.
“I just... don’t know.” He said frowning.
“Ok! If ever I think there is a problem I will come near you within seconds.” I said.
“Promise?” He asked raising his eyebrow.
“Promise.” I replied and smiled when he sighed in relief.
“Let’s go! I will drop you. At least one day, you will get relieved from the bus.” He said, and we both walked outside the café.
“Hey! You are home early.” I said, smiling when he walked inside the room.
“Did you say anything to your brother?” he asked frowning.
“What? No! Not at all. Why?” I asked him, frowning myself.
“Today morning he called and we talked, but it felt like interrogation more.” He replied shrugging.
“He is just worried about me.” I said, and he nodded walking towards me.
“You are looking good.” He said sitting beside me.
“Thanks!” I said, smiling hearing the first compliment after marriage.
He slowly bent and pecked my lips making me stun. Then he held my face in his hands and started kissing more, and I complied.
I kissed him back feeling happy that he is taking the next step. After a few minutes, he released and got up from the bed.
“I will go and freshen up.” He said walking inside the washroom, and I tried to control the smile.
I think that he likes me! I squealed inside and immediately rushed downstairs to serve food for all of us.
*Adithya Pov*
“Where do you think you are going?” Rajeev asked, stopping in front of me when I started walking outside the station.
“To home!” I replied shrugging.
“No! We are going somewhere else.” He said and dragged me to some bar.
“Only two pegs.” I said, looking at him.
“Did you ever drink more than that? I don’t think so.” He said rolling his eyes.
We talked for some time, and then the discussion went towards my married life. I sighed, hearing the words.
“I don’t know what should I even do Rajeev.” I said closing my eyes.
“Take the next step.” He said, and I opened my eyes immediately.
“She will slap me.” I said sipping.
“She is your wife idiot. For how many days will you suffer like this? Let her know that you are not backing down.” He said and I slowly nodded.
I walked in our room to see her standing near the window. I walked towards her and hugged her from behind.
“I really like you Parul.” I said, kissing her cheek.
“Hmm...” She mumbled.
So she may not slap me, I guess. I turned her around and held her face in my hands.
I gave her a few minutes to run away if she doesn’t want me to do this. When she didn’t move, I leaned forward and slowly pecked her lips.
I started kissing her and she kissed me back, making me smile on her lips. This is it, I guess.
I should have done this way before if I know she will be fine and move on with this kind of affection from me.
I left her after a few minutes and started freshening up to have our dinner.
I drifted off into sleep with a big hope and happiness regarding what should I do to make her think about me and even like me.
Maybe she already likes me. I mean we are living with each other for the past seven month’s right.
Tomorrow onwards new start I guess.
*David Pov*
“What is this David? Where is your concentration while doing the job?” Dad shouted at me.
“Dad! I am trying right?” I asked him leaning back in the chair.
“I so want to think about a new one for this post.” He said making me frown.
“You can’t do that. You said if I get married you will give me the company, and now you can’t move away from the word.” I said getting up.
“Yes! Just that marriage is the reason because of which I am sparing you. Don’t make this mistake anymore.” He said, and I walked outside.
After his shouting, her brother called and interrogated me. What are people just thinking about me?
When I walked in the room and asked her about the brother. She said not to mind much, so I walked near her and sat in front of her.
I don’t know why, but I wanted to kiss her, maybe because of all the shouting and also because of the fear that I may lose the company. But I did and she kissed me back.
I moved away from her feeling not at all good for kissing her even though I don’t like her. And mainly I can’t do all those romantic moves on her.
I am bored doing them for all these years. I should get away from her. I thought and had a long bath.
*Parul Pov*
“What is this I am hearing, Parul? You mother-in-law has not a single word to say about you. What are you doing?” Mom asked when I went to meet her.
“Mom! I don’t care. Now can you please give me money.” I said rolling my eyes.
“Not a single rupee will be given to you from here. You are married now so go and ask your husband. If there is an emergency, then we will give.” I heard the Dad’s voice.
“He doesn’t have that much money.” I shouted at them.
“Then reduce your expenses.” Mom suggested.
“Who asked you guys to spoil me in the first place? Now you can’t ask me to change my behavior suddenly.” I said shaking my head.
“Who said anything about suddenly? Now it has passed a few months since you got married, and you should already start getting adjusted to the situation.” Dad said folding his arms.
“I hate you guys.” I said walking away.
“Leave the model dream.” He said, and I stopped in my tracks.
“No! You said if I get married, then you will make other agencies to give me assignments otherwise you will make sure no one gives me them. Now I have them in my hands and try to get me more.” I said and walked away.
“I really like you, Parul.” I felt Adithya hugging me from behind.
“Hmm.” I mumbled, not in the mood to say anything feeling anger at everybody.
Then I felt him kissing me, and I kissed back with the anger. After he left me, I just shook my head scolding myself.
Now he will believe there is something more between us. Dad! You are really a villain for me. I thought, frowning.
*Janice Pov* Something is wrong! I thought, rubbing my forehead and paced in our room. I am thinking the same for the past few weeks. I thought everything was fine when we shared the kiss, but looks like there is something else. My thoughts stopped when he walked inside the room as usual late and placed his briefcase on the table. That’s all! And now he will walk inside the washroom not saying a single word. Then he will sleep sometimes having dinner and sometimes not. I decided to take a drastic step not able to stay back and let him do anything. That’s why when he walked inside the washroom, I immediately took his mobile and opened the lock. I saw all the messages and call log, and everything is perfectly empty. I took a deep breath and called her number. After a few minutes, the call is lifted, but she didn’t say a single word. I waited for a few minutes and immediately cut the call when I heard the movement inside the washroom. I deleted that there was a call done from thi
*Janice Pov* I waited for him standing near the college campus feeling nothing but dreadfulness inside. I really hope what I am thinking is completely wrong. “What happened?” Bhai asked when I sat in the passenger seat of his car. “I promised you right Bhai. If I think something is wrong, then I will come near you.” I said, looking at him when he stopped his car at the corner. “Yes! Did something happen?” he asked frowning. “I think so! I really need your support Bhai and don’t ask me anything until I am sure.” I replied, and he nodded frowning. Then I requested him to take me to the restaurant, and he did without asking a single question. After he parked the car, we both walked to the reception, and I calmly asked, “Is Mr.David Silva in room 240?” “Yes! Is there any problem? Because he asked us not to disturb him.” She said, and I gripped the table. “No problem!” I replied and walked towards the elevator along with Bhai. I pressed the floor button, and I can see him stoppin
*Ben Pov* “What are they doing here?” I asked Abby looking at the visitors. “What are they doing here?” Abby asked looking back. “I am asking the same Abby.” I replied, rolling my eyes and walked towards them, but my parents beat me and met them in the half way. “Please sit down. I will call Janice.” Mom said and started climbing the steps. “Dad! What is he doing here after everything he did?” I asked him. “Ben! We are trying to set Janice’s life. Don’t spoil it.” He said looking at me. “What happened to her? She needs a little time and after that she will be normal and her life is still good, and she knows what to do.” I said and Abby squeezed my hand. “What?” I asked her whispering. “They will not understand whatever we will say. Let Janice handle them and we will support her.” She replied in a whisper, and I nodded understanding her. “What is it?” Janice asked, and I can see her eyes completely red. “Let’s sit down and talk clearly.” Dad said and made her sit down. “I s
#After few months# *Janice Pov* “Be careful, Abby.” I said, holding her hand properly. “I am fine Janice. Don’t worry about me.” She said when I helped her to sit down properly. “I want my Nephew or Niece to be completely fine, so that I can play with them.” I said smiling at her and sat beside her. “I have been telling her that she should start taking her food on the bed, but she never listens to me.” Bhai said, shaking his head and served for three of us the breakfast. “Poor Bhai! You are torturing him, Abby.” I said, winking at her. “It is just eight month.” She said, rolling her eyes while Bhai glared at both of us. “We have something to talk to you.” I heard Dad’s voice, and he sat on the table along with Mom. “Uh, oh!” I mumbled. “Janice! We were ok with the divorce and all, and it’s been a few months since it happened. Now why don’t you meet new people?” Mom said looking at me. “No!” I said without a doubt. “Just meet them and look for yourself. You can’t stop your
*Janice Pov* “Good morning, Ms.Janice.” I heard someone saying like everyday from the past few days and I looked up from my cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate cake. “Good morning, Mr.Adithya.” I said and gestured for him to sit in the chair in front of me. “Cake in the morning time?” he asked, looking at the plate. “When the parents start giving some serious pressure every day, then we need something like this before starting the day.” I replied. “Even I need one then. Today I didn’t get to escape my parents and got another request or order or demand. Whatever they think it is.” He said, and I ordered another piece for him. “When the first time we did as per their wish, but it backfired in the worse way they should give us space for the next one.” I started. “But no! They start showing the same hurry as they did for first or even more. They make it seem like no one can live without marriage.” He finished. “Yeah! I mean who doesn’t get scared for the next time. We have so m
*Janice Pov* “Will you be fine today? I am thinking of going out.” I said entering Bhai’s room. “You have been taking care of me and my baby girl for this one week. Which is more than enough. Now go and have some good weekend.” Abby said rolling her eyes. “You are sure right?” I asked her again. “Ben is just here to take care of me. And today is Sunday right. Don’t worry Janice.” She replied smiling. “Bye!” I said and kissed the top of my niece forehead. At the corner of my eye, I saw Bhai entering the room. I cleared my throat and said, “Thank god! She didn’t get any of Bhai’s features and that just made her the most beautiful girl.” Abby stared at me confused, and I signaled her behind me. She nodded, grinning and said, “Yeah! I am so lucky that she got only my features.” “What the hell guys. I am not that bad looking.” We heard Bhai’s complaining voice and burst out laughing. “You both girls will be the death of me.” He mumbled and sat before Abby. “Don’t worry! Your daug
*Adithya Pov* I heard the faint ringing of my mobile but I ignored it and turned away to continue my sleep. Nevertheless, it still continued to ring. I lifted it with still closed eyes and said, “What is it?” “Woah! Are you still sleeping?” I heard Rajeev’s voice. “Am I late?” I asked and opened my eyes to look at the clock and saw that I have still two hours to get ready. “Of course not! You are never late.” He replied. “Why are you calling me?” I asked him getting up and groaned feeling my head pounding. “First, take some medicine and then I will tell you.” He replied. I rolled my eyes and took it from the drawer beside my bed and then drank some water. After a few minutes, I opened my eyes and felt little well. “Now tell me.” I said, standing up. “Who was there with you yesterday night?” he asked and I frowned. “Why?” I asked him. “Because whoever she is scared our common bartender so much that he called me after dropping you saying or even pleading that to make sure th
*Janice Pov* I glanced at everyone and saw that even today they all are silent. What is more surprising is even Bhai is silent along with Abby for the past few days since I told them regarding my decision. I can totally see my parents trying to change my decision so much, but I am not budging at all. In all this silence my phone rang, making me startle a little as it is already late night, so I don’t even know who is calling. I saw the caller Id and immediately lifted, saying, “Hello?” “Sorry for calling you at this time, but just got some free time now.” He replied. “It’s ok! Anything happened?” I asked him playing with my food. “I got the court date for tomorrow evening.” He replied. “So early.” I mumbled as I thought it will take few more weeks. “Yeah! I found a small-time slot so got our names registered there. Is that ok?” He asked. “It is completely ok. We will meet tomorrow directly then.” I replied. “I will not be there at the café I guess. It is not good to see the