Jai Pov At first, I ignored the voice considering it as their family matter but then curiosity took over me and I went near the door. What I saw astonished me. A man who appeared to be of my age was kneeling in front of Aunty with joined hands. His back was towards me. " Aunty, you had promised me that you would marry her to me. I am patiently waiting for you to initiate but you are just ignoring the topic. Please, aunty, I want to marry her." He said in a pleading tone. " First stand up and don't behave like a crybaby. When I have promised you that she is yours then believe it. Behave like a man and not some crybaby." The aunt spoke in an authoritative tone. " Who gave you this right? Gaurav you better get lost before I lose my control. Before you go, I want to make one thing clear. I will not marry her to you. In your opinion, she may be an orphan but she is not. She has me and I don't want to marry her to you. She is my responsibility." Uncle's voice echoed
Leena povI was about to take a nap after lunch when Sheena barged into my room and sat near me on my bed. She was fidgeting with her fingers and had a faraway look. She was in deep thought. I shook her shoulder to bring her back. “Dear sister, what is it? Do you want to speak to me but are unable to? “ I raised my brows and kept a finger on my forehead as if in deep thought. "Leena, I want to tell you something. Promise me you won't tell anybody.” She forwarded her hand and I kept my hand in reassurance. “ You know, in college, there is this .” She stopped abruptly. " What happened, Sheena? Tell me fast my heart is sinking, tell me before I die of a heart attack." I kept my hand on my heart. "Drama queen. Stop it. I'm going, I don't want to tell you anything.” She got up to leave, and I pulled her hand and made her sit.“ I will be serious now.” '" In college, I have been meeting this guy for some time.” She blurted in a go. “ Do you love him?” I quest
Leena Pov After wiping the droplets of water on my face, I opened my eyes to the view that stopped my heart. Kavya was struggling in the water. Before we all could even react we heard another splash and bingo two hands pulled Kavya into their embrace and swam to the shore. Since Kavya was coughing and breathing, she tipped her downwards on her knees and strongly patted her and she started coughing and spitting water. Arjun took her from Anaira. His eyes were glassy and red. I don't understand why he cares so much about the child. Is there something that I'm missing?“Anaira I would, “ Jai coughed."I mean we are very grateful to you for saving Kavya.” He joined his hands to show his gratitude.“She is a state-level swimmer.” Sheena barged in between. Kavya was stuck like a koala bear in Arjun's arm. Even Jai was comfortable with it. I found it weird that being a parent Jai should be more worried than Arjun, even Kavya should be with her father and not some
Jai Pov Both of us sat on the couch. My hands were on my knees and both palms were clasped together. I was wondering how to strike up a conversation. I was deep in my thoughts when Leena shook my shoulder. “ You wanted to tell me something. Please be fast. It is getting late, if my parents see us here together then they will misunderstand everything, and I don't want to lead them anywhere or give them false hopes.” “ Please don't get angry. I was preparing myself for this talk. It goes back to the time when Anita, my ex-wife, Kavya's mother, was ready for delivery. FlashbackIt was her baby shower that day and everyone was so happy. She was looking so beautiful in a pale blue saree with traditional jewellery, her head was covered with a veil. The blue colour suits her. That is why I specifically bought this saree for her. How did I get so lucky to have this beautiful lady as my wife with the child coming into our lives, I'm the luckiest man aliv
Jai Pov " Doctor, why didn't you stop her, or better yet, why didn't you tell me anything." I held the doctor's collar. " Prince, I had explained everything to her but she was adamant. I wanted to inform you but she said if I would tell then she would kill herself and put the blame on me and get my practice terminated. I'm sorry. Princess had asked me to give you this if anything happens to her during the delivery.” He handed me an envelope containing a letter. My lifeline, my sweetheart If you are reading this letter, it means I'm no more. You must be heartbroken right now but don't act rashly. Mind you not a single word to the doctor. I had threatened him not to tell you. Please forgive me, Jaan. I didn't have the heart to terminate the symbol of our love. What was its fault in this? I know I have given you a daughter, a princess, you had always desired. Don't blame her for anything, she is a part of me. Take care of her as you have always taken mine. It is my
Anaira Pov “Wow, the heavens must be very happy with me. Today Aunty allowed me to go without even fussing. She would always make excuses whenever I was supposed to go. My sisters needed to convince her to go, but today she willingly agreed. Before she could change her mind I ran away. I changed my clothes. Since it was too hot I chose to wear a white long dress which ended just above my knees, made a high ponytail out of my hair and applied kohl and baby pink lip colour. After giving it one last look, I took my purse, mobile and some cash that uncle gave me for my personal expenses. It is my uncle's secret. If by chance Aunty would ever come to know she would throw tantrums. As I was exiting the room I came face to face with Arjun who looked as if he just come out from the shower. His hair was wet but neatly combed. He looked devilishly handsome in a red polo and black jeans. The t-shirt did nothing to hide his well-toned body. My gaze stopped at
Jai Pov Leena asked me about Kavya's likes and dislikes. Then she along with her sister and Kavya led us to a toy store. Anaira and Arjun didn't want to accompany us so they stayed out. It is weird but from the time Anaira saved Kavya's life, I feel something is going on between the two of them. The way he looks at Anaira, don't get me wrong but he hasn't looked at a girl like that, Although girls throw them on him. Anaira is a nice girl and I would be happy for my friend. Kavya's squeal brought me out of my thoughts. “ What is it, princess?” I looked at the cart and it was full of dolls and their accessories, a doll house, and many other things.“ Princess, you have all these things? Why do you want to buy them again.” I asked her rather harshly as I don't want her to be spoiled when she grows. She turned and tried to walk past me. God forbid me, I don't want to speak to her harshly because I can't see her sad. After her mother's death, she saved my sanity. Before
Anaira Pov The moment Aunty saw me, she was astonished. She glared at me. Her eyes were red. “ What happened to Anaira?” Uncle's voice was full of concern. His brows were furrowed together in anticipation of the worst. Sheena narrated everything to them. Uncle came near me and caressed my face lovingly. He pulled me into his embrace. He is my safe paradise.“ I'm so happy that you were able to save this little girl here. I'm feeling proud of my upbringing.” Uncle kept his hand on my head in a blessing gesture.“ Such a small injury. She will be fine by tomorrow. No need to fuss over it. If she would sit and tend to her injury then who would work.”As usual, she was being insensitive to my injury. It is nothing new to me. I started going towards the kitchen.“ Where do you think you are going?” Sheena yanked my arm and stopped me from moving ahead.“ I am going to finish the work.” “No way are you going to the kitchen Unless you are fully healed.” Jai agreed wi