Siya's POV:

I couldn't breathe or move as I felt him!!!

His lips brushed against mine softly. I felt a chilling sensation pass through my spine.

My breathing went abnormal...
His lips brushed more on my lower lips...
Next he rubbed his lower lip to mine...
I fisted my palms into a punch controlling my anger... want and the passion following this moment...

I closed my eyes more tightly while I felt him stop.
I slowly opened my eyes and looked at him.
He was standing in front of me with eyes filled with tears 🥺

We were looking into each other's eyes...
No.... drowning...
My eyes pooled up and wet my cheeks...
He slowly wiped my cheeks and tugged my hair behind my ears.

'Im sorry Siya' he whispered with so much pain that my heart skipped a beat.
I swallowed dry...

He kept caressing my cheeks and touched my lower lips with his fingers...
I wanted to push him away...there was so much anger within me...

Flashback begins...

'Shilpa... I don't understand what is the problem here...
It's been 2 weeks since we are married.
He doesn't talk to me properly...
He just comes home...eats his dinner... silently takes the couch.
I feel there's something seriously wrong' I finally spoke to my bestie. She was my childhood buddy. We have literally known each other probably even before she called me Tiya and I called her Tippa!!!

'Calm down Siyu...you are overthinking. He must be a little shy in nature. Must be an introvert like you' she said trying to calm me down...

'Shilpa...even I'm an introvert I'm also trying right...it's tougher for me...it's a new house...new environment...it's not easy for me either... and come on you know in what consequences we got married. Aditi wanted to marry Naman so my parents tied me to him!
Now see it's not like he is my choice too!
But I'm trying right'
I took out my frustration ...

'Siyu...chill...ok... talk to him... maybe cook for him... make him feel you want to try... maybe pamper him and see'

I thought for a while and decided to do it. I cooked for him his favorite food. He ate it, passed me a smile and said thank you.

I had a hundred butterflies in my gut garden ❤️🥰
But to my surprise he still maintained to not attempt even a bit.
I would find him on phone calls in middle of the night...

It's all when one night I had got up to pee I saw him so very tensed and continuously loitering in the balcony space...

I slowly walked till the door. I didn't mean to eavesdrop but my heart was shattered when I heard...

'Baby... please don't do anything to yourself... Swear on me .. throw that knife away... I ...love you Vedika...
I just need some time baby....
You...you do this...go on a vacation...
Ok...
Ok I'll book your tickets to switzerland.
I will sort out everything by the time you come back.
And Vedika...next time you attempt what you attempted 2 weeks back
..you will see me dead too!
I didn't know you love me so much baby...
Yup...
I'll get you the tickets...
And han...your card is refilled...
Don't panic darling...
Just some time...
Some more time'

My soul was shattered!!!
There is no future to this relationship!!!
He loves someone else...
She even attempted to commit suicide...
Damn!!!
Why me...why did Destiny Plan this for us
🥺

The reason why when he asked for a divorce... Although I was broken...
I silently agreed!
Marriage without love is body without soul!
It's called dead! Rotten!!!
And I didn't want him or me..both to suffer...
So I silently walked out!
Both out of his life and the marriage!!!

Flashback ends...

The minute I realised what happened in the past I recalled Vedika...

I pushed him in one go... I took a jug of water and splashed on his face and he was taken back.

Guess he was back to his senses now...

'This is wrong Raghav...Vedika....no...you can't cheat on her' I said in one go pulling down the helm of my top..

Before I could say anything...he fell on the chair near his bed...

'I had to get back what I did to you right??? She dumped me for a richer businessman!!!' he said at once and my mouth was wide open.

He was wiping his face. Holding his head in pain and pressing his forehead rigorously.

I felt bad for him. Although I wanted him to suffer for hurting me but not like this...I couldn't see him in this pain. I felt bad for him. I quickly went to my room and got him a tablet.
Gave him a glass of water...
'Have this and sleep...you are drunk...you need to rest' I said...

He lifted his head up and saw me...
Somehow I couldn't meet his gaze after the cozy moment we shared few minutes back.

I left his room in no time and lied on the bed.

Raghav's POV:

Flashes of our proximity was disturbing me....I couldn't sleep.
I touched my lips again and again to recall how I hungrily pounced on her!!!

Damnnnn!!! How wrong was that...
But even then....
How badly I wanna repeat that
.. with a lot more passion...
With a lot more need...

She was driving me crazy.
I don't know what happened between us was right or wrong. I maybe was in my half senses...
But even then...
I did kiss her absolutely in my senses.
I kissed her because I wanted to...
Because there was so much I wanted to express...
I felt bad today seeing her with someone else but then when I saw tears in her eyes after I kissed her...
I realised how worse is this feeling of seeing your special one in tears...
Yes...
She is special to me...
She makes me fly like a bird...
She is all I need...

At that very thought I crushed a pillow into my chest and slept.

***
Naman was yelling at Addu for again breaking yet another vase today. My little bullet train was standing quietly there listening to her dadda yelling at her.

I went and hugged her.
'Enough Namu... she's a baby...come on...'

'No Bro...she has to learn discipline. Everyday she breaks a vase ..when will she learn importance of things.'

That's when Siya came saying...
'Naman she's a baby... she's a hyperactive child... she's too curious...you must take her to different places... Let she play along...you know honestly... It's time you and Aditi get her a sibling 😉' she winked and Aditi who was sitting there was blushing hard...even my brother felt shy ... just then her eyes met mine and I somehow recalled our moments last night..

My eyes twinkled and she gulped nervously averting the gaze.

Then she looked at Aditi saying...
'You guys must take her to beach ..'

To which both Aditi and Naman said they have meetings, mom dad had gone to function.

To which she said...
'Wellll I can take Addu if you are ok... Im free today'

To which Aditi Naman looked at each other and nodded a Ok..

She was going to book a cab while I stopped her saying...

'Ummm...even I'm free today ..I can take you both...if it's fine with you'

She quickly said...
'Nnnno....it's fine... I also have to meet a friend actually'

'Its ...it's fine Siya ..I can drop you' I said... although she looked hesitant...she agreed.

Naman Aditi left. She said she'll get ready and come back. I was playing with Addu while her phone rang.

She had left it on the living room sofa...

It said...

Harsha calling

Now I didn't want to pick her call but then she was getting ready and the phone was ringing the second time. So I picked it up...

I heard a male voice from other side...

'Siyu... baby let's meet at 7pm at my place...and yeah...this time I'm making the kebabs'

I didn't know what to say...I couldn't process anything beyond 'baby!!!'
'This ... isn't Siya...she left her phone here...'

'Oh ...I'm sorry...I'll call back later' saying he dropped the phone call.

And my mind was clouded!!!

Who is he!!!

Prologue:

I saw her sitting on the sand dune and trying to help little Aadya who was trying to make sand castles with her baby hands.

Today Aadya was a complete 3 year old and was the life of Prabhu household. From pulling her Anu (dad)'s hair to making her Amma (mom) run behind her the entire house just to decline eating 'mamam' which means food in her language and running to my parents room to hide behind her Ajjo (grandpa) bapama (grandma) my parents had also become kids with her and supported all her naughty evil games.

I have always seen her as a hyperactive child but today for the first time I see her silent and yet so creative.
It's her first experience at the beach. We never brought her here fearing of cold winds but then today the person who requested to bring her here was also special.

Siya ❤️

And she was so right about Aadya. She is creative hyperactive child. We must try to divert her attention into productive things and see my Aadya looks so sorted today.

When I told Naman Aditi that I am taking their daughter to the beach initially they panicked but they trust me and Siya with their daughter so they happily agreed.

And what a view I have...
Aadya smiling and Siya giggling.

Siya ..... giggling like a baby...
Never thought she would have such a baby like cute laughter.
She looks like a bliss ..
Except her hair grown shorter than usual waist length now to her shoulder length I don't really see any changes in her.

But she's grown more beautiful Raghav...look at those peach pink cheeks... Uff... she's glowing...
And those pink strawberry like lips...

Stop!!! Stop your train Raghav Prabhu!

She is just.........Aditi's sister.

You cannot try to visualise her.... like that...

It's....it's wrong!!!

But why???

Because remember you were the one who once said...

'She is not your dream girl!'

You were the one who said...

'She cannot replace Vedika in your life'

And today you want her???

Back???

Yes I do...

No!!! Shutup!!!

Im regretting the past!!!

You can't!!! It's too big of an apology!!!

But I want her........

This last 2 weeks I was at sanity after so many years...

I was genuinely happy with her...

I realised how similar we are...

How much understanding she is...

I finally had someone who would listen to me...

Why can't we begin again!!!

How dare you Raghav???

Stop!!!

You can't!!!

With which face will you go in front of her ...

Remember the dialogue???

'Amma I can stay single but not in this marriage'

Remember???

You fought the world and got a mutual divorce from her within a month of marriage...

And she....

Silently signed it!!!

But her tears spoke volumes...

Didn't your heart tear seeing her like that??? It did!!!

But you were blind in Vedika's love...

Now just live like this...

She was here for Vishakha and Appy's wedding and will be here until Aadya's birthday party which will happen next week.

After that she will vanish again!!!

Why???

Please stay Siya...

Don't leave...

I need you...

I want you...

I love ..............

'Mantu (Father's elder brother - uncle)... Seeeeee Addu's castle' Aadya showed me while all I could see was a smiling Siya trying to click pictures of Aadya's first ever sand castle to send it to Naman Aditi...

'Mantu... isn't it pretty?'

But my eyes couldn't just drift away from Siya...

'Its gorgeous Addu'

And next minute I earned a gaze from Siya...

'Beautiful.... and breathtaking' this time I said looking into her eyes...

I saw her swallow a lump...

While my heart was thundering loudly...

She averted her gaze but I didn't!!!

I couldn't!!!

I loved what I was seeing..

I wanted to keep looking at her....

Maybe....

Forever...

Just then I saw her phone ringing...

And her questionable eyes turned into smiling lilies...

'Harsha calling'

And my expressions went hard as I saw her smiling and excusing herself walking in another direction ...

Who the heck is he???

Why does he keep calling her???

I heard his voice last time...

He was so desperate...

Why is she so happy talking to him???

Boyfriend????

Fiance???

No... We would have been invited for her engagement...

Then???

Is she like dating him???

No...

Who is he 🥺

***

We were driving back home but all the time my head was clouded with the same thoughts...

Who is he??? While I was going to take a turn near Urva Store she asked me to take the circle left towards Chilmbi and I looked at her...

'Ummm remember I told I have to go to a friend's house'

And I felt like someone threw hot coal on me...

'Go tomorrow...it's too late' I said driving towards Urva.

'Raghav please... please understand someone is waiting for me'

I was burning here ....
I increased my pace. We were 180km/hr on city roads and she began yelling.

'Stop it Raghav...are you mad...Addu is here...pleas stop...fine I won't go...stop' and the minute I heard 'Fine I won't go' I felt better.

We reached home. And she was looking very very angry.

We saw no one was at home. She made Addu eat some rice and milk and placed her in her crib.

And closed the door while Naman Aditi came back.

'Heyyy so you guys enjoyed?' Naman asked and she had a angry expression. She was pissed off. She didn't even reply and walked to her room.

I was upset. I must not have behaved like that but I ....I don't want her to go anywhere...

I want her...

Yes... I .... can't let her go this time...

I love her!!!..
I love her so very much...

Siya...it's you or no one ... now and forever...

I need you...I love you...I wanna ravish you...I wanna pamper you...I want to cuddle you like a baby...I wanna romance you like a real man...I want to share your sorrows... multiply your smiles...
I love you Siya....I love you so much.🥺

It was almost 11:30 in the night. She had her dinner in her room itself. I was curious. I wanted to see her.

I saw the balcony lights were still on. I understood she was in the balcony. I slowly went and stood near the wall seperating our rooms and balconies trying to eavesdrop!!!

'Im sorry baby...I know... please forgive me...I tried my level best...but you know na that... Beast of a man!!!
Mr Raghav 'Angrybird' Prabhu!!!

Urghhhh!!!
I swear...
Shutup now...
.
.
'
She was talking to someone ...Whom she was complaining about me???

I seriously had no regrets...
I love this woman!!!
But when I heard what she said next my heart was thumping in my mouth...

'Awwww baby...you are a such a cute little sexy tornado...you'll look desirable wearing anything hahaha'

And before I could listen more I saw the balcony lights were switched off and she probably went inside
..
Now I couldn't hear anything...but my mind was troubled...
Who was that???
Does she have a boyfriend???
No no...
Why not...

She is such warm, humble, beautiful, intelligent, succesful, sexy, desirable woman!!!
Who wouldn't want to marry her...
Marry her???
Is that the guy whom she met at T cafe???
Shit!!!

I wanna listen to her...

Siya's POV:

'Oh baby...only I know how much I missed everything'

Just then I heard a noise from the balcony..I was almost prepared to sleep...

My room lights were switched off...
I thought ill switch them on but then I thought what if it's a robber...

I told Harsha... 'Hey....looks like there's someone...I'll call you back later' and disconnected.

I could see a shadow behind the curtains and I was alerted!
He was a well built man!!!
I took the broom and slowly took silent steps towards balcony...
I slowly opened the screen and before the man could react I began hitting him with the broom'

While I heard a familiar voice.
'Ahhh Siya...stop...ahhh it's me ..'

And I realised...
'Raghav???? Here??? How did you??? Freak??? You jumped from your balcony to mine??? Are you crazy???'

And next second he held my shoulders and asked...
'Do you love him???'

I was perplexed 😕
'Him??? Who???'

He raked his fingers nervously in his hair pressed his forehead...let out a breath and said...

'Harsha'

And my eyes popped out...
'Whattttttt'

Next he held my shoulders...
'Do you love him Siya???'

My mouth was opening and closing multiple times. I was speechless.
I could see his eyes glistering in moonlight while I could feel his trembling hands on my shoulders.

'Answer me Siya...your silence is killing me' he said while my phone began ringing.

I walked inside and he followed me...
I switched on the night lamp and saw it was
'Harsha calling'

And before I could pick the call...I felt a strong pull on my wrist...
Such that I crashed into a strong chest.

His gaze was again stuck on my eyes and kept moving to my lips.
I recalled the night he was drunk...

I was hell nervous...
I pushed him back but he held my wrist again...

And again I bumped into his hard chest...

'Do you love him Siya???

I was fuming!!!

'Why do you care'

And he bent closer to my lips saying...
'Yes...I do care!!! That's why am asking...do you love him?' he said holding my wrist in one hand and forearm in other.

He was getting on my nerves...
'I don't owe you an explanation...who do you think you are' I yelled...

Only for him to press his nose to mine and his left hand slipped into my waist...

And i was swallowing so loud that I could hear myself!!!

'Rah....Raghav.... leave.... leave me'

'Not this time Siya...not this time...I dont repeat my mistakes...I learn from them. I've done a big stupidity... foolishness last time...not this time' he whispered while our lips were a inch away while our foreheads and noses touched each other.

The phone began ringing again and I pushed him away..

I could still see Harsha calling

I was about to pick the call.

But in one go he pulled the phone from my hand and picked it up and put it on speaker...

'Heyyyy Siya...are you ok darling...you are giving us a heart attack here'

Before I could say anything Raghav said...

'Dont worry Mister Siya is good!!!' I could see him gritting his teeth!!!

Has he gone mad? Why is he behaving like this???

'Ohhh thank god.... just one second...is she around???'

'Yes she's here!!' his eyes welling up again.

While he broke the bomb!
'Oh great...let me hold the phone...Harsha wants to talk to her???'

And now he looked confused...

It was my time to grind my teeth...

While I heard Harsha on the call...
'Siyuuuuu... I missed you...'

While before I could react he shouted in shock...

'Harsha is a girl???'

I wanted to punch him now. I pulled the phone from his hand...

'Sorry Harsha...I will surely be there tomorrow for the baby shower... promise' I said

And his eyes widened 😳 like they will fall down anytime.

While she said...'This is so bad Siyu...being in Mangalore you missed my Mehendi. But anyways tomorrow is the baby shower and if you won't come na I will make sure my baby will call you 'Dummy aunty' she warned me...

'Sorry baby..I will come tomorrow...it's because of some idiots I couldn't attend the function today. But tomorrow I will be there sweetie...Do give my regards to Ananth Anna...

While I heard Ananth Anna on the call...
'Sure cutie pie...'

And then I dropped the call!!! Threw the phone on bed!!!

His eyes were filled with tears...
I stood in front of him folding my hands...

'Whattttttt... No bloody tell me what is your problem???
Don't think I don't say anything doesn't mean I don't observe!!!
You keep staring at me...
You try stupid reasons to talk to me...
You follow me to T Cafe to spy on me!!!
Then you don't let me attend my best friend's Mehndi function...
Then you jump the balcony and come here like a f***ing robber and threaten me...
You behave like a posessive boyfriend!!!
Let me remind you...
You are nobody to me...I'm your ex-wife and you cannot try to boss me!!! I am never going to listen to you!!! Get that???'

I shouted in his face!!!

'Are you committed???'

'Whattttttt....?????' this guy was impossible!!! Doesn't he understand English???

'None of your business'

'Pleeeease Siya' he said in a croaked voice and I looked at him while he was looking broke and in immense pain. His eyes were pouring non stop...

'Raghavv??? Is everything ok???' I asked looking at him

'Answer me Siya??? Are you committed??? Pleeeeeease Jaan' he said and my eyes widened...at what he addressed me...

I breathed hard...
'No!!! Im single!! What will you do??? Help me find a groom??? Find me a boyfriend??? Find me a'

'I love you Siya'
He said and my eyes widened in shock 😳🥺

He pulled me by my waist and pressed his forehead against mine...
Our noses touched and he whispered warm saying...
'I love you Jaan....I love you so so very much Siyaaaa...I love you' tears began flowing from his eyes...I was still shocked 😳 since I heard those words...

I was trying to digest what he said...but before I could absorb what he confessed...
I felt his lips on mine 😳

His lips moved swiftly against mine and he kept sucking my lower lips and then kept licking and kissing my upper lips...

I was getting back to back shock treatment from him!!!
I tried to get out of his hold and pushed him away but he squeezed my waist and captured my lips and pressed my upper body crushing into his hard chest.

It was intoxicating...
He squeezed my waist tightly and I gasped...he entered my mouth.

This was getting somewhere now!
I wanted to push him away...
I wanted to stop him...
But I couldn't!!!
I was shivering...
He probably understood and circled his arms around me and continued kissing me.

I was so angry with him...
But this was something I needed badly...
I was loosing my mind.
I opened my mouth and let my tongue take control.

While he understood I was responding back to the kiss...

He slightly lifted me by my waist and pulled me completely into him.
I was now standing on his feet for better access ... hanging to his mouth... caressed by his arms...
Loosing my mind!!!