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Isha's POV

My train of thoughts broke when I heard car stretching sound and stood up and open the door. just then Arshad steps on the doorway. He was shocked to see me. I look down feeling embarrassed at my impatient behaviour and give him space to walk inside. He steps in and I closed the door.

I didn't say anything just walk behind him. He sat on the couch and I went to bring water. When I came back I found Arshad rested his head on the back closing his eyes. He looks tired.

"Uh....sunein (listen)" I called him in a soft voice. He opens his eyes and looks at me. I passed a glass of water which he took and gulp it in one go and give it back to me. "Aap fresh ho jaein... Main khana garam kar deti hun (go freshen up... I will warm up your food)" he looks at his watch and then at me.

"10 baj rahe hai isha (its 10 pm isha...) Why didn't you sleep yet?" He asked.

"Wo...so..sofia baaji ask me to serve you dinner when you came back" I said in a low nervous tone.

"Yaha aao (come here)" he patted the seat beside him. I hesitate but sat. He was staring at the floor. Looking deep in thoughts.

"Aap theek hai. (Are you okay?) " I asked putting my hand on his shoulder seeing his tensed face. He stared at me for a minute before holding my arms and pulling me in his arms. My eyes widened and breath hitched.

"Pata nahi... Tumhari bahen ke bad'dua ne dara diya mujhe (i don't know.. Your sister's curse scared me)" he mumbled in my hair. I felt myself shaking. He never holds me like this. It was the first time he was hugging me like this. With trembling hands, I caressed my hand a little on his back to calm him.

"Wo... Wo bacchi hai... Uski baat ko dil pe na lein (she..she is a kid. Don't take her words to your heart)" I comfort him in a soft tone. He pulled back and stare at my face while his arms were still wrapped around me. My cheeks heated up and gaze lowered. He held my chin and lifted my face staring into my eyes. "Ky...kya dek...dekh rahe hein? (What...what are you starting?)" I asked feeling all the butterfly dancing in my stomach with his clossness.

"Tumhari Ankhe... Kitni masoom hai...kitni sacchi hai. (Your eyes... It's so innocent... And honest)" he muttered in unknown voice. I never heard this voice of his. He came closer and kiss my eyes one by one making my breath hitched. I fisted his shirt My heart began thumping in my chest. Some strange things began happening with me.

"Naa karein please... chode mujhe" I mumble wiggling to get free from his grip, feeling craziness rising in my heart and body. I open my eyes when his grip loosen. He was staring at me. I stood up gulping the air and wetting my dry lips I said... "Mai khana gharam karti hun (i will heat the food)" with that I walk inside the kitchen with wildly beating heart.

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Arshad's POV,

After freshen up I come to the dining room where Isha was placing dishes on the table. I stood there staring at her. I've begun to see her with another perspective.

As usual, dupatta was placed on her head making her look more enchantment. She was a pious girl which was something I've never met before her. Her shy nature, her patience, her thoughts of not thinking about another man everything was pulling me toward her, and most importantly her eyes which held so much pain and sufferings. My heart was begging me to comfort her make her believe that I will always be with her but when Sofia's face came in front of me I gripped my heart in my fist. I couldn't betray sofia. I know I was being unfair to Isha but I couldn't bring myself for this. Maybe in future but no. I was not ready for now.

"Ye mare tute dil ki bad'dua hai apko. Ek din aapko meri baaji se beinteha mohabbat hogi aur ap bhi tarpo ge inke liye jis tarha ap meri baaji ko tarpa rahe ho 2 saalo se ( But remember I'm cursing you that one the day you will love her intensely and will suffer the way your making baaji suffer since 2 years)"

Najma's words rang in my mind making me anxious. I didn't want to think but her words scared me. I didn't know what exactly I was scared of but I was since that day but the moment I took isha in my arms I felt peace and content.

"Khana lag gya hai (food is served)" her voice snapped me out of my thoughts. Nodding my head I walk to my seat and sat there.

She served me and was about to turn I held her hand.

"Baitho mere sath (sit with me)" I requested in a soft tone. She hesitant at first but then sat with me.

As the food touches my tongue my lips curve up in a smile. I look at her who was looking at me. Giving her a warm smile I continue eating. Suddenly I heard grumbling noise. Looking up I found Isha's face red eyes widened. She clutched her stomach lowering her head. It takes me a few second to realize what happened? A chuckled escape my mouth making her face even redder. She was about to get up and run away I held her hand and stopped her.

"Sorry," I said pulling her to sit. "So, you hadn't eaten anything?" I asked. She shook her head not looking at me. "Why?" I asked. She didn't respond. "Isha" she looks up at me. And I gave her a look that I was waiting for her answer.

"Uh..wo...aapse pehle khana nahi khati mai (i don't eat before you)?" She replied looking down in almost inaudible whisper. It was the quietness of the night which help me to hear her. My eyes widened. I was shocked.

"Why?" Was all I could ask.

"Bas yuhi. (Just)" she shrugged. I stared at her who looks nervous with my silence and was biting her lips.

"Khana kha lo (Now eat)" I put the plate in front of her and filled her plate with food. She began eating and unconsciously I was staring at her.

"Agar aap mujhe aise dekhte rahenge, to mujhse khana nahi khaya jayega (if you kept staring at me like this then I couldn't eat)" Isha mumble after some time with a red face.

"Kyun? Dekh nahi sakta tumhe (why? can't I stare you?)" I asked amusingly leaning toward her. She ducks her head down a little more.

"Please na karein na (don't do this)" she whines with a redder face as my stared makes her blush furiously.

"Arre... Mai ne kya kiya? (What I did?)" I asked innocently leaning a little more. I bite my lips to hold back my smile seeing her cute blushing face.

"Mai...mai jaari hun (I... I'm going)" she tries to stand up but I held her hand stopping her.

"Accha accha nahi tang karra. Baitho khana khatam karo (okay okay, I won't tease. Sit and finish your food)" with a little chuckle I said. She sat and we began eating our food.

After our dinner, I helped isha clean the table and washing the dishes even though she protests but I ignore it.

"Aap chod dein. Hogaya hai (leave it, its almost done)" she took the cloth from my hand and wipe the water that splashes near the sink. I stood there staring at her. Now it becomes something I love doing, Gazing at her helplessly.

After she was done she turned to me but as she saw me staring at her, she lowered her head. I unwillingly walk toward her and stood only a step away. putting the hair strands behind her ear I caress her cheeks which again turn red. I leaned down unconsciously putting my hands on the counter either side of her inhaling her fragrance. She put her hands on my chest but not pushing just to keep the distance. Her gaze was on my chest. Her shyness makes me crazy for an unknown reason. I brushed my stubble cheeks with her soft one making her release a soft breath.

"Kya....kya kar rahe hai aap? Ba..bahot raat ho gayi hai...aap ja...jaien yaha se (what..what are you doing? It's..its too late. You should go from here)" she whispered with little uneven breath. I move back, understanding her discomfort.

"Hmm.. Bahot raat ho gay hai.. Tum bhi jaake so jao (yeah... It's too late. You also go and sleep) " I said and took a step back. "Good night" with that I walk out of the kitchen with my wildly beating heartbeats.

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"Good morning" I whispered behind her ear making her startled.

"Ah" Isha shriek putting her hands on her heart causing me to laugh.

"Tum itna darti kyun ho? (why you always scared like this)?" I asked still laughing.

"Ab aap daraienge to darungi na (if you scared me like this then i will be scared)" she mumbled. Adjusting her dupatta.

"Maine kaha daraya? Mai ne to kitne pyar se tumhe good morning kaha (when did i scared you? I wish you morning with so much love)" i said without thinking what my words were doing with her.

"Good morning to you too. Now sit I'll serve you breakfast" she said filling my plate. I sat and held her wrist making her sit with me.

"Saat breakfast karte hai (lets have breakfast together) "

Isha smile widely and nodded. As she already serves me I thought to serve her.

"Agar kisine dekh liya toh? (If anyone see us then?)" She suddenly asked looking around.

"No one comes to the dining before nine, and it's only 8. so, stop worrying yourself. And let's have this delicious looking breakfast. I'm starving, " I exclaimed rubbing my hands while my mouth almost drools seeing the delicious-looking paratha and kheer. I began eating and moaning. "Hmm, Isha.. It's so yummy" I moan eating the hot paratha. Suddenly I heard Isha's laugh which brought me out of my dreamland. I look at her who was smiling beautifully causing my heartbeat increased.

"Ya khuda, Aap to bulkul bacche ban jaate hai jab khane ki baat ati hai to. (Oh God, you become a kid when it cames to food)" she laughs and without thinking brought her fingers on the corner of my lips to wipe the kheer. As her soft finger touch the corner of my lips I felt electric shot through my veins. Sensing my heated gaze she looks into my eyes and when she realised what she was doing she gasps and retired her hand back but I held it and brought it back to my lips.

"Jab aap itna accha khana banayengi to mushkil hai fida Na hona aap par ( when you cook this much delicious food then it's hard not to fall for you)" I said kissing her soft fingers without realising what I was saying and doing.

She softly took her hand back and now her head down. Her cheeks turn pinkish. I smiled.

"Office ke liye der nahi hori Apko? (Aren't you getting late?)" She asked not looking at me and took spoon of kheer in her mouth.

"Nah.. I have an important meeting at 2 in the noon after lunch and I have already done all the preparation last night for the meeting so thought to take rest today" I informed her shrugging while began eating my breakfast.

"Then why you wake up early? You should take rest?" She asked. I smile and blurted out.

"I wanted to have breakfast with you" as I said my own eyes widened and I look at her who was looking shocked at my response. Not thinking too much -cause I know my heart-mind started battling again if I think too much- I continue my eating.

After the breakfast Isha said she is going to university and I told her I will drop her. We left for her university and with calmness all the way I dropped her and return to my room. It's 9:10 in the morning. Everything is having breakfast in the dining room so I thought to take a nap. Not before informing sofia to wake me up before 12 as I have an important meeting.

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"Uthein! (wake up)" I heard a soft voice. "Uthein! Aapki meeting hai! (Wake up! you have an meeting)" I again heard but not in the mood I cover my ear with my pillow. I felt someone shaking me "Uthein please!" This time voice was louder and the person shook me harder. With irritation, I throw pillow and sat on the bed only to find isha standing in front of me.

"What?" I asked confusing looking around to see if sofia was here. No matter how much I like being with isha but the fear of sofia will catch us never go away.

"Your meeting! It's already 1:40" she said my eyes widened as I realised.

"Oh God! how can I sleep like this when I have an meeting in less than 20 minutes" I jump out of the bed just then sofia walk out of the bathroom.

"You spoil my dress Isha. Next time be careful what your doing" said sofia in an annoying tone.

"What happens?" I asked while walking toward the closet to take out my clothes.

"She brings me a cold drink when I didn't even ask her and before I could hold the glass she drops the glass on my dress... Idiot" Sofia said all this and muttered the last part. I shook my head not wanting to think about her tone with isha.

"Sofia I told you to wake me then why didn't you wake me up," I asked taking out my clothes.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I'm sorry I forgot I was talking with Raheeb about our upcoming events" she said. Raheeb was a designer like her and they both were a partner and share a good friendship.

"It's okay... Now can you please iron my shirt I will freshen up" saying this I took my towel and went to the bathroom. I already shower in the morning so I just have to wash the sleep from my eyes. I wore my pants and walk out of the bathroom.

"Sofia shir....." My voice stuck seeing isha ironing my shirt. She quickly turns around

"Ye lijiye hogaya (take this its done)" Isha said giving my shirt in a hurry as if I was not the one who was getting late but her. I look around to find sofia but she was not there.

"Where is sofia?" I asked.

"Wo... Un..unhe about zaruri call agayi thi... to... To wo chali gay ( She got an important call so she left) " Isha said. Its clear she didn't want to say anything bad about sofia.

First time I was feeling angry on sofia. I hardly tell her about doing any of my work but she had to disappoint me. First, she forgot to wake me up now she didn't care I was getting late and left. And here isha was. Now when I come to my senses fully I understood that isha slip the drink on sofia intentionally so she could wake me up when Sofia went to the washroom. Isha irons my clothes without saying me.

"Kya hua? Aren't you getting late? (What happen?)" Isha's voice brought me out of my thoughts. I nodded and was about to pull my t-shirt up isha quickly turn her back to me and began walking toward the door but stopped.

"Aap please kahi jaein na, mai abhi ayi (don't go I will come back)" she said and ran out of the room. I took off my t-shirt and wore the shirt before wearing my coat. I comb my hair and wore my watch and took my mobile and laptop bag. I saw it was 1:50. I was about to walk out of the room when isha entered.

"Aa...apka Lu...lunch" she said panting as if she just ran marathon passing me a container. I felt my heart skip its beat. In my Now five years of marriage never for once, sofia did something like this and isha, the little girl.

I stare at her with some emotions, I didn't ready to show her not even myself but I couldn't help. I took a step forward and cupped her face placing a passionate kiss on her forehead.

"Thank you" with that I took the container from her hand and walk out of the room with a smile on her condition. She was frozen on her place closing her eyes tightly while her cheeks turn as usual red because of the effect I had on her.

I didn't realize I was comparing her with my wife sofia. It means only one thing.

I'm beginning to accept isha as my wife. My secret little wife.

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A/N: I know some of you are not liking Arshad's character but guys please try to understand this is how his character is, confusing and timid mind with rebel and loving heart. He will do things he doesn't want to. A man who loves only one woman his first wife till now and believe to be loyal to her suddenly his life change and his heart begin luring toward Isha. Isha, with whom he has to marry. you guys said he shouldn't marry isha at the first place if he couldn't accept her but guys why you forget the situation he was in that time. In front of his eyes they were about to burn isha. They were a step away from killing her as you see they already poured oil on her body so, if even we were in his place we would've also done the same thing he did. He has to save the girl at any cost was only in his mind, without thinking if he could accept her or not he marry to SAVE her. He couldn't let her die in front of his eyes.

And about his betrayal and cheating then yes, he is doing wrong hiding this but you can't expect him to BE MAN UP and accept isha like this. Every man is not rebellious. Certainly, Arshad is not. Some of scared of the consequences. He is scared of hurting sofia but at the same time, he couldn't control his growing feelings toward isha as well. He will accept her in front of the world when his heart and mind accept isha wholeheartedly clearing every confusion and fears he has.

I hope I make you guys understand his POV.

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