One week later....
Bangalore..
Ananya's POV...

I open my eyes, as sunlight fell on my face, and blinked them several time to adjust with the brightness...

It's been a week, that I am living here with Amayraa, Mrs. Kumar and this devil husband of mine....

He doesn't spare a single chance to irritate me, he acts all lovey dovey in front of Mrs. Kumar and when we come to the room he turns stone cold and behaves as if I don't exist at all...

It hurts to see that all those lovely gestures are just to show off, and he doesn't really love me, only my heart knows how much I wanted his fake pretentious love to be true....

Get a grip Ananya ! This guy broke your heart 3 freaking times, and your are still keeping hopes from him..? Is it your hobby to get heartbroken by Aayan every now and then

Don't let other person's behavior ruin your determination.... I remember Maa's words

I take a deep breath, yes I can't allow his behavior to bother me, It's better that I focus on my career rather than this hopeless man

I try to get up, but I am pushed back, as a long muscular arm is over my chest, I gasp looking at our sleeping position, he is sleeping on his stomach, and his long arms are stretched and one of them is over me, not to forget he is sleeping shirtless...

My heart began racing at this, his arm was over my breast and his palm is holding me by my shoulders, his fingers brushing my neck, I glance at him, he is in deep sleep, his hair messy, and stubble growing over his prominent jawline, this man is indeed handsome no wonder a heartbreaker for many including me...

I push his hand away and get up sighing angrily, because I had goosebumps all over my body because of him, I hate to see my body reacting to his touches...

I glance at him one last time, and sigh, he looks so cute when he sleeps, his pointed nose dug inside the pillow and his pink plump lips slightly ajar, he looks so innocent when he sleeps, but of course he is not this angelic when he is awake...

My eyes were roaming on his bare muscular back, his torso was lean, his arms perfectly toned with muscular cuts visible, His lower back...

Damn it...!
What are you doing Ananya... My mind scolded me..

I immediately closed my eyes and took a sharp breath

Control Ananya, don't drool over him...

Before he wakes up, I must get out of this room, I quickly get down the bed, without glancing at him and walk inside the bathroom

Half n hour later...

I come out of washroom wearing a simple blue knee length dress, and my hair wrapped in towel, today is my first day at work...

I glance at the bed and he was not there, I sighed in relief, and removed the towel from my head and began towel drying my hair

After few minutes, I could hear Amayraa's giggling from the other room and Aayan's faint laughs and this brought smile on my face, Aayan always wakes her up by tickling her tummy, so that she doesn't wake up cranky or crying, he really loves her a lot...

Atleast there is someone who he loves I sighed and continued my work

After sometime, I comb my hair and my eyes land on the mangalsutra over the dressing table and tears fill my eyes

This was supposed to be a happy marriage...
My husband is my dream man,still I am not happy with him...

I wiped the tear that trickled down my cheeks and took a deep breath..

Be strong Ananya...
Yes this is not the marriage you expected, but you can't just run away from this...
Yes miracles happen, who knows Aayan will change one day....

I sighed and combed my hair, also adjusted my dress, I have to give a good impression today, if my boss is impressed who knows he may offer me a partnership in his firm one day, enough working as an intern, I want to be an independent lawyer soon....

I walk towards the room door, tried to pull it by turning it's knob, and at the same time even Aayan pushed the door from outside...

I was surprised by his sudden appearance in front of me, hence I gasped moving back, but I lost my balance, closing my eyes tightly I was ready to hit the ground...

But I was caught mid air, by a strong arm, which slid around my waist and I open my eyes, to meet hazel eyes who were staring at me...

I try to control my rapid heartbeat, as his touch creates havoc in my body which I absolutely hate, he pushed the hair strand behind my ears and quietly helped me to stand, and I adjusted my dress....

He left me, but was still watching me intently, more like scanning me from top to bottom, I became self conscious, even his gaze was affecting me, I cursed myself internally and tried to go outside, but he blocked my path

'What...?' I ask, but he didn't answer, just continued to stare me

'Let me go... ' I say irritated, and he clears my way, still not taking his eyes off me and I quickly get out of the room sighing heavily

This man confuses me like anything

I walked inside Amayraa's room and she gave me a toothy grin

'Annieyyy... Morning.... Wakey.... ' she chirped and I kissed her cheeks

'Yes Baby, Good morning... Come on let's get ready, it's our first day at play school... ' I said picking her up

'Scool...? Annieeyyy.... no scool....' she pouted

'We have to go to school baby, if not then how will you make new friends...?' I ask her and she looks at me with her big black eyes

'Friens...?' She asked cutely

Aww....

'Yes...! A cute little girl or a boy like you, who will play with you, you will get new toys, tasty food and have a lot of fun... ' I say excitedly

'Yayyy.... Scool....' Amayraa cheered and then I take her to the bathroom and bathe her

Amayraa is not a fussy kid, she loves Bathing, so she didn't trouble me at all, after bath, I dressed her in a cute little pink shorts and minnie mouse t shirt and then combed her hair

I was about to tie her hair into a ponytail when she held my hands

'Naa... I want hair like you anieeyy....' she pointed at my hair which were open, and I kissed her cheeks and then comb her hair, leaving them open, with just a baby clip to prevent her hair to fall on her eyes

I turn her around and kiss her chubby cheeks...
'Isn't my Amayraa the most beautiful girl in this world... ' I pinch her nose and then carry her in my arms

She helps me to forget all my sorrows and restrained relation with Aayan, she indeed is a bundle of joy for both of us...

We reach the dining table where Aayan and Mrs. Kumar are talking about something, They look at us and smile, sensing our presence

'Wow, this is the prettiest mother daughter duo I have ever seen... ' Mrs. Kumar said and I place Amayraa on her baby chair

'I know right... ' I smile and take my seat beside her

'Ready for the school baby...?' Aayan asked Amayraa and she nodded excitedly

Mrs. Kumar placed my breakfast in front of me, and Amayraa's porridge in front of her

'Babe are you ready for your first day at the office...?' Aayan asked me and Mrs. Kumar smiled at this

How pretentious...

I narrow my eyes at him, then look at Mrs. Kumar who was looking at me intently

'Yeah... ' I replied smiling and Aayan smiled back

Mrs. Kumar was still looking at me, I look questioningly at her

'Is something wrong...?' I ask her and she narrowed her eyes

'Something is missing...' She looks at me intently and I check myself trying to find what's wrong in my dress...

Aayan got up from his seat, and walked inside our room

'I think I forgot wearing my watch...' I say and then get up, but stopped as Aayan came out of the room holding my mangalsutra and Vermilion box in his hands

He smiled coming closer to me and tied the mangalsutra around my neck and then filled the partition with the vermilion, kissing my forehead lovingly...

'Let the world know that you are mine... ' he said and gave me my vermilion box, my heart fluttered at this

Does he really mean that...?
Don't fall for his tricks Ananya, he is a liar...

'Perfect...' Mrs. Kumar smiled looking at me and I took a deep breath to calm my racing heart

'Aayan Baba, give me this month's food expenses, we are out of groceries, I will go shopping today... ' Mrs. Kumar said and Aayan nodded and took his wallet out of his pocket

'Uh, Wait... ' I stopped him and they both stare at me confused

I quickly ran inside the room and brought my purse, taking out some money from it

'I'll take care of the food expenses and your salary from now on Mrs. Kumar...' I say giving her the money and Aayan frowned at this

'Either you give or Baba gives, it's one and the same dear... ' Mrs. Kumar said

'Exactly Pappy, so consider that Aayan gave this to you... ' I smile forwarding her the money, she looked at Aayan and he nodded

Mrs. Kumar took money from me and then carried Amayraa's bag on her shoulders, and Amayraa on her other arm

'Say bye to your parents, we are going to school... ' She said to Amayraa and she waved at us

'Byee Annieeyyy... ' She grinned and I kissed her cheeks..

'Have fun baby... ' I say

'Bye Aaya.... ' she says to Aayan he also kisses her cheeks

'Don't talk to boys baby, they are bad.... ' he says and Amayraa look at him confused

'Aayan... ' Me and Mrs. Kumar warn him together, he sighed

'Okay... Have fun baby... ' He pulled her cheeks and she grinned

'All the best for the first day Ananya, see you in the evening... ' Mrs. Kumar said and I smile back

They leave the house, leaving both of us alone, I was about to leave when Aayan stops me

'Take my car... ' he orders and I roll my eyes

'I think Karnataka government runs good bus services, I can use that....' I say sarcastically and he glares at me

'My wife won't travel with local buses... ' he said arrogantly

'Name sake wife, I clearly remember that you said that this wedding doesn't mean to anything to you, so quit acting that you care... ' I snap at him

'Why are you so stubborn... ' he sighed frustrated

'I don't take any favors from strangers... ' I say and he looked hurt, but then was back to his arrogant self

'You can't take favours with a stranger, but can live in his house... ' He smirked and I controlled my urge to punch him

'That's why I took the responsibility of food and maid expenses.... I will also pay Amayraa's fees and other menial expenses... So yeah you are not doing any favor on me, I am running this house as well and not solely dependent on you... ' I crossed my arms around my chest and it was his turn to become speechless now...

'I got you this job that is paying you the money... ' He said arrogantly

I laughed at this and he got confused

'Do you even know where I am going to work...?' I ask

'At Mr. Bharadwaj's office, as his assistant... ' he replied

'Ignorant brat, I am working as subordinate lawyer under Mr. Joshi, Deep's former boss, who recently quit your company... ' I reply

He stared at me shocked and I smirk at him now, he then looks irritated and runs his hand through his hair

'So my job is also not a favor from you... ' I reply and he looked angry

I started arranging my things inside my bag and he seemed to find something to argue back

It's fun to see him speechless...

'Don't bring my daughter in between... ' He said irritated, after sometime

Wow finally something to counter back, My poor husband....

'She is my daughter as well... ' I argue back and he didn't say anything

'You won't pay her fees... ' He said

'I will... ' I counter

'You are so... ' he began angrily

'Thanks, but fine if you are so bothered, we will split... Okay...?' I say cutting him off in between and he looks at me shocked

'But... ' He began

'Or else I will pay the entire thing... ' I didn't let him complete

'Fine... ' He said, looking irritated and I smiled victoriously

'You thought you will make me dependent on you, and then humiliate me whenever you want ?' I smirk and he looked at me shocked

'Know your audience Aayan Varma, your "Wife" is not some ordinary girl next door...' I smile and kiss his forehead and he was petrified by my action

The expression on his face was priceless, I internally pat myself and then take my bag and leave the house closing the door behind me, without glancing back at him

I reach the elevator and tears roll down my eyes, I wipe them but they continue to fall, I take the support of the wall and weep silently ...

This is not the marriage I wanted... I cried cursing my fate...

Ananya - 4
Aayan - 2

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