Priyanka 's POV

Why do I feel as if ranveer is hiding something from me? Why do I see an unknown pain in his eyes? Why is he so caring and rude at the same time?

I accept his punishment because I deserve it but what is he gonna do with me? I know he would be fair but still I am scared. After this would he forgive me? Would he ever accept me as his wife? Would he divorce me after his revenge is complete? Would I ever find my love? Do I deserve any happiness after spoiling someone's life?

I took a bath and got ready in simple jeans, top and a jacket. I like traditional clothes but I am more comfortable in modern clothes so I wear them most of the time. For accessories I wore a pair of earrings, my engagement ring and chura( a set of red and white bangles that newly wedded bride wears) on my in my hands. I have made sure to always wear something on my left wrist since 3 years now.

I left my hair open and applied sindoor. I was searching for my mangalsutra when ranveer entered the room.

Ranveer 's POV

I think I have started to care too much for Priyanka. I really don't want anything to happen to her. I have got used to caring for her after all this drama for a year I guess. I need time to get over this. I can't let her know this either. It's better I stay away from her and be rude to her so she won't notice anything. I don't want to give her any false hope and break her heart again. Love doesn't exist in my world.

I got ready in another room. When I entered the bedroom I saw her searching for something.

' What are you doing? '

' Where 's my mangalsutra? '

'It must be with the other jewels. '

'You kept it with the other jewels?'

' Of course. After all it's a chain of gold only.'

' It's not just a chain of gold. It's the symbol of our marriage and the promises we gave each other around the holy fire.'

' I don't care. This marriage was just a part of my plan for revenge nothing else. '

Crazy girl who wears modern clothes but still values the traditions like sindoor and mangalsutra. I am sure my words hurt her. I could see tears forming in her eyes. But she controlled herself.

We were leaving for her home when I received an important call.

' Wait in the car Priyanka. I am coming. '

I attended the call and returned to see that she was standing outside the car from 10 minutes I guess.

' Why didn't you sit inside the car instead of standing outside in this hot weather? '

' I can't sit in the car alone. I am scared. '

She answered in a low voice bending her head. I understood it must be because of the accident. I remembered that I had always seen her with her family or driver in the car. I don't understand how to react on this.

We soon reached her home. Or I should call it a palace - ' The Oberoi Mansion. ' No doubt she has lived the life of a princess till now.

As soon as we entered, we were greeted by her bhabhi Annika. She hugged both of us one by one.

Annika: You two have come at the perfect time. Priyanka I need your help right now. Come with me.

Saying so she dragged Priyanka with her. I and Annika are good friends. She's an orphan. Her and shivaay 's (Priyanka 's brother) marriage was a compromise on both their parts. But soon both fell in love and are a happy married couple now with their children - Shivika and Ansh. She was one who changed Shivaay 's prospective about family name and all that stuff. Unknowingly she had helped me a lot. Otherwise it would have too difficult to make shivaay agree for this marriage.

Priyanka 's parents (Tej and Janvi) and her dadi welcomed me warmly. I bent down to touch their feet to take blessings. It has been a long time since I have done this.

Dadi: Ranveer your are not just the son-in-law of this house but the son of this family. Just like there's no difference between Annika and Priyanka for us, the same way there's no difference between Shivaay and you for us. Always keep this in mind. You not only have duties towards this family but also equal rights as you are now officially part of this family. We had accepted you a long time back.

Dadi 's sweet words were followed by hugs from the elders side. They really considered me as their own family. I really don't want to hurt them. They're innocent and good people. Even after being so rich they're very down-to-earth. I respect them a lot.

Mom escorted me to annika 's room. Priyanka was helping annika to select a dress for reception while shivika and ansh were giving them their precious advise.

Ansh: Fufaji(uncle) you are very bad. You took our buaji (aunt) away from us. I hate you.

He said in a cute voice and pouted.

Shivika: No ansh. We shouldn't talk to elders like this. Say sorry.

Shivika said just like a teacher scolding a student. She knows how to take advantage of being the elder sibling.

Ansh: Chorry

Both of them are so cute. They remind me of my childhood. I bent down to their level and gently pulled their cheeks.

' She is and will always be your buaji. She lives with me now but you have all the rights to meet her anytime. You are most welcome at my place. By the way how do you bear her all the time? She's such a trouble maker. '

Both of them giggled. Then they became silent and pointed behind me. I looked back to see Priyanka standing behind me with hands on her waist and a furious expression. I stand up to face her.

' When did I trouble you? '

I pulled her closer and whispered in her ear.

' Never. That's true. But what have you given me except pain? '

' Don't start your romance in front of kids. Go outside. '

Annika said while closing her children's eyes with her hands.

'What is ro .... man .... ce ..... Mom?'

Shivika and ansh asked at the same time.

' Something your parents often do when you two are not in the room.'

I answered playfully. Annika 's mouth changed into a big O with a big shocked expression. I could hear Priyanka giggle beside me. I ran outside before annika overcame her shock and start chasing me around the house. I bumped into Shivaay on the way.

' Hey ranveer.' He greeted me while pulling into a hug.

' Hi shivaay '

' Come with me. '

I followed shivaay to one of the rooms and sat beside him.

' You know ranveer I am so happy that finally you and Prinku are married. As a brother I have always protected her from everything. Now she's your responsibility. She's smart but naive as well. She knows how to take care of herself and whom to trust but she haven't faced the darkness in this world. I know you love her a lot and she will be happy with you. Thank you ranveer.'

Shivaay said and hugged me again. His words put me in a dilemma. Her family trust and love me a lot. They would be so hurt to know why I married Priyanka. I don't want them to suffer. But I can't forgive Priyanka either. What should I do now?