Harry's pov

I woke up from my sleep due to intense pain on my back , I took a deep breath trying to ignore it as much as I can but all of my strategies failed as my eyes were shot open in the dark room.

I was trying to get up when something hit my leg and I looked down and to see nandini sleeping with her head laid on edge of the bed .

Nandini...I quietly called out making her slowly open her eyes

Why are you sleeping here ...i asked

I just wanted to make sure you are okay , so I decided it's best to be here ...she said innocently

And God my heart melt right then and there , how considerate is she 

But Nandini , you don't have to do it...I would have called you if I need something ....I said looking at her

Yeah....but what if u call and I couldn't listen so it's better if I'm right here close to u...she said

You are unbelievable ...I said shaking my head

Okay come on , lay down here I said moving a bit and making space for her  in bed so that she could sleep

What ?? No., It's not appropriate , she said looking away from me

Chill girl , I'm already your husband so I don't think it will be a big issue ...I said trying to make her understand that it's no big deal

Yeah...my husband , Harry we are husband and wife only in eyes of the society but in reality we both know what we are...I know that you will never love me ...but guess what I love u...she said making everything around me stop for a moment..

Nandini...I whispered

I'm sorry I tried to control it but now I couldn't hide it anymore ...you know how much it hurt when I love u with everything that I have and u just see me as your good friend ...you have no idea what I go through everyday with all these emotions that I feel for u..sleeping in same bed might not be very big deal for you but it's s
Something really special for me and if you couldn't give me the love that I deserve please don't ask such things and make me crave for u more...she said

I'm sorry ...I'm really sorry .... she said covering her eyes with her palms ....I would be just outside the door , so if you need anything just call ..she said wiping her tears and exiting the room

I just sat there with my heads on my hand , the back pain that I felt vanished but instead I was burdened with something much more painful and heavier ..

I love u too nandini ...I love u too..I whispered very quietly ..I know I vowed never to love her but her innocence , her kindness and everything thats related to her made me fell in for her ...I don't know since when I started loving her ..but I know that I never will ever stop loving her now , she said that she tried to hide her emotions from me but in reality I was the one who was hiding my love for her ,...when we ate  together  , when she was awake just because I couldn't sleep throughout the night ...and when she would not leave my side even for a minute and watch me as a hawk to make sure I was comfortable , during all these times , I was falling more and more in love with her but I just couldn't show it to her...I couldn't love an Indian princess , I tried to convince tell myself everyday but this stupid heart never kind of listened and now since she had confessed her love to me I don't know wheather I should feel happy or sad about it ..I wanted to feel happy that the love of my life also loves me back but I knew our love will only bring trouble and destruction in our life nothing more...

It had been a week  since nandini's confession of her love and since then we both are acting just like we did during the early stage of our marriage ..I mean not that harsh and rude but we were ignoring each other in a soft and polite way ...she would still assist me whenever I need her help and I would sincerely thank her but other than that no talks...maybe she to was embarrassed with whatever happened .

I walked carefully downstairs and saw Nandini getting the breakfast ready

You should have called me Harry....she said as soon as her eyes met mine

It's okay...I'm feeling better now ...I said approaching towards her , I slowly turned her to look at me

Nandini...how long are we going to be like this ? I asked  looking at her  with a small pout

What do u mean..? She said looking at me ..

I was about to continue when there was a knock on the door making both of us look at it's direction

Wait , I'll go and get it...she said before walking away..

Nandini's POV

I was not ready to face the awkwardness with Harry yet and really had become a joke in his eyes by letting my feelings out ...he might be laughing on the inside and would be thinking of me as a biggest idiot on Earth..thank God the doorbell rang before he could say anything to me because to be honest I was not ready to hear any of his "I don't love u because ur an Indian" kind of nonsense

I walked towards the door and opened it and my mouth hung open when I saw who was standing outside...I remember that face crystal clear ...it's the same face that I saw on the first day of my marriage , she was the one that my husband took to his bedroom on our wedding night .my already messed emotions messed even more and  I wanted to kill her right there

Where is Harry ? She asked rudely

He is - she doesn't even let me complete before she pushed me aside and started walking inside the house

Steffy ? Harry said looking bewildered by her presence

Ohh ..my goodness , u at least remember my name....she said sarcastically before walking more close to him and hugging him tightly

My blood boiled at the site so I looked down instead of looking at them

How r u feeling now baby ..? She asked kissing  his cheek

Steffy please ..Harry said trying to move away from her

What happened Harry ? Why do u changed so drastically , what did this girl did to u huh? She asked pointing towards me making me look at her

Look at her and then look at me Harry , I can give u much better than this ugly bitch can ever give u ...she said trying to grasp his hands ..

Steffy back off okay....he finally yelled making both of us flinch

You never cared for her, now what happened to u ...she screamed

Because I love her dammit ...he said in an equally screaming voice making the whole room shake by his voice's  vibration.

Both her and my face were like fish out of water , I guess we both were not able to believe what he just said

Whaaat? She asked narrowed eyes...

Yes ..I do love her , and she is much much more than you could  ever be ..he said looking straight in her eyes

And one more thing , this would be the last time that I'm warning you ...never talk in a bad way about Harry styles wife okay ....he said pointing finger at her

They gave each other hard stares for good 5minutes before his gaze finally fell to me and it  instantly become soft .

Come here...he said looking at me.

I slowly walked towards him and  he held my waist and kept me close to me ....she is the best thing that ever happened to me and I will never allow anyone to ruin it...so Mrs Steffy Andersonn , just move on with ur bitchy life and find someone else who can be your next toy...I said whispering the last part ...

She just looked at us with wide eyes before stomping out towards the door ...

U don't know me yet styles baby , you have invited troubles in your life now , and by the way whom do u think shot u  , I did ..she whispered ...stay safe now...she said laughing evily walking out and slamming the door behind

Harry's  pov

We both looked shocked by what she just said ..

Harry ...she is the one who shot u? Nandini asked looking at me with wide concerned eyes

I guess so...I whispered ..

Come on Harry , we got to complaint...she said trying to drag me towards the door

Nandini...it's seriously of  no use...she is our seniors daughter so no action will be taken against her ..

But Harry...she harmed you, we can't let her- she was trying to perusade me further but I cut her with a deep  kiss on her lips ...she was shocked at first but once she came to her senses she kissed me back with the same passion .

We finally pulled away from our kiss and laid our foreheads together panting heavily

I love u Nandini...it's all that matters ...I whispered

I love u too Harry.....whispered back , making me feel like the happiest man on Earth alive ..