I was silently weeping over my burnt hand. The burning sensation had awoken a sensation of numbness over me. I wasn't even able to think rationally treating the wound, instead I just sat there on the chair bearing all the pain.

I heard the door creak open with a loud thud and within no time I was jerked up to stand. I wasn't able to process what happened. Coming out of the momentary shock I looked at my husband standing in front of me, his eyes burning with an intensity which sent a shiver down my spine. 

I opened and closed my mouth like a fish trying to question him for the sudden change in his demeanor, but no words came out of my mouth.

"Spill the beans Aashika your game his over!", he dropped a bombshell on me with his words.

"What...?"

His pushed me, making me stumble. I fell on the chair with a thud. 

"What has happened to you Dhairya?", I tried bringing firmness into my voice but instead it itched with vulnerability. 

"Oh stop with your act now.... I really thought you were naive... but my mistake! A MURDERER CANNOT BE NAIVE", he yelled. 

A shaky breath escaped my lips as I tried to defend my self.

"I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING WRONG!!", I shouted at the top of my voice. 

Hearing me shout, Dhairya was taken aback but soon his shock turned into utmost rage as he held my wrists firmly, making my stand up.

"Oh you have the audacity to lie now huh? first you keep us in dark and then shout ... NOT FAIR", he whispered the last part in my ear.

with this he pulled me towards the living room, his grip on my hand was rough. The burning sensation increased as I let out a low hiss making him tighten his hold.

"BASTARD"

He then pushed me on the couch making me land on it. I let out a growl of pain caressing my wrist which had started to develop bruises now. Dhairya's eyes went towards my hand. Something like a glint of guilt passed his eyes but he quickly covered with a glare.

"TELL ME THE TRUTH AASHIKA", he asked menacingly. 

"What,,t are you talking about", I asked trying to hold back my sobs. 

"SO You wanna play now huh", he again gripped my wrist, his finger digging into my palm. I let out a shriek cry trying to pull my hand back but wasn't able too.

"SPEAK THE FUCK OUT!", He growled in anger. I closed my eyes hearing the intensity of his voice.

"What do you even wanna know?", I cried...

"YOU DON'T KNOW", he shouted. "Why did you kill Singhania's son?"

My eyes widened hearing him. I froze on my place...

"Singhania? ", it came out as a mere whisper

Dhairya let out a chuckle, a malicious one. He walked closer to me and held my jaw.

"You think if you act this way, I would believe you huh?" His hold tightened.

"Dhai...", he cut me out sharply
"No... not a word ... I'll remind you of your words"

"Remember what you said last night?", he whispered in my ear.

"I .. i was......"
"You were drunk.. yah", he completed

What had I done?

Had I?

No this can't happen, not now at least.

"I gave you what you deserved Advay. Death and only death!",  Dhairya mimicked, his voice shaking just the way mine shook while I spat those words on that bastard. 

I closed my eyes trying to escape the reality just for a few seconds.

"And how can I not forget your sister, who like the selfless self she is took your blame. I knew something was wrong from start and you being a typical gold digger killed Singhania's son to marry me. YOU ARE PATHETIC ... GHINN AARHI HAI MUJHE TUMHE DEKH KR". 

His harsh words echoed through the mansion. 

"Dhai...", he again cut me off. 

"SHUT UP", his eyes held hurt and hate and what not. 

He took out a canvas from his bag shoving it in my hands. my eyes widened looking at the painting . It was made  by me of course. 

[AUTHOR: IT'S THE SAME PAINTING WHICH DHAIRYA SAW ON THE SECOND DAY OF THEIR MARRAIGE]

The picture was a clear cut scene of what happened that day. 

"I never thought you could do this Aashika. For once in my life I tried trusting someone but you broke it brutally. You are such a selfish person who only thinks about herself. For your bodily needs you chose him and for money you killed him and married me, such a who...."

'Thudd', 

A tight slap echoed through the walls of the room. Dhairya's hand came to his cheek, caressing the area where I had just slapped.

I saw red. How could he?

"How dare you", I gritted. 

"WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW A WORD ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THERE, HOW COULD YOU MAKE JUDGEMENTS?  ARE YOU DUMB!... HOW CAN YOU QUESTION MY CHARECTER WHEN YOU WERE THE ONE DANCING WITH YOUR EX GIRLFRIEND IN THE PARTY WELL AWARE THAT YOU HAVE A WIFE?  HOW CAN YOU QUESTION MY ACTIONS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONE WHO DOESN'T REVEAL ANYTHING OF YOUR LIFE TO ME?  WHY DO YOU CARE IF YOU AND I BOTH DON'T CONSIDER THIS MARRAIGE?" , I yelled at the top of my voice, my voice becoming heavy after each sentence. Dhairya kept looking at me with his eyes wide after my outburst. 

"Then tell me what happened there then", his voice was low with a hint of sarcasm yet softer than previous times. 

"I am not answerable to you Mr. Oberoi." I tried getting out of his grip but couldn't.  He applied pressure on my already bruised wrist making me wince in pain.

"You are answerable to me and only me Aashika", he whispered dangerously.

"Spill the truth or I'll kill your lovely uncle and aunt", he smirked seeing my face falling.

"You won't!"

"Try me Mrs. Oberoi, I can do absolutely anything".

"Oky I'll .. tell you"

"Good girl..", he spoke with utter malice, his eyes boring into my soul.

Flashback ..

2 days before marriage..

I completed my painting placing it on a shelf of my art gallery. I was in deep thoughts about my upcoming marriage with the 2nd heir of Oberoi's. Obviously I did not want this because I had Advay in my life and I love him to no extents.  But then Inayat didi had made it clear that I was bound to marry Dhairya as it was my mom's wish. 

I felt my eyes burning with unshed tears on the thought of leaving Advay. I had to end 1 year of our relationship today. I knew about it since 1 month but had no guts to tell him .

'Mumma I am such a coward', I said looking at her portray. 

I regretted my condition but couldn't do anything. I'll hurt my love so much.

A tear made its way down my eye which I didn't care to wipe off.

*ting*

My phone tinged with a message.

Inayat didi had messaged me.

'Have you broken up or not?', while reading the message I could imagine her speaking in her cold tone. Why was she doing to me? What had I even done to be severely blackmailed?

I hate her

I despise her...

I chose not to reply for now and made my way towards the car.

Throughout the way to his house my mind replayed the moments of our time together. Our first meet, first hug , dates and everything. Tears streamed down my face knowing that today I would lose him forever. 

The ride reminded me of our first drive together at the marine drive where we sat talking for hours sipping hot sizzling tea.

A smile played on my lips as I remembered our first kiss, so sudden and surreal. Everything was just so perfect but then the proposal came.

I arrived at his place. Getting out of the car I approached the door of his apartment.

'Ring'

their was no response.

'Ring'

again no response. 

the door wasn't locked and the lights were switched on too. Then why wasn't someone opening the door. I peeked in through the windows but the vision was too blurry. I couldn't make out anything but got sure that there were people inside. 

I made my way towards the backyard hoping to get a clearer view. Fortunately the door of backyard was open.

I entered the house via the backyard making my way towards the living room. 

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TO BE CONTINUED......... 

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