** Surprise update**

Two reasons -
1. Soo many asked me for an update. I couldn't refuse.
2. A special day for me. Today's my birthday. So, I wanted to write about my favourite couple.

Here it goes... Happy reading

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Edward Ryan's pov...

We reached home and I showed Diya her room, the one next to mine. I know we both need time to accept or process the whole thing that happened. In the first place, I didn't have the idea of having a girlfriend. But now, in just one day everything changed.

I woke up at 4 am and got ready to go. I can't disturb her at this time. So, I took a sticky note and wrote " This is now your home too...feel free..if anything call me" I added my number and stuck it to the stove. She will see it when she comes to make something.

I reached the hospital and got ready for the surgery. The operation went on for hours. After a small coffee break, I was called again to attend the emergencies as there was a major accident. So, the whole ER department was alerted.

We had to attend back to back patients till the next day night. Even Linda didn't have a break. John was looking after Sofia at home. I asked him to inform Diya about it and see if there is anything she needed. I didn't know her number to call.

Later that night, I reached home at 11, opened the door with the password and got in. The room was dark. What is she doing? I switched on the light to see Diya sleeping on the sofa. I didn't want to disturb her. So, I went straight to take a shower. My stomach was rumbling as I didn't get to eat properly in these two days. I decided to make something and came out of the room to see Diya sitting in the dinning. She stood up seeing me.

" We had an unexpected emergency. I hope, John would have informed you. Did you have something?"

"He stopped by to inform. Did you have dinner?" she asked me back without answering my question.

"Actually, No. I just thought to make something" I said, taking a step towards the kitchen.

"Uh..I made dinner" she said in a hesitated low voice.

" Oh..thanks" I said and turned to take a seat. I didn't expect her to make for me.

" I don't know what you prefer for dinner? So, I made potato sandwiches" she said, taking out a plate and placed it in front of me.

" I'm fine with anything " I said and had a bite. It tasted new, not like a regular sandwich. It was more spicy and different.

" Why are you standing? And You didn't answer my question. Did you have your dinner?" I asked as I saw extra food there.

" I will have after you finish" she said looking down. There, she started this. I just hate this to the core.

"Please, sit" I said in my best calm tone and she hesitantly sat

" Can you please look at me while am talking to you. Do I treat you or look like a monster?" I said and she nodded a no.

" Then, look at me and speak. Did you just wait for me without having dinner?" I asked her surprised. No one had waited for to me to get home and then have food together. Back in my home, it was rare to see everyone at the dining.

" Yes"

" You don't have do this, Diya. If I didn't come home, then you would have just slept without having anything. Sit and have now " I said and resumed eating. After, we finished, she put the dishes in the dishwasher and came back.

"Can we talk? " I asked her and we sat in the same place.

" I know this is sudden and everything happened unexpectedly. We hardly know about each other. All I can say is forget about your past. Can we be friends first?" I asked her.

" Yes"

" You can talk to me about anything. I won't be harsh to you. First, Can you talk to me without answering in a single word? I want you to talk now" I asked in a high tone, emphasizing the last sentence. She was little startled and then spoke at last

" hmm..yes..I don't know what to say actually. I never had any guys as friends. I don't know whether I would be a good wife to you. Because I'm not like an ordinary girl. I know that I have many things that I need to change. I'm not used to anything here. I don't know your culture or preferences. I'm not used to American English accent or fluency " she said looking worried.

" That is why we need to be friends to know each other. I'm not going to judge you, but I want to know you, the real you. English is just a language you will be fine with the accent as time goes on. We need to understand and trust each other to make this relationship work. I'm not regretting this marriage. So, stop underestimating yourself. No one is going to dominate you here. No one is going to restrict you here. Feel free from now on. Will you at least try?" I said and saw her moist eyes.

" Yes, I will" she said smiling weakly

" That's better. Can I have your number? I had to call John for help as I don't have yours"

" That...actually...I..don't have a number" she said, leaving me confused.

" What do you mean by that?"

" I don't have a phone. I wasn't allowed to have one. I had a small one back in India " she said, looking a little embarrassed.

Unbelievable!! Is she for real?? I haven't seen anyone without a smartphone. I can't imagine how much she suffered there. I didn't want to make her furthermore embarrassed by digging into her past right now.

"It's ok. I could buy you one. I don't take a no. This one, I insist" I said and she nodded.

"Then, I need to tell you this. I work in Newlife hospital, which is a couple of kilometers from here. I work in the ER department. My job is hectic and I have no proper timings" I said and she listened carefully and nodded which made me smile. She is looking at me like a teacher who is teaching her. I'm going to have a hard time changing her.

" Ok, then I will go sleep" I told her and we walked to our rooms.

I was busy with my work for the next four days. During this time, the things I noticed was
-She had less food.
-She wore repetitive clothes so, I concluded that she might have less clothes with her.
-Never went out.
-Talked less.
-She made breakfast and dinner for me, which was not completely Indian cuisine. I could say she is trying to make something which I'm comfortable with.

Still, she hasn't spoken to me about anything. At this rate, I don't think we could be friends or at least know each other. I still have to open much. I normally don't try to make friends or try to know someone. But, this girl is making me do it.

Tomorrow is the weekend and I decided to do something.

That's it guys, hope you liked the chapter.

**For the readers, who want Diya to change -  She is such a kind hearted, sweet girl. Trust me, as time goes on, she will become a strong women.

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