Sorry for grammatical mistakes and some lines which didn't make sense🙏🏻
English bhul chuki hu.

Sunlights peeked through the windows landing directly on Ritika's face, she stirred pulling the blanket over her head but guess what, she's not feeling like sleeping anymore.

Sighing she put the blanket off from her head, her eyes still sqinted she reached for her phone which was kept on the night stand, she turned the phone on as it was switched off.

The phone got on slowly, as she looked at the time, her eyes widened and the remaining sleep she had that also went away.

10:48 AM.

What the actual hell.

She sat up hurriedly, how did she slept this long, she sighed exasperatedly.

What will the village people will think?

Sighing her eyes got him, sleeping next to the pillow wall she had made.

Rohit

Looking so peaceful. Not looking like the person who was running from the goons and a person who had lied the biggest lie for saving himself.

Her eyes softened a little looking at him but she quickly put up her grumpy look as always.

Before she could say or do anything, the main door banged loudly.

Her eyes widened and her heart beat quicken, gulping very hard she turned to him.

"Rohit.",she said poking his arms but that boy didn't even stir.

"Rohitttt",she finally started shaking him, he stired a little then stopped as he went back sleeping again.

She gulped closing her eyes as she inhaled quickly.

Fine. But it's you who asked for it.

She took the heavy pillow and put it on his face. And waited for his reaction.

Firstly nothing happened and then few seconds later he hurriedly sat up throwing the pillow away, gasping for air.

His chest heaving and rising unevenly, he turned to her," ye kya tarika hai kisiko jagane ka?!"

"Tum uth nahi rehe the, aur or koi idea mere dimag mein nahi aaya.",she said casually as she just didn't gave him nearly death experience.

He looked at her in disbelief as he was about to say something the door banged again. His head shot up in that direction.

"Isliye uthaya tumhe, 11 bajne wale hai bohat late ho gaya please sambal lo.", Ritika said pleading.

Rohit arched a brow.

Madam grumpy asking for help by herself. Wow what a way to start the day!

He sighed as he put his hand on his hairs and ruffled it making it look like a mess.

She glared at him. He smirked moving closer, as he held her by her shoulder, his fingers gentle on her body.

Her breath hitched and she  widened her eyes before she could say he shooke her so hard making her hairs into same mess like him and then leave her leaning back to his side.

"What the hell was that?!",she yelled.

"Relax miss journalist we need a reason to tell them, right.",he said casually, her face redened as she understood what he was referring to. She was glaring him to hard making murders plans in her mind

"And...",his voice trailed off as the door banged again. He sighed "go get ready I'll manage.",he said getting up.

He went to the door and opened it standing infront were the headmen and his wife. The head men looked at him, arms crossed and his wife with concern.

"Why are you both still sleeping?",the headmen asked.

Rohit clicked his tongue his mind forming many excuses, gulping slowly, he looked at the headmen.

"Kaka we both were very tired, you know yesterday was very hectic so as we slept we didn't had any idea of time. We are so sorry.",Rohit said his voice matches with a pleading sorry type.

The both real husband wife looked convinced. Kaka nodded saying," ok you both were tired but don't do this regularly, this is not city it's a village you both have to wake up before sun."

Rohit’s fake smile stretched wider.
Sooraj se pehle? Ye kaunsa horror movie ka plot hai?

"Anyways take this, sarees and some kurtas for you, as I thought you both must not have the traditional clothes, but here during this time only traditional clothes should be worn.",the head men's wife said handing the clothes to Rohit.

Rohit nodded, "thank you so much aunty, I'll tell it to Riti.", he said.

"Get ready quickly Morning Pooja is going to start soon, everyone present in the village should be there during Aarti.",kaka said before turning back.

"Don't worry kaka, we'll be there in half an hour."

Rohit stood up infront of the mirror, putting his watch. He got ready first.

The bathroom door clicked open, Ritika came out wearing a simple red saree with mirror border. Towel wrapped around her hairs indicating she have wash her hairs.

The door shut behind her, Rohit's head shot up as he looked back through the mirror and saw her, who was now taking the towel off from her hairs.

He swear his heart skipped a beat seeing her. He kept watching her when she looked at him through the mirror he took his gaze off from her.

First time he didn't know what to say.

"Side hato,",she said coming towards the mirror. He nodded and sat on the edge of the bed.

He pulled out his phone, opening WhatsApp. The group chat was flooded with messages.

Idiots in uniform 🗣️🔥

Anu ka simp: I swear, Ishan aur Abhay agar tum dono ne tumhare or waterpark wale pictures bhejne band nahi kiye na toh tum dono ko group se nikal dunga.

Kishan also jawan: kya bhaiya, I am just showing you how much fun we are having here. Hmph so rude I might cry 😔

Un-bhulakkad Sharma: hamare dukh koi nahi samj sakta. 😔

Un- bhulakkad Sharma: Aap sab toh gulmarg chale gaye. Ro bhaiya bhi Dalhousie chale gaye, bache hum, ab hum dono sath mein enjoy kar rahe hai aapke sath apna sukh baat rahe hai aur aapko kuch padi hi nahi hai. Bhaiya vo goli ne mujhe isse kam dard diya tha.

Garam khoon: Goli lagne ke baad bhi water park mein naha rahe ho! That's Indian soldiers 🔥

Garam khoon: Don't worry Bhai mein bhi aa raha hu kuch dino mein waha.

No gusse wali doc: Tu naa hi aaye toh hi acha hai, waha kam namune nahi handle karte hai hum.

Anu ka simp: exactly baby.

Garam khoon: Bhai bhabhi you wound me. Dil dard kar raha hai ahh.

Kishan also jawan and Un- bhulakkad Sharma sent 16 pictures.

Anu ka simp: BLOODY BASTARDS. TUM DONO KO NIKAL DUNGA MEIN BAND KARO YEH SAB.

No gusse wali doc: seriously Ishu, abhay? Do you realise ki tum dono same pictures bhej rahe ho?

Garam khoon: Oh wait-

Garam khoon: TUM DONO EK HI PHOTO BAAR BAAR KYU BHEJ RAHE HO??

Kishan also jawan and Un- bhulakkad sharma sent 20 pictures.

Anu ka simp: I SWEAR TO GOD-

Garam khoon: Geez bhaiya you need to relax, we are not Pakistani and you aren't on the border. Apna vikraar swarup yaha mat dikhao🙏🏻

Kishan also jawan: +1

Un-bhulakkad Sharma: +2

Gusse wali doc: +3

Stupid lieutenant: +4

No gusse wali doc: +5

Silence.

Anu ka simp: @nogussewalidoc baby you too? This what I got! Betrayal 💔

Garam khoon: Bhabhi samajhdar hai.

Anu ka simp: YASH I SWEAR TO GOD-

Gusse wali doc: WHY THE HELL YOU ALL ARE TALKING ON THE GROUP CHAT WHEN WE ALL ARE LITERALLY UNDER THE SAME ROOF!

Kishan also jawan sent five pictures.

Stupid lieutenant: aww doc sahiba you wanna hear my voice. I am touched. Come to the terrace then.

Kishan also jawan typing.
Un-bhulakkad Sharma typing.
Anu ka simp typing.
Garam khoon typing.
No gusse wali doc typing.

Stupid lieutenant: we'll talk. Just like yesterday night you know...

Silence.

Gusse wali doc: SHUBMAN I SWEAR TO GOD I'LL THROW YOU OFF THE TERRACE! SHUT UP!

Kishan also jawan typing.
Un-bhulakkad Sharma typing.
Anu ka simp typing.
Garam khoon typing.
No gusse wali doc typing.

Rohit chuckled shaking his head. This stupid people but his stupid.

He can't tell them anything because even Ritika have not told anyone. He didn't want her to be uncomfortable. He'll tell them but in Srinagar after this mess.

"Chalo",his head shot up hearing her. His breath hitched looking at her. To much beautiful for him.

He tore his gaze of from her exhaling, he stood up and waked away saying,"chalo."

She looked at him confused.

Kya hua ise?.

The temple was packed, filled with the scent of fresh flowers and incense. Bells chimed rhythmically as villagers stood in line to offer milk and prayers to the Shivling. The atmosphere buzzed with devotion, and soft bhajans played in the background.

As Ritika and Rohit entered, they moved towards the main sanctum, trying to blend into the crowd. But blending in was never an option.

Just as Ritika was about to step forward for the pooja, a group of elderly women, dressed in traditional attire, zeroed in on her like hawks.

“Aree bahu, ruk ja!” one of them exclaimed.

Ritika froze.

Another woman squinted at her, then gasped dramatically. “Where is your mangalsutra and sindoor?”

Ritika blinked, taken aback.

Oh, for the love of—

“I… uh—” she fumbled for words, only for another woman to cut her off.

“Married women cannot perform the pooja without them!”

A murmur of agreement rippled through the crowd. Heads turned. Ritika felt her soul leaving her body.

She snapped her head toward Rohit, only to find him staring at her like she was on her own.

Great.

The head priest, overhearing the commotion, looked at Rohit. "Beta, it's necessary. You must complete the ritual."

Rohit blinked. "Wait—what?"

An old woman shoved a sindoor box into his hand before he could protest. “Go on, put it properly.”

Ritika’s fingers twitched, her rage barely contained.

“Rohit,” she whispered, voice dangerously low, “I will murder you.”

He exhaled, sending her a helpless but amused look before stepping closer.

The mangalsutra came first.

With practiced ease, he lifted the chain, brushing his fingers against her warm skin as he clasped it around her neck.

Her breath hitched.

Then came the sindoor.

Dipping his fingers into the red powder, he hesitated, smirking.

“Ritika, don’t glare at me like that,” he murmured, leaning in slightly. “People might think you actually hate your husband.”

“I do.”

Rohit bit back a chuckle before swiftly swiping the sindoor across her forehead.

The women clapped in approval.

The priest nodded in satisfaction.

And Ritika?

She was planning Rohit’s funeral.

LMK your thoughts on this, I feel this wasn't enough that I didn't even read it properly and posted as it's been long time since updated I didn't wanted to make y'all wait.

If you find anything off, any grammatical mistakes or anything please tell, I'll check it.

Sorry already.

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