Bewitched

Chapter 17

Srusti's POV

" So Let's get to know about each other. " Mohit said.

" Ok... "

" I am Mohit Paul," he said smiling at me.

" I know.... "

" Go with the flow... "

" Hmm ok... Srusti Mehra. "

" I am 29 years old. "

"  23. "

" My favourite colours are black and red. "

" Pastel colours... Red and Black too. Actually no preference... "

" I like all cuisines. "

" I like Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Italian... "

" Hey, can you cook all of them too??"

" Yeah... "

" Wow !!! "

" My favourite holiday destination is Paris. "

" I have never been out of India. But I liked travelling when my parents were alive. We went to various parts of India. I feel India is beautiful... "

" Yes, it is... Undoubtedly. "

" I am a fashion designer. "

" Wow !! Seriously??  What do I say?? I cook for a fashion designer?? " I asked and he smiled at that.

" I know that tell me something else."

" Ok, I sing well and wanted to be a singer. Would have become if my parents... " I said.

" Really??  But you can still pursue your dreams. "

" Let it be... " I said as I didn't want to talk about it.

" Srusti... you said, you would tell me why you left your home in such a haste. " He said all of sudden.

" Can't we talk about it later?? "

" Please... Tell me. "

" I... My... Sister's husband... tried to... to force... himself on me. " I said with my eyes closed.

" What?? Why didn't you tell me that day?? We should have complained about him. We should have filed an FIR. "

" No, my sister is pregnant and her condition is a bit difficult. I don't want to give her any added stress. "

" But you should have at least given her a hint. "

" I tried but she trusted him over me. A few days back, he tried to touch me and before I could say or react to anything, my sister saw us. He said that I was trying it. " I said and tears started flowing from my eyes.

" Oh please,  dear don't cry. " He wiped my tears and asked me what happened after that. I told him everything till I got hit by him.

I saw that he was really getting angry. But he tried to soothe me.

" Wow !! You are brave... By the way, how nasty was the gash?? "

" I think it was bad enough... He cursed loudly. I didn't wait to see him,  just pushed him hard and ran to my room. When I thought that everyone was sleeping, I ran away. "

"  Good !!  He deserves that and much more,  I would break his all teeth if I ever see him. " He said looking at me.

" Thanks... " I said and smiled.

"  Now go and sleep, I will plan everything and let you know... "

" You also take some rest... "

" No, I have to do the arrangements for your meeting with my family. "