Bewitched

Chapter 72

Mohit's POV

I came back to office and wanted to see her. But I could not find her anywhere. She was not with Manu, Sonia or Harry. Where was she?? Maybe she was in the washroom.

I saw Sonia coming my way and I asked her about Srusti. She said that she saw her going out of the office. I was a bit tense to hear that.  I was pacing near the entrance when after about 5 minutes, I saw her coming in.

" Where had you gone?? "

" Just nearby..."

" But why?? "

" Just like that !!"

" What kind of an answer is that Srusti?? "

" Why are you even asking such things?? You said before our paper marriage that you would not ask me anything. I would be able to do whatever I wanted. You would not stop me or even ask anything. Have you forgotten that?? "

What the hell ?? Is she interested in someone?? Did she go to meet him??

" But you should have informed me. "

" First of all, at this time of day,  I am an assistant to Manyata ma'am, so I didn't need to tell you as I was working for her.  Secondly,  it was lunch break, so it was my free time. I don't think, I needed permission to go out during lunch break. "

" Why can't you simply answer me, where did you go? "

" Because it doesn't concern you. "

" I am concerned for you. "

" Why?? "

" We are married to each other. Is this reason good enough?? "  I asked.

" No !! Because it is an open marriage. You said you won't ask me anything. All I just have to do is be your wife for your family and pretend to be in love with you. So none of your family members is here."

Oh, God!! Is she going to throw all my words on my face??

" I know what I said... Just tell me, I was worried for you. "

" Please don't bother yourself for me. I am old enough to take care of myself. As it is once, everything is over, I would have to take care of myself on my own. So it is better that I get used to it. As it is, it does not look good that you are so concerned about your cook. Excuse me, please.  " She said and went inside.

What's wrong with her?? Why is she always being so difficult??

Wrong question... What is wrong with you?? Why are you bothering her?? It's her life. Why are you interfering in her life??

I am not interfering in her life, I was just concerned about her. I am worried about her,  you know how Robin is.  He might hurt her.

Stop worrying about her she can take care of herself.  As it is, why are you so worried about her??

What do you mean by that??  I am worried about her as she is my responsibility. She
is my wife for god's sake.

Only on paper !!!  Did you forget that you got married to her only on paper ??

I do remember...

She didn't want to get married to you but you explain to her that it is only on paper. You promised her that you would never claim any rights over her. You would not touch her when you are alone.

I am trying to do all this.

Are you?? You said she just have to pretend in front of your family. And other than that you won't expect anything from her.