OPPOSITES ATTRACT

XXIV. CHANGE: GOOD OR BAD

Nikita's POV

I was in my room, looking at my school time table. I made my bag according to it and decided to go through the topics that have been taught. I was busy in studying, when I heard a knock on my door. I got up and it was Ms. Kabra. She came to inform that dinner was ready.

I went to have dinner. Mayra was already there, sitting on the table. I went there and sat on the chair. She looked at me and gave me a smile and I returned the same. I was shocked because of her behavior today. We served food in our plates and started eating. My wife was drinking while eating food, which she always does.

After finishing food, I was about to go to my room, when Mayra asked me to wait. She signaled Ms. Kabra and she came with a bag in her hand and gave it to Mayra. Mayra gave the bag to me and said, "This is for you." "What is it?" I asked. "Open it and see for yourself." She said.

I checked the bag. It was a small rectangular box. I took the box out from the bag and opened it. I could not believe it when I saw. It was the brand new I-phone, the latest model. As I watch tv and read newspaper, so I have seen the advertisement. Even Mayra doesn't have this model, the model she uses is an older version of an I-phone.

"As your phone doesn't work, I thought you might be needing a new one. So, I ordered one for you. Use it." she said. "I can't take this!" I said. To which she replied, 'Why not? You don't like this one. You want any other phone. Tell me and I will order it right now." "It's not that I don't like it. I like it very much, but I can't afford it. I am sorry." I said.

"It's from me. You don't have to pay for it. I have already paid." She said. "That's the reason why I don't want this one. I like to use things purchased by my money. And even if I work for a year, I won't be able to afford it." I said and returned the box to her.

I was able to see her getting angry and that scared me. "Do you remember, when we met to discuss about our marriage?" she said and waited for a response. "Yes!" I replied. "Good! Then you also must be remembering the terms we discussed." she said. I looked at her in confusion, as I was not sure about what exactly is she referring to.

"I told you that whatever I say you will have to do it and if you don't, you will face the consequences. Do you want to me to stop you going from to school?" she said. I was shocked that she said that, but then again, she is my bossy wife. "No! Please don't do that! I'll do whatever you say." I said as I got scared and I literally begged her for that, even though she just said that once.

"Then take this!" she said and gave the bag to me and I took it. She started walking towards her room, but then she suddenly stopped, turned, looked at me and said, "Nobody says no to me!" and smiled and left to her room.

I went to my room and sat on the bed. I took out the box from the bag and opened it. I was mesmerized by its design. It was sleek, light, perfect for my hand. I thought that I was dreaming. I quickly turned it ON. Removed my sim card from my old phone and inserted it in the new phone. I set up my phone. The phone was very smooth, while in my previous phone I had to touch the screen more than 10 times to open an app.

The first person I called was of-course Ekta and I told her. She was happy that at last I got rid of my old phone, but she also said one thing that disturbed me. "What's the reason behind this change of behavior towards you? It's like that silence before the storm. Be careful!" this was what she said.

Mayra's POV

I slept good last night. I took bath and called Rasika to bring coffee to my room, which she did. I called Pooja and asked her to come home and bring the work that I need to do. She asked me why I wanted to work from home and I told her that I will tell you when you will come. It was about 8, when I went to the kitchen to have breakfast. Nikita had already left for her school on her bicycle.