Surviving the Monster

*Chapter 22*

Nandini's pov.

As we entered inside the bedroom, I was shocked to see our it completely decorated with flowers, scented candles, lights, soft music was playing in the background and even there was a basket kept on the table where I can see wine bottle and some other things kept there.

I felt two arms wrapped around my waist from behind and his face near my left ear and he whispered

Manik - tonight is our first night.

I immediately turned around and looked in his eyes. His hands were still wrapped around my waist.

I - Manik..

I didn't speak another word. Of course this is going to happen. This is the reason why we got married at first place.

Even after he changed himself, I still was not ready to give my body to him because of lack to security. I thought that he will leave me or cheat on me once I give my body to him. So we got married to give me this security in my life. Now I don't have any reasons to deny him. After all even my body asks for his touch. Even my body loves being touched by him. So I don't have any reasons left to deny him.

But am I ready for this? What if I am not and I deny him and he force himself on me? What will I do then?

I gave him a little helpless look and he looked at this expression and said.

Manik - stop worrying. I have not decorated this room. This must be done by Laura and Deniel.

He said and left my body and walked towards the bed. He sat their and looked at me again.

Manik - relax yourself Nandini. This marriage has not changes much in between us. Even now I will ask your permission before doing anything. If you deny then I won't go ahead. But do try and give yourself to me as soon as possible.

I just looked at him with a shocked face. I was not expecting him to say this. I thought that now many things will change like he won't ask me before touching me as he is my husband now. But I guess I was wrong. I took some deep breaths and walked towards the dressing table. I took off the jewelry I was wearing except the ring. I kept looking at the ring for a minute. That was the only physical proof of our marriage.

I took it off and walked towards Manik. I extended that ring to him and he raised his eyebrow.

Manik - is this ring loose on your finger?

I - no the size is perfect But I cannot keep this as it is too expensive.

I said and kept that right on the bed besides him. He was a little shocked as he heard this but then immediately changed his face to mild expression.

Manik - this is symbol of our marriage so definitely I am not taking it back. You have to wear this.

I - then just buy me a less expensive fake ring. I will wear that.

I said and turned around to leave but he held my hand and pulled me in his arms. Now I was sitting on his lap while his hands were tight wrapped around my body.

Manik - shut up and wear this.

He said and again slided the ring on my ring finger.

I - but Manik.

Manik - you are my wife and so you have rights to use my money now.

I - but I don't want to use your money.

Manik - that is your call but you have to wear this ring.

I sighed in anger but then nodded my head positively. He cupped my face and leaned near my lips.