BEHADD

Chauvan

Tripti

I never thought I'll be insecure about me because of him. One day, Navya and I were having a casual talk about Rudra's business and the handing over of his leadership to Dhruv.

Navya was surprisingly very interested. But when I told her that he is refusing to let me go with him she said, "Di maybe he doesn't like being seen with you."

" No, it's not like that... I don't want to go there as well. They are all criminals-"

" Doesn't matter di! You're his wife! You should accompany him everywhere, where it is necessary!"

" But why? It's just a small event? "

"Di! Do you want him to go there with some random girl?"

" He wouldn't-"

"I've seen men do that... And it is not good."

" But I trust him, he would never do such thing"

" Are you sure?", I looked at her skeptically. She was speaking rubbish. Rudra would never think of me like that. He would never treat me like that. But he was a man indeed, so I decided to accompany him to the ball.

I didn't want any girl to approach him there. He's.. off limits!

At the event, everyone had their eyes on us. The women were undressing rudra with their eyes and men were looking at him with hate, some with admiration. But others were utterly confused.

I tried holding my posture correct to look as elegant as possible and keep my eyes up. He had his hand on mine in a firm grip, and I was thankful for the support even if it was fragile.

We met a few of his "allies" and it was soon time for him to go and officially announce his resignation. He didn't look sad, on the contrary I could see him more relaxed. He called out Dhruv and Dhruv came on the stage.

Dhruv was not really happy, I have never seen him smile, so it would be a miracle to make him happy. Though I wish he'd get what he wants one day.

Rudra handed him a gun and a paper kind of thing. And everyone clapped. The gun had a symbol, maybe it was an antique.

I was sitting around the main table watching the proceedings when I felt a presence behind me, I looked over and saw a girl leaning by a wall with a mask on her face. She was looking familiar... Very familiar and it didn't take me too long to guess, it was my sister, Navya.

But what was she doing here?

And how?

I was about to approach her when I felt Rudra take my hand and guide me to another guest. "What's the matter? You look tensed", Rudra asked. "I- I think I saw Navya"

"What? Where?" "The-", but before I could point him, she was no where to be found. No where.

"I saw her, I swear!"

"But... How can she even come inside?", He tried giving a reason. I didn't object because I had no evidence. And maybe it was a hallucination.

The function was over before I knew. Thankfully there was no gun fire and smoking drugs going on. It was looking as if everyone was a noble, everyone was pure. Quite a facade they put.

When we were done it was time to go home.

Home, yes. I had started feeling like home there. In his house. 

And I've started accepting him.

I knew it was his birthday tomorrow. Dhruv told me. He also said that Rudra hates the day, he'd probably not leave his study for the whole day, get drunk and not eat anything. His way of torturing himself for the deed he never did.

I wanted to make him feel special.

To make him feel wanted, and so much more.

The past few weeks have been heaven with him. He tried giving me all he had, time, love, care.. I tried the same. But I wanted to give him more.

So my plan was simple. I'd give him a gift he'll never forget.

"Tripti?", He asked while still carrying me bridal style.

"Yes?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Hm"

" Do you like pineapples?"

" What kind of question is this Rudra?"

" No I just... It's my favourite flavour, I was thinking of making a pineapple pizza. That's why"

" Wait. You like pineapple pizza?"

" Y-yeah..."

" But you can't cook, so don't even think of stepping inside my kitchen! Okay?"

" O- okay! Okay! Phew"

" What's it? Why are you sweating? Am I that heavy?"

" Nah nah it's not about that!"

" Then?"

" I... Nevermind. We're going to somewhere tomorrow. Be ready at eight"

" Are you serious?! Where? For how long? I haven't packed anything!"

" Don't worry I'll make someone do the packing or we'll buy there. Just wake up early"

" Where are we going though?"

" You'll know"

" Tell me"

" It's surprise"

Wasn't I the one supposed to give him surprise on his birthday? But anyway I'm happy he is finally celebrating his birthday.

I can't wait to give him my present. 

^_^

Stya happy!