" Siddhansh sir, can you change the music at the end? It sounds like a break-up music, I want it to be an emotional music." The producer said it for the nth time and to be honest, he is right but I have my justification for the situation.
" Sir, there is a fine line between emotional and sad sir. I want it to be maintained through my music. I want you to present this music where you said, the hero leaves her after lovemaking. What can be the perfect situation sir? Sadness is an emotion and making the music emotional is the perfect amalgamation is what I feel. But still, don't worry sir. If you still want to change after the final output, I'll be coming to the studio at any time." I said and closed my eyes which are burning.
" You've been talking about emotions a lot lately. Take care of yourself and your wife, you know, just in case." He smiled and I smiled too sighing. He caught me. I walked to my car and got into it securing myself with the seat belt.
You all might be wondering about my wife he spoke, I married Kia 3 months ago. Everyone in the house tries to talk to her but she always maintains silence. She even stopped talking to Papa. There were tears of pain and betrayal in her eyes. She didn't resist anything when we proceeded with the wedding.
But she just said one thing to 3 of us. I've been the victim ever since I knew what the world around me is. But today, you all made me stand on the road like a loser. Those are the exact words she said and they still ring in my ears.
She goes early and comes back around 8'o clock. She does her work silently and sleeps along with me. She doesn't argue or scream like she used to do before. She is even eating Poha.
I started the car as it was already 7:30 P.M. I zoomed the car to the home and I see her sitting on the sofa and watching something with a huge grin. That immediately got me to smile. I looked at the TV and I had to control my laugh. She is watching Horrid Henry on Netflix. She is repeating every dialogue that's gonna come.
" You are back my baby?" Mumma whispered and I hushed her. We are watching her laugh after so long.
" Go and change. Let's all have dinner." Mumma whispered and I nodded. I came back in track pants and a sweatshirt and saw Papa, Mumma and Kia already on the table.
Mumma served everyone and when it was Kia's turn, she took the bowl politely and served herself.
Mumma gave her a tight-lipped smile and everyone silently ate the dinner. This has been an everyday routine.
I need to speak to her. She quickly had her breakfast and ran to our room.
" Anshu, I won't ask you to change her behaviour but indulge her in your daily talks. Ask her about her day. Make her speak anything possible." Papa said stuffing the last morsel in his mouth.
" She is your best friend. Why were you all silent when she sat here for the dinner?" Mumma muttered and Papa growled making me laugh. I walked inside and saw her who sat on the bed with the mobile in her hand.
" Kia, it's not good to sit as soon as you eat," I said and gently held her hand. She immediately pulled her hands from me and sat properly on the bed pulling down her pyjamas. I gulped as soon as I saw her peachy skin which shone under the golden light.
" I'm comfortable here." She whispered looking back into the mobile.
" Listen Dewdrop, I seriously need to speak to you. Let's go for a walk." I whispered bending to her level. I heard her breath hitch and mobile fall as soon as I bent onto her. I saw her hands clench the bedsheet and my heart beat raced as the dirty thoughts started invading my mind.
" Please move back. I'll.... I'll come." She whispered and I smiled. She got into her slippers and I held her hand. I know she is uncomfortable, but I want her to get used to me, to my touch.
I saw my parents who sat on the sofa and are giggling looking at us through their peripheral vision.
" You look great in this Dewdrop." I whispered and she nodded pulling her hair behind her ear.
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Her ears and neck brought goosebumps over my body. Those look so soft that I at least once want to kiss them.
" Stay soft Dewdrop. It looks beautiful on you. Anger makes you sad." I said as we walked on the silent road of the township.
" Then when will I be me Siddhansh?" She asked stopping abruptly on the road. I sighed and held her other hand too.
" This is not you Kia. When I saw you again after our first meeting at the beach, trust me you were so fresh like a dewdrop that I envied the way you live happily. But do I know that you faced all these at your home? That's because of how you carried yourself. That was you, not this Kia who stays mum all the time." I said slowly decreasing the distance between us.
" Betrayal makes everyone weak." She whispered looking away. Her eyes glistered with tears under the rays of the streetlight but her hair curtained her face hiding them.
" Why do I feel like I'm dumb Siddhansh?" She asked looking straight into my eyes, her striking eyes held so much pain that she is unable to express.
" No Kia. You tried everything you can Dewdrop. Trust me. You did. " I whispered and she broke into sobs that she had been holding back for long.
" You know, I've been a lone wolf all my life until I met you. I don't know that I possess an emotion called Anger until you triggered me. One thing Kia, once in our life, we'll come across a special person who makes you happy and a better person. I don't know whether you made me a better person or not but I strongly believe that you are the special person in my life. I don't wish to lose you at any cost." I whispered as I gently glided my thumb over her cheek to clean her tears. I tucked her soft hair behind her ear and she looked at me all lost.
" I got a hint of your feelings just now Siddhansh. You are so innocent to go through a heartbreak." She whispered and my eyes softened. This woman is selfless.
" Listen Dewdrop, you will never be unloved by me, cuz you are too well tangled in my soul." I whispered as the light drizzle took over the sky. Kia looked at the sky and me in bewilderment. A soft smile took over my lips. The light raindrops settled on her lips that are lined with the lip balm. A weird urge to kiss her burned my heart and gently leaned in. I brushed my lips on hers and we together gasped.
What did I just do? Neither she moved nor me. Wrong move Anshu. My brain screamed. My heartbeats escalated and she pushed me and looked everywhere except me.
" I'm... I'm so.... so sorry. I... fuck...." I fumbled and frustration took over me. She glanced at me awkwardly and tried to rush towards our home.
" You may not control all the events that happen to you Kia, but you can definitely decide not to be reduced by them. It doesn't just involve this moment but your life too." I said and she pushed me gulping. We are drenched but not fully yet. I saw her run towards the home and I found this stupid smile. Maybe this is the first proper conversation we had after the marriage.
With Love ❤️ introvert_2001
Please look into the prologue in the next chapter and let me know your views.
I want to publish another book called The CM's Secretary.
