DEVASTUTI'S POV
Getting up with the annoying sound of the alarm screaming in my ears, i found myself in Prathamadithya's embrace. He was hugging me tightly and my face was against his chest. Looking up at his face, our yesterday's conversation flashed in my mind. I somehow, removed his arms which were around my waist and sat on the bed. He shifted a little but thankfully did not wake up.
Taking the things needed for freshening up, i walked to the bathroom. Standing under the cold shower, i recalled what he said. Yesterday night when he confessed that he wants to give this relationship a chance, I was way to much stunned to speak anything. The thing which I dreaded the most was happening. I never wanted him to like me or else I'll drown in guilt even though I already was. Why now, when everything was going according to the plan.
But, something inside me wanted to give this a chance too, so, i accepted his proposal. Though I know this was wrong of me to do it but it will also help me to get my hand on important informations.
Walking out of the bathing room, i stood in front of the vanity table. I wore the marriage ornaments which connected me to him. As, I was about move when I felt two hands encircling me from behind.
"Good Morning" it was Prathamadithya, placing his face in the crook of my neck making his lips touch my ear. His morning voice did something to me, making my heart beat faster.
"Good morning" I replied turning my head to see him, instead came in contact with his lips. Widening my eyes in shock, i quickly creates some distance between us.
Touching my lips I said," I am sorry" and walked past him to leave the room when I felt him holding my wrist. Now what does he want, speaking to myself I turned back to see him looking at me with doubt in his eyes.
"Leave me, i need to go and prepare breakfast or else your dadi will say something to me again" I don't know from where I gained the courage to say that nevertheless I liked it. Struggling to get out of his hold when he pulled me towards him with a jerk and i ended up with my nose getting hit on his chest.
"Prathamadithya, what is your problem? Sheh! My nose" I watch him while rubbing my nose with my palm.
"I am sorry" he apologized with both his palms on my cheek, which sounded sincere.
"It's okay" saying I was about to leave again but he pulled me even closer this time.
"What now" i questioned feeling irritated. He looked at me baffled.
"Stuti, what happened? Why are you running away from me? We decided to give this relationship a chance right then why are you so eager to go away from me" his eyes held confusion and hurt could be heard in his voice.
"Umm, Prathamadithya I remember each and every word that you spoke yesterday but please understand that it will take me sometime to get used to all this and about leaving you urgently, as I said earlier, that's because your dadi will kill me" I moved to stand near him and held his face in my hands. Getting on my tip toes, I kissed his forehead, which made him smile.
He hugged me in a way that his chest was pressing my back, and said," I want you to pick out my clothes for today, and then you can go. Please?" I happily nodded. Taking his towel he walked to the bathing room, his gaze still on me. I too stared at him with a smile, he closed the door not before winking at me which made me blush. Shaking my head, i picked out his clothes for today. Placing the office wear on the bed, I take a deep breath and decided that no matter what's gonna happen in the future I will try my best to control the situation and not hurt him.
I don't know what happened but the look in his eyes when he questioned my few minutes back did make me feel things for him. Please, Shiv Ji , guide me.
THIRD'S POV
Everyone came down for breakfast. Stuti saw Prathamadithya coming down wearing the dress she chose and holding his office bag. She smiled seeing him to which he winked at her again making her blush that she tried to control.
Stuti and Hemangini starting serving them and then they too started to eat.
"Ma, me and Damini will not be having dinner at home tonight. We have to meet someone for dinner" Dhairya announced looking at Brinda and holding Damini's hand under the table indicating her not to question anything.
"Okay beta" Brinda said and continued eating. Everyone left for their workplace. The only people now in the mansion were Dadi, Dadu, Aryaman, Chitra, Chinu and Stuti. Chitra and Chinu will continue working from next Monday as they are in leave for one week.
"Bhabhi, what are you doing?" Chinu asked peeking her head inside the laundry room where Stuti was instructing the workers.
"As you can see I am busy with the laundry" She replied passing the clothes to one of the workers and walked to Chitra, who was also there.
"Bhabhi, me and Chinu are going to meet some of our college friends and will be having lunch with them"
"That's nice. Go on, enjoy" Stuti said touching Chinmayee's arm.
"You won't be bored right" Chinu asked placing both her hands on either side of Stuti's shoulder.
"No, baccha, i won't be bored. Infact, I have some work too. Don't worry" placing her palm on Chinu face, she assured them.
"Okay, then byeee!"
"Byee" as they both disappeared from her vision the smile on Stuti's face vanished immediately. Her face looked blanked and void of any emotions. Picking up her phone which was kept on top of the washing machine, she dialed a number.
"Hello"
"Hello Uncle, how are you" Stuti enquired happily.
"I am fine bete, How are you? How is everything there? Any progress" the person on the phone asked her.
"I am fine uncle and regarding that, i would like to talk to you face to face. Only the Grannies and Papa are there, so, no problem will be there" she informed to him who was silent listening to her.
"Uncle?"
"Okay then, let's meet. Let's meet for lunch and you are coming to our home. Your aunty is hell bent on calling you for lunch, she has already started the preparations and you also know she never listens to anyone" he stated which earned him a slap on his arm from his wife which was clearly audible to Stuti and she smiled hearing that.
"Okay Uncle, let's meet at 2 then?"
"Sure-- Stuti, I am waiting for you my dear child" came a voice from behind in the phone. She instantly knew it was her aunty.
"Me too Aunty" Stuti squealed like a child which made all three of them laugh.
"Chalo beta, let's meet in the afternoon then" saying he cut the call.
Stuti looked at the screen with a smile, feeling good that finally she is meeting someone who is her family. She marches towards her Aryaman's to inform him about her today's plan.
"Papa, can I come in" she knocked imon the door waiting for his answer.
"Ofcourse bete, come" Aryaman was on his wheelchair, watering the plants kept in their balcony.
"Papa, actually, i,umm-" Stuti was nervous and was having difficulty in forming sentence.
"What happened beta, are you fine? Don't be scared, I am not your Dadi" Aryaman stared laughing on his joke which made Stuti smile too.
"Papa, actually I am going out to meet someone for lunch. My friend from childhood is here in Shimla. We are meeting after many years. So, can I go?" Stuti was praying internally that he allows although she knew that he would never stop her.
"Aree, is that even a thing to ask. You can go but come soon" Aryaman permitted and got back to water the plants.
"Thank you Papa" saying she basically ran from there, Aryaman shook his head with a smile seeing her.
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