The Billionaire's Bride

Chapter Nine : The Party

Piyashi's Pov

After a few days,things start slowly...very slowly progressing.Aryan gets up,eats his cereal or granola bars,goes to work,comes home and goes to his study.As for me,I visit him at work every day to give him his lunch.I  know that he doesn't like me doing that but I just ignore it.I give him his dinner in his study and then go to sleep.

He told me about his 'rules'.So many rules!Even my strict teacher didn't have that many rules and she was a terrifying lady.

After putting the TV on,I start changing channels.Hm,what to watch?
I  come across a cartoon and I giggle seeing angry Tom chasing after Jerry.Reminds me of Aryan.He is always angry and he doesn't even smile.Aryan is a bully like Tom and I'm the innocent victim—Jerry.

I turn as I hear a sound behind me and I see Aryan working  on his laptop.
"Piyashi?"
"Piya."I point out.
He sighs,"I sent  some money to your account.Buy something nice to wear and be ready at 8 pm.We need to go to a business party."he says  and I gape.

He  didn't even ask me!He just demanded!And I have my own money, I can afford nice clothes!
Before I can say anything ,he just gets up and walks away like whatever he said was final.I guess it's time to go shopping!

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Aryan's pov

"That's all for today."I say while looking at my watch.It's 7 pm.I don't want to be late so I hope that she is ready to go.
As I drive  home,I think about this business party.The investors and some of my clients want to meet her.I just hope that she doesn't say anything stupid and embarrass me.

As soon as I open the door,I see that the living room is dark but the rest of the lights are on.The TV is also on and a horror movie is playing. I walk closer towards her and she screams as she sees me.I  scowl as I see her still in her night gown and eating a bowl of popcorn!

"You scared me!I thought it was a ghost!"she says and I glare at her.
"I told you that we are going to a party.Why aren't you ready yet!?"

She shrugs,"It's your party,not mine.You didn't even say please."

I grit my teeth,"I.don't.say.please."

"Liar!You just said it."she points out and I clench my fists,trying to control my anger.

"So you're not coming?"I ask very calmly and she smiles,"I didn't say that.Oh.By the way, I'm giving you back your money that you gave me.It's on the table.Next time ,just ask me nicely to come with you.I want politeness,not your money."

My eyes widen seeing the money on the table and she stares at me,"It's only 7.25pm, we can still go.All you have to do is ask nicely."

I   clench my jaw.I don't have time for this!
"Fine!Please will you come with me to the business party?"

She giggles,"Yes,thank you for asking."
She puts the light on and takes off the gown.I look at her in shock and annoyance.

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Piyashi's Pov

I smile at his expression seeing that I dressed up and was just covering it up until he asked me.

"How do I look?"I ask, walking with him to the car.I took 2 hours to dress up.I'm wearing a black net sari,light make up,red lipstick matching with my vermilion and  black earrings and a matching necklace.

"Hm."
I frown.What does 'hm' mean?

After I play  some  nice music in the car just to annoy Aryan,we get there and I suddenly feel nervous.
He comes out and opens the door for me.I'm too nervous to point it out and I get out of the car.

"Stay with me.Some people here are  not good and I don't want you getting lost.Speak only when spoken to and don't embarrass me."he whispers and I  nod,forcing a smile.
Then he does something that takes away the anxiousness and I  feel butterflies in my stomach.He's holding my hand!

I walk with him and I gasp at the beautifully decorated place.I've been to business parties while working as a PA but someone went all out today.He starts introducing me to some people.I smile and greet them back ,saying very few words.I forgot half of their names and I'm hungry.

"I'm hungry!"I whisper and he sighs."We will have dinner in a few—"
"I might starve to death by that time!"I whine and he glares at me,"The food table is there!I will just talk to Mr.Singh for a few minutes."he says after pointing to the table a few feet away from us.

I walk to the table and start piling my plate.I take a bite of a chocolate muffin and sigh blissfully.I eat it in a few bites going for the next one.

I turn around , looking for Aryan when I see him talking to a young woman.She is wearing a red designer dress with a matching designer bag.She looks beautiful and she is smiling so widely at him.I roll my eyes , probably another one of the unsuccessful witches after my husband.

I turn back to get more free food to brighten up my sour mood.As soon as I finish piling my plate,I hear someone clear their throat.I turn to see that same girl in front of me and I move aside,"Oh,sorry.Help yourself."I say and point to the muffins,"I recommend the muffins."

She smirks,"You must be Mrs.Kapoor.I'm Sonia Goenka,my father is the owner of the  Goenka group of companies."

"Oh."I say,not knowing anything about that company but smiling anyway,"That's...um...nice."
She nods,"So how is it being married to Aryan?"

Aryan?She calls him Aryan!?

"Good."I say.Being married to Aryan is like taking out fluff from your clothes.Interesting and the same time annoying.

She raises her eyebrow,"Just good.I'm sure it must be better than good."

"Excuse me ,but how do you know Aryan?"I ask and she  gasps,"Didn't Aryan  tell you!?Tsk tsk, I'm his ex- girlfriend.I knew him since college.We used to love each other."she says and  I feel something twist in my stomach.

Aryan's ex!How could he not tell about me that his ex will be here!?Why is she here!?Does she want him back!?

I try not to show that I'm angry and hurt and I just shrug,"He didn't tell me but it doesn't matter anyway.That was the past and he's married to me now."

She smirks,"Really?What would you say if I tell you that Aryan Kapoor still loves his ex-girlfriend and that he wants me back?"

I open my mouth to say,'Shut up' or 'Go away' when we hear someone clearing his throat.

"Miss.Goenka."I  hear  Aryan say and her face pales as we see him standing behind her with his arms folded , looking like a badass.

"M-mr.Kapoor."she stutters and he raises his eyebrow.

"You must be talking about another Aryan Kapoor because as far as I know,I have not dated anyone till date.Especially not someone like you."he says while narrowing his eyes.

"I-I...."She sputters and then walks away quickly.

I sigh in relief and he turns to me,"You can't stay without trouble for at least a few minutes,can you?"

I smile sheepishly and hold out the plate filled with snacks,"No,do you want some?"