The Billionaire's Bride

Chapter Twenty : Aryan 2.0

Aryan's Pov

"What the hell!?"I yell,stepping back.My eyes widen in shock as I see my parents,her parents and Preeti here.I look at the decorations and banner in shock.

A surprise birthday party... for me!?

When I was growing up, I didn't want any birthday parties.My parents invited everyone including my classmates who weren't even my friends.I was a shy and reserved boy and each year the numbers got less.I didn't want my parents to pity me so I left it.

But....this is so thoughtful and I feel a little emotional as everyone wishes me.Even I had forgotten what today was!
Everyone starts chatting and eating  some snacks when I walk towards mom, smiling slightly.

"Mom!"

She looks at me , beaming."Aryan,beta!Do you want to open your gifts or do you want to cut the cake first!?"

"Cut the cake....Thank you mom."I say and she smiles.

"Don't thank me,dear.Thank your wife!She is such a gem of a person!You are really lucky to have her!"

I frown,"What do you mean?"

"She planned all this and she bought all the things.Yesterday we had some mother in law-daughter in law bonding time and she didn't  even let me pay for anything!I had to forced her to let me  pay for our lunch!"

What!?

I remember what all she said yesterday and everything makes sense now.She wasn't planning  to trap mom ...she was planning a surprise party for me!

"She was so excited from yesterday!"I turn to look at Piyashi to see her smiling.Fake smiling....she must be so hurt on the inside...

She came into my office looking so happy and so  beautiful, wanting to make me happy but what did I do!?

I feel suffocated and guilty.Oh God!I misunderstood her and I told her so many things!I insulted her and I made her sign...

I'm such a bad husband!I should've known that she wouldn't do something like that!I should've trusted her and asked her instead of making assumptions.

So ...you think all that about me?You don't even trust me?What if I tell you that it was all  a misunderstanding?
I think about what she said earlier on and I  feeling like just slapping myself!I hurt her and made her cry.She tolerated everything and she still brought me home despite what I said.She even wished me!

I'm so sorry, Piyashi!I don't hate you....the only person I hate now.... is myself.

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Piyashi's Pov

As I'm talking to Preeti ,I feel someone watching me.I turn to see Aryan looking at me intensely and I frown.What does he want now?Does he have a problem with me breathing now!?

I look back at Preeti ,ignoring his piercing gaze.Preeti looks behind me and smirks,"Looks like someone is waiting for his wife eagerly."

If it was any other time,I would've blushed thinking the same but I know the reason now.He probably wants to scold me again.
He always scolds me....and this time it wasn't even my fault.Why should I explain myself to someone who doesn't even trust me or listen to me!?

We start cutting the cake  and stuff.I stand far from him and he starts to feed his mother when ma ji glares at him.

"Only God knows  where he gets this from!My son is so unromantic.Why are you feeding me first when you have such a lovely wife!?"she says and everyone laughs.He blushes and my eyes widen at her words.

"Piya,come here."

I come  closer and she gives him a pointed look.He comes closer and feeds me.I look away from him as I take a bite , feeling his eyes on me.After  giving everyone a piece,I sit down and I see him coming towards me.

What does he want?

He opens his mouth to say something when we hear,"Aryan,open your gifts!"Papa Ji says.

Ma comes towards me,"Beta ,we enjoyed a lot!Your in laws are very nice people and Aryan is a good man!We are leaving now."

Papa hugs me,"We would have stayed but we have a function to go to.Take care of damad Ji (son in law) and yourself."

I nod,"Call me when you reach."

After escorting them out,I  go back inside to see Aryan opening his gifts.

Ma got him a black kurta and a sweater.Papa got him some expensive cologne.I'm glad that Preeti got him a  book because it's from the same set that I gifted him.Papa Ji  gifted him a mug with the words ,'World's Best Beta' written on it and Ma Ji made his favourite food and I laughed as I saw what she bought him.It was also a book... called 'How to woo your wife!'

"He is in desperate need of this!At this rate,I will never get any grandchildren!",she says and we blush.
He starts looking at the gifts that I got him.He sees the last one and his eyes soften.

I got him a laughing Buddha with a message,'Dear Aryan.Happy Birthday!I wish that all your dreams come true and you get what you want in this lifetime.Keep this Buddha with you always as he will give you luck!
From your wife Piya.'

He  comes closer to me.Does he not like it!?He takes my hand and brings it towards him as he looks at me without blinking.I blush,my eyes widening in shock as he slowly kisses my hand .What is he doing!? Everyone is watching us!

He smiles softly at me,"Thank you,Piya.I love it!"he whispers and I blink in shock.He looks so handsome when he smiles.It transforms his face and he looks almost boyish.He kissed my hand!He called me Piya!

For a second,I  take it all in but then I remember that his parents and sister is still here.Oh...he must be just pretending for their sake.I'm so stupid!Why would he actually care about my gifts when he hates me!?

I nod and Preeti teases,"Bhai doesn't smile like that for us!What say,mama?"

Ma ji is  beaming,"Yes,dear.He only does this for his Piya!"

Aryan rolls his eyes,"Papa?"

Papa Ji nods,"Why are  you guys teasing the poor boy!?"

Aryan smiles,"Thanks,papa."

Then Papa Ji grins,"See...my boy doesn't need that book anymore.He learnt all this from me!"he says proudly, pulling his collar and I smile as Ma ji rolls her eyes.

Aryan looks at me,"Can I talk to you...please?"he asks.

Before I can say anything,Preeti jumps in front of us,"Bhai!You and Bhabhi can romance later!Now is the best time!Food time!"she cheers and he looks irritated.She grabs my hand and I  walk along with her... thinking...

What in the world is going on with Aryan!?