The Billionaire's Bride

Chapter Twenty Four : Jealous?

Piyashi's Pov

The phone starts ringing and I pick it up.

"Hello?"

"Mrs.Kapoor?We are very sorry for disturbing you.We are having our 30th anniversary for this hotel tomorrow night and we are inviting you and Mr.Kapoor."

"Oh,thank you.We will be there."

"Thank you mam.The dress code is black.Enjoy the rest of your day."

"You too."I say and hang up.

I face Aryan,"That was from downstairs.They have invited us for their 30th anniversary party tomorrow night."

He blinks,"Who?"

"The hotel is having it's anniversary.I told them that we will be there.I hope that you don't mind.We don't have to—"

"It's fine.Maybe it will be good for us."he says and I nod."The dress code is black.I'm glad I have my  black  gown here."I say.I know that Aryan has a black suit here.I don't know if he brought his tux but he has like a hundred black suits too.

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After getting ready,I put on some kohl,mascara and some  cherry coloured lipstick.I curl my hair and put on a simple necklace.I go out and my eyes widen as I see Aryan looking like  a  dream in a black tux.

He notices me and his eyes take me in."You look....wow...you look ravishing."he says,his voice husky and low.I  blush,taking his hand that he put forward.

"Thank you.You look hot—I mean good...I mean pretty.Argh!Handsome!"I ramble and he laughs."Thanks."

I blink in shock and then internally pat myself on the back.I made him laugh!At this point , I can really make it far as a  comedian.

"Piya?What are you thinking about?Let's go."he says and we move downstairs to the venue.I look at the place in awe.There is quite a bit of people here.Some look elegant and snobby but most look friendly   and approachable.There are some Indian couples but mostly Americans and French.

I start to raid the food table as Aryan talks to  some people in French.He speaks many languages.Then someone taps me on my back and I freeze.

Last time someone did that,it was a witch who was eyeing my husband.Doesn't that tactic get old?I turn and I smile when I see a familiar face.

"Jacque!"I  squeal and he kisses my cheeks in greeting.

"Piya!Are you staying in this hotel?"
I nod  and he smiles,"What a co -incidence that we meet like this!?How are you liking the party so far?My girlfriend has organised everything!"

My eyes widen.Girlfriend?He was flirting with me just yesterday!

"Girlfriend?"

He nods, pointing at a lady in  a black jumpsuit."Her name is Olivia!We met last night  at my restaurant and we just knew that we were meant to be!"he says with a dreamy expression.

"Oh...um... that's nice.This party is nice too."

He grins,"Save a dance for me,okay?You look a little bored!"he says and leaves before I can reply.

I see Aryan looking at me angrily,his jaw clenched and I blink.What did I do now?
He walks towards me and opens his mouth to speak when the music starts playing.

Jacque  walks in front of me and grins,"Your hand, mademoiselle?"

I give him and he pulls me to the dance floor.We start gliding on the dance floor and I  smile....until I see Aryan glaring at us.

My eyes widen,why is he  angry all of a sudden?Did I do something? Should I have said no to Jacque?

After dancing,I go back to Aryan and smile,"That was fun!Do you want to dance?"I ask and he frowns,"No!"

I shrug,"So boring!"

He scowls,"And I suppose that French guy is very interesting!"

I frown,"What is that supposed to mean?"I ask and he shakes his head.

"Nothing.I have a headache so I'm going to sleep.You have dinner and come."he says and   he tries to leave.

"No, Aryan.Why are you suddenly behaving like this!?"I ask and he pulls me to the corner.

"Forget all that!Who is he!?How did you meet him!?Why was he smiling at you like that!?Why did you dance with him!?"he asks and I frown.Why is he asking like this?Does he not trust me?

He grabs my arms,"What are you thinking,Piya!?Tell me!"

I push him away from me,"I don't have to tell you anything,Aryan!"

He pulls me back , making me look up at him."Yes,you do! I'm your husband for God's sake!"

Why is he acting like this!?Am I not allowed to have friends now?I thought that he was starting to change for the better!

I scoff,"So...what now?Are you going to stop me from speaking to Jacque!?"

He scowls,"He likes you,Piya!I'm not letting that foreigner flirt with my wife!"

Jacque doesn't like me like that!He has a girlfriend!Aryan sounds like he's jealous!Wait —no,that can't be true!

"Aryan!We were just dancing!"I say.
He sees Jacque coming towards us and he starts dragging me away from the party.

"Aryan!Aryan, stop!"I  yell but he doesn't listen to me.Where is he taking me?

He takes me to the room,closes the door and traps me against it.

I gulp,"We are just friends,Aryan!He has a girlfriend!Stop acting like a jealous,possessive husband and—"

He glares at me,"I am your husband and I am jealous.He should focus on his girlfriend...not my wife."

"But—why are you jealous?We didn't —"

"I don't want to be your damn friend,Piya!You're mine!I like you a lot and since so long I've wanted to give this marriage a chance.I only agreed to be friends because I thought that you would be uncomfortable."

My eyes widen at his confession and he cups my face."But I can't do this anymore.I can't pretend to only  be your friend!Do you know how badly I wanted to punch that guy when I saw you both together?Do you know how badly I wanted to take you from him and hide you away?"

He caresses my cheek,staring into my eyes.

"Do you know how badly I want to kiss you right now?"

My breath hitches as he comes closer.I close my eyes and pucker my lips.I stick my lips out ,waiting for my first kiss from my handsome husband.
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Waiting.
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Still waiting.
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What is taking so long!?
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I open my eyes to see Aryan hunched over,his shoulders shaking as he laughs at me.I scowl ,folding my arms.

"Aryan!"I growl and he  stops laughing.

"Sorry...you just looked so funny....Your expression...duck lips..."he  says while snickering and I  scowl.

I'll show him duck lips!

His eyes widen as I walk towards him.I grab his collar,stand on my tip toes and crush my lips to his.