Imperfectly Perfect

Chapter 17

Aarohi pov

I just stood there not knowing what to say.

"What do you mean we have to get married?"

"It means we have to get married." He said in a flat tone.

"Atharva I am serious."

"Even I am."

"Can you stop talking in riddles and just say why you suddenly want us to get married?" I said in an annoyed tone.

"I think the stalker is not weak as I think he is. And if you are far away from me I won't be able to protect you. But we can't live together without getting married. I know I said I will give you more time but the circumstances now we are in won't agree with me."

"If he attacks me I have the ability to protect myself but you know you can't. I am not saying this because you are a woman and I am a man. But I don't think you can face that stalker. And I am not ready to lose you." He said the last part softly.

I think about what he said. I know how to defend myself even if the attacker is a mafia leader. But right now he doesn't need to know that. Also I had decided I would marry him only for this life. But I am scared. I don't know if I am ready to manage all the responsibility of being a wife and daughter in law.

"Just think about it. I know you have your dream wedding. I am not asking you get married tomorrow itself. But in 2 or 3 months let's get married. In this gap I will be able to devise a plan to catch that stalker. Don't take stress just think about it and say your answer to me." He said and hugged me. And kissed my forehead.

"I will inform you in a few days." I said.

"I know you are scared about everything. But don't worry I will be with you in every step. Whatever happens you come to me first and tell me. I will try to solve your problem and help you to face it. Okay?"

I just hummed and hugged him listening to his heartbeat. It was beating very fast as if he finished a marathon. I know my answer to his question but I won't say it now itself. Thoda standard maintain karni chahiye.( I should maintain the standard)

I know it's childish. But I think I have got the most unromantic fiance in the whole world. Atleast I should be the romantic one in our relationship. I am getting so many ideas about a proposal. Obviously everything belongs to the novels I read.

"Okay it's getting late. Drop me home."

"Okay come on. Are you still hungry or what?"

"Hmmm no I think I am full."

"You think you are full?" He asked me.

"Yeah I don't think I know the feeling of fully filled stomach. Even if you give one more plate I would have eaten. Do you know I am the ancestor of Bakasur?" ( Bakasur is demon in Indian Mythology who ate a lot)

"So do you have space in your tummy for golgappa?" He asked in an amused tone.

"Since you are forcing me this much I am saying yes. Or else I wouldn't have eaten."

"Okay okay drama queen come on."

We went in his car and ate the golgappa. I want the golgappa to be very spicy. But that golgappawala was not adding sufficient amount of spice. Fed up with my antics Atharva ate one from my plate.

And still he is crying from the spicyness. I don't think it was that spicy. We reached my home.

"Remind me not to eat golgappa from your plate." He is saying this dialogue for 101th time.

"And you call me drama queen."

"How can you eat that much spicy?"

"It's a talent. Not everyone has that." I said flipping my hair one side.

He just rolled his eyes at my antics and cane out to open the car door. I took his hand and stood looking at me. He is so handsome. How I got this lucky to have such a hot and sexy man. I don't know for which God I prayed guys or else I would have informed you all.

I was looking at him with hearts in my eyes and he was getting amused minute by minute.

"Will you go or what?"

"You ruined my moment. Such a bad boy you are." I said this and went towards my house.

"Wait what did I do?" He shouted. I just wiggled my butt and went inside. I saw from the window and he was chuckling to himself amd shaking his head. Then he sat inside the car and drove away.

I was standing near the window and giggling to myself. And my sweet stepsister (note the sarcasm) came and near me and stood folding her hands. I don't why is she wearing this club outfit to sleep or maybe she is going out. Cannot decide in her case.

"Have you gone mad or what? Standing there laughing to yourself."

"Like I care what you think about me? Don't you have someone to annoy, why are you disturbing me?" I said in a bored tone blowing my nails.

She just stomped her feet and went from there muttering something like,'wait and watch'. What do watch? I think she may get a plastic surgery. So she is talking about that. But who cares.

But I am getting suspicious about her action. She would have stood and argued with me till I go. But today she herself went first. Something is fishy.

Let's not think about her. I am thinking about proposing Atharva. He didn't do it so I being the romantic one will do this work. I will read some novels and also watch some movies to get ideas. I even browsed through Pinterest but I didn't like any idea. It was already midnight so I decided to sleep.

NEXT MORNING

I woke up late today. Why am I making this habit of waking up late? I don't know. I was in a hurry so I decided to go in auto rickshaw today. After reaching the office , I paid the amount and ran inside. I kept my bag on the table and went to prepare his coffee. I think it was my lucky day my boss had not yet arrived. After preparing the coffee, I went towards his cabin. I think he just arrived or else all my colleagues won't be this sincere.

I knocked the door and after hearing a come in I went inside. After giving him coffee , I said today's schedule and went to complete the tasks given by him.

When I was keeping my bag in the stand I felt weird. I felt as though someone have gone through my bag. The zips which were closed were open. I remember all the zips were closed. I checked inside if anything is there and I saw a gift package.

I got scared that who might have kept it. I was in a dilemma whether to open it or not. Then I decided to open it because it was in my bag right. So if it got misplaced I will tell this reason. Oh my god. I am supposed to be scared but I am curious to see what's inside. This curiosity of mine will kill me one day.

I was not able to control my curiosity and opened the box. There was a perfume bottle inside. It was not just a perfume. It was the same brand and flavour I use. I also saw a note there. Thinking it's from Atharva I opened it. But it was from the stalker.

You smell very good in this. Whenever you pass by me this fragrance of yours will tempt me to do something. But I am waiting for the right time. The more I wait the more I will enjoy. Till I decide to take you with me you can be with that Atharva. But in the end you belong to me.

Yours
Not so secret admirer

After reading this the bottle slipped from my hand and shattered making a loud noise in the silent cabin. I was numb. I didn't know what to do. I just kept that letter inside my bag and messaged Atharva to meet me in the lunch break. And i just continued to do the work as if everything is normal waiting for lunch break.

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