The Royal Chauhans

CHAPTER 5

AUTHOR POV

Adrika got ready for the office and walked out of the main gate. Just as she reached the driveway, she noticed Abeer entering the mansion.

His hair was messy, falling over his forehead, but even in this disheveled state, he looked effortlessly handsome.

Adrika hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to stop him. But then, as if recalling something, she quickly dismissed the thought and headed straight to her car, avoiding any eye contact with him.

Meanwhile, Abeer walked into his room, feeling the weight of the day already pressing on him. He stepped into the bathroom and turned on the cold shower, letting the water wash over him.

As he stood under the stream, his mind drifted back to the day his parents had pressurized him into getting married.

A smirk played on his lips as he remembered how, in his defiance, he had made the decision. Adrika was working as his P.A. at the time, and he had chosen her for reasons that were his alone.

Flashback

One Week Before the Wedding

Adrika was in Abeer's cabin, meticulously arranging files as part of her daily routine. Suddenly, the door opened, and Abeer walked in with a document in hand.

He placed it on the desk in front of her and said, in his usual commanding tone, "Listen to me, Ms. Mahajan. You have to get married to me."

Adrika froze, her hands halting mid-motion. Shocked, she turned to face him. "Why should I marry you, Sir?" she asked, emphasizing the last word with defiance.

Abeer smirked, his expression unreadable.

"I know, Ms. Mahajan, that you live in your family house. But your cousin wants that house for himself, doesn't he? And I'm guessing you don't want to lose it. Well," he continued, sliding the document toward her, "these are the property papers. If you marry me, I'll transfer the house to your name."

Adrika's eyes widened in disbelief. Her grip on the file tightened as her mind raced. Without another word, she turned to leave, desperate for space to process what she had just heard.

But Abeer's voice stopped her mid-step. "You have 15 minutes. I want my answer."

Adrika nodded faintly and walked out, her thoughts in turmoil.

Exactly 15 minutes later, she returned to his cabin. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she said, "Yes."

The wedding happened quickly, binding two individuals with starkly different expectations.

Adrika had always dreamed of marrying someone who would shower her with love and respect, someone who would cherish her. But fate had other plans.

Yet, as she resigned herself to this new reality, she repeated the same words in her mind:

"As no one can change their fate, I'll just have to try and move forward."

Flashback ends:

After her bath, Abeer stepped out of the washroom, dressed in his usual business attire, and quickly headed to the office.

Upon returning to the office later that day, Abeer asked Adrika about his schedule for the day and requested a coffee.

Adrika, ever professional, brought his coffee and placed it on his desk. She then sat on the sofa right across from his chair, trying to focus on her work.

As she scrolled through Instagram, she noticed Abeer walking toward her with his own cup of coffee. He sat down next to her, an action she hadn't quite anticipated.

Adrika, caught off guard, continued to scroll absentmindedly when Abeer suddenly broke the silence.

"Adrika."

Hearing him call her by her name instead of the usual formal "Ms. Mahajan" sent a flutter of nerves through her. She looked up at him, unsure of what was coming.

"Hmm?"

Abeer's voice softened. "Is something bothering you?"

Adrika's heart skipped a beat. She quickly replied, trying to hide her emotions. "No."

But Abeer wasn't easily convinced. His eyes softened with a genuine concern. "You don't need to hide anything from me. If you want to talk, you can discuss it with me, Adrika."

She simply nodded, feeling a strange warmth spread through her chest.

After a moment of silence, Adrika stood up to leave his cabin, her thoughts a mix of confusion and emotions. 

As she exited, she bumped into Piyush, Abeer's CA and her best friend. He was the only person who knew about her secret marriage to Abeer. 

In the office, no one had a clue about their relationship.

"Good morning!" Adrika greeted him brightly.

"Good morning," Piyush replied with a smile, his eyes twinkling with the knowledge he kept hidden from the rest of the office.

They decided to head to the canteen together, craving their special "masala sandwich" paired with hot coffee. The two of them chatted, laughing and catching up, enjoying a rare moment of normalcy.

For the first time in what felt like forever, Adrika allowed herself to relax and forget about the tensions swirling around her life.

But unbeknownst to them, someone was quietly keeping an eye on their every move.

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Siya has joined Nayantara Hospital after marriage. She and Suhana used to go to the hospital together.

Suhana is also a cardiologist, and she was always happy with Siya's work.

Siya and Suhana were returning home, and Siya was driving.

Suhana asked her about Rakshit.
She said, "Siya, give him some time."
She just hummed.

As soon as they reached home, Siya saw that Rakshit was smoking a cigarette in the room.

She walked toward Rakshit, grabbed his cigarette, and threw it in the dustbin.

Rakshit said,
"Why are you caring so much about me? Has it happened that you have fallen in love with me, wife?"

Siya gave him a furious look and said,
"Care about my enemies, but there is no need to blow smoke in my room."

Rakshit grabbed her hand and pinned her against him, saying,
"Don't dare to talk to me like that."

She said,
"Let go of me, you idiot."
But he didn't.

He was enjoying and hiding his smile.

He left her and went to his study room.

When Siya came back after having a shower, she saw that Rakshit was doing something on her phone.

She quickly grabbed her phone from him and asked,
"Who gave you permission to touch my phone?"

"I am your husband, my dear wife. Why can't I touch your phone, even though I have the right to touch you too?" Rakshit said.

She was stunned after hearing this.
She said,
"Don't even think about it."

He said,
"Relax, wife! I was just saving my number in your phone."
She checked her phone.

When she saw he saved his phone number as My Dear husband.

She was shocked and said in her mind,
Dear aur ye!!! ruko abhi sabak sikhati hun ...

[DEAR, AND HIM, JUST WAIT]

She changed his name to Mr. Arrogant. She thinks this name will be perfect for him. She left the room and went downstairs for dinner.

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