"Am I hurting you Mishti? Does it hurt?"
He whispered against her lips and dug his nails deep into her waist by tightly clutching her close to him. She hissed in pain but her eyes never him thinking deeply about him and how a person change this much...
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After the most recent allegations and arguments session, the questions were raised in her mind about being accepted in the family or not.
Though the conclusion came out in his favor, but still her being still married to him was equally shocking for her.
But then she remembered correctly that she never attended any of the court hearings sessions regarding their divorce, whereas, in reality, it's just that she was the only one who signed the documents.
Later on, as his family belonged to the royals, some must rituals were supposed to be performed.
And as their rituals, she was welcomed again like a new bride like she was welcomed when they got married.
But the only difference is that, in the past, she was welcomed with so much love and respect while after their separation, she was just welcomed with only formality to maintain the societal image.
No one in the family heartfully welcomed her.
Everyone's face showed so much hatred and resentment for her that she once thought to back out but then again she was remembered of signing the contractual deal with him just for her father.
During her welcoming ceremony ritual, she faced noticed everyone along with maids, guards, and all. Some workers showed her genuine happiness while some showed hatred.
As per the ritual where the groom is supposed to take his bride in his arms and welcome her in his room for the first time, but here the situation became quite awkward when everyone knew of them being married for almost a more than year now!
"There's no need to follow this ritual. Rituals are supposed to be followed with great respect and true feelings and worship. And here we all know the reality."
Jankee stated sternly looking straight into her eyes.
"Jankee!"
Shekhar also sternly called her name indicating her to remain quiet.
But still, elders in the family which only includes Shekhar insisted he carry her and welcome her as the 'laxmi' of the house.
Jankee and Veena went to resume their work after completing their duties to welcome her.
