Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh

Chapter 57: Maya's Cruelty

A few days later, the atmosphere at Sumitra's ladies' party was charged with tension and indulgence. Sumitra, caught up in the thrill of gambling and oblivious to the consequences, had just lost a significant amount of money, much to the dismay of Aarav.

Aarav's face twisted in anger as he watched his step mother squander his father's hard-earned money. His voice trembled with frustration as he confronted her, "aap yeh sab band karengi.."

One of Sumitra's friends, egging her on with a mischievous smile, chimed in "Sumitra! yeh daav pe lagake kya hoga? kuch aisa daav pe lagao jiska maja aaye humhe" she said

Sumitra, with a sly grin, replied, "Why not!! how about..." she rolled her eyes around and smiled "chalo main apna pyaara beta daav pe lagati hun"

Aarav's eyes widened in shock at her suggestion. "Mrs. Sumitra! main koi daav pe lagane ki cheez nahi hun" he protested loudly.

"Shut up! yahan sirf meri awaaz uchi rehti hai tumhari nahi.." Sumitra retorted sharply, brushing off his objections and making her move in the game.

Deliberately losing the bet, Sumitra laughed triumphantly. "Oh Jasmine.. please take him with you" she directed her friend with amusement.

Jasmine approached Aarav, her eyes filled with desire, but he recoiled, saying firmly,"aap door rahiye mujhse.."

"come on? jeeta hai maine tumhe" Jasmine insisted, grabbing his hand despite his protests.

Sumitra intervened, sighing with exasperation, "Aarav stop creating a scene.. sirf aaj ki baat hai just go" she said

Aarav looked at his mother, bewildered and hurt by her actions. However, before he could react further, chaos erupted as Maya struck Jasmine from behind with a vase, causing her to bleed profusely.

Aarav turned to see Maya, her eyes blazing with fury. "how dare you touch my husband?" Maya declared fiercely, clutching the vase tightly.

Sumitra, taken aback by Maya's sudden aggression, demanded, "Maya yeh kya kiya tumne?"

Maya stormed towards Sumitra, gripping her by the neck and pinning her against the wall. "aapne kisse puchke mere pati ko daav pe lagaya? Sumitra.. Aarav sirf mera hai samjhi tum! ainda aisi harkat ki toh tumhe jaan se maar dungi"

Struggling against Maya's grip, Sumitra felt both humiliated and enraged. Maya released her and marched over to Aarav, delivering a resounding slap across his face.

Shocked and confused by the sudden turn of events, Aarav protested "Maya maine kuch bhi nahi kia" he said

"apni nazrein sirf mujhpe rakha karo tum.. chalo yahan se" Maya snapped, her voice tinged with possessiveness, as she forcefully dragged Aarav away into the bedroom.

Sumitra seethed with anger and humiliation, vowing silently to herself to get back at Maya for her humiliation.

In the aftermath of the heated confrontation, Maya's anger simmered palpably as she forcefully ushered Aarav into their bedroom. Aarav, visibly concerned not only for himself but also for the well-being of their unborn child, watched Maya cautiously as she gave him a stern look.

"ainda tumhe bahar jaane ki zaroorat nahi hai jab bhi wo Sumitra apni saheliyon ke saath parties kar rahi hai samjhe tum" Maya snapped, her voice laced with possessiveness and protectiveness over her husband and their future together.

Aarav, trying to diffuse the tension, responded calmly, "Maya shant ho jao.. main toh unhone rokne gaya tha mujhe nahi pasand wo iss tarah.." he paused when Maya approached closer to him.

His words trailed off as Maya closed the distance between them, her hand gently brushing through his hair as she looked at him with a mix of affection and frustration "toh tumhe nahi pasand unka ghar mein gambling karna?" she queried softly.