Long time No see

Her pov

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It's been two days since our reception and since we had that argument. Ahaan hasn't come home in two days. He used to come home late when I was already asleep and then leave early in the morning before I woke up. It's been two days since I haven't seen him. I don't know what's keeping him so busy. He does message me from time to time, but I still don't like having to stay at home all alone. No one to talk to or fight with. I'm also scared of the dark, and in his big penthouse, it feels even scarier at night. One day, Maddie came to keep me company, but she didn't stay the night as she felt awkward. We talked and talked, cooked dinner, watched some shows, and then bid our goodbyes. It was nice hanging out with my friend after a long time. She didn't ask me any questions, as she knows how this marriage happened. She is not a big fan of Ahaan, but now what can she or I do? She even suggested I run away, but we both know that I can't do this.

I know from last time that he took care of me and also listened to me, but that was just once. I was high on my emotions and let it out, but I'm not sure if I can talk to him again if something happens. Will he listen to me? He told me that the girl was not his girlfriend, but someone must have been his girlfriend in the past! What if one day that girl comes and claims him as hers? It wouldn't take a second for him to leave me for his love. I know he was the one who forced me into this marriage, but he was also the one who clearly told me how much he hates me and is disgusted by me being fat. I did lose pounds, but I'm still not skinny. What if one day I eat too much and get fat again? Obviously, he will leave me. Now, as a married woman, no woman wants her husband to leave her, even if it's not a marriage of convenience, and I'm that woman. I fear one day he is going to leave me; that's why I still don't eat as I used to. I try my best to eat little and healthy so it will not affect my weight. When Maddie and I made pasta, she noticed it too.

"Why are you not eating, San?" she asked.

"I already had tea before, so I'm kinda full," I lied, not wanting her to ponder the matter. But looking at her face, I know she understands what I'm doing but doesn't voice her thoughts, and I'm so grateful for that. In the past, she and Jason tried to give me so many lectures on my eating disorders, but I refused to hear any, so they just lost hope, and that's why Maddie just gave me a look but didn't say anything. Mom always used to tell me that I think a lot, and yes, she was right—I am an overthinker. Whenever I overthink things, the last thing I think is always right, even though it hurts like hell. But sometimes I wish that I am not right, and in Ahaan's case, I want to be wrong.

Today is the third day of me getting bored in this big house. I was just watching Bridgerton when I got a call from an anonymous number. I thought not to pick up, but then I did.

"Hello," I said.

"Hello, my love," a deep voice came from the other side, and I knew who it was.

I excitedly jumped and asked, "Jasy baby, is that you?" Before he could answer, I was already jumping like a kid.

"Yes, my love, but stop jumping; you're tiring yourself," he said. This guy is always worried about me. Jason is always more protective towards me than Maddie, as he knows Maddie can beat the shit out of a guy, but I'm more likely to get beaten by others. So he was always there for me. I love him so much.

"Ok, ok, now where are you? When are you going to meet me?" I asked angrily, as he had been giving me excuses since Mahek's engagement.

"I'm coming, give me your address," he said, and I gave him my address.

After half an hour, the bell rang. I knew he was here. I opened the door, and before he could come in, I literally jumped into his arms, hugging him so tight, so happy that he was here. He hugged me back with the same affection. We broke our hug.