My arranged love...

Chapter 5...

I woke up with a most unladylike yawn and tried to stretch my arms but couldn't. My lashes fluttered open to see Rohan's arm round my waist and his face buried into my neck. I shifted awkwardly, trying to not wake him up but alas, it didn't work!

His eyelids opened slowly and squinted as his eyes adjusted to the morning light. He looked up at me and his cheeks flushed to a light pink. I looked away and he removed his arms from my waist and moved back a little.

I didn't miss the fact that I suddenly felt really cold.

I sat up quite robotically, removed the blankets and walked over to the cupboard and fished around for my clothes for the day. An uncomfortable silence lingering between us.

Today, I had to make a sweet dish for the family as it was my first day as their daughter-in-law. It took me a while but I had managed to figure out how most of the kitchen was organised. My mummy ji did ask to help but I flatly refused. It was a ritual that had to be followed by the rules, so I certainly wouldn't break them.

i made Fruit Kheer. It was simple, sweet and it didn't take more than 10 minutes. I added all the ingredients together and mixed it all up till the paste was a curd and then dissolved it in water and then sprinkled some saffron on top for the finishing touch. I carried it slowly to the dining room, don't drop it, don't drop it!

I made it to the dining table without dropping the dessert! I'm a klutz but this one time i was determined to not make myself look like the idiot that I sometimes seem to be! Thank You God, for this one time!

I set it down and served it to the family. Please be good?

"Not bad Sonya!" My father-in-law complimented.
"Not bad? It's bloody brilliant!" My brother-in-law, Ricky exclaimed. I smiled in delight and sighed inwardly.

"Thank you for liking it." I turned to Rohan and he took a bite, a soon as he started to chew it, his eyes lit up and a smile was plastered on his face. His eyes met mine and he gave me a slight nod of the head and a wink. My cheeks flushed and I nodded back.

"Sonya, honey? Come and sit." My mother in law gestured to the seat next to Rohan.

I sat down and ate my fabulous (If i say so myself!) Fruit Kheer and sighed in heavenly pleasure. I loved it but chocolate is always my favourite. Dairy milk chocolate...Snap out of it!

"Sonya? Rohan? You are both aware of next week's plan aren't you?" Mummy ji asked. "Yeah Mum, Everything's set." Rohan replied.

Huh?

"Umm... What's set?"

"Oh Honey, didn't Rohan tell you?!" I shook my head robotically. "You are both going back to New York in 2 days."

Wow!

"Really? Why are we going back so soon?"

Priya gave me a look that made me want to crawl into a hole and die.

"Unlike you, my brother actually has work to do, a company to run, if you have something against it then why did you marry him in the first place!" She fumed as Rohan glared at her before standing up.

"Enough! How dare you speak to her like that!"

"Ugh, whatever..." She then proceeded to huff and stomp back upstairs.

I sulked and my stomach fell through making me feel sick.

"It's ok Sonya."

Mummy ji gave me a warm smile. "We know you miss home and that is why we are also coming with you, to live there. We are coming only after 6 months thoughts we have to sell this place."

I felt suddenly felt really sad. I gulped and nodded obediantely, giving mummy a warm smile back.

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I was packing our suitcases when I heard the room door open to see an angry looking Rohan walk in. He was on the phone.

"I don't care. We gave you that money as a loan to set up the shelter for the homeless and disabled! How could you even think about spending it on drinks and casinos, in VEGAS!" He screamed the last word.

"You will earn that money back, penny by penny, and until all of it is back don't you even think about even looking at an alcohol bottle because if you don't get that money back I will make sure that you don't exist by the end of the month!"

He jabbed at the disconnect button and flung the phone at the bed, running a hand through his combed hair. I walked up to him and stood in front of him. He avoided eye-contact with me and as he turned to walk away, I grabbed his hand from behind him.

"Hey?" I said casually. He gruffed in response. "You gonna help me pack or?....what?" He shrugged his shoulders and turned back around slowly. I felt his hand tighten in anger.

"OK.....Instead, how about we go for dinner tonight? Your treat, of course."

A small smile crept up his lips. He nodded and his eyes shone with apologies. "Come on! Help me pack otherwise I'll be getting you to cook once we get to New York!" He chuckled and I giggled lightly.

Atleast his anger calmed down.... Now! Where to go for dinner?....

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