The devil's Enigmatic bride

(Chapter - 16)

As the girl's last words echoed in his ears, Vidyut opened his eyes. That voice-the same voice that had haunted his peace for the past six years.

Vidyut took a long drag from his cigar, his deep, ocean-blue eyes reflecting an emptiness that seemed to have no end.

Arya Mansion, (London)

After returning from the forest, Maya led Ayansh to the bathroom.

Their horse ride had left Maya slightly sweaty, and Ayansh was covered in dirt from playing with Shadow. A good shower was in order for both.

In the bathroom, Maya stood Ayansh in the bathtub and gently removed his t-shirt.

While she did this, Ayansh quietly lowered his eyes, keeping them fixed on Maya. But when she began to remove his shorts, Ayansh suddenly panicked and grabbed her hand.

Maya noticed Ayansh's tiny hands clutching hers with a nervous grip. She took a deep breath and looked at him.

Ayansh's small, handsome face had turned a deep shade of red, flushed with embarrassment at the thought of Maya removing his shorts.

Maya couldn't help but laugh at his shyness.

With his head bowed, Ayansh bit his lip cutely, staring at the floor.

Maya cupped his small, red face in her hands. Turning his face toward hers, she smiled and affectionately rubbed her nose against his. "Aww, my little red-faced boy. Why so shy with me? I've seen you without clothes many times. Why the sudden modesty?"

Ayansh bit his lip again, his cheeks still flushed.

He wrapped his tiny arms around her neck and buried his face there. In a soft voice, he said,"I was little before, Mommy, but now I've grown up. I feel shy being without clothes in front of you. I don't like showing my 'next generation' to anyone. Please, let me bathe in my shorts. Or you can go out, and I'll bathe myself."

Maya burst out laughing at his words. Her three-year-old son had named his lower body his "next generation" and was now feeling self-conscious about being naked.

Hearing Maya's laughter, a slight smile appeared on Ayansh's previously serious face. To him, his mother's laughter was like music. But when he realized she was laughing at his words, he pursed his lips.

Lifting his face from her neck, Ayansh looked at her innocently and said,"Mommy, I'm serious. Please don't laugh at me like that. I don't like it."

Seeing Ayansh's serious little face, Maya struggled to contain her laughter. She kissed both his cheeks and said lovingly,"Okay, baby, I won't laugh anymore. I respect your feelings. But I can't leave you alone here, so I'll bathe you in your shorts. Is that okay?"

Ayansh thought for a moment. If his mother bathed him in his shorts, he didn't mind. He trusted her completely and knew she would never compromise on his safety. So, he agreed.

Maya began bathing him, carefully washing his small body.

After she finished, Maya dried him with a towel. Then they both curiously looked at his wet shorts.

Maya, with a teasing tone, said,"Now what? They need to come off."

"Hmm! They do."

Seeing the wrinkle on Ayansh's forehead, Maya smiled and ran her hand through his hair. "Alright. How about this-I'll close my eyes while I take them off, and before I open them, I'll wrap you in a towel. Okay?"

"Okay."

With Ayansh's agreement, Maya closed her eyes and carefully removed his shorts. Ayansh quickly covered his lower body with his hands.

Maya swiftly wrapped him in a towel, keeping her eyes closed as she had promised.

Once back in the bedroom, Maya dressed Ayansh with her eyes still shut, then headed back to the bathroom for her shower.

Meanwhile, Ayansh sat quietly on the bed for a few moments, then suddenly remembered something. He quickly grabbed his iPad from the nightstand and searched for "Vidyut Singhania" online.

He didn't find much information, but there were plenty of images.

Ayansh zoomed in on a photo and stared at Vidyut's blue eyes. He touched the screen, tracing Vidyut's face with his tiny fingers. "My mom's name is Mrs. Maya Vidyut Singhania, and these blue eyes... Could it be that you're my daddy?"

The words startled him. He quickly turned off the tablet.

After a few moments of silence, Ayansh lay down, burying his face into the pillow. He muttered to himself,"I don't need a daddy. Mommy is enough for me. I really don't need a daddy. Mommy is enough."

In the Bathroom,

Maya stood under the shower, eyes closed as water streamed down her body and beautiful face.

Running her hands through her wet hair, she suddenly felt a presence behind her.

Calmly, she turned to see Vidyut standing shirtless behind her.

Maya turned back toward the wall, ignoring him.

Vidyut grabbed her by the waist, pulling her close. Her back pressed against his chest, but Maya remained composed.

Vidyut squeezed her waist roughly, leaning close to her ear. His voice was cold,"Aren't you afraid of me, Mrs. Maya Vidyut Singhania? That day, when I asked you to marry me, you refused. Called me arrogant and rude. But when I was unconscious, you married me and then disappeared without a word."

Maya placed her hand on his and replied with a calm smile,"You know very well that I fear no one, least of all my savior. As for the marriage, it was inevitable."

Vidyut's grip tightened, and in one swift motion, he turned Maya around and pinned her against the wall.

Maya's expression remained serene, but Vidyut's blue eyes burned with anger.

He seized both her hands, pinning them above her head. His every action was filled with fury.

Seeing her smile, Vidyut's rage intensified.

Gritting his teeth, he brought his face close to hers, his voice menacing,"You're very daring, aren't you? But soon, you'll regret it. Not for an hour or a day. For a lifetime, you will regret this, Mrs. Maya Vidyut Singhania!"

Maya closed her eyes, and when she reopened them, the bathroom was empty. She was no longer pinned to the wall but standing under the shower, her hands in her wet hair.

Maya let out a long, uneasy breath.

She couldn't comprehend the meaning of this sudden, strange vision, but her once calm mind was now unsettled and restless.

Nightfall,

The entire Arya family was gathered for dinner in the dining area of Arya Mansion. Maya and Ayansh were seated with them.

During the meal, Zara, Natasha's mother, cleared her throat and addressed Maya with concern. "Maya dear, I heard that Mr. Vidyut burned down our hotel in Frankfurt last night! Is it true? Did our dream hotel really suffer a loss of 45 million dollars?"

"Yes, you heard correctly. The news is entirely true."

Before Zara could continue, Grandpa slammed his hand on the dining table, his voice filled with anger. "Vidyut Singhania! I can't stand that crazy boy. I despise him for his reckless actions."

Maya lowered her head, a faint smile playing on her lips.

The Arya family's enmity with the Singhania family was longstanding. Maya's grandfather harbored a deep hatred for them, particularly for Vidyut.

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What will happen when Grandpa discovers that Maya has married Vidyut?

To find out...

To be continued...