A Revenge Marriage: Love, Lies and Sister Ties

CHAPTER : 09 The First Dawn~ The First Day of Marriage

As Ruhaan settled onto the couch, Riya lay down on the bed, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She couldn't believe that Ruhaan was actually giving her space and respecting her boundaries.

As she drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but think about Ruhaan's kindness. She had expected him to be angry or resentful, but instead, he had been understanding and gentle..

Meanwhile, Ruhaan lay on the couch, his eyes fixed on the ceiling. He couldn't help but think about Riya and how beautiful she looked in the candlelight. He smiled to himself, feeling a sense of contentment wash over him.

Despite the unconventional start to their marriage, Ruhaan felt a sense of hope.  Maybe they could find a way to love and respect each other, even if it wasn't in the classical sense.

As they both drifted off to sleep, the room was filled with a sense of peace and possibility. What the future held, only time would tell, but for now, they both knew that they had taken the first step towards something new and unexpected.

After sometime,  Riya peeped from under the blanket, trying to see if Ruhaan was asleep. But to her surprise, she found him staring at the bed, his eyes fixed on her.

"You aren't asleep yet?" Ruhaan asked, his voice low and gentle.

Riya shook her head, feeling a little embarrassed. "So do you," she replied.

Ruhaan smiled. "I'm used to working till late nights. But you... you don't get sleep without talking yourself out, do you?"

Riya thought how does Ruhaan know all this? She nodded, feeling a sense of wonder at how perceptive Ruhaan was.

"If you don't mind, you can share things with me," Ruhaan said, his eyes encouraging her to open up.

And so Riya started speaking, telling Ruhaan about her life, her dreams, her fears and is yapping. Ruhaan listened intently, his eyes never leaving hers, his face a picture of calm and understanding.

Hours passed, and Riya finally felt her eyelids drooping. She fell asleep, feeling a sense of peace wash over her.

But Ruhaan didn't sleep. He kept watching Riya, his eyes gazing at her peaceful face. He was struck by her beauty, her strength, and her vulnerability.

After a few hours, Ruhaan finally fell asleep, his eyes still fixed on Riya's face. He slept with a smile on his face, feeling a sense of connection with his new wife that he hadn't expected.

As the morning sun touched his face, Ruhaan's eyes slowly opened to a vision of loveliness. Riya was standing in front of him, dressing in a beautiful saree, her hair dripping wet and cascading down her back like a waterfall. The morning sunlight danced through the water droplets, creating a mesmerizing display of light and shadow.

The sound of earrings ringing and bangles clinging accompanied her every move, like music to Ruhaan's ears. He was transfixed by the sight of Riya, her beauty leaving him breathless.

As she dried her hair, her eyes sparkled like diamonds, and her lips  into a gentle smile. Ruhaan's gaze was drawn to her smilw, and he felt a sudden jolt of attraction.

The half-dry, half-wet look only added to her allure. Ruhaan's eyes roamed over her, taking in every detail, from the delicate earrings to the colorful bangles on her wrists.

He felt like he was seeing Riya for the first time, and he couldn't help but be captivated by her beauty, her grace, and her charm. Ruhaan's heart skipped a beat as he realized that he was actually enjoying the sight of his wife, and that thought surprised him.

For a moment, they just looked at each other, the only sound being the dripping water and the gentle clinking of Riya's jewelry. Then, Riya smiled and said, "Good morning, Ruhaan.