Shadows of control { Under Editing }

10.His Grandma

Sophia's pov :

From the wedding day, I didn't see him for the next two days. I felt his absence more than anything. On the third day, I tried to escape. I have a lot of responsibilities outside which are the reason why I'm here today. But he caught me.

After trying to escape, He locked me in this room. I haven't seen the outside world for a month. Each night, he comes and takes out his frustration on me.

My body is weak, covered in bruises.
But I'm not alone. Anna is here. She cares for me, tends to my bruises, and takes care of my meals. As the days pass, I'm surviving, holding onto hope with her help.

Every night, I hear voices from the basement. The screams echo in my mind, chilling me to the bone. I wonder how many lives he's taking. Each sound makes my heart race.

I fear him, this man who holds my life. In the darkness, I worry, will I be next? The thought haunts me, yet I hold onto hope for escape.

FLASHBACK ENDED.

Anna gently shook me, her voice soft as she called my name. "Sophia,"
she said, pulling me back to the present.
I blinked, realizing I had drifted deep into my thoughts again.

"How long was I gone this time?"
I asked, feeling disoriented.

"Not long,"
she replied with a reassuring smile.
Her presence pulled me back from the past, grounding me once more.

My phone buzzed and I saw Malaika's name on it
Picking up I said ,
"Hello Ma"

"Hello darling how are you"
She asked me in a polite way.

I lied
"I'm alright ma"

"We need you at the mansion, Ansh's Grandma has insisted, it's her wish"

Wait, he has a Grandma then why she wasn't there at our weeding? Keeping my thoughts aside I asked,
"Ma..I have to ask Ansh before..."

Before I could complete she chuckled lightly and said
"No need dear, he wouldn't dare to defy his grandma"

I was stunned after hearing that Ansh afraid of someone?

"Okay Ma, I'll come"
I agreed, even though calling her that felt strange. She'd asked me to, but I knew in India, "Ma" means mother, not mob boss.

"Pack your bags, we will have today's dinner together"
Malaika urged

I nodded, feeling a mix of surprise and apprehension.
"Alright, I'll be there."

I packed my back and finally arrived at the mansion. The place was enormous, even bigger than Ansh's, with luxurious details everywhere. As I stepped inside, Ma and Naira greeted me warmly, along with several maids.

Ma wrapped me in a hug, followed by Naira. We took our seats when suddenly a girl approached us. I exchanged curious glances with Malaika, as this was someone new to me.

Ma introduced her as Kiara, Ansh's younger sister, she was third in line after him. Kiara carried herself with an air of confidence, she walked past, her eyes giving me a strange glare.

Later, Ma escorted me to Grandma's room, where she was resting.
Her name was Devika. As we entered she smiled warmly and said
"Come dear, sit beside me"

"I'm sorry I missed your weeding"
She continued

Curious I asked
"Why weren't you there?"

She explained softly
"I was in America for treatment."

Despite meeting her for the first time, I found her incredibly kind and innocent. She is also beautiful no doubt.I couldn't grasp why Ansh seemed intimidated by her, possibly due to his respect for her age.

We spent some time chatting, and I couldn't help but anticipate Ansh's arrival. I felt a sense of safety with his family around, convinced he wouldn't dare harm me here. Malaika mentioned we would share a room, unlike at our mansion, where I was locked away separately.

While enjoying the garden's fresh air-a luxury after months-a car approached. Ansh's car. Fear trickled through me at the sight. Would he be angry I was outside?

He stepped out, glanced at me, but walked straight into the mansion. I followed him quietly, feeling uneasy. Entering our room, he emerged from the bathroom.

He pinned me against the wall, his voice was old and firm as usual
"Don't you dare utter a single word about us to my family"

As I nodded to Ansh, a soft knock interrupted us.

A maid said,
"Sir and ma'am, please join down side for dinner."

We both headed downstairs. As we reached the dining room, everyone was already there, waiting. Devika sat at the head of the table, exuding her quiet authority. For the first time, we both sat together after our wedding.

Mr.oberio and Ma were sitting together,naira was beside them and Vijay was there with his wife Alina but Kiara was absent.
Vijay was looking at me with guilt in his eyes as he had promised me that he wouldn't let this marriage happen but it did.

Everyone were having their dinner they were having a family talk like any other family does but I was just having my dinner not showing any interest in their conversation.

Suddenly, Ansh's grandma question,
"So When are you two planning to give us some good news?"
Her eyes were sharp and expectant, dart between me and Ansh.

A ripple of discomfort passes through the room.
Ansh's jaw clenches, his dark eyes flashing with annoyance.
"Whenever Sofia is ready for it"

I just grabbed the water, like, in front of everyone. And then, like, every single person in the family was blushing! It was so weird. Like, they were all expecting the same thing from us? No doubt I love kids and I want to become a mother but not by this monster.