Only Thing I want is LOVE

CHAPTER 8

RIYA'S PROV

I woke up with a jerk. I saw that dream again. I always had that dream. It tortures me every night since when, I can't remember. I touched my forehead and cheeks, it was covered with sweat. I touched my eyes, some water droplets were stuck on my lashes. I was crying again. I turned to the other side to see whether Kabir has woke up. No, he was sleeping peacefully on his side. It has been 2 weeks to our marriage now.

FLASHBACK

I woke up next day very early. I turned to the other side and saw Kabir sleeping. There was some small light from the garden that was coming in his room which was also hitting his face. I saw his features. His black hair which was dense and long which comes till his jaw line, his eyes were closed, his sharp nose and his beard and mustache which was covering his lips. He looks like some film hero when he dresses up and looks good in everything. I was in awe while looking at him. He is some kind of special person who was made by god himself.

Suddenly a thought struck me, how lucky I am to get him as my husband but how unlucky was he to get me as his wife??? I was complete opposite in everything. I just whispered one thing "I AM SORRY" in air to him and went to bathroom. I went inside and removed my clothes to where for morning ritual. I was searching for a mug and big bucket to take bath, but I just found a small bucket. That was not an issue. I took bath and got ready and went out. I came out and Kabir was still sleeping. I went out of room and went down stairs. I was going towards kitchen when an elderly man stopped me.

Old Man: Where are you going, Choti Dulhan????

Riya: To kitchen, to make some breakfast for everyone.

Old Man: Sorry Choti Dulhan, but Badi Madam has strictly said her daughter-in-law's are not allowed to do any work in house. Here they are to take care of the family not house. (I remembered yesterday Ammi saying this. I nodded my head and was going towards hall. He again called) do you want something Choti Dulhan????

Riya: No, I am going in backyard. (He nodded his head and went to kitchen)

I was went to the backyard. It was so beautiful. I fell in love with that garden. I was observing the beauty of the surrounding. I forgot about everything else. I was just lost in my world. I stayed there for a while. I don't know for how many hours I was standing there, but I didn't feel like going inside the house. After a while, someone called me from behind. I could recognize that voice. It was that same old man. He said.

Old Man: Choti Dulhan, Badi Dulhan is asking for you. (And he went from there)

I thought "Badi Dulhan, means Rihanna Bhabhi." And went towards hall to see her. I was little happy because we became so close in just few hours of talking. She is so nice. I went inside and saw her sitting on sofa waiting for me. She looks very happy. I went near her and said.

Me: Good Morning Bhabhi.

Rihanna: Good Morning Riya. Did you sleep well????

Me: Hmmm

Rihanna: Then how are you up so early?????

Me: it has become a habit now. (You all think if I have to do all work in house, how will I get up late???)

Rihanna: Oh no problem. Come sit, I told Afridi to bring some tea for us. We can sit and talk on a cup of tea. (I sat with her on sofa. She started with her family, childhood, her school life and everything. I was listening to her stories because I didn't have anything to say about my life to her. It only had pain and sufferings. Why should you say something which will only give pain to everyone????)