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"Harshad", I began
He looked straight into my eyes.
"He is no more in my life"
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She was the only girl he loved while she had lost the guy she loved.
The only simil...
Such a changed man. Do people really change after marriage?
He did not even bother to call me and check if I was fine. He abruptly cut my call first and then sent a message asking if I was free. Could not he call? I would obviously pick.
I thought we could go have dinner tonight and spend some time but he sent another message saying he won't pick me up today. I felt so hurt.
I took a cab and reached home. It was 8:00 pm and he had not reached yet.
I could not stop myself and called him, "Where are you?"
"I will reach home within 5 minutes", he replied.
And in no time, the bell rang. I happily opened the door. To my surprise, I saw a girl standing next to my husband, clinging onto him. They came in and he introduced us,
"That is Deeksha, my wife"
"And this is Sakshi, my friend", he said looking at me.
I smiled at her but could not understand why did she carry luggage with her. Is she going to stay here?
Harshad held my hand and pulled me into our room. "She is going to stay with us for a week", he told in a low tone so that she could not hear us.
"I wanted to inform you before, but I just could not", he said without any apology. Wow.
He seemed so calm as if this was some frivolous issue. My husband asks his friend to stay at our place for a week and doesn't even bother to inform me. I swarmed out of the room.
"Sorry for that Sakshi", I showed her the room, "Make yourself comfortable. I will serve dinner in a while. I am sure you must be very hungry", I smiled at her.
"Thank you so much for everything Deeksha and so sorry for barging into your life just like that. Once, the accommodation issues are settled, I'll go back. I am sure Harshad must have told about it", she said holding my hands.
"You can stay here as long as you want to", I turned to see Harshad standing there.
I was so mad at him right now. I could see that he was guilty but I was not in a position to talk about the issue. I kept these thoughts aside and started making the necessary arrangements for the dinner.
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Harshad's POV:
She started arranging the plates for dinner. She was hurt. It was my fault, I had to inform her before getting Sakshi home. I could not withhold this guilt more. "Deeksha", I called her. She didn't respond.
"Deeksha, look at me", I held her hand.
Damn, she was crying. I could see tears welling up in her eyes and this was all because of me.
My hands instantly cupped her cheeks, "Hey, Deeksha, look at me, I am sorry, I am so sorry. I don't know what the hell has gone into me.
I didn't want to hurt you, I can never even think of hurting you. Damn, how can I? I love". We heard the croaking of the door. My grip suddenly loosened on her as she went back. I was about to confess it to her.
Yes, I love her. I always did and I will always love her.
"I am sorry if I disturbed you guys", Sakshi said looking embarrassed.
What the hell. She was wearing a sleep dress which barely covered her thighs. I could see Deeksha glaring at her.
"No no, not at all. She was anyhow about to call you for dinner. Come, sit", I asked her to join us.
We had discussions on general topics while having food.
Post dinner, I badly wanted to talk to Deeksha and clean the mess. But Sakshi was just not leaving us.
"Must say Deeksha, you are very lucky to have Harshad as your life partner", Sakshi said looking at her.
"Indeed, I am", Deeksha said, smiling at me.
My happiness knew no leaps and bounds. I wanted her in my arms right now. It was so hard to abstain myself from this. I could no more stay away from her.
"I think we should all go to sleep now", I said hoping she leaves.
"Yeah, I am very tired. Goodnight guys and thanks for everything", she said before leaving.
Deeksha immediately stood up and started walking towards our room. Oh no, this girl, I thought to myself.
Deeksha's POV:
I was standing on the balcony and my mind was processing all the events that had happened today. Right from our cozy moment to the fight to Sakshi and now he almost confessed, it was too much to handle.
I could hear the sound of Harshad closing the door and his footsteps approaching me. When he came closer, I turned my back and started walking. I was in no mood for any arguments.
But he held my hand and pulled me towards him.
"Harshad", I stuttered. I never knew his touch could affect me so much. I also knew I was turning redder. I didn't want him to see me like this. So, I tried wriggling but failed miserably.
"Okay look at me, I am sorry. I truly am. I know I had to inform you beforehand. Trust me, I won't do this again." he apologized and I could see the honesty in those eyes.
I whispered an "It's okay", nodding my head. He sighed and let go of me.
"Sakshi will leave as soon as she finds a new place. She is a sweet girl, isn't she?", he asked as we were arranging the bed to sleep.
"You would obviously find a girl in a sexy night dress sweet", I said in annoyance. Shit!, why? Why on the earth would I say that?. I wanted to take it back, but I was already late.
Was I jealous?, YES! The thought of any other woman with Harshad made me eat her alive.
"What?, What did you just say?", he asked relishing the moment.
"Nothing", I replied, getting further annoyed.
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I could sense him coming closer, he held my waist and pulled me "You know you don't have to feel insecure because my eyes search only for one girl and you know who she is", he said kissing my forehead and went to sleep switching off the lights.
I felt shivers go down my spine when he said that. What is he doing to me?
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I am so sorry for being late. I know I am not being regular, but I shall try being henceforth.
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