Avni
Don't know how many hours has passed, I'm still locked inside the store room. It's seems like Vidyut has no mood to get me out of this room. I sighed and held my knees more tightly. I'm feeling suffocated. The room has not a single window and it's completely dark.
I tried to think about the good things happened to me so it would be easy for me to survive in this darkness, and Neil's smiling face appeared in my mind. I automatically started smiling thinking about him. Yes, he is the only good thing that has happened to me in my life. He is like a fresh breath for me. When he is around me I feel happy. I feel safe in his arms. He is my strength.
I flinched when the door opened suddenly. A male figure was standing there. I can't see his face because of the darkness but I know who is he.
" I think you learned your lesson and wouldn't repeat your mistake " said Vidyut, son of a bitch.
I gave no answer and stayed on my position silently.
" Don't you dare to ignore me " He said gritting his teeth. I clutched my saree and try not to flinch by his tone.
" Go back to your room and be ready at 8 O'clock. My friend is coming for dinner with his wife, so you better be ready on time and " he paused " behave well " he completed and walked out of the room. Behave well means pretend like a queen and a happily married woman, who is madly in love with her husband. I wanted to puke. I'm tired with this. I'm tired up being acting happy I'm in my married life. I'm tired up being his puppet.
If not a good husband, he could be a good human being but no. He is not a human. Did he bother to ask how I'm after being locked inside a room for almost 24 hours ? No. How would he, when he is the one who locked me. Why are you so surprised, Avni ? This is not the first time he did something to punish you without any reason.
" Why are you still here in this hell, Avni ? He never treated you like a wife should be treated. He never even cared for you. For him you are only a show piece " Neil's words echoed in my mind.
" No Avni. This is not your destiny. Your destiny is in your hand. Make it how you want it to be. Don't let anyone to decide your destiny " His every word was true.
Who is Vidyut to decide my fate ? He is my husband but he never treated me like his wife. For him I'm just a puppet. But I'm not. I'm a human and I have a life. I won't let him to decide my destiny. I'll live my life on my own rules.
I still don't get that why he married me ?
I never accepted Vidyut as my husband, not only because of I was forced to marry him but also because he never give me any reason to accept him or our relation. It's been a year we got married but we never had a normal conversation. Ever since I entered in this hell, he and his mother was treating me like a puppet. They only uses me in front of people as a queen that's it and if I make any mistake they punish me. They never treated me like a family member. Then how can I accept Vidyut or this marriage ?
Neil
I was walking back and forth outside of Avni's room. I was worried for Avni. Vidyut haven't take her out yet. It's nearly 12 hours she is locked in that room. If I did not take her out at night then she would have been locked for 24 hours. Arggg.....I'm going mad thinking about Avni's condition. She have not eaten anything since yesterday. I'll kill you Vidyut.
I stopped and looked towards the hallway when I heard anklet's sound.
" Avni " I ran to her as soon as I saw her. She was looking so pale and weak. " are you ok " I asked cupping her face in my palms. She stared me with her tired eyes.
" Avni " I whispered.
She didn't move or say anything. I looked around and thankfully no one was there. I picked up Avni in my arms in bridal style and took her inside the room. I placed her on bed and sat in front of her.
" Avni what happened " I asked holding her shoulder. " did Vidyut say or do anything " she was not reacting . God, her silence was making me more impatient.
" Avni " this time I shouted shaking her shoulder gently.
" please say something " I cupped her face in my palms.
" I want to go out of this hell " she finally said looking into my eyes.
It took me few moments to realize what she said. I was surprised. Finally she agreed. She is a pure soul and she deserves a better life then this. I want her to be happy in her life. I want her to live freely, do whatever she wants to do. Trust me I'm more than happy with her decision.
" I'll help you " I promised her looking into her eyes.
" but how...." I stopped her before she could complete.
" I know you have many questions, but just trust me, I will take you out of this hell. I promise you " I said honestly. More than to her I made this promise to myself.
" we have to wait for right time " she nodded. I smiled and kissed on her forehead.
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~ Avni ~
I'm feeling nervous and relieved at the same time. I'm sure with my decision. I'm not going to change it. But it would not be easy. ( sighed )
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in. Everything will be alright. I trust Neil more than myself. I believe in his words. ( smile )
I put the last bangle in my hand and looked myself in mirror. Hmm...good everything is done.
" red suits you " Neil commented while walking inside the room.
" really "
" yes. You looks beautiful in red saree " he smiled.
" you mean that I look beautiful only in red saree otherwise I'm not beautiful ? " I asked raising my brow.
" I didn't mean that " he frowned " you are beautiful undoubtedly but you look more beautiful in red saree " My cheeks turned red but I hid it.
Usually I don't like when someone compliments me because the way they look at me but it was different with Neil. He looks in my eyes when he compliments me not my body. His eyes shows care and honesty. It feels so warm. I feels beautiful in real when he compliments me.
" thank you, but I don't like to wear heavy sarees and jewelries " I pouted.
Neil was about to say something but stopped when he got message from sensor motion detector. He went out of my room. A servant came to inform me that the guests had arrived. It's show time. I put a fake smile on my face and went downstairs to welcome the guests.
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