AUTHOR'S POV Standing alone in a stranger's room's balcony, Anjali was busy looking at the moon .Turning around she looked at the photos and the interior of his room! Most of the photos were Arun's potrait or his photographs which was now framed and hanged in the wall!Anjali looked at the potrait of Arun which was placed just above the bed !He was dressed up in a suit and looked more human but his lips forgot to lips and his eyes has no life! "Such a stolid creature" she mumbled " Who unfortunately is my husband now" she added sighing in a fed up tone"Mam! Your bags" one of the worker announced standing in the entrance of the room!Anjali nodded and the lady placed her bags in the room and started to leave "Do you know where is ar..Arun?" Anjali asked it was nearly mid night and he was no where but after the wedding Anjali did not even have a glimpse of him .Not that she was worried about him! But she needed to talk it was all sudden and she had no idea what was running in
AUTHOR 'S POVAnjali looked concerned! The look on her mother in law's face was something she should be concern of!"Is something wrong aunty?Did I mess up anything?" She asked knowing everything in her life right now is wrong and messed up"Nope!it's not about you Anjali! You did nothing wrong, it's Arun! " Vani told and Anjali nodded confused Vani took a deep breath and looked at Anjali"We shouldn't have forced you into this wedding dear! Sor...sorry " Vani looked like she had so much to talk but words refused to leave her mouth! She looked restless and guilty! "It's was not forced aunty! Yes I Agree the circumstances was different but I did it for my brother and he never forced me " Anjali told and Vani sighed at her innocence "Just...just know Arun was never like this ,he was the best and loveable okay? " Vani told as she took a deep breath Anjali was confused what does she mean by " He was the best" Shouldn't she say her son is still the best ?"Maaaa! I am hungry" Arun wh
AUTHORS POV Anjali looked at her packed suitcases which just arrived from her house! Shilpa had packed everything and anything she could and send it Taking out just two sets of fresh dress Anjali started packing her bag for the chennai trip! Arun who was in the washroom came out and saw her packing the bag!He couldn't understand what made him stare at her but he did! She was something in his eyes! Maybe he was trying to understand that he married to the woman who was infront of him! Or trying to find a reason to hate her..Sighing he pulled out his phone and plugged it into the charger "Where are you going"he asked "We are going to your native I guess as there is ritual!! your parents told to pack "anjali told without even looking at him "Oh,then pack my clothes too" he told as he picked up a comb and started setting his hairAnjali looked at the man infront of her with her hands folded across her chest! She did not like the way Arun just ordered her ,she felt he needed to be
AUTHOR'S POV Anjali was almost asleep ,her eyes were begging her for some rest and she slowly let in and closed her eyes when her phone rang making her scatter!It was Selva who called her! "Anjali! We reached the airport waiting for the flight" Selva told and Anjali nodded as if he could see her body through the phone "Anjali...? You there?" Selva asked "Ahh yess! Have a happy journey and also best of luck! The London branch is ours win it Selva" Anjali told making Selva smile , a few more minutes of conversation and the call was ended .She looked at her phone to have a look at the time! It was 12 extractly midnight! She hated how Arun still did not care to even find out that someone he married a day ago is doing okay or what!Time was passing by quickly and there was no sign of Arun .Anjali did not have Arun's number and not like she can call even if she had his number cause her phone just died ,She could not stay inside the house too as the house was locked and her mother i
AUTHOR'S POV Anjali looked at Arun confused,her eyebrows narrowed and her jaws looking sharp as she was gritting her teeths."Hey hey! No i did not mean to do something inappropriate, you were asleep and i just wanted to help " Arun told raising his hands and Anjali looked away and nodded"Thank you" she mumbled and climbed down the car ,she spotted Aishwarya standing and Anjali soon spotted her and marched inside the house .As soon anjali finished greeting her in laws ,she found her room with the help of Anita and started taking rest !Anjali found her temperature was high and she felt very weak ,as she did not had a good sleep and most importantly food! Arun knocked the door and Anjali whispered " come in" her voice felt weak and shaky Seeing Anjali on the bed all covered up in the blanket in the buring hot sun outside ,Arun thought what a crazy woman she was? His mind not even once alarmed himself that his wife might be sick! "Get ready!! Its getting late "arun told as we
AUTHOR 'S POV Anjali woke up and saw herself in the room covered with a blanket and the side table arranged with medicines,a flask filled with hot water and few fruits! And note under the glass!"Will be back in a few hours! If you wake up early eat these fruits by then I will be back! Take care - Arun:) " She got down the bed and looked around the room trying to find Arun! She felt so much better now and she just wanted to thank Arun for his help , realising he is not back yet Anjali walked into the washroom and got freshen up! She was still in her saree so she changed into a night wear and came outside the washroom and started going towards the kitchen and realised she was not in the mood to cook something or did not really know where the ingredients were!She sat in the kitchen counter and scrolled through her phone trying to order something"Anjali??" She heard Arun calling her and she immediately looked up at him and smiled."Idk if you hungry right now? But i got us dinner "
AUTHOR 's POVTwo weeks passed since Arun and Anjali were back to banglore! Anjali was now almost getting used to the family yet she always felt something werid ,the vibe and the bond between the brothers, the parents relationship with Arun everything looked faked and Arun did not talk about anything of this to Anjali and Anjali did not want to try !In these two weeks , Anjali and Arun rarely meet each other Anjali had hectic work schedule and Arun always reached home late after she fell asleep or even if he comes quick , Anjali would be tired to start a conversation! "Anjali! Here take a sip and continue your work" Rani~ Anjali one among the business partner told as she gave Anjali a cup of coffee "Nope! Anjali take this Tea i have made this with special tea masala power " Ramesh ~ who also is a partner told as he placed the cup infront of her Anjali pouted and looked at both of them! Ramesh and Rani both were her college besties! It was them who gave her the confidence to sta
AUTHORS POVIt was February 14th - valentine's day! The whole city was busy , flowers shops and gift shops being crowded.A bunch of girls giggling to the sight of boys who were hesitating to propose them! Anjali 's lips streched looking at the city full of love! The spring season had done its best to the weather to add beauty to the cityAnjali 's scooty was still unrepaired and she thought to walk to her company Anjali was wearing a purple anarkali top! Which twirled along with her whenever she twirled.She reached near her office and saw Manish waiting for someone along with a girl who who probably the same age of Anjali"Hello" Anjali told as she went near them and Manish smiled at her "Are you waiting for someone?" Anjali asked and he nodded as yes "Hello! Yep I was waiting for you and before that meet Sandhya! My fiance " Manish told and Sandhya smiled at Anjali and forwarded her hand for a handshake "Nice to meet you" Anjali told and Sandhya smiled at her "Okay! Now tell m
Author’s Pov Just like always Anjali was found running around looking after the event “Anjali, the drinks are set, but the caterers are late!”Rani told“Okay, I’ll call them again. Ramesh, can you check on the DJ setup?”Anjali said after taking a deep breath “The caterers will be in here in 10 minutes and the DJ setup is all fine” Arun said as he leaned to the pillar lazily “Oh thank god” Anjali left a breath out and Arun now patted her shoulders softly “You’re sure it’s not your wedding, right? Because you’re stressing like it is,” Arun said to which she chuckled “Oh you don't wanna talk about my wedding “ she said giggling to which Arun nodded nothing Thinking back to that fateful day when his entire life changed and how he wanted to kill everyone who was involved in that so-called wedding but then now here he is in front of someone he’ll kill to make her happy.Anjali had for a minute seemed to forget to blink as she saw her husband ditch his usual casual dress and dress up
Author’s Pov Anjali and Arun had never been in such a busy place their entire life, Anjali would even swear that not even weddings were this chaotic to handle but a simple cooking set in Goa was. The show had started, Anjali and Arun were in Goa and finally, The shooting had begun and it was the host introduced the Judges and the other contestants. It was simple! Five teams, 4 rounds, 3 weeks, 2 in a team and 1 winner. That was it As simple had it sounded, Only Anjali and Arun knew how fast their heart were beating. It wasn’t just the money they’d get if they won, for Arun it was the recognition he would get through the show and for Anjali as of now she had an event, a bachelor’s party to be held in Goa the next day so she had accompanied him even if not she would have simply to be with her husband. Now that the set for the shooting for the show was arranged beside the beach, Arun guessed the cuisine for today might be seafood and god did not let him go wrong it was indeed the c
Author’s pov “No but what am I even supposed to do with this extra meter of cloth?” Asked Anjali holding the meter of cloth in her hand “That’s the blouse piece, Anju! But then, since you're using a readymade wala one, this won’t be needed,” Arun said as he continued to sit on his knees and neatly pull out her pleats. It was finally the day when Manish and Sandhya were getting engaged, Luckily for Anjali Ramesh and Rani are taking care of the venue and dealing with the clients, while Anjali got ready in a sky blue saree which she had got for her wedding from her In-laws. Arun had been looking a little nervous about it but watching his wife roam around their home getting ready eagerly made him think it was all worth it. It was their first time attending a function after their wedding couple and the excitement in Anjali’s face was not something that could be hidden. Anjali focused on doing her hair and looking perfect while now Arun sat on their mattress watching her wear her
Authorr 's Pov The walk back to their home was in complete silence. Anjali had no idea what his father told him but she understood it was something to do with her selling her jewellery.“Anjali” He called his voice serious and loud “Huh?” Anjali asked, his change in tone did something to her. She was so used to his soft tone now.“I am sorry,” He said and eventually they both stopped walking and stood. And now when Arun uttered these words Anjali’s temper rose a bit “For what Arun?” she asked in the same tone as his, folding her hands across her chest.Arun bowed his head down, not uttering anything which made Anjali’s temper rise even more“Tell me” She demanded “My dad….your jewellery! Anjali, I’ll promise to do anything to return your things” he said, words struggling to get a grip on his tongue.Anjali left a breath out pushed her sling back to his chest and walked away in anger.Arun Ran behind her yelling her name.“Hey please yaar!”He begged as he followed her “Please wha
Author's povNervous was not the word for the feeling Anjali felt at the moment, as she stood ready wearing a yellow salwar suit, trying to look perfect.After all, she was on her way to meet her In-laws, whom she had not met since a month now.Something in Anjali said that today’s day won't end well but she couldn't do anything other than hope for good cause her husband had made up his mind to bring back her bags.“Arun! Why can't you just go and grab the damn bag and come off” Anjali asked for the third timeNot that she did not want to go but she hated the drama that would unfold there, especially since she had already witnessed the father-son fight and to avoid that she was trying to convince her husband who was by now used to the drama “Aye! It's you who told me to fight your fears right? Come let's fight” Arun told to which Anjali pouted “They are your parents, Man,” she said kicking the floor “And you're In-laws sweetheart “ Arun said immediately after she finished to which
AUTHOR's POVThe next day seemed to rise faster than they even imagined, Anjali was the first one to rise but she did not move from the mattress, she rolled and looked at her husband sleeping peacefully.Since they slept on the terrace, the morning ray’s glow seemed more precious as it hit her husband’s face, making his pretty features highlighted.All of sudden Anjali liked the way it sounded, him as her husband just like yesterday how Arun felt. Though she had no idea Arun liked it too.Arun was someone who entered her life all of a sudden, Turning her life completely upside down. His entry was a surprise to her in all ways but interesting in a way it somehow healed her inner child.Anjali had always been that perfect child who caused no trouble to her late parents or her brother even to her teachers, she was the perfect kid who did everything right while Arun whom she saw was the opposite of everything that she was. She liked seeing him doing things that she wouldn't dare to do, so
"Are you sure about it Anjali?" Arun asked for the 10th time in an hour and like always Anjali nodded as yes "It's just for a day Arun, I'll manage it off, don't worry, " she said patting his shoulders while Arun packed his bag Arun nodded but he still looked unsure.A week had passed since Anjali had signed Arun up for the cups and cakes show and lucky enough for Arun, he received a call from the team to visit them tomorrow to discuss things further.Anjali had to stay cause she was needed in her company hence Arun was pushed to attend the team meeting alone.Leaving his beloved bakery and his ahem...wife alone.Anjali walked out of the room and went to their kitchen and packed the croissants Arun had baked in the morning to sell in the bakery.Anjali had started having a liking towards the bakery, it brought her so much joy working there, helping him around while she was away from her work or home.It felt nice handling a business, at least on a smaller scale for now.Soon enough
Anjali woke up a bit early today! Despite being Monday her mood felt good and right now she sat in the foyer of their house with rice flour in her hand. She was trying to come up with a traditional kolam design but was failing miserably (Kolam is the simpler version of rangoli without the colour power) Though she was failing she was not alone she had her husband sitting next to her with his hands on his cheeks, his eyes full of sleep and their only bed sheet had covered him. “Arghh! I messed it up again this is wrong too” Anjali pouted trying to figure out where she had gone wrong "33 "Arun counted "What 33 "Anjali asked "33 times it has come wrong, "Arun said still sleepy “Don’t demotivate me you racoon” Anjali said stretching her hand in front of his face, purposely applying a good amount of the rice flour used for the Kollam on his face Arun was caught off guard and blinked rapidly as the rice flour settled on his face. He wiped his eyes with the back of his hand, a
AUTHOR 'S POV Two weeks had passed in a blur since their visit to the mall Things felt lost ,tougher yet something in Arun and Anjali struggled not to give up.From working hours together and still having sleepless nights -Arun and Anjali were still in the process of adjusting to the things and enjoying the learning processAnd last night was one such sleepless night ! And now Arun was sleeping on the soft mattress completely shirtless,the blankets covering until his waist line and his muscular back giving a show.Waking up to the sound of his wife running around Arun sat on the matress rubbing his eyes."You up?" Anjali asked as she walked in to the room and placed the coffee mug by his side.Arun still looked like he was processing the trauma of waking up and Anjali Chuckled watching him and his messed up hair and rub his eyes and sit in the matress like a 8 year old kid who was awake for school .It was Sunday and basically a free day for Anjali but not for Arun! He knew he was j