*Jiya Pov*
I looked up from the office table set up for me in the office room when I heard a knock on the door.
“What is it Kaka?” Mr.Mehra asked him.
“Dinner is ready and Madam asked both of you to come.” He replied looking at both of us.
“I am not hungry.” We both said at a time and then stared at each other.
“But Madam asked…” Kaka trailed off.
“All the work is finished, Sir. I am retiring to bed.” I said walking outside the room and went in my room.
“Hello Dad!” I said when he lifted his call.
“Is everything fine there?” he asked worriedly.
“Yes! Do you need anything?” I asked him laying on the bed.
“No! Just wanted to know your welfare.” He replied.
“Good night, Dad.” I said, hangi
*Jiya Pov*When I walked outside the room, I saw few bouquets being placed in the living room. I frowned and walked downstairs to see words ‘Happy anniversary’ on each one of them.“Today is Madam and Sir’s anniversary.” Lakshmi Kaki said walking towards me.“Oh!” I mumbled and walked away from them.I reached his office room and saw it empty. I frowned and sat at the table to begin working.I started taking calls not allowing a single memory to enter my mind. I took a deep breath and was successful in stopping the memory.But when he entered the room and sat at his desk, I couldn’t help it anymore.“Happy anniversary!” I whispered in his ear when the clock strike 12.“Shut up and sleep, Jiya.” He said using the same harsh tone which he was using for th
*Ajay Pov*I rubbed my forehead after she walked away and then felt something in my hand. I glanced at it to see a rose flower I bought for her when buying a bouquet for Mom and Dad.“Ajay! You have to stay away from her.” I heard Mom’s voice and turned to see both Mom and Dad standing beside me.“Why, Mom?” I asked her frowning.“You are giving her more attention, and it is not the right thing. I don’t trust her.” She replied frowning.“She is good girl Mom.” I said defending her.“See, you are already defending just some secretary in front of your Mom. She is already doing something to make you fool.” Mom said worriedly.“Mom! I will never become a fool, and she will want anything than to make me a fool.” I said shaking my head.“No! I am seeing you from this
*Ajay Mehra Pov*At night time mom made me sit at the dining table and Dad made Lakshmi Kaki to make sure Jiya is present with us.“I know, I know! Like this whole week, you both will say you are not feeling hungry and will just sleep.” Dad said when Jiya, and I started to say that we don’t want to eat.“This is a small celebration of our anniversary, so you both need to have dinner with us.” Mom said, and I sighed leaning back to the chair.“I have to tell you something, Joshna.” Dad suddenly said in a serious tone.“What is it?” Mom asked frowning.“I don’t love you.” He replied, and my eyes widened.“What?” Mom asked, completely shocked.“And there is someone else in my life.” He added, and my eyes widened even more while Jiya just stared at them shocke
*Ajay Pov*After a few weeks, when Jiya reached the table in the morning, I glanced up to see a small book in her hand.“What is it?” I asked her cutting the apple into half.“Some client called and asked a few details regarding the new electronic device which is introduced into the market Sir.” She replied, and I nodded.“I will tell you the details, and you can inform him by yourself.” I said.“Sure Sir.” She said and opened the book.She started explaining the questions and Mom and Dad are having a talk with each other.I walked inside the courtroom along with everyone and sat beside my lawyer. He gave me a look that we are failed.I glanced back and met Jiya’s stare. I turned back towards my lawyer and asked, “What if someone gave the statement regarding his cr
*Ajay Mehra Pov*“Ajay! Today we have a very important meeting with the bank regarding the loans.” Dad said entering the office room.“I remember, Dad.” I said and then turned to see Jiya frowning while staring at the system.“Are you fine, Jiya?” Dad and I asked her at a time.She got startled and looked up saying, “I am fine!”“We will leave for the meeting in ten minutes.” Dad said, and we both nodded getting up.When we walked towards the stairs, Jiya suddenly gasped and held the railing tightly.“Jiya!” I said, holding her shoulders, but she flinched away from my hold.“Are you really fine?” I asked her, ignoring her reaction to my touch.“Yes!” She replied and we both continued walking down the stairs, and I tried to stay near to her.&nb
*Ajay Mehra Pov*The next day I woke up and immediately got ready thinking of something to be done to make her accept us getting together.I still recall how shocked I felt when she declined my offer.“Jiya!” I said, smiling when she walked towards the park.“What do you want, Ajay?” She asked in a monotone.“I know you must be still feeling angry regarding my yesterday’s words, but will you come back with me?” I asked her.Yesterday night after getting the footage I couldn’t stay in the home without her in it. I want her in my life.“No!” She replied shocking me.“I know what I did is a mistake, but please stay with me Jiya.” I said holding her hand.“You wanted revenge and you got one, an
*Jiya Pov*“Are you going to dance at the ball?” I heard Mr.Mehra asking, and I sighed.“No, Mr.Mehra!” I replied and continued to do the work.“Well, too bad because you are going to be my partner and we both are going to dance.” He said and I glanced up with a frown, and he smiled at me.“You can’t make me.” I mumbled. “I already added your name in the bowl where we added everyone’s names. We will be partners, and we are going to dance.” He said.I stopped myself from hitting my head thinking why did I even come with that idea for this bash?I excused myself and left the office room to move downstairs. There I saw Kaka and Kaki talking to each other.“You both feel bad regarding the act you did right?” I asked, and they both jumped from their place.&l
*Jiya Pov*I looked around to find out a few familiar faces and many unfamiliar faces. And then a few pleasant faces and many unpleasant faces in those few familiar faces.God this crowd is giving me a headache! I thought, shaking my head and felt so weak because of the tablets.Everyone finally arrived except the Mehra’s. Surprisingly, they all are getting ready at a time because of which I was the one who welcomed everyone.“Finally!” I mumbled when B’s parents walked down the stairs holding each other’s hands.“Joshna! You didn’t tell me that you already found a girl for your son, She is beautiful.” One old lady said smiling warmly at me.Before Madam could reply, I smiled a little and said, “I am just a worker, Madam.”She nodded and continued her chatter with Mrs.Joshna. I continued to go around ign
*Ajay Mehra Pov*I walked inside the house slowly to give her a surprise visit after returning from Ahmadabad earlier than what I told her.I held the best sweet in Kolkata safely in my hand and walked inside with faint steps not making any sound. This became her favorite from the time we have been living here taking care of the branch in this city.“Jiya!” I called her not finding her anywhere.I placed the sweets on the table properly not to let the sweet juice in them come outside and started searching for her.I opened the door of our bedroom and saw it empty. I searched everywhere and rubbed my forehead.Where did she go? She took one-week leave from office already right because of the bug when I was in Ahmadabad.“Jiya.” I shouted again and then, I heard the faint sobs.I rushed inside our room and then heard from the wa
*Ajay Mehra Pov*I waited for her to say something else but she didn’t. I took a deep breath and started turning the knob, but stopped hearing her call me again “Ajay!”“What is it Jiya?” I asked her closing my eyes.“Don’t leave me!” she replied in a whisper, and I can’t believe I even heard her.“What?” I asked her in shock losing the grip on my bag but didn’t turn back.“Don’t leave me, Ajay.” she said, and I turned back rushing towards her.She is still sitting on the couch and stared at me when I stood completely near her. My hands shook, but I made them hold her face properly.“Why?” I asked her bending to be on her eye level taking a deep breath.“I love you.” she replied, and I saw tears forming in her eyes.“Yo
*Ajay Mehra Pov*“I need to tell you something.” Jiya said when I lay on our bed.“What is it?” I asked her frowning.“I am dating someone.” She replied, and I looked at her wide eyed.I took a deep breath and asked, “From when?”“From two weeks.” She replied.“But you are still my wife right? Why are you dating already and whom are you dating?” I asked her not at all believing it, but it was hurting.“We are just talking to each other for now, but will go on a real date soon. I know I am still your wife, but you said you will give me whatever I want right?” She asked staring at me in blank expression.“Right! But there are still two more weeks for the time to end. So please don’t do this.” I said pulling her in my arms.“Why?&rdqu
*Jiya Pov*“Oh my god! I can’t laugh anymore.” I said, clutching my stomach hearing the fight between Aunty and Uncle from past half an hour.“I am bored.” Ajay said, rolling his eyes.“Do you know Uncle lied to me saying he is the most helpful husband. I really thought he was.” I said, and Aunty shook her head.“Yeah! He is most helpful in not helping at all.” she said, and I chuckled.“I had so much fun these two days. You both are amazing.” I said, getting up and hugged them both.“You are also amazing Dau... person.” Aunty said, and I nodded frowning.We left the house and reached ours. When we entered, I saw that I have a duty to clean the house today as it is Sunday.I started cleaning while he helped me a little. When everything is over, we had dinner, and I sat on t
*Ajay Mehra Pov*“Ajay!” She called when I am reading some file regarding the meeting we will have tomorrow.“Hmm.” I said not looking at her.“Ajay!” She called again.“What is it, Jiya?” I asked her staring at the file and leaned back to get comfortable on the couch.“Look at me.” She replied.“Tell me what is it?” I asked her looking at an important point.“Fine! You will sleep today on that couch.” She replied and then I heard the door locking.I looked to see her nowhere, and then I saw the door of our room is locked. I sighed and continued to study the file.“You are so busy.” I heard her voice very near after a few minutes, and I got startled.I glanced up to see her sitting beside me. I patted my back and said, “This
*Jiya Pov*“God! Save me.” I shouted, holding my head.“Don’t shout, Jiya.” He said, groaning beside me.“This is all because of you.” I said hitting his shoulder.“How is it my fault?” he asked, holding his head.“Who asked you to buy me ice cream at lunch and then at a movie theatre and then at the park and then at the dinner? And to top off that we stayed under the fake rain.” I replied sniffing.“Well, you made me eat that while you are doing the same, so the blame doesn’t go only on me. We just got flu, so deal with it.” He said, and I closed my eyes with a feel to knock his head with mine.“Let’s drink some milk and take some tablet.” I said getting down.“I am feeling dizzy.” I said, holding the bed.“Let’s
*Ajay Mehra Pov*“Happy second anniversary.” I whispered in her ear and kissed her cheek.She immediately opened her eyes and asked, “What?”“Today is our second-year anniversary.” I replied.“Oh!” She mumbled and added, “I don’t remember at all but how can you remember it. You forgot the first time right?”“I didn’t! I just acted as I forgot, but I didn’t forget it at all.” I replied and turned around to face me within a second.“You are really a great actor.” She said, and I flinched turning away.“Happy second anniversary.” She whispered, placing her hand around me, and I smiled patting it.“Now go to sleep. We have so much to do tomorrow.” I said, looking at the clock that it is past five minutes to twelve.&l
*Jiya Pov*“Jiya! Sit beside me.” Someone said.“No! Sit beside me.” Someone else said.“Actually, I will sit here.” I said, sitting beside Ajay, who is sitting at the end seat.They all nodded and settled themselves while Lily sat beside me. I gave her a slight smile and leaned on Ajay.“Why didn’t you sit with them? I really thought you would.” Ajay mumbled in my ear.“Well, just because I am talking to them nicely doesn’t mean I want to form the perfect bond with them. I am just being nice to them and want to stay as colleagues only.” I mumbled back.“But you used to generally make friends with everyone you meet.” He said and held my hand.“I know and it will take some more time.” I mumbled, and he nodded but hasn’t left my hand.&ldq
*Ajay Mehra Pov*“Are you ready?” She asked for the tenth time.“Coming, madam!” I replied, walking outside the room.“What is this Ajay? This is a very bad habit of yours. You never went this late when we are in Palghar.” She said frowning.“You don’t have any problem in talking about the past?” I asked her surprised.“What should I do? Shall I teleport myself back into the past and change it?” She asked, raising her eyebrow locking the house door.“Well...” I trailed off.“That’s right! I can’t do that, and I think if I talk it out like not giving much importance to it, then it will not matter anything to me.” She said.“So the past doesn’t matter to you at all.” I said driving us.“No!” she said, and I ti