*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*When I heard Ms.Rose words I can’t believe what she is even saying, but then I glanced at Jiya and saw her pale face.“How did she get to know?” Mom mumbled to herself while Mr.Raj saved the situation, and everyone started leaving.“What are you saying, Mom?” I asked her.“Is it true? Poor her.” Dad said, and I can see sadness on his face.I was about to walk towards her, but Mom held my hand tightly in her hold. I glanced at her, but she shook her head.I turned and gazed at Jiya, who is still staring ahead. When everyone left, I started walking, but Mom stopped me again.I heard Raj speaking to her. I held her hand and said, “Let me go!”“No! She didn’t want you to know, and I don’t know why. You cannot upset her by asking anything.” She said in a stern v
*Ajay Pov*I woke up hearing a slight groan and looked up to see Jiya moving a little while gulping for air.I walked outside her room and rushed towards the kitchen and saw everyone sitting down at the table.“You are fired.” I said, looking at Ms.Rose.“Sir... sir I didn’t know.” She stuttered.“It doesn’t matter, she is my wife or not. But you should not do that kind of stunt at all.” I said in a stern voice.“Ms.Rose! You can leave, and we will talk about this later.” Dad said, and she nodded walking away with her friends.“You can also leave, Mr.Raj.” Dad said.“I would like to stay for her, Sir.” He said.“But...” Dad started to say.“He is her friend, Dad. She may need him.” I said, and he nodded.H
*Jiya Pov*I sat on the bed in my new flat and stared at the wall. I glanced around and saw that the room is even smaller than the one in Mumbai.I closed my eyes and leaned on the headboard feeling tired of everything. I never wanted anyone to know about this except Dad, but Mrs.Joshna got to know and then that Rose and now everyone.My parents are busy in having a chat with Raj. He is being such a good friend. My parents need that distraction for now until I pull my thoughts into the right way.“I hate you so much that I wish you are dead”.How can I even say the words like that? Death is not a small thing. It destroys a family within seconds. I closed my eyes scolding myself.I saw how B’s death affected everyone. It is her death, which caused him to take all these steps.I rubbed the new mark I made on my wrist and hissed feeling th
*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