Do you care?

Raina~

I swim across the pool, swinging my hands and flapping my legs in the water, the chill breeze along with cold water splashed over my face from time to time, giving me the perfect release for dopamine.

Night swimming is a good stress reliever, the relaxation it gives in your body and mind is just commendable.

I took a long breath and ducked into the water, holding my breath I let myself free, free of any motion and movement. I closed my eyes as I float, it's so serene out here, away from the chaos of my life. Away from the painful memories, away from him.

It may be temporary, but sometimes temporary is the only thing that works in your life, this short period gives you, a hefty amount of time to think about the future, for your dreams.

But alas! I think I don't even deserve that, I swam to the edge of the pool as I felt him dipping in. I felt him swim past me, the splash of water from his movement touched my back.

I stood there, drinking my avocado and berries smoothie, he did that thing for some more time before he came and stood behind him. My breath hitched as, his hard body brushed against mine, his hot breath hit the back of my neck causing goosebumps to arise on my body.

"Who gave you the right to ignore me?" he whispered against my ear, his lips slightly brushed against my ear lobe and suddenly my abdomen felt heavy as if something twisted.

I ignored him, yes, because I am upset, I don't want to talk to him, and I don't want to see him. He came closer like really close, the heat radiating from his body sent shivers down my spine, and before he could touch me, I turn around and pushed him as hard as I could, causing him to stumble into the pool.

His eyes flared with anger and my breathing labored, "What...the fuck is..." I glared at him before he could say another word.

"I was embarrassed the whole night, at my parent's home, Agastya. You insulted me, just because I used your fucking so-called money on me and now you are blaming that I am ignoring you.

You said I  don't have any right on your money, on your room and not even you, then how come you do the same to me, huh? You don't have any right over me either and touch my body next time, be ready to face the consequences." I gritted out and turned around to hop out of the pool.

But before I could climb, two pair of strong hands hold my bicep and swung me back, turning me around, bringing me closer, caging me in his arms, flushing our chests against each other.

He leans down until our noses touch, our eyes burned with anger and something more dangerous, I want grab his hair and kiss those damn lips, I want to lick every part of this sinful body. My heart pounded against my chest as those unwanted thoughts about him invaded my mind again, driving me crazy with burning temptation.

"You will never ignore me, again" he breathed against my lips. I gulped but didn't say anything. "I won't tolerate this attitude of yours again, so you better behave". He let out angrily, and I glared at him in silent protest. I won't talk to him.

Sensing my behavior, he grabs my hair and yanked them back, causing my neck to arch, his gaze fell on my neck and traveled down to my swimsuit-covered body, he leaned down and kissed the side of my lips, not giving me the slightest bit of satisfaction of touching me where I want.

My core clenched painfully, as I felt his hard member digging against my lower belly, poking me. Oh god, I am painfully aroused so is he. I have the same effect on him as he has on me.

And with a sudden jerk I was released from the tight hold, I stumbled back and frowned. Is he fucking bipolar? I looked at him as he raked his fingers through his hair as if he is trying to control himself around me.

"My mom, invited us tomorrow at their home, there are some rituals she wants you to perform, so make sure you reach on time and I will be there  at night. And, Raina don't you dare to do anything stupid". He gritted out and got out of the pool.

I saw his bare back and the swim trunks sticking to his ass as he walked away leaving me behind, after ordering me.

Is this a husband and wife's relationship supposed to be? I don't think so because my parents set a great example of a successful and full of love marriage in front of me.

But maybe their destiny is good enough, but in this life, I don't think I will ever have that kind of fate, not in my marriage not for my inner happiness either.

***

"Today's dinner will be prepared by you and only you, Raina". I stared at my mother-in-law, dumbstruck as she declared that I will have to make dinner today, for everyone, and by everyone she meant eight people.

Has she gone mad? Doesn't she know that I don't know cooking, I have never cooked in my whole life. I have never even made my favorites ever let alone cook for others.

"But, it's ridiculous, mother. I know nothing about cooking, how can you expect me to do this? To cook for the whole family?" I asked, my tone slightly peaking.

She rolled her eyes at me and sighed. " I don't know and I don't care, just prepare whatever you know, and I will sent Agatha to help you". She said and walked out of the big kitchen.

Oh god, this whole family is so full of themselves. Like a mother like son, everyone is a brat. I heaved a sigh and wash my hands.

Soon Agtha joined me in the kitchen "So, what are you making, madame?" the elderly lady asked and after thinking so much, I know what I want to make.

I started chopping mushrooms, and tomatoes, and Agatha started chopping garlic and onion. The only thing I know how to cook is mushroom curry and garlic bread and onion rings. That too I  have never cooked in real life, so I don't know how this is gonna work out.

"Madam, what are you doing? Agastya sir is allergic to mushrooms and onions and bread. You will have to prepare something else for him." Agatha says.

Why in the hell, he has allergies to everything I am cooking right now? Oh god, it's so irritating. "Look, Agatha, If he has this many allergies then he can prepare food for himself. I can't cook anything let alone cooking something else for him." I said and went back to stirring the flour in the pot.

"But madam, he is your husband, and serving good to him is your duty. I cannot prepare food for him because of the strict orders from Madam Anita. Please, cook something else he is your husband." I frowned at her and I don't know what to do.

"Okay, I'll think of something," I said and she nodded before wiping her hands on her dress. And without saying anything she walked out of the kitchen.

What the fuck is going on here, why the servants are behaving like masters, and why I am not getting the respect I deserve? I guess it's fine by me, if they can't help me let alone respect me then I am not obliged to do anything for them either.

I will do as I please.

***

Everyone sat at the dining table, my father-in-law, my mil, my aunt-in-law, Kaia, Matthew her husband, the family friend of my father-in-law Mr. Joseph, and his wife Mrs. Love Greene, and then my husband. I walked past all of them and sat beside my husband.

Agatha served the food on everyone's plate, my heartbeat quaked, and my palms got clammy. Anxiety kicked in my veins with force. Oh god, what if I messed everything up?

"What is this, Raina? Why did you make all of this? Didn't Agatha tell you that Agastya is allergic to mushrooms, onions, and bread? And you didn't prepare anything else from him?" my mother-in-law questioned, her tone angry.

"I... I--" I was unable to speak. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do. "It's okay, Mom. I will eat whatever my wife made". Agastya says, his tone calm.

"But Gus, you are allergic to these, how can you eat this?" Mother said in a concerned tone.

"Mom, that incident happened when I was a child may be my allergy is not there anymore," he said and moved his head to the side and looked at me.

There was no anger in his hazels, just calmness and emotions I couldn't decipher. He gently grab my hands in his and bring them to his mouth and kissed the back of my hand and started eating the food.

"You are not a good cook, Raina. But fine, the food is tolerable". Kaia said and my heart clenched painfully, I am feeling humiliated. I knew I would mess up things. I wish I had taken classes from my mother, then I wouldn't have to face this embarrassment today.

***

I applied moisturizer on my face as I was getting ready for bed. For the first time after our marriage, I and Agastya will share the same room. I feel nervous as well as excited.

I don't know why Agastya would live in a small house, it's not that his house is bad, it's the most beautiful but it's not big as his parent's home.

This home is even far bigger than my parent's home. With the extravagant chandelier, big doors, and glass tiles this look looks like a home of a royal family.

But isn't it funny that how after marriage a girl's home, where she grew up, where she spent her childhood, her teenage life suddenly becomes her parent's home not her home? It's just so ironic.

I rolled my eyes to the side as I saw my husband coming inside the room, and went into the walking closet and come back after two minutes in his cotton pajamas, and a plain t-shirt.

I was expecting him to say something, just anything but he just walked toward the grey couch and lay on it. Won't he sleep on the bed? I shake my head as I felt a sharp pang in my chest. I can't be that bad, am I?

"Agastya, when you don't have any allergy then why does your family treats you like a baby? Like, why do they exaggerate things in your concern? They literally, make me look like a villain today, and see nothing happend to you." I said while combing my hair and then started braiding them into loose braids.

"How are the burns on your hand, Raina?" he asked and ignored my questions. I look down at both of my hands which have pretty much good cuts and burns on them. I got them while cooking today.

My vision blurred with tears, and my lips stretched into a smile. If my mum was here she would have been so proud of me. So proud of her little Ray.

I turn around and look at Agastya because sometimes his concern does things to me. My breath hitched as I saw him spouting white liquid from his mouth.

I sprinted toward him and crouched down next to him. "Oh god, Agastya" I shake him but he won't say anything, just spit white liquid from his mouth. His whole face turned red as a lava. He looked so much in pain.

I got up from the floor, to ask for help but halted as he weakly grab my wrist, I turn around and looked at him as he stared at me with drooping eyes. And his next words were a big punch to my insensitivity, to my heart and my soul.

"Do you care, Raina?"

***

Hii lovelies! I hope you like the update. I know Raina, can be a brat, an insensitive woman most of the time, but my belles that's what her nature is. But trust me she will have a character development.

You belles, pretties just keep supporting me, it means a lot to me.

Toodles

Yours

CeeCee