That day it was pretty boring. She did nothing. The next day… her mother-in-law asked her to wake up early and pray to god. She did as she was asked. She was asked to make breakfast by her mother-in-law. She didn't object to her but did as she was asked.She knew her father-in-law was a diabetic and her mother-in-law had joint pains and thyroid. So, she made food according to their health and tastes. But she didn't find Rahul anywhere. After she finished cooking, she set the table. She served her in-laws and others. But she didn't serve herself. Her neck didn't stay in one place. It turned three sixty degrees. Seeing her searching for someone, her sister-in-law asked curiously "Vadina (Sister-in-law), whom you are searching for?""I didn't see Rahul in the morning. Also, he worked the whole day. I am wondering if he had a problem. He even skipped lunch and didn't eat anything last night apart from the milk. And now he is not here for breakfast. I don't want him to skip meals" Laya sai
Her mother-in-law threw a glare at Laya, by looking at which Laya didn't even dare to go. Harish Chandra saw his wife's behavior and shook his head. "Beta, go and help him. That guy gets angry easily," her father-in-law said.With that Laya left and got ready. She had worn a blue saree, while Rahul wore a formal blue shirt and jeans paired with shoes. He took her out.He tried to talk with his mother, but it's just that she refused to listen. He felt a headache coming on his way. He was tired of his mother controlling his life. Now, he didn't want his wife and his future children to experience the same. So, he took extreme measures. This was the only choice he was left with. He couldn't help it.Rahul took her to meet his friends. They teased him and his wife for some time and let them go. Both of them had lunch with them. They roamed around the city for some time and did some shopping. They returned home in the evening.Later that night in their bedroom. Laya was wearing her nightgow
Ch-29Two Months Later…On a certain day-night….Laya slept on the bed as she changed her clothes into something comfortable. In the past two months, she was wearing her husband's T-shirts as her nightwear. She felt they were comfortable than anything in the world.Today… she was having bad stomach pain and back pain. And her muscles were aching too. All these days the work she was doing was too hectic. Like typical Hindi serial Mother-in-law, her Maha Lakshmi was making Laya do all the things she wants in the house. She has to make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks if she asked. And have to do dishes all day. If Maha Lakshmi asks her to massage her body, Laya has to do it by stopping whatever she was doing.Her mother-in-law would say that doing house chores would make her body comfortable when she gets pregnant. She hid the fact that she got her period last month. She has to thank her sister-in-law for helping her during those days. But she couldn't hide that fact this month as h
Ch-30Sharada's heart pained when she saw the visible handprint of Laya's face. She came forward to touch her cheek and ask her how she was. But her words shocked her."Please leave," was that her daughter only?She used to have a genuine smile. But now… it's nothing but fake. Maybe the pain on her cheek was excruciating, she stopped smiling at them. Her eyes turned cold at them."I guess you all are happy with the situation. Since you are done. Please leave," Laya said. "Laya, we are your parents," Raghuram said for the first time in his choked voice."That's before you made a deal with my marriage to get a contract," Laya countered, making the three of them widen their eyes in shock. Sharada has only disgust towards her husband right now. A deal with her daughter's life? Sharada realized he was nothing but an animal with money hunger.Abhinav didn't expect his father to be this heartless."What deal?" he asked innocently. Indeed, he doesn't know anything about the deal. He wondered
Ch-31A tear rolled down her eyes as she realized how she became an orphan. Laya hugged her knees and buried her face in her legs as she cried like a baby.Why was God being unfair to her? What did she do to get the wrath of the people?She didn't know when she fell asleep but she fell asleep.--------------------------------"Sign your inheritance to my name. Or else Die!!!" a man, whose face was covered with a mask said to her pointing the gun to her head."Leave me, Please," Laya begged as she tried to free her tied wrist but to no avail.She was kicked and beaten by the people of masked men till she lost consciousness. When she fell unconscious, someone threw ice cold on her face to wake her up.---------------------------------Laya woke up in a swift when she felt someone poured water on her face. When she woke, she saw her mother-in-law was standing in front of her with an evil smile.She realized whatever she saw earlier was a dream. She patted her chest in relief when she rea
]Ch-32Laya's body was sore from sleeping on the floor. And she didn't have a good sleep. So… she woke up early. Taking a hot shower in the attempt of relaxing her sore muscles, she dressed up for another day. She went down and saw the dining table has dirty dishes. She cleaned the table and washed the dishes. She turned on the washing machine with dirty clothes. After her in-laws wake up she has to collect their clothes and run the machine again.She wondered why the floor was not cleaned. Laya decided to give an earful to the maid. But the maid is nowhere to be seen. She asked the watchman about the maid when he replied he doesn't know she asked him to get her number or the reason for the absence. In the mansion, there was only a maid, gardener, and watchman. Laya felt that her mother-in-law was a miser. Even though she knew her father-in-law would stand at his wife's side. He would never say no to hiring the maids. In the meantime… she ordered food from the restaurant for them. Sh
Ch-33Saranya knew her mother would do something to her sister-in-law but never expected her mother would be this cruel. She wondered what her brother was doing.Harish Chandra left the place deciding to not let Laya suffer anymore.The maid said nothing but only pitied her. Everyone knows how hard it's for Laya to endure her hardships.Laya just went back to her work after drinking some water. She continued with her work. After done, she started arranging the table.Soon, Saranya and others came down. Laya served food for everyone."sister-in-law, I need Pongal!" Saranya said like a kid. Laya smiled as she served it.Like a greedy cat, Saranya took a big scoop and ate it. But it's too hot that she felt her tongue burning. She hurriedly swallowed it while burning her throat in the process. Two tears rolled down from either of her eyes showing how hot the Pongal (sweet pudding) was. Laya hurriedly poured a glass of water and gave it to her."Slower," Laya said to her with genuine conce
Ch-34Laya opened her eyes feeling happy. At least a stranger was concerned about her. That was enough. She had enough of being with these toxic people. She needs freedom. Laya decided to leave these people and everything behind after her discharge. Feeling parched, she felt a thirst for water. She tried to take a glass of water which was placed beside her bed. She tried to take that with her right hand, but she couldn't lift it due to the burn she got. So… feeling uncomfortable she tried to take the glass with her left hand. Even though it was hard for her, she tried to take it. She can guess their treatment towards her, even after she was hospitalized there was no one besides her. They only want her properties or some other things.Feeling bitter, she reached the glass. She tried to hold it tightly but it slipped and fell out of her hands. The sound of glass cracking could be heard outside.The people who stayed outside came inside immediately, feeling worried. She spared a single g
It's late-night for them by the time everyone left. Sri Ram and Raya were taken by Raghuram and Rama Krishna. After he changed Rama Krishna, Raghuram and Harish Chandra became natural enemies. they all want Laya and her children's attention to them. And these three of them want benefits. They have their few banter to get their attention. And as the saying goes... the strong one wins. The ones who could win Laya could have Raya and Sri Ram. But in their banter, Rahul suffered many cold, and alone nights along with cold showers.----------------"They left," he whispered into her ears."hmm..."she answered as she snuggled closer to him."kids?" he asked."They went with dad," she replied."So, we are alone?" he asked as he placed a hand on her waist."Hmm.. yes," she nodded sleepily. After the hectic day, finally, she got time to sleep. But can she with Rahul?Nope.He turned off the lights and closed the bedroom door and immediately pounced on her.He hovered over her and ripped her ni
Ch-83five months later..."Everyone! Enough!" Sharada yelled."What is it, Sister-in-law?" Rama Krishna asked as he wiped his sweat with his sleeve on his forehead."You all fathers and sons are idiots. You forgot to buy Kumkum Puvvu (saffron) to her with your clumsy actions," Sharada said as she shook her head."I know brother would forget it. So I stole this," Rama Krishna said proudly."Wow! Babai! Next time take me too. We will steal together," Laya said as she held her heavy stomach as she walked towards him."Sure, why not?" Rama Krishna said."I will also come," Raghuram said."Nope!" Laya and Rama Krishna said together."Why?" he asked as he clutched his heart dramatically."Because you don't know how to run or escape," Laya pointed harshly.Rama Krishna nodded his head in a yes, breaking his brother's heart further"You both are bullying me! Ever after you both reconciled, I am left alone. Sobs," Raghuram started his million-dollar act.Just then Arjun and Durga came with th
Ch-82"Why did you bring her here?" Maha Lakshmi asked."Uncle, I want to talk to my mother alone, Can you leave?" Saranya asked. He nodded and went outside."Mom, I am sorry. I didn't realize that you did for my brother's sake. When I went to my brother's house, I found that she didn't even let my brother touch her. He was living like a saint. I realized I did wrong. And now… I got to know she is pregnant. I want to make sure it's brothers. I am trying to get her to a hospital but couldn't. Now is the right time," Saranya said.Maha Lakshmi was shocked at her daughter's words. She loved her daughter and would never doubt her. Now… she was worried about her brother well being and trusted her means… she could say her daughter is just like her. And she trusted Saranya in Laya's thing. If Laya cheated on her son, she would kill her now."Mom, please. If I am there, she will trust me and do whatever I ask. It will make things easy for us," Saranya said.Maha Lakshmi was in deep thought bu
Ch-81Maha Lakshmi went to the dirty room, where she tied Laya. She went near her and saw her uncomfortable position. Checking the time, she realized it was lunchtime. If Laya stays hungry, then her grandchild would be hungry too. She can't let that happen. She removed her blindfold and the tape that blocked her mouth from screaming. Then her legs, kept her hands tied."Wake up," she said as she slapped Laya. Laya woke up in a split second and sat up straight."Come with me," Maha Lakshmi said.Laya wanted to say something but kept her mouth mum. She didn't lose the fear of her mother-in-law yet. She did as she was asked. Maha Lakshmi took her to one of the rooms and made her sit on the bed. The room has nothing but a pair of sarees, a bathroom, and a bed. Nothing more nothing less."You will live here for the coming nine months. And now… you will sign divorce papers and leave my son. Then you will sign your property papers and transfer them to me and your uncle's name. IF you shout,
Ch-80Just then Arjun, Raghuram entered the house along with Krishna Uppalapati."Annaya, why is he here? Didn't he just break the marriage?" Rama Krishna asked with anger."Babai, he didn't say no. He said he would marry her after he returned to India which is after six months. But we convinced him now to marry Nandini on the usual date," Arjun said."Why didn't you pick the call?" Rahul asked."We were talking to Krishna. I kept my phone in silent," he said."Very good! Shall I applaud your family now?!" Rahul said in anger."What happened, Rahul?" Arjun asked feeling confused."Don't you know! I trusted you guys and left for the office. Only to get her insulted. If he called off the wedding what is Laya's fault!? You guys called her a bad omen for no reason! Now… she went missing for the last damned one and half hours. If I find something bad has happened, I won't let you guys off!" Rahul roared and stormed out of the house.The moment he went out, he called his father and sister t
Ch-79PainThe pain was the only thing she could feel all over her body. Her world was as dark as an abyss.She tried to move but some constraints were stopping her. What were they? She tried to move her hands, but she found they were tied. She tried to move her cramped legs but they were tied too. Laya could feel she was tied to a pole, not a chair. The cold floor was making her shiver badly. When she tried to move the ropes which were tied to her hands and legs tightened making her moan in pain. The blindfold on her eyes made her unable to see anything around her.All she remembered was sending a text to Rahul that she was returning home in a taxi alone. Then Rahul called her, but before she could lift the call, two men entered the taxi with a dangerous aura making her feel scared. Before she could ask them why did they board the taxi she drifted into a deep dark world.She wanted to shout to ask if there was anybody around her. She wanted to shout and ask who were they? What's thei
Ch-78Laya woke up late. Due to her pregnancy, she was feeling very sleepy these days. Rahul was going to work and was returning to Pasupuleti's house directly. And as usual, Rahul left the house with a note. She got and freshened up. She walked down to the dining hall. Seeing her walking down, Sitamma came to her to serve the breakfast. Laya sat down to have her breakfast with Sitamma as her company. The house was bustling with relatives visiting, servants, decorators, and many people. Even though no one asked Laya to help she knew they wanted her to help, but her family always refused her. But… she couldn't bear the relative's words.Suddenly, she was called in by Abhinav. Yesterday, the groom called for Raghuram and Sharada along with his parents for an urgent meeting. They came disappointed after they returned. They didn't speak to anyone. But she knew something was wrong. But she didn't ask.Seeing Abhinav calling her, she got to leave. "Have food, I will be back," Sitamma said a
Ch-77"But Babai, if you go and ask her forgiveness she would forgive you," Nandini said."Nandu, you know… I don't want her forgiveness. That makes me more selfish. I am opting to die and drown in guilt. That's all. As for now… we need to take care of our little bride," Ramakrishna said as he petted her head."Babai, don't touch my hair," she said with a pout. He laughed as he let out his harmless laugh into the wide garden without any negative emotions. The positivity that exuded from his body covered the whole garden making others feel at ease. Laya noticed her uncle laugh out o carelessly for the first time in her life. Unknowingly she walked towards him but stopped at a distance hearing his words when his laughter died down, which was unnoticed by Rama Krishna and Rahul.Just then Abhinav walked towards Nandini to pass her phone as Krishna Uppalapati, her soon-to-be husband was online. But Laya just dragged him with them and stood closer to their place where they sat down to tal
Ch-75Nandini's husband was an NRI. He was a doctor in New Zealand, he returned to India to get married at his parents' insistence. Despite his being bitter about the marriage, Nandini looked cute and bubbly to his eyes when he saw her on their first date.Even though he never believed in love or a lifetime commitment he realized being committed with this cute girl wasn't a big deal. Krishna Uppalapati was looking forward to his marriage. His parents were doctors too. And he became a doctor too. They had a chain of hospitals, while he went to New Zealand to study but got settled there. His parents were asking him to resign and come back to take care of the hospitals, he never listened to them. Also, his traitor's parents said to the bride's parents that he was going to resign a year after his contract ended there. Till then the bride has to be with him in New Zealand.Nandini was not comfortable staying in a different country. She always wanted to stay in the same city where she was g