Chapter 8

Anisha stepped inside the room and saw Viren was applying cream on his wound , he was applying cream on his neck  with left hand and he was having difficulty to do this task . She walked closer to him, took cream from his hand and going to apply to him when he stopped her and said rudely :” I don’t need your help , I am okay . I can manage by myself, thank you ! “.

“It’s alright , you will not get burn if I touch you and I don’t want your ex wife to get a chance to touch you, taking this as an excuse “: She said while sitting on the bed in front of him. She took the cream from his hand and start applying on the wound on his face , this is the first time they were so closed to each other for the first time . He studies her features , she is beautiful and looked innocent . He thinks in his mind :" How innocent she looks from outside but in actual she is selfish and heartless person "  . 

He come out of his trance when Anisha  touched his wound , he hissed in pain :" Ma' am , slowly it's paining " . She nodded and started applying slowly on his wound . She was applying cream on his wound when Alya entered the room , she has turmeric milk glass in her hand . She was shocked to see Viren and Anisha in this position , she was fuming in jealousy.

To disturb them , she said loudly :" Viren, your milk . Drink this, it will help your wound to heal faster". 

Anisha looked at her face , she smirked and said :" Alya , you should knock before entering the married couple room , what if we were kissing or something . It would be embarrassing for both of us , remember for next time " . Then her gaze falls on glass of milk , she said sweetly :" Nice Alya , you are taking your duty of head servant very seriously , you brought milk for my husband without saying . So , nice of you . Just wait a minute , I am coming, washing my hands " . She walked toward the washroom , Alya was looking at her retreating back until she closed the door of the washroom . She turned toward Viren and asked :" what are you  doing with her ?" .

Viren  sighed and said :" Alya , she is applying medicine and before you start telling , for your kind information I have tried to stop her but as usual she did not listen to me " . Alya was going to say something when Anisha  entered the room and ordered her :" Alya , it's getting late . You should go and sleep , Viren needs to do rest as you can see  he was injured . And bring tomorrow breakfast in our room , Viren is not going to office tomorrow " . Alya looked at Viren sadly , and left the room half heartedly . 

Viren was going to get up from the bed when Anisha  said :" No need to get up, you can sleep on the bed tonight and yes , you don't have to come to office tomorrow . You are lucky, I am giving paid leave to you " . She said these lines , pick up pillow and blankets , she went to the sofa and slept without listening to his reply while he kept looking at her for some time. He laid on the bed and thinks about today's event until slept overtook him . 

The next morning , the sun rays flickered through the curtains , brings her out of the dreamland . Blinking her eyes finally , Anisha opened her eyes and saw Viren  who was standing in front of the mirror wearing formal plain white shirt with black pants , she gets confused and asked :" I told you today is your day off , you don't need to go office today " . 

Viren turned toward her and said :" I am not a company boss like you , I have to report to my manager daily and can't take leave without informing him in advance " . 

" So what , I will tell him you are not coming to office today " ; she said, tying her hairs . 

" Ma' am , remember nobody knows that we are husband and wife . If you tell them about my leave , it creates doubt so , it would be better if  I go to office today . Anyway , I have already applied for the leave two days later as it's Alya's parent's wedding anniversary and we are going outside on that day as they wanted to visit temple where they got married ". Viren took his laptop bag and left for his office .

Anisha holds the sofa cover tightly , she was looking angry . She gets up from the sofa and started throwing items , and shouted falling on the floor :" No, no.... Mr and Mrs vedanth , you can't celebrate anything from now onwards . Your bad days are coming , let's wait and watch ! " . She wiped her tears and said :" No ,  Anisha  it's not your time to cry but there . Be strong , you have to take your revenge , you can't be weak " . Saying  this, she walked  toward the washroom to get ready .

Viren comes downstairs, Alya worriedly walked toward him and asked with concern :" Viren, how are you now ? Are you still feeling pain anywhere ? ". Viren smile and shook his head and said :" Alya, don't worry I am okay. Pain is gone after drinking your special  turmeric milk. Now, don;t worry ". 

Alya smile, she asked :" But why are you going office, Anisha told me , you are not going office today. You should stay at home and take rest today ". 

" Alya, I am okay. I have to finish the file today, that's why I can't take leave today. But don't worry, I will try to come early in the evening ". Alya nodded, Viren patted her cheeks and left. 

Viren was going to start his bike but he felt pain in his arms, he gets up from his bike and said :" I don;t think I can travel by bike today. I think I should travel by bus or auto ". After thinking this, he goes outside but the house is at isolated area. Mostly rich people stays here, so public transport is rare here. He was waiting for the auto , bus or taxi when Alina asked her driver to stop the car in front of him . She slided the window and said :" Come, I will drop you ". 

He refused :" no thanks , I will manage ".

Anisha laughed and said :" Don't be stupid Viren, we both know it's difficult to get public vehicle here. Besides you are getting late for the office. If wait for more ten minutes, you wil reach office late and your salary will cut ". Viren thinks for a while, after taking a deep breath he opened the front seat and sit . Alina smile and ordered her drive to start the car.