Tami's POV An hour ago... My heart pounded in my chest as I tried to maintain a calm exterior. I could feel the soft fabric of my dress swishing around my legs, a modern creation with a hint of classic elegance, designed to make an impression. I was not sure about the dress considering Mihir's response to my nightwear that night. But mom insisted that I must wear it as he got them for me. Wearing the dress, as I turned slightly, I caught sight of my reflection in a mirror and noticed the back of my dress. It was almost completely backless, a daring choice for me.The dress hugged my curves in all the right places, accentuating my figure far more than I was used to. The deep back revealed smooth skin framed by shimmering lace, and the jewelry Mihir had given me, set off the outfit perfectly. The diamonds caught the light and cast a soft, ethereal glow around me. I felt a surge of confidence mixed with a touch of vulnerability. I wanted to appear strong and beautiful, to catch Mihir
Tami's POV As the evening progressed, I did my best to engage with everyone around me, but my thoughts kept returning to Mihir. I could feel his eyes on me intermittently, and every glance he stole made my heart race a little faster. I wanted to understand what he was thinking if he saw me differently tonight.I mingled with the guests, accepting their compliments with a gracious smile, but my mind was always on Mihir. He was polite, always maintaining a composed demeanor, but there was a tension between us that I couldn’t ignore. It was as if he was fighting some internal battle, one that I desperately wanted to be a part of. I longed to ease his pain and show him that I could be more than just his second choice.“Dressed to kill! I am floored. Where were you hiding till now?” Parshav exclaimed, making me blush. I thanked him shyly, feeling the warmth creep up my cheeks." I hope Jiju is impressed and floored. As it is the exact reason why she is dressed to kill " Sri said. Everyon
Tami's POV "Jiju, there is no one else, will you please dance with me?" Sri asked him after the dance ended. He couldn't refuse, and they went to the dance floor together. Vihan had been flirting with me, making me smile, but it was Mihir I wanted to be close to.Finally, Mahi and Ron Jiju managed to get him to dance with me. My heartbeat increased. As we danced, I felt a mixture of emotions. His hands on my waist sent shivers through me, and I couldn't help but feel every touch intensely. It was like my body was tuned to his, every movement making my heart race.We danced closely, and I could feel his breath on my skin. His presence was overwhelming, and I couldn't help but shudder every time he pulled me closer. It was confusing, this mix of longing and frustration. I loved him, but he seemed so distant, so conflicted." Thanks for the gifts," I said. “You look... different tonight,” he said, his voice low and steady.I looked up into his eyes, trying to gauge his mood. “Is that
Mihir's POV I looked around and saw that all the pictures of Gaurvi were replaced with Tami's pictures. Who did that?And when? Obviously, she must have done that. I didn't bother to look at the glass shards on the floor; my eyes were instead fixed on the countless pictures of Tami adorning the walls of the room. Each one felt like a slap in the face, a painful reminder that his world was being forcibly rearranged against my will."How can you even ask that? Of course, I am hurt, but how does it matter to anyone?" My voice was sharp, cutting through the air with the bitterness of my resentment. How could she not understand the depth of my agony? Or perhaps she did, and that made her insistence on this charade of marriage even worse.Tami looked bewildered. "What happened all of a sudden?""Are you blind? Can't you see?" I gestured angrily at the pictures around the room. I watched as Tami's eyes widened in shock, taking in the sight of her own images plastered everywhere, replacin
Mihir's POV As Tami returned with a broom and dustpan, silently cleaning up the broken glass, I watched her, a storm of conflicting emotions raging within me. I was furious at Gauravi for leaving, furious at myself for agreeing to this marriage, and furious at Tami for being the unwitting recipient of my displaced anger. The sight of her quietly tending to the mess I had caused stirred something in me, but I quickly buried it beneath my resentment.In my mind, I replayed the events leading up to this moment. My Mom had pressured me into this marriage with Tami after Gauravi eloped with Shlok, a betrayal that had shattered my world. Tami's agreement to marry me felt like a betrayal too, as if she was complicit in this cruel twist of fate. I could not let them have their way so easily. So I had tried to keep Gauravi's presence alive through her pictures, a form of silent rebellion against the life imposed on me. But now, with Tami's images everywhere, it felt like I was losing even t
Tami's POV I was shocked to see that there were so many pictures of mine everywhere instead of Gauravi's. Who got these pictures here?They were the best pictures of mine ever clicked. Some pictures were from the wedding as well. I had felt pangs of pain when he said that removing her pictures from here would not change everything and he doesn't need to see her pictures to see her. Though I knew it, it hurt when he said all those things, especially after a very good evening spent with everyone around and when I thought that things might change for good. But he disillusioned me by making it clear that he will not accept me at any cost, and that I disgust him when I try to do all this...All this?? What was all that? I didn't do anything. He asked me why was I dressed like that. And after a hot banter, I came to know that he gave all those gifts because his parents pushed him. Then he said that I would get everything, that I should get, being his wife, but not him. I was annoyed bu
Tami's POV Once ready, I decided to check on Dad before leaving. I walked down the stairs, my steps light and my mood uplifted by the productive start to the day. But as I approached the living room, a chill ran down my spine. Dad was seated on the couch, but something was wrong. His face was contorted in pain, his hand clutching his chest."Dad!" I screamed, rushing to his side. His breathing was erratic, his eyes filled with a mixture of fear and agony. He was having a cardiac arrest. Panic surged through me, but I knew I had to stay calm. My mind raced, recalling every bit of first-aid knowledge I had. I called out to the servants, my voice trembling but firm. They responded swiftly, their panic evident but controlled by the urgency of the situation.As we moved to help Dad, I noticed a set of papers clutched in his other hand. Divorce papers. My heart sank as I realized Mihir must have sent them. The shock of receiving such devastating news must have triggered his heart attack. I
Tami's POV Minutes stretched into hours as I waited, each tick of the clock a reminder of my helplessness. Siddh came running to me and Vihan also came out of the emergency room and informed me that it was a major heart attack and if we had not reached here in time, we could have lost him.Hearing that I burst into tears and my brother pulled me in his arms. Vihan said, " Don't cry, Tami, I assure you that he will be safe now. You brought him here well in time and saved his life. " " Where are Mihir and Megha, Aunty? " Siddh asked. " Mom is in Gujarat her mom was not well. Mihir is at his office, he had a meeting... I tried calling him many times but he didn't pick up the call. " I replied. " He must be in the meeting or the phone might be mute. " Vihan said explaining his behalf but I didn't say anything. " Call him, Vihan!! I will inform Taiji " Siddh said and went to call my mom. As I sat there, memories of my short time with Uncle in Shah Mansion flooded my mind. He had alw
Gautam's POV" Hello!! Kshitij ?? "" Hi, Gautam... How are you?? "" I am good, how are Noopur and Kabeer? "" Good... You tell me, how about Maurvi and the little ones? "" They are good but I need your help," I said." Yes, tell me. "" I need an arms license and a gun. "" WHAT??? Why ?? "" I need them to keep them safe. "" What happened?? Why are you saying that?? "" Boys have started calling my daughter on phone... "" What ??? "" Yesterday some boy called up, he wanted to talk to Gauravi. "" So?? "" So??? So?? Do I need to spell it out?? "" Yeah !!! What is the problem with that ?? "" Are you crazy??? Boys would be calling and would try to be extra friendly with them. I need to stop it right here. "" Are you serious?? You are kidding right?? "" What yaar!!! I am serious. What is so funny about it?? "" For god's sake Gautam, Gauravi is just 4 years old. "" So, how does that matter?? I need to protect her. "" Protect her?? Listen, Gautam... Just chill. "" Can you ge
Maurvi's POVMy handsome husband was just too naughty. He kidnapped me right after a wild wedding night. He didn't give me time to even pack my clothes and the clothes he had packed... Well, they should not be termed as clothes. He literally kept me locked in his arms. But I have no complaints at all.We enjoyed our honeymoon though it was a wastage of money, going abroad to be locked in our hotel room. But Gautam being Gautam, kept me there pinned me to bed.We did go out of the hotel when I used to get angry. But I was on top of the world. I joined the hospital and enjoyed working with Gautam, Vikram and Sandhya. We have been married for a few months when Mehul and Megha invited all the friends to their farmhouse. That farmhouse reminded us of those romantic moments we shared there. I was very excited to go there. We reached the farmhouse in about 2 hours. Everyone was gathered there near the poolside so we also joined them. Mehul and Megha were the last ones to come. All the
Gautam's POVI went to drop My Princess to school and asked her about Aarav. She said that he was in her class but not her friend though he came to the park to play with her. She was friends with Mihir, Vihaan and Roohi.I wanted to tell this guy Aarav to stay away... I was waiting for him to come. I saw Vikram coming to drop Vihaan. We greated each other with a man hug." Hey Gautam !! Good that you met me here. I am glad you saw my message and came. I asked Mehul to come too. I need to tell you something and I could not wait. Just let him also come."" What happened?? I didn't see any message, I came as I had to solve a problem. "" What problem? " Vikram asked with concern." Some guy in Gauravi's class called her yesterday, I want to warn him to stay away. " I said and he looked shocked." What?? Like seriously?? Are you out of your mind? Oh, please Gautam... They are just 4 year old. Chill. " Vikram said." But how dare he call my daughter? " Just then Mehul also came with Mihir
After 7 years...Maurvi's POV" Hello... yes? " I picked up the phone which was ringing." Hello Aunty... Gauravi Hai? Mujhe Us se baat karni hai... ( Is Gauravi at home? I need to talk to her... )"" Beta sorry, woh to ghar per nahin hai. Apne dadaji aur dadiji ke saath park gai hai. Aap kaun bol rahe ho...? ( sorry beta she is not at home. She has gone to the park with her grandparents. May I know who is calling?) "" Aunty... It's ok main phir call ker loonga. Kab tak aa jayegi woh? ( It's ok aunty, I will call again. By what time she will be back? )"" Woh thodi der pahle hi gayi hai beta, ek ghate ke baad hi aayegi... Aap kaun bol rahe ho? ( She just left beta, so she won't be back before an hour. May I know who is calling? )"" Aunty I am Aarav. Woh meri class main hai. Woh kaun se park main gai, aunty? ( I am Aarav aunty. She is in my class. Aunty, which park, she has gone to ? )"" Sorry beta mujhe nahin pata, per Shayad Jo park hamare ghar ke paas hai. Jis mein bahut sare jhu
Gautam's POV" Is it morning already... I can't even open my eyes? " She said" But you need to get up dear."" No !! I want to sleep, I am tired. "Oh! so, my wife wants to sleep. Just like I wanted to when my mom was wasting my time playing those games. I grinned, in any other conditions, I would have obliged her but not right now. She needs to get up." Maurvi??? Get up please... "I shook her." No, I am tired. You did not let me sleep earlier, I am sleeping now. "Oh !! She is talking while sleeping..." So how was your wedding night... ? " I asked her knowing that I would get an honest answer." Ummm.. good... "" Good... Just good?? " I grinned." Hmmm... very good. " She said and buried her face in the crook of my neck.Oh god !! the wrong move... please stay away... No, Gautam think of something else.Think of your friends who are going to bang your doors early in the morning. No, I can't get distracted now. We need to get up now." Maurvi, please get up. "" Why??? "" Becau
Maurvi's POVAfter some of the rituals, Gautam said that he was very tired and wanted to sleep, but everyone laughed and started teasing him and the girls were also whispering naughty things to me making me blush even more.After some time I was sent to a room which was decorated beautifully with flower strings and aroma candles were lit there. There were rose petals scattered all over the place ... and were also on the bed in the shape of a heart.Oh God!!! It all was making things so obvious... my face was red as flower petals. I could not even imagine myself sitting there like it is shown in the movies so I kept standing there in the middle of the room. I was just too nervous. I knew that Gautam was really very excited about tonight. But I was just too shy. I was still trying to calm my racing heart when I heard the men talking. They were outside the room and we're teasing Gautam mercilessly, even asking him to use protection... Oh my God!! these men came without any filter in th
Gautam's POVWe reached there at the venue with Baraat. Uncle and aunty welcomed us. I got down the white wedding mare. Aunty welcomed me with an Aarti platter. Then did a few cute customs like holding the nose of the groom ( me ). After that, we came insideI had occasionally seen one custom in various weddings which was Feet washing ceremony of the groom. Once the groom entered the house of the bride on the wedding day, the bride's mother washes his feet with honey, curd, milk, ghee and sugarI personally never liked this custom. I didn't know what was the logic or the story behind it. But I refused to let aunty do this custom.I am just like her son... So it should be me who should be doing it not the other way around. She was as old as my mom and I could not let her wash my feet. So I refused to let her do that to me I washed my feet on my own. I didn't care if someone felt that I was trying to be some kind of reformer. I did what I felt was right.Then we were taken to the huge s
Gautam's POVI was so excited that at least one of the functions was celebrated where both families would be present... I was dying to be with my tomato. We all went for sangeet and Mehandi... I was excited to see her in front of me, where I would be able to share a moment with her.But all my dreams were crushed when Maurvi's dad took me aside and made me sit with his relatives.All my friends were there with their wives enjoying holding their hands, finding their names in their hands and feeding them with their own hands as the girls had Mehandi on hands.They all were clicking pictures together. All my idiot friends went to Maurvi and clicked pictures with her. Vikram even hugged her and clicked the photos. He sent them to me. I swear I would kill him.I wanted to have her in my arms and get lost to somewhere, where no one would irritate us. Everyone was teasing me and I was getting irritated. I looked at her she had already transformed into a tomato by their endless teasing. But s
Maurvi's POVGautam was calling me every day telling me to come back. He said that he was missing me. Well, even I was missing him a lot.Last two weeks have been very busy. My mom was going crazy. She was getting emotional all the time and was pampering me like anything. So much so that she was feeding me with her hand.Dad was also getting emotional but both of them were very happy that Gautam and his family were going to take care of me just the way they do.The house was bursting with activities and excitement as the preparation for the wedding was going on in full swing...One day Sagar called me on my phone. He wanted to meet me so I invited him to home. He told me about the situation between them. I had promised that I would help him so I suggested a few things.He even asked me to accompany him to a party as he wanted me to see her. I was very curious about her so I went with him. As it is I wanted to see her expressions and body language around Sagar... I met her a few more t