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Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 27. Dead End
RAAHI"I have a question, Raahi," Saksham muttered.I looked at him."Yes?" I questioned."Why didn't you tell your parents everything regarding Aarhaan? Why did you suffer so much?" He questioned.I chuckled."Well, perks of having conservative and strict parents. They trust other people much more than their daughter," I joked.Well, my parents were equally the culprit of the pain I had gone through. And maybe that's why I can never forgive them in future. If I can survive without Aarhaan, I can survive without my parents."Are you joking?" Saksham asked, looking at me."Am I at a stage to make jokes?" I retorted, looking at him."Nah. I'm sorry," he moved back.I quickly finished the last few morsels on my plate and stood up."What happened?" He asked."I'm done with my lunch. I should probably get back to work," I passed on a fake smile."Okay," he nodded.I walked inside the kitchen of the restaurant with my food plate. The past few days were a bit tough, but I could say that it w
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 28. The Wedding
FLASHBACKRAAHII could say that I was living a nightmare. My parents had decided that I will be marrying Aarhaan and I had no say in it.And after that, the preparations for the wedding began. The very next day, my parents met with Arhaan's parents and finalized the date for the wedding which was after two months. Along with that, Arhaan's father demanded a hefty dowry of ten lacs, saying that he had done a lot so that he could marry me and that's the least my parents can do for him. Arhaan didn't interfere in those talks, and even though my parents thought for a while because that much money wasn't something that they had, but even after that, they happily agreed to the dowry.And when everything was finalized, the realisation seeped into me that my life will be forever miserable. I would be lying if I didn't try a couple of things to escape this wedding. I knew I was living off my parents so there was no way I could survive without them, so the only thought of not surviving came
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 29. Psychopath's Wife
RAAHIFLASHBACKI was sitting in the car that was moving towards my hell and I wasn't in a state to say a word. I just remained quiet throughout the entire drive.And then, finally, the car stopped in front of a gigantic bungalow. I don't know why I felt the urge to look out from the window and that's what I did. The moment I looked out, I was surprised. The bungalow was huge and it was decorated beautifully with lights and flowers. The moment I looked around, my heart started thumping rapidly and I didn't know how to react."This is my dad's house. Your in-law's home. We will be staying here for a week and after that, we will be moving to our own house," Arhaan announced.I looked at him and gave him a nod with an uncomfortable smile. And then, someone got the door for us, as the door was opened, I got out of the car and so did Arhaan. After that, he had held my hand tightly. I gulped and then we entered the house.As I stepped inside the house, a middle-aged woman was there, to wel
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 30. Dodging Him
FLASHBACKRAAHII heard the door closing behind him, and at that time, I clutched the bed sheets tightly and closed my eyes. I didn't even want to see him at any cost.No. I couldn't let myself submit to him. I had to protect myself even though there was no point in protecting anymore. I had to do something at any cost.I continued to brainstorm ideas when he sat beside me."I'm the happiest today," he slurred.He has been drinking? Oh shit! What do I do now?All of a sudden, the fear in me increased exponentially and I stayed there clueless."Are... Are you drunk?" I stammered."Yeah! Just... Just a bit as I wanted to celebrate my happiness," he slurred.I gulped. This wasn't the wedding night I had expected."Come now. I want to make love to you now. I want to fuck you in so many ways that you would never be able to imagine."His words made me feel disgusted. I was about to get out of the bed when he held my hand and pulled me near him."Hey? Where are you going? You will have to as
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 31. She Found A Mother
RAAHIFLASHBACKEven though I had my doubts, I don't know why but I felt like doing whatever Maa said.I started preparations for cooking. I made the pudding and knowingly spoiled it. And then, at the breakfast table, I waited for Arhaan and his father to taste the pudding.The moment they took a bite, they spit that pudding out immediately."What the hell is this?" Arhaan's father shouted."Who the heck puts salt in the pudding?" Arhaan roared, looking at me angrily.I gulped and looked for Maa who was standing there silent. Tears found their way to my eyes and I wondered if it was Maa's ploy to make me suffer more or what?"Arhaan! This girl doesn't even know how to cook. Haven't her parents taught her anything?" His father scoffed as he gave me a disgusting look."I had no idea about this dad. I thought she sat at home for two years, she should have learnt cooking," Arhaan's tone was equally frustrated."You will be leaving for your home next week. How will you eat? She doesn't kno
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 32. A Condition
FLASHBACKRAAHII have had spent the most beautiful days of my life with Maa. She taught me a lot, and we did have a lot of fun. She was like my friend, who would listen to my endless gossips and chattering. In the disguise of teaching me to do household chores, we spent our happy times together.Within two months, Maa was my best friend and much more closer to me than my own mother. She understood me in a way that my mother couldn't even bother. She cared for me, she loved me and above that, she respected me and my thinking.Maa and I had one thing in common. Our pain. Our pain of being tortured by our respective husbands. Arhaan's father used to torture her almost daily. A couple of days, I have found myself hearing Maa's screams and crying to sleep. Fresh bruises on her body and a couple of horrific moments. And the fear that Arhaan is much worse of a monster than his father scared the shit out of me.Respect. That's a small word, but that's what I crave the most. I crave a bit of
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 33. Madness
ARHAANFLASHBACKI was infuriated for a second when Raahi had such atrocious demand for me. I wanted to slap the shit out of her at that time but I refrained myself as I remembered something. I had a conversation with my dad yesterday and it stopped me from doing anything to her."Before you start off your married life with Raahi. I do have something to tell you, Arhaan," dad spoke."What's that?" I asked him."Your mom isn't my first wife," he admitted."What?" I was shocked. How could that be possible?"Yes. I had a wife before your mom," he spoke.I was entirely shaken. I didn't know what to say or what to do. For a minute, I was num. But then, where is she?"What happened to her?" I questioned."She is no more," dad gasped.I was even more surprised."She committed suicide," he replied."What?" It was a shocker."Yes. She couldn't bear the ways I treated her, and out of pain, she committed suicide. She was such a weak woman," he groaned."Oh!" I nodded.The moment was uncomfortab
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 34. An Old Friend
FLASHBACKRAAHIThe moment Aarhaan agreed to that condition, I was surprised, but then, I realised that I had to live with that now.I had to understand that now my life would be like this and as my parents told me, I had to accept it, but I couldn't. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't accept this as my life.But still, having no other way, I had to do that. And then, my life became monotonous. I had to wake up early in the morning, prepare for breakfast and lunch and wait for Arhaan to leave for the office. When he left for the office, I had to go on with the household chores like cleaning and laundry. I had to wash his dirty clothes and everything and then prepare dinner. He would return home, have his dinner and we would go to sleep. I didn't argue with him and tried my best to do everything that he says so that he doesn't get angry, and ended up doing something that I never want him to do.But leaving Alcohol and Cigarettes was something really tough for him. He used to remain
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Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) Epilogue
TWO YEARS LATER RAAHI I was wrapping up my shift when I heard a car honk and I immediately knew who it was. I smiled and looked towards the door of the restaurant, waiting for them. And then, the door finally opened, and Arohi ran towards me with a trophy in her hand. "Mumma!" She jumped in happiness as she hugged me tightly. I hugged her back and kissed her forehead. "Your daughter is a champ," Saksham muttered as he stood beside me. "I know that," I winked. "Mumma! I won first prize at the speech competition," Arohi proudly boasted as she handed over the trophy to me. "Wow! Congratulations baby," I happily spoke. My daughter was rocking in her school and I wanted nothing more. "The topic was about superheroes, and everyone spoke about spiderman, ironman or superman, but my speech was the most different," she muttered. "Oh really? What was it?" I questioned. "I talked about you. Because you're my superhero, Mumma," Arohi replied and hugged me. Arohi's words made me feel
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 48. Freedom
RAAHI "Divorce? Raahi, have you gone nuts? Do you want to divorce your husband when he needs you the most? No good wife divorces her husband," my mother shouted at me. "Well, no one was there with me when I needed people the most. To hear me, to be by my side and to not ask me to tolerate everything I suffer, so why should I be with them in their hard times?" I calmly replied. "Raahi. You're Arhaan's wife. You can't do this," she shouted again. "Why Mumma? Why am I pressurised to be a good wife? Why is it so important? Nobody asked Arhaan to be a good husband, nobody told him anything, then why me?" I questioned. I then turned towards Maa and looked at her. "Maa. Tell me. If I tried to complain about Arhaan, why was I sushed by my parents and my in-laws? Whenever you tried to take my side, why were you punished along with me? We weren't criminals, we didn't murder someone, so why?" I looked at her with teary eyes. "Raahi. You're a woman. We have to live under the shadows of our
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 47. Gift To Self
RAAHI I went numb when I heard the news. I looked at Saksham and Mrinal, and it felt like they were expecting a reaction out of me. But I just couldn't. I didn't know what to feel. I didn't even feel a glint of sympathy at this news. "Raahi!" Saksham nudged me out of my thoughts. "Yeah?" I looked at him. "Are you okay?" He questioned. "Yeah! I am," I replied with a smile. "The news," Mrinal muttered. "Yeah! What did the officer say?" I questioned. "He told us to reach to the hospital. They have informed Arhaan's parents and your parents as well," Saksham informed. For a second, I panicked. My cover was blown up. What rubbish would I have to hear from my parents and Arhaan's father? How would I even face Maa? "Raahi," Saksham tapped my shoulders. "Yeah. I think we should go," I replied. And then, I looked at Mrinal. "Don't worry, I will take care of Arohi and will handle the party," she responded with a warm smile. "Thank you so much," I thanked her. And then, I left wit
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 46. A Phone Call
RAAHI I screamed at Arhaan to get out of my house. I had no idea how I got the strength to face him and do this. But all I knew was that I have had enough, and if I fight this time, I could never do this. "Baby. I love you, why are you saying this? Why are you asking me to get out?" Arhaan's tone suddenly changed. He was trying to butter me, but this wasn't going to work this time. "But I don't. I don't love you and I have never loved you," I screamed at the top of my voice. "Raahi," he looked shocked. "Arhaan. Get out, or else... I will make sure whatever I said about Arohi," I threatened him again. Arhaan looked at me. His eyes were full of anger, but I wasn't afraid of him anymore. I could never be afraid of him after this. "You're gonna pay off this Raahi," he growled. "If anything named Karma exists, it will be you who will be paying the price," I replied, looking deep into his eyes. And then, he walked out of my apartment. The moment I could feel Arhaan's absence from
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 45. She Retorted
RAAHI "Ah....arhaan," I stuttered. I looked at him. I knew his wicked smile and the way he talked. I knew this wouldn't be good for me. I closed my eyes tightly. No! I can't fall weak now. I can't. I have suffered for seventeen years, and after this, I finally managed to escape and create a little happy place for myself. I can't let Arhaan ruin that for me anymore. I opened my eyes and looked at him. I won't get scared anymore. "What are you doing here?" I questioned him in a confident voice. "Damn! You spoke a complete statement without stuttering. That's something new," he winked as he walked towards me. I gulped as I took my steps backwards. I had no idea what Arhaan had in his mind right now. All I knew, was that after this, he would drag me back to Delhi and I couldn't let that happen. "Where is Arohi?" He questioned. Arohi! How could I even forget her? Mrinal! Thank God Arohi is with Mrinal, and she would keep my baby safe. "Aru!" Arhaan shouted, looking around the ti
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 44. Birthday
RAAHI"Come on, Arohi. Hurry up, or else you will be getting late for school," I muttered as I packed her lunch."Yes, Mumma. I'm coming," she replied from the room.I quickly served both of us breakfast as I was already getting late for work, and I didn't want that. And then, Arohi walked towards the dining table and sat on her seat. She started having breakfast."Mumma, I did my hairs today," she proudly boasted.I looked at her, and even though her hairs were a bit messy, she did it nicely. I smiled."It's good. It will just need a little bit of care from Mumma, and it will be fine," I winked.The initial few days were tough for both of us, with Arohi asking for her Daddy and disrespecting me and other stuff, but slowly, she started learning things, and three months were enough for our bond to improve. She was being a good girl, and I felt proud of her.She used to notice me, that I managed work and home altogether, and with that, she started helping me with little chores. Those we
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 43. Escape
FLASHBACKRAAHIAnd all the preparations took me a year, but still, I waited patiently because I could make no mistakes.One Day...I served a cup of tea to Arhaan."Raahi. Listen," he muttered."Yeah?" I questioned."The cameras in our house aren't working properly, so I have turned them off. A guy might come to fix it the day after tomorrow," he spoke."Okay," I nodded.Actually, the cameras were working fine, it was I who pulled out a couple of wires so that they malfunction. I had to do that because, in order to escape, I needed the cameras to remain turned off.I was about to turn around and walk away, but then Arhaan held my wrist tightly and pulled me close to him."Ah!" I hissed in pain."Before, you leave, let me make one thing very clear," he husked.He was looking at me dangerously, and I gulped. He looked scary."One mistake and you have no idea what the consequences can be," he howled.I gulped."There won't be any mistake," I weakly mumbled.I can't afford to make mistak
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 42. A Plan
FLASHBACKRAAHI"How could you even scold my daughter? Who gave you the right to do that?" I heard Arhaan's angry words as he pulled my hairs and made me stand up. My forehead was hurting badly due to the hit, but he didn't care."You will have to be taught a lesson," he growled and then, he dragged me towards the room."I'm sorry, please, don't," I cried as I didn't want to bear that.But all my pleas were going to fall on dead ears as Arhaan care about nothing. He just needed reasons to torment me, and when he has got one, he wouldn't let it go at any cost.He dragged me to the room and whipped me with the same belt, and when he was done with that, he asked me to get up and go to prepare for dinner.I somehow tolerated all the pain, and when I walked towards the kitchen, I looked at Arohi. She looked confused by what happened. Maybe, initially, she thought she was happy that Arhaan scolded me, but in my later condition, I could see in her eyes that my daughter was scared of it.But
Psychopath's Wife (The Escaped Wife) 41. As Time Passed
FLASHBACKRAAHIAnd the journey continued. Day after day, year after year, I was tormented, tortured by Arhaan just because he was my husband and he had a right to do so.He played the part of a perfect husband when outside, proudly showing me off like I'm his trophy, at parties and get-togethers. I had to learn to do make up and hide my scars, I had to learn to put a fake smile on my face and talk with everyone.Even if he introduced me to new people, he never mentioned them my name, he used to address me as Mrs Arhaan Awasthi. No one apart from our family knew my name, not even our neighbours or Arhaan's friends or colleagues. He was successful at wiping off my existence entirely and was proud of it.With all the show off of being a perfect husband and his trophy wife, no one knew what happened behind those closed doors. The ones who knew just told me to accept it as my fate and make amendments.I was abused and raped on a daily basis. He would beat me, humiliate me, hurl abuses at
