Sonia's point of view... "My first condition is..." I started and he raised his hand. My voice caught up in the middle of my throat and I jerked a little. "I have a little to no patience, make sure you don't test it" he added a warning, it wasn't like he was listening to what I wanted him to, but it was more like he wanted me to tell him what he wanted to listen to. But...! No matter how much he threatened me, I had to take the risk. So, mustering all my courage, I closed my eyes and blurted out. "You must not ask me where I learned that art of curing!" I can't believe I just spoke out my first condition before him. There was silence filling the room. I anticipated a grunt at least. But nothing. Feeling weird I slowly opened one of my eyes to peered at him. His eyes were fixated on me, without even a blink and there wasn't any kind of expression on his face.I gulped down as his tensed silence was more terrifying than his grunt. He had been staring at me and suddenly he retorted
Sonia's point of view... I was sure he was going to grab me again but he didn't do it this time and weirdly hung his head staring at the floor those creases on his forehead could churn my gut. "How much time do you need to cure her?" he asked in a serious but normal tone, which was actually unbelievable to me. He had been so domineering all this while that I am used to it but his changed way of talking was sounding so odd. I calculated it in my mind. Her condition may need four to five sessions and there must be at least five days gap between every session. "A... At least three to four weeks...! But I need to check her once properly, actually more detailed" I assumed, his mother's condition was so bad but I thought it wouldn't take that long to wake her up. He stared at me surprised, still trying to comprehend. I gulped down if I made any mistake to anger him again. "One month...! Are you sure...!" he groaned and I stirred panicking. Did he think it was too much time? However
Author's point of view... Inside the Thakur Mansion, Mitali had a restless night. The day before was horrible for her. She lost her father and the one she loved was married to another girl. Who could sleep calmly in a situation like that? But the first phone call in the morning turned on her spirit. That dull and energy-less face was overexcited talking to someone on her phone. "Are you sure she slept on the balcony?""Yes ma'am, I sent you a video, you can check it on your own" the man on the other side confirmed confidently and sent the video to her. This might be the best news that she might have ever heard in her life. Though she knew that Arjun never touched any women or never let any girl lay a finger on him, she doubted that he might as the girl he married was so beautiful. Sonia had a face and figure that could make anyone crazy about her and Arjun was a man in his primes. But when she heard that Sonia slept on the balcony alone, she was overwhelmed. "I knew it, Arjun,
Sonia's point of view... Another mistake...! Are you nuts...! What the hell, Sonia...! Are you planning to be his prey? My subconscious mind smacked me a few times but...! Was that of any use now? I had already committed a blunder and now he was staring at me while his legs made their way to me. What the hell could I do? Should I just jump off the building from the balcony? Ugh...!! Don't be stupid...! Think...! "I...I...am sorry...!" I stuttered pleading with him, it wasn't working though. He stepped further and my whole frame started shivering vigorously. Last time he became a vampire, what about this time? "You are getting bold, huh...!" his grunting tone reverberated in the silent room and one of his eyebrows raised while a mischievous smirk tugged on his face. He was still in his towel, showing off his well-built and stiffened biceps and triceps. The hair on his forehead was still dripping water. No matter how much pressure I was in, I couldn't help but notice him. Wh
Arjun's point of view... I fought with Neha when I was little, for a beautiful doll she had, that I was pleased with. At that time everyone including my Mom tried to convince me that boys do not play with dolls.Yes, I knew it. But just because I liked it and I can't have it, I tried to ruin it.Mom stopped me and promised me that I would get my beautiful doll when I grew up. I thought it was so childish that I believed that. She said that the doll would stay with me forever and do whatever I told her to do, unlike the plastic ones. Every time I see this girl, standing before me, trembling, I remember Mom's words again.Is she a living embodiment of Mom's pledge, obediently awaiting my command? Intrigued, I find myself wondering if she is the very doll Mom spoke of.I was in my inbuilt study room when I saw her coming out of the bathroom. My eyes stuck on her and I felt an unknown jerk all over my body as if I touched a current wire. It was an inbuilt room separated by a mirror
Author's point of view... The Thakur Mansion was no less than a royal palace, spreading across a vast land containing more than two hundred rooms. Separated vast halls for gatherings and their exquisite decorations, were a topic among those who got the chance to visit them. Each corner of the mansion excels in the interior that exhibits royalism. There in the middle of the mansion, lay a beautiful and spiritual temple. One can experience spiritual solace in that ancient temple. Every morning, each member of the family has to assemble there for the morning Aarti( prayer). It was a rule set by their ancestors and they all followed it.If there is a new member in the family, they must pray first the next morning. Dhanraj Thakur, Arjun's grandfather was very particular about the rules and regulations of the family. As he walked out of his room, he saw all his family members were assembled in the temple including Mitali, except Arjun and his so-called wife. That was what Dhanraj exp
Author's point of view...Savitri joined them and called the little girl out. "Nikita, come out and say hello to your aunt" The girl slowly walked out and nodded. "They are Neha's children," she introduced them to Sonia with a friendly smile, "That's Neal and she is Nikita" The kids were so adorable that made Sonia bend forward and kiss them both affectionately. She didn't even start to talk to them when their mother stormed to them, out of nowhere and pulled her kids away from Sonia.She was ferocious as if Sonia was not a human but a plague that could affect her kids. "Hey, you...!" she grunted at Sonia, pointing a finger toward her as a warning, "Don't you ever dare come any closer to my kids" Sonia jolted back and hung her head, calmly. It was painful, being treated that way.What did she do wrong to get humiliated like this? Among all the family members she met so far, Neha and her grandfather were indifferent toward her. "Come, let's go" Savitri patted her shoulder as a g
Sonia's point of view... I froze as I saw the real animal in him, pinning me on the bed under his strong body. I know I can't get away from him, he was not going to stop regardless of what I attempted.But this time I didn't close my eyes. Though tears cascaded down unstoppably, I was still staring at him. Unbelievably, he stopped after a few seconds and glared into my eyes without a blink, slowly loosening his grip he raised himself. "Get up," he said sliding himself off me and sitting aside. I instantly jolted into a sitting position, covering the displaced saree."Go and clean yourself" he steered, wiping his forehead that was dripping sweat. I was still surprised. Was this for real? Did he just let me go? I ran into the bathroom as fast as I could and cleaned my face. When I got out after cleaning, he was still in the room, sitting on the bed. I have no idea what he was thinking. The way he acted a few minutes ago, I was sure he was going to...But what happened suddenly? D