*Nakul Pov*I woke up startled and looked around with a frown. What was I dreaming yesterday? I thought, rubbing my forehead and closed my eyes.After a few minutes, I got up and started getting ready lost in my thoughts. I can’t believe I was about to punch someone yesterday.I walked out of the room to see her rushing out of hers and climbing down the stairs in a hurry. I followed her calmly and glanced at another suit of hers and the this skirt too has a slit at the back like yesterday.What did I tell her and what is she wearing? I said skirts, but not this short or with that slits too, right. And she couldn’t even say that she is uncomfortable.When I reached the door, I saw her walking inside the James house. Great! Why does she always try to go there all the time?I know that her sister is mad at her then why is she always there to torture her sister. I shook my head and waited near the car to see James and she walked outside with her sweety following them glaring at both of th
*Maheshwari Pov*“Please come this way.” I said, nodding at the people who are here for a meeting and walked to the meeting room.“Mr. Singh will be here soon.” I added when they all settled and left the room before walking to the elevator.However, when it opened, he stepped out and I immediately moved away from his way. He continued walking inside the room and I followed him.I sat on the chair away from all to look after whether it is going as planned and checked the file. When there were any points raised, I just noted them.When the meeting is over, he shook hands with all of them after coming out of the meeting room and they all left.I sighed and made my way inside the elevator and reached the cabin. I am finally comfortable with all this by the second week of work.The first meeting, I was so worried, but it kind of went well and now I feel I can do better by each meeting. I sat in my chair and tugged the skirt down feeling little uncomfortable but not too much.“Miss Guptha!
*James Pov*“So, you are here? Where were you the whole night?” she asked, strolling near to me as I was sitting on the small wall attached to the house.I remained silent and just stared at her still thinking what was I even thinking. She frowned, but reached near to me and looked around like she is feeling awkward.Good! Because I am not far away from that. Why? Why did I kiss her yesterday? I should have walked away. Actually, I shouldn’t have stayed in the house only like the past few days and return only during early morning to catch that little sleep.“You only sleep for a few hours and you missed them completely today.” She pointed out as if she can read my mind but she can’t.If she does, then she would know I am kind of contemplating to take her to investigate right now. Now, I remember the anger I was feeling yesterday and it has increased more now.“You will not dine with Nakul anymore in his house.” I said and she immediately frowned at me.But her expression changed to sm
*Nakul Pov*“Hello!” I said, lifting the call while trying to work on the details of a company I used to be in charge completely before coming here.“Sir! I just saw Manish in the elevator and saw him with normal expression. Did you just warned him?” my manager asked making me frown.“What are you talking about Ms. Manjula?” I asked and she fell into silence.“You mean she didn’t tell you or you just didn’t do anything about it?” she asked and I rubbed my forehead already having a headache with little sleep.“If you have something to say clearly, then say it.” I said in a hard tone and she sighed.“He was harassing her, Sir. I asked her to inform you about it as he demanded her today to meet him to get the company’s pendrive with has important information. I thought she did today morning when she met me, but now I have returned from the meeting and was leaving for home only to see Manish with his normal self on my way downstairs.” She explained and I stilled.“Who is this she?” I ask
*Maheshwari Pov*“I am really fine. Please, you need not do this.” I said, pleading him when he walked into my room the second night.“What’s your problem?” he asked in an irritated tone.My problem is I don’t want to wake up again in your arms, Mr. Singh. It is completely wrong with you loving my Di.“I am not wishing to be here too.” Saying that he left and I sighed laying back on the bed.This whole day he was literally breathing on my neck getting breakfast and lunch and even dinner delivered and called me on time to downstairs along with checking on me in the middle.I closed my eyes and immediately sat up remembering the way that guy touched me and… god! I thought, rubbing my arms and glanced at the door.No! I will not do anything stupid like asking him or anything. He is just my boss! I mumbled to myself and stood up from the bed before covering myself with the blanket.I walked out of the room and tiptoed downstairs without making a sound. I reached the living room and switc
*Maheshwari Pov*“Your bruise is disappearing.” Di said, giving a small smile and James nodded at her words but stuffed food in his mouth.I smiled at Di and James before glancing at Nakul to see him having his dinner as usual bringing from outside. At least he is having breakfast here only and that too because Di asked him to.“Yeah! Now, I do not even fear of elevators and all other things.” I said pointedly so that the man beside me understands it.And he did, the way he let the spoon stay in air, but immediately recovered without making a sound. I glanced at the people before me to see them not looking at each other properly only.Well, this is the first time I saw Di being awkward before a guy as she always seems to be confident and know what to do all the time. Is she really that attracted to him?It would be awesome, but then I remember James would never leave Nakul which means if they get together then Nakul had to see them together and would get hurt.But if they both like ea
*Swathi Pov*“Urgh!” I screamed, walking inside the house and he followed me with the same angry expression.“I can’t believe you did this.” I said, but stopped in my tracks before stepping near the fabric remembering it.“Move!” he snapped, but I turned, pushing him away.“My work is there and I can’t let it get damaged.” I snapped back and he glared at me which I returned without backing down.“Fine! I will walk carefully.” He said, but I shook my head.“First, I will go and get changed. Then I will return before arranging them properly to give you way. And then you can come in.” I ordered and he folded his arms.“Do you have special powers to not ruin them?” he asked, but I shook my head.“If I ruined them myself, then I will be little sad, but if others do it, then I will be angry and will do something to increase my headache. So, my plan is good.” I replied nodding.“Move!” he ordered and I can see his jaw twitching.“No!” I said stubbornly.“That’s it!” saying that he lifted me
*Parvathi Pov*I entered Maha’s room and walked slowly to the bed, staring at the pictures on the wall. It’s been one month since I entered her, but now hearing Satish himself say don’t be mad at her I don’t know why I feel I am doing something wrong by being angry at her.Stopping near one frame I stared at him smiling happily while holding our daughter. I smiled and pressed my fingers to his face.Rakesh! Help me here. Why did she do this? Did I make a mistake by not telling Maha the whole truth? But… but I felt selfish and didn’t want her to think me as weak. I had this confidence that she would just listen and leave the matter there itself.Did I think wrong about her mindset? Do you think what I am thinking now is wrong? I continued to question him before closing my eyes.You were always there whenever I need you. Now, I need you more than you can think. What should I do this time, Rakesh?“I am fine, Mom!” I said, smiling at her and she frowned, but walked away.I immediately le
*Swathi Pov*“What happened to him?” hearing the question I opened my eyes and removed my goggles to see her looking to her right.I followed the direction before realizing what she is looking at and smirked before covering my eyes again with goggles and leaned back enjoying the sun.“He is angry.” I replied as a matter of fast.“Yeah? I thought he is looking like he found a treasure. Did you both fought already? Today is just the second day of your honeymoon.” She pointed out.“Maybe he is mad because she is spending time with us instead of him.” Another voice pointed out from my left.“He only pushed three of us to go for a sun bath.” Tina pointed out from my right.“Yeah! And we even took her shopping yesterday evening like he asked.” Grandma said from my left.“That is actually one of the problems.” I finally said and immediately felt their gazes on me, after which I removed the goggles and stared at them.“He is partly angry because I bought only bikini’s and shorts. As I am only
*James Pov*“So, Nakul and Maha have not divorced?” this question actually surprised me because that is just not the matter I explained to her.“No! He hasn’t even come to the court.” I replied and she nodded with a blank expression.I moved my hand to push her hair back and immediately felt her jaw tightened when I touched her cheek. So, she is actually angry, but hiding it or trying to control it.“I can understand about that because he is the one who applied for an annulment and Maha asked Dad to do as per Nakul’s wish.” She mumbled to herself and then narrowed her eyes.“Dad knows about all this!” she stated and I nodded to which she shook her head.“What I don’t understand is, how are we not divorced when I was the one who filed for this and I also asked my lawyer to go ahead with it?” she asked looking at me and suddenly my worry about her reaction turned into anger.“Yeah! I saw how much you wanted to finish off this marriage.” I said, snorting and moved away to sit at the othe
*Maheshwari Pov*I groaned only to groan more feeling the pain in my head. I don’t know whether I can call it just pain or that something is hitting my head.Closing my eyes tightly I moved my hands to hold my head, but realized my hands were kind of not moving. I frowned and opened my eyes only to scream which immediately affected my pain.There is some person’s head before my eyes and then I remembered about getting ready for the date. But we didn’t walk into the restaurant right and we went to a club.Oh god! Did we return to the restaurant? I thought with a panic and tried to move away and with each effort the pain is increasing.And then suddenly I was released, making my mind go blank, but I can hear the voices. Then something was put in my hand when I was still closing my eyes and my hand was moved to reach my mouth.I was about to be drugged! I realized when a small tablet kind reached my lips because of which I immediately pushed away the hand from mine before throwing the ta
*Maheshwari Pov*“Mom! Dad!” Di said, looking at both of them and I too stared at them feeling worried.“What did we do?” Mom asked us and I wanted to tell her that it is not what they had done but how they are behaving.“We both are divorcees here and you are acting as if we are going to a date for the first time in our lives.” Di stated.“It is mine!” I whispered which she tactfully ignored, but stiffened hearing that.“With Dad giving away rules and regulations while you are giving away your worry. We both will be fine.” Saying that she held my hand and dragged me out of the house.“You never went on a date?” she asked the moment she started driving.“No!” I replied and waited for her to laugh.“I don’t believe you! I saw how crazy Nakul was for you and you guys must have gone somewhere for sure.” She said and I turned to stare at her.“With James coming with us every time?” I asked and she stiffened hearing his name but cleared her throat before giving a nod of understanding.“So,
*Swathi Pov*“What are you thinking?” I gave her a side glance, but continued to drive along with trying to control my thoughts.“About Job!” she replied in a whisper and I frowned.“Why? It is not like your first day.” I pointed out and turned the car reaching near the company.“It feels like that only. I don’t know how to behave and what should I do regarding the middle door. And also what should I… should I use to address him.” She continued and I didn’t have any words to say hearing all that.“Maha!” I mumbled, reaching the company and she got out, but I too not wishing for her to go inside without I say something to assure her.“Look, you were not wrong in any of this and you need to keep some control or even change yourself. Just do what you wish to and keep yourself happy.” I said and she gave a sad smile.“I wish to go near him and not leave his hand at all, even though if he pushes me. That is not a bright thing to do, right?” she asked and I shook my head.“Maybe not that!”
*Swathi Pov*“What is all this?” I heard the question, but didn’t look back to see him and just continued to check whether everything is packed.“Like you asked, I am moving out. And like I said, I am doing it sooner.” I just replied and nodded to myself when I saw everything is properly packed even in a little time.“I didn’t mean it like that and why did you even think I am asking you to leave? I just asked you to pack and I will be doing the same. My job is over and we need not stay here anymore.” He explained and I sighed, turning around to stare at his confused face.“Why were we married?” I asked him and he frowned hearing my question.“To stop you from ruining my friend.” He replied when I didn’t utter another word.“Right! Why were we staying under a roof all these months?” I asked and this time he fisted his hands.“Because we wished to annul this marriage and we have to stay for six months to do it.” He replied but stepped into the room.“And I tried to sneak around along wi
*James Pov*“I didn’t do anything wrong. He killed her and I will kill his wife.” I groaned pressing my forehead with the heel of my hand.“That’s it!” I said, moving away from the glass and walked to enter the room where the bastard is being investigated.It took one week for me to get a chance of being in the investigation because of the hard officer in this city, but now even though the chance will be taken away with my interruption, I can’t stand back and listen to this crap.“He didn’t kill her! She killed two people. Actually was about to kill ten children, but he saved them.” I stated and nodded at the officer.“He is a drug addict and will keep on saying the words like a broken record. We have the complete acceptance of his crime and will send the tape of it by tomorrow. I don’t want anyone else to waste their time on this man. We had enough of this.” I added and glanced back to see the main officer walking into the room.“What is he still doing here? Yesterday I said he needs
*Maheshwari Pov*I took a sip from the coffee and closed my eyes, feeling an inch of relief which I know will wash away after finishing this and facing the future.Why? I thought, frowning still not understanding his behavior. I would have thought he would question me or even show anger, maybe even hurt yesterday.But all he did was tucking me in his arms and caressed my scalp while not giving me a chance to say anything. I still remember how many times I opened my mouth to talk to him.However, each single time he could just hug me more tightly and make a sound to maintain silence. Why? I thought again and turned around opening my eyes before pouring the liquid in the basin.“Coffee was not good?” I gasped and turned around to see him walking into the kitchen with a blank face which he held on to from yesterday.“Do you want some?” I asked, suddenly feeling awkward and that was more painful than the confusion I had in my head.“Sure!” saying that he looked around but not at me before
*James Pov*“Now, you are going to die.” Hearing those words from the device made my blood run cold along with everyone in the room.“But let’s wait for some time.” These added words are like some sort of balm to the pain and I glanced at the man who is locating the place with more hurry than before.“Don’t fall asleep on me like that again.” We heard the annoyed voice with felt so sick and I took a step back staring at Nakul who is looking pale now.Swathi moved away from him and walked to the door where I am standing typing on her phone, but I immediately took it away from her to which she glanced up.“Don’t call your parents and get them worried. We will find her and it is better to inform them after doing that.” I said staring at her tear filled eyes.“You sure you want to find her?” she asked, taking her phone back and stared out.“What are you saying?” I asked her frowning and she immediately stared at me with complete anger.“What am I saying is how you acted like a jerk with