Semua Bab My Brother's Bride: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Avni's POV " I told you. " I said and started to move when he stopped me again. " Didn't you know he was rich?? Richer than your father. He could buy the stable he worked in. " He asked me at once with a frowned face. " I didn't marry him for his money. " I said, giving an explanation. Somehow it hurt me a lot. I didn't want him to assume that I was with John for his money. " You don't have to say that... I already know that. In fact, we all know that." He said immediately. " I came to know only when he brought me to meet your parents. Trust us, I really didn't know... " I gave the explanation again but he did not let me finish it. " My father wanted to give you John's share but you refused it and all other offers of financial help. So I know that you are not like that. "" I don't want it... I have my own money. It is nothing big as per your standard but it is more than enough to be independent. I inherited it from my mother. " I said and he kept looking at me for a long

Robert's POV I was going to my work and was still thinking about Avni. I was supposed to leave in the morning itself but thought to spend some more time with her. But I think she was getting uncomfortable around me, so I thought that it would be much better if I left her alone. I still remember the day, I saw her for the first time. My mom had told me that John was bringing someone to meet them. She was very excited that maybe she was going to meet her future daughter-in-law. She wanted me to come too but as I was in Mumbai at that time, I said that I would try to come as soon as possible. But after a few hours, she gave me the terrible news of the accident. I just dropped everything and rushed there. I came to know that he was already married to an Indian girl. I looked for her and saw a very simple but pretty girl. She was extremely shocked and shattered, staring at some imaginary point on the horizon. Her eyes were lifeless. It seemed that she was totally oblivious to the w

Avni's POV The whole next week was spent in more or less the same manner. The bond between the kids and me was getting stronger day by day. It was Friday night again. I was having dinner when I realized that Robert might come on the next day. I again felt embarrassed when I recalled that he had called last week and asked if I wanted him to come back and I had bluntly said, No. I looked at the phone, thinking, what would I say if he again asked if I wanted him to come home?? I had no idea... I don't know if I wanted to see him or not. He did not call and I don't know why I felt bad. But why should he call to take permission from her? It was his home, he could come and go anytime he wanted. He just wanted to know if she was settled or not or if the kids were fine or not. I was not coming home as he didn't have to. Because now I was here to take care of his wards. I went to my room to sleep but sleep was too far off from my eyes. I just kept thinking about how he made me feel d

Avni's POVI couldn't sleep well last night. It was morning, and I was glad to leave bed. The night seemed to have gone on forever. I went to take a shower, and after getting ready, I went to the breakfast room.I just drank a cup of coffee and had a few cookies which Mrs Gomes had made yesterday. It was quite early for the kids to start their day, so I went to the stables. I was too restless since last night. So I saddled one of the horses and went riding. I was riding very fast as if I wanted to leave my thoughts behind me. All of a sudden, the horse stumbled into a pit, and I fell down. Before I could get up, the horse took off, leaving her alone.It was my fault I didn't see it as I was still trying to get rid of my thoughts. I was not hurt badly but still was not in a condition or mood to walk back to the stables.I was sure that when the horse would reach the stables, one of the stablemen or maybe Tom would come looking for me.I wanted to be alone as it was, so I lay down ther

Avni's POV I had to say something to end this awkward silence. " The kids are so excited to see you, they miss you when you are not around. " " Hmmm, and what about you? Did you miss me too? Are you happy and excited to see me as well?? " He asked all of a sudden. I didn't know what to say. " I was just saying that it would be better if you could spend more time here in Ranikhet, kids really need to be around you. " I tried to find something to say that was safe to say." That is not possible... I have to work and travel a lot. But I promise I will try to come for a longer period. " He said and I nodded politely. Mrs Ghomes served the brunch as it was a bit late for breakfast. We enjoyed it with gusto as I was very hungry after the ride, and so was he after riding and walking all the way back. " Mrs Ghomes is such a fabulous cook... I am being a glutton. " I said, and he smiled and nodded, saying that he felt the same. " Mrs Ghomes, can you please pack a lunch for the kids sin