OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 41 – 50
Episode 49
My eyes were now accustomed to crying, and it felt natural. I was so upset and agitated with myself for doing all this for a hopeless, repulsive, and unfeeling man who doesn’t care for anyone except himself. Why did I think he could change?
What would everyone think? That the wife had planned for her husband and he betrayed her.
I know I deserved all this for believing in him. What did I do to deserve this punishment?
I took my dinner plate and sat on the sofa. Why should I starve because of some jerk?
He proved that we are still strangers despite being together for almost 4 months. Nothing has changed, and nothing will change.
Our relationship has no future and will never progress.
I took a spoonful of rice, but it refused to reach my mouth. I had lost my appetite. I put the spoon down. I wouldn’t eat. I gave the entire hall a final glance. How wonderful the night could have been only if…
It was 1:40 am on the clock. Ansh still hadn’t come home. I grabbed a few soda cans from the fridge. Then I saw the untouched cake lying on the table. I had personally ordered it.
I don’t know why it felt really awful. Being hurt was like an understatement.
Quickly, in one gulp, I drank. The cold liquid brought relief to my aching heart.
I didn’t have the energy to change. I sank onto the sofa again. I drank until I was satisfied, until all my pain seemed to vanish, and my heart felt light as a feather. My eyes gave up, but the tears didn’t stop.
I didn’t even look in the mirror. I know I must look miserable. Miserable as ever.
We shouldn’t have expectations because when they aren’t fulfilled, all we can expect is pain.
Pain that seems endless, stretching into infinity. And the heart shatters into pieces.
I drifted into a deep sleep on the sofa itself, surrounded by the sweet fragrance of flowers.
At least I will have the feeling of doing something to make him happy, but destiny had other plans reserved for me.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 41 – 50
ANSH’S POV
When I saw Ahana speaking to that person the previous night, I was really agitated. I wonder what they talk about every day.
But I know I didn’t have the right to. No matter how hard I try, I always end up getting angry and upset.
What is so interesting in him that I don’t have? Anyways, I ignored her for the entire day.
When I returned late at night, I saw her awake. Actually, she is always awake when I come home.
What surprised me more was that she had brought gifts for me. It was unexpected.
A handsome and crisp black shirt, I didn’t have one. A Ganesha idol and yellow roses. I wish they were the red ones. But after my cold behavior, I knew I don’t deserve those either.
How happily she asked if she was the first one to wish me and what did I do. I let her down by saying she wasn’t.
I didn’t even remember it is my birthday. I know a person can’t forget their own birthday, but I was busy like hell. Did I mess up things more?
Of course, she was the first one. She always had been the first one.
I had to do this because I know she deserved someone better.
How cruel of me that I didn’t even thank her. I am really such a bad person. I don’t deserve it.
She really must have wanted to be angry with me. Although this morning I couldn’t control myself from wearing that shirt.
It fitted perfectly. Just made for me. It really made me look more handsome. Granny used to always say that I looked more charming in black. It suits me.
Now what was I doing, after openly running away from her from the office and hiding somewhere away from everyone and sitting all alone on my birthday in a deserted bar and drinking.
While everyone is busy calling me to attend the surprise party, I am sitting with strangers and staring at the blank wall.
I am sure it’s Ahana who has done all the arrangements and they will be the best. I know I am missing everything, but I wish I had an option.
I have to do this, or else Ahana will not suffer a lifetime with someone like me. I can’t make her suffer more.
She will be angry now, but I know she’ll understand.
I gave an excuse that I am busy, but I know everyone was waiting for me. I did let everyone down.
It was finally 1:30 am now.
“Sir, we are closing now. If you want anything else,” I shook my head in negation and handed him my credit card.
When I entered the home, it was so beautifully decorated. Roses and lilies everywhere.
I saw the cake in the middle, and of all, I saw her. Ahana. She was sleeping on the sofa.
I went towards her. Her black dress had gone above her knees, exposing her skin. She was all curled up and sleeping like a baby. I sat down beside her near the sofa. I could see faint marks on her cheeks.
She was crying.
I made her cry. I saw the untouched plate of food. If she behaved this way, she’ll surely starve herself.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 41 – 50
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