OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
Episode 73
I don’t know what bound us together, but it wasn’t solely based on lust. It was something deeper, more passionate, and irresistible.
It wasn’t just a strong attraction. It’s something else… Something we couldn’t resist.
The bright sunlight coming through the corner of our room’s curtain woke me up. I glanced at the clock, and it was still 8 o’clock.
I felt a firm hand around my stomach. It was Ansh’s. He was still sleeping.
I smiled as I looked at him. His eyelashes looked beautiful in the morning light. I leaned forward and gently kissed his cheek.
He stirred, and I quickly closed my eyes, pretending to still be asleep.
I didn’t want him to know that I was already awake. I simply didn’t want this moment to end. I don’t know why, but I want it to last longer.
I felt him shifting beside me. I squeezed my eyes shut even tighter. He moved closer and lowered the bedsheet that covered us slightly.
Then he kissed my bare shoulder. I melted under his touch, hoping that things can improve.
There’s always sunshine after heavy rain. I remained still until I felt his slow, shallow breath.
“Ahana… I am truly sorry… This shouldn’t have happened…”
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
AHANA’S POV
“Ahana…. I am extremely sorry…
This shouldn’t have happened…”
I wish it wasn’t true. I wish I didn’t hear those words.
They were like daggers piercing my heart. I still couldn’t believe it. A wonderful morning turned into a nightmare.
I felt Ansh’s weight lift up from the bed as he went in for a shower. I heard the water gushing, and so were my tears.
My eyes were already wet. I covered myself entirely in the blanket. I don’t want Ansh to see me crying. But… Did he really say those words? Why?? What happened all of a sudden?
I thought he asked me to TRUST HIM… Last night.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
A while later, I heard the door close, and I looked around. He went. He abandoned me once again, like always. He asked me to trust him, and all he did this morning was to break it.
I thought it was the best thing that happened to me.
Good thing I didn’t readily believe him. I need to forget all this that happened and act normally. He won’t even understand that something happened between us.
Ansh Richand…. You’ll see that now that you have messed with the wrong person. You can’t hurt me unless I let you.
I went downstairs, and Sara informed me that Ansh already left. As expected.
I too had a quick breakfast. I was starving. I reached the office building at around 10. I was two hours late.
When I got off the lift, I saw Ansh standing in the corridor. One hand in his pocket and a glass of coffee in the other.
He was in his blackish blue trousers and a light cream shirt along with a blazer.
He was busy discussing his schedule with Jen. I stood still, watching him intently.
He rubbed his forehead with his fingers and turned. His usual habit followed by moving his hand through his hair. His eyes meeting mine.
Soon he turned his head away, saying something to Jen, and walked towards his cabin.
“Ansh…… Ansh… Wait!!!”
I called him from behind, literally running now. But he didn’t pay any heed and dashed into his office.
” Mam….”
“Jen… Later. I want to speak to Ansh. It’s urgent.”
“Actually, sir has an important conference meeting online with the Swiss dealers. He said anything urgent can also wait.”
“Oh!! Okay… Fine…”
I almost forgot about it. It was indeed important. Saved!!
Saying so, I returned to my cabin.
So, he is avoiding me now. Wow!!
Can’t he act a bit mature at this point of time? He is still a kid.
The entire day went without much happening. I stayed in my cabin doing some work and then watching a movie.
There wasn’t much to do in the office nowadays. So I invested some more time in researching about Zara. But I didn’t get any further lead.
It’s true, ‘You can’t find a person who doesn’t need to be found.’
And also, you can’t work out a relationship alone…. It has to be done from both ends.
I called Jaai a couple of times, but there was no answer. I wonder where did he vanish. There isn’t a day when he ignores my call.
Why was everyone around me making me crazy?
Ansh, Jaai… Both the guys are getting on my nerves. After trying multiple times, I gave up. Maybe he wanted some privacy.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
After 8, finally I locked my cabinet, and Jen locked the cabin. She said that Ansh was still in his cabin. He too didn’t leave that place the entire day.
I approached his cabin cautiously, contemplating whether or not to knock.
Should I talk to him directly or should I leave it be?
Eventually, I decided to act more maturely. Instead of knocking, I entered abruptly. Ansh was engrossed in his laptop, not even bothering to look up.
“Ansh… I want to…”
“Ahana… Not now. I am busy…”
“It’s important…”
But before I could finish my sentence, he abruptly got up and left the cabin, abandoning me once again. It has become a habit for him.
He didn’t even glance back once. He never reached out to me.
Enough is enough! Now I felt upset and angry. He can’t treat me like this.
I left the office and went straight home, feeling famished. I had a satisfying dinner.
Later, I made a Facetime call to my mother. She was enjoying herself. When she asked about Ansh, I gave her a straightforward response, even though I had to be blunt.
I told her he was in his study. Sometimes circumstances force you to become a fantastic liar.
Ansh rarely stayed at home anyway.
And I’m sure he won’t come home tonight. I didn’t even wait for him. I curled up in the large bed, where I slept alone.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
ANSH’S POV
Oh God!
Only I know how I’m avoiding Ahana… It’s difficult. It’s the worst-case scenario.
But I don’t understand why she wants to talk to me. I caught a glimpse of her from the corner of my eye. She was wearing an orange coral bell sleeve top and patterned pants, looking as stylish as ever.
But alas! I can’t face her. After what I did, I don’t want to hear her say that she regrets it all. I would feel incredibly guilty. It meant a lot to me.
I have been avoiding her since morning, and now that she is in front of me, it makes everything more difficult.
I don’t know what she wants to discuss. I just hope she doesn’t say what I’m thinking.
As soon as she entered the cabin, beads of sweat formed on my forehead.
I managed to avoid her gaze and quickly grabbed my car keys before leaving. It’s strange, but I didn’t have any other choice.
I didn’t know where I was headed, but I wanted to be far away from the piercing stare of those brown eyes and dimples. I need to work hard to lessen the guilt.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 71 – 80
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