MY ONLY ONE

10. Possession Without Permission

I never said yes.

He never asked.

Yet somehow, I was already his.

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AUTHOR'S POV

He placed Aradhya in the passenger seat, then settled into the driver's seat. He started the engine and drove off. Aradhya didn't say a single word.

But inside Abhimanyu's mind, chaos reigned. He kept replaying everything that had just happened-why it affected him so deeply and why he couldn't control it.

When the car stopped in front of the mansion, Aradhya immediately got out and walked toward the entrance.

Abhimanyu followed her. The entire mansion was silent; it was already past 11 p.m., so everyone must have been asleep.

Aradhya still didn't say anything. She didn't even look at him. She went straight to her room. Nobody knew what she was thinking.

Abhimanyu walked to his room with food in his hand. He knew she hadn't eaten anything, and skipping meals wasn't good for her-Raj had told him that earlier that day.

ARADHYA'S POV

As I walked into the room, I changed into my comfy night suit. Even then, my mind was stuck on just one thing.

What just happened?

Is it true-does he care?

Or did Abhimanyu sir get jealous of Raj?

Am I imagining all of this?

Oh God... I'm so confused.

I wanted to be with Raj, but destiny tied me to Abhimanyu. And he hates me-there's no doubt about that. But today... today felt different.

He held me by the waist. His cold hands touched my skin, and my stomach twisted at his sudden move. No one had ever touched me there before.

But he did.

And not only that-he said I was his wife. He punched Raj, out of jealousy, I guess. He was never like this before.

He hated me from the very first day itself. So why is he acting like this now? And why didn't he shout at me at all when he found out I was with Raj?

No. No, Abhimanyu sir... don't be like this with me. I won't be able to control myself around you. You're doing something to me-something I shouldn't crave, yet I'm craving it more, like a crazy woman.

Anyway, I was really hungry, so I ate the food she left and slept on the couch.

ABHIMANYU'S POV

As I walked out of the room, I went to the study. I didn't know what I was doing-or why I was doing these things. I had never done anything like this for anyone before. Not in my life.

But for her... I'm ready to give up my life.

I don't understand why. The moment I saw her for the first time, I wanted her. But she was too innocent for a devil like me, so I let it go.

Instead, I started hating her-thinking that hatred would help me stay away from her. I even made her hate me on the very first day itself.

But destiny had other plans. We got married without knowing each other, and I accepted it-though I was angry back then.

Not really at her... but at the situation.

And slowly, without even realizing it, I'm devouring her.

I want her, but she is too innocent for a devil like me. She won't be able to handle this side of me. She will be scared of me.

And my world is not meant for her. In my world, there is only red-blood-and darkness.

She won't accept me. I know that. So every single second, I keep my distance from her.

But today... today I lost control.

And now I want her completely. I am willing to be with her, and I will make her understand this world of mine. I will welcome her into it.

I have slept with many women, but with her, I don't want that. I don't want her body-I want her soul. I want to be with her always.

I will not touch her where she doesn't want to be touched. I will wait for her until she gives herself to me willingly.

Since the day I married her, I haven't touched another woman or slept with anyone else. Because I don't want anyone.

I only want her.

That's all.

She is mine.

Only mine.

Be ready, tulip, to come into my world-because I am making you mine in every possible way.

Now you cannot leave. Not even in death. I will follow you.

You cannot walk away from me, even if you want to, because I will not leave you.

Not in this life.

After some time, I went to my room and saw her sleeping peacefully on the couch. I knelt beside her and gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. She looks so beautiful when she sleeps-my tulip. What have you done to me?

I went back to the study room and slept there.

I woke up at 5 a.m. and saw her still sleeping peacefully, without any tension. My tulip.

I went to the gym and saw Aarav already working out there. I walked towards him and started doing some push-ups.

"How was it, bhabhi? Did you accept her?" Aarav asked me.

"Yes," I said calmly. "She will be my obsession from now onwards. I have accepted her-as my wife."

"Your bhabhi," I said with a wink.

He was shocked and asked again, "Are you serious, or are you joking this early in the morning?"

"Joking isn't my thing. You know that-this is real," I said.

"Oh God, please save my bhabhi from this devil," he muttered.

I didn't care. I focused on my workout, and after the gym, I went back to my room. She was still sleeping.

Sleep, tulip, as much as you want-because from today onwards, I will show you my obsession.

I went to the bathroom and freshened up. Today was Sunday, so I didn't have much work to do. I wore a muscle blue T-shirt with black pants and walked out.

By then, my tulip had woken up. She was rubbing her eyes, still half asleep. The moment her eyes landed on me, she stood up in shock.

A small chuckle tugged at the corner of my lips when I saw her like this.

And I said, "Go freshen up. We'll go downstairs for breakfast."

She was completely frozen at my words. I knew she must be shocked by my calm voice.

So again, I said, "Will you go by yourself, or should I pick you up in my arms and help you get ready?"

She immediately ran to the bathroom without wasting a single second. My tulip-isn't she cute?

After some time, she came out of the bathroom wearing a yellow suit. The moment her eyes met mine, she immediately looked away.

I walked towards her and whispered softly, "Beautiful."

I guess she heard it immediately. Her cheeks turned red, and she looked down.

She was blushing, and God-I wanted to hug her tightly and kiss her.No, no, Abhimanyu. You have to stay calm.

Don't lose control.

Stay strong.

And I said, "Shall we go now?"

She looked at me and nodded. We walked together, and the moment we reached downstairs, I could feel everyone's eyes on us. She kept looking down.

Maybe she's shy, I thought. As soon as we reached the dining table, she passed me and went to sit beside Avani.

But I called her, "Where are you going? Come sit with me," and I pulled the chair out for her.

She was shocked to hear my words. Even my family looked surprised at my sudden change in behavior.

And then that monkey gang started with their "whistle, whistle," and even Aarav joined them.

I just rolled my eyes and said, "She is my wife. She should sit beside me. What's new in that?"

"It's not new, beta," Papa said, smiling, "but it's new because you said it."

Everyone chuckled, and Aaradhya sat beside me. We had breakfast together.