Temporary Husband

Chapter 11: Calm before storm.

We walked back to Raven’s room hand-in-hand. Somehow I felt a sense of peace which was new to me. He makes me feel comfortable, warm and above all protected. I still can’t understand why he makes me feel this way… He makes me want to depend on him… He will make me the weak girl that I used to be… I must keep my distance from him.

I abruptly pulled my hand from his making it awkward for both of us. Luckily Daisy’s call broke the ice. She called me to remind me about the Dinner date that I promised to with my uncle today. Krish offered to ride me back to my villa but I rejected him saying Daisy will pick me up which was a total lie.

I hired a cab back to my villa and instructed Mr. Dev and Ms. Thara to make the necessary arrangements as we will be having Krish staying with us from now on. They both were a little surprised by my lack of explanations but didn’t nag me further. I also knew they will inquire Daisy about everything later.

I fell on my bed all weak and tired. I cannot seem to forget how his arms that perfectly locked my body like it was nothing. I can also not forget his warm breath on my earlobe. I miss the sound of his heartbeat that played like a pleasant music by my ears. Oh s**t! My head was a mess. It hasn’t even been an hour since we parted but I miss him…

I covered my mouth with the back of my hand and continued to stare at the ceiling. It just didn’t make sense for me to fall in love with him. He was someone who I just hired temporarily as my husband. I didn’t even have any particular reason when I asked him to sign the contract. I can’t afford to waver. These feelings could be a short lived infatuation. It could be because I have never been with any man before that I am confused with mere infatuation with something else. That had to be it.

I tried to reason myself out. I tried my best to push him to the back of my mind. With all the internal conflicts that I didn’t notice so much time had passed and it was already 7 in the evening. I was supposed to meet my uncle at 7:30 pm. Looking at myself I was sure that I will be late. I called Daisy to inform him that I will be a little late.

Daisy came to pick me up. I was in a total mess. I still hadn’t decided on what to wear. Daisy stormed into my room and found me in utter confusion.

“What, you are still not ready?” She rushed to my cupboard and grabbed me a random one piece. I raised my brow in confusion.

“Hey! Did you forget that he can be quite scary if you make him wait for long? How could you forget his personality so easily! Hurry up and get dressed!”

That’s right my Uncle is not someone who likes to wait on others. He had got a quick temper and is also very scary when he is angry. I dressed myself up properly as I headed out.

Daisy had something to do at that restaurant so she decided to give me a ride.

“Finally we made it! Go your way. Just give me a call when you want me to pick you up.”

I nodded at her and dashed to the restaurant’s top floor. He was sitting at the place with the best view at the restaurant. As I drew closer to him I noticed a frown on his face. His name was Aditya Agarwal, but I just call him Uncle. Even though I might call him ‘Uncle’, he is only 9 years older than. Just like me he was also born out of wedlock to my grandfather.

He understood my pain as well as I do with his. We are simply one of a kind is what I believe. He has been the one who had been by my side while I really needed someone to lean on. My Uncle.

He looked dashing on his maroon suit. His eyes are the color of beautiful green. He has a perfectly toned body for a 37 year old. My grandfather made sure to divide the assets between my father and uncle. He struggled and learned a lot to be in a position where he is at now. I really admire him.

“Hi Uncle. Sorry for being late!” He nodded and gestured me to take a seat. He hasn’t spoken a word since I came so I was a bit worried that he might be angry.

“Uncle… I really apologize for being late.” My sincere apology finally made its way through his ears that he finally gave me a nod. He raised a hand to call for the waiter and instructed him to bring in the food.

“I have already ordered. Hope you are fine with it.” He said as he gave me a death glare. I nodded like a rattle. When the food arrived, I was a little surprised that I looked at him in disbelief.

“What? Don’t you like them?”

“No… They are my favorites!”

“Then what’s stopping you? Dig in!” He said with a devilish grin on the corner of his lips.

We were speaking about all sorts of things from business to private. I have always wondered why he never got married when he had women throwing at his feet. He once told me that he swore to himself that he will be different from the men of our family. If he finds someone who interests him, he would only want her for all his life!

I can only cheer him on that because he and I both knew how it feels to be born into the world where nobody wants you…

While we were having dinner he asked me something which shook me to the very core of my life!

“I heard you are seeing a man these days. I won’t say much. Just stop seeing him.” His simple yet cold tone carried the sense of threatening to it that unknowingly I dropped my spoon with a huge “Thud!”.

“Uncle…. Well…” I stammered unable to process what he told me. I made sure that nobody found out about Krish. But how was he able to find him so soon. Before I could say anything he glared at me which made my breath caught in my throat.

“I hope you still remember what happened to that guy from 2 years ago. If you do not wish for it to repeat then stop seeing him.” His authoritative tone always scared me. The way that he watches my every move always frightens me to the point that I am confusing possession as protection.

How could I forget that night from 2 years ago. It only reminded me that I must be careful this time. I don’t want anybody to be killed again because of my stupidity.

I could barely eat what was on my plate but forced myself to do so as he continued to stare at me. I was sure that I might end up with indigestion later. After finishing our dinner he offered to give me a ride back home. But I rejected his offer saying Daisy will pick me up.

I just can’t imagine what will happen when he finds out that I am married… I guess I will have to take responsibility for my actions….