my tough husband

5

I never would have imagined that my friend John and other would have done something like this to her. how could they? I feel like an asshole actually I am an asshole all time I blamed her for hurting Diya that day but actually I had hurt her even worse. but that doesn't explain what she did to Diya maybe that was her way to revenge. I would never forgive her for that. but I cannot lose my humanity. so, I went on to search for john and what happened to all those years ago. john happened to be in Italy according to my new sources so I decided that I would for sure reveal the truth to her as her 'you did not' and 'you lying ' didn't not go unnoticed. she might have blamed me for what they did. bastards because of them I lost my very close friend but my God knows I never intended anything like hurting her.

yeah, we were friends before she proposed me and hurt Diya. then she acted like she never knew me. now I can relate why. earlier I felt that she didn't took rejection well but now I what that asshole had done.

It’s been a month that I am married to Preeti but she has done every possible way to avoid me. when I wake up Arya is almost ready to go to school. she makes the breakfast packs her lunch and goes to job. she hardly stays at home to give me any chance to hurt her. at night she arrives early than me. makes the dinner always. me and Arya, we have dinner together. she always has hers in privacy God knows why am I that cruel? no idea. then she sleeps with Arya always. not that I blame. but this is all going to change. I will make her fall in love with me again and then shatter her fiercer. that would probably give me the peace of mind I am searching for 5 years.

the car come to halt interrupting my thoughts as I realised that I reached home.

I entered the room to see Preeti dancing while cooking so freely as if she didn't sense my presence.

it’s been a while I saw her in her true form laughing, giggling and smiling in every situation. our wedding night I did commit a sin and I shouldn’t have done that. I felt that I killed her until this moment. maybe she lost herself in Arya. Arya too was dancing with her. spotting me she comes to a halt. my princess always scared of me. I don't bite do I.

"hey, can I join you ladies?", my words left Preeti in utter shock as all the happiness drained her eyes and fear replaced the latter. the beautiful eyes she has. I lifted Arya in my arms and went to kitchen seeing Preeti frozen on her place. "what are you two ladies making? may I help ", I asked

"mommy is making carrot halwa (a sweet dish) and biryani "

“Is today any special occasion? "

"hmm mommy shall I tell father?", she asked with her innocent eyes gleaming for permission.

"you promised something?"

"okay mommy. father it’s a surprise mommy will tell you. now let us cook and dance you go and change "

“If my daughter and my wife are going to work in kitchen, I will help them. It’s been so long I made you a meal ", I removed my coat and loosened my tie with great enthusiasm.

"so, what am I supposed to do?", I noticed Preeti was still frozen her colour drain out of her face. I told Arya to move back to room as there is a present for there so I can have some time talking to her.

"what happened Preeti? what are so horrific about? I don't bite"

"last I remember you do", she said. how can someone be terrorised and can show sarcasm at the same time. God I really repent our wedding night. if I wouldn’t have don't that by now, I would have earned her trust. but It’s okay. I am the Manav Mangla I like challenges.

"hey, I am sorry. you know I won’t even touch you without your permission promise. please "

"can I trust you Manav only on this. please. I won’t intrude in your life in any way you have seen it in the past month. all I have done is made your work easier. why do you make it more difficult for me? "

“I don't understand what have I done to you? I didn’t try anything. I always try to help you but by the time I woke or try to help you already do all the work. I try to give you your space but you don't allow it "

"supreme court registered my PIL"

"what? wow I can’t believe you did it.”, excitement filled me over and I embraced her out of my happiness.

"thank you ", she said almost in the awkward situation she already is

“I think we should party” ‘

"that's what we are doing. celebrating. me and Arya and now you can too if you want to"

"let’s go out and eat"

“I don't like the food I prepare"

"the food is awesome. I have always appreciated your cooking skills but I mean it’s been a while Arya went out and I never take you out so we can go."

“I can’t go out today. we can postpone the dinner for next week."

"why not today?"

“I am on my periods "

"so? "

“I don't feel well on my periods. I don't act well. it may embarrass you I don't want that. also, I don't feel like going "

"let’s order in then"

“I already chopped the vegies and boiled rice"

"okay then you rest. I will handle everything "

"no Manav I shall do it. it’s my responsibility ",

"Preeti go to your room I said", my voice was stern but still inviting. I could feel her shivers. tonight, is going to be fun.