Chapter 2
Last Part
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So first lemme have the andas you have been storing for me . Now thanks and go on to read 😛
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" I mean it kriya...will you marry me?? bas ek saal keliye...I mean contract marriage??? " he asked pleadingly.
Her world came crashing down hearing his words. Does this mean all she expected is not true?? He didn't even the slightest idea about her feelings for him nor he has feelings for her. It's all a contract. And she in the instant knew what her decision would be. She can't let herself into such a mess so she quickly and with determination answered .
" Sorry Sir I can't ... " she turned and left the cabin. Here Rey was dissapointed. He could only trust her with this.
That evening he stopped in front of her while she waiting for a cab or auto .
" Get in , I will drop you " he scrolled the window down and leaned over to talk to her.
" Thank you sir but no thanks I can manage " she said a bit harshly.
" Kriya please !! "
and she silently opened the door and sat looking front silently. He sighed and started his engine.
" I know tum gussa ho.. but kriya once listen to me, I can't trust anyone other than you in this matter. You know Ashok right?? papa usse aadha property dena chahte hai Kriya...dad trusts him... but u know he is a backstabber kriya . please.. agar mei ek month ke andar shaadi nahi ki toh dad usse aadha property de denge... bas ek saal keliye... dad ko bas yakeen hojaye he will give the whole property me... please maan jao.. i cannot trust anyone other than u in this matter kriya. " he tried his best to convince her...she is for a second lost in thought. She does know what Ashok is. He is a cheater. Rey is write but is she ready to accept the one year marriage that too with the one she loved so much?? She for once looked at him who is curiously looking at her and the next words from him made her fume
" I promise to give you whatever u ask Kriya.,.. chahe toh wo aadha property tumhe dedunga Kriya I am fine with it but not him ... "
She felt angry and hurt... but that doesn't matter now right?? so simply heard her heart which wanted to help him .
" Mai aapki help kar sakti hun sir but aapko mujhe return mei kuch dena padega." she asked finally getting a hold over her emotions.
" kuch bhi kriya kya chahiye?? " he asked excited... he is ready to give anything to let this happen .
" aaj nahi .. jis din ye contract khatam hoga uss din maangungi rey . promise me u won't back out then " she said ... and he for a second hesitated to agree but agreed at last.
What can she ask like that, that she took a promise. confused he drove to her house and stopped in front of her apartment.
" Kriya I know I am going too fast par shaadi kab kare?? " he asked curious.
" Sir , I think register marriage ho toh mereliye aur aapkeliye bhi acha hoga...n aapki marzi... aap mujhe time aur place batado mai aajaungi " saying this she turned on her heels and left even after his numerous calls. She can no more hold her tears and in no way she is letting him know that.
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" Kriya do u want to still continue working?? I mean u can be at home if u want... i meant humari shaadi hogayi waise bhi.. " he was interrupted.
" wo duniya keliye Reyaansh.. mereliye aur aapkeliye nahi I think " she said taking out her clothes... It's been two days they got married and Kriya finally shifted to his house and as he lives with his parents she had no option but to share his room . She day by day felt emotionally weak tha the day before... how much she dreamt of being called as " Reyaansh Ki Dulhan " and when she is actually living the moment... it was all fake... marriage and those names... everything felt fake for her. But she is trying hard to control her emotions and she knew the one which loved doing .. Her work .. will be the best distraction for her. But here he wants to spoil that too.
On the other hand Rey is upset... from the time they got married he is excited... everyone calling her his wife , and all the rituals which are being carried out for his bride. He is quite excited and for a reason he is happy that it is Kriya...but she spoiled his every moment giving mocking answer and he wondered why is she that angry with him. It's not like he blackmailed or forced her into this relation. He said his problems to her and she accepted herself, then why is she so irritated from the time they got married ?? Shrugging he replied to her.
" Maine toh aise hi bataya tha,.. it's ur wish... " saying this he just walked into thew washroom...
She felt bad but she couldn't help it. Grabbing her clothes she walked into the guest room to get ready.
Rey waited for her in the car and when she came out he was blown. She wore the dress he gifted her as his mom asked him to gift something for the time she cooked. It was a simple red salwar and she looked so beautiful in it with that mehandi and bangles. And to add more shock she sat in the car and smiled at him " chale?? "
" Tum mujhse baat kar rahi ho?? " he asked amused+shocked.
" haan !!! kyun baat na karun ?? aapko acha na lage toh mai nahi baat karti " she looked away and he immediately started shouting.
" Arrey nahi nahi... bat karo na I was just surprised ki tum mujhse ache se baat kar rahi ho " he said scratching his head when she laughed.
" Sorry I was just too much messed up with the sudden turn of events w3aise bhi poora saal aapke saath rehna hai ... poori saal toh aise nahi reh sqakti na , adjust toh karna padega " she said making a face and he was shocked.
" sirf isliye baat kar rahi ho ?? " he felt sad but gave a sigh of relief as she laughed.
"I was just kidding Rey " and he joined her in laughing. After few minutes she looked out of the window.
" Kaash mei sach mei ye bol paati ki I was just kidding... but its hard to control my feelings rey. Sorry "
" tumne kuch bola ?? " he asked confused.
" Nahi... " she gave a smile and looked out of the window as he droe to the office.
It's been 5 months already but least did they talk. Or it would be correct to say , least did SHE talk. He felt a change in her, infact a huge change. He had known her as the chirpy and all time jumping around in hurry or excited assistant but this Kriya is totally different from her. It seemed as if she was totally a new character who replaced his Kriya.
His Kriya?? Woah!! Where did it come from.
"God ye ladki... , aise muh latkake baitegi toh dadi ko kaise handle karegi ye?? Daadi toh full on bindaas hai and unhe kaise impress karegi?? "Rey thought walking to and fro in his room.
"Jaake dekhta hun " saying this he rushed down to see what she was doing. His mom was sitting in the living room all flared up. He knows the reason, God, how much his mom got attached to Kriya. Kriya wouldn't let her do a single work and she sits all roota flipping the pages of magazine.
Is he doing right playing with their feelings?? Damn, he cares less about it until and unless his dad doesn't give the property to that bas***d who is searching for a chance to backstab his dad and get the whole money.
As he entered he saw sweating badly and the pink saree sticking to her. For the first time ever he felt the strong adrenaline rush in him. And in an instance he clenched his teeth tight trying to get a hold over the new and sudden sensations in him . She was too lost in doing her work to notice him. As she was mixing the flour she felt her pallu fall free from her waist where she secured it tight and a strand of hair falling on her face. She tried to adjust but her hands didn't allow her to . He unconsiously walked to her and pinned her hair back to place and she jerked to look at him.
He was close and the look in his eyes was something which she had never seen. She was in deep thought when she felt his hand clutch her saree at her waist. Eyes wide in shock she looked at his hand which was holding her saree and the other pinned the pallu in between back securedly and tightly.
"You are sweating badly " he said all lost in her when she simply blinked her eyes not able to register what he was saying. Never did he come this close to her and the sudden closeness is not allowing to think her rationally .
"Let me help you " saying he searched his pockets but not finding anything he went more close and a bit up and wiped her sweat on her forehead with his collar and she immediately clutched her saree feeling his breathe on her skin and his fragrance .
After wiping he moved back and that's when he realized what he had done. Looking here and there for a second he quickly rushed to his study .
No No !! This is not at all good .
He chanted and she thought the same here. She can't let him take advantage of her feelings. Brushing off whatever happened she continued her work. She had a bigger thing in her hand , to impress Rey's Dadi and the best and ONLY way to impress her is awesome food. She continued her work and soon got busy . Here Rey couldn't do a single work. He want to go back and touch her. Is he being getting physically attracted to her?? Hell he even saw her half naked in his room when by accident he entered when she was in to get ready. But why is feeling those when he didn't get these feelings on that day??? Hell , it hell confusing.
Throught the dinner Rey was nervous , more than Kriya. He doesn't know why but he wanted his dadi to not like but love Kriya. Kriya made delicious food for sure but his dadi is in a bad mood already while coming to their house. He just prayed everything goes well where Kriya had already convinced herself that this held no importance for her, she was doing everything just because Rey's mom wants her to impress his dadi.
But to everyone's surprise she was too much impressed by the way Kriya made, served and spoke with her.
" Wah Rey , kiski choice hai?? She is perfect " his daadi caressed Kriya's head and Kriya grinned wide hearing the complement. It actually felt good. But soon she stiffened as she sensed something. She gulped slightly realizing it was his hand on her waist gripping it tight and pulling her towards him. He bent down , he doesn't know why he was doing that but he just kissed her cheek and spoke .
"Meri choice hai !! " He grinned proudly and Kriya stood there looking down through out the dinner . As they retired to their rooms Rey walked to her grinning and spoke standing behind her as she stood before the mirror.
" Sach mei food was yummy and you looked so gorgeous in this salwar " he grinned and leaned in to kiss her cheek when he felt a hand on his chest. He slowly looked down and then he felt pushed slightly. She slightly pushed him and spoke.
" Kamre ke bahar hum pati patni hai Rey , Kamre ke andar nahi. So I think mere liye aur aapkeliye yahi acha rahega ki ye husband wife wali harqatein hum thoda dur rakhe. I think we should not forget the lines which we shouldn't cross. " she said curtly and walked into the washroom grabbing her clothes .
He felt guilty. Damn guilty. Is he really taking advantage of that girl who agreed to this stupid contract marriage just because he had some reason?? How selfish he can be?? He stepped into her line and he felt damn guilty about it and more than that he felt sad for some unknown reason. Sighing he took a paper and writing sorry on it he placed it on the bed with a rose on it and took his place for today - The couch where as it was her turn to sleep on the bed.
She saw the letter and the flower and then at his sleeping form. How she wished that rose would hold some other emotions than just a sorry . All she needed was one word filled of love and she would blindly give herself to him , let alone touching. But may be she meant nothing more than a trustable employee for him. Shaking her head for thinking about those things which would never happen she folded the paper and slipped it into her side drawer and placed the rose on the top of table beside her and slept.
" kya kar rahi ho? " he asked entering the room after that tiring meeting and moreover he didn't have her by his side and for somereason it irked him more.
" Packing kar rahi hun " she said not looking at him for once.
"Packing kis baat keliye?? "he asked clueless.
" Kal ka din humara contract ka last din hoga. Kal hi ek saal pehle humari contract marriage hui jisme ye likha tha ki 1 year ke baad hum alag hojayenge . " she said packing her stuff anf Rey went numb. He totally forgot that their marriage was a contract marriage. And importantly that tomorrow was he last day Kriya would be in this house. But it was the deal right?? She would live with him as his wife for a year and then he will fulfil what she asks and they end this marriage. He even got the whole property. No more Mrs.Singhania . And again back to Miss.Ghai. His weird yet sincere assistant. He sighed. Back then she told she would keep her demands now and it's time and it's his duty to fulfil them.
" Toh ?? " he asked not knowing how to start a conversation.
" Toh Kuch nahi reyaansh . You promised me that you would give me whatever I ask . Now I want to ask that. " she said not beating around the bush.
"Kya chahiye?? " he said a bit low. He is not liking this a bit.
"Aapka signature. " she said and he blindly took his cheque and signed on it and gave it to her.
" I owe you a lot Kriya, tumhe jitna chahiye utna le sakti ho " he said with a sad smile.
He is not liking what ever is happen even a bit he reminded himself.
" Cheque pe nahi , yaha Reyaansh " and she forwarded a sheet. He frowned and grabbed to read it and by the end he was shocked. She is not doing this.
"What rubbish ?? I can't " he threw the paper on the table and was about to leave when she spoke.
"You promised me Rey , you will give me whatever I want. Mai toh sirf ek sign maang rahi hun. I just want ki 5 saal ka jo contract hai meri iss company ke saath wo beech mei hi without any penality khatam karke mujhe meri resignation pe ek sign chahiye. And iss saal mei mera bacha jo salary tha, excluding my expenses here and those days which I took and off, jo bacha 4 , 09,100 /- hai wo mujhe dede . " she said looking at him.
" This can't be possible Kriya " he is hating this, chuck liking.
" Apni aadhi property dene se aasaan hai Rey ye , just meri contract ko cancel karne keliye ek sign aur meri resignation pe ek sign dena baaki hai " Kriya gave a small smile and he wanted to shout at her. How on earth is she able to smile now, at this moment when he felt his heart falling apart for some unknown reason.
" Theek hai !! I will give your 1 year salary Kriya . Par tumhe company chodne ki koi zaroorat nahi hai " he said angrily.
" Nahi Rey , mujhe sirf meri bacha hua salary chahiye, ie., 4,09,100 not a rupee more than that. " she said sternly.
" Why are you making it look like a bussiness Kriya ?? Humari shaadi hui koi bussiness nahi " he finally lost control.
"Correction Reyaansh. Shaadi nahi , Contract Marriage hui. Shaadi ho ya project, contract contract hota hai and contract is purely bussiness. Please apni promise puri karo and give me what I want and let me go " she said irritated and looked away. She wanted to leave?? Just like that?? How ?? And how can he let her go when ... When his heart pained a lot at the thought itself.
" Reyaansh Please!! Jaldi Karo... I want to sort out everything, iske baad mujhe tumhare mom dad ko bhi sabkuch batane jaana hai !! " she said packing the last few things and zipped her back. He looked at the cupboard. There hanged that saree which he gifted her Karwachauth, her Bridal dress and every saree he or his mom brought for her.
" Wo sab kyun choda?? " he frowned.
"Wo mere nahi Reyaansh , those are things which belongs to your bride and wife which I am not. It's for you real wife not for the fake one. Mom bura maanegi isiliye itne din pehan na pada. Ab I can't take them with me . " she gave a smile and took the paper which he already signed and keeping it in her handbag she walked down to tell his mom and dad the truth. Rey had no courage to face them. And moreover he cared less about facing them right now. First he need to digest her departure. Sitting on the bed he was lost in deep thought. Each and every moment with her in this one year played in front of his eyes. He can hear his mom shout at Kriya , probably crying after knowing the truth.
Soo he felt her walking in the room and taking a blanket she slipped into the couch and slept. The whole night he kept looking at her fearing she would vanish any moment . In the dawn his eyelids became heavy and closed for an hour or two when he heard his mom cry standing outside his room and his dad trying to convince her.
" Aise kaise kar sakte hai , mai Rey se baat karungi , wo usse wapas leke aayega. " she cried once again and he sprang up on his bed. What did his mom meant by leke aayega?? From where will he bring her?? She is in the room itself right??? And immediately he glanced at the couch but found it empty. A glance around the room and he knew she left already. Hot tears rolled down his cheeks. This is hurting a lot. Her absense is very painful. Grabbing his cell quickly he called to her room mate who in turn informed Kriya didn't reach there too. Where is she?? He can't let her go ... First he will first bring her back and then think of a reason to stop her. What ever this feeling is , he can't deny that . It's literally killing and he would be selfish and save himself from the pain this is causing. Getting on his toes he quickly rushed out with his phone and trying to contact vicky , who works in police tracking section.
"Vicky please mei ek phone no deta hun please usse dekh ke bata wo hai kaha please dude it's very important. " Rey pleaded driving to the places Kriya loved to go .
" Haan track karta hun par bata toh sahi wo no hai kiski ?? " he asked getting a slight doubt. He knows Rey's every single secret. After all they are best buddies.
" Kriya ki " Rey said and stopped near her fav park and ran out to check her.
"acha toh finally ho hi gaya pyaar " Vicky chuckled .
"Theek hai I will try my best to make this Romeo meet his juliet. " he said and ended the call as he already knew Kriya's number.
But his last line went into deaf ears as Rey froze on the word Pyaar !! Does he really love her??? Is it love?? If yes then he in no chance will let her go . She agrees or not, he will bring her back in his life.
" Bhai wo railway station mei hai " vicky said as soon as Rey lifted the call and even before he could speak more Rey ended the call and rushed to the railway station. He searched all the platforms but failed to spot her. Sitting on a chair he let those hot tears flow down his eyes.
But he looked up as he heard the announcement of the next train which is gonna leave. That was her hometown. For sure she is going back to her hometown. And with that he ran as fast as he could to the platform which is two away from the one he is . As the train moved slightly he ran fast checking her and finally he caught a glimpse of her who finally boarded into the AC coach struggling with her bag. He without thinking a bit ran and got in and froze right behind her who is struggling with her handbag zip stuck to her dupatta . When she is finally done and about to open the door of AC cabin he hugged her from back tight. She was scared. Who trapped her?? She tried to move but with every passing by second the grip increased. She was about to shout when she heard the voice.
"Please mat jao !! " he spoke sobbing on her shoulder. Shocked is and understatement. She literally went ice and he slowly turned her.
"Kriya please mat jao . I can't even spend a second without you in my life. Please don't leave me all alone. Please Kriya don't go. If you want mai firse contract marriage karne keliye tayyar hun " he pleaded her. Her eyes went wide. Even now he wants a contract marriage. Rage filled her blood. But his next words made her shiver and bought all those deep burried feelings in a moment back to her heart.
" Iss baar zindagi bhar keliye " he looked at her with hopeful eyes. And she couldn't help but nod her head vigorously grinning and crying at the same time.
"I love you so much " he cupped her face suddenly and joined their foreheads confessing his new found name of the long felt feeling.
"I love you more than what you think I do " she said choking in between . Sealing their new journey with a kiss filled of love he hugged her tight . Finally his heart at peace. Finally her heart finding it's actual cheerfulness and liveliness back .
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So this is the end. Sorry if its bad. Now got to go . BYE!!
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