Part 17
Shilpa glanced at her husband who set in the flight busy reading an magazine. A smile came formed on her lips as she recalled beautiful moments of their honeymoon. And most importantly she knew she would always cherish the moment Armaan had said sorry for that cruel night. No longer her heart ached recalling that memories. It was time to let them go. Maybe i could really have a beautiful future with him.. Shilpa thought. Yes it was true that when she married him she had revenge on her mind. But she never thought things could change between them so easily. Was things really going to change. Will she be able to get him fall in love with her. She wondered uneasily. Though things were getting better between them she had an insecurity growing inside her. What if things doesnt get better. What if... What if he never falls in love with me? Shilpa closed her eyes as she felt sad thinking about it.
Just then she felt his warm breath on her face. Slowly she opened her eyes. She gasped realising how close he was to her. Their lips almost touching. He had a smile on his lips as he gazed at her amused. "So what naughty dreams are you having darling?". His question made her blush she pushed him away lightly. " I wasnt dreaming about you. i was just resting". He rasied his eyebrow and spoke teasingly "Ofcourse you need rest. As i recall i hardly gave you enough time for a rest last night" He leaned towards her and brushed his lips on hers making her gasp. "And i cant wait to give a repeat performance tonight". Shilpa gave him a push once again and whispered "Behave Armaan". He chuckled and got back to reading his magazine.
"Armaan ?? Armaan !! Dude what are you thinking about ? " Gaurav nudged him. "why are you lost today man??" Armaan cleared his throat.. "I was just thinking." Gaurav frowned.. "What is worrying you now? Is it Shilpa. Has she found a new way to irritate you?" Armaan shook he head.. "No nothing like that.. Its just i dont know what is happening to me.." His ran his hand through his hair frustratedly.. "I dont know what is happening to me.. I no longer care about she trapped me or not. When i see her i forgot about the damn book. I am not suppose to feel like this am i.." Gaurav stood up stunned " Wooahh Armaan !! Are you serious dude! You are actually forgetting your obession on that stupid book and liking your wife" Gaurav joked.. Armaan glared at him.. "Not funny Gaurav.. Help me man i am so confused." Armaan closed his eyes. Gaurav sighed and spoke gently.. "Armaan.. truth is i never wanted you to get in the mess of this book. I guess the honeymoon has cause both of you to grow close to eacthother.. I just think... " he hesitated.. "You think what" Armaan asked frowning... "I just think maybe you should give a chance to your relationship." Gaurav Shrugged.. "Just saying man.. Think about it.." Armaan set staring at the space giving a thought on Gaurav's words.
3 Hours Later :
Armaan parked his car in garage and stared at the flowers and chocolates he had brought for Shilpa. He hesitated though.. He had never shown such affection to anyone. Not even when he was dating Shilpa.. Maybe its high time you start with your wife.. A smile tugged on his lips as the thought came in his mind.. "Its not like i have to fall in love with her.. " Armaan muttered.. "Maybe Gaurav is right.. I guess i just need to give a chance to our relationship.. forgetting all the past." He took the chocolates and flowers and made his way inside..
"All i need is to catch her in surprise.." Armaan spoke confidently as he mounted stairs.. "I can just imagine her expression when she sees what i have got for her." Armaan grinned..
But as he neard the bedroom he heard voices inside.. Armaan frowned.. Who was inside with her.. Armaan was about to walk inside when Shilpa spoke.. "I am serious Samar.. You know how much planning i had to do to get Armaan marry me.. I had to manipulate his grandfather so that i can get my hands into his millions.. " Armaan felt a chill run down his spine hearing her words. He took a step back stunned.. He actually had thought maybe he misunderstood Shilpa.. He felt he was wrong that she would manipulate his grandfather to marry him.. What a fool he had been. He thought angrily as he stared at Shilpa who now set in the bed laughing.. "You are going to pay for this Shilpa" Armaan gritted angrily as he stormed out of the house.
"Seriouslyy???? Sis you have gone mad?? " Samar raised his eyebrow at her sister.. Shilpa sighed... "I wish i could make up a story like that.. Life would have been more easy if i could have been a gold digger rather than falling in love with him.." Samar shook his head and set beside her.. "Come on Sis.. I said before also dont marry him.. I knew what feeling you had for him.. Thats why i was stopping you". Shilpa smiled at him.."I guess i just never stopped loving Armaan.. Though i married him on request on his grandfather, i always knew deep in heart i wanted to marry him.. Not for his wealth or his status. Just so that i can be with him.." Shilpa blinked back her tears.."Its just that i know he is never falling in love with me.. No matter how much i love him.." Samar hugged her.."Oh sis dont worry.. You dont know what will happen in future.." Samar hesistated... "You see i am not a fan of Armaan Mallik.. But i can see he makes you happy. And if you really feel happy being married to him i will just say i hope you both have a good married life.." Shilpa hugged her brother tightly.. "Oh samar i love you so much.." Samar smiled back.. "I love you too sis.. always.."
Later that night:
Shilpa blinked her eyes as she set up and stared at the time... 2 am.. She got up from bed worriedly.. Where was Armaan.. He always came home early.. Where was he tonight.. Shilpa started to pace worriedly.. She took her phone and dialled his number only to realize it was switched off. Oh what was she suppose to do now.. Shilpa set down on the sofa sadly..
20 Minutes passed by.. Shilpa made up her mind to go his office and see herself.. Just then she felt the door open and there was Armaan.. Though his disheveled look shocked her...
"Armaan!! What happened?? Whats wrong..?" she came towards him.. Armaan glared at her and pushed her away.. "Dont touch me.." Shilpa gasped stunned.."Armaan!! You are drunk!!" Armaan gave a harsh laugh.. "Well since you have guessed... Anyways its none of your business what i do" He started to change his clothes.. Shilpa bit her lip and spoke quietly.. "I was just so worried for you Armaan.. You have never been this late..I was scared something happened to you.." Armaan looked back at her.."Well if something happened to me you would have been happy right.. All the wealth will be yours then.." Shilpa was shocked.."Dont say that! Its never been like that.." Armaan went to her and gripped her arms angrily..."Really.. Still playing innocent are you.." he pushed her away and muttered.."I dont want to waste my time arguing with you.." He walked to the bed and set on it.. Shilpa started to cry.. "I was just worried for you Armaan.. Doesnt it mean anything to you.. Why are you behaving this way.." She went to him and set infront of him holding his hands.."Please tell me whats wrong.. " Armaan stared down at her beautiful face.. Tears in her eyes looked almost geniune.. But he knew better. He now knew it didint mean anything. He brushed away her hands.. "I dont care Shilpa. I dont care how much you care or what you say.. Get this in your mind.. This marriage is just temporary.. You enjoy whatever you are getting in this duration.. Dont expect me to care for you.. I am never going fall for you or love you.. The moment i get my inheritence we go seperate ways.. So please stop this wifey acts." He got in the bed and turned away from her..
Shilpa stood up dumbfounded.. She was too shocked to cry.. His every word breaking her heart into pieces.. What did she do to deserve this.. All she did was love him and everytime he broke his heart.. Shilpa ran out of the room to downstairs.. She sobbed as she set on the sofa.. She trembled as she recalled his harsh words... Her dream world of being happy with her husband crumbled infront of her easily...
Upstairs Armaan lay motionlessly.. he had heard her leave the room.. part of him wanted to stop her and cofront her.. Ask her why she had changed so much.. He closed his eyes recalling their moments.. How wrong he had been...
Dil mera hai nasamajh kitna
Besabar ye bewkoof bada
He had actually thought he could have given a chance to their relation.. But he was wrong.. "How could i have thought i could trust a women like her" he thought bitterly...
Downstairs Shilpa set sobbing uncontrollably.. It hurt so bad that she loved him and he never felt the same way..
Chahta hai kitna tujhe
Khud magar nahi jaan sakaa
"It hurts Armaan... It hurts that i love you so much and you never felt that way for me.. "The moment i think you wont break my heart, you break it into pieces..."" She whispered brokenly...
Is dard-e-dil ki sifarish
Ab kar de koi yahaan
"I am never going to fall in love with you Shilpa Malhotra.." Armaan muttered staring outside the the pouring rain..
Ki mill jaaye isey woh baarish
Jo bhigaa de poori tarah
Precap
Armaan : "i am just going to keep it marriage on papers hereafter"
Shilpa : "He has broken my heart too many times.. but not anymore.. I got into this marriage to get revenge.. that is my mission here onwards. "
Armaan : "The moment i get my inheritence she is out of my life.."
Shilpa: "The moment i show him what it is to feel broken i will be out of his life.. Forever.."
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