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Readers, this is just a fun OS that I wanted to try my hand on. I wanted to put Astha in the powerful position for once and the Agnihotris hanging. Now don't we all want that???
The Agnihotri family was having a strange day. All of them were perplexed by the changes that were happening except Astha and Niranjan. It had all started the night before.
Astha had got up to get some water. She was feeling extremely thirsty and the bottle in their room was empty. When she went out, she heard a strange sound as if a wounded animal was crying. Astha immediately looked around. To her shock she found the door of her in laws' room slightly ajar. Niranjan Agnihotri, the philanthropist, was caning his wife. And Anjali Agnihotri crouched back, fear very much evident in her eyes.
Astha was completely shocked. This was the very last thing she expected. Astha immediately ran back to her room and got her phone. She put the video mode on and took it near the partly open door.
Astha recorded two more caning and their discussion. It was very clear Niranjan had been abusing her mother in law all along. Astha had thought Anjali was the culprit, while she had been the victim all along. Astha was completely disgusted by this behavior. She saved the video, sent it to both her emails and also to Gauri. She called Gauri and gave her detailed instructions. One never knew what is going to come out of this. Astha did not sleep the remaining part of the night. She was carefully making plans.
Early the next morning she went to her father in law even before he came down. Niranjan was surprised seeing Astha knocking at his door. "Aao beti, kya hua?" What a supreme actor she thought. Now that she had seen the real Niranjan she noticed his cold eyes, his fake calm, his smile that never reached his eyes. "I had to show you something."
His eyes narrowed at her tone. Yet his voice was pseudo calm. Astha held her mobile and showed him the video. His eyes instantly flared in anger. "How did you get hold of this?" The cold and threatening tone was out.
"That is irrelavant to you. I thought all along you were goodness personified and I completely trusted you. But you, you seem to be the doer of everything. Don't think you can have the last laugh." She finished with a sneer. "You are playing with fire Astha. You will be burnt. Don't forget you're dealing with Niranjan Agnihotri. Anything can happen to you or even maybe your family."
"I knew you will choose these cheap tricks. One word or deed against me or my family, and this video will reach the police. Don't think you can delete this copy. It is only one of many. And if you think you can kill me, you are very much mistaken. The moment even a slight harm happens, a letter and a copy of this video will reach the commissioner's office. Now don't you think the media will have a field day playing your video in all the channels Mr Agnihotri?" Astha's voice was sly. Niranjan just closed his fist tight. He knew he was cornered. He decided to wait for her to finish.
"And what about your son Shlok? Don't you think he is in for a few surprises?" A humorless smile touched her face. Niranjan kept silent and continued to look. He had underestimated this girl. He will deal with her. Astha continued "Meanwhile, you will do as I say. Right from now. Things are going to change here. You are going to change everything Baba." Her Baba sounded like sweet poison to his ears. Niranjan just turned away in anger and smashed his tea cup.
"And don't forget to pick this up before coming out. Ayi may get hurt and I won't like it if she gets hurt." Astha spoke all this on the way out. Her walk was like a tigress.
On the breakfast table none of the dishes had aloo that day. Anjali shouted at Astha seeing all the dishes. She was already starting to get worried about Niranjan. Astha simply smiled sweetly and told her Baba asked her to do all this. Niranjan just then came down. Anjali immediately asked him about breakfast and he simply nodded. Anjali was confused. Yet she kept silent.
"Baba, you also wanted the ladies to eat with you people isn't it? Wasn't that what you told me today morning?" Astha was at her innocent best. Niranjan gave a fake smile and just said "haan." Anjali could almost feel the steam coming out of his ears. Yet they all sat together and had breakfast as a family. Even Shlok and Varad were shocked. Sojal almost fainted in shock. It was too much to take in for her. The only person who was happy about this was Kavya. She was happily munching her favorite dishes.
"And Kavya, you can play and jump anywhere you want inside the house. Baba felt very bad that you had so many restrictions. He was the one who said children were like God and should be given complete freedom." Sojal's jaw hit the ground, while Shlok and Varad were pleased hearing this. They smiled at their father and continued to eat breakfast. Anjali's head was spinning. What was happening in this house? And why is Sahib not denying anything?
After the breakfast was over Anjali went up with Niranjan to help him with the coat. He
closed the door and held her arms. "You idiotic woman because of you I am facing all this. Do you know what..." His voice was chilling and contemptuous. Anjali shrank back in fear. Just as she feared a slap, there was a knock at the door. It was Astha and she knew what she feared was about to happen.
"Baba...woh video.." Anjali rudely interrupted her. "Don't you have any manners? How dare you interrupt us?" So this was her coping mechanism. Shout before getting caught. Hmm! Niranjan stopped Anjali by lifting his hand. He got into his coat, looked at Astha, and left.
Astha skipped to her room. She clapped her hands almost in glee. Agnihotri No. 1 and No. 2 on track. Now on to her husband. Hmm...She went into their room to see Shlok typing furiously in his laptop. She deliberately tipped over the door and held her foot as if she was hurt. He looked up seeing her yelp. "What happened? Can't you watch where you're going?" His voice was as usual irritated.
She gave him an innocent, help me look and spoke in a soft, pleading voice. "Shlok my leg is hurting. Can you help me?" She turned her charm full force and held out one arm.
Shlok shut the laptop with a thud and got up from the couch. He came to her with the same irritated look and helped her to the bed. She sat down and whined again. "Shlok can you just put the balm here? In my foot? Ouch!" she added a painful sound for good measure.
He muttered under his breath and got the balm. He took her foot and placed it on the foot stool. He then crouched on the floor and slowly applied the balm. There you go Mr Shlok Agnihotri. Now you are touching my feet. Patni Pujan hehe! Wait till I torture you more, Astha thought with glee.
She finally said enough and retreated her legs. She leaned across the head board and called Shlok. "Now what?" He almost barked.
"Water." She blinked her eyes a few times and managed to pout sweetly. He held the glass to her lips and she sipped barely some. "Am done." Astha gave a sweet smile. Shlok looked at the glass and at her. "Only this much?"
"Yes." She smiled again.
Shlok was about to go when she said she wanted some books. "Please get it from the shelf. I can't walk. Please Shlok!" He reluctantly got them for her and left before she could stop him again.
The whole day she pretended she couldn't walk and made Anjali and Sojal work. Astha happily munched some goodies, watched a movie, and read some books in her room. She even managed a nap. Dusk settled and the men came back home. Astha smiled at her dear father in law and told him that his wife had prepared his dinner. That too after a long time. "Hope you enjoy it Baba." Outwardly she sounded sincere but Niranjan could very easily see her taunting him. He smiled at her and went up, unable to hold on much longer.
The dinner was done and Astha asked her husband to carry her upstairs. Needless to say the women had to have dinner together too. After all Niranjan wanted that.
Astha decided to teach Shlok a lesson for harassing her. When Shlok entered, she deliberately turned her back towards him. "Shlok, can you help me with this please?" She wanted him to remove her buttons and the dori at the back.
"What?" This was the first time Astha was forward with him. "But.." He was still shocked.
"What are you looking at? Help me Shlok!"
He swallowed and gingerly removed the buttons. When her skin was beginning to get exposed he felt hot and as if in need of air. He also struggled to get the dori out."Done." His voice was strangled and he deliberately cleared his throat. Shit! What was happening? He thought.
She turned around with a smile. "Thank you Shlok." Astha let her pallu almost drop and caught it at the last moment. His eyes darkened immediately and he was trying his level best not to look at her. But failed miserably.
His body was beginning to react but she turned away and went into the washroom for her shower. Shlok heaved a sigh of relief and went to the couch to lie down. He just wanted to avoid Astha. He couldn't trust his body anymore. But his relief was short lived.
Astha came out in a very short, revealing, black satin night dress with barely there straps. Her hair was held up, exposing her long neck. Only the bedside light was on. She looked even more hot in that light, with a fine sheen on her skin. Shlok tried not to look but his eyes refused to listen to his brain. He was almost drooling at Astha.
Astha noticed all this from the corner of her eyes and pretended she didn't care. She took out her moisturizer and started spreading it along her hands. "What? What are you doing?" Shlok's voice almost croaked.
"Why? Just applying the body lotion. As if you care Shlok. You told me quite clearly you will not bother with me during our Suhaag raat. So why are you questioning me now?" Her hands were still working. She sat on the bed, kept her bare legs on the foot stool and slowly applied the lotion from her feet upwards. Her movements were deliberately slow and seductive.
As she came to her mid thigh she heard another sound from the couch. When she looked up, she noticed his eyes tight shut and he was clenching the arms of the couch. When she got up she noticed his tented pants too. Good Mr Agnihotri. Rot in frustration tonight. She mouhed a soft "Good night" and went to bed.
The whole night Shlok tossed and turned. Every time he opened his eyes he could see her on the bed in that damn hot dress. It was his ultimate fantasy and worst nightmare. W*F! Finally unable to bare the self torture anymore, he got up and went out through the door.
Astha finally smiled. She had achieved her revenge for the SR Shlok had given. She had the best day after her marriage today. Astha drifted into a sweet sleep with a wide smile on her cute face.
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