Learning How To Love And To Be Loved (24 Parts, Complete)

Anyway, do let me know if I should continue as the concept is quite different

Part 1-

"Happy 5 years" Avni laughed bitterly at her reflection
Her hand wrapped around the glass figure, clenching her fist she watched as it smashed to the floor

Her hand dripped with blood, seemingly the only colour in her dull life
The image she showed to the world, smiling, laughing, happy.

It was all a lie.
Picking up the picture of her family she threw it across the floor, she couldnt even remember their voices anymore, years of distance did that to a person.


Her husband would be home soon, kneeling down she picked up the shattered glass with her hands, pouring it into the bin she picked up the lemon on the side

Squeezing it onto her hands, hot warm tears made its way down her face
She laughed again at her situation, 5 years of marriage and her only enjoyment was pain

Avni heard the door open, walking to the sink she washed her hands
Pressing a cold kiss to her cheek, his chapped lips made her feel sick

Glancing at her hands he looked up at her
"Kitchen accident"
"Something like that"

Avni picked up the plates, placing them on the table, he pushed his seat in
Trying a mouthful he spat it out

"What f**king crap is this"
Raising his hand he swiped her across the face, falling into the corner of the table she hissed in pain

"Sorry Vidyut, im sorry"
Lifting his foot he kicked her in the stomach "It's Sir to you bitch"

He continued to kick her till he tired himself out
Stepping back he walked away

Avni turned on her back, looking up at the ceiling, she was thankful for the window in her sight, she could see the bright twinkling stars

"Make a wish" she whispered
So she did, she wished that she would find the strength to end her own misery

Vidyut's shoes came in her sight, she didn't even flinch, guess she was used to it now

Bending down he yanked her up roughly
"Sorry Avni, you know you should have cooked properly"

Avni sat silently in his embrace, because deep down she blamed herself, she had gone against her family and married him, claiming she was in love

This wasn't love and she knew that
But as her eyes closed slowly and her head rested on his shoulder, she became very aware that this was the only love she knew.

The next morning Avni pulled herself out of bed, her muscles ached from the beating last night

Standing infront of the mirror, she patted her bruises "Nothing a bit of make up can't fix"
Proceeding to get ready, she recieved a text from Vidyut

"Don't forget to pick out your dress for the party tonight, remember my reputation is at stake "
Avni shut her phone off, leaving the house she sat in the car and drove to the mall

Parking her car she walked into the mall
She walked slowly past the busy crowds

A young boy ran into her, knocking her she slipped
Warm hands grabbed her arms, Avni looked up to see a man smiling down at her

Pulling her up he held his hand out
Avni didn't like how one touch from this man affected her

Glaring at his hand, he slowly put it down
"Thanks" she muttered

Shoving past him, he turned to watch her walk away
"Neil, come on" shouted DD

Neil shook his head to remove himself from his daze "Yeah, coming "

Avni walked into a shop, looking through the dresses she sighed
Shopping was never her kind of thing

Sipping on her water, she placed it back in her bag
Lifting her foot she looked up at the ripped dress under her foot

Looking around she quickly placed it back on the rail and cleared her throat
Neil looked at her in admiration, he couldn't quite put his finger on it, but there was something about her

Avni blushed as she looked up at him, hoping he hadn't seen the whole dress fiasco

"Don't worry I would have done the same"
Avni smiled back greatfully

"What are you picking a dress out for"
"Um, my husband's work party, what about you"

Realising what she said, she stopped "I mean"
Neil shook his head "If i'm honest I just came in here because I saw you"

Avni gulped "Oh uh" she wasn't used to this kind of attention
"Please, dont feel embarassed, my mistake I didn't know you were married"

Avni realised this was her only opportunity to make a friend
"Wait, what's your name"
Neil smiled "Neil, and yours"

"Neil" Avni repeated, trying it out.
Neil decided from that moment that he liked hearing her say his name, he liked it very much indeed

"Avni" holding her hand out, he placed his warm hand in hers
Shaking hands, both had a similar feeling that this would be the start of something great

"So if you're not to busy, I was wondering if maybe you could help me pick a dress"
Neil looked down at his watch

"I mean if its to much hassle then"
Neil shook his head "I have time, lead the way"
Avni walked forward, looking through dresses she frowned

Looking around she couldn't find Neil, had he left?
It wouldn't surprise her, she wasn't good company

Tears suddenly filled her eyes
"f**k" she muttered as she dabbed hee eyes

"So i'm thinking this dress, I really like this colour, I guessed your size, I hope thats okay"
Avni turned "Neil"

"You didn't leave"
Chuckling "No, why would I"

Avni blushed again, taking the dress her fingers brushed against his, making her way to the changing rooms she tried on the dress

A knock on the door made her jump
"Come out and let me see then"
Avni pushed the door open and timidly walked towards Neil

"Wow, you look" Neil was speechless at her beauty
"Hideous" she asked

He shook his head "No, beautiful"
Avni couldn't help the small smile that made its way to her lips

No-one had ever called her beautiful, she was lucky if she would get any form of a compliment from Vidyut

Avni thanked him, changed back into her clothes and brought the dress
"My friend is really going to be wondering where I am, but can I get your number"

Avni's eyes widened
"No, not like that, just as friends"

Avni took his phone and typed her number in
"Thanks for your help today"
Neil smiled, waving he walked away

Avni stood, her stomach still in knots from the weird morning

Making her way to her car, she turned her phone back on to see a message from a number not in her contacts

"Hi, its Neil, have fun at the party"
Avni smiled

"Thank you again"
Her finger hovered over the send button, before deleting the message and tucking her phone back into her bag and driving home

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A few hours later, Avni sat in the car beside Vidyut "Dont embarass me tonight"

Avni replied with a nod of her head, as they arrived, he got out
Looking around she took some deep breaths, stood up and moved out of the car

Walking with Vidyut to the door, she sighed
A woman walked up to Avni "Oh god, its so good to see you" hugging her Avni hugged her back

"Hi Leila"
Vidyut leant forward, grabbing Leila's hand and kissed it and Leila giggled childishly like she couldn't ignore his charm

Leila stood to the side as Vidyut and Avni continued their walk in
Avni leant against a piano as Vidyut spoke to his friends, her gaze remained on the floor

"Avni, I want you to meet the man I wish to do business with"
Avni looked up to see none other than Neil

He was still looking at Vidyut, she knew she was in trouble if he said anything about knowing her

Neil looked towards Avni
"Avni, so this is your husband"

Avni smiled awkwardly, Vidyut shot her a glare before turning back to Neil "So how do you know my wife"

Neil laughed "Bumped into her when I was at the mall, you're a lucky man V, a very lucky man"

Avni resisted the urge to run, she would pay for that comment later

Neil looked at Avni, sure she didn't really talk much but she hasn't uttered a word

Deciding to lighten the air "Are you waiting for permission"
Avni looked up at him in shock

Her voice timid "Permission for what"
"To talk, you didn't even say hello"

Vidyut grasped her wrist painfully "Yes Avni, where are your manners"

Avni looked up at Neil "Hello Neil"
Neil was awestruck once again at her beauty, just the sound of his name on her lips did something to him

But she was married and he needed to stay away, but telling himself to stay away and actually staying away were two very different things

"Avni, lets dance"
Avni looked up at Vidyut and nodded

Neil watched them walk away, jealous of the man that had her

Vidyut grasped her waist tightly, his nails dug into her skin, his other hand held her hand so tight she heard it crack

Swaying with her, he spun her around and around and around
Pulling her back to his chest, she tried to regain her senses

"Thought you'd get away with flirting with Neil hm"
Vidyut bit into her neck, turning her around he dipped her again

She tried to muffle a scream at his force
Yanking her back up, Neil walked forward

"May I have this dance"
His eyes didn't even look toward Vidyut, they remained on Avni

Avni had two choices, either say no and save herself a beating or say yes
It seemed Vidyut made the decision for her as he stepped away

Neil wrapped an arm around his waist, his other hand held hers
He held her close like she was fragile and would break very soon

Twisting her around slowly, he smiled at her as she looked his way again
Stopping she pulled back

"Im sorry I have to go"
Neil tugged on her wrist "But why"

Avni gulped "Because I have a husband Neil and you're not him, please for both our sakes you have to stay away"

Neil looked on confused as she walked over to Vidyut and the couple left together

Hi! Aw thank you, I really appreciate it, I was so unsure of this story and your comment made me feel a lot better about it! So, thank you and I will update very soon!

If Vidyut really doesn't have any interest why has he kept her . He has kept her hostage and treats her mistress ?