Chapter 17

Mehul's POV



After the dinner I excused myself and went to her. " It is late, I think we should go home. " She just nodded and she hugged Priya and Sia.

I hugged Priya too and said, " Please talk to Rahul... At least give him a chance to explain." Priya gave me a faint smile. I bid good night to everyone and we left for home.

She did not say a single word during the whole time I was driving. She was looking out of the car's window. I turned towards her and I saw that a tear slid from her eyes. Which she tried to hide from me but I already saw it.

I stopped the car suddenly and asked her, " Why are you crying? What happened??? "

She just shook her head and said, " Nothing"

" Then, why are you crying? "

" It doesn't matter..."

" But I want to know. Did anyone say anything to you?"

" Please leave me alone. Nothing happened and you must not bother so much about... just a family friend."

" Oh, so it is all about what I told my friends... So what would have I said about you?... That she is a girl I was forced to marry. That though, I don't even know her, but I have to spend the rest of my life with her. Oh, come on... what would my friends say about me. Who in this century gets betrothed for god sake?? How could I have explained my marriage?"

" That means you are ashamed to get married to me. You can't even tell your friends that I am your wife. If you were betrothed to me I was also to you. I am also in the same situation. I didn't know you as well. But now we are married and I don't have a problem with that. But it seems like a very big issue with you and you avoid me like plague. Let me tell you, if it gives you satisfaction, that I am not happy to be married to you as well. But it is not written all over my face. "

I was stunned at her outburst. Why was I angry with her?? She was also a victim just like me.

" It is not my fault that you couldn't say no to your parents. Yes, I tried talking to my parents but they said it was all a matter of time. I couldn't say no to my parents as, just like you, I also love and respect my parents. Anyways there is no point in talking. Please start the car, I just want to go home." She said and turned her face away from me. I kept looking at her for 2 minutes and then started the car.

We reached home and the moment I stopped the car, she got out of it and went inside. She went to our room directly. She took out her night suit and went to change. She didn't even look at me. Well... that is... good It doesn't matter to me.

She came out of washroom and slipped under the sheets and turned her back towards me.

I also changed and came out and was surprised to see that there was no couch in my room now.. Where was it? I had to sleep on the bed, so I took the other side.

I tried to sleep, but I couldn't. I kept looking at ceiling and thinking about all the things happened today. She turned in her sleep and now she was facing towards me. I looked at her.

She had long dark lashes which were looking beautiful against her flawless face. She was looking very pretty last night. All my friends were ogling at her.

I wanted to punch Gautam when he asked me to introduce him to her. Why should I do that? Stupid, idiot man. I kept looking at her and fell asleep eventually.

Megha's POV

I got up early in morning. I went to the balcony and saw that a gardener was working there. I wanted to talk to him, so I went downstairs, maji and papaji were taking a walk in the garden, I went to them and greeted them.

They were surprised to see me so early in the morning and asked me how was the party? I smiled and said it was good.

I hesitantly asked them, " Maji, I was looking at the garden from the balcony. There is so much space around the house, can I talk to the gardener for a few minutes, can I tell him to plant a few more things. If you don't mind, can I do the landscaping? "

" Why would I mind beta? This is your house as well, you can do whatever you want. You can change whatever you want to. I know you are an interior designer, it would be a good idea. Talk to the gardener and tell him to do or plant whatever you want. " I smiled and hugged her and she patted me on my cheek.

I talked to him and asked him to get some flowering plants, climbers and many other things. I told him what few things I wanted him to do immediately. He said he would start working on it right away.

I went to our room, took a quick shower and went downstairs again. I didn't want to be in the room. Last night I decided that I would keep myself busy. I don't want to think, how I am married to a man who doesn't even want to acknowledge me as his wife.

I want to work and I am going to keep myself very busy. Last night, I made new friends, Priya and Sia. We exchanged our phone numbers.

I told Priya that I am an interior designer, and she was really happy to know that. She wanted an interior designer for some new office. She is the only daughter of her parents and now that her studies are completed, she is joining her father in business. She asked me if I wanted to do it. And I said that I would love to.

Papaji and bhaiya were having morning tea and discussing something about opening a new showroom in a new mall. I didn't want to interrupt them but I had to ask them before I started working. So very hesitantly I asked, " Papaji , I wanted your permission, as I want to work as an interior designer. I was working with Vimal bhai too. "

" Great beta, but I will give you this permission only on one condition. "

I looked at him as I was curious about the condition. When he smiled and said, " You would have to do it for our office and home too."

I grinned and nodded. He hugged me and said, " I know that you started working with Vimal. And he told me that you are really good at it. You did interiors of your haveli and your dad's and bhai's offices and showrooms. When is your result coming? Then you can professionally work as well ."

" It will come in two days. I already have one project... " I told them smiling.

" What?? How ? " asked bhaiya.

" Last night, I met Priya and I told her that I am an interior designer and she was really excited as she was looking for one do design her new office and redo her father's office and showrooms."

" Wow !! Great Megha, it is wonderful news. You must start working. Dad and I were discussing our new and biggest showroom till date in a new mall this is going to be a very great location and all the prestigious brands are having a showroom there we are planning to buy two showroom there. Even Vimal is buying a showroom there for his products so you have to decorate those showrooms as well. So, you pull up your socks and start working. All the best. And if you need any help just let me know."

" Sure, bhaiya and thank you so much papaji and bhaiya for believing in me. I will not let you down. "

" We are sure of it. If you need a place, I mean office or manpower, please tell me " said bhaiya smiling. I nodded

" I need to go and see Priya's office first. But I don't know anything about Delhi. So can I have a driver for a few days? "

" Yes, I will arrange one for you. But for now I will drop you to her place. As it is, I was going that way only." I smiled and said thanks.