Chapter 28:"Who said I hate you?"
2017...
"Aditi...is there someone in your life that you could believe blindly?", Rohit spoke as they sat on the bench in the park after jogging.
"Hmm...Wendy, Sunny...and you.", She smiled as she passed him the water bottle.
"Why?", He spoke as he took a sip of water.
"Because you are the people who pulled me out of the nightmares I've been stuck in...even though I couldn't chase them out of my brain...with you guys by my side, I'm happy being me.", She smiled. Before the scene could end...Aditi's crying face appeared as Rohit opened his eyes.
He woke up his eyes...the smile that made his heart flutter was now replaced by the eyes that were full of disgust towards him.
'Let's end it if you are done with your childish bet.' her words played in his mind as his heart was pierced again and again. He felt like he just woke up from a long dream.
"Jay..."
Jay who was outside walked in.
"Boss."
"Fill the discharge papers and also if possible try to dig out the things Riya did behind my back...report me everything.", He spoke his tone was filled with sadness.
He turned his head towards the window as the cold breeze felt even cold without her by his side.
'Will she come to me if she knows that I'm in the hospital?' he thought. 'how will she? After all that pain I gave to her?' he answered his own question with regret.
THE VILLAS
Aditi woke up but it was afternoon...she saw the man beside her still sleeping. She silently walked out of the bed she put on some clothes and walked out of the room. She took the car keys and rushed out.
After few minutes she came back as she entered the bedroom and saw the man who was sound asleep. After some thought she opened the wardrobe and took off one of his white shirts and entered the washroom after she changed into his shirt she walked downstairs.
She entered the kitchen and took out few fresh vegetables that are brought by the Housekeeper early in the morning.
After a while...Anan woke up and saw the empty space beside him as he helplessly smiled and walked out of the bed, after dressing himself in comfy clothes he walked out of the room and then downstairs.
He saw Aditi who was wrapped in his shirt bringing the cooked dishes out of the kitchen...His heart skipped a beat.
'This girl...was she planning to kill him?' he cursed her as he walked towards her.
Aditi saw Anan walking down the stairs in her direction. she smiled and ran towards him as she lifted her legs and wrapped her hands around his neck.
"I'm just done with cooking. Let's eat I'm hungry.", She smiled as she spoke.
"Adi...are you not tired enough? Wearing my shirt and walking like this...do you know it's a torture for me?", He spoke in his raspy voice as he wrapped his hands around her waist.
"When did I torture you? I just wore my hubby's shirt.", She replied.
"Mrs.Anan...you are only one in this world who could make me speechless. Let's eat.", He chuckled as he walked with her towards the table.
Aditi served the dishes as she stared at Anan. She looked like a child waiting for praise for her cooking. Anan took a bite...
"What your friend said is right...wifey if I go bankrupt let's open a restaurant.", He spoke as he patted her head.
"No problem...", Satisfied by his praise she quickly started to have her lunch.
"One praise is enough to make you this happy? Why are you so different?", He spoke as he gazed at her lovingly.
"It's not about the praise...it's the person who gave that praise.", She smiled as she started to eat again.
He smiled as they both continued their lunch.
Anan started to do the dishes as Aditi slowly walked towards him and she hugged him from behind.
"Adi...I'm telling you If you don't let me go now...I can't promise you what happens next.", He spoke as he smiled warmly at her.
"Don't ever leave me.", Her slow raspy voice was heard.
Her actions made him stop what he was doing as he turned towards her...her beautiful eyes which were covered in tears came into his vision.
"Till this day...I was always anxious if not for Wendy I wouldn't have survived. Now that you entered my life and changed it into a beautiful dream...so please don't leave me. I can face the cruelty of the world, I can face the world even if it abounds me...but I don't think I will have the strength to leave on if you leave me...I'm not sure why but you...seem more closer to me than I'm to myself...So...", Before she could speak he pressed his lips on hers, The kiss deepened as he lifted Aditi and placed her on the kitchen counter.
His hands move upwards inside his shirt which she was wearing... which brought shivers down her spine.
"Anan...", She spoke as she was embarrassed.
"I said I can't promise you...it's you who made me lose control...", He whispered in her ears and she blushed speechlessly.
"Adi...for the past 24 years it was very easy for me to maintain my self-control...but the moment I see you I can't help but lose all my self-control...you will be the sweetest death that can kill me without any weapon.", He continued as she couldn't restrain his seduction.
"I...I can't...help...I...just can't...", He unbutton the two buttons of his shirt she was wearing as he was about to remove the remaining...the doorbell rang.
"Someone is here...I'll go change.", She pushed him as she ran upstairs buttoning the shirt,
Anan couldn't help but see her walk away...he was sure that he's going to kill the person who's on the other side of the door.
He adjusted his V-neck T-shirt as he walked towards the door. He opened the door...
Suhani along with Eder Mishra smiled as they entered the door...Bala followed them.
"Idiot why are staring at me like that? Do I look like a murderer or what?", Elder Mishra spoke as he saw Anan's expression.
"You are more annoying than that one.", He whispered as he closed the door.
Aditi who changed her clothes walked downstairs.
"Grandma...Grandpa, Uncle.", She wished the pair and Bala.
"Child you are here...come see what I brought for you.", Suhani pulled Aditi towards her side and spoke.
Aditi quietly walked towards them as she sat beside Suhani.
"This is the new design Anan's mother and he friend prepared to take a look at this dress...", Suhani passed her the box.
"I...", Before Aditi could say something.
"Dear open it.", Elder Mishra spoke with a caring tone.
She smiled at them as she opened the box...it was a stripped gown that won the design of the month award, she saw it when Wendy showed her to the fashion news.
"This...I can't wear this...this is really something precious.", Aditi quickly passed the dress to Suhani as she spoke.
"Old Man...tell her. Dear, this was sent by your mother in law, Actually, she wanted to give it to you personally but she has been stuck abroad due to few interviews so I took it as an excuse so that I could see you.", Suhani patted Aditi's head as she passed her the box.
Aditi helplessly stared at Anan. Anan couldn't help but shrug. She quietly accepted the dress as she smiled.
"Then we won't disturb you guys. Your husband is staring at me from the moment we entered the house.", Elder Mishra teased as he instructed Bala to prepare the car.
"Glad that you know.", Anan spoke in a low tone.
"You brat.", He couldn't help but chuckle.
Aditi who isn't used to their teasing couldn't help but feel awkward and stay calm.
"Alright Old Man let's go...We still have to visit Vastav's. ", Suhani dragged the Old Man out of the house.
The moment the car disappeared they walked into the villa. Aditi who was okay till then suddenly rushed towards the washroom.
She started to vomit continuously, Anan who was worried quickly brought a cup of water and helped her to clean up.
"What happened? Are you feeling uneasy somewhere?", He spoke in a worried tone.
"No...It's because of the medicine.", She spoke in a low voice.
"Let me see the medication...Where is it?", He asked as he walked towards the hall.
He saw a pack of tablets on the counter with one used place...he quickly examined and widened his eyes.
"Adi...these have side effects: Vomiting, headache and few dangerous symptoms where was your head when you bought these?", He scolded her in a carrying tone.
"These are contraceptives.", She spoke in an embarrassed tone as she took the table strip.
"Yesterday we...so I bought them this afternoon, I didn't check much...", She continued in an embarrassed tone.
Anan was startled by her expression. He hugged her.
"I just thought it's too early to have a...", She wanted to explain.
"I'm sorry...It was my first too...so I was also nervous and not thoughtful enough, because of me you struggled. I'll be careful next time.", He spoke in a caring tone.
"It's not that...I just thought we are still not ready to be...", parents she didn't say it but he understood what she meant.
"We are indeed not ready...I still want to spoil you some more...", He pressed his lips on her.
"I'm sorry...", He whispered.
"No worries.", she smiled.
"Let's go upstairs...take some rest.", He dragged her up so she could have some rest.
Rohit's villa.
"Boss the designs of Ms.Riya are mostly done by Ms.Aditi. Even though Ms.Riya lied to you saying that they were partners it was all done by Ms.Aditi alone. Ms.Riya seems to be acting innocent but has done many things to hurt Ms.Aditi...most importantly...", Jay hesitated.
"Speak out.", Rohit's cold voice was heard.
"The bet...was a plan and an Idea of Ms.Riya it was she who asked and provoked them and manipulated you to agree to that bet.", Jay completed his words as he heard the glass breaking sound.
"Boss...you okay?", He rushed as he saw the broken glass.
"I'm fine leave me alone. Tell the press that I and Ms.Riya broke up and ask them to publish the article immediately.", He spoke as he turned his head towards the window.
'Why? Why was I so foolish? Why? Is there a way out to change the past...Is there a way so that I could at least stay as friends with he0r?' he thought...his hand was bleeding as the pain inside his heart was more unbearable than that.
After few hours.
He walked out of his room.
"Boss Ms.Wendy and Ms.Aditi are going to meet at East road mall.", Jay spoke.
"Ms.Wendy her child left the house 10 minutes back, The informer heard her phone call with Ms.Aditi.", He continued.
"We will leave in another 10 minutes.", It was his chance...he can't drag this anymore.
EAST ROAD MALL.
"I will call you later. I'll pick you later.", Anan spoke as he kissed her on her forehead.
"No worries carry on with your meeting. I can wait.", She smiled as she walked out of the car.
Aarav who was Aditi rushed towards her.
"Aunty...I missed you.", He hugged her legs as Aditi couldn't help but pick him into her arms.
"Uncle don't worry...I'll return her to you once I'm done with our date.", Aarav spoke in a mature tone.
"Sunny...don't spout nonsense...", Aditi pinched his nose.
"Enjoy your date...protect your Aunt and Mom.", Anan smiled at left from there.
Wendy who just walked towards them couldn't help but let out her anger.
"Sunny...idiot how can you run like that.", She spoke as was panting.
"Mama...just because you are slow doesn't mean everyone is like that...do some exercise.", He spoke as he wrapped his hands around Aditi's neck.
"Idiot who said I don't do any exercise...I'm breathing isn't that an exercise?", She spoke in a proud tone.
"No wonder my daddy ran away from you.", He spoke.
"I agree.", Aditi spoke as they laughed. Wendy couldn't help but pout.
"I hate you two.", Wendy spoke as she walked inside the mall.
They entered few shops but still couldn't get anything they liked...after few rounds they were tired as they walked into a restaurant.
"Mama I wanna go to the restroom.", Sunny spoke as he pulled Wendy.
"Okay.", Wendy took him as Aditi was left behind to order the food.
When Aditi was done with studying the menu...she turned back to call the waiter.
"Can I...", Before she could do that her eyes met with the person who just walked in as her words were stuck in her mouth.
Rohit walked towards her as he took the seat in front of her...Aditi maintained her poker face as she stared at him.
"It's been a long time.", He spoke.
"So?", Her cold voice came through breaking his confidence inch by inch.
"Adi...I...", Before he could continue.
"Aditi...Anyway, I don't care.", She was about to stand up when he held her hand. She mercilessly shoved it off.
"I broke up with Riya.", He spoke.
"So?"
"I'm okay with you hating me...but please...", Before he could speak.
"Who said I hate you? Sorry If I gave you any wrong idea but I don't have any emotion towards you...no don't hold any importance in my life.", She spoke as she cut him off.
"Aditi If I say I'm regretting everything I've done to you in the past...will I have a chance, I know I'm shameless...but I'm okay being one if If that makes you come back to me...!", He spoke with his deepened voice.
"Regret? Chance? Rohit...you know when we are truly done? The moment you used me as an item that you can bet on.", Her voice broke his confidence completely.
"I...I will not give up, Gaining you as a result of losing everything is also fine...", This was his last bit of hope. he's not going to give up on her no matter what.
She pulled the door as she saw Wendy and Aarav waking out of the restroom.
"Let's go...I seem to dislike this place now.", She spoke as she walked out.
Wendy and Aarav quickly followed her as they were worried about her. Rohit stood there like a rock.
'She's just angry...she still loves you...she will come back.', he spoke to himself.
Author's special:
Author: "I'm sorry to touch your soft spot but DestinyNdi felt it a waste that you left the house without teaching them a lesson...!!"
Aditi:*smiles* He was clearly lying...I didn't have the courage to face that truth at that time...but DestinyNdi that was actually a pretty good idea I should have done that...but DestinyNdi I'm sincerely thankful 🙂. and I also saw another comment of yours "I know that feeling gul." I hope you could also stand up like me and stay as beautiful you are.
Author: "How did you feel when Rohit came back to apologize?"
Aditi: *smile* Like I said I'm numb to him...so there is no reaction.
Author: "*cough cough* Aditi...your husband is staring at me like he's gonna kill if I hold you for another second. You can leave."
Aditi: "Thank you then." Aditi Giggles as she stares at Anan.
Author: * Must I do this interview keeping my life at stake...I hate seeing them lovey-dovey while me being single and sitting in a locked room writing their story.😢😢😫poor me.