Chapter 5: The Marriage

"What the fuck was that Mr. Aditya Bajaj? Why was your daughter calling me her mom? Don't tell me this is one of your sick game to get me in your bed?" Khushi shouted at him.

Hearing her Aditya became angry and and scouted at her "Shut up Khushi, Just Shut the fuck up" He controlled his anger and then said calmly "Ms.Sharma, let's talk" and gestured her to sit down.

Khushi listened to him telling her how he lost his wife two years back, how his daughter became silent and rarely talked to anyone. How in these two years he tried to fulfill the void of her mother, how he realised a month back that even though he tried his best, his daughter still misses her mom, how Aashi called her "Mama" after she saved her, how he made the plan to marry her. He laid all his cards before her telling her the truth.

He knew if she denied, his daughter who was getting back to being a normal child will go back to being silent again.

In that moment Khushi didn't see a ruthless businessman, in front of her was a vulnerable father, a heartbroken lover and a husband of someone whom he thought he failed.

It was in that moment she decided that she will marry him, give the little daughter her love and maybe heal his wounded heart too.

But at the same moment she was ashamed of herself, of the things she said to him in anger, of all the accusations she threw at him. Not able to meet his eyes, she said that she is ready for the marriage but she didn't want to sign a contract.

Seeing her lowered head he knew she was feeling embarrassed with her behavior today. Although he was furious but he knew she's an innocent girl who was tested by destiny every time. He lifted her chin and make her look into his eyes. " Never lower your head in front of me Ms. Sharma, we're going to be in a relationship where you'll be my equal and I promise you that I'll always respect you"

Khushi became even more ashamed of herself listening to his sincere words. She cursed herself for thinking so worst about such a perfect man.

Nevertheless she nodded her head and although Aditya was not convinced, he let her be. Showing her the way to his daughter's room, he told her to get inside. Khushi nervously went near Aashi when the little girl saw her and her eyes beamed with happiness. Aashi got down from her bed and launched herself into Khushi's arms calling her out "Mama.... You came? I missed you"

Khushi's eyes misted seeing the little one's love for her. She hugged her tight and whispered "I missed you too baby"

Khushi made Aashi sleep near her in the bed and told her a bedtime story. Aashi was already tired so she fell asleep soon. Aditya looked at Khushi and his daughter and he sighed in relief and happiness. He felt as if his life was falling back into his place. As if everything was fine. But he knew that there are lot of unrevealed secrets and he was yet to take revenge from his enemies.

Making Aashi sleep, Khushi went to the Hall so that she could tell Mr. Bajaj that she was leaving. But Aditya asked her to stay the night here and sleep with Aashi as it was too late. Khushi didn't want to face her family and the Basus so she agreed and went to sleep with Aashi. The little girl though not her own had already made her a mom and she's was happy about it.

The next morning brought lot of arguments and drama to her life. After having breakfast with Aashi and Mr Bajaj, he offered her to drop her home which she politely declined as she was still unable to face him.

Reaching her home, she met with the accusations of her family and Basus who were labeling her as a characterless girl. She was amused by their accusations as they only sent her to Aditya after she denied time and again even telling her to spend the night with him if he wanted and now they were accusing her.

Without giving any explanation she went to her room and got ready in a red bridal saree which Aditya had given her to wear it for their court marriage. She quietly sneaked out of her house and went to the court to complete all the procedures of marriage.

By the time their car entered the Basu Mansion in which they are going to live from now on but why she didn't know, she was no longer Ms. Khushi Sharma. She became Mrs. Khushi Aditya Bajaj.

When both of them stepped inside the Basu Mansion, they saw everyone hovering around Rohan who was released from jail that morning. Khushi's mother was the first to react.

She reached forward and slapped her hard. Aditya was carrying their daughter or else the woman wouldn't have been able to touch his wife.

Placing Aashi on her feet he shielded Khushi from everyone's eyes and spoke in a dangerous tone "Don't even think to touch my wife again" . The whole family cursed and accused them but Aditya carried Aashi with one hand and held her hand with the other and went to their room ignoring them.

Khushi came out of her thoughts when she felt someone touch her arm. She looked to see her husband who was watching her intently. She fiddled with her fingers thinking how to avoid him and escape from him because she was still angry with herself for those accusations she threw at him