rough pleasure

The next morning

Abhiraj was still sleeping with his head resting on Chitrangada's chest. But where Abhiraj was a muscular man, poor Chitrangada was a delicate girl. Abhiraj was extremely heavy, which made it difficult for Chitrangada to sleep. She tried her best to push him off, but Abhiraj wouldn't even budge.

Summoning all her strength, Chitrangada finally managed to push Abhiraj off her, gasping for air. Her sudden action woke Abhiraj up, and he asked,

"What's wrong? Why are you so restless this early in the morning?"

To this, Chitrangada replied, "You didn't let me sleep all night."

Abhiraj smirked mischievously and said, "But I didn't even do anything last night. Yet, you couldn't sleep, my dear wife."

Chitrangada snapped, "Your mind is always filled with such things. Whenever you talk, it's always about this nonsense!"

Saying this, she tried to leave, but Abhiraj caught her hand and pulled her toward him, causing her to fall right into his lap. Wrapping his arms firmly around her waist, he said, "Answer me, wife."

Chitrangada avoided his gaze, not saying a word. Abhiraj noticed her reluctance, cupped her jaw, and asked, "Tell me, do such things really occupy my mind all the time? Say it."

Chitrangada struggled to free herself from his grasp, pleading, "Please let me go, Abhiraj. I have a lot of work to do. Please."

But Abhiraj didn't let go. Instead, he pulled her closer, causing them both to fall onto the bed, with Chitrangada ending up on top of him. Startled by this, Chitrangada somehow freed herself and rushed straight to the bathroom.

From the bed, Abhiraj kept staring toward the bathroom door.

In the bathroom:

Chitrangada stood completely naked in front of the mirror, examining the love bites Abhiraj had left on her. They had turned a deep purple. Talking to herself, she muttered, "Doesn't this bitter gourd ever get tired of doing all this? No matter how much concealer I use, these marks just won't go away. If Grandma sees this, I don't even know what she'll think of me. This shameless man has no shame at all."

Looking down at her chest, she continued, "And what's happening to my body? Why does it suddenly feel so... different?"

Just then, Abhiraj's voice interrupted her thoughts:

"It's all thanks to your husband's hard work last night, my dear wife."

Startled to see Abhiraj in the bathroom, Chitrangada quickly wrapped a towel around herself and exclaimed, "What are you doing here?"

Abhiraj replied casually, "It's my house, and everything in this house is mine, including you. Don't hide anything from me, because even your body belongs to me."

Saying this, he pulled her toward the bathroom counter, gripping her waist and kissing her. Within moments, he removed the towel from her body, leaving her completely bare while he remained fully dressed in a business suit.

In front of him, Chitrangada looked as innocent and vulnerable as a child. She pleaded, "Please, not in the morning. I have so much work to do.

Abhiraj smirked, "You care so much about the house, but not about your husband? Why this injustice to me? Tell me."

When she didn't respond, he leaned in and began kissing her deeply, his hands exploring her thighs. Slowly, his hands moved to the space between her legs. Chitrangada shook her head in protest, but Abhiraj simply gave her a devilish smile and slid his fingers into her.

Since she wasn't prepared, a soft cry escaped her lips. Abhiraj maintained eye contact, his fingers moving expertly, while Chitrangada kept her eyes tightly shut.

In a cold, commanding voice, Abhiraj said, "Your eyes should be on me, wife."

Reluctantly, Chitrangada opened her eyes, her gaze meeting his. His eyes held no emotion, and the intensity in them frightened her. She shut her eyes again, but this only made Abhiraj quicken his movements.

"Why don't you listen to me, wife?" he demanded.

Chitrangada opened her eyes once more, her face flushed crimson. But Abhiraj wasn't done. "You can't even handle my fingers. I wonder how you'll handle the rest of me," he teased.

Blushing furiously, Chitrangada begged, "Please, Abhiraj, stop."

But Abhiraj was in no mood to stop. Over the next hour, he pushed her to her limits multiple times, leaving her breathless. Although he didn't take things further, he completely exhausted her with just his fingers.

Finally, Abhiraj carried her into the shower and gently cleaned her. The scent of his intense cologne still lingered on her body. Smirking, he said, "It seems your body enjoys my presence too much. That's why the scent won't fade."

Chitrangada turned her face away, embarrassed.

After cleaning her up, Abhiraj dried her off with a towel and whispered in her ear, "Let me get you ready today."

He carried her back to the bedroom, sat her in front of the mirror, and began helping her put on a saree. As his hands lingered on her waist, Chitrangada thought to herself, "This bitter gourd is just using the excuse of dressing me up to take advantage of me."

Abhiraj, as if reading her mind, said, "Don't think I'm taking advantage of you, wife."

Startled, Chitrangada asked, "How do you know what I'm thinking?"

Smiling devilishly, Abhiraj put on her earrings and, after a moment, looked at her in the mirror. "Perfect. Now you truly look like Mrs. Abhiraj Singh Rajput."

Draped in a red saree, Chitrangada looked stunning, more radiant than ever. After all, she had been dressed by her 'bitter gourd' husband himself.

After dressing up Chitrangada, Abhiraj brings her downstairs to the hall. There, his grandmother is waiting at the dining table for them. As soon as she sees Chitrangada, she remarks,

"Well, well, daughter-in-law, you look exceptionally beautiful today!"

Chitrangada truly looked stunning. She was draped in a vibrant red saree, her hair left loose and swaying gracefully with the breeze. She wore elegant gold earrings and green bangles that adorned her wrists. Her neck bore a mangalsutra, and her forehead glistened with vermillion, symbolizing her marriage to Abhiraj. Today, she was the epitome of beauty and grace.

Hearing her grandmother-in-law's comment, Abhiraj is reminded of the earlier scene in the bathroom, where he'd imposed his will on her under the guise of pleasure and later groomed her to his liking. Seeing Chitrangada lost in thought, the grandmother asks,

"Where are you lost, dear?"

Before Chitrangada could respond, Abhiraj shamelessly quips,

"She's lost in thoughts of her husband. Where else would she be? And why wouldn't she? She looks this gorgeous because I personally got her ready today."

Chitrangada remains silent and tries to leave the room, but Abhiraj stops her, asking,

"Where are you going, wife?"

She replies curtly, "To prepare food."

To this, the grandmother interjects,

"Don't worry about that today. I've already instructed the housemaid to prepare everything."

Chitrangada is taken aback by this and wonders nervously what Abhiraj might do next. Trying to mask her unease, she says,

"Grandmother, why did you ask the maid to cook? I was just on my way to the kitchen."

The grandmother replies gently,

"Let it be, my dear. You cook every day anyway. Besides, you two are newly married. Spend some time together."

Hearing this, Chitrangada thinks to herself, "How can we spend time together when this marriage wasn't even my choice?"

Abhiraj, grinning slyly, says,

"Alright, enough talking. I'm starving. After all, a man needs good food after a hard night's work."

Chitrangada shoots him a disdainful glare. The grandmother playfully smacks Abhiraj on the head and says,

"You shameless boy!"

The three of them sit together at the dining table for their meal. The grandmother hands Chitrangada a jewelry set and says,

"Here, dear, this is my gift to you for your 'muh dikhai.' I doubt this irresponsible boy has given you anything yet."

Abhiraj, in a cold yet teasing tone, responds,

"Why, Grandma? The gift I'm giving her will only arrive in nine months."

Chitrangada glares at him angrily, but Abhiraj casually picks up the jewelry set, adding gold bangles from his pocket, and places them on Chitrangada's wrists. She initially refuses, but then lets him do as he pleases.

During the meal, Abhiraj's mischief knows no bounds. He repeatedly places his hand on Chitrangada's thigh or holds her hand, making her increasingly uncomfortable. She glares at him, her annoyance evident, but he seems unfazed.

After the meal, Abhiraj announces,

"I'm leaving for a meeting. I might get back late tonight."

With that, he departs for work.

At Abhiraj's Office

Currently, Abhiraj is in a meeting with Avinash, Ranvijay, and other associates. However, his mind is elsewhere, distracted and restless. Avinash and Mithra exchange furtive glances, as if silently daring each other to start a confrontation. Their simmering tension feels like it could explode at any moment.

Ranvijay, on the other hand, is lost in thought about a peculiar incident. He keeps thinking about Amisha, the first and perhaps the last girl he saw in such a vulnerable state.

When the meeting concludes, Abhiraj receives a phone call from the doctor. Stepping out of the room, he answers. The doctor informs him,

"Please come to the hospital immediately. There's something important regarding Miss Akanksha's medical condition."

Without delay, Abhiraj heads to the hospital in his Rolls Royce, his mind clouded with worry for his sister, whom he loved more than life itself.

At the Hospital

In the doctor's cabin, Abhiraj listens intently as the doctor reveals,

"Mr. Rajput, are you aware that your sister was pregnant?"

The news shocks Abhiraj to his core. The doctor continues,

"When she attempted suicide, she was three months pregnant. The reasons might be either sexual assault or an unwanted pregnancy. However, don't worry too much. Miss Akanksha will regain her consciousness soon. But mentally, she will remain at a childlike state."

Abhiraj feels utterly broken hearing this. His sister, barely 20 years old, had endured so much pain. Known to be fiercely protective of her, Abhiraj could not fathom his helplessness in the face of her suffering. To make matters worse, the girl he once blamed for Akanksha's condition was slowly stirring feelings in his own heart.

Abhiraj informs the doctor to keep him updated and drives back home, consumed by his turmoil.

At Abhiraj's Villa (Nighttime)

Chitrangada, after chatting with the grandmother, heads to her room. With Abhiraj at work, she spends most of her time with his grandmother, who has brought her a sense of comfort in this unfamiliar house.

Standing before the mirror, Chitrangada notices the love bites Abhiraj had left on her chest. Blushing, she murmurs to herself,

"This bitter gourd! Why is he being so nice to me lately? But I must admit, he is undeniably handsome."

Blushing at her own thoughts, she quickly scolds herself,

"No, Chitra! Don't fall for this arrogant and cruel man. You're being foolish!"

She busies herself getting ready and then lies down to sleep.

About an hour later, the door to her room flings open loudly, but Chitrangada, deeply asleep, doesn't wake. Abhiraj enters, his eyes bloodshot and the smell of alcohol on him. His anger, fueled by the news about Akanksha, is at its peak.

Seeing Chitrangada sleeping peacefully only adds to his fury. He clenches his fists, fighting the urge to lash out, and storms out of the room.

Avinash's Room

Avinash is in his room with Mithra and Ranvijay, discussing business. Ranvijay receives a call and steps out, leaving Avinash and Mithra alone. Mithra scrolls through her phone, trying to ignore Avinash, but he teases her,

"Hey, witch, what are you doing?"

Without looking up, she retorts, "Can't you see? I'm using my phone."

Avinash smirks, "Come on, witch, show me what you're watching."

Mithra rolls her eyes but shows him her phone. While scrolling, a romantic movie scene appears, and Mithra quickly hides her phone, her cheeks turning red. Avinash, noticing her embarrassment, teases further,

"Why not? We could recreate this scene, you know. After all, we're engaged."

Mithra hurls a pillow at him, calling him a "pervert," and tries to leave. However, Avinash grabs her wrist, pulling her toward him, causing her to stumble and fall onto him. He laughs,

"Look at you blushing, witch!"

Mithra, annoyed, snaps, "Blushing? Me? Never! Especially not for a monkey like you!"

She tries to attack him, but Avinash holds her back, laughing. Just then, Ranvijay walks in and, seeing the scene, smirks devilishly,

"Sorry to interrupt, friends."

Author's Note:

What do you think of this chapter? Don't forget to comment! Tomorrow's chapter is going to be intense as Abhiraj's anger explodes on Chitrangada. Stay tuned for more!

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