Married But Why?

Chapter 12

Ananya’s POV

It’s been two days since I have been telling Rudra to arrange the press conference but he is literally nowhere close to doing that. This morning I was having breakfast and he came completely dressed up like he is gonna walk as a show stopper. I ignored him since I had already given up that he would help me and texted my assistant to find some other way.

I was having my pancake calmly when he sat beside me and started having my pancake. I gave him an Are you serious look to which he replied, “I am your husband, Mrs. Singh.”

“Husband? For namesake.” I muttered and he gave me a billion-dollar smile.

Once I was done, I was about to leave but he held my hand and ordered, “Get ready. The press conference will start at 10:30. We don’t have much time left.”

With that, he left leaving me shocked at my place. Soon I came out to my world and ran to my room to get ready. Since the conference is about marriage announcements I chose to wear my favourite organza saree that I had saved for special occasions.

Yeah, special occasions. Will there be any special occasion other than saving my company?

No.

I got ready and came out of my room and saw Rudra sitting on the couch and talking to someone on the phone. As soon as he noticed me he stood towering over me.

Did I ever tell you guys he looks familiar to me?

Like I have known him for years.

Fuck and he is handsome as hell. His six-foot-tall body, those abs and his sharp jawline are just mesmerizing. But we will never tell him that otherwise, he will be on cloud nine.

He forwarded his hand to me and I came out of my thoughts. I took his hand and we left for the press conference that was being arranged.

It took us around 30 minutes to get there. But as soon as we reached there I was surprised that he actually made this much effort. There were arrangements made for Rudra and me to sit. All the reporters were busy setting up their cameras.

As soon as we started walking inside, his hand came up on my bare waist giving goosebumps on my skin. I looked at him smilingly and asked with greeted teeth, “Rudra, what are you doing?”

“What do you think, wifey?”, He asked smilingly equally and I raised my brow for him to explain.

He added, “We have a press conference scheduled for today. If you want them to believe our lies at least behave like a wife.”

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Rudra’s POV

Soon Ananya and I were sitting in our respective seats. Ananya moved towards me before asking, “How much time it will take?”

I smiled at her question and tucked her hair behind her ear while saying, “Once we answer all the questions of the reporters, we are good to go.”

She nodded and I asked, “Why did you ask? Do you have other plans?”

She looked at me thinking something and I was literally praying in my mind. I was screaming in my head, “Please say no.”

That’s what I heard, “Not, really. Just want to meet a friend.”

Listening to her, I was happy and sad. I was happy she said no but sad because I knew she was lying. She does have a plan to meet her friend c*m ex-lover.

She turned to the reporter and I murmured, “And I hate that friend of yours.”

“Sir, what are you thinking?”, My assistant asked and I came out of my world and realized that the reporters were asking to start. I nodded.

My assistant spoke first, “Good morning everyone. This press conference is arranged to announce the marriage of Mr Rudra Pratap Singh and Ms Ananya Shergill.”

He was finished with whatever he wanted to say soon and we were getting the questions one by one.

The first reporter asked, “Sir, we have heard that AS Automobiles was drowning in debt and by marrying you Ms. Singh solved that problem of hers.”

Hearing the reporter, I looked at Ananya and I could see the fire in her eyes. I held her hand in mine and laughed a little, “Hahaha.”

I commented, “Joke of the year. A businesswoman who has built up her business from zero level with no support from the family would really do that. Won’t it feel disrespecting to her?”

“So, you are saying that’s not true.”, He counter questioned.

I sat straightened and replied, “Yes, all of these are rumours. She was not the one who proposed for marriage. It was me. I loved her since the day I saw her. So, whatever you heard is rubbish.”

“Sir, we also heard that Ms. Singh ditched her boyfriend to marry you.”, The next question came from a female reporter.

I thought for a while and replied, “Well, that’s the truth.”

The next moment Ananya was giving me a death glare.

“What?”, Everyone was shocked but I covered it up wisely.

I asked her, “Yes. Now I have a question for you. If you have a bag filled with money and a blank cheque in your hand, what would you choose?”

“Of course, the cheque.”, She replied hesitantly and I smiled answering her, “Then why do you feel that she will marry a man who has done nothing in his life? If she has built herself working on her business, why should she choose someone like her ex-boyfriend? He was a loser.”

“But, we heard he loved her a lot.”, Another reporter asked.

I started making circles on Ananya’s hand to calm her down and replied, “When you love someone, you can’t give up on that person. One has to fight for their love like Lord Shiva to keep that person permanently in life. According to me, he has done nothing to keep her with him. If there are no mutual efforts, what do you expect from her?”

“So, Ms Singh, can we say you are in love with your husband?”, The same female reporter asked Ananya and she finally smiled although it was fake.

“I think my husband can answer this question better.”, She said looking at me.

I kissed her hand and said, “No, she doesn’t love me.”

She looked at me with shock but I quickly added, “But she loves me unconditionally. She is a woman who believes in giving 100%. Whether it is her professional life or personal.”

“Sir, we heard AS Automobiles and RS Groups will tie up in future.”, The very prominent reporter from the industry asked and instead of me, Ananya replied, “There is nothing like that. AS Automobiles has no such plans.”

I added, “And to talk about the future, the future is unpredictable so we are not going to comment on that.”

I knew she was losing her mind so I finished saying, “But yes, if my wife needs my help anywhere in her business, I am not going to think twice to help her. Since it is my duty as her husband.”

I motioned my assistant to take over. He declared, “So, now Mrs. And Mr. Singh has meetings lined up, we will call off the conference here. Thank you for coming everyone.”

“Let’s go.”, I said and held Ananya’s hand in mine. We got out and soon we were sitting in the car to home.

I was driving and she was looking out of the window. She was quiet for a long time so I thought to check on her.

I asked, “What are you thinking?”

She turned to me in defensive mode and replied, “I don’t have any identity anymore. I am just your wife now.”

“What are you saying?”, I asked focusing on the road and she immediately asked, “Didn’t they try to prove that?”

Listening to her, I parked my car aside. I turned to her properly and made her look into my eyes. I tried to make her understand, “Ananya, people speak and if you are going to listen to everyone you will never be able to do anything.”

She was still silent and I hate that thing about her. She doesn’t let anyone know what is going on in her mind. I added, “Just let them speak and pretend you haven’t heard.”

“Were you happy seeing they were trying to prove my dependency on you?”, She asked.

I don’t know how to answer that question. Because I knew my answer would make her more angry.

I tried to be cautious with my words and replied, “I won’t lie. I was happy. But it’s because I love you. I feel happy to provide you. That’s what I believe my duties are towards you. I want to be the only person you come for anything and everything you need.”

I completed and she immediately declared, “But I don’t want you to provide me. I can take care of myself.”

“How the hell it is your responsibility?”, She almost screamed taking me off guard.

Now she was breathing heavily. She replied, “I am a strong, self-dependent woman with millions in my account.”

I heard her and held her hand in mine saying, “Then keep those millions in your account and spend my money. I am your husband and whether you like it or not, I will fulfil all my responsibilities.”

She was close to me since I was holding her hands and she was pulled near to me. She angrily said, “Go to hell.”

She was about to open her mouth again but before that, I placed my lips on hers to make her calm down. I knew she was angry but her anger is bad for her health. After that, I forgot everything and my only priority was the woman beside me. Her happiness, her safety, her health.

She belongs to me and I will keep her with me at any cost.

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