Married But Why?

Chapter 13

Ananya’s POV

As soon as I felt his lips on my lips, I forgot to breathe for some moments. I was surprised or shocked. I don’t know but I didn’t regret it.

Why should I?

He is my husband and I have rights to him and also it’s his duty.

Seriously, duty?

It’s his right as well but I don’t know if I am ready to give him that right on me or not. But, I know one thing. He makes me feel safe. I feel protected when he is around.

However, somewhere the pain I still feel. I still can’t forget that my ex left me alone when I needed him the most. The pain and fear of going through the same again has built a wall around my heart that it won’t be easy for him to get through.

I was lost in my thoughts when I realized I had reached my destination. Yes, after that KISS he left me home and went for a meeting.

So, I got an opportunity to sneak out and meet Akshat.

Currently, I am sitting in the Social Cafe and waiting for him. Although he is quite punctual, I am surprised he is still not here.

Anyway, I ordered a latte for myself and started scrolling i********: to see what was going on in others' lives.

Typical girl I am.

Who cares, it’s good to stay updated about people.

I was going through some pictures and I noticed a picture that reminded me that my ex is still my follower on i********:. I was about to remove him but suddenly I got an idea and let him be there for a little more time.

While doing my other pending tasks, I realized it’s been almost an hour and Akshat is still not here. I cursed, “Where the hell are you, Akshat?”

I dialed his number without wasting any time however no response. I tried multiple times but he was still not responding.

I thought, “Why are you not responding to calls?”

“Please come soon.” I prayed in my mind and started waiting for him. However, my eyes were on the door. I was eagerly waiting for him when my cellphone started ringing and I received it without seeing the caller ID, “Hello?”

It was my husband. Yes, now I can recognize his voice too.

I replied, “Yes, Rudra.”

I heard him and stood in shock, “Why?”

“Okay, I am coming,” I said and disconnected the call. I wasted no time and soon I was driving to the hospital.

Yes, he is in hospital. Although he didn’t tell me much but, he just told me to come to the city hospital. I was driving at a very high speed when I suddenly realized that Akshat is also missing.

Is he in the hospital?

I dismissed that thought and dialed his assistant’s number. Soon I heard him, “Hello?”

“Hi, Akash.” I said and he immediately asked, “Hello ma’am, how are you?”

Akash has known me for years. I often go to Akshat’s office so almost everyone in his office knows and even there was buzz that we are dating and soon we will marry.

I told him, “I am fine. Do you know where Akshat is? I have been trying to reach out to him and he is not responding.”

“Ma’am, Akshat sir left almost two hours ago. He told me that he had a meeting with you.” He completed and I got worried.

Although I didn’t say anything to him and concluded, “Maybe he got busy with something else.”

“No worries, thank you,” I added and disconnected the call.

I prayed to God and wished, “I hope you are fine, Akshat.”

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As soon as I reached the city hospital, I rushed inside and found Rudra with my dad. I ran to him and asked what happened. He told me that my mother had a heart attack. Dad was worried and didn’t know what to do so he called him.

I was crying badly in Rudra’s arms since Mom was still unconscious. It was the worst moment of my life. I always had that feeling of how I would survive if anyone from my life disappeared and today I am in the same situation.

They say more than the temple, people make genuine prayers in the hospital. I saw that getting true today. Since I have been here, I have seen plenty of people coming and begging God for their loved ones.

I was also praying with tears in my eyes when I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around to see ‘Rudra’. He told me that mom was calling me and I ran to her room.

“Mom,” I called my mom as soon as I saw her. I hugged her tightly and asked, “Mom, how are you?”

“I am fine.” She wiped my tears and I told her, “Mumma, please take good care of yourself. I can’t live without you.”

“My baby. Ananya, I am good.” She said and made me look at herself saying, “See, I am good now.”

I nodded and spent some time with her. Soon the doctor came and told us that they wanted to do a checkup so we came outside. I was standing near the door when I heard Rudra, “Where were you? I was calling you but your phone was not reachable.”

I turned around and realized my mistake. Without wasting a second, I apologized, “Sorry.”

He nodded and after that, the day passed like a second. I was with my mom the entire time. I am attached to my mother and I can’t even imagine hurting her in my dreams.

I think that’s one of the reasons, I said yes to marrying Rudra. She was so happy that her daughter would marry and I said yes without thinking much.

I was feeding Mom when Rudra came and told me, “Ananya, we should leave now.”

I placed the bowl aside and told hesitantly to him hesitantly, “Rudra, I was thinking of staying with Mom tonight.”

He was silent for a moment before I heard him, “Everyone is here. Although only one person is allowed for the night.”

“But-” I tried to speak but Dad interrupted me saying, “Rudra is right, Ananya. You should go home.”

“Okay.” I said half-heartedly and Rudra left from there after saying, “I am waiting for you outside. Come soon.”

I nodded and turned to Mom. I hugged her and suggested, “Mumma, please take your medicine on time. I will come tomorrow to meet you.”

Mom nodded and I stood to leave saying, “Bye Mom, take care.”

I was coming out of the hospital when I bumped into Sam and Hridya uncle. They are Akshat’s parents. I stopped and greeted them.

After a small conversation, I asked, “Sam, where is Akshat?”

She looked confused listening to me. However, I heard Hridya uncle saying, “I don’t know. He must be in his office.”

“Yeah, maybe,” I said looking here and there.

“Is there anything you want to tell us?” Sam asked noticing my nervousness and I dismissed it saying, “No, Sam.”

“What are you thinking?” Hridya uncle asked and I replied, “Nothing, just worried about Mom.”

“Don’t worry. She will be fine.” Sam consoled me and I bid my goodbye to them, making my way to the parking lot where Rudra was waiting for me.

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Rudra and I were in the car. He was concentrating on driving while I was lost with my own problems. I was worried for Akshat as he never does that. I just hope he is good. I was looking at my phone continuously hoping for his well-being.

I was looking out of the window. People were strolling around. Some were busy shopping, and some of them were just walking holding hands of each other. I was admiring the view when I heard, “Ananya, I am leaving for Italy tomorrow.”

I turned to Rudra and murmured, “What? Why?”

He took a right turn towards our home and replied, “Of course for a business deal.”

“Okay.” I said and waited for a few moments before adding, “When will you come back?”

“I am going for two weeks.” He told me and I said the most stupid thing of my life, “How will I live alone?”

He chuckled looking at me and said sarcastically, “You are not a child, Ananya. You can manage on your own.”

“If I needed something then?” I asked and heard him saying, “Then there are plenty of servants at home. You can ask them. Also, I will call you daily so you don’t need to worry.”

“What?” I murmured. I don’t know what I was saying anymore.

Okay, I admit I think I like his company.

Correction, my husband’s company.

After that I didn’t say anything or should I say I had nothing to say. He is right I am not a child. Soon he parked the car in front of her home and we directly went to our bedroom. I quickly took a shower while Rudra decided to shower in another room.

It was already midnight and he was tired too so he didn’t wanted to waste time in waiting for me to come out. I wore a stain nightwear and slipped into the blanket with Rudra. Surprisingly, he didn’t talk much and was already slept.

Who won’t?

It was a long day for both of us.

I closed my eyes to sleep but opened them immediately. I looked beside me and found him sleeping calmly.

I was looking at her face and thought to myself, “Why am I thinking that much? It’s not like I was never alone.”

I put my hand on my heart and asked, “But why the hell my heart is aching by the thought of him going away?”

I asked myself, “Do I have feelings for him?”

The moment this thought came in my mind, I saw him looking at me and I was caught eyeing my own husband.

He asked, “Aren’t you feeling sleepy?”

I lied effortlessly, “I am not feeling well.”

The next moment his hand touched my forehead to check if I have fever. Of course there was none.

He said coming closer, “Just close your eyes and calm your mind. You are thinking too much.”

I did that but soon I opened them again when I realized how does he know I was thinking too much.

Was I too loud?

No, Ananya. You weren’t.

It’s not your body that is not feeling well but your heart is.

Your heart wants him, but why?

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