How much worse can it be?

Grandpa 's decision will bring some blunderbuss changes in my life ,I didn't know why I was getting this intuition.Morever Randhir's expressions were neutral.I couldn't decipher his state of mind that made me feel suffocated out of anxiety.

Looking in very direction ,I didn't find him near around.He must be busy talking with his business associates or guests so I decided to take some fresh air to relax my mind.

Passing by the tables on which people were indulge talking and laughing in themselves I headed to the backyard of the hotel which was spread beside the lakeside .

The scenario was not less than the heaven on the earth .I was mesmerized when I glanced at the crystal clear water in which the reflection of moon was eternal.Tiny beetles were crawling on the soft grass some walked on my feet giving a ticklish giddiness to me.

The sky was tainted with silvery grayish darkness and the air too became cooler.I was feeling cold yet I stood balancing my elbows on the railing of the fence when suddenly I felt a soft tap on my shoulder.

I was too drowned in my own thoughts that the touch made me jump a little out of shock.Turning back I found Abbey there.

"Hey.. strawberry..so much self obsessed.."he narrowed his thick

eye brow.

"No.. absolutely not..it just I want some fresh air..tell me what brings you here.."I diverted the topic because his suspicious eyes were trying to read the inner conflict and being the closest person to me I knew he had sensed my dilemma.

"I came here to make a call but it doesn't matter now.. because you're looking upset.."he emphasized the words so that I couldn't frame another lie.

"I told you its nothing..you should go back inside.."I pushed lightly towards the entrance .

"I will until you tell me the truth.. Sanyukta..if I am not wrong is it not related to Grandpa's special power he gifted you as the legal wife of his philandering grand son.."He annoyingly banged his hand on the stone railing.

I averted my gaze to the lake surface to avoid his further interrogation as he got thr clear idea of my foul mood.

He warmly squeezed my hand to give a friendly comfort .

"Strawberry..may be you're over thinking..Randhir is changing I've seen him tonight the way jealously incarnated in his eyes when he witnessed that ass Harry flirting with you.."he said .

I craned my neck to him in shock.Did he really think that Randhir is changing as a husband?

"Talk to him first Sanyukta before jumping on a conclusion of your own mind's prediction..it might be false or you're shooting an arrow in the dark.."he advised me .

"Hmm..but my heart is saying he doesn't like it and somewhere he is right . this empire had been built on your clan's hard work and sweat on which I got a undue annexation just

because I am his wife..."I seethed letting out a deep breath.

"That's why I am telling you to talk to him..then let's see how much more struggles have been stored in your destiny.."he ushered .

"Lets go inside otherwise media is too present here .If one of those snoops came here and catch us in camera..it will be a front page news tomorrow..."I warned him and then we chuckled .

"Oh yeah..and then I will be kicked out of the property and castle too.."he pulled my hand and we went inside.

I took my decision that I needed to confront him first thing I should do that moment so in the indefinite people I started searching for him when suddenly my legs stopped on their track and a scornful nausea hit my sense.

There he was standing with a unfamiliar man .His was back facing me and a brunette girl sneaked her lusty hands around his waist.Her touches were a act of seducing him but what made my heart prickled with the pain of betrayal that he didn't stop her from doing so.

Literally he was enjoying her nasty touches.Our relationship was fake but the world is unknown to it.He should have pretended to be a loyal husband in front of everyone but he forgot it in his vengeance.

I quickly turned back unable to witness that sight of my husband and walked out of the hotel.

Celvin ,the chauffeur who brought me at venue ran to me .

"Celvin please take me back to the castle.."I told him and hoped inside the limo.

"But Ma'am the party is still going on..?"he questioned.

"Celvin do as I say.."I curtly ordered .This is the first time I talked with any of the serving staff .

He nodded his head in affirmation but he wanted to ask me something but I chose to look outside the window.

The night was falling so the road was almost deserted .In some time the car entered inside the premises of Shekhawat castle.I climbed out of the car and directly ran to the elevator.

As soon as I reached at my room I locked the door behind me and fell down crying on my ugly fate.Everytime the blooming hope has been destroyed by the hailstorm of betrayals dejection.

Half an hour rolled down but my tears didn't stop trailing down.I had lost the last hope of joining the broken pieces of my marriage.

Suddenly I heard a loud bang on

the door.

"Sanyukta listen to me.."came his huffing voice as if he came running here all the way along.

"Leave me alone Mr. Shekhawat.."I tried to speak stern but it came like a whisper amidst my sobs.

"Sanyukta please open the door..I can explain you everything it's not like what you're assuming it's definitely not.."he repeated but I didn't budge.

"I don't want to hear any lame excuse nor I have the right ...it just a common feeling Mr. Shekhawat.."I angrily answered.

"Sanyukta open the door damm it..its my house and you're my wife..if you won't do as I say then be ready to face the consequences.."his roar echoed in the whole corridor.

And my anger too kept increasing simultaneously as the banging grew louder.At last wiping my tears I stood up with a firm determination to break all my ties with him ,I opened the door.

There he was standing in a complete disheveled state.His hairs were messed up and the tie was loosely hanging round his neck.He was drenched in sweat but his eyes were depicting the innocence.

Pushing me inside he locked the door and grabbed my hand while I wriggled to come out of his iron grip which became tighter with my every attempt.

"Its not what you had seen..I don't know her.. Sanyukta trust me..I seriously wasn't expecting such kind of disgusting thing to be happened publicly..."he spoke hoarsely.

"Randhir I don't think you need to tell me anything.. because we don't share a real husband wife relationship..so you're free to enjoy anybody's touch and all..."I coldly spatted but I knew how it pained my soul.

His barren eyes turned dark with hurt.His grip loosened on my waist but not that much so I could free myself.

"Trust me I didn't want this.."he spoke .I smelled the genuineness in his voice.

"It doesn't matter Mr. Shekhawat..its your life and your choice you don't owe me an explanation..."I stupidly lied.His eyes bored with mine as he yanked more upon me.

"Why my happiness effects you so much.. Sanyukta.."he questioned.

I bit my lip . What would I answer him.He slowly released my waist and cupped my face.

"Look at me Sanyukta.. You're my lawfully wedded wife..and this gave you the right to owe a clarification from my side if it is related to our marriage...I really don't know from where she came and keep her lusty hands on me.."he said .

I silently nodded my head with relief aa well as happiness that he wanted to prove his innocence to me ,to his wife.

I stole a glance at his awaiting gaze and then circled my hands on his back.Firstly he flinched by my unexpected act but later on hugged me with more intensity.

Words were not needed between us

at that moment.

"Can I ask you something..?"I hesitantly said still hugging him.

"You don't need my permission.."he smilingly replied.

"You're not angry with Grandpa's decision of announcing me as a owner of your property.."I asked the biggest issue I had in my mind.

"You're my wife..and this reason is enough for me to accept his decision..and I know..you won't take a single penny from that.. until I ask you to ..."came his unpredictable answer that made me fall more for my man.