Authors POV:

1 month later:

Yes you read that right. It's been a month since arjun and Diya got married.

But nothing changed between them. They are still like some stangers. Well it's mostly arjun who behaves like that.

After mustering her courage, she even tried starting few conversations with him. But every time he ignores her or gives a rude reply.

Diya was so hurt by his behavior. Many times she even locked herself in the bathroom and cried.

Like every other she dreamed of having a loving husband and happy married life.

But seeing arjun's behavior she can feel her dreams are Slowly falling apart.

She was thankful for having a mom and dad , a brother they treat her lovingly.

But more than that she wants her husband's care, even love which she can't deny.

She slowly started falling for arjun, although he behaves rudely to her, she admires him how passionate he is about his work. He respects mom and dad so much, his affection towards them.

Also him and nikhil bhai are really brothers goals.

She notices even the smallest details about him. Like what he likes to do and when etc.,

Of course she gathered a lot of information from her mother in law.

About her job, she resigned it. Because her college is so far away from arjun's house even if traveled by a car.

So with a heavy heart she resigned it. Bit now she is searching for jobs near arjun's house.

For arjun life was pretty same except for few changes. Like having a wife, seeing her things all over his room and bathroom.

Some how he got addicted to her vanilla smell. It also makes him feel weird feelings.

Unknown to diya, arjun too notices her reactions and how she behaves.

How she scrunches her nose when she can't understand something, even when she gets little angry at him for ignoring her.

Arjun being a private person, he don't know how to give diya a place in his life and heart.

But he is also not realizing that diya is hurting in this.

Just like every day, diya was waiting for arjun at night. It's 9.30pm he was still not home.

Diya was reading a book sitting in the living room couch. Suddenly someone opened the door with so much force. She flinched at the sound.

She saw arjun enter with a furious look on his face. He threw his bag on the near by sofa and walked towards the kitchen. He didn't notice diya.

She was standing still on her place and don't know what to do now.

After sometime she slowly moved towards the kitchen, there arjun is standing with a glass of water by the kitchen island.

He was just staring at the glass, but still has a irritated look on his face.

Diya nervously asked " Arjun, are you okay".

He turned to look at her face still with the same expression and nodded his head.

Not satisfied with his answer, she started to say with a worried face " Freshen up and come down, I'll plate your dinner".

Arjun raised his eyebrows and barked some painful words towards her

" Are you trying to prove that you are playing your wife role correctly? huh why can't you understand that I need some space and always doing something to get attention, are that desperate".

He shouted at her. Diya being a sensitive girl, got scared of his tone but what hurt her more was arjun's words.

How can he judge her like that? Tears started flowing down on her face. Clutching her kurta top, diya opened her mouth to give a reply but no words came out of her mouth.

Looking down at her feet she walked towards their room.

Seeing her tear strained face his heart pained a little. Arjun thought why the hell did he take his anger on diya.

Someone at the office messed up while preparing for a deal and because of their carelessness his company lost a big deal. He was so furious and irritated the entire day. He even yelled at most of his staffs.

Now the same thing happened at home, he yelled at his wife. His wife. That thought made him smile.

Oh no, he hurt his wife. After cooling down a little arjun went to his home office to take a shower. He has a bathroom and a small wardrobe in his office.

Later, when he entered to their room he saw diya sleeping. She cried herself to sleep he thought. Without thinking arjun went near her and softly touched her cheeks. It felt so soft. Her nose was in pink color because of her crying.

He said sorry her sleeping form. Arjun lied down on his side and thought about his marriage life and he was neglecting his wife.

Arjun decided to make up to her for what happened today also he promised to put full effort in making his marriage work.

Next day, Diya woke up with a stuffed nose and headache. She took a bath and changed into a kurta set.

Coming out of the bathroom she saw arjun standing near the window and stretching. He was wearing only his joggers.

Diya's eye widened looking at his bare back and the muscles. He look so hot, she thought.

Don't ogle at him diya remember what he said yesterday night, reminded her conscience.

Turning she went to the closet to get ready.

When his nose hit the familiar vanilla smell, arjun turned back to see his wife going into the closet.

After few minutes he went to closet, to pick an outfit for work. Going inside he saw diya standing infornt of the vanity mirror and applying sindoor on her forehead.

Seeing that he had this sudden thought that, he wanted to do that to her.

When diya turned to go out of the room, she already know arjun standing near the door bit she didn't look at his face.

Arjun furrowed his brows on diya's behavior.

During breakfast arjun kept looking at diya every now and then, but she didn't even turn to his side.

Arjun realized how much his words have hurt diya. Even his mom and dad noticed how arjun was being restless and looking at diya.

When his mom raised an eyebrow and asked him what happened, he simply shook his head saying nothing.

After eating, his mom and dad wished him bye and went to their garden. Diya will always say a small bye to him to which he will just nod.

Today he was just standing there and staring at her. He went near her, she was clearing the dishes from the dining table. He took the bowl from her hands and placed them back on the table, he held her hands and stared walking.. no dragging her towards a nearest room.

He was touching her for the first time, it's giving her goosebumps. Diya was also shocked by his behavior and asked

" what are doing arjun, leave my hand.."

Entering into the room he made her sit on the sofa, he too sat opposite to her.

Without giving her a chance to speak, arjun started speaking " Diya, I am so sorry for what I said yes night. I really did mean any of that, I won't justify my action by saying I was angry".

Diya was surprised listening to his apology, she felt so happy and gave him a understanding smile and said " no problem arjun, but don't ever repeat that please".

Arjun for the first time gave her smile.

Diya was awe struck seeing him smile that too for the first time. He looked even more handsome and young while smiling.

Could this guy get any more handsome

she thought.

Arjun stood up to leave for his office. Both of them went towards the main door.

Before leaving arjun said " Be ready by 6pm. I want to take you somewhere, ok".

Seeing her widened eyes, arjun laughed at his wife's cute reaction.

Diya nodded her head saying yes.

After he left, she went their room and started squealing like a kid. Her husband is going to take her out for the first time. She cannot hold her excited.

But after sometime she realized, she didn't ask where he was taking her and how she need to dress. Oh no

So she decided to ask mom to help her.

Going to the garden, she saw mom and dad doing some gardening. She ran towards them " Mom, can you guess what happened"

Looking at diya's happy face she asked " what made my daughter so happy, come on tell me". When diya explained the entire thing, first both of them felt angry at their son's behavior but calmed down after she said how he apologized.

Arjun's mom felt so happy hearing that arjun is going to take her out which means their relationship is progressing.

About her dress scenario she asked diya to dress casual it will mostly suit where ever they are going.

It's 4.30 PM now, diya just took a shower, after blow drying her hair she went to the closet to select a dress.

After a lot of thinking she finally decided to wear a simple white dress with a denim jacket and with some sneakers and small sling bag.

* imagine a small sling bag.

She left her hair open and also did her makeup. Which is some eyeliner and a nude lipstick.

For accessories, she wore a watch on her right and a bracelet on her left hand. Small stud earrings along with her mangalsutra and ofcourse sindoor. She liked wearing them even with western dress. It looked good.

When she went downstairs, mom and dad complimented her looks and wished her for the date. Mom said " Diya, your husband is waiting outside go".

Going out of their house she saw arjun, standing near the car. She anxiously walked towards him.

* without the cigarette *

He looked handsome as always, she thought.

Arjun, seeing his wife in western dress for the first time. He was mesmerized by her beauty. She looked so pretty and cute.

Arjun staring at her, made her blush. Arjun thought with her pink cheeks she looked even more beautiful.

He opened the door for her and he got in the driver seat. He saw diya fumbling with the seat belt, he helped her to wear it. During their closeness she smelled his perfume that made her feel giddy.

Arjun's look went her lips, he felt like he wanted to kiss her.

Oh... too fast arjun, slow down a bit. Every thing in a good time. He calmed himself down.

The ride was silent. Diya asked " where are we going". Arjun without turning but smiling a little and said " you will find out in few minutes".

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He parked the car near some building. It looked like some office. Getting out of the car, he opened the door for her. He walked towards the stairs, diya silently followed him.

Reaching the terrace, diya saw a beautiful sight in front of her. It's a small roof top restaurant which looked so cozy with a amazing view of the city.

But the place was empty, diya wondered why. They sat in a table which gives you a nice view.

The menu was already there, after they decided what to eat arjun gave a nod to someone. A waiter came to take their order.

He ordered some spaghetti and she a lasagna. The waiter brought their order.

Clearing his throat a little arjun started speaking. He wanted share his thoughts about their relationship that was reason for this dinner.

" Diya, about our marriage I'm sorry for being hostile with you. I was just not ready for this sudden change in my life. I agreed to this only for mom. But later I noticed how you were hurting because of my behavior. I'm not going to lie diya, I got attracted towards from the first time I saw you. Even I started noticing little things about you after our marriage but I kept denying myself. But not anymore, from now I am going to put full effort on our marriage. I hope you can understand me".

Diya was just flabbergasted. She asked " are you planning to kill me with surprises today, first you asked sorry then the dinner and now this...".

Arjun laughed at her response, like a full blown laugh. Diya's realized that she not only like her husband but Slowly she is falling for him.

He smiled and said " of course not diya". Her happiness has reached to the maximum limit today. Tears started to flow from eyes, arjun got panicked seeing her cry.

He didn't mean to make her cry, did he said something wrong he thought. " hey, diya what happened why are crying. Did I said something wrong??".

Diya shook her head, wiping her tears she said " No arjun, these are happy tears. Our marriage means so much to me arjun. Seeing you behave like that I was hurt yes, but also felt like i trapped you into this unwanted marriage and you will always hate me for that. You don't know how much your words gave me hope and happiness. Of course I understand you arjun".

Arjun smiled at her and said " Thank you so much diya". While talking they both unknowingly held their hands which was on the table. Both of them felt the sparks.

It felt so good.

After a heartfelt talk and dinner they went back to their home. It was 10 PM when they reached home. Mom and dad has already slept.

Changing into this night dress, arjun and diya lied down facing each other. With a little blush and smile face she said " Good night arjun". To which he replied with his beautiful smile " Good night Diya".

Both of them fell asleep thinking about their budding relationship and even love?...