I let out a breath as I got out of the bed. It has been a month I have been in Germany. Irrespective of the popular beliefs that distance makes the heart grow fonder, an imaginary wall is being created between Rohan and me. Most of our converasations leads to quarrels and arguments. There is a huge communication gap between us. I glanced at the clock and realised its 6 A.M. It will be about 8 A.M in India which means Rohan has already left for his office.

I quicky texted a good morning before heading towards the bathroom. As soon as I got ready Anshul knocked the door.

"Good morning Anjali. Coffee for you."

"Good morning. Thanks a lot."

"Mention not", he said with a wink.

It has been a month and Anshul has treated me the best in my life. From taking care of every small thing to carrying my bags when I sprained my ankle he has done everything. Sometimes I get scared myself. Will I end up falling for Anshul again?

Most of my classes stretch for more than ten hours with a few breaks. Pritam stays busy with Natasha over calls whereas Rohan stays so busy that he never calls for more than ten minutes in office hours. Time is the bitch in my relationship. All of these has brought Anshul so close that one more step and I will end up doing a thing for which the regret might last a lifetime.

"Anjali, your marksheets are lying in college. Can you ask any of your family member to collect it?", Professor Bharati told me after the class.

"Sure mam.."

"Can I ask you one thing?"

"Yes mam.."

"You seem to be lost at times. Is something bothering you."

"No mam.."

Offcourse it is! Love is the most complicated thing of life.

"You can tell me..."

"Actually for a month due to this distance my relation with my husband is detoriorating."

And also I am on the verge of cheating on him.

"Ohh... I see... it happens. I have been in your situation."

"How did you manage?"

"Simple. Communication is the key. Never hide anything which might affect your relationship."

She is right. I am doing wrong. I should inform Rohan about Anshul. I will do it.

Rohan can you please collect my marksheets from college?

sure, I will.

I have something important to say.

I am free after 6 p.m. I mean 4 p.m by your clock.

I love♡ you. Byee.

love you too♡.

I closed my eyes as everything played in my mind from the day Rohan had approached me, to the day we got married, to the day he gifted me a ring, our first kiss and the day I lost my virginity to him. He resides in my heart and soul. I can't afford to lose him. I will inform him of Anshul. I belong to him, only he shall reside in my heart.

Time passed quickly and soon it was 4 p.m.

Me: Did you collect my marksheet?

yes.

Me: Is something wrong?

Rohan: No.

Me: You are giving one word answers.

Rohan: Nothing.

Me: Please tell.

Rohan: Nothing more to say. You have hidden so many things from me.

I felt my heart stopped for a moment.

Me: What.. what did I hide?

Rohan: Great Anjali.. really impressed. You have hidden the fact that Anshul is with you in the same appartment. Had I not been to your college I would have never known without seeing the merit list.

Me: I would have told you today..

Rohan: Dont lie. I know I am losing in love again.

Me: Please listen. I thought u might be worried.

Rohan: I am more hurt than worried. After everything how could you hide this from me?

Me: I am sorry. Please trust me.

Rohan: I wish I could.

Me: please do....

Are you falling out of love?

Me: No I love you! Please trust me...

Rohan: Please dont break my trust.

I love Rohan. He loves me back. I cant lose him ever. I am his wife. I wont hurt him. As I rose to prepare a cup of tea there was a knock on the door.

"Hey will you come for a walk?", Anshul said standing near the door.

"No. I have some work."

"Okay.. actually Pritam and Professor left for some work in the lab. So I thought we could go for a walk.

"Why didn't they inform me?"

"I told them you are sleeping."

"And why did you do that?"

"I wanted to spend time with you."

Fury rose in me at his audacity. How dare he?

"Get lost", I said in my coldest voice.

"Dont you love me Anjali?"

"Get lost."

"I know you do. It doesn't matter that you are married. I want you."

Panic rose in me as I tried closing the door but he stood blocking it.

"Please Anshul."

He smacked his lips looking at me and leaned closer.

"I have been trying for one month Anjali."

As he leaned more I slapped him across his face. "You- "

I kicked him and closed the door.

"Pritam come quickly please. Anshul is trying to take advan-"

"I am coming Anjali."

Tears flowed down my eyes, tears of guilt for trusting his good words, tears of comparing Rohan with this scumbag. I have wronged my husband, I really have.

"Rohan?"

"Yes.. are you crying Anjali?"

My heart fluttered at how well he understood me. His is my better half. I love him.

"I am sorry Rohan."

"Its okay, but dont ever hide anything from me. I love you."

"I love you too. I wont, promise."

"Why are you upset Anjali?"

"I miss you."

"I miss you too.."

Throughout the evening we engaged outselves in a video call, occassionally speaking but mostly staring at each other. My heart swelled in love once again as I felt the power of his love even being miles away from him.

"Dinner time Anjali."

"Yes.. but promise to call me after dinner."

"I will", he promised.

I have to face Anshul again at the dinner table.

"Anjali?"

"Yes professor.."

"Did Anshul misbehave?"

Tell Anjali, if not now then never.

"Yes.."

" We are sending him back. We have found today that he cheated in the exams. He has to reappear else he will be suspended."

I looked at him for once last time as I decided mentally today is the last day we are meeting.

After dinner I called Rohan as we face timed with each other. I felt the power of love even being miles apart. A crazy idea played in my mind and thinking of it made me blush. Before that I have to inform Rohan of today's incident.

What do you think of Anshul??