Anvita:
I was in my room and Dhruv came to me. He didn't say even a word to me. His parents left to Delhi after two days as his dad heads their branch in Delhi.
Dhruv leaves in the morning to the office and returns at night. I felt so bore but didn't understand what to do. I couldn't say that to him. I thought of joining any music class or learn a new language. But didn't dare to say to Dhruv as I assumed that he would refuse to send me out. Dhurv never showed his wrath at me but still his calmness frightens me. A month passed by very hardly. Dhruv returned home one day and gave an application form to me that surprised me. I have no words to explain my happiness.
"Anvita, fill it up and if you need any help, ask me. Your dad told me that you want to become a lawyer. I won't be much at home and I know you would feel bore alone. So restart your study. Marrying me shouldn't stop your goals and dreams. You should have a career and financial freedom. I don't want you to stay at home wasting your talent and skills," Dhruv said. Can a husband be this understanding and supportive though all he gets is only pain in return for the love he showers?
I filled up the form and asusual he asked me about my dinner and my day. I never ask him about his food or work. But Dhruv cares for me and he shows his love and care in everything he does. Dhruv took me to the college and joined me in the course.
"Take care, Anvi. I will send the driver to pick you in the evening," Dhruv said.
I nodded. It's my first day and I don't know anything. It would be better if he comes to pick me but what would he think if I ask him or maybe he has meetings.
"Or do you want me to come to pick you?" Dhruv said again. I wondered how did he understand what's on my mind.
"Don't worry. I will pick you. We can go for a shopping too," Dhruv said.
"Shopping for what?"
"You need to buy the books and also new dresses as you joined in the college."
"Books are enough. I already have many dresses bought by my dad."
Dhruv smiled again. Why does he smile everytime whatever I say? Am I that funny?
"We will discuss about it in the evening. Now you go to your class. Call me if there's any problem," Dhruv said.
I went to my class and I felt so fresh. Finally I came out of that mansion. As it's my first class, I didn't talk to anyone much except knowing their names. Soon the morning session finished, and they gave a lunch break. I went to the canteen but it's closed. They said that it will open after a month as some repairing works are going on. I couldn't find any hotels nearby and I observed other students opening their lunch boxes or their parents bringing lunch for them. I drank some water and sat on a bench under a tree as I couldn't order food online too as it takes nearly an hour to reach here and by that time the lunch hour would finish.
"Excuse me, madam. Are you Anvita?" Someone asked.
"Yes," I said.
"Are you Dhruv sir's wife?" He asked again and I nodded.
"Madam, this is for you. I am searching for you from last thirty minutes. Finally I found you. Sorry for the late, madam. Please talk to Dhruv sir once," he said and gave mobile to me.
"Hello," I said.
"Hi Anvi, I am so sorry that I forgot to tell you to pack your lunch. I thought the canteen will be open but only in the morning when I dropped you, I noticed that it's closed. I called you many times to ask what you want to eat but you blocked my calls. So I sent the food to you without knowing your choice. I know you don't like me but please have the food. I hope you will like it. Bye, take care," Dhruv said and disconnected the call. I gave the mobile back to that person and he went off. I don't know why but a few water drops came from my eyes. Does Dhruv care for me this much? But why? He knows well how much I hate him and that he's just nothing in my opinion.
I had the food and unblocked his number on whatsapp and call settings. In the evening, I came out of my class and saw Dhruv surrounded by many girls. What's happening there? I went to him and observed them taking his autograph and selfies with him.
"Hey Anvita, did you too come to take his autograph?" Tanya, my classmate said. Dhruv replied before I answer.
"No, I came here to pick Anvita," Dhruv said.
They were shocked.
"Is Anvita your sister?" one girl asked him. Dhruv looked at me without answering.
"No, I am his wife," I said immediately and then shut my mouth observing Dhruv smiling at me but this time in a different way.
"Shall we move, Anvi?" Dhruv said, opening the car door for me. I nodded and got into the car. I noticed jealous on their faces. I don't understand one thing. If girls are this crazy for Dhruv, why did he marry me who has absolutely no interest in him?
"Are you possessive for me?" Dhruv said, while driving the car.
"No way," I said.
"What if I flirt with any girl?" Dhruv said.
I suddenly got anger but I really don't understand why am I feeling irritated and angry seeing girls around him and Dhruv asking me this question. I don't have feelings for him. Then why?
"I would be more happy if you love any other girl than just flirting. Because then I can leave you by divorcing you," I said.
"Anvi, what are you talking?" Dhruv said, stopping his car all of a sudden.
"Yes, that's the truth. I am just waiting for a chance to leave you or you to leave me," I said.
"Enough, Anvi. Stop it now."
"You already know that I hate you and still you are trying to be in my life forcefully," I said.
"Why did you stop the car? Do you want to leave me here? Fine, I will get out of your car," I said and got out of the car as I am really angry at him though I don't know the correct reason.
"Anvi, what are you doing? Get into the car," Dhruv said, following me. I didn't listen to him and suddenly the rain started. As I got wet in the rain, my white saree stuck to my skin making me feel uncomfortable. I observed few idiots looking at me body in a disgusting manner. I thought of going back to Dhruv as I am scared of them but they came near to me.
"You are looking sexy," That idiot said and then tried to touch me but someone punched on his mouth.
"Dhruv," I said and went to him immediately. I held his hand but Dhruv got out of my hold. He fought with those idiots and that one who commented on me spit blood from his mouth as Dhruv punched him continuously.
"How dare you to comment on my wife? She is Dhruv's wife," Dhruv said and fought with them more. I was scared of Dhruv seeing his anger for the first time. Soon, the Police came and seeing Dhruv, they saluted him.
"These perverts commented on my wife. They should regret it throughout their life," Dhruv said and the Police arrested them.
"Get into the car," Dhruv said, looking at me. I immediately sat in the car and we reached the home. I saw his hand bleeding.
"Dhruv, it's bleeding," I said but he took off his hand from my hands.
"You feel uncomfortable if I touch you. So you would feel uncomfortable even if you touch me. I will manage, don't worry," Dhruv said.
He treated his hand by himself.
"I am sorry," I said.
"For what?"
"I was the reason behind that unnecessary fight."
"It's my responsibility to save my wife and no one should dare to comment on Dhruv's wife," Dhruv said seriously.
For the first time, I saw his anger. I was scared of him now but however Dhruv talked normally with me.
"Anvita, I want to make one thing clear to you. Whatever may happen but I am not going to divorce you even in dreams. So stop thinking about it," Dhruv said, shocking me.
I changed my dress and came to the room. Dhruv gave a glass of hot turmeric milk.
"It will help you not to catch the cold because of that rain," Dhruv said and I drank it. We slept on the bed and I turned towards Dhruv.
"Can I ask you something?" I said.
"Go on," Dhruv said.
"Turn this side," I said and he turned towards me.
"You are well educated, wealthy and influenced. Girls are crazy about you. If it's any another girl, she would have done anything for you and to keep you happy. Then why did you marry me knowing that I love someone else?" I said.
Dhruv just smiled.
"I can't understand the answer through your smile."
"I am happy to know that finally my wife initiated a conversation with me and wants to know something about me."
"Nothing like that," I said.
"Anyways let me answer you. If it's any other girl, she would have been crazy for me. But seeing my wealth and status in society.
You are different, Anvita. You are not behind me wealth or status. You loved Vedanth truly and was not ready to marry me cheating him. Your love is true. If you are that loyal to your lover, I can understand how loyal you would be to your husband. I know it's hard to make you forget the past and love me. But it's worth it. Because if you love me, it will be permanent and moreover that love will be surely for me, my character and attitude. But not for my looks, wealth or status. I think this reason is enough to marry you."
"I want to ask you one more question. Everyone imcluding your staff, that police are afraid to say no or to talk against you. Even in my college, I observed how the staff treated you with great respect and admiration. I heard that you are too dangerous but you never showed your anger at me whatever I do or say. Why?"
"Anvita, I know the pain of losing the one you love. That surely takes time to heal. I married you against your wish and now all of a sudden, I can't expect you to love me and behave according to me.
Moreover, I always wished to get a strong independent girl to be my wife. I don't want a girl who nods for everything I say."
I nodded and thought of sleeping.
"Can I ask you one question," Dhruv said.
"Tell me," I said.
I thought he would ask me about Vedanth or the reason I love him.
"Why do you get down of the car today? Is it because you felt angry with me for saying that I will flirt with some other girl or possessive seeing your collegemates being crazy for me?"
I didn't expect this question from him. How could he guess my thoughts that correctly? What should I say now?
Hi readers, how is the story? Why is Anvita angry at Dhruv? Is it a sign that she's slowly falling for her husband or anything else?