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Siddharth, he left for his office, leaving Raha all alone in the expansive mansion. With her college on break for the week, she found herself with plenty of free time but little to do. She was growing increasingly bored and restless.
Determined to find a productive way to spend her day, Raha decided to go to a cafe to work and pass the time. The change of scenery and the prospect of some activity seemed like a welcome relief from the solitude of the mansion.
While working at the cafe, Raha was carefully maneuvering her way through the bustling space with a cup of coffee in hand, intending to serve a customer. However, a sudden jolt caused her to accidentally spill the coffee on a man. Raha was filled with dread, fearing she might lose her job, and that the man would angrily reprimand her. Tears welled up in her eyes at the thought.
But to her surprise, the man reacted with unexpected kindness. He reassured her gently, saying, "It's okay; that was my mistake."
Raha, her voice trembling, pleaded, "Please don't complain about me."
The man reassured her further, "Oh, I won't."
Thankful and relieved, Raha said, "Thank you."
The man offered a kind compliment, "Pretty girls don't cry."
Raha managed a smile at his words.
He then asked, "Will you guide me to the washroom?"
Raha agreed, "Yes, there's a way," and pointed him in the right direction. The man smiled and proceeded to the washroom, leaving Raha feeling grateful for his understanding and compassion.
Raha spent the entire day working at the cafe, finding solace in the quiet ambiance where she could concentrate on her tasks.
She managed to complete all her work efficiently. Throughout the day, a radiant smile graced her pretty face, reflecting her contentment and dedication to her work.
In the evening, Raha made the decision to return home, primarily because she didn't want Siddharth to discover that she had been working at the cafe. Her intention was to keep this information hidden from him. After wrapping up her work, she headed home.
Upon her return, she went straight to her room to freshen up. When she emerged into the hall, she was surprised to find a man there. Initially, she thought it was Siddharth, but to her shock, she realized it was not him. Curiosity piqued, she approached the man to get more details about his presence.
At the same time, the man also noticed Raha and was equally taken aback. They were about to exchange words when Siddharth entered the scene, and to Raha's astonishment, he warmly embraced the man. She couldn't comprehend who this man was and why Siddharth was so affectionate toward him.
Raha was taken aback, utterly shocked to see the man whom she had accidentally spilled coffee on at the cafe earlier that afternoon. The unexpected encounter left her bewildered, as she hadn't anticipated meeting him again, especially not in her own home. The coincidence was both surprising and confusing, and she struggled to make sense of the situation.
Abhay, had bumped into Raha at the cafe, also recognized her instantly. He marveled at her beauty once more,
As Siddharth reproached Abhay, saying, "You came late," Abhay responded, "I had some work."
Raha, standing there, began to recollect Yash's mention of Abhay earlier in the morning, realizing that Abhay was, in fact, her brother-in-law.
Anxiety surged within her as she considered the possibility that Abhay might reveal her secret about working in the cafe to Siddharth. She silently chastised herself, regretting her decision to leave the house and go to the cafe that day.
When Abhay inquired of Siddharth, "Who is she?"
Siddharth responded with a cold and cutting remark, "My unwanted wife."
With those words, Siddharth swiftly departed from the scene, leaving behind a heavy atmosphere of tension and unresolved conflicts, and Raha standing there, deeply affected by his harsh words.
Abhay turned towards Raha and asked, "Does he know you work there?"
Raha, with a heavy heart, responded, "No... and please don't tell him."
Abhay, understanding the situation, assured her, "Yes, I won't."
Abhay was aware of the nature of Siddharth and Raha's marriage - a business deal rather than a genuine union. However, upon seeing Raha, he felt a sense of sympathy for her. He recognized her innocence and pure heart, which he believed deserved better treatment.
Determined to make Raha's stay more comfortable at least in his company.
So, Abhya decided to help her in kitchen
In the kitchen, as Raha and Abhay worked together, the atmosphere began to feel less tense. Abhay struck up a conversation with Raha to make her feel more at ease.
Raha and Abhay couldn't help but exchange some lighthearted banter to add a touch of fun to the situation.
Abhay: "You know, Raha, I have to admit, I'm not the best cook in the world. But I'm great at taste-testing. So, if you need a professional taste-tester, I'm your guy."
Raha chuckled: "That's a tempting offer, But I think I can handle the taste-testing myself."
Abhay, with a playful grin: "Alright, your loss. I'm known for my expert palate, you know."
Their light-hearted exchange helped ease the tension in the room, and as they worked together, they shared a few more laughs, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere in the kitchen.
At the dinner table, Raha took on the role of serving the food she had prepared. When Siddharth arrived and noticed that she had cooked, Abhay excitedly nudged his brother to join them.
Abhay said, "Bhai, come on, take a look at how delicious Raha's cooking is."
Siddharth, with an eye roll, replied, "I'm not interested in eating her food." He promptly left the table and ordered his own meal online. Raha felt a pang of disappointment at his dismissive words, which Abhay noticed.
Abhay, in an attempt to cheer her up, said, "But I'm here, and I'll happily eat everything you cook."
Raha offered, " I'll serve."
Abhay insisted, "No, you're joining me. I don't like eating alone." Raha couldn't help but smile as she took a seat in front of him.
As they began to eat, Abhay tried to comfort her. "Raha, don't mind him. He can be rude at times."
Raha responded with a nonchalant "Hmm."
Curious, Abhay asked, "By the way, Raha, what's your age? You look like a teenager."
Raha admitted, "That's because I am. I'm just 19, and I'm married to this much older man."
Abhay chuckled, saying, "Well, he used to be quite the heartthrob in his college days. Girls flocked to him."
Raha countered, "He's more like an uncle to me, being nine years older."
Abhay found her response amusing, remarking, "You're one of a kind. I've never heard a girl call him 'uncle' before." They both shared a laugh at the unique dynamics of their unusual situation.
After dinner, Raha retreated to her room, and to her pleasant surprise, Abhay knocked on her door. She opened it and found him standing there, and she greeted him with a warm smile.
Raha asked, "Do you need anything?"
Abhay responded, "I was getting bored. Would you like to watch a movie together?"
Raha readily agreed, saying, "I would love to."
Abhay entered the room, taking a seat on the bed, and asked her, "Which movie would you like to watch? Marvel, perhaps?"
Raha shook her head, "No, I'm not a fan of Marvel."
Abhay proceeded to suggest various movies, "How about 'Brahmastra,' 'Baagi,' 'Tiger Zinda Hai,' or 'Heropanti'?"
Raha declined each of these options, saying, "No, I don't watch those."
She then made her own suggestion, "Let's watch 'Tangled.'"
Abhay was puzzled, responding, "I've never heard of that movie."
Raha was taken aback by his response, not understanding how anyone could be unfamiliar with the popular movie. She exclaimed, "Really? It's a very famous movie."
Abhay agreed to watch "Tangled" with Raha, saying, "Let's watch 'Tangled,' then. I'm curious to see what you like about it."
Raha was excited and quickly turned on her laptop to find the movie. When she revealed that "Tangled" was a Barbie movie featuring Princess Rapunzel, Abhay was taken aback. He had expected a different kind of movie, possibly a Hollywood production.
Abhay expressed his hesitation, saying, "Raha, I never watch Barbie movies."
Raha, a bit disappointed but still hopeful, replied, "Why not? It's really interesting."
Abhay explained, "These movies are typically watched by girls, and I'm a man."
Raha defended the movie, saying, "There's nothing that says this movie should only be watched by girls. Anyone can enjoy it."
Abhay stuck to his preference, stating, "But I prefer action, drama, and thrilling movies."
Seeing Raha's disappointed expression, he felt bad about refusing to watch Rapunzel's movie, realizing that his choice had disappointed her.
Abhay reconsidered and said, "Alright, let's watch this Barbie movie," making Raha very happy. The movie began, and Raha was thoroughly enjoying it, being a fan of Barbie movies.
For Abhay, it was his first time watching a Barbie movie, and he found it surprisingly interesting. He particularly enjoyed watching it with Raha, and her company added to the experience.
As they laughed and had a good time, Siddharth happened to observe them watching the movie together, sitting close to each other. This was the first time he had seen Raha laugh, and he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looked.
However, a pang of jealousy gnawed at him, as he realized that her smile was not because of him. Overwhelmed by this mixture of emotions, he became increasingly angry and left the room, heading to his own.
Inside his room, Siddharth vented his frustration by punching the wall in a fit of anger, unable to contain the jealousy and resentment that had surfaced within him.
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