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CHAPTER 25 & 26

“Arjun” Sakshi whispered, appearing divine in a sheer white gown, her hair flowed aside and her cheeks were tinged with blush as she cupped his cheeks and pulled him closer.

“I love you.” Arjun muttered while he snaked an arm around her waist. Sakshi closed her eyes as her head relaxed against a bed of flowers. Arjun brushed through her mahogany tresses as Sakshi clutched the lapels of his shirt and pulled him closer. Her eyes sparkled as she said “I know…”

“Why do you run away from me?” Arjun’s voice cracked, her eyes showed hesitance as he gently traced a jasmine flower from her temple till the crook of her neck. He shamelessly placed a soft kiss on her pulse and cupped her angelic face in his palms. They seemed to be floating in endless harmony when he felt something warm on his hands.

To his horror he found blood oozing out of Sakshi’s mouth, trickling down her chin to his lips. “Sakshi!” Arjun screamed as he tried to wipe his blood while Sakshi turned pale and strangled his neck “You don’t remember now do you? You tried to force you into me! You tried to rape me!” Sakshi plummeted fists onto his chest and pushed him away.

“You ripped away my saree and…” Sakshi stopped as she plunged a knife into Arjun.

“AH!” Arjun shot up from his bed, drenched in sweat as horrors of his nightmare throbbed in his head. He looked down on an unfamiliar weight and was pleasantly  surprised to have found Sakshi wrapped around him.

Every memory pertaining to his dream vanished as he gently caressed her in his sleep and pressed a feather light kiss on her lush lips.  She frowned a bit and then clutched on to his nape and breathed in a deep sigh.

Arjun too was a conundrum as to why were they fighting in a losing battle. He loved her, she definitely loved him yet why was there an invisible chasm between them. Thanks to his childhood and struggles he only learnt that to keep something he needed to conquer what he wanted.

He had thought Ayesha’s mother was the other woman in their papa’s life, till he got to know his existence.

Brushing off the tears he gulped and strengthened his hold on Sakshi. He’ll do whatever he wanted to keep Sakshi with him. No matter what it was. If shouting at her, frightening her, intimidating her will keep her bound to him - it would be so.

He wouldn’t be any second option.

Never.

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“Good morn… Ayesha?” Sameer asked in sheer disbelief as Ayesha trotted around in a navy blue dress and an apron tied. Her messy chignon bounced as she walked around to set the table. “Where are the servants?” Sameer asked as he flipped back his hair.

“I just wanted to feel a bit homely out here.” Ayesha shrugged her shoulders with a wistful look in her eyes. “You know how to cook?” Sameer stared as Ayesha laughed “No… I am not missing home that much!” She laughed “However, I made a few tarts, you could try that.”

Sameer smiled as he noticed the constant twiddling of her thumbs. “I love theef tart Ayefa!” Sameer mentioned as he munched the delicious strawberry tarts.

“You af welcome Fameel!” Ayesha mocked and laughed as he grumbled. “Was thinking if I could accompany you to buy the ring.”

“Whom am I marrying?” Ayesha asked, surprising Sameer “Me, of course!”

“So why are you hesitating to buy a ring which you will slip into my finger?” Ayesha raised an eyebrow while Sameer chuckled slightly. “How will a blue sapphire be?”

“Perfect.” Ayesha smiled back.

~*~

Sakshi fluttered her eyelashes as a ray of sunlight hit her.  She licked her parched lips and turned to find her bed completely soft and gentle. A masculine fragrance touched her nasal senses and she woke up in a flash!

She stood straight to find Arjun peering at her, both of them being in the same bed. The first thing Sakshi did was throw away the blanket and sigh in relief to see their clothes intact. Arjun frowned as Sakshi stammered “I’ll go...w..w..washroom.”

He nodded as she skimped to the washroom in another room.

Something was wrong with that woman.

After freshening himself up he waited for Sakshi to come to the living room.

She walked down wearing a pastel pink dress. Sakshi tied her hair into a chignon and pushed back the damp strands of her hair when she noticed the entire family staring at her. “Good morning.” Sakshi smiled a little as Arjun nodded and others gave her a brief acknowledgement.

“Dekho Sakshi bete, you aren’t really familiar with the world and you need to dress yourself up as a Singhania.” Arjun’s stepmother pointed out. “Since the engagement is tonight, from now itself we have upgraded your wardrobe as much as we could and as far as your hair and looks are concerned, I shall get you in touch with Louise.” Sakshi cringed slightly at her to be mother in law’s subtle disgust towards her.

“Hope you don’t mind beta,  you see since you haven’t seen much of the…” “Mrs. Singhania why are you under the assumption that I have seen nothing in the world? If you ask me, an orphaned girl living on the streets of Mumbai hasn’t got a cakewalk life to London. You needn’t have to bother to such an extent.” Sakshi replied gently, noticing her stepmother stiffen at her words.

“The rich has their own share of sorrow, so does the poor.” Sakshi added and noticed the distant look in her to be mother in law’s eyes.

“I’ll take her to Louise and Pablo; they shall style her hair as well as her wardrobe.” Arjun cleared his throat and held out his hand “Chale?”

It had been an hour since then, since Sakshi Anand was being groomed to be a Singhania. Sakshi took a deep breath and waited as the artist revealed her before the mirror. She combed her fingers through her soft mahogany beach waves and sighed at the woman in front of her. Her skin was polished and away from any sort of irregularities.

Her nails had been manicured and she had gone through a full body waxing. She didn’t look like an ordinary woman any more. The soft brown kohl added depth to her deer like eyes and the cherry lip balm enhanced the shape of her lips.

“You are ummaaaah!” Pablo smacked a kiss on her palm while Sakshi just blushed, every nerve in her body shaking as she felt Arjun checking her out. “Beautiful.” Arjun murmured and took her silken soft palm into his.

Sakshi kept her hands to herself and looked at the city of London passing by as she lost herself in thoughts. Arjun caressed her knuckles with his index finger making her shiver and scoot closer towards the door. She didn’t miss it when Arjun muttered something in anger and turned his face aside.

She didn’t know why she was complicating things when she could easily explain them to Arjun. But she was sick and tired of her life. Giving up seemed very convenient. She didn’t have the will to fight anymore.

She loved the man and couldn’t make him understand, in fact she couldn’t even speak to anyone at the moment. Life seemed to be in tranquility and Sakshi Anand just prefered that. To hide herself and make herself lost in this world.

She crashed back to reality when the car came to a halt. Arjun whispered something in Chandrakant’s ear who nodded and went to the Jewellery store, the owner walked out and hugged Arjun; passing him a velvet box.

“The ring.” Arjun said unsmilingly.

Sakshi stared at the vintage ring and half smiled at it “It is beautiful, thank you.” her words were slow paced and Arjun was taken aback by her sudden vulnerability.

Why, wasn’t she ready to bash up a few men for meddling with the designs the day before? Did she have any ring in particular in mind? Was she missing her parents? “Are you fine?” Arjun asked as Sakshi nodded, a fine tear making its way down her cheek.

“Everything could have been much more beautiful.” Sakshi whispered as Arjun held her hand. Sakshi gulped and paused to wipe her tear “I am tired Arjun, but I need to tell you something. I had loved you, always. Sikandar had never been even considered for a relationship.”

“That night I was supposed to confess that I love you but…” Sakshi was interrupted as a loud horn blasted right next to her ear. She looked at Arjun who was staring blankly at her “You loved me?” Sakshi cradled her head in her arms and sought refuge in darkness.

Arjun rest his back against his seat and tried to make sense of what’s happening. Sakshi couldn’t lie… if Sakshi felt for him then why was he so convinced that that night she had run away from him to be with someone else?

Who told him that?

A quiet Arjun and Sakshi entered their house to find the house bustling with activity.

“Maya sweetheart, let me assure you that these are my best designs and I have personally designed them for Ash!” A woman animatedly spoke as Maya Singhania dismissed her claims.

“And here I have Anamika all the way from Kolkata!” Arjun laughed and Sakshi looked aside in surprise as Anamika sprang from her chair and ran to give a bear hug to Arjun. Sakshi coughed and stepped back, awkwardness and pain being a common emotion.

Not that she expected something better, with the life she was having now… it was completely normal to hug and caress a strange woman. Arjun loosened the hug when he found Sakshi going away “Annie this…”

“Baapre! So this is your bakri? Hey Sakshi! I am Anamika Banerjee, nothing to do with Mamata Banerjee and boy am I fan of your looks! Hyperly glad to meet you.” Anamika air kissed and embraced a slightly taken aback Sakshi.

“Hello Anamika.” Sakshi forced a tight lipped smile to Anamika “Madam, we can’t find the jewel..”

“What do I pay you for?” Anamika snapped at the man next by “Within forty five minutes I need the final jewellery design with no mistake. If any, imagine you just lost your job.” Anamika glared at the man who cowered and ran away to find the jewellery pieces.

Arjun laughed at Sakshi’s round eyedness on Anamika’s behaviour. “Sweetheart I am a bi**** as a boss but as a dost you can rely on me. I mean I took no advantage of your lover boy when he was standing in front of me.” Anamika slid an arm around Sakshi’s shoulder and began walking towards the hall.

“But what’s wrong with him standing in front of you?” Sakshi asked as Anamika laughed and cleared her throat “Standing in front of me drunk and butt naked?” Sakshi gasped aloud and covered her face in mortification as Arjun shot a death glare to Anamika.

“Sakshi, see I am a sweetheart and I did nothing except spank him on his cheeks to get the hangover off him. Boy did he realise his state when I hit him with ice!” Anamika laughed while Arjun tried to hide his face “Was he that drunk?” Sakshi chuckled slightly while Anamika giggled and nodded positively.

“Ahem! So Annie why are you here?” Arjun tried to deviate the topic “Cause I have got the perfect dress for Sakshi! You are so gorgeous do you know that? Heck when I first saw your face splashed all over the media I was like wow that’s one gorgeous g…” Anamika stopped to find Sakshi’s distant look.

“It wasn’t very pleasant.” Sakshi sighed and Anamika shook her head “Sakshi, you’re stepping into the world of rich and famous, if you take everything by your heart then it’s gonna get screwed up on day one. By the way why am I so friendly with you? Cause we share the same zodiac sign. Okay I know that is a crappy thought but I have a weakness for other Virgos too!” Anamika smiled warmly at Sakshi.

Though touted as the blabbermouth fashionista, Anamika possessed the gift of a very shrewd mind. It hadn’t taken her more than a few seconds to understand that this couple smiled and acknowledged each other in public, as far as personal lives were concerned they were as good as strangers.

Anamika sensed a fear in Sakshi. Having a soft spot for all those women who make a mark in the world on their own, Anamika felt it necessary to warm up to Sakshi and make her feel home.

Hence it was barely a surprise for Arjun when Sakshi disappeared into the hallway Anamika flipped into her detective mode “How’s this wedding happening?”

“The way it usually happens.”

“Why is she freaked out?”

“Who isn’t Annie? Even I am freaked out!” Arjun rolled his eyes “I’ve been with you ever since high school so don’t give that crap to me, sach bol, you aren’t going to toy with her right. Subha biwi raat ko…”

“Anamika! I am not my father” “Lords be praised for that Arjun, I mean what were you thinking while dating Suresh Raina!”

“Raina… not Suresh Raina!” Arjun pointed out. Anamika relaxed her shoulders and tossed her shoulder length curly hair “Whatever! Wait… now I seriously need to ask… what are you guys thinking on fixing Ash with Sam?”

“Ask Singhanias and Rathores… and Sameer will look after my baby.” Arjun hoped.

Anamika frowned and nodded. “By the way, call in Sakshi bhabi as I got her perfect engagement dress.”

“Anamika!” Maya Singhania called “Lo… Maya ko sirf Ash ki engagement se padi hai!” “Coming dear!”

~*~

“Yes Mr. Mehra, I would like the legal team to draft the suspension letter for the designers. Make sure these guys suffer for messing up the designs after the product launch! Have you called in a dett..det…” Sameer stammered and stared at the sight in front.

The door of Ayesha’s room was half opened which served as a visual treat to the passer by. “Cc...call you...lll..later.” Sameer cancelled the call and found Ayesha to be sitting quietly in front of her dresser.

His mouth dried up as her back was blissfully bare except for the gold strings holding the navy blue blouse. The lehenga fit snugly around her hips and flayed towards the end, the intensity of blue fading with length.

She was toying with her purple blue stole, unaware of a man’s gaze on her. When she picked up a solid gold earring and slipped it in her ear did she notice Sameer staring at her. Ayesha felt as if the temperatures were too high and her heart hammered against her chest.

What shocked her further was that the ever workaholic Sameer’s phone was lying on the ground and Sameer didn’t even bother about it. Ayesha placed another earring and draped her stole, chuckling mentally as Sameer’s mouth hung open.

“Makkhi ghus jayegi! Shut your mouth.” Ayesha laughed as Sameer nodded nervously and said hello to his empty hand to realise his phone was lying on the ground. “How am I looking?” Ayesha smiled while Sameer checked her out openly “Pretty nice.”

“I don’t think that’s even the beginning of your appreciation!” Ayesha raised an eyebrow and giggled as Sameer tried to formulate words. “How come you are so understanding and wonderful now?”

Ayesha’s face hardened “Do you want me to lament in getting into a loveless marriage?”

Sameer looked down and tried to say “See Sameer, from my end I am trying to do as much as possible to  make myself happy. To make myself believe that I am marrying a man I want to and this marriage is worth a shot.”

“Listen I didn’t mean that.”

“Yes I know… sorry, just ended up blurting…” “Ayesha, are you sure you want to go ahead with this. I mean if you ask me you have a wonderful career ahead and being tied down…”

“Sameer, marriage doesn’t tie down any woman. The only difference is that there will be another Rathore in the office. By the way, I’ll soon be joining another company, I really don’t want to be under the shadow of my father or fiance.”  Ayesha took a deep breath.

“Ayesha I will try to be a good man.” Sameer cringed as Ayesha passed him a tight lipped smile “Yes, of course. Anyways… so where was I? Right, seducing my fiance if I am not wrong?” Ayesha chuckled and tossed her hair aside, swaying her hips as she walked away.

Sameer suddenly felt very burdened. He doubted how long their marriage could last. Moreover, was he even worth this marriage?

~*~

“Anamika this…” “Sakshi if you don’t stop fretting trust me I’ll make sure that  your wedding night suit will be designed with the amount of cloth my kerchief has!” Hence it was no surprise why Sakshi had zapped up while Anamika helped her tie the blood red blouse.

“You look wonderful Sakshi.” Anamika smiled while Sakshi gave her a wobbly smile in return. Sakshi took a deep breath as she fixed the diamond pin on her shoulder. The blouse fit snugly with her bosoms giving her a decent yet sensuous look. The sheer golden net of her stole did nothing to cover her supple waist.

“Sexy.” Anamika whistled after arranging Sakshi’s hair into a wonderful french bun, leaving a few tantalizing hair strands to caress her face. “Shut up Anamika, why did you pin my hair up! You know m back…”

“The clinic has removed all the tiny irregularities of your skin and it looks flawless, listen baby if you have it then you must flaunt it! Now this what you are wearing is NOT indecent! Look at yourself and appreciate the beauty in you.” Anamika said while Sakshi briefly nodded and sipped water.

“Why have you given up on things Sakshi? It’s like things are going on in their own accord and you’re letting them happen.” Anamika told while Sakshi sighed.

“I wanted this Anamika, I am not being forced but I just don’t know what to do.” Sakshi sat on her stool and looked around helplessly. “Well, someone has come who might make your mood better.” Ayesha barged into her room with her iPhone 6 plus in her hand.

“Liza! Look at the blushing girl!” Ayesha screamed and handed the phone to Sakshi who was overjoyed to find Liza on Skype. “All okay na?” Sakshi nodded and what continued was an emotional conversation between two best friends.

“I don’t think this is my Sashu… I am scared that she’s become too complying.” Ayesha whispered while Anamika frowned “Since when has she changed so much?”

“Well ever since the news of them being together leaked.” Ayesha whispered back.

“Let’s head for your engagement then?” Anamika suggested and Ayesha nodded.

~*~

“There’s our girls.” Anamika smiled as Sakshi and Ayesha made an appearance together. Cameras flashed on them, however they weren’t allowed to ask several questions.

Sakshi gasped as an arm snaked around her waist “Hey love.” Arjun whispered and dropped a fleeting kiss on her neck. He smiled at the cameras and headed towards the main party while Sameer walked with Ayesha.

Arjun’s heart came to a standstill when he focused on how Sakshi looked. She looked delectable in every manner. And he was her first, her one and only. The thought added further pride to him and Arjun made it a point to compliment her through his gestures.

However behind the beautiful face he did notice a dread on her face. “You fine?” Sakshi hiccuped as his lips brushed her ears “Hm… did you think about what I had said earlier?” Sakshi asked as Arjun squinted to remember and nodded when he recalled her confession.

“I think Sik...” Sakshi started to speak that a limy voice interrupted them “Do we have an angel in here Arjun? An angel whisked away by a mortal!” Sikandar laughed and kissed Sakshi’s hand in customary greeting. Sakshi shrugged her hand away while Arjun fumed at the fact that she allowed Sikandar to kiss her hand.

“We are glad you have made it here. Do enjoy yourself Sikandar.” Arjun passed a plastic smile as Sikandar nodded back. “If only his father hadn’t had a few patented designs here!” Arjun grumbled.

“Arjun, please listen to me… did you think…” “Just shut up Sakshi!” Arjun barked and regretted as Sakshi blinked back tears “Listen Sakshi.” Arjun started to face Sakshi’s hand.

“Enough Arjun, since the past few days I have tried to think better of you. Tried to think that what I felt for you during our India trip was true and that what happened the night in Vegas was because you were drunk. Par nahi… I was wrong. I was wrong to have assumed that you were a man I could live with, love with.” Sakshi turned aside, batting her lashes to stop her tears from falling down.

“Love? Sakshi haven’t I ever tried to take a step forward? You always take a step back!” Arjun said in defense “Because for you love sol…”

“Trouble in paradise?” Raina smiled sickly at the couple while Arjun shook his head in negative “I had to come for my brother’s engagement. Should’ve been me instead of you.” Raina scrunched her nose in disgust at Sakshi who glared at her and whispered “Having a few contacts here and there to mess up situations is what led to you being where you are and me being where I am.”

“And I prefer a human body in place of a plastic one.” Arjun eyed at Raina’s sculpted form. Anger flashed in Raina’s eyes and she tilted her head “Really? By the way you screamed my name and climaxed often  during that I was pretty sure you liked the plastic body.”

Sakshi was grossed out hearing their details and turned aside, helping herself with a glass of water. It’s only when the water spilled did she realise that she was shaking violently.

She hated men for whom sexual relations was a toy thing.

Now she’s marrying one of such kind.

Such a hypocrite is Sakshi Anand!

Sakshi gulped in fresh air and found Arjun running towards her, his head darting to look sidewards. “Listen I can explain.”

“You don’t have to Arjun. I am no one to explain and I know how ‘important’ sex is for you and I know how and what your relations are. On the other hand I don’t want you to treat me as such.” Sakshi shivered and felt hot tears pouring down her cheek.

“Sakshi…” Arjun groaned and wiped her tears “I don’t know Arjun, whenever I want to think something good about you, you screw it up!” Arjun’s shoulders slumped as he continued to brush away her tears.

“Sakshi I was just telling her that she is not what I…”

“Enough Arjun… please, today is our engagement day. A day for which a girl has several hopes. Please baksh do mujhe! At least for today don’t wash your dirty linen in public! On one side I am getting engaged on the other side I am hearing how he enjoyed her… it’s getting too much for me!” Sakshi cried and dabbed her face with a tissue.

As Sakshi ran away, for the first time did Arjun feel like a used piece of trash.

He stared into the sky feeling derogatory and disgusting “I love her maa… why is everything so terrible?”

Arjun walked quietly into the hall where Sameer called him up for the ceremony. Arjun turned to look at Sakshi who looked at her feet. He gently slipped the ring into her finger and whispered “Trust me Sakshi, I do feel for you.”

Sakshi looked up and blinked at him, she gently slipped a platinum band into his finger and whispered “I have nothing left to do apart from trusting you.”

The loud applause broke their trance as his parents blessed them and looked forward to Ayesha and Sameer’s engagement. Ayesha felt Sameer’s hand trembling when he was placing the ring, of course, his commitment phobic nature was acting up. Ayesha gulped back the sudden bitterness in her mouth and was nudged by her mother to slip the ring into Sameer’s finger.

The night was young as men waltzed with their partners and women blushed at praises. Dinner had been served but none of the couple felt any appetite.

Arjun asked Sakshi for a dance, his moves mimicking those during their nights in Vegas.

Sakshi laughed at him when he carried her in his arms… “Arjun!” Arjun ripped her saree…

Arjun gasped as fragments of memories played in his mind. “Arjun I need to go.” Sakshi murmured but Arjun tightened his grip. “Arjun please!” Sakshi pulled away and walked off.

She had been unaware that a few media reporters had kept their eye on the couple and had noted down their split and heated discussion. Little did they know that Chandrakant had an eye on them.

“Sakshi, listen to me. You are creating a scene.” Arjun grabbed her elbow “No! This seems like a huge mockery for what is being done! Pata hai sagai ki mahatva kya hai? I can’t do all this… especially not with you! I am not sure about my future with you! What if you cheat me? Break my heart? I can’t Arjun… I am scared.” Sakshi held her beating heart while Arjun pulled her close “Give me a chance Sakshi.”

“How can I?” A tear dropped as Sakshi clutched the lapels of his suit “How can I? You bang the wall next to me, you force me to accept you… Arjun do you even know that I have a fear of..”

“SIR!” Chandrakant barked and came walking towards them. “Sir, a few reporters are noting what you and Sakshi are doing.” Arjun and Sakshi frowned as Chandrakant filled them with details.

Arjun lost his cool when he heard that the media was bent on writing down how the dreamy couple had split or were running through a turmoil. “This is disgusting!” Sakshi commented while Arjun shook his head in anger. “Are they still watching us?” Arjun asked as Chandrakant nodded.

Arjun bid Chandrakant away and looked at Sakshi “Even I love you...”

Sakshi bit back a cry and turned aside “You don’t have to say it because of media…”

“No Sakshi, I don’t know and don’t even remember what happened that night but I love and I want to make you as mine.”    Arjun cupped her cheeks while Sakshi blinked at him “Arjun I need to tell you…””

“Do you love me?” Arjun asked, his eyes making her toes curl in heat. “Yes… but I ne…”

Sakshi stopped speaking when she felt his mouth on hers. Hot, angry, demanding yet coaxing, sweet and gentle. She never realised the storm of emotions Arjun had been facing.

Arjun cupped Sakshi’s cheeks and tilted her head to get a deeper access into the sweet recess of her mouth. Enough of fighting.

Two people love each other, period.

Insecurities, fights, jealousy, everything had taken a backseat as Arjun sealed his fate with hers. He hadn’t ever been good with words, he hoped his gestures showed what he felt. Sakshi lay limp in his arms as he sucked her lips gently. When he parted he saw her glassy eyes and brushed off the tears. He pecked her forehead and hugged her close, her head above his chest.

Arjun’s throat clogged when he felt the purity of the emotion they shared. “No one has loved me for no reason Sakshi… no one. I love you so very much. Forgive me for being harsh and jealous. I didn’t want to be the second option in your life. I wanted to be your first… everything. I love you… whatever you want I shall bring that, just don’t stay apart…” Arjun pressed kisses on her pale face.

Arjun cupped her whitened face and placed a long tranquil kiss “I have been stupid and jealous, forgive me Sakshi. Please.” He didn’t understand why Sakshi ceased to say anything.

He wiped the damp hair aside from her forehead and rest his forehead against hers. Sakshi slacked against his form, yet her eyes were open “Tired?” he whispered and he took her shivers to be a yes.

He escorted her to her room and laid her in the bed, gently caressing her face “The only reason I shouted or intimidated you was to just keep you bound to me. I never knew how else….”

Words blurred for Sakshi. She didn’t hear a single word after he had slammed his lips on hers. In fact she didn’t even know where Arjun was. Where was he?

She only felt as if she was being sucked and taken, by that man. She was too scared to see for that man had taken a mask of Arjun. Horror, fear, panic coursed through her veins as the man sinfully nibbled her lips.

She was just sixteen and that man was taking her away but she couldn’t raise a voice. She was paranoid. She felt him laying her on the bed, removing her hair pins. Her body screamed fear yet she was paralyzed by that very same fear. She tried to speak but her throat betrayed her, it was futile to speak to a man who would ravish her, take her, destroy her.

Tears poured out of her eyes as felt demons coming to lay their claim. Wasn’t Arjun supposed to save her because he was the man she loves? Then why did the demon look so much like Arjun. Sakshi screamed in silence when she felt the demon’s hands slithering around her, cupping her.

She felt wetness near her neck and thrashed in the bed to find the demon licking her, little did she know that Arjun had left way long back and it was nothing but her sweat trickling till her neck.

She was marked, her innocence was taken. The demon tasted her. Sakshi felt despair and used. She scratched herself to get rid of his scent and the memory of his touch. She rubbed her lips till they bled and she collapsed on the floor. Gasps were her cries as Sakshi broke the mirror in front of her.

The reflection saw a woman walking towards a broken piece, her eyes held raw pain and agony. Her sleeves had come low down her arms. It never acknowledged the fleeting kiss on her bare shoulders but it remembered the demon sliding them.

The demon saw her, touched her, marked her.

Fate cried out in foul when the tortured woman collapsed on the floor, in a pool of her own blood.

She had slit her wrists.

A/N: I hate the concept of suicide and abused women. Every woman has the right to live a wonderful life ahead. Many might think what has Arjun actually done with her, that shall be explained in the next chapter. I can assure you that I, personally, am no fan of forced physical relationships nor a fan of dominance and submission.

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