After completing Amrita's 'ghar pravesh' rituals, Naina guided her to the Veeranshu's room. Amrita was dazzled by the beauty of the vast haveli. It has such a magnificent high walls embedded with jewels and motifs. There were huge chandiler and pendant lights in the hall giving vintage contemporary touch.

As Naina and Amrita reached at the stairs, Amrita noticed numerous portraits of different people wearing traditional clothes. On seeing Amrita taking a glance at the portrait, Naina smiled.

"These portraits are of our elders, great great grandfather-in-law with his wife. Followed by great grandfather-in-law with his wife, grandfather in-law with his wife, father in law with his wife and Siddharth and me" Naina explained calming while pointing at each portrait.

" i really had a hard time remembering names of all the elders but don't worry, you won't need to memorize these things. Just take your time to adjust well and if you need anything just call me anytime." Naina added as she chuckled on remember how being the eldest daughter in-law she had to be more perfect in every aspect due this she had a hard time adjusting here.

"Thank you Naina di." Amrita replied as she reciprocates her sincerity with a pearly genuine smile. Naina's words made her feel little better.
With that both the ladies reached at the Veeranshu's room.

" Good night, Amrita" Naina said

"Goodnight"

Naina left the room not before closing the door as she went to her room.

On entering Veeranshu's room, she was greeted by a huge spacious room.

The wall were painted in smoke grey colour with a slight contrast of dark colour. In the centre a huge portrait of him was hung on the wall which almost covered the half of the wall and just below it a king size bed with side tables on either side were placed.On the left side there was huge glass doors connecting the room with a huge terance.

She stared at the huge portrait of Veeranshu as his face was emotionless but his black orbs were intense and dominating. His composure looked like a vicious hunter. Calm and unpredictable.

She averted her gaze feeling suffocated by his black orbs, it seems like they hold dominance and Pitch blackness. Amrita gaze landed at the other side, she saw a swimming pool and a personalized bar with a cute mini Terrance garden blooming with roses, tulips and daisy.

And on the other side, she saw two rooms  assuming it must be bathroom and other for wardrobe.

The moonlight was sneak peeking in through the glass door. The glass door being slide open makes the soft breezes swept pass her petite frame. She closed her eyes feeling calm. Finally She is free from that hellhole.

Just as the relaxation was slowly hitting her nerves at the same time her body started aching with pain.Her tired gaze landed on the mirror as she stared at the vermillion that was filled in her parted hairline. She is married.

The sudden rush of memories flashed through her eyes, at the time of Vidaai ( departure) ceremony her parents were weeping and grabbing her in warm hug.

That was a praiseworthy act! 

She really had a hard time believing it also it was so hard to digest that those people who were ignorant about my life were also the same one crying so hard for me.

" Behave well like an ideal daughter-in-law. Make sure to get pregnant as early as you because that child will be your lifelong entry card in that house.You have to repay your father back and If i ever heard any complain about you, then you are going to see the worst of me." That was the last word Mrs Raichand whispered when she hugged her.

Coming back to reality she realised her legs were feeling jelly as she grabbed her tired self on the nearby couch. Her hands travelled down her swollen feet as she immediately discarded the high heels.

A sigh of relief washed over her whole frame.

' i should change' she thought.

She started removing her jewellery, one by one placing them on her lap as she untied her silky brown hair bun and let it freely fall. Her hairs reached till the waist. She stood up and walked near the dressing table and placing all her jewellery in the jewellery case.

She was about to remove the safety pin from her dupatta that was attach to either side of the blouse when suddenly a certain someone barged in, making the door slammed as she flinched at the noise. She was shock as she hurriedly turned only to come across the intruder and she was greeted with raging Veeranshu Singhania.

He was still in his white sherwani. His fury black orbs were glaring at her with detest. His jaws were clenched. Amrita gasped in shock as her shocked gaze travelled to his bleeding hand. His once perfectly done hairs now looked messed up. Even he looked like a mess. A storming hurricane.

" Welcome to Singhania's mansion. It must been a very long journey right." He gritted as he slammed the door shut.

Fear started crawling into her body. Her face got paled as white, her eyes were glossed in terror. Terror of witnessing something she don't want to. She immediately averted her grey orbs looking everywhere but not at him. Unknowingly she took few steps back but didn't go unnoticed by his gaze.

"I wondere how did you and your family were able to convince my father. It was remarkable.! I mean pulling that fucking elder's last wish emotional drama shit and manipulating everyone." He sneered.

" Why don't you try becoming an actress,i can recommend you to some promising directors and producers." Veeranshu scoffed. His words were full of disgust and sarcasm.

Amrita stood numbed as her gaze accidentally landed on fumming Veeranshu. She felt her breathing stopped for a second as she saw his footsteps approaching near her. Her leg felt jammed as her heart was thudding very loud and clear.

He aggressively grabbed her wrist yanking her closer to him.Because of his abrupt actions Amrita stumbled as she landed on his chest. she immediately distance herself maintaining some space as if his touch burns her. Her every moves was being read my him.

But his next actions was unexpected as he mercilessly grabbed her wrist and placed an empty check on her henna claded palm.

Her confused gaze grey collided with his icy black orbs.

He started leaning closer making sure to leave no reason for her to feel slightest of bit comfortable. His hot breaths were fanning her cheeks as she hold her breath.Her mind went blank. She wasn't able to look properly at him but then he whispered something which shred her heart into pieces.

" Now that you have married me for money. Consider this empty check as your payment after our first night." He whispered darkly. he stared at the timid frame which as freeze for a moment. His eyes glinted with malice and an evil smirk was plastered on his face.

As if a bucket of cold water was splash at her.She closed her eyes feeling humiliated. He was shreding her self respect just to satisfy his ego and here She thought that she was prepared for his outbrust but how wrong she was.

Veeranshu watch her tactics with his keen eyes. 'When will she drop her act of innocent victim' he thought as he felt more annoyed and frustrated seeing her acting.
 
"Now Enough of your drama. STRIP" he shouted. He will humiliate her in every way tonight.

Seeing her not reacting to his words. He immediately yanked her closer making her small frame collide with his hard core one. Making sure to eliminate all the possible distance. he twisted her other wrist at her back making her body arched. Her body was pressed on his chest.

Her wrist must have turn purplish as she hiss in pain. His other hand reached at the thread knot of her blouse making Her eyes widened in horror. She immediately freed her hand  from his grip as she pushed him with her all might.

Successfully, she deattach herself from veeranshu as he stumbled a little.

"P-Please stop it" she cried as She felt suffocated, her body was trembling. Millions of 'what if' thoughts were running in her mind. " S-so what if we are married you can't force yourself on me. I am not ready for anything as for this check I don't want it" She said her voice sounded that she will cry any moment. Her eyes were moisted with tear. She throwed the crushed check on the bed.

Her words made him scoffed but deep down his blood were boiling

" don't act like a saint.when you're nothing but a golddigger" He snapped. letting out a mocking chuckle as he added again.

"Did you really thought that I will touch you. Dream on. You make me feel disgusted. This marriage and you feels like a loathsome burden " his voice sounded venomous as if he the mere thought of touching her would makes bugs crawl on him.

"I-i am not acting saint. You just can't behave like this with me.i am your wife. A legal wife. "  Amrita retorted as she wiped her tears. Enough of him humiliating her tonight.

His hands were turned into fist while his knuckles turned white as he grabbed her both arms pulling her closer. " Now heed my word very carefully. You are my namesake wife till we are outside of this room and hurt my family then you are going to see the worst of me" he seethed as he left her arms. Amrita stood mum. She realised that replying back only add fuel to his anger and she don't want anymore bruises tonight.

" Am i clear?"  He said in his deep authoritative tone. as she nodded her head.

"Words, " he ordered.
 
"yes"  she said. On getting the satisfied reaction he realised his grip from her. He immediately left the room as Amrita silently watched him left just when the door closed she fell on the floor. Her legs gave up as she started sobbing at her misery.

Can a broken soul, can be more broken?

That night Amrita weeped till she fell asleep on the floor. Her soul questioned to her god.  Why only her prayers never get answered? Why she has to suffer so much? For once why can't she hopes something good to happen. As usual no one console that miserable suffering soul and the dark night only heard the cries of two broken soul.

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