Ranveer navigated his bike through the evening traffic, his mind preoccupied ,he had just declined Avyan's order for overtime again, a decision that surprisingly felt liberating not wrong, but strangely satisfying.
As he rode, a helmet shop caught his attention .
A flurry of activity outside hinted at a discount sale .
curiosity got the better of him as he slowed down.
He observed a young couple trying on helmets together ,another pair rode by on a bike, both wearing matching helmets.
something about these scenes resonated with him ,before he knew it, Ranveer found himself parking his bike outside the shop.
He entered, approached the counter, and cleared his throat .
"Kiske liye kharidna hai, sa?" the shopkeeper asked .
Ranveer whispered, "Umm...wife..."
The shopkeeper leaned in, "Hmm?"
Ranveer spoke louder this time,
"My wife."
The shopkeeper's face lit up
"Oo...pher yo dekho, chhoriyan nai yo rang ghano chokho lagai hai"
he presented a pink helmet, which made Ranveer frown instinctively ,
somehow knowing Dhruvika wouldn't like that color.
"No..." he said firmly, scanning the shelves .
his eyes landed on a sleek black helmet
"That one," he pointed, his decision made.
The shopkeeper handed it over, and Ranveer inspected it carefully
before requesting him to pack it .
after paying, he mounted his bike, ready to head home.
Meanwhile, in her office, Dhruvika conversed with her secretary Megha and PA Harsh
"Mam, Agastya hasn't been in his company since marriage," Harsh mentioned
Megha spoke "I feel sad for Kavya mam... she loves him unaware of his true nature"
Dhruvika chuckled and said, "I heard our finance head got engaged to someone from marketing..."
Megha's eyes sparkled as she began discussing the couple.
"Yes mam...they are looking perfect.. you know how cute they are--" Megha started to spoke about the couple with an exited smile
Dhruvika chuckled before speaking "ofcourse you found the couple cute"
"Cuz they are but why are you asking?"megha frowned at the sudden question
"Cuz I want to make you understand something. When we saw a couple being cozy and lovely there are two emotions we felt first adoration and second.... jealousy that 'why it's not me', especially when you are dating someone already and kavya adoring me is something nearly impossible so she felt what she always feels towards me... jealousy...she got jealous... that's all"
"She was dating?" Megha asked in surprised tone
Harsh nodded discreetly, prompting Megha to exclaim, "Seems like I missed a lot during my leave!"
Just then, Harsh received a call and announced, "Madam, sir has—"
Dhruvika completed his sentence with a smile, "...reached. I know."
She glanced at her computer screen before Megha asked seeing her not getting up
"Aren't you leaving?"
Dhruvika spoke with a wink, "Let him use that advanced technology – the smartphone – first."
Harsh and Megha chuckled at her teasing tone.
As Dhruvika stood up to leave, she glanced at the security camera feed and saw her husband looking around hesitantly outside.
He pulled out his phone and called her.
"Hello," Dhruvika answered.
"...Umm... I'm outside," Ranveer said before abruptly ending the call.
Dhruvika smirked, gathering her things.
"Okay guys, I'm leaving. My HHD husband is waiting."
Harsh shook his head with a amused smile while Megha looked confused.
"'Hhd'?" Megha asked.
Harsh replied with a smirk, "Hot-Handsome-Dashing. She's head over heels."
Megha nodded in agreement.
"Undoubtedly."
Night had fallen, casting a soft glow over the scene .
Dhruvika stepped out of her company into the warm evening air .
her eyes locking onto Ranveer sitting on his bike, looking handsome .
a gentle smile spread across her face as she walked towards him.
"Hi Veer," she said softly
Ranveer's eyes flickered with emotion at the intimate address .
Dhruvika's smile widened noticing his subtle reaction.
she knew he felt something whenever she called him that.
Her gaze drifted to a bag attached to the bike's handle .
"What's that?" she asked curiosity sparkling in her eyes.
Ranveer hesitated, seeming unsure how to respond. Dhruvika's eyebrows rose slightly as she reached for the bag.
she unzipped it, revealing a sleek black helmet inside.
"Helmet?" she questioned, eyes narrowing slightly in surprise.
But then she saw Ranveer's nervous expression.
and her face lit up with a radiant smile.
"For me?" she asked softly, voice filled with delight.
Ranveer nodded almost imperceptibly, his eyes locked on hers
Dhruvika's heart skipped a beat at the sweet gesture.
She handed him her phone, which he pocketed .
then she carefully put on the helmet, adjusting the straps .
before swinging her leg over the bike, settling in behind him .
Ranveer started the engine, and they glided into the night.
Minutes later, he stopped near a cozy restaurant .
"I'll be back in a few minutes," he said, killing the engine ,but as he stepped inside, his eyes scanned the area then his eyes fell on some people...they are looking goon type.
his expression changed, and he swiftly returned towards her hold her hand before taking her with him.
Dhruvika raised an eyebrow but didn't question .
he ordered food for parcel, then moved his hand to take out his wallet,
but Dhruvika's hand on his arm stopped him.
"I want to pay," she said softly, eyes sparkling with kindness
"I..I...." He don't know what to spoke. She is a billionaire ofcourse his bank balance is nothing infront of his money but....
"Husband and wife should share everything in life...
you paid for everything yesterday, now let me please."
Ranveer's eyes widened slightly at her words.
Do she really think him as her husband?
he nodded slowly.
Dhruvika held out her hand for her phone.
Ranveer retrieved it from his pocket and handed it over.
she quickly paid the bill using mobile payment .
the cashier smiled, handing her a receipt and their parcel.
After reaching home they both got fresh. First Dhruvika and then Ranveer.
She served the food in one plate at the time he was getting fresh.
Ranveer come out and saw one plate
"I don't want to dirty more plates so..." She shrugged her shoulder.
Ranveer thought..how can be so okay to eat with him ?
But didn't said anything hasitatly sat . He wasn't eating so Dhruvika feed him a bite and behaved like normal.
They finished eating. After cleaning the plate Ranveer came and laid beside her.
Dhruvika's pov:
I turned to face my husband, my eyes locking onto his
"Husband..." I whispered softly to myself, a sly smile spreading.
Only I knew the truth behind this arrangement .
the manipulation, the clever moves I'd made to claim him as mine.
"Kitne papad bele hei meine..." (How many tricks I've played)
my mind chuckled at the intricate web I'd woven.
I moved closer to him, my heart skipping a beat .
He was breathtakingly beautiful... always had been .
the day our eyes met when he walked in carrying a bouquet and even the day, the moment he saved my life, pulling me out of the water.
my soul had been drawn to his quiet strength.
My hand reached out, gently touching his neck .
my fingers tracing the scar on the side of his neck.
a constant reminder of our first meeting, yet he remembered nothing .
"Oh Veer, how much you've suffered..." my heart ached silently .
Flashback memories flooded my mind ,
I recalled the day I consulted Clara, my friend and psychologist
over coffee at her cozy office, discussing my concerns about Veer.
"After calculating his condition... I think he's lost his memory," Clara said gravely .
"His mind was manipulated, molded to obey them blindly ,turning him into their puppet, their slave." She continued
My voice trembled as I asked
"What should I do now, Clara? You don't know how he behaves...
he doesn't utter a word even when they shout abuses at him."
Clara's expression turned solemn
"He won't react... his manipulated mind considers their torture his duty
you can barely make him stand against them by pointing out their cruelty for him, suffering is obligation"
Clara's words s echoed in my mind
"'Then what should I do?' I asked Clara, my voice laced with desperation
Clara leaned in, her eyes locking onto mine
"Make him love you...'
I looked at her skeptically
"'Hmm?' I prompted her to explain
"'You already love him...' Clara stated softly
"'Now make him love you... replace his sole priority ,duty to them with devotion to you.'
"'Is it possible?' I asked, hope flickering within
"'He won't speak up against torture,' Clara cautioned ........."but he'll definitely defend the person who becomes his reason for living and
his mind currently acknowledges no feelings...
no care, love, or emotions stir his heart. So arise them and became someone whom he solely trust on and it won't be that much easy but not impossible either... you just have to be patience"
my heart swelling with emotions
I whispered silently to myself
"I will make you fall for me, Veer...
It's not far, the day I'll snatch you from their cruelty
then I promise, they'll repay every ounce of torture inflicted."
My gaze burned with determination
"The royals will pay for every scar physical and emotional
I'll uncover the truth, every hidden detail...
I vow it."
My love for Veer overflowed
"I love you, Veer...I love you so much"
I leaned in, laying my head on his neck
he instinctively wrapped his arms around me, pulling closer .
my heart skipped beats as our bodies touched .
I glanced up at the scar on his neck.
before gently pressing my lips to it
"I love you..."
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