Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Diya's pov

I am locked in this room for almost two weeks. I am getting suffocated here. I am missing bhai, bhabi and Arav a lot. They must be worrying for me. That devil prohibited me from talking to my family. He also snatched my phone from me.

But, I am happy about one thing he didn't do anything yet because I challenged him that I will never go to him willingly. In this room, we are sleeping separately. I am sleeping on the couch and he is sleeping on the bed.

If I had shown this bravery that wedding day maybe I could have managed to avoid this forced marriage. Whatever, the wedding is done and now I can't undo it. But I will make sure he will regret that he married me. I will irritate him so much that he will divorce me of his own will.

Right now I am standing in front of the window. Today the atmosphere is quite comfortable. Not so hot or not so gloomy. Closing my eyes I inhaled the fresh air and a smile of satisfaction appeared on my face feeling the tickling sensation from the cool breeze.

A sudden gasp left my mouth feeling a pair of rough hands around my waist. Turning behind I found that it was none other than that Satan. Making an irritated face I tried to jerk his hands away but he tightened his hold.

" You are enjoying the weather alone. That's not appreciable. You could have invited your husband," he said inhaling my scent.

I replied struggling to free myself," Your company makes me sick. So, it will be better if you leave me alone."

This man is shameless. I am insulting him now and then but still, he is behind me like a lost puppy.

Leaving my waist he forwarded his legs to the closet. He took out his dress and towel. He is going to have a shower.

Before entering the washroom he said," we are returning home after lunch ".

" What? You are sending me back to my home. Thank you so much. I was missing my family a lot," I almost jumped with excitement.

" Well, you are welcome as you have already thanked me. But, for your kind information, we are going to my house which is now your house too. We are returning to Singh Mansion," He said dropping water on my all hopes to meet my family.

" Moron," I cursed.

I kept my voice low so that he did not listen. I know if I refuse to go with him to Singh Mansion then he will do something which I won't like. So, I just kept my mouth shut.

" Did you say something?" He winked at me.

"No, I didn't say anything. I just praised you. Now do a favour. Just go and take a shower. I don't want to see your face anymore," I gave him a blunt reply.

He gives me a smirk and went to the washroom. He doesn't mind any of my insults. What's wrong with this man!!!

Author's pov

Rudra and Diya were standing in front of Singh Mansion. Rudra was a little bit nervous. Because he doesn't know how his father will react.

Uday Pratap already hates Diya and her brother. If he comes to know that Rudra has married that girl who is the sole reason for his going to jail then Uday Pratap will definitely kill him.

A few sweat beads started forming on Rudra's forehead. Diya noticed it. She never saw him nervous. Because every time he always behaves like a cool dude. Now, what happened that he is sweating, she thought confusingly.

"Are you afraid of entering your own house? Why are you so nervous? Listen I am feeling tired. I want to go to any room as soon as possible and sleep," Diya spoke her mind.

Rudra nodded his head and entered the mansion.

Uday Pratap was sitting in the living room. He was closing his eyes and Rudra's mother was massaging his head. He was also listening to some old classic Bollywood music. He was relaxing.

Suddenly, someone turned off the music. His eyes turned bloodshot instantly.

" Who dared to turn off the music without my permission?" Uday Pratap roared.

He looked forward and saw Rudra. He hasn't noticed Diya yet.

" Why did you turn off the music? I was relaxing. Do you want to say something? Uday Pratap asked standing.

His eyes caught Diya which wasn't anything pleasant for him.

He frowned his brows," What's this girl doing here?"

Rudra noticed that his father was confused. He understood that now he has to tell the truth.

Rudra went towards Diya who was wearing a mangal sutra(nuptial chain) around her neck and vermilion on her hair partition.

Rudra placed his hand on her waist and introduced," Dad, meet your daughter-in-law Mrs Diya Rudra Pratap Singh".

Uday Pratap understood that his son had married this girl without his permission. Sudden anger clouded his vision. He was holding a water lota(small pot) which was made of brass. He threw it right across Diya's face.

But, before it could hit Diya, Rudra came forward. He shielded her with his body and the lota hit his shoulder. Though he was hurt, he sighed thinking that it didn't hit her.

Diya was surprised that for her he didn't hesitate to get hurt. She was slightly impressed by his action.

" Are you out of your mind? Why did you marry her? Did you forget what she and her brother did to us? Uday Pratap roared.

Holding his hand Rudra tried to convince him," Dad, I know that you are angry. But, firstly you have to understand the whole situation. Let's go to your study room and I will tell you everything."

Uday Pratap jerked away Rudra's hand and ordered, " Meet me in my study room, right now."

Turning on his heels he left the place. Rudra also followed him but before leaving the room he told his mother," Mrs Singh, take my wife to my room and arrange all necessary things for her".

Anjali said nothing but nodded her head.

Diya was observing all this drama and she understood that Uday Pratap wasn't happy at all seeing her. After all, she is the one who gave him enough headaches. But she didn't understand why Rudra called his mother Mrs Singh. He should have called her ma or mom.

Hearing Uday Pratap's loud voice Lavanya had taken her entry already. She wasn't any toddler who won't understand what was happening. She was happy that Diya is now her sister-in-law.

She hugged Diya," oh my God!! I can't believe bhai married you! Now you are my sister-in-law!" Excitement reflected through her eyes.

Diya only gave her a fake smile. If she knew how her brother married Diya!!.

The whole time Rudra's mother was here but she didn't say anything. She was happy and sad both. She was wondering how Rudra is going to treat his wife.

She smiled at Diya," You must be exhausted. Let me show you your room. I know you didn't bring any dress with you. Tonight you wear Lavanya's dress. I will arrange everything tomorrow."

Diya didn't say anything. She followed Rudra's mother like a lost puppy. Finally, they made it to Rudra's room.

Diya was stunned to see his room. It was gigantic. Every single corner of this room was screaming luxury. Diya wondered how much money this Singhs own.

Rudra's mother suggested to Diya," Dear, rest for some time. Then Lavanya will give you a whole tour of the mansion. I know that you didn't see the whole mansion when you came last time."

" Thanks, aunty," Diya smiled. It was a genuine smile that came out of respect.

Rudra's mother suggested," You can call me 'ma' just like Lavanya says. I will appreciate that. After all, you are my daughter-in-law now."

Diya lost her mother when she was young. Seeing a motherly figure caring for her she couldn't control her tears. She pulled Rudra's mother into a tight hug.

" Thank you, ma," Diya thanked with her emotional voice.

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" This mansion is really beautiful. It's like a palace," Diya said to Lavanya.

It was nighttime. Lavanya was giving a tour to Diya of this whole mansion. Diya was happy that here she was not alone with Rudra. At least she could talk with Lavanya and Rudra's mother.

They were lost in their conversation when Diya noticed a locked room. The door of this room was beautifully designed with various types of designs. Curiosity took control over Diya. Why this room is locked because all the rooms of this mansion weren't locked.

" Why this room is locked? What's in this room?" Diya couldn't hide her curiosity.

" Oh!! This room? It's dad and bhai's meeting room. Whenever any client or business partner comes, bhai and dad always meet them here. There are also many important documents of our business stored in this room," Lavanya explained.

" So, this is the case. I have to see this room as soon as possible. And only then i can proceed to my next plan," Diya thought.