Chapter 43: Chapter 43

After a month

Diya's pov

It's been one month since I am staying with my family. During this whole month, Rudra tried his best to convince me. Whenever my heart said to forgive him and return to his house, my mind reminded me of his dangerous profession.

My heart is craving for him. My heart has gone crazy without him. I am always restless. But my mind is impassive and I am listening to my mind.

A week ago Rudra and I argued again regarding his profession. That day we both argued madly and it's been one week since we didn't contact each other. Neither he called me nor I called him.

Right now I am sitting in front of the TV watching a cooking show. Araav is doing his homework and sometimes I am helping him.

Suddenly the doorbell rang and Araav ran towards the door to open it. I kept watching t.v.

I asked Araav still focusing on TV," Little pumpkin, who is there?"

A male voice said," Hello, Ms Diya".

I turned my head and found Mr Dheeraj Rayna. I stood up from my seat and turned off T.v.

" Call me Mrs Singh!" I corrected him.

He nodded his head without any expression on his face. I gestured for him to sit on the couch. I know why he is here. He is here to meet bhai.

In this one month bhai and Mr Rayna has become a good friend. He often comes to our house and chit-chats with bhai for hours. He always looks at me with intense gaze which makes me uncomfortable. So, I always avoid him.

" Sorry to say, Mr Rayna, bhai is not at home. He has gone shopping with Bhabhi," I put on a fake smile.

I was trying to make him understand that he should leave but heck this man. He is still sitting here.

He asked looking directly into my eyes," How long will it take them to return? I have something important to discuss with your brother!"

I sounded a bit irritated," I don't know."

I think he understood my discomfort as he forwarded his legs to the main door. I didn't even bother to ask him for coffee and tea. I gave him side eyes when he turned his back.

" You are very beautiful, Mrs Singh," he emphasised the word Mrs Singh like he was mocking me.

Then he left the place. I took a deep breath after his leaving. I don't know why I don't find any positive vibe from him. Why is bhai so fond of him?

At Afternoon

I wasn't feeling good in my house so I thought to walk to the nearby park. After walking for some time now I am sitting on a bench and enjoying the cool breeze.

Two children were playing with a ball and giggling. Seeing them I remembered my unborn child. I felt extremely sad for my baby that before seeing this beautiful world he/she had to leave. I took a deep breath and continued watching them.

Suddenly I felt a presence behind me. I turned my head behind and seeing the person I became surprised.

" Rudra?" a shocked whisper left my mouth.

He smiled at me before approaching me. Honestly saying I melted right away looking at his charming smile.

" Forgive me, sunflower. I was angry with you. That's why I argued with you," He apologized.

I answered meekly," I forgave you." I couldn't control my emotions anymore.

" Won't you come with me? Don't you miss me? I am missing you too much. I am dying without you," Rudra held my hands. He sounded desperate and lonely.

I took my hand from him and turned my body to leave this place. I walked a few steps ahead of him and stopped. I took a deep breath and turned around. I saw him still standing there looking at me with an intense glare.

His eyes were holding too much loneliness. I couldn't suppress my feelings anymore and ran towards him. I hugged him tightly hiding my face in his chest.

I heard him chuckling," I knew that you would not be able to stay away from me anymore!"

" I missed you a lot. Every day was difficult for me to live without you. I love you, Rudra," I soaked his shirt with my tears.

Holding my face he wiped away my tears. He kissed my forehead, my eyes, my nose, my cheeks and then finally pecked my lips.

He pulled me for another hug and said stroking my hair," Didn't I tell you that you are the owner of Rudra Pratap's soul, body and mind? How can you leave your soul behind?"

I hiccuped," I was afraid. I was thinking this dangerous profession of yours will harm you. I am still afraid. I don't want to lose you. I won't be able to live without you!"

He assured me tightening the hug," Nothing will happen to me. See, I am here with you. I have been in this profession for many years. Nothing happened and nothing will happen to me. I won't leave you so easily. We will always be together until death do us part. I love you my sunflower!"

I cried sounding guilty," I am sorry that I blamed you for that accident. It was an accident. It was not your fault!"

" Shhh!!. Don't cry. I should say sorry that I couldn't protect you and our baby. I am a failure!" Her voice trembled. I could feel the pain in his voice.

I touched his cheek," Don't say like that. You are not a failure. You always protect me."

We hugged each other and felt our heartbeat. Our body warmth. Rudra's intoxicating masculine scent reached my nostrils. I felt thousands of Butterflies in my stomach.

" Let's go, please. My house has become a desert without you. I want your liveliness there!" he almost begged making me giggle.

Our sweet moment was interrupted by a loud voice. I know this voice. It's none other than my brother. We looked at him and found him shooting daggers at Rudra with his eyes.

Bhai marched at us like a raging bull," Leave her, you criminal. Let go of my sister!"

Rudra held my hand and pushed me behind him like he was hiding me. He walked towards bhai and rested his one hand on Bhai's right shoulder.

He said dangerously," She is my wife. Don't you dare to come between us? I am still controlling myself because you are her brother. Otherwise.... "

Rudra couldn't complete his sentence when bhai punched him in the face.

I screamed loudly," Rudra!"

Author's pov

Diya understood that the situation was getting worse. So, she came forward and stood between Rudra and Abhishek.

Diya requested her brother," Please, bhai. Don't hurt him. He is my husband. I want to live with him."

Abhishek yelled," You are blinded by this rascal's so-called love. He is a criminal. Ask him how many people he has killed. How many people's life has he destroyed?"

Diya continued crying. She was tired of their fights. She just lowered her eyes.

" She is a married woman. You can't hold her back. I am her husband and I can take her with me. Don't you dare to come between us," Rudra threatened again.

This fight started getting intense. Diya knows if she does not stop them right now then this fight can turn into violence.

She yelled loudly," Please, stop it. Just stop!!"

Saying that she ran back to her home. Abhishek and Rudra both called her a few times but she didn't even leave a single glance at them.

At Night

Manoj was sitting in his room and talking to his right-hand man. He was so busy saying that he didn't notice someone entering the room silently. The person was none other than Dheeraj.

Dheeraj smirked at Manoj. Manoj's right-hand man noticed Dheeraj but said nothing. Dheeraj walked towards Manoj without making any sound and stood behind him.

Feeling a presence behind him, Manoj turned his head to see the person. He found Dheeraj and stood up from his seat.

Manoj asked Dheeraj," When did you come? Why don't.... "

Manoj couldn't complete his sentence when he felt something has pierced through his abdomen. Dheeraj just stabbed Manoj with a knife.

He looked at Dheeraj with disbelief. Dheeraj was smiling like a creep.

Manoj said with great difficulty, " Bloody bastard. Why did you stab me?"

The next time he felt someone else also stabbed him from behind. He turned his head and found his right-hand man Shaurya standing there and smirking.

Shaurya and Dheeraj both stabbed Manoj mercilessly in his abdomen and chest. Manoj collapsed on the floor and died immediately because of extreme blood loss.

Dheeraj told Shaurya," I think now you can help me."

" Of course. I will help you. Don't worry. But thanks for your amazing idea. I am grateful towards you," Shaurya said to Dheeraj wiping the blood from his hand with a dry cloth.

Dheeraj asked Shaurya," About the other gang members, what will you tell them?"

" According to your plan, in this whole month, I have brainwashed and manipulated all the gang members about this arrogant bastard. So they will not say anything. Now, I am the new leader of the Blue Star gang!" Shaurya said giving Dheeraj a victorious smile.

"Congratulation. But, don't forget your promise which you made to me," Dheeraj chuckled.

" Don't worry. Your work will be done very soon" Shaurya smiled back forwarding his hand for a handshake.