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Tulasi's pov
I buried my face in the bed and sobbed. It feels overwhelmingly sad when your husband doesn't even give in when you're half naked infront of him, and he doesn't even budge like it doesn't affect him.
I started overthinking that he might have gotten bored of me. After all, he used to sleep with other women before me; maybe he's just seeing other women behind my back. We didn't do any lovemaking for 2½ months, and he doesn't even seem like he cares.
Why can't he give in when I'm the one who's inciting? Either Indra ji is bored of me or cheating on me are the only answers that I have.
I glanced at the window while sobbing to check if that lizard is still here or not. It doesn't matter if I'm sad; I'm still afraid of those. Thankfully, it was gone now.
I stood up and draped a lightweight sadi around me while controlling my sobs. I need to stop being so sensitive about everything. Everyone takes advantage of it.
I washed my face and got to work. I need to make dinner.
I was making roti and sabzi. It was, of course, the favorite curry of Indra ji. Nalini also handed me some help.
I really wanted to ask her about Keshav ji and what she thinks about him. I do not know what's stopping me, but I couldn't ask her.
"Ji… I want to help you guys." I heard Sugandha's voice.
I and Nalini looked at her. "When i got married, I didn't do any work on the first day. It's the same for you. You can help around the house after your first rasoi." I said with a smile.
"But… hmm, okay. Can I atleast sit with you guys? I was getting bored inside." Sugandha said.
"Why not? You can sit with us; you're the second daughter-in-law of this house, Sugandha bhabhi." Nalini said.
I watched her sit with us. and we all started chatting. It was very pleasant; it felt amazing. It was like I had family and also friends at the same time.
"Sugandha, if you don't mind me asking… how old are you?" I asked; I was super curious.
"I…I'm 21 years old." Sugandha said, and I gasped.
"You're older than me. I didn't expect that." I said in astonishment.
"But… call me Sugandha; I would like it more." Sugandha said, and I smiled then nodded.
We were talking about our lives and stuff. She shared about her life, and it was way worse than mine. Poor woman, she endured a lot. I hope Shiv Ji will give her the happiness soon.
Eventually, everyone sat down for dinner, and I served them.
"You can't eat with us! Go away" Maa Ji yelled at Sugandha.
"Maa ji—" I got cut off when Nalini held my hand; she signaled me not to talk back.
I felt bad for Sugandha, but Nalini is right… If I took a stand for her now, then she'll probably get angrier at me and also sugandha.
Indra's pov
My mom's habits are infuriating me. I thought she was a kind woman, but after watching how she's treating the women of this house, she disappointed me a lot.
I was about to put some sense into her, but before I could even speak, Rudra spoke out.
"Maa, she's my wife now. I'll not tolerate any disrespect towards her." Rudra said.
Everyone looked at him in bewilderment. I took a big inhale; I was proud of him. This made me hopeful that he was indeed the man of his words. He never disrespected any woman nor slept with anyone before marriage. He's the perfect example of a great man.
"Wow, now my second son is also talking back to his mother? I nurtured you both with immense love, and this is what I get in return?" Maa said with tears.
She got up and walked into her room without eating. I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration.
"You guys eat; I'll go and talk to her." I said, looking at Rudra.
"You women too… Everyone eat together; no need to wait for anyone." I said, looking at Tulasi, and left for my mother's room.
Even if she's evil towards the daughters-in-law of this house, she's still my mother. I love her a lot. My dad only used to show us strictness; she's the one who used to care for us.
"Maa, please don't skip the dinner. I'm sorry, okay?" I said while sitting near her legs.
"Tell me what you want. I'll do anything that you wish for." I said while massaging her foot.
"I have two wishes… but I don't think you'll fulfill them." Maa said. And I sighed.
"Tell me, I'll do those for you if that means that you'll eat the dinner." I said.
"First… I want grandchildren. Every one of our relatives daughters-in-law got pregnant in a month! But look at your wife; she's still not pregnant after 4 months." Maa said.
"Maa, you know that these 3 months were very rough for our relationship. Even I want to become a father, but everything has a time. She'll get pregnant when it's time." I said.
"How long do I have to wait? Everyone is saying that she might be incapable of getting pregnant. M…maybe they're right, that's why—" I didn't let her finish the sentence.
"It's nothing like that! She's perfectly healthy. I told you that we need time. Please don't listen to them. You know that they only want bad for our family. You experienced their real side when father died. But you still get brainwashed by them." I said.
I watched her looking down and sighing. "Okay, fine. But… you must do the next one. Promise?" She said.
"Promise. I'll do it." I said, looking at her.
"You need to perform your father's death anniversary." She said after gulping.
I clenched my fist in anger. I grit my teeth, trying to control my outburst.
"Fine! Now go eat." I said, fuming in rage. I got up and walked out. I promised her, and I can't go back. She'll never change; she only worries about what others will think or herself.
Author pov
Indra left for his room. Tulasi didn't eat even though Indra told her not to wait.
She placed some food on the plate and walked into their room.
"Ji… eat this." Tulasi said and sat beside him.
"No… I don't have the mood to eat." Indra said.
"If you don't eat, then I won't eat as well." Tulasi said.
"Are you crazy? Stop bothering me like my mother." Indra groaned in frustration.
Tulasi was about to walk out, but Indra held her wrist.
"Sit down! I'll eat, okay??" Indra said, looking at her.
Tulasi sat beside him; she fed him herself. And he did the same. They both just ate without talking to eachother.
They finished their meal. Indra's head was thumping in pain. He was having a headache due to all these tensions.
Tulasi sensed this. "Indra ji, sit up. I'll apply oil and massage your head; you'll feel relieved."
"It's fine, just go to sleep." Indra said.
"Indra ji, why won't you listen to me? Sit up and do as I say." Tulasi said, and tucked her pallu under her waist.
Indra closed his eyes and cursed under his breath. Tulasi got braver and bolder these days, and Indra can't even show his anger to her. So he sat up.
Tulasi started applying oil to his hair and massaging at the same time.
Tulasi's waist was totally visible; Indra averted his gaze. Tulasi sensed this and felt sad.
She gulped and held his hand, then placed it on her waist. Indra looked at her flabbergasted and retrieved his hand back.
Tulasi flickered her eyes with a quivering lower lip and placed his hand on her waist again, but this time she held onto it. So that he can't take it back.
"Stop doing all these. I'm not interested. Just go to sleep!" Indra said and retrieved his hand back forcefully.
He slept on his side of the bed, facing the wall. Clearly indicating that he doesn't want to talk to her for now.
He didn't know how to reject her. He knows that she's craving intimacy, but he can't seem to be in the mood to give it to her. He fears that he might hurt her again without knowing.
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