When I reached the hall area, I was shocked to find that woman in my house. I never expected her to just walk in and mingle with my family.
The moment she saw me, she became a lot happier. Everyone was looking at me skeptically.
"She said that she wants to meet you." My mother said.
I looked at her, and she stepped closer to me and stood infront. She kept looking at me with a smile.
"Happy holi…" She muttered those words and was about to apply some color onto my cheek, but I stepped back immediately.
"You have no business in this house, and you can't just touch me without my permission." I spoke in a stern tone.
I do not like her one bit, she's just spoiled because of her father. I never met a woman more shameless than her.
"Why not? I'm going to be the new daughter-in-law of this house soon…" she said.
Her words were igniting a raging fire inside me, and I clenched my jaw in anger. I wanted to put some sense into her really bad, but I don't hit women.
"Who's she, Rudra?" My mother asked.
"She's just the daughter of some rich man. And acts like a mentally unstable woman." I said, looking at her.
The woman seemed visibly angrier, but I didn't care. I just wanted to throw her out.
"If you don't leave the house right now, it won't end well for you." I spoke in a threatening tone.
"Oh really? The man of honor will touch a woman and disrespect her? I don't think so… and that is the reason why I chose you." The woman said.
I rolled my eyes at her words; she was right, but that doesn't mean I'll let her just do whatever she wants, and everyone has a limit of tolerance.
"If this drama of yours causes any trouble in my family or between my wife and me. I will not hesitate to bury you." I spoke while gritting my teeth.
Her demeanor seemed shattered for a moment, but then the same pride returned back. People like this will never learn.
She stood on her toes and transferred the color onto my cheek from her palm.
This was the breaking point for me; I can't just let anyone touch me… I'm loyal to Sugandha and will always be.
I held her wrist to drag her out, but then….
She came forward and hugged me tight. My eyes widened, I was astonished by what just happened. I never expected it to happen.
Sugandha's pov
The view just shattered my heart, my head just went blank. And I did recognize that woman; she was the same lady from the saree shop, Kaveri.
My body felt numb, and then I saw Rudra Ji pushing her away harshly. And then… he looked at me.
Tears immediately flowed down my cheek as he made eye contact with me. And his angry face was now etched with concern.
My body started shivering a little, and my heart started racing. I couldn't understand what just happened.
Is Rudra ji cheating on me?
The thought itself was aching my heart immensely. If that were the case, I would probably end myself. Because he's the only one that I love.
I watched him running towards me, and it all seemed so slow…. Like someone was playing with my mind.
Rudra Ji hugged me tightly, and my body stepped back a little due to his sudden advance.
I didn't know what to say or do. All I know is that… I need to calm myself down and then think about the possibilities.
I trust him, more than myself.
I didn't hug Rudra ji back, and that shameless Kaveri was looking at me with a disappointed look.
Something in me just snapped.
I pushed Rudra ji away and took long strides towards that bitch.
When I stood right infront of her, she didn't even care about an ounce. She had no guilt or fear whatsoever.
My mind kept replaying that hugging scene, and I absolutely lost it.
I slapped her.
Yes, I did slap her hard. And… she seemed like she didn't expect it.
If she's born as a female, I think she should have some ethics and morals. I never raised my hand to anyone, but I did not regret this.
Everyone around me gasped, and I heard it very well.
The woman now looked at me with pure anger, and I was no less. I glared back at her.
"He's a married man and MY husband. If you have any ounce of shame left… then, leave right now!" I yelled in her face.
I kept glaring at her, and she seemed pissed. She raised her hand to slap me back.
But before she could even touch me. Someone held her hand midway.
I glanced at my side, and it was Rudra ji. The passion and anger in his eyes were like evidence of his innocence. But… I don't know, I was still very confused, and I need time to process this.
"Thank the god that you didn't touch her, or else I would've killed you right here." Rudra ji spoke in a stern tone while looking at her with blazing eyes.
Then… we saw an old man walking in and holding Kaveri in his arms as she held her red cheek.
The man was looking at us with such hatred, and it was evident that he was her father.
Author pov
The old man was fuming in rage because his daughter had just been disrespected and slapped by Sugandha.
"I'll not forget this incident and bring you down to my foot." The old man said while glaring at Sugandha.
Rudra got inbetween them and glared back at the man.
"Any kind of disrespect will not be tolerated against my woman. And you can only dream about something like that happening. Now leave, and never ever step into this house." Rudra spoke with a threatening tone.
The old man held Kaveri's wrist to take her out. And when they were about to leave. He took a good look at Rudra's family.
The old man's eyes widened when his gaze fell onto Anuja's face. He was visibly shaken by the encounter. He never expected to find her here.
Anuja's expression was the exact replica. She had the same face ever since the old man entered the house.
"What are you waiting for?? You heard Rudra, now leave!" Indra yelled at him.
"Let's go, pita ji. We'll deal with them later." Kaveri muttered and escorted themselves out.
Sugandha just stood there and didn't glance at Rudra. But he kept looking at her with an upset face.
"Sugandh--" Rudra was cut off by Sugandha.
"I don't want to hear anything. I know that you didn't cheat on me, but I'm still upset with you." Sugandha said and walked off into their room.
Rudra was very disappointed in himself, he really wanted to comfort her and tell her everything.
He regretted not informing her about this situation. He never expected that woman to do this. He thought she'd just leave him alone after a few days or weeks.
He didn't want to make sugandha feel worried about anything, and just deal with the nuisance by himself.
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