ESHA' POV

After all that we've been through. We again started our journey. Both of us lost in our own thoughts.

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Back, in hotel room. I am trying to rest, to sleep, so that my mind can stop thinking about the certain events.

We didn't go to the Spiti Valley.

After we decided to, not tell a single soul about the incident. The first thing we did is call our friends and tell them a very different scenario of tyre puncher and telling them that we are going back to the hotel. We started our journey back to the hotel.

My friend's, are not back yet, they will be in some time, till then I haveto make myself look normal, as if nothing had happened, which is very tough considering I can't stop thinking about that one particular incident. I am scared if anyone got to know, what will be, there reaction to the matter, obviously, the reaction won't be good at all but will they understand my point. Somewhere deep down I am afraid. Afraid of being judged, because everyone knows people do judge. It doesn't matter to them in what situation we were in.

Arriving back in the hotel, I couldn't wait to take a shower. As, if one warm shower is going to clear all those memories. Standing in front of the mirror I took off the scarf from my head and looked at the smearing vermillion in my hair partition and forehead, proof of what happened last night was all real. Looking at the vermillion, brought back all memories. I wish I could go back in time change my decision of going with them and even coming for this trip, which I can't so all I am left with is regret. I know that we not believing in this relationship is not going to change anything, what's done is done, and no one can change that not even me and Abhimaan. I need to talk to him again. I got fresh and went out.

I took a deep breath and knocked on his door nervously. I was waiting, when he opened the shirtless, i got startled and turned around, but man he is hot i have to say that shutup Esha focus. I heard the door shut behind me. Door opened again and this time he was decent.

"What are you doing here?'' he asked frowning.

''I uhmm, I wanted to talk with you.'' I said looking at him.

''Okay, here or you we talk downstairs.'' He said.

''No, it's better we talk here.'' I said

''Okay come in, you want something to drink?'' he asked closing the door and turning towards me.

''You got rid of that paper? We don't want anyone to know about that.Right?'' I stated. I don't want anything to do with him and those papers are proof of that nightmare. His face is so stoic, I can't tell what he is thinking.

His calm and collective nature is pissing me off.

''No, I didn't. I am not going to burn those documents.'' He said.

''Why? Those papers are binding us to this unwanted relationship. This istotally absurd.'' I said looking at him.

''I am going to keep these documents with me. Don't worry just go back anddo whatever you were doing with your life before this fucking trip.'' he replied.

''No, I can't go back living my life, knowing these are still somewhere out there.'' I snapped.

''Marriage is not a joke Esha. If you think I am just going to throw this one proof of our marriage than you are wrong.'' He said calmly.

How can he talk so calmly. Aur mera yaha B.P shoot kar raha hai inki vajahse. (And my B.P is shooting here because of him.)

''Main bhi toh yeh hi keh rahi hun ki shaadi koi majak thodi hai.(I am also saying the same thing, it's not a joke.) it's a holy bond for god sake main and I am only 18 aise hi kisi ke sath toh shaadi nahi racha sakti na. (I can't marry someone like this.)If you can't destroy them, then give it to me I will do it.'' I said slightly raising my voice.

''In my family we don't do divorce. Like I said aap jaise apni life jee rahi thi jiye,(Live your life like you were living it before.) just don't expect me to destroy these papers or give you divorce. I don't do these things, this is not how it works. Take your time no one's pressuring you and you do what you were doing. I am not going to interfere in your life till you want me to.'' He stated calmly

How can he stay so calm in this situation. Dil toh chah raha hai inki kamrpe muke hi muke maaro.(I really want to punch him.)

''What do you me to do? Ki ek din main apne gharwalo ko batau ki mubraka ji mubaraka, app log meri shaadi ki tension naale kyunki main toh all ready married hun ji. Pati kon hai? Ji voh toh nahi pata, jab pata lagta hai toh batati hum. Joote parne hain mujhe.'' I said sarcastically smiling.

He has the audacity to chuckle [Usually I don't swear but I will now] F-U-C-K-E-R. I just told him a joke HAHAHAHAHAAAAA. F-U-C-K-E-R.

''Mujhe bulalena main aake bacha lunga.''(Call me, I will save you.) he said chuckling and softly gazing at me.

''Apko yeh sab Mazak lag raha hai. Bohot hassi aarahi hai aapko guess what!! mujhe nahi aarahi. I said being serious. He is getting on my nerves.

''No, I am being serious. Take my number. You Call me anywhere, anytime I will always pick your call. You tell me to come and I will. I take my responsibilities seriously Esha.'' He stated because it was a statement.

''Don't act like a husband with me and I AM NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Idon't want you take my responsibility. Let me remind you we are nothing but strangers if you don't remember. I WANT PAPERS NOW.'' I said angrily.

''Its ok, we have time we'll get to know each other and getting angry is not going to get you anywhere. Don't think I would give in to your wishes. You do know that I will act like one, I am literally your husband.'' He said

''Don't say that word again n again and you-you promised'' I said.

''What word. Ahh HUSBAND. Lekin who to main huna. Ab husband ko husband nahi bolenge to koi 'hasne- walla- band' bolenge. Tum bhi na kesa majak karti ho. Jahan tak promise ki baat hai voh maine kisi ko naa batane ke liye tha yaad karo. Daily badam khaya karo itnii si umar mein itni kam yadash thik nahi. Very bad.'' He said smiling and chuckling.

I am just standing here looking at him making jokes out of this shitty situation cute. I guess getting married to a stranger is not a big deal for him. Roz- roz shaadi karte honge.

''Okay on a serious note if you want me to give you papers then it's a no. We can't divorce, but I am ready to wait for you however long it takes. I willgive you my number, keep it and if I ever changed my number then I will let youknow. It's true we don't know each other yet. Trust me I am not a cheater Esha. Jab maine aapki maang mein sindoor bhara, aapke sath 7 phere liye tabhi se hum aapke or aap hamari hogyi thi.'' He said sincerely.

''You are not understanding aapke liye ye sab asaan hoga mere liye nahi.''I sighed.

''I'll be whenever you need me, I will only be one call away from you. Jab koi bhi nahi hoga tab main honga tumhare liye. Arguing is not going to take you anywhere, better you accept the situation.'' He said.

I don't think I can change his mind.

''I can't argue with you. Fine give me your number I'll take it just don't expect me to ever call you and you have to promise me aap mere zindagi interfere nahi karenge .'' I said.

''Yeah sure'' he said

A FEW MINUTES LATER ~~~~

I am back in my room after taking his number. I am regretting even going to his room he made me tired as hell.

Now after three more days we are going. No one is more relieved than I am. All these I avoided him as much as possible and he also didn't try to talk which is good. His friends came to say goodbye to us. I was just standing there awkwardly wishing this come to an end soon. then I saw him coming towards me.

''I guess it's time to say goodbye. It was nice meeting you Esha. I hope to see you again. Bye jaan.'' He said softly.

His last words made me froze. I looked at him, only to see him softy gazing at me.

''Stop, Goodbye.'' I said before going inside the car.

I looked in rearview mirror and there he is standing looking right at me.

And that was the last time I saw him.

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