Aarav and Pia were still standing there, both unsure of what to say next.
"Listen carefully, you've entered my room, but you can never have a place in my heart. You may be the daughter-in-law of this house, but you will never be my wife.
So, stay as far away from me as possible, it will be better for you. Don't expect anything from me; you will always remain a stranger to me,"
Aarav's harsh words made Pia feel like crying. She didn't know Aarav well, but his words affected her.
Since he was standing with his back to her, she couldn't see his face. Hearing such words from Aarav, she silently turned to go towards the bathroom.
"And listen..." Aarav turned to her as he spoke, and Pia froze in her steps.
"I hate you,"
Aarav finished, and hearing this, the tears that Piya had been holding back for so long started to fall. She turned and walked into the bathroom without saying anything.
"Wait..."
Aarav stopped her again, and Pia paused.
She muttered under her breath,
" ab kya chahiye inhe?? Itna sab sunane ke baad bhi kuch baki bacha he kya?? Aur bhi kuch bura bolna he kya??? "
(What more does he need to say? After saying all this, isn't he satisfied? Does he have to say something worse about me?)
" ye tum rabbit ki trh kya badbad kar rhi ho??? "
(What... are you muttering like a rabbit)
Aarav didn't hear her clearly.
"This room is still mine, and this bathroom too. I'm going to take a shower first, not you," Aarav said, grabbing his towel and heading towards the bathroom.
"kya?? Inhone mujhe rabbit bola?? Rabbit??? Aur khud jo kab se mendak ki trh turr turr kiye ja rhe he uska kya???? "
(Did he just call me a rabbit? A rabbit?? Well, that's rich! And what about him, who's been croaking like a frog all along?)
Pia muttered, turning around.
Just then, Aarav, on his way to the bathroom, bumped into her, and they almost fell.
They managed to stay upright, but as Aarav tried to move forward, his foot got caught in Pia's heavy lehenga, and they both fell onto the bed.
The rose petals, which had been carefully arranged on the bed, scattered all over them.
At that moment, Aarav was on top of Pia, and both of them looked into each other's eyes.
This was the first time they had seen each other so closely and carefully.
Aarav got lost in Pia's beautiful and innocent face,
while Pia couldn't stop staring at Aarav's handsome face. She thought, "koi itna good looking kaise ho sakta hai??? "
(How can someone look so good?)
On the other hand, Aarav thought,
"Raj was right, she does have innocence in her eyes."
Both of them got lost in their own thoughts, forgetting the awkward position they were in.
Then, both realized where they were, and Aarav quickly got up from Pia.
Pia immediately stood up and started adjusting her clothes.
"um... you were saying something..." Aarav, trying to ignore what had just happened, blurted out.
"Who... me... oh... what did you say? That I was muttering like a rabbit? What rabbit murmurs like that? You're calling me a rabbit...konse rabbit aese badbad karte hai... kabhi suna hai kya??? Aur Aap khud jo..." Pia stopped herself in the middle of her sentence.
"What? Why did you stop? What were you saying about me? Say it out loud, what did you mean? You're scared or what " Aarav asked with his usual attitude.
"me kyun aapse daru?? Aapme darne jaisa hai kya??? Aapko lagta he ki aapki khadoosness mujhe dara sakti hai?? Neverr...Huhh.."
(Why would I be scared of you? Is there something to fear in you? You think a 'Khadoos' will scare me?")
Pia boldly replied.
"What? Tumne mujhe khadooss bola?? "
(You called me a Khadoos?)
Aarav glared at her.
" ab khadoos ko khadoos nahi bolenge to kya bolenge ??? "
(Well, if you're a Khadoos, then I'll call you that. Don't you get it?)
Pia glared back.
"Ohh... So you're not afraid of me, huh?"
Aarav said, slowly stepping closer to Pia.
Pia, seeing Aarav come closer, started to get nervous and stepped back.
Aarav came up close to her and whispered softly,
"I'll deal with you later, Miss Rabbit 🐇."
Pia wanted to push him away, but Aarav didn't budge.
" koi fayda nahi he, Aese hi gym nahi karta me rozz, okayy?? "
(Gym every morning has its perks, huh?)
Aarav smirked as he walked away.
"Stay away from me, Mr. Khadoos 🤨,"
Piya said quietly.
Aarav chuckled and went into the bathroom, towel in hand.
For a moment,
Aarav completely forgot about his marriage and Pia being a stranger to him. He was simply smiling, forgetting his worries.
Meanwhile, Pia's heart was racing rapidly.
After all, Aarav was so close to her, and his smile made his handsome face even more attractive.
Pia had always wondered if the so-called Khadoos even smiled.
And so, their very first meeting was filled with bickering and playful banter.
They had spoken for the first time today, so it was their first real meeting, right?
What happens between them next, well, no one knows... except me 🤭❤️.
But for now, the story continues in the next chapter.