CHAPTER 14
Days passed with Shaurya taking good care of Prisha. He took her out for dinner, shopping, and to various places, spending more time with her. He even stopped drinking and smoking, which made her happy.
Today, she was going shopping with her mother.
As Prisha and her mother strolled through the market, her phone rang. It was Shaurya,she said picking up the call,"Hello, Shaurya."
"We will have dinner at your mother's place." Shaurya said,she smile listening to his words. They were talking when suddenly Shaurya heared her scream, he heard,"Give all the valuables and money if you love your life." In shock, her phone slipped from her hand. She tried to run with her mother, but the men grabbed them. One of the men eyed Prisha's jewelry and said, "She looks like she's from a rich family. Let's kidnap her and ask for a big ransom."
He tried to grab Prisha, but she punched him in the stomach and attempted to escape. However, he caught her again and, enraged, said to another man, "She’s acting smart. Kill her." Prisha resisted, while her mother begged them to spare her. Just as the man was about to stab Prisha, someone punched him, sending him to the ground. It was Shaurya. "How dare you touch my wife?" he shouted, beating the man.
Amidst the chaos, Prisha noticed another goon picking up the knife, intending to stab her. Shaurya jumped in front of her, taking the cut on his arm. He punched the goon, who then ran away. "Are you fine?" Shaurya asked Prisha, who nodded. She then cried out, "My mom!"
They saw her mother lying on the ground. Rushing to her side, Prisha patted her cheeks, "Mom... Mom."
"Prisha, we have to take her to the hospital," Shaurya said, picking her mother up in a bridal style despite his wound. Prisha, concerned, said, "Shaurya, your arm."
"Don't worry about me. I’m fine. Let’s go," he replied. They reached the hospital within five minutes and admitted her mother. After examining her, the doctor informed them that she had fainted due to low blood pressure and would be discharged in a few hours.
After checking her mother, nurse was going out when Prisha stopped her and said, "Please check my husband’s wound." Shaurya, sitting on the sofa and using his phone, smiled seeing her concern.
After her mother regained consciousness, they left for home. Prishastayed at her mother’s house to look after her.
After looking at her mother, Prisha walked to her room. She was going to sleep, her phone rang. She picked up the call,"Hello."
"I am missing you so much." She heard Shaurya sad voice, she chuckled and said,"Shaurya, try to sleep."
"Tell me, are you missing me?" He asked, a blush crept on her face. Actually, she was missing him.
"Shaurya, I am sleepy. Now, go and sleep." She said, instead of answering him.
"No, first tell me you are missing me." He said like a child.
Not having another option, she said,"I am missing you. Now, go and sleep. Good night." Saying this, she cut the call and sleep with a big smile.
She spent one week at her mother's house, Shaurya stays with her most of the time. He was taking good care of her mother, which made her emotional.
Prisha was sitting with her mother, she said,"Prisha, you are very lucky. Shaurya is very nice and caring guy. And I have seen how he cared about you. He got injured while saving you. And I can see love in his eyes for you. Always cherish this love, you are very lucky." Prisha blushed, that day event cleared all her doubts toward him. He was ready to die for her, she didn't need any other proof.
A month passed, and Prisha slowly started falling for Shaurya. She couldn't help but be moved by his love and care, the respect he showed her and her mother.
Today is Karva Chauth.
Shaurya stepped inside the house and saw her parents and Tina. His mother greeted him, "Shaurya, you came."
"Where is Rakesh?" his father asked.
"I don’t know, he didn’t come to the office today," Shaurya replied. Before he could say more, he heard the sweet sound of anklets. He saw Prisha coming downstairs in a red saree, her hairline adorned with his name's vermillion, her hands decorated with mehndi and bangles. He walked toward her, "You look beautiful."
She smiled shyly, feeling his intense gaze on her,"Thank you." He kept looking at her until his mother asked to go terrace.
They walked to the terrace for the Karva Chauth rituals, with Tina watching them angrily. Rakesh had called to inform Tina that he wouldn't be coming and to make an excuse. After performing the rituals, Shaurya and Prisha went to their room.
Prisha was about to change her clothes when Shaurya held her hand, "Wifey, you have to break my fast too."
Prisha was shocked, "You kept a fast?" She asked for confirmation, still not ready to believe he kept fast for her.
He nodded, pulling her cheeks, "What would I do living without you?" Tears starts forming in her eyes, hearing him. Thesegestured by him, touched her heart. No matter how much she tried, she couldn't stop herself falling for him.
Shaurya cupped her face, "Wifey, I kept this fast for your life and happiness, not to make you cry. Now, give me water, or I’ll faint." Prisha nodded and made him drink water. Then, he took her to the garden, beautifully decorated with flowers, candles, and a table set with food.
Prisha admired the decoration. Shaurya held her hand and slid a ring onto her finger, "This is your gift. Do you like it?"
She smiled and nodded. As he walked toward the table, she held his hand, "Don’t you want your gift? After all, you kept a fast too."
Shaurya frowned, "You knew I kept a fast for you?"
Ignoring his question, she leaned toward his ear and whispered, "I love you, husband." Shaurya's eyes widened, "What? Say it again."
"I love you, husband," she repeated again. Shaurya picked her up in his arms, "This is the best gift. Thank you so much. I love you too." He put her down and they joined their heads, staying like that for some time. Then, he held her hand and led her to the table.
After dinner, Shaurya took her for a long drive.