Meerah scruntinize Lakshimi from head to toe still faking and forcing out a smile out from her lips. Then suddenly the smile disappeared as she stare blazingly at her, her shoulder high, her face straight.
She slowly walk fully towards her standing some inch apart, Lakshimi was just staring at her to know her intention and why she has been glaring at her not only this moment but since she step her foot into this house, the look on her face when starring at her is something else
When the resentment stare became more intense without a word coming out from meerah's voice, Lakshimi was forced to speak first throwing a question at her
"How may I help you?" She ask, her voice not too loud but weak, she is already exhausted. Meerah raise her brows, anger washing over her face once more her eyes still fixed on Lakshimi but a smirk left her lips after some while... She was just amazed of how bold Lakshimi is to ask her such question
"You got some nerves don't you, you want to know how you may help me... She pause and grin out leaning closer on Lakshimi, Lakshimi could see her eyes bore no happiness at all but resentment and anger
"Well I am not someone that needs help but people cannot live without my help, people like you are one of them
I don't need help because I always got what I want, I have my ways in all things... I should be the one asking you that question 'do you need help?', am sure you will need one soon or later" Meerah blurt out with a smirk. Lakshimi don't understand her at all, what is even her problem, she has notice the look on her face lately... She stares at her with so much hate and Lakshimi wonders why because this is their first time meeting, she hasn't done anything that can warrant such stares
"I don't know who you are or the problem you have with me but I suggest you should leave because I am not in the mood to talk" Lakshimi voice out her voice still weak and doesn't sound rude, she is just being neutral. Meerah's smirking cease at once and washed over anger, she ball her fist in anger as she can feel her breath rising and falling, her eyes boring and starring blazingly at Lakshimi
How dare she talk to her like that, no ones has ever done that not even the previous wives of Abhishek that are late... Soon or later she will have to put her in her place, she dare tries to walk her out... She is showing so much courage already
She stare directly into Lakshimi's eyes but Lakshimi didn't move or flinch rather she stares back, why should she be scared with those deadly looks when she doesn't know who she is or what she wants from her
"Do you want to know who I am and the problem I have with you?" Meerah ask, her voice so husky but Lakshimi didn't utter a word, she is just returning the stares Meerah is giving her
"I am Meerah Singh, the one and only wife of Abhishek Singh.... I can be dangerous and poisonous, I don't spare anyone who invades my path
I am never merciful and I do not forgive easily, I can destroy with just one snap of a finger... You should try avoiding me or you will regret ever stepping foot into this mansion.... This is who I am" her voice became more icily as she draws the last sentence but Lakshimi tried not be scared, she is someone who doesn't like showing her fears but to stand up for it
She did suspect Meerah to be Abhishek's wife but why does it seems that she is jelouse Abhishek got married to her because the stares she has been giving her is not a friendly one at all
Is not like it is a new thing for Abhishek to marry, he has married many wives, she is not the first person he got married to... He has married five wives before her so what could be meerah's problem with the marriage
"You are a human just like me and why should I fear you... also you are not the one and only wife of Abhishek Singh because he got married to me today, I am also his wife" Lakshimi blurt out trying to hold onto that fear, she can't lie but meerah's face alone looks so deadly. She don't accept herself to be Abhishek's wife but meerah's rudeness made her to blurt out those words
The anger on meerah's face dim as her face went blank with no expression, her hot eyes turns into red as her glare became more intensively defeating
Lakshimi is sure that her words might have rose any demon in her and the anger in her eyes is not to be quench
Meerah took a step forward to Lakshimi with the blazing eyes full of anger, each step she took will force Lakshimi to take a step back and that was how it continues until Lakshimi hit her back on the wall
Meerah is much closer to her, the anger still fresh in her eyes. Lakshimi doesn't want to get scared but the demonic look on meerah's face is so defeating and scary, she looks more than dangerous. Meerah stands some inch apart from her as she get holds of her hair and she wince out in pain... She raise her hands to defend herself but she was just able to hold meerah's hand which is dragging her hair so badly
She is weak to fight back, her bone has no strength as she feeds herself with nothing but tears, her body feels empty and Meerah was powered with her anger and she feels like Meerah will pull out her hair from the skull because of the force which she used in holding it
"Let go of me, you are hurting me" she mumble wincing in pain
"I can see that you are one kind person with so much boldness, I guess you should ask questions about me in the whole of the Singh village own by Abhishek ... I will let this go today because you are still new and probably don't know me well
But I want you to know one thing... I rule here, every wife of Abhishek Singh fears me including his mistresses because they know how dangerous I can be and I don't spare anyone who enters my black list
If you want to live without seeing hell in this mansion I advise that you stay in your limit because I won't think twice destroying you..." She pause and stroke Lakshimi's hair more harder and she wince out in so much pain
"You should behave yourself or you end up like the three late wives of Abhishek" she add with a wide smirk and Lakshimi found a way to stare up at her. She tried holding back her fears as she doesn't want to give Meerah the satisfaction
Meerah release her hand from Lakshimi's hsir as she push her to land on the floor, Lakshimi tries to catch her breath and glance at her... Is this one of the problems she will face in this house, will she be able to live in this house. What exactly happened to the three wives, the only thing she knows is that they died but don't know what killed them
Meerah squat in front of her still holding the smirk. "Am sure your flirty self will be happy that you got married to the great Abhishek and you will be spending the night with him today but you should enjoy it while it last... The greatest mistake you made is allowing your dirty self gets married to Abhishek" she mumble icily. She rise once again to stand tall on her feet
"See you later our new bride" she add sarcastically before walking out from the room
Lakshimi could not understand Meerah's problem with her, she hasn't even live up to a day in this mansion and she already has so much hatred for her .... Is not like she is interested in Abhishek, she don't want this marriage and she will gladly leave if she gets the opportunity, if only Meerah knows that she herself doesn't want this marriage at all and she made a great mistake agreeing to it, she should have stand up and fight for her love and not giving in so quickly
Her heart was beating so fast as her chest was rising and falling. She slowly stand up and stare round her room, she wonders how she will be able to live or cope in this house... This marriage feels like hell to her and Meerah is trying to be a problem to her
Just then her door creak open and her eyes were quickly drifted to it, she thought maybe Meerah is back once again but she saw a different person
A lady tall with fair skin but not too Fair, dressed in an expensive saree... Her nose pointed, her lips full, her eyes dimming brownish... She looks beautiful and her face cool and innocent not deadly as Meerah, Lakshimi knew she hasn't met her before and she is kind of eager to know who she is
The lady gently walk fully inside, part of her saree cross over her arm as she walk gracefully. Unlike Meerah she held a sincere smile but Lakshimi was kind of disappointed because she couldn't return the smile even if she wants to, her heart is bearing a lot of pains right now and too heavy to smile
"Namaste" the lady greets with her palms together. Lakshimi just nod as she puts her palms together in respect to the greeting
"You must be the new bride" the lady voice speaks up, her voice cool, calm and lovely. Lakshimi was just able to nod positively
"Am Preeta, Abhishek's fifth wife, Welcome into the family, I pray you will be happy" she add. Lakshimi was able to understand why she dressed so classical, that is probably because she is Abhishek's wife. She hopes she won't be rude and arrogant as Meerah but her countency at the moment shows meekness
"You are so beautiful" Preeta chip in, Lakshimi just let out a weak smile
"I saw Meerah leaving your room, I hope she didn't cause trouble" it looks like Preeta is the only one that has to do with the talkings but not actually since Lakshimi decided to speak up
"I hope you are different from her, I guess her rude attitude wouldn't qualify that other wives of Abhishek are rude" she said
"She and I are the remaining wives of Abhishek since the other three are dead.... Meerah is a very dangerous person, the best thing you can do for yourself is to stay off her part
She is poisonous and wicked, she is feared by many especially ladies in the Singh village, she is deadly and doesn't think twice while destroying someone. Just avoid her if you want to live peacefully here... She is Abhishek's favorite and his first wife, she is the only wife of Abhishek that is free around him" preeta chip in. Lakshimi got to understand the reason Meerah is feared by many in the mansion since she is Abhishek's favorite
Preeta is the fifth wife of Abhishek, she didn't marry Abhishek in her own will but she later fell in love with him, Abhishek is not the type to know what love is and preeta knows that but that didn't stop her from loving him
Ever since she got married to Abhishek Meerah has never cease to make her life a living hell and there is nothing she can do about it because Meerah obtain so much power in the mansion and she is most respected by Abhishek ... She is the only wife of Abhishek who is so close to him and Abhishek trust and believes in her so she took it to her advantage
She succeed in making preeta a living ghost in Abhishek's mansion, she threw all Abhishek's attention to herself and preeta left in the shadow. Abhishek cannot even remember her as his wife, preeta accepts her ugly fate living up to any expectation. She hasn't leave the marriage because she is in love with Abhishek but that's not only the reason because the moment she tries to escape the marriage is the moment her life will end. Once you are married to Abhishek, you will be bounded with him forever
"If I may ask, what happened to the three wives?" Lakshimi ask though she thought it is too early to ask such question but she is just eager to know as Meerah told her that she might end up like the late three wives, she wants to know exactly what happened to them
Preeta breaths in sadly as she remembers those ugly times she tried so hard to forget, Lakshimi notice her mood immediately
"It will be fine if you are not ready to talk about it" she whimpers
"No..no, is not like that... It is just that am sad again, it wasn't a good memory at all" she cuts in and took a deep breath before speaking up again
"The second wife was my best friend, we became friends when we have no one else in the mansion and her death pained me a lot, it took me time to heal and ever since then I've been living in fear because it might be my turn to die tommorow
Any slightest mistake made will worth killing from Abhishek that is why you must be careful. He is someone who has no heart and he doesn't think twice when killing... She pause as she breaths out and take a seat in the room while Lakshimi sits opposite her
"The third wife was killed with poison because she is pregnant with the Singh heir; she began..., no one has been able to give Abhishek a male son not even Meerah and Abhishek badly need a heir... He needs a boy that will lighten up his mood and make him feel like a man
When the third wife was pregnant it was discovered by the doctor that she is carrying a boy in her womb. Abhishek was so happy, his happiness knew no bound that he even called for celebration... I've never seen him that happy before
He put all his care and attention on his third wife and Meerah was so angry and jelouse that time because Abhishek has no time for her anymore but everyone doesn't seem to care, we were all so happy because of the pregnancy and makes sure that we are at the service of the thrid wife
But one day, a tragedy befall the Singh household and the entire Singh village, The third wife died of poison, Abhishek was so angry and the first time in my life... I saw him shattered and broken, his happiness of having a son wasn't even able to last a bit
He ordered that investigation should be done behind the murder and I was so shocked when the second wife my best friend was found guilty
I knew she was falsely accused because she can never do something like that, I know her more than anyone in this mansion. She is a lady full of love and care with a very big heart, she can never think of killing someone talk more of a pregnant woman cos I know how much she loves children..." She was cut short by the tears that circled her eyes and she tried sniffing it in, Lakshimi could feel her pain... She regrets asking her that question
"My friend wasn't given a chance to defend herself since all evidence point at her, she is the last person the third wife ate from, she gave her a milk that day and the evidence was cleared, the poison was in the milk, she wasn't given a chance to defend herself
Abhishek being so angry for his lost, sentenced her to death and that was how I loose the only person that matters to me a lot in this mansion ... I was broken and shattered, I haven't recover from it even till today. Even though, Abhishek aunt, Durga tries saving her but her hands were tight because of the evidence, Aunt Durga is a good person, she usually stands up for us against Meerah
Abhishek order is the only thing that surfaces in the Singh village and the government has no right to interfer, he rules the Singh village and his orders are obeyed, my innocent friend was killed just like that
The fourth wife was accused of having an affair with one of Abhishek's men and she was found in bed with him. I am sure that was all planned, even though I don't have that kind of relationship with the fourth wife, I am sure she is innocent.
She knows how dangerous Abhishek is and can't try to commit such crime. She and the man was imprisoned by Abhishek
She was pregnant that time and a DNA test was shown to Abhishek that the child doesn't belong to him but I don't know how that can be possible, I am sure that child in her womb belongs to Abhishek
It was said that she is pregnant with the man they found her on bed with, she tried all her best to prove her innocence but no one believed her but I do believe her and aunt Durga also believe her but she can't do anything cos her hands were also tight because of the evidence, she knows Abhishek as someone who hates infidelity, but she tried begging for her mercy and as expected Abhishek wouldn't listen to her but he later changed his mind but the fourth wife was still punished
Abhishek orders his guards to flogg her instead of killing her because of aunt Durga's intervention, she accepted the death sentenced of the second wife because she killed someone or maybe accused of killing but the fourth wife didn't kill, she only cheated so she has to be punished but not by death
The first wife was flogged so badly, she wasn't able to withstand the pain of the flogging so she died, she was taken to the hospital by Durga after the flogging but she wasn't able to make it. but the man who was caught with the fourth wife escaped when they were still in prison before she was even flogged and that was strange cos it is hard for someone to escape from Abhishek's prison, unless someone from inside helped him
One thing Abhishek hates is betrayal and infidelity, once you are married to him, you belongs to only him and he won't think twice killing you if he finds out you are having an affair" she concludes, Lakshimi didn't notice she was shading tears already, she couldn't hold back the tears
The story behind the death of the three wives was so heartbreaking, they were unjustly killed... They weren't even allowed to prove their innocent
This makes her to hate Abhishek the more, he is nothing but a monster with no heart and the worst thing is that the government could not even question his injustice killing, no citizen has the right to kill if not ordered by the law... She can't believe she is now stuck with a devil like him. A man who doesn't think twice before killing. She can't believe he killed his own wives
She couldn't help the fear that arouse in her that moment, she never knew that her life could turn this way... Her life is at the mercy of a devil and any slightest mistake by her, she will be killed immediately and nothing will be done about it because Abhishek is a man above law
"You look like someone who has a very good heart, this story was able to bring out tears in your eyes" Preeta said and Lakshimi forced out a teary smile as she wipe her tears
"Is touching, it is certain that they were implicated to death and Abhishek couldn't even try and do some investigation about the accusations leveled on the fourth wife or try to find out if the third wife actually poisoned the second wife. His judgement are so unjust" Lakshimi cuts in trying to digest her anger
"Abhishek is a very dangerous man, I hope you know what you got yourself into by marrying him...I have already accepted my fate and I am living my life in a way that will not provoke him or else I will die without anything being done about it
He hates lie and most of all cheating and he is so much possessive" preeta add and Lakshimi could feel her heart skip a bit
Just then a maid walk in her head bowed in greeting before raising it up a bit
"I am assigned by ma'am Durga to get you ready for tonight and I will also be your personal maid" she said her head bowed down again. Lakshimi could feel her heart in her throat, she is busy discussing with preeta forgetting that she has task to perform... She really need to drink that drug, there is no way she will allow Abhishek touch her tonight
"I wish you luck and please don't try to do anything stupid, Abhishek doesn't forgive easily
I can feel you doesn't want this marriage, this is how I was when I first got married to him but when I notice I couldn't do anything about it, I wholeheartedly accepted my fate... I hope you do so because no matter what you do, you can never break free from this marriage
Anything that can leave this marriage is your dead body, you are already entangled with him and nothing can break the entanglement" Preeta states and Lakshimi gulp down in fear. She is not entangled with Abhishek and can never be, she must set herself free from this hell one way or the other
"I will leave now, you are free to ask anything from me, I will be glad to help" she said about leaving but stop at the door and stare back at Lakshimi
"I want you to be strong tonight" she add before walking out. Lakshimi breaths out, what preeta said about not trying anything stupid won't make her to stop her plan... She will not allow Abhishek touch her and that is final she don't care about the consequences. He might be a dangerous man but she won't allow her fear overcome her
She stare at the maid who still have her head bowed but raised a bit
"What's your name?" She ask
"Ragini ma'am" the maid replied with a bit shaky voice and Lakshimi did notice that
"You don't have to be scared, am a human like you and don't drop your face down, you can talk to me while your face is up" Lakshimi said lovely and the maid was surprised, she didn't expect her to act so lovely. She slowly raise her face to stare up at Lakshimi who held her usual weak smile since today, She is so weak and need rest. Ragini couldn't deny it, she can see the beauty in front of her... She tried to compliment her but tries holding herself back
***
"You look so angry madam Meerah... What happened, your face is not bright at all" Guari shows concern the moment Meerah storm inside the room with so much anger
She ignores Guari pacing up and down in so much anger, stroking Lakshimi's hair wasn't enough.... She wants her to pay dearly for talking to her in such manner
She provoke the anger in her and she will face her wrought. This is just her first day and she has already gotten into her black list... From today onwards, this mansion will be a living hell for her and she will make sure of that
"Why are you not saying anything madam Meerah, you went to see the new bride right... Did something happened?" Guari ask once again. Meerah stop pacing as she stare at space her face still dim in burning anger
"She got some nerves Guari but I will show her that no one touchs a lion's tail and go scot free... I will show her that I am Meerah Singh" Meerah replied in rage
"What! Did she dared to challenge you, don't she know who you are?" Guari raise her shocked brows
"Don't worry Guari, she will soon learn her place. I wanted to give her chance to enjoy as a new bride but her ruthless boldness ruined it all for her
From tommorow her worst nightmare in this mansion will start, the beginning of her sorrow" Meerah pause, her anger was subsidize as an idea got into her head
"She will have to cook a meal for everyone tommorow morning and I will make the meal more tasty" she add with a wide smirk which Guari returns knowing fully well where she is heading to
"She has really made a very big mistake for exhibiting her boldness to you... I am sure you won't spare her" Guari mutter out
"You know how much Abhishek respects his food and do not spare anyone that messes with it
I wonder what her condition will be if she gets on Abhishek's bad side, just on her second day in her new home
Abhishek wouldn't even think that she is a new bride before punishing her severely. I will just be able to bear my anger today but tommorow a smile shall crept my lips" Meerah voice out with an evil grin.
***
Ragini done her best in preparing Lakshimi for tonight, she made sure she wears the different perfumes loved by Abhishek. She stare at Lakshimi through the mirror as Lakshimi was only thinking of her plan
She was able to hide the bottle in the closet before Ragini got her ready, she will have to find a way to drink that portion
"You are so beautiful" she didn't know when the words escape from her lips, she has been trying so hard to keep it, she threw her face down immediately and bite her lower lips
Lakshimi smile and gently rise up to face her
"I've told you not to be afraid of me, you can speak freely to me" her meek voice got Ragini to smile relived and raise her head up
"You are so nice" she add and Lakshimi smile and stare back at the mirror for some time
"Shall we leave now ma'am" Ragini beckons stretching her palm to lead the way first
"Just wait for me outside, I will be with you shortly" Lakshimi said. Ragini nods as she bows gently before walking out
Lakshimi breaths out nervously or should she said scared, she walk to the closet and bring out the bottle her heart beating loud... It will take effect on her immediately it is past twenty minutes of taking it
She close her eyes and reopen them and took in a deep breath. She don't have to be any scared, it won't lead her to trouble.... It will be as if she is weak because of all the ceremonies and probably fall sick
She encouraged her self and slowly open the bottle as she shakily place it on her lips and open her mouth. She shut her eyes as she gulp down the whole content
She gasp for breath and flap her eyes open and gulp down. She hide the bottle where no one will be able to see it
"I hope you are okay Abhijit, I don't know if I will be able to be with you again but I will try my best to leave this marriage" she mumble as she stare at space. She waited for some seconds before joining Ragini who is already wondering what was keeping her but she has no right to intrude so she waited patiently for her to finish whatever she is doing inside
She smile at Ragini who return the smile shyly as she leads the way. They walk for a while before arriving in front of a door designed with a gold, just the door it's self looks so beautiful... Lakshimi wonders how stunning the inside will be
"Here it is ma'am, I will leave you for now" Ragini said politely, Lakshimi nods as she stare at the door,
She suddenly felt dizzy as she staggers backwards but Ragini supports her, she didn't expect the drug to start taking effect immediately
"Are you okay ma'am?" Ragini ask worriedly as Lakshimi gently rise up from her arm
"Y...yes am fine, you don't have to worry" Lakshimi whimpers feeling some pains in her head
"If you says so ma'am, I will leave now" she bows once again before leaving
Lakshimi breaths out heavily and stare once again at the beautiful door, she knocked up to three times but got no response so she decides to walk in
She gently creak the door open and walk in, she couldn't hold back the gasp as the stunning beauty of the room flash into her eyes
The room is so big and large, neatly arranged with thrilling fragrance. She walk in fully as she left the first square of the room to enter the main room that has a very big bed even bigger than the one in the room they gave her, the bed was decorated with roses.
She stood at a fixed point her eyes searching the whole room admiring it's beauty, what she loves most is the different captivating arts works sculptured in the room
Suddenly her head started spinning and aching, she felt dizzy... She is sure the medicine is fully at work
Her eyes became so heavy and her legs weak, she wanted to stand properly but she loose her balance therefore falling on the big silky soft bed full of roses and pass out