Chapter 9 - Chapter Nine

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

**

Abhishek was going through his laptop checking some files in his home office when his personal guard walk in. He felt his presence but didn't spare him a glance as his eyes were still fixed on the laptop

"Master I got an information that your newly wedded wife is waiting patiently for you in your room" Shakar, his personal assistant said politely his head bowed a bit. A smile gently crept Abhishek's lip and then a smirk, but wait .... why is he happy or maybe he misunderstood that tingling feeling

"I leave you to take care of this, make sure that bastard pays by tomorrow and if he doesn't.... Kill him" his voice sounds cold but Shakar has to obey with a positive nod

"Master the foreign investor book an appointment with you" Shakar said before Abhishek could leave the room

"Set up a meeting for us tomorrow" he replied with his usual cold voice, Shakar is already used to it.... his aura and demeanor

He strides towards the door as he counted his steps walking to his room, he arrives in front of his room the smirk on his face still visible... the thought of having that beauty in his arms and screw her all night couldn't hide the thrilling feeling in him

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Meerah tries catching some sleep but her eyes can't find one. She is lying on the bed but her heart is restless as it is full of anger

The thought of Abhishek spending the whole night with Lakshimi is burning so much hatred down her heart

She sits up from the bed starring into space as her bittered heart rises and fall, her fist twisted in anger

She doesn't want to admit that it hurts but it do hurt her so much, it seems that Abhishek won't stop marrying even if the ones he married continue dying. She wants him to fall in love with her, she wants to have him all to herself... She don't mind committing more sin just to make sure Abhishek is only hers

Yes, he respects and cares for her, he will protect and stand up for her but she want something else, his heart... She wants him to fall in love with her and forget other women, she believes that if he falls for her, he won't have any reason to marry any other wife

The more he marries, the more she gets rid of them. This new wife will surely share the same fate as the late three wives and she will make sure if it

Though he bestows her at the top and gave her the power and authority over others, it doesn't mean she will punish any of his wives without a reason, she will have to set a trap for the new wife so that she will be caught in her web and then she will deal with her or she will make her fall into Abhishek trap, that will be much better

****

Abhishek gently draw the door open and walk in. He can smell the pleasant fragrance and he knew it must be her, he love those scent, what is it about her that he is craving to have her in his arm ... He hasn't felt such way for any of the wives he married

He walks fully into his room, he smirk seeing her on the bed but he noticed that wasn't the position she supposed to be .... As a newly wedded wife waiting for her husband, she needs to sit on the bed, her legs brought up to her chin and her face hidden between the legs but reverse is the case for Lakshimi, she is lying on the bed but the sleeping position wasn't good, it seems that she didn't have the intention of sleeping but passed out

Abhishek stare at her for some while as he gently sits besides her on the bed. He takes a very close look at this beautiful angel sleeping peacefully on his bed

She must be exhausted from the activities of today, he thought.... But something is different no matter how tired any of his wives could be after their marriage, they still dare not to sleep without his order or even have the gut to slump on his bed

Normally he would have punish them for it but he doesn't know what is restricting him from doing so to this beauty sleeping

He don't know what it is about her but he knew that ever since the day he met her, she made him feel something.... something he can't signify nor explain

He gently thug the little piece of hair that fell on her face at the back of her ear making her face more visible

Even if he can't have her tonight he can still have her anytime he wants because she is his and his forever but on normal circumstances, he should wake her up and have her weather she is weak or not but why won't he do it. He slowly ran his palm through her face and he did notice her cheek to be hot

He was consious as he drew more closer and his palm ran over her cheeks the second time and then to her neck and her palm

"She has fever" he mumble, he doesn't know the activities of today could stress her out like this in the essence of having fever

His eyes are still lost starring at her as he take out his phone from his pocket and dail Shakar's number, he pick on the first ring

"Get the doctor to my room now" he commands. Shakar was wondering what the emergency could be that will warrant the doctor's presence this time of the night

"I hope you got me clear" he add through the phone

"B...but master is already midnight" Shakar mumble in stammer

"I said get the doctor" his voice sounded deep and he cut the call afterwards. Shakar couldn't do anything but to obey him like he always do, he never question his orders

His eyes are still on Lakshimi whose face is calm and peaceful as she sleeps. He carry her up into his arm and make her sleep straight on the bed, he draw the duvet to cover her body.... He never knew he could find such treasure in Mr Kumar's home and this treasure he will never loose, he can't stop starring at her and doesn't know why... what is it about her, he only met her few day ago

Just then the doctor rush in with Shakar, he left everything he was doing both his sleeping when Shakar called him... He knew who Abhishek is and he hates it when someone wastes his time

Never wanting to be on Abhishek's black list, he gathered all the strength and drive to his mansion as fast as he could, luckily his house is not far from Abhishek's mansion

"Namaste master Abhishek" he greets trying to catch his running breath, still wondering what the emergency could be that disrupted his cool sleep

"She has high fever, give her the necessary treatments" Abhishek replied instead his eyes not sparing the doctor a glance but still on Lakshimi

Though the doctor has been Abhishek's family doctor for years, he still hasn't overcome the fears when he is around him. Abhishek's deep voice alone can send shiver down a spine

The doctor didn't waste time in checking Lakshimi, Abhishek was staring at him as he does that while Shakar stood aside. The doctor can't believe that Abhishek disrupted his sleep because of his wife, when did he start caring about his wives or maybe is because he just married her newly

As the doctor was checking Lakshimi he did notice something that shock him, her body is under the influence of a harmful illegal drug that can make someone fall partially sick

"Is there a problem?" Abhishek ask noticing the sudden mood on his face

"She... She..., She will be fine after taking a proper rest, the fever is due to stress and I will give her an injection" the doctor stutters. He can't bring himself to tell Abhishek what he noticed cos he is not so much sure and if it turns out that it is not what he think, Abhishek won't spare him for sure

He is still in doubt on how Abhishek's newly wedded wife will take such drugs so he better keep his mouth shut

"Are you sure that's the only thing she needs, won't you give her any drugs to go with the injection?" Abhishek husky voice ask

"Y.. yes, that's the only thing she needs, after a very good proper rest she will be fine and the injection will cover up what the drug can do" the doctor replied. He knew that someone who takes such drug won't be diagnosed on another drug cos it is dangerous to do so

The person can only take an injection that can subdue the power of the drug in the system and Lakshimi is lucky he came with the injection if not, she will be greatly affected by the drug and it could be dangerous to the body... She might even sleep and will not wake up again but by the time she wakes up after taking the injection she will feel a bit better

The drug is an illegal drug that can make someone weak, a bit sick with high fever and sleep for a very long time and it is dangerous to the body cos it might cause death that was why the government banned it though some people are still selling it but anyone caught by the police selling or using it will be imprisoned. He is still surprised why Abhishek newly wedded wife took such harmful drug or maybe she took it by mistake... that must probably be it cos he can't find any other reason

"You can leave now, your money will be send to you very soon" Abhishek cuts in after the doctor was done giving Lakshimi the injection

"Thank you sir" the doctor chip in and Shakar escort him out. Abhishek turn back to Lakshimi who still have her eyes closed, he will have to trust the doctor who said she will be fine

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The morning sun shines through the room falling on Lakshimi's white skin and tries penetrating her close eyes. Lakshimi blink her eyes thrice as her head still hurts a little before flapping them open

She wobbles her head to the other side and the rays shine directly into her eyes. She think in retrospect about what happened last night, how she took the drug and came to Abhishek's room but end up passing out

She wonders what Abhishek's reaction could be last night but she doesn't care so far he didn't touch her .... She is glad her plan works out successfully but she is still worried, though she escaped last night... What about other nights, he might still demand for her again

No matter what she will always find a way to make sure he doesn't touch her and she will also find a way to escape from this hell of a marriage.... She is not happy at all and she is scared she might never be happy in this marriage even in the nearest future, that's why if she gets the opportunity she will escape with Abhijit and this time she won't make any mistakes... She hopes Abhijit is fine and she wonders how he will be dealing with the pain if he finds out that she is married

She slowly sit up on the bed, a duvet covers her. She wonders how she got to sleep straight on the bed and the duvet over her or could it be Abhishek was the one who .. she pause as she doesn't want to think about it, a monster can never be caring and that's what she knows

She thinks of where he could be or did he left early to work... She never knew that medicine can take such great effect on her. She still feels weak and tired, her head aches and need more rest but she has to go back to her room before Abhishek will come in and demand from her since she is awake

She climb down the bed and notice a maid in the room, she was facing the other side of the room cleaning it of course. Maybe the maid was the one that drew the curtains open revealing the morning sun into the wide room

The maid turn to clean the other side and notice that Lakshimi is awake as she bow quickly

"Good morning ma'am" she greets her head bowed. Lakshimi replied with a hum, she still feels tired and her eyes are heavy

"Where is Abhishek?" She thought maybe she should ask the maid

"He wasn't in the room when I came in to clean it, I saw only you on the bed then I decided to clean the other part of the room so not to disturb you" she replied her head still bowed

"You can raise your head and talk to me, am not harmful neither am I a goddess" Lakshimi said politely. The maid slowly stare up at her in Surprise as Lakshimi flash her a smile which she returns shyly

"You can continue with your work" Lakshimi said before walking out striding towards her room but bump into Meerah whose face is blank with anger .... Her face is always mean with no stinge of smile. She has been restless all night thinking of how Lakshimi will spend the night with Abhishek

She hates it, she hates it a lot whenever Abhishek sleeps with another woman in a night if not her, whenever he spends the night with his other wives or any of his mistresses which she don't even know most of them cos they are not living in the mansion, it hurts her so much ... At such night she will hardly sleep. That's why she gets rid of any wife Abhishek marries, she do not know most of his mistresses but she do not spare the ones she knows though the Mistresses are not her main focused but any wife he marries.... She wants to be Abhishek's only wife

Lakshimi made to ignore her but, she blocks her path putting on a dirty smile. Lakshimi stare up at her, Meera eyes glaring at her with so much hatred

"How was your night, I hope you enjoyed it? Because that might be the last night you will spend with Abhishek" her voice a bit sarcastic, Lakshimi didn't even make an attempt to answer the question as she ignores her and made to walk away again, she knows Meerah wants trouble and nothing else, that got Meerah angry... She hates it when someone keeps silent at her questions weather you are okay with the question or not and she even have the gut to try and walk away from her

"I ask you a question you little wench" she gritted and draw Lashimi back pulling her hair and she winced out in pain. Lakshimi was trying to control her anger since Preeta said that she is Abhishek's favorite if not she would have given it to her in a way she wouldn't expect and she doesn't want to cause trouble in just her second day in this mansion. Meerah always gets on her nerves whenever she is weak and tired just like yesterday

"Let go of me Meerah, I don't have any answer to give to your question" Lakshimi blurts out as she use her hands to prevent Meerah from pulling her hair out of the skull

"I am warning you Lakshimi, you might think you are bold and fearless but you must learn to fear one person and that is me because I will make your life miserable in this house if you do not watch out" Meerah grime in gritted teeth as so much anger clouded her face

Lakshimi tried fighting back when the pain was too much but she is weak, it looks like the drug weakened all the bone in her body and Meerah is pulling her hair so violently, is too painful, she can feel her head is on fire

"Let go of her Meerah" Abhishek's deep hoarse voice which came unexpected gave Meerah a flinch as she quickly release Lakshimi and turn to face Abhishek who stands a few distance from them

Abhishek gently walk up to them, Lakshimi threw her face down at once as her heart suddenly started beating.... She don't want to be scared of this man but she won't help it, just his presence alone is defeating

"Abhi" Meerah mutter out sweetly and stands beside Abhishek whose eyes were on Lakshimi

"What's going on here, why are you pulling her hair forcefully like that... have you forgotten she is my new bride" his voice cool but cold.

Though Abhishek gave Meera the power and authority over everyone in his household and also the Singh village but that doesn't mean she will punish or hurt any of his wife without reason, That's why meerah always finds a way to implicate them by falsely accusing them, then she will be able to deal with them or make Abhishek punish them, that was how she got rid of the other wives

"She is so disrespectful Abhi.... I just ask her nicely to cook as a newly wedded wife since that is a tradition even aunt Durga said so... She made me cook for the family when I became a daughter in law of this family

Following the tradition, she is newly married to you and has to cook for the family but she said to my face that she will never do it

If you see the way this wench talked back at me Abhi, you wouldn't have been asking me why am pulling her hair, the insult she gave me deserves a better punishment than pulling her hair" Meerah lied and she glance at Lakshimi with smirk

Lakshimi wide her eyes in shock as she quickly glance at Meerah, she can't believe she twisted the whole matter just for Abhishek to punish her, this is probably why everyone fears meerah. Lakshimi couldn't open her mouth to defend herself, Abhishek won't believe her anyways, her face could only stare at the floor as she awaits what Abhishek has to say... She can't lie but her heart is beating fast

Meerah is really a devil as Preeta said, she wonders what will happen if she gets on Abhishek's bad side just on the second day of their marriage

Meerah knew that Abhishek always believes her words and now he won't spare Lakshimi for insulting her, this is what she usually does to the other wives, lying against them and get them punished .... She will definitely put Lakshimi in her place and she will learn to fear her. Lakshimi thinks she is tough but she will show her the real toughness which is her

Abhishek's eyes were still on Lakshimi, he can see how weak she is maybe she didn't sleep well last night and the doctor said she needs proper rest so the injection can work perfectly on her body

"Are you feeling okay now?" Abhishek ask and Lakshimi was forced to stare up at him confused, Meerah not left out

"You were sick last night and the doctor said you need some rest but I don't think you got enough of it

You can forget cooking for the family today, you can do that tomorrow... Go to your room now and don't stress yourself for today" Abhishek said to their amazement. Lakshimi was shock and surprised as ever, she didn't expect him to say that and why would he even care about her health

"Abhi" Meerah whimpers flabbergasted, Abhishek has never spare anyone who tries to insult her weather the person is his wife or not

"I said you should go to your room or I change my mind" Abhishek's voice jolts Lakshimi from her sudden deep thought. She flinch a bit and scurried out with her head bowed

Meerah heart was rising and falling in anger as she watch Lakshimi left

"You didn't even punish her for insulting me and not only that... but you asked her to forget about cooking and take a rest. what was that Abhi" Meerah tried calming her anger

"I know you made that story up Meerah because I've been at a distance watching the both of you

I knew that you are only hiding your jealousy when you said you don't mind if I get married the sixth time. You make up that story because you know I won't hestitate to punish anyone who dares to insult or talk back at you and you probably want me to punish her because she is my new wife and you hates it whenever I get married to a new...."

"Yes Abhishek, I am always angry and jelouse whenever you gets married to a new wife... I just can't help it, even despite knowing it, you still won't stop to piss me off by marrying every time" Meerah cuts him off as she tries sniffing back the tears

"Meerah," he calls softly and hold her by both shoulders staring into her eyes, "you and I knows that no matter how many wife I marry... You are still my first wife and I cherish you more than any of them

You have so much privilege that none of my wife has so stop being unnecessarily jealous because no one can take your place in my life" Abhishek cuts in, he kiss her forehead and stare at her for some seconds before walking away

Meerah clench her fist in anger, staring blazingly at space

"I won't stop being jealous Abhishek and I won't stop getting rid of any wife you gets married to and Lakshimi won't be an exception

I must make sure she leaves our lives and you will be the one to get rid of her as you did to your other wives

I will implicate her the way I implicate the other three wives by putting them into a mess and they end up facing a death punishment by you of a crime they didn't commit

Just you wait and see how am going to make this house hell for you Lakshimi, you think you are bold and tough but I will show you your place very soon" Meerah mumble with an evil grin

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Durga walk inside the kitchen with Preeta, the maids are roaming around doing one thing or the other and some are preparing the breakfast

Durga looks around for Lakshimi but couldn't find her, as tradition demands she supposed to be around in the kitchen and prepare the breakfast which will be the first meal she will cook in her husband's house

It is a great honor for any daughter in law to cook for the first time in their husband's house as it is believes it brings blessings of fruitful marriage

"Where is Lakshimi?" She ask one of the maids

"Master Abhishek gave out order that she is not allowed to cook today but tommorow" the maid replied meekly as she continues with what she was doing

"Did something happened to her?" Preeta ask

"I can't tell for sure ma'am" the maid replied politely

"Go and check if she is okay Preeta" Durga said and Preeta nods before walking out

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Lakshimi sits on her bed, she is wondering why Abhishek acted a little bit caring back there. He is known as a monster who cares only about himself and no one else but his actions a while ago is different, he did mention that the doctor said she should take a proper rest, that means he called a doctor for her

Well that doesn't rectify who he is, he is still a monster for killing his wives without thinking twice and other so many bad things he has done... She can never have a soft spot for such a man. Just then her door creak open and Preeta pop in her head

"May I come in?" She ask with a smile

"Of course, do come in" Lakshimi replied also putting on a smile, preeta is so friendly and nice and she has no reason to keep her away

Preeta gently walk in and flash her a smile which she returns and she sits beside her

"Are you okay?" Preeta ask in concern and Lakshimi was bit confused

"Yeah am okay, is there a problem?" she replied politely throwing a question at once

"Well, I heard that Abhishek ask you not to cook today.... Did something happened? because that is unlike him" Preeta ask once again. Lakshimi breaths out and explain everything to her

"You mean Abhishek doubted Meerah?" Preeta ask to be sure and Lakshimi nods positively

"It is strange, Abhishek always believes whatever Meerah said... I must say you are lucky to escape Abhishek's wrought today. That's how dangerous Meerah can be... She is fond of implicating someone, you just need to be careful... Because you escape this one doesn't mean you will escape the next one, am sure she won't give you a breathing space until she makes you invisible in this house the way she did to me" Preeta said sounding concerned

"You don't have to worry Preeta, I won't allow that witch to implicate me and I won't let myself to fear her and if she likes she can make me invisible in this house because that is what I even want, so I won't fear of Abhishek touching me anytime" Lakshimi cuts in. Preeta knew it, she knew Lakshimi did something last night, how could she suddenly fall sick, she probably doesn't want Abhishek to touch her and it is possible he didn't touch her last night

"But tell me, were you actually sick last night or did you do something because I am sure you were okay when we talked yesterday?" Preeta threw another question that swept Lakshimi off her feet

She gulp down as she stare at Preeta who is patiently waiting for an answer from her. Maybe she should tell Preeta the truth besides she needs someone to pour out her heart to and Preeta looks like a good person, maybe she should trust her

"To tell you the truth, she began sluggishly "I never wanted this marriage... I was forced to marry Abhishek. I love someone else and I really fought to be with him but I lost... No matter what I won't give him my heart nor my body" Lakshimi mumble as her mind flew to Abhijit and she tries not to let the tears slide

"I know... I saw that in your eyes yesterday, that was the state I was the day I married Abhishek because I was forced to marry him also but you need to understand that no matter what you do, you can never leave this marriage

The only chance you have to fight to be with the one you love has passed and that is when you weren't married to Abhishek but now that you are married to him, there is no chance for you to fight or be with the one you love

I advise you just give up and accept your fate, don't try to do anything that will provoke Abhishek because you can't face his wrought. You might have gotten away with any plan you did last night not to sleep with him but you might not get the chance next time... I care for you that's why am advising you as a friend" Preeta add

"Thank you for your cconcern but I don't think I am ready to accept this fate Preeta, I don't think I am" Lakshimi cuts in

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"Just look at what I saw this morning in the new bride's room that is madam Lakshimi, Ragini her personal maid wasn't able to clean it so she ask me to do it for her" Moona one of the maids in the mansion said giving Gauri, Meerah's personal maid a bottle

"I want you to give it to madam Meerah, I think she needs to see it... That bottle sure contains a harmful illegal medicine that can make someone sleep for a long time and it was banned because of it's nature" she add. Guari was kind of shock, how did Lakshimi end up with such drug

"Are you sure you saw this in her room?" Guari ask for confirmation

"Of course am sure" she cuts in

"Okay, you can leave now... I will give it to madam Meerah" Guari said, the maid nod and leave

Guari stare closely at the bottle, the bottle contains a banned drug and it is empty, it means someone drank the liquid content

The maid found it in Lakshimi's room but why would Lakshimi have this illegal medicine. What was her intention of drinking it, this drug is highly banned because it can be dangerous to the body

Just then Meerah walk in and Guari didn't hestitate to show her the bottle

"Look at what a maid found in the new bride's room" she said showing Meerah the bottle

"Wait a minute, isn't this a banned harmful drug?" She ask taking a close look at the bottle as she collects it from Guari

"It is and I wonder why she will have such drug in her room" Guari chip in

"This drug can make someone weak and raise the person's temperature, it can also make the person sleep for a very long time... Why did Lakshimi have an empty bottle of it in her room or are you sure the maid told the truth"

"Am sure the maid is telling the truth" Guari cuts in

"There must be a reason why she took this drug but I just can't figure out" Meerah add flipping the bottle in her hand

"Or could it be... " Guari pause and quickly glance at Meerah who is also starring at her

"Could it be what?" Meerah urge

"Could it be she took it so that master Abhishek will think that she is sick and ask her not to cook today and take a rest" she add

"You might be right but I don't think that could be the reason... There must be another reason and there is one way to find out"

"Which way? If I may ask madam Meerah"

"She will tell us the reason herself.... We don't know why she took such drug but I think this bottle came to us for a reason, this will surely put her in trouble " Meerah replied and Guari was eager to understand what she is trying to say

"If the police find this in her room, I am certain that she will rot in prison.... Seeing only this empty bottle in her room may not implicate her that much so I will have to make it more interesting by adding another banned drug in her room like cocaine.... She don't know what she got herself into by having this empty bottle in her room, weather she is the one that drank it or not, it won't matter anymore" Meerah voice out with an evil grin

"I must say, you are so intelligent madam Meerah.... It won't even be hard to get rid of her and not only getting rid of her but she will also end up in prison" Guari cuts in with a smirk

"But how will the police know that such thing is in our mansion?" Guari ask

"Don't worry, you will see how things are going to work out... Once I am done with her, she will learn to fear Meerah Singh" Meerah replied