"Are you okay ma'am" Abhijit snap her out from her thought as she gulp down and flap her lashes before trying to stand straight and Abhijit gives her a chance by taking his grip off her. Their eyes lock as they both stare at each other directly into the eyes
Lakshimi could only hear the beating of her heart as she doesn't want to believe that Abhijit is the one standing in front of her now or maybe she is hallucinating
There is no way the guy standing in front of her will be Abhijit, the guy has Beard and looks different... Just that his eyes looks exactly like Abhijit eyes and his scent too
She can't explain if she is nervous, scared or happy but she knew she doesn't want to build her hopes high
Abhijit was about speaking up but Durga interrupted them. Lakshimi gulp down as she scratch the back of her neck... She hope Durga didn't see them in the previous position. It is a great taboo for a married woman to be in that position with another man other than her husband
"You are done already" Durga voice out referring to Abhijit whose heart also beats for a while, it did skipped when he hears Durga's voice. He wants to be with Lakshimi but he doesn't want to put her in trouble
He was able to calm down when he noticed that Durga could possibly not have seen them in that position.
He still loves her, he is sure of that... His heart could not stop beating with the sound of love as his eyes stares into hers, his arns crossed over her back and she was so close to him
He wonders if Abhishek has touched her but he prays he hasn't, he can't fight the jelousy in him thinking of it
He loves her so much and wouldn't want another man to have her, that's why he needs to make a good plan to take her away from Abhishek
He is confident that she haven't given in to Abhishek because he is sure she loves him but he is scared that Abhishek might force her to do so
"Yeah am done" he replied with a nervous smile hoping that Durga will leave so that he will have a privacy with Lakshimi, he really needs to talk with her. He is sure she is not happy in this marriage and will definitely accept to elope once again with him
"Okay that's good, thank you for your service... I will make sure your money is transferred to you. Piya will escort you to the door" Durga cuts in as she point at the young maid standing behind her
Abhijit glance at Lakshimi, he can't believe that all the plans he made to speak with her is all in vain, but that doesn't mean he has given up because he will still find another way to enter the mansion once again
"Come on Lakshimi, I want you to do something for me" Durga add, Lakshimi force out a smile as she follows her but her eyes keep looking back to stare at Abhijit who couldn't stop staring at her either, it hurts him that he missed the opportunity to talk with Lakshimi even after all his plan but he won't give up
"This way sir" Piya brought him back to reality. He flap his eyes lashes as he turn to face the maid with a forced smile
"Yeah" he mumbe and follow the lead of the maid, he look back at the direction Durga and Lakshimi took but they are already out of sight
****
"What are you thinking madam Meerah, you have been pacing to and fro... Is something bothering you?" Guari ask Meerah whose mind is in a deep thought. She stop from her pacing and face Guari who is curious to hear from her
"I don't know why Guari but I kind of feel that something is between Lakshimi and that electrician..... Something is definitely not right" Meerah replied
"What makes you think so madam Meerah?" Guari ask
"I don't know Guari, but my instinct keeps telling me otherwise and my instinct never lies.... Lakshimi is hiding something from us. The way she and the electrician were starring at each other seems so much odd.... I need to find out what is fishy "
"And how do you intends to find out, as it is now the electrician has left"
"I don't know how I am going to find out but I will definitely look for a way because this will be a good bait for me to deal with Lakshimi, if I ever finds out that something is cooking up between the two of them or if he is her past lover... I won't hestitate to use it against her and this time around Abhishek won't ever forgive her or give her chance to prove herself because I will make sure he caught them in the act and that will be the end of their story" she add evilly smiling at the space
"But what if your suspicions are wrong because I don't even suspect anything between the both of them" Guari chip in
"How will you suspect something Guari when you will not think calculative.... I am sure my suspicions are not wrong because my instinct never lies to me. Is just a matter of time until I clears my doubt and it will really go to my favour" Meerah cuts in starring determined at space
*****
Lakshimi sits with Durga as they are arranging some flowers in the sitting room. Her mind is not with her cos they are far away thinking about the electrician
She don't want to believe that he is Abhijit but those eyes looked exactly like his, though the face is different. Who is he exactly
Is he really Abhijit but why will Abhijit disguise himself to enter the mansion or is it because he wants to see her. Gosh! Her mind feels like bursting with so much thought
"Lakshimi" Durga calls and snap her fingers in front of Lakshimi who is far lost
"Where is in your mind, I've been talking and talking but you are not responding... You look so lost, what are you busy thinking about" she ask, Lakshimi batted her lashes and force out a smile so Durga won't suspect anything and ask further questions besides she can't explain why she is in a deep thought
"I'm sorry aunt... So tell me what are you talking about?" She ask with kind of a nervous smile trying to get Durga's mind off any questions she is about to ask her
"Oh!well, the thing is that, Holli is around the corner and this will be your first Holli in your new home
According to the tradition you will have to visit your parents for the first time after marriage to receive a blessing from them before the Holli... believe me it will be so much fun" Durga states with smiles. But Lakshimi can only give out a nervous smile.... If only Durga knows that she is not in a good relationship with her father and he warned her never to step foot into his house.... Will he even give her his blessings
But what about her mother, she really needs to see her and this might be the opportunity. Her father is likely not to react much if it is all about tradition
She hopes this Holli will bring she and her family together especially her father, she really want him to forgive her and accept her back as his daughter
"There is a lot of preparations and things to do and you will also take some gifts to your parents house when visiting... This occasion is what all newlyweds look forward for" Durga add with the smile
"Will you go with me aunt?" Lakshimi ask, she believes that if Durga goes with her, her father won't have a problem welcoming her in ... He will definitely comply since he wouldn't want his in-laws to find out that he is not in a good relationship with his daughter.... She hopes things works out well
She doesn't want to disobey her father by visiting but there is nothing she can do
"If you want, I can go with you... there is nothing wrong with it" she replied
"I will also go with you" Preeta cuts in with a smile as she joins them
"Thank you Preeta" Lakshimi mumble also in smile
"This will be your first Holli in your husband's house and we will make it a memorable one for you, right aunt" Preeta ask
"Of course Preeta, it is a great privilege for every woman and needs to be celebrated with lots of love" Durga chips in
"Thank you so much aunt, you and Preeta have always been so kind and loving towards me. I wonder what I've done to receive such love from you guys" Lakshimi cuts in with a teary smile as she hugs Durga who welcomes the hug. Preeta smiles watching the both of them
Durga really makes the house a bit comfortable for her, she is just like a second mother to her. Preeta has also been there for her since she step foot into this mansion
"You are a good person Lakshimi, that's why I takes you as my daughter... I know that you will be a great influence in the life of Abhishek, I strongly believe that you will be the one to change him" Durga said as they disengage from the hug
"Why do you says so aunt?" Lakshimi ask
"I don't know Lakshimi but that's what my spirit tells me.... And looking at what has happened so far, it kind of seems different to Abhishek when it comes to you" Durga replied
"Aunt is right Lakshimi, Abhishek has never given anyone chance to prove their innocent before but he did with you... It just seems odd" Preeta add and Lakshimi just glance at them... She herself doesn't understand herself any more but she don't want to believe anything it is that is going on in her mind
She hopes Durga will stop building her hopes high because there is no way someone like Abhishek will change. He is a monster that thinks only but himself and she won't even be here for long though she thinks she is making a selfish decision.... Now that it looks like they have built a relationship between themselves it might be so hard to leave them but she has to leave once she finds the opportunity so she can be with the one she loves
***
"Aunt Durga and Preeta are definitely getting on my nerves Guari" meerah mumble with a pitch of anger as she and Guari listens to Lakshimi and Durga's conversation
"But am afraid they might be right madam Meerah, I mean master Abhishek is so soft towards Lakshimi that is unlike him" Guari whimpers and Meerah glare at her
"Am sorry" she mumble and Meerah took off her eyes
"Before such happens Guari, Lakshimi will already be destroyed. I will make sure she sees hell before going hell it's self" she voice out
"Why don't I do something interesting to her Guari before she visits her parents ... That is, if she will visit them after am done with her" she add with an evil smile on her lips
"What are you planning this time madam Meerah?" Guari ask with a smile
"Just have a little patience you will soon find out my plans" Meerah cuts in still with the evil smile her eyes glaring at Lakshimi
"She is always lucky, what if she escapes it the way she normally does?"
"Trust me Guari, she will not escape it no matter how hard she tries.
She thinks that she is smart but I will put her in her place very soon. I will implicate her in such a way that she won't be able to defend herself or even try to prove her innocent because she won't be given time for such
Abhishek is someone who hates stealing, I wonder what will happen if his new wife steals his most precious thing. Believe me Guari, Lakshimi's doom is waiting for her... She won't be able to escape it, I will just have to relax and let the drama unfolds but before it does... I will have to celebrate my victory in such a big way" she add with a wide smirk which Guari returns
*****
"Abhi" Meerah mumble as she peep inside Abhishek's room
"Abhi" she call out again but got no response she looks around to know if anyone is around but gets no glimpse so she gently walk in closing the door behind her
"Abhi" she call out once again and still gets no response, she then have to fully believe that he is not in
She smile as her eyes caught the golden closet where Abhishek keeps his favourite and most valuable jewelries which no one dares get close to or even touch
"I wonder how you are going to handle what will hit you from behind very soon, Lakshimi.... Poor thing, just get ready to face Abhishek's wrough this time around" she mumble with a smirk
She slowly open the closet and take out his favourite bracelet, that worth millions. She smile evilly as she stare at the bracelet tossing it around
"You will definitely visit your family Lakshimi but your dead body will be the one to visit them" she add with a wide grin and sneak out from the room
****
Meerah walks gently inside the kitchen with lots of ego, everyone present bows in respect Immediately her presence was noticed
"You all are free to step aside because dinner will be cooked by me" she announce and everyone was shock and surprised.... That is definitely unlike her, she has never done such before
"Don't you hear what I said" her cold voice echoes. The maids gulp down in fear and quickly step aside for her
No one has the courage to ask her the reason she decides to cook so they shut their mouths, their heads bowed
She glance at Guari who flash her a smile telling her that the job is done. She is cooking to celebrate her victory which is yet to come but she is sure it will certainly come by tomorrow morning
****
"Today is the last day for you to prove your innocent about the messed up food Lakshimi and it looks like you are not doing anything about it" Preeta said worriedly as she and Lakshimi walk to the dinning for dinner
"Don't worry Preeta, I believe I will surely prove my innocent... There is nothing to fear or worry about" Lakshimi cuts in
"I hope so Lakshimi, well I have to be convinced since you are speaking with so much courage... I just don't want anything to happen to you. Abhishek won't spare you if you end up not proving anything" Preeta add and Lakshimi just breaths out. She is scared but she has to be strong
"Have you thought of a way to prove your innocent Lakshimi... I am actually scared for you, I wonder what will become of you " Meerah joins the conversation out of no where as she direct the maids who brings in the food she cooked to the dinning table. Preeta was so surprised, she doesn't want to believe that Meerah is the one that cooked this food
"You don't have to be scared for me Meerah and thank you so much for your concern
I am glad that you cook for the family.... That is the duty of a wife anyway but I hope the food tastes better, you know that Abhishek respects food a lot so I hope you didn't make any mistakes while cooking the food cos am sure that a slightest mistake will amount to much punishment" Lakshimi cuts in with a fake smile and walk past her over to her seat
Meerah clench her fist in anger as she tries calming herself. She don't have to worry because Lakshimi won't be able to prove her innocent... after receiving the punishment of today she will also receive the worst punishment tommorow for stealing Abhishek's bracelet
She glare at Lakshimi who glares back. She fake a smile and walk to her seat... She is happy because she has something under her sleeve to deal with Lakshimi
Just then Abhishek joins them with Durga as they both take their seat
Meerah smile and stands up to serve him, she glance at Lakshimi with a deadly smirk. This is a celebration of her doom
"I was so happy today that I decide to cook for my lovely husband and also fulfil my duty as a wife" Meerah said with sweetness in her voice as she dish out the food for Abhishek
"Are you for real Meerah, you cook for the whole family... this is unlike you" Durga sounds surprised
"I am only carrying out my duty as a wife aunt, my husband deserves to eat a meal from his wife even if it is once in a while
I also want him to eat a better food and not some kind of poison cooked by the so called new wife" Meerah replied and glance at Lakshimi with a smirk, Lakshimi scoff and took her eyes away
"Eat up Abhi and tell me how it tastes... am sure you know that I am a good cook, you will definitely like it cos it is your favorite" she add with smile her eyes fixed on Abhishek
Abhishek glance at her, he is also surprised that she decides to cook for the family... He is sure that she has a reason for doing so. She smile at him as she he gently scope the food into his mouth
Meerah could notice the sour look on his face as he quickly stare at her. She flinch at the glare, she could see the anger in his eyes
He spit out the food still staring at her, she wonders what is wrong with the food. She was so careful while cooking the food cos she knows Abhishek doesn't joke with his food
"What's wrong Abhi?" She ask with a bit of fear as she also scope a little into her mouth. She quickly spit it out her eyes wide in shock
Someone definitely messed with the food cos she is sure she cooked the food well and also taste it after she was done but who could dare do such
She quickly glance at Lakshimi and can see the smile on her lips... She clench her fist in anger as she glares at her with so much hatred and anger