Last night was horrible for me. It is the first time I am experiencing awful periods. Arjun took care which was unexpected. How does he know everything? Maybe maa explained to him.

I woke up in the arms of my husband who was cuddling me. He is so heavy and I am so tiny in front of him. My feet felt oily, oh he even massaged my feet. I am feeling light and good all of sudden.

Oh no if I stay a little longer in bed I would definitely stain. I freshen up for the day and went to prepare breakfast. It's the weekend so no college, no work. A free bird.

Today I planned to meet Neha and explain to her. I have to pacify her and make her understand.

“ Suno breakfast is ready. Come down.” I gave a call to Arjun. It's past 9 in the morning.

“ Coming baby” he shouted from upstairs. His morning voice is so deep and hot. How can he be this tempting and all cute at the same time? He descended the stairs wearing an oversized t-shirt and shorts. His hair is falling on his forehead and his light bread is giving him a handsome look.

Sometimes I doubt him for not having any past relationships. Like who would not be simping over a man like him. He is intelligent, well mannered, has a lovely family, and moreover handsome. Any girl can't turn her gaze.

Manvika stop eye fcvking him. This is the effect of my periods. I am too horny.

I am arranging dishes on the table. He came towards me and pecked my forehead and settled in chair.

“How are you feeling now? Are you still feeling any pain?” He asked me.

“ Better than last night. Cramps are normal but this is the first time they are intolerable.” I said by serving him and settling beside him.

“ Never hesitate to wake me up. It's my responsibility and moreover I love to look after you.” He started by forwarding a bite to me. I gave a questioning look. What is he doing?

He raised his brows not to constrain. With that I gave in and ate. We both completed breakfast and he was watching a car race. I don't understand why he is so obsessed with cars and bikes. He has a good collection of cars upto now. I have seen 4 cars of him.

“ I am going to meet Neha. I'll return by lunchtime. I need to clear things with her.” I informed him by taking my bag and phone.

“ I can drop you. However, I have nothing to do?” He insisted but I didn't want to disturb him.

“ You are watching a car race and interested in that. I can go by myself. I don't want to disturb you.” I rejected him. Because he will be doing this job of dropping me everyday. At Least today let him rest.

He booked a cab for me and kept track of the location. He is more than caring. I haven't informed Neha about my visit. The reason is obvious if I inform she would not. So I went directly to her hostel.

I reached and entered my details in the hostel register. After the whole interrogation, the warden allowed me. I am not a criminal. Hostel warden behaves the same way with everyone.

Now I am standing in front of Neha's room. My heart is thumping loudly by imagining scenarios of how to explain to her. What if she doesn't want to listen? Manvika do you have any choice no right then you have to do it.

I motivated myself to face the human bomb. Yeah Neha is not less than a blast. Inhaling deeply I knocked the door. No response. After my fourth attempt the door opened slowly and sleepy Neha was standing with half closed eyes.

“ What's wrong with you? Banging someone's door early in the morning. Don't you have any business?” Neha questioned with her lazy voice. Still she is unaware that it's me.

“Neha”, I called to notify my presence and shaked her a little. After a jerk she opened her completely and gave me a look.

“What are you doing here? This is not your room anymore. So don't come here.” She said coldly.

But who am I? Pushing her slightly to make my way into the room I entered forcefully. Not completely, I have all the rights on my teddy bear.

“Anvi, no I mean Manvika what are you doing? I said, " Get out.” she was yelling at me. Oh, from Anvi to Manvika, not bad. I felt a bit sad.

But today I will not leave until I explain everything. I sat on the bed and she looked over her shoulder to me and closed the door.

“ Ok my teddy bear get ready we are going out. You have 15 minutes. Hurry up.” By informing her I walked to her wardrobe and picked out an outfit.

“Anvi, I am not in the mood for drama. When you didn't care to inform me about your marriage. How can you expect me to listen to you?” She questioned.

I sighed and hugged her tightly. She resisted but calmed. I pecked her cheek multiple times.

“Anvi, I haven't freshened up yet.” She complained. If Arjun had seen this he would have been a burnt bread.

After that she got ready. We both went to a cafe. I ordered all her favorites. This is one of my tricks to pacify her. Pampering her would work.

“Anvi, don't you think you should explain something?” Neha started by sipping her cold coffee.I took a deep breath and started to explain to her.

“Firstly I am sorry Neha. I didn't mean to hurt you. When our exams were completed, I returned home. That's when this earth shaking decision was said to me.

Arjun is Papa's old friend's son. He is an automobile engineer and well settled. His family is loving and affectionate. First I thought of rejecting it but I have to compromise. I have a serious compulsion.

I have my own reasons for not doing that. I badly missed you and want to talk with you. But at the same time you are spending quality time with family after a long time. How can I mess that up?

But Arjun takes good care of me, maybe he loves me. Back then he got offended when you said about using me and cheating. So he went out of control.

I am sorry.”

I explained everything to her.

“ I am sorry Anvi when you need me I was not there. I am a bad friend. Upon that I blamed you and hurt you.” She is sad but it's not her fault. I shaked my head in a no.

“By the way, does Arjun know about your panic attacks? I am worried for you.” Neha asked.

“Not exactly but two days back I passed out due to a panic attack. “ I doubtfully told her.

“Oh my god Anvi. How did you manage then? I am sorry I was not there for you.” Her continuous apologizing is irritating me.

“Arjun handled me and I am not ready to explain my past to him yet. I need some time.” I assured her.

We both had a good time after a serious fight. This happens every time. We both parted our ways and I returned home.

When I entered the living room, the TV was on and he was sleeping by holding his phone and hanging his hand down on the floor.

I turned off the TV and covered him with a duvet. After,our night went beautifully with our talks and good dinner.

By a blink of an eye a week passed. All the while I have been assisting Rahul. There is a behavior change in him. He is not treating me like others. Gradually his presence is annoying me.

But he is glued to me. Even when my presence is not necessary he would ask me to be there.

Manvika it's a matter of a day. After that it will be over. You will never meet him. You can do this. I assured myself.

Right now we are cross checking stage arrangements. Until a moment back everyone was there. Suddenly the whole auditorium is empty except Rahul.

I turned around to ask him. But what startled me was he was feet apart standing behind me.

Why is he behaving like a creep ?

“Rahul, where is everyone?” I tried not to fumble because it's scaring me now. When he took further steps the book in my hand fell down with thud.

“Rahul what are you doing? Stay away from me.” His face has a heinous smirk and he is creeping me out.

He caged me between the pillar and him by keeping his hands on both sides of my head. Our faces are inches apart.

“ Rahul I will shout and call everyone. Move back, dare you touch me.” I tried to threaten him.

“There is no one baby.” The word baby from his mouth disgusted me.

I cannot go through all this again. Back then I was weak and couldn't save myself but now I have to be strong.

By gathering all my strength I pushed him hard. He fell with the strong effect I gathered all my things and ran out from there.

When I came out of the auditorium I felt relief washing over me. I am panting heavily with the effect of running. I made it. Manvika you made it.

______________________________