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As usual Arohi woke up at her time. She took shower and got ready in one of her Jeans and top for college and packed her stuff.

She looked herself in the mirror. Today is going to be different. After marriage this is he first time she is going to attend college. Today she is not going to be the same Arohi Singhal. But nobody knows about her marriage with Abhishek, so guess it's going to be pretty easy. Just like any other day

She combed her hairs properly. Applied moisturizer, lip tint, and filled her hairline. Looked herself and with a satisfied smile moved out of her room.

She went downstair. Then cleaned and set the temple, did pooja and took blessings from god. Then went to the kitchen and saw Mrs. Annie preparing breakfast.

"Good Morning Arohi" Mrs. Annie wished with a warm smile.

"Good Morning Mrs. Annie" she replied with same smile

Arohi continued making coffee for herself and her devil of a husband. Now that she knew he liked the coffe so she made it "extre special" for him. After preparing coffee, she went to his room. She entered the room and kept his coffee on the table. And started cleaning his room. And then took out his outfit, watch, tie and cufflinks, and left his room as soon as possible. Cleaning his room was like a nightmare for her.

Coming downstairs she helped Mrs. Annie, which was a difficult task but thanks to her puppy eyes, she agreed to let her help.

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Abhishek walked out of the washroom with a towel wrapped around his waist. He looked around the room and found it all clean. No traces that the room was ever used. Then saw his clothes and accessories kept nicely on the bed. He smirked and took a sip of his coffee and spat it out. It was not only bitter but it had salt instead of sugar. He gritted his teend but got ready in the outfit she chose, he liked her choice.

He walked downstairs with his office bag. He could hear sounds of giggles and anklets from this kitchen. He took a seat on the breakfast table. As usual Mrs. Annie served his breakfast. Abhishek looked inside and found Arohi settled in kitchen itself eating her breakfast.

"Why is she eating there" he thought

"Why? Missing her huh?" his conscience mocked

"Why would I miss her huh"

"Then why are you thinking about her"

"Shut up! I want to make her pay for the coffee"

"Yeah yeah if that makes you sleep at night"

He shrugged his thoughts and started digging into his food.

He finished his food and stood up and left taking his belongings. After he left, Arohi also left for her college.

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As usual Arohi went to her college. She hid her nuptial chain under her top and vermillion with her hairs.

It's not that she don't respect this. But nobody knows about it except  her two stupid best friends knows that she got married. No one in the family knows about this as well. She knows that everyone would be against this but how will they know if she won't tell them only.

The whole day went well. She took her classes and then went for her work in the cafe.

At around 7 she went back home. Abhishek was still not home, he comes between 7:30-8:00.

She went to her room and freshen up. All the butlers already went home so she went to kitchen to check on the food.

She heard the elevator being open. She sighed, it's Abhishek.

As soon as Abhishek entered living room, he removed his tie and blazer and threw it and sat on the couch. He removed his shoes and did the same with them.

Arohi bought water for him and the view in front of her hit her OCD.

"What the hell! Why did he mess up the room" she cursed him

She gave him the water, and started cleaning the room. She kept his shoes and and socks him its place. She cleaned everything around, then took his tie, blazer and office bag and took it upstairs to keep it in its place, as he told her.

All the while Abhishek was looking at her with scrunched face. He was wondering why was she cleaning the room with this dedication. He shrugged his thoughts, and went to freshen up.

When he came downstairs, he saw Arohi setting the table. He got settled. She served him and then she got settled in the kitchen. None of them bothered to talk or start a conversation.

After dinner, Abhishek went to his study for his work and Arohi also after cleaning everything went to her room for studying.

Ans the day ended like this. No talk only silence. They were both content with this. They don't want to encounter each other or start a fight.

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This became their daily schedule.

Arohi does all his chores and everything. Abhishek doesn't bother to appreciate her or talk to her, neither does she.

Arohi does talk to her in-laws everyday and sometimes after college visit them, but she avoids the questions about their relation. She tells them that everything is good between them and he treats her well. Same goes with Abhishek. He also avoids talking to her and talking about her. Plus point is that she herself talks with them.

Sometimes they visit Mehra Mansion together. For their family's sake they do behave like a real couple who are happy with each other. They smile, laugh and talk with everyone, except each other. Their family's are happy to see them like this, but who knows the truth.

They both live in the same house. But even after living under the same roof, they are total strangers to each other. They live like two roommates who are forced to live together.

It's been more than a month of their marriage. Still there is no progress in their relation. Because none of them takes the effort to know the other one.

By now Arohi is well aware of his timings. Through Mrs. Annie and her mother-in-law, she knows somewhat about his likes and dislikes. Ashika also tells her about Abhishek. And sometimes when he refuses something to her, she complains it to her.

Whereas Abhishek understood one this that his wife has OCD. He has noticed that she always cleans. His house is 10 times more cleaner than before. After realizing this, he himself tries to keep things clean. His sister also tells him about Arohi. She told him everything that Arohi tells her about herself, and she passes it to Abhishek.

They both are aware of each other's schedules and a little about each other through others.

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It was just another day. Arohi came back home early today. She was happy and smiling.

But her smile dropped on seeing someone already present in the hall.

She saw Abhishek's driver and Mrs. Annie was giving him some files.

Is he here? But it's not his time to come home - she thought

Soon the driver left, wishing her. She smiled a little. She confusingly went to Mrs. Annie and asked her what was going on.

"Sir is going to Italy for some days, that's why his driver came to fetch some files" she replied.

Oh! So the devil is going out.

Suddenly she felt void. Just some moments ago, she didn't want to see him, and now she isn't feeling good that he is going. Whether they talk or not, she got habitual him being around her.

She wanted to ask Mrs. Annie when will he come back but she didn't want to show her that their relation has holes, more than she has already seen.

"Do you want to eat something?" she asked

"No, I am not hungry" she lost her appetite.

She went to her room and slept.

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It's been 5 days he left. Bhavna asked her to come and stay with them at Mehra Mansion, but she denied saying that she has her exams. Well of course she can't tell them that she works in a cafe and there are holes in their relationship.

Arohi was working in the kitchen. She told Mrs. Annie and other butlers to leave early. There was nothing much to do and she was alone so she can cook for herself.

She worse her loose top and shorts. She ties her hairs in a ponytail. There was no one at home, so she was less concerned about how she looks. She was making rajma-rice today, she wanted to eat something homely.

She put on the music which was vibrating throughout the house. She was humming and dancing at the same time. She was happy today. She got her results and she topped in her class and other sections as well. She informed her family and in-laws, they blessed her and were proud of her.

She was busy in her self-dancing session when she bumped into someone. She stopped suddenly and looked up. Her eyes widened and she stumbled while trying to step back but a pair of strong arms held her on time before she could hit the floor.

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Abhishek's POV:

I came out of my car and walked towards the elevator. I pressed my eyes tight due to constant headache. My eyes and my body are screaming for rest.

These business meetings make me feel drained. First long hours of constant work without proper sleep. Second no proper food.

I entered the security pin and entered my penthouse, which felt different with delicious aroma of food. I suddenly felt so hungry.

Just then I heard loud music from kitchen. Weird. I dropped my blazer on couch and entered the kitchen.

I saw someone dancing so carefreely like no one's watching. She was wearing shorts and her fair legs are clearly visible.

I can see her face.

It's HER.

It's Arohi.

She was looking so relaxed and so carefree.

My lips turned into a smile looking at her dancing like an angle. I don't know when my started moving in her direction. And then she suddenly bumped into me.

She looked at me and she was shocked.

My eyes met her wide eyes. I saw her eyes for the first time. Her eyes were brown and have twinkles in them. I couldn't help but get mesmerized by them. My heart skipped a beat.

She has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life.

She averted her gaze and looked away. My eyes wandered from her eyes to her lips. Those soft pink lips.

I wonder what does it taste it.

Thinking about that, an unknown sensation ran through my body. And then I realized we are standing in an awkward position.

Shit!

I pulled my hands back. She too stood up quietly. We both looked here and there.

I wanted her looking down nervously, in her messy state. She tucked a a bunch of loose strands behind her ear.

"Wh.. when did yo.. you come ba.. back?" she asked in her soft voice. She was biting her lips.

"Don't do that!"

"Yes" I replied looking down at her pink lips.  

To be continued...