“Papaya, you know, people say the sun remains steady while we revolve around it,” he told Princess, who moved her head. He gently patted her, and all she did was coo.
I couldn’t help but smile, walking closer and placing the plate before him.
He glanced at me briefly as I sat beside them.
I placed my hand on Princess’s belly and smiled at her.
“Ah, what are you doing, my princess? Are you enjoying the sunshine?” I asked, and she flapped her hands happily.
He gritted his teeth and made the princess look at him.“Hey, papaya, say Kaako-sa.”
I sighed and attempted to speak,“She’s too little to say anything. She’ll start talking after a year or two,”
He lifted his gaze to me.“Pucha humne? Humaari bhateeji hai, buddhi teevra hai inki.”“Did I ask? She’s my niece; her brain is brilliant.”
I smiled at the princess, ignoring his arrogance.“Come on, Princess, it’s time for milk, right?”
He gently touched her stomach and tickled her, asking,“Please tell me you’re not hungry, baby.”
Suddenly, Nandani interrupted,“Stop, both of you,” she said, walking closer and picking up Princess in her arms.“Rudraja abhi bahut choti hain; apni bina sar va peir ki baatein inse door rakho.”“Rudraja is so small; keep your nonsense away from her.” she added.
Kunwar-sa gritted his teeth angrily at me.
He stood up; I did as well.
He stepped forward to walk away; I stepped forward to block him.
He looked at me.“Raasta kyu rok rahi ho? Jaane do humein!”“Why are you blocking my way? Let me leave!”
I furrowed my brows. He tried to step past me, but I stepped forward to block him again.
“Hum kahaan rok rahe hain? Aap hi idhar-udhar ho rahein hain.”“I’m not doing anything; you’re walking back and forth,” I said, holding back my laughter.
He brought his hand closer to my neck, and I immediately pulled away, widening my eyes.“Apni patni ki hatya karenge aap?”“You’ll kill your wife?” I whispered.
He gritted his teeth with frustration, warning in the same tone.“Dekho hum dawai ke nasha mein hain; humaare sir par mat chadho.”“See, I’m under medication, so please don’t irritate me.”
I lowered my gaze to the plate, responding innocently.“Hum bhala apne patidev ke sir kyun chandege?”“Why would I trouble my husband?”
He sighed, closing his eyes. I didn’t know why, but I enjoyed irritating him as he had initially irritated me.
“Main apni smrutiyaan gava chuka hoon.”“I’ve lost my memories.” he exasperated.
I narrowed my brows, stepping closer. His eyes widened in shock, and I noticed his gaze lowering to my lips.
“Hum le aayenge,”“It’s okay; I'll bring them back.”I promised himinnocently, staring into his dark green eyes.
Silence followed as he whispered over my face,“You’re wasting your time.” His intimidating gaze weakened my knees.
But I affirmed,“Hum haar nahi maanenge.”“I won’t stop trying.”
He took a faint breath.“Aur humse aaj tak koi jeet nahi paaya hai.”“And no one has ever beaten me.”
The danger was evident in his voice. This wasn’t a joke or raillery. He was serious, more serious than I had ever seen him before. He was beyond angry, hurt, and heartless.
I gulped as he turned away. But I would win him back.
Agastya Dev Singh was mine.
