Married To A Stranger

When Sreesha woke up from the deep slumber it was already night. She looked around to find her husband, but he is nowhere to be seen. Panic rose in her heart, she couldn’t think rationally at the moment and started trashing from the bed until she heard a voice asking her to stop.

It was her husband. She slowly followed his voice and saw him hovering over her. Relief washed over her when her eyes met his. She pulled him to her, hugging as if he was her lifeline.

It is true.

He is her lifeline just like she is his.

They need each other.

They complete each other.

There is no meaning for one to live if the other disappears.

That is how strong their love is and will be forever.

Sreesha checked Karthik thoroughly to see for any trace of injuries when she found nothing she sighed and hugged him tightly.

With tears streaming down her eyes, she kissed every inch of his face. Burying her face in his neck, she started sobbing like a kid. She was so scared to think of what had happened. They were almost killed by those goons. She thought it was the end of their lives.

She doesn’t know how they escaped and reached home. She double-checked the room to see if they were indeed her home. She cried more when her eyes landed on the portrait of them on their wedding day.

They were looking into each other eyes with him smiling at her like he has won the world with her frowning at him with confused eyes. That was the day she was introduced to the real happiness and bliss in her life and she was too selfish to let go of it even if they were to die.

She snuggled close to him. They did not exchange any words. There is no need to as they both know that the other one is safe and right next to them.

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Karthik was so terrified when Sreesha didn’t open her eyes for hours. He was never this vulnerable in his life. Though the doctor reassured him that she was just in shock and that her body needed rest. He was desperate to hear her voice say his name and assure him that she was fine.

Karthik was almost tackled by Tej the moment he got out of the car. He rushed them to their room where a doctor is waiting for them to get checked. He was very impressed by Tej’s acute thinking and thanked him repeatedly which he brushed off saying it is for his sister.

Karthik knew behind all the composed faced, there is a kid who is terrified by the current situation. He was well aware that they were alive because of his acute thinking.

Both the families were hovering over Sreesha and I until his uncle interfered and asked to give them their needed space.

‘Tomorrow is going to be a long day’ he thought sighing, rubbing his face tiredly.

He glanced at the bed, where his wife laid motionless. He blamed himself for what happened a few hours ago. He shuddered at the thought of something happening to her.

He once again proved to his uncle right and that he is not capable of thinking on the mark.

He was distracted by his wife and let his guard down. He should have known better than stopping the car in the middle of nowhere. He should not have let his mind clouded by jealousy. He had put both of their lives in danger.

He dragged a deep breath and stalked to the balcony taking in the cool air, trying to control his anger on himself. Tears of anger formed in his eyes, gritting his teeth he controlled them. He blamed himself for not being acute.

He still can’t control his anger; he raised his hand to punch the wall but stopped when he heard rustling noises from the room which turned to trash just in seconds time.

He rushed inside to find Sreesha trying to get out of the bed with the IV still attached to her hand. She stopped the moment her eyes landed on him. He stopped breathing for a minute where she stared at him and said nothing. Just stared.

His throat dried making it impossible for him to utter a word. He waited. Waited for her to blame him for placing her in a life-threatening situation. Hurt him for not trying to save her but all she did is stare at him like he will disappear if she were to blink.

All of a sudden, she held his hand and pulled him to her. He waited for her to say his name but all she did was check for his injuries. When she found none, she hugged him tight. All his anger and frustration crumbled when she kissed every inch of his face.

He hugged her tightly to him. This time he did not stop the tears that were threatening to fall. He was not ashamed to cry in front of his wife. She will be the only one who has the right to see his vulnerable side. And he has no reservations on that.

They drifted into blissful slumber as they both guard each other against the possible nightmares.

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The next morning Shekhar’s mansion is in Chaos. Somehow the news reached media people that the Heir of Shekhar’s was attacked by a mysterious gang.

The mansion gate was hovered by curious reporters. Jayanth knew he could not dust off the matter of car blast under the rug like he always did. He tried hard not to disclose any of Shekhar’s identity until now. They were never photographed or been a topic to the reporters for a long time.

He sighed in frustration. Vinay Shekhar is trying his best to get it under control, but it was of no use.

Someone leaked the information about Karthik’s marriage, and their curiosity piqued a thousand times.

The Billionaire Saint as they prefer to call him was the headlines of today’s newspapers and news channels. An image of Karthik when he was in college displayed on the screen.

Everyone is curious about the woman who snagged the Billionaire Saint. Karthik was never rumored to be seen with a woman and has scandal less life until now.

The media people imaginations went as far as to display the prospective heiresses’ images beside his.

‘There is no hiding anymore’ thought Jayanth, before making a few calls.

Oblivious to what’s happening outside the doors, Sreesha and Karthik are still on the bed.

They are not ready to let go the other just yet.

While Karthik had his hands under his head, Sreesha laying on one of them making it her own personal pillow. Still, with her closed eyes, she started drawling circles on his naked chest making him sigh.

“I am sorry” they both said at a time.

“No, Sree. It is all my fault. I should not have let my anger rule me. I should have never put you in the way of danger. This is all my fault–”

“No, Karthik. I am the one who threatened you to stop the car. If it is not for me, we would have reached home safely. My stubbornness almost cost me you”

He placed a finger on her lips. Whatever she may say to reduce his guilt, it is still his fault. She was oblivious of the danger that was lurking around her.

“We both are sorry, okay?” he asked making Sreesha’s lips stretch into a beautiful smile. She will make him fall for her again and again with just one of her heart-stopping smiles.

Sreesha was lost in his eyes. She can’t get enough of him. Her husband is the most perfect guy in the world, and she is so lucky to have him love her unconditionally.

She reached out for him and he is so happy to oblige his wife. She held his face between her palms and traced his cheeks where the traces of his dried tears were and kissed both the cheeks.

She kissed his forehead tenderly relieving the frown on it. He exhaled a deep breath in content. Looking at him tenderly, she brushed her lips to his.

Karthik took the hint, she wants him in control. So ever the dutiful husband acquired the chance effortlessly and started his invasion.

He invaded her body, mind, heart and soul.

He invaded HER.