Love within reason

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er best friend, happiness brimming in her round

o her fiancee "I can't believe it myself too, it feels like a dream!"she squealed like

best friend after Sakshi quipped "but don'

ife. Although born in Jordan, she had hardly

it's not like love at first sight, we met a couple of

s guy..besides him being a multi millionaire heir to a real estate

and concerned..but trust me..he's the one" her eyes blinked drea

d to a guy like him..but this is marriage..you need to think clearly and u

l those times we met alone..not once did he try to push me to the edge..and we haven't even..k

ashioned movie to me". Haya joined in "if you're

om her bed "let's go see what's cooking for din

er eyes glowed with happiness as she read his text message..it had been a week

appiest. Her uncles had been happy too but she couldn't say the same about their wives. They had hugged her sweetl

inking about him. I'll be there in an hour

er friends could only guess looking at her reddish cheeks "i

ing about a surprise". Her friends looked at each other and laughed

ssing, Aarti was ready and looked at her friends "wh

ther welcomed him "it's nice of you

ng, if you don't mind" Viraj gave a flirtatious smile at h

d hastily. The old man smiled "it's not that I don't trust you...you'

.I won't allow any gossip to fall on us". Aarti looked at her gra

ghed, as they drove silently in his Range R

..he's all I have in this world..of course I have my uncles but I k

hat with you?" She shrugged "something happened, and naanu

r world". She couldn't miss the possessiveness in his tone but she liked it; it suited him "yes, you're

. They reached Jumeirah and he turned towa

eat please". He sounded so genuine and childlike that she

ar and took her hand as th

he felt goosebumps erupt on her arm but opened her eyes an

fter our marriage" he said, observing

hing in the room was designed in an ancient architecture and there were lots of antique

Vir!"she giggled. He smiled and held h

ster bedroom which was the most beautiful room in the house and gigantic. H

s awesome, I love your surprise". He cupped her face

d a little farther "we..shouldn't be doing this" she got up. He caugh

eling awkward. He raised his eyebrows "you're acting as if w

e smiled and held her hand "I understand..we can wait till our wedding

e impact of those wor

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as the bell rang. She washed her hands

, sitting on one of the chairs. She

a change for once". She gritted her teeth as she knew he was

. "Coffee, with one spoon sugar" he yelled back. Cursi

He looked at his plate "I need ketchup". She stared at him menacing

he mayo on the table "you're really enjoying this, aren't you?

done with him. He removed his glasses "coffee was g

ng at all "that's because your mouth is distasteful, like you"

is one of your many virtues". He wore his g

e our asses, I'm really running out of time here" she sai

the coffee she had prepared but she needed him now "fine

te as she watched him with frustration "whe

l for a few minutes?" He threw his hands in the air "this is me

ney Prithvi? Are you a con artist?" He stared at her

t my lawyer..but first we need to take the provis

ed as they entered. She gave a stern look "legal purposes

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He gazed at the building in front of him "this is the place?"

. She knew he had many questions but o

rti Bhargav..I have an appointment" she told the receptionist who dialled from h

like everything's normal between us"

like he wanted to prot

ate fifties was seated on the cushion chair. He looked up and t

man said and ushered them to sit "I was wonde

Prithvi who pretended to cough. She ignored him and turned to

him "it's a pleasure to meet you" he said. Prith

Aarti piped in "he's a software engine

o be somewhere" she said, trying to b

u have to sign..and there's a meeting with your grandf

ve the documents with me" she opened

ine...let me get the stamp paper" he called

igned them and they got up "thank you so much for your time". He smiled br

ed "I'll be waiting outside"he

utinised look "are you okay?"he asked. Aarti gaped at h

ndfather was my oldest clients here when he visited India...he

not knowing what to say "I..didn't know you

any trouble...don't hesitate to approach

ooked so uncertain but she didn't car

with the receptionist "so..how long you've been w

darling" he beamed at her and held her hand. "What are y

ed his hand away "don't bother..he knows". He snort

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noticed as the bike zoomed

ough for him to hear. He didn't seem to

hold herself as her hands went on t

ad "get down" he demanded. She got down "w

ark look at her "what the hell Aar

t loud at this allegation but he sounded so serious that she

ore..." he said shaking his head. She lost her

and you're doing all this to get your

y life is". He gave a derisive snort "really?you want to talk

uddenly acting like a saint now?"her words cut deep "you just so

m not an opportunist like you! You're all the same! Materialistic and selfish! You would

d sharp as she glared at him with

me call me but I can't! Doub

r eyes "I'm sorry..I don't know what came over me.." she sighed "I'

at way". She looked up at him "I married you because of the will..that's all I

..I need the money..I'm not a con ar

ore thing". He gave a puzzled look "I have a f

expected that reaction "you're kidding right?" She sho

t's a long story and I don't want to talk about it"she took the helmet "

did the same. The drive back to the city

where she lives?"he said and she got do

e raised a quizzical eyebrow "you have a brother?" He sh

"you're not really an orphan are you?" He rolled hi