Chapter 2

His Unexpected Care

Diya’s PoV

I slept on the same bed with Shourya. I remembered the incidents that happened today. How am I married to Shourya all of a sudden? I know him only as a sincere IPS Officer.

I heard that Shourya is not interested in marriage and family. His family resides in the same city, but he stays separate.

I don’t understand why these things happen only to me. I was a widow. I married a person without my consent, and he expired within a short time. Now I married this Shourya, who hates marriage. He doesn’t know that I was a widow.

Shourya married me to save my reputation. If he didn’t say that I was his wife and we married secretly, this society would have named me a prostitute. So, I can’t blame Shourya’s decision. But what bothers me is the fact that this marriage ends with a divorce.

Shourya asked me what to do with this marriage. I told him we could take a divorce after a year. But I am not ready for divorce. I hope I can create a place for myself in his heart soon. But the problem is he won’t believe in love.

Shourya’s PoV

I woke up in the morning and stretched my arms.

“Aah,” Diya screamed as my hand hit her hand. I forgot that she is here.

"I am sorry, Diya," I said.

“It’s ok. What’s the time?”

“It’s 8 am.”

Diya got up hurriedly. She ran to the washroom but stopped and turned towards me.

“Shourya, shall I go to the office?” Diya asked me.

What the hell? How can I say that? It’s her profession. She is the one who should choose whether to go to her office or not. Why is she asking me?

Maybe because yesterday I tied the knot with her. Just with a knot, she gave all rights over her to me. Diya would give up her freedom, her likes, her passion only with my one word. So, from today, I am the supreme in her life.

Is it called innocence or foolishness? I smiled at her question.

“Diya shall I continue my profession or quit it?” I asked only to receive a shocking expression from Diya.

“It’s.. It’s.. Up to.. You.. I mean how can I decide?” Diya said.

“I hope you got my answer to your question,” I left the room saying this.

I took a shower in another room and came to my place. I opened the door and stood amazed, seeing Diya wearing the saree. My heart felt a strange sensation seeing her like that.

Diya looked at me and turned the other side. I went out, closing the door. After some time, Diya opened the door. I went inside.

“I am sorry,” I said.

“Bolt is very hard to lock,” Diya said shyly.

I tested the bolt. I kept a few drops of oil in it.

“Now it works,” I said.

“Diya, this is the spare key to our house. Keep it with you. How will you go to your office? I think your scooty was parked in the parking lot of that hotel,” I said.

“It’s ok. I will manage,” Diya said.

“Your luggage?”

“I will shift it today from the hostel.”

I nodded. I took one step to leave the room but again turned towards Diya.

“Be careful, Diya. I don’t know what will be the consequences of this trapped marriage. Call me if anything is necessary. Keeping you safe is my duty as a Police,” I said and left for my office.

As soon as I reached the office, I got a call from Ranveer’s PA asking me to visit Ranveer’s home. Am I his servant to go to him as soon as he calls me? This Police department became a puppet in the hands of a politician. I deeply regret it. I went to Ranveer.

“Good morning, sir,” I saluted him.

“Good morning, Mr. Shourya. No formalities required. I called you on personal work,” Ranveer said, asking me to sit in front of him on the chair.

I took the seat.

“I don’t think we are that close to discuss anything personal other than the profession,” I said.

“Why do you always see me as your enemy Shourya? Why can’t we be friends?” Ranveer asked me with a smile that irritated me the most.

“I can’t befriend the criminals. I know what you are and how you came to this stage,” I said seriously.

Ranveer took a bouquet from his desk and handed it over to me.

“Congrats and all the best for your married life,” Ranveer said.

I didn’t reply to him.

“Shourya, as you are married now, you may need to face new challenges. Now your enemies may target your wife,” Ranveer warned me with a smirk on his face.

Just then, my mobile rang. I received the call.

“Sir, your wife Diya met with an accident,” someone said from the other side.

I glared at Ranveer, who was giving a cunning smile.

“You,” I shouted and held his collar.

“If you want to see your wife alive, keep your anger in control, Mr. Shourya,” Ranveer said.

I left the hold on his collar for the safety of Diya and went to the hospital.

"Diya, what happened?" I asked Diya, seeing her with a bandage on her head and ankle.

“Nothing, Shourya. It’s just a small accident. Why did you come here leaving your work?”

“Look, I didn’t come for you. I came here as a police officer to file the complaint,” I said, seeing a spark of happiness in her eyes.

I don’t want to give her wrong expectations about me or this relationship. But I care for her as she is an honest and sincere journalist who risks her life.

The doctor came to check on her.

“Doctor, how is Diya?” I asked.

“Your wife is fine, Mr. Shourya. It’s just a small injury. You can take her home now,” the doctor said.

“Thank you, doctor,” I said.

“Diya, I will clear the bill and will take you home,” I said.

“No need. I can handle it. You just go from here,” Diya shouted at me.

What’s wrong with this girl? I noticed that the doctor and nurse were staring at us. I asked them to go out.

“What’s wrong with you, Diya? “

“Nothing. I don’t want a police officer to pay the bill and take me home. Of course, it’s not his duty,” Diya said.

I smiled and went to clear the bill. I cleared the check and lifted Diya in my arms. She looked at me, shockingly. I ignored her expressions and made her sit in my vehicle and took her home. I again lifted her in my arms and carried her inside, and placed her on the bed safely.

“Diya, how did this accident happen?” I asked her.

“Mr. Shourya, I have no intention of filing a complaint against anyone. I am a journalist. Trying to frighten me will have its own consequences and I will show them the consequences. If you leave me for some time, I will take rest,” Diya said.

I left the room and provided her the security at home. I started an investigation into this issue. I am sure Ranveer is behind this.

Diya is dealing with a case of a girl named Ala who stays with Ranveer. There is a talk that a few agents abducted Ala as a part of t********g, and in that process, she reached Ranveer. Everyone says Ranveer and Ala have an affair, but Ranveer never responds to this. Diya is trying to bring out the truth and free Ala from Ranveer. If it comes out, then indeed, Ranveer should resign from the ministry. So, he will try to go to any extent to stop her.