Chapter 3

Sakshi’s PoV

“Behave yourself at the party. Don’t show your old behaviour. Stop attracting men here,” Randhir said, hurting my self-respect one more time. Of course, these days that became his daily routine.

I nodded, controlling the tears. He made these tears my companion forever, as he said. Yet, whatever I do or don’t, he would torture me to enjoy my tears. How could someone enjoy the tears of their beloved if they truly love them? Does their hatred blind them, or is love powerless before their hatred? Being helpless and stuck in this toxic relationship, I agreed to his orders.

I sat on a chair as Randhir left me there. I couldn’t find where he is. I felt tired and what all I need is just a good sleep. However, I can’t go without informing Randhir because if I do so, this would be my last day. Randhir came there with two glasses of wine.

“Have it, I brought it for you,” Randhir said, shocking me.

“I quit wine,” I said.

“Is it so, Mrs. Randhir? Did you quit drinking before our marriage or after the marriage. I know well that you love to have wine. Stop faking before me and have it. I am not going to say anything to you,” Randhir said.

I remembered the past where I loved to have wine and how many times Randhir requested me to stop drinking as I lose the control over me after having the wine. And not listening to his those words turned my life into a misery today.

“I stopped drinking before our marriage,” I said.

“No problem. Restart it now. I know how this party environment makes you crazy and happy. Do whatever you want, baby. Enjoy the party. I know well that you have no happiness with me. So, at least be happy here,” Randhir said.

I remembered the words which I said to Randhir in the past. I thought to reply to him but a girl came to him asking for a dance. Randhir went with her and started dancing with her. I felt possessive seeing their dance. Randhir touched her waist and I clenched my fist. Randhir didn’t like parties and his priority is always me and then, his business. However, he never stopped me from partying but always warned me to be cautious and he used to take lot of care about me and my safety. My eyes were about to rain but suddenly stopped hearing someone’s voice.

“May I take the seat, Mrs. Randhir? By the way, I am Randhir’s former business partner, Nandagopal. You can call me Nandu.”

“Hello,” I said.

My eyes were on Randhir dancing with someone else but still observing me with anger. I was frightened but didn’t understand what to do. I know he hates me talking to any guy whoever it is and he can dance with whoever he wants. Randhir stopped dancing and came to me.

“We are leaving,” Randhir said.

“Hey, why are you leaving so early? After all it’s your wedding party, Mr. Randhir,” Nanda Gopal said.

Randhir gave a death glare to him and then, caught my hand dragging me to the car. We reached home and he dragged me to the room, throwing me on the floor.

“You will never change. If I am not with you for a few minutes, you have started flirting with another guy. How dare you to do that even after warning you to be in your limits? Is he that handsome and manly?”

“I am sorry but I didn’t talk anything with him. He just came and introduced himself. Trust me,” I said.

“Shut up, I am not going to trust you. I will give you the punishment so that you would never do it again. Come with me,” Randhir said.

I followed him silently praying to the God to save me. He took me to the kitchen and turned on the burner of the stove. I didn’t understand what he is doing. He took a steel spatula and burnt it.

“Open your mouth,” Randhir said, and I shivered listening his order. I tried to walk back but he grabbed my hand and squeezed it hard making me scream. As soon as I opened my mouth, I closed my eyes preparing myself for the punishment. But, I heard the sound of spatula hitting the floor. Randhir threw it on the floor.

“Remember, this is the last warning to you. Next time if I find you talking with any man other than me, you will face the worst punishment. Now get up and arrange the bed.”

I got up slowly and did as he said. He laid on me and started torturing me by remembering my past words and deeds with his continuous harsh words. His non-stop accusations about my character made me cry. He left me after some time. I tried to get up but I couldn’t as I am weak because of not having food properly which he didn’t even notice. He left me in the room and went off downstairs. I was thankful to God as Randhir didn’t ask me to sleep on the balcony even today. After some time, I heard his car sound and understood that he had gone out.

I cried for the whole night and slept in tears. I tried and got up slowly from the bed in the morning. By catching the wall, I went slowly to the washroom and took a hot shower. I couldn’t walk because of dizziness but slowly searched for Randhir in the house. I didn’t understand where he is. Maybe he didn’t return to the house the last night.

I tried calling Randhir but his mobile was switched off. Two days passed off but he didn’t reach home. I called to his office and they too said that they don’t have any information. I was worried for Randhir. I gave a police complaint finally, praying that Randhir should be safe.

I got a call from the police and I went to the hospital. I saw him there. His legs and head had bandages. I was shocked seeing him on the hospital bed.