Her Second-Hand Husband!

Anika’s PoV

I woke up on a bed. Am I dreaming? Am I dead? Is this heaven? Or is this hell? I died from drowning in a swimming pool. My husband whom I love dearly pushed me in the water though he knew that I didn't know how to swim. He tried to kill me precisely. But why? He is angry at me, why? Angry that he would even kill me? What did I do?

“Shhh, relax, Anika. Don’t strain yourself.” I heard a lady sitting beside me.

“Am I dead?” I asked her.

“Haha, you are pretty alive. I have told Arjun not to teach you swimming anymore. How are you feeling?” she asked me.

“Feeling numb, I guess.” I told her unsure of what I actually feel. “Who are you?” I asked her.

“You don't remember me? I am Preethi, Arjun’s closest friend. I came to visit him as he didn’t go to the office today. Guess what, he is taking care of his sick wife.” She said, winking at me. I remember her, she came to our engagement too. She has this uncanny resemblance to someone I know. Who?

“Also, I am Praveen’s twin sister.” She said that answered my unasked question.

“Oh I was just thinking, who do you resemble?”

“I could read that on your face. Arjun has gone down to bring some hot tea for you.” She said.

“Oh, you are awake?” I heard my man’s voice from the door. He is ever so handsome in his grey t-shirt and a black shorts. God, why am I feeling scared and aroused all at the same time? Yes, he tried to kill me.

“Here, have some tea. How are you feeling?” He sat near me on the bed and felt my cheeks and forehead with the back of his hand. I couldn't stop but to lean into his touch.

“I am feeling better.” I took the tea from his hands.

get some party supplies for the upcoming party in my office. Will you take me shopping?” Preethi

not? I can take you this

So I want you to take me today.” She whined and I don't like how she is clinging on to

take care of her. Maybe we can go tomorrow in the

Arjun. Please. See you changed your

can always take up your brother’s help.” I told her. Arjun is mine to flirt or whine or love or get

a different sense. Sorry, Anika. He is my friend. My only friend. It’s ok Arjun, I will take care of the shopping on my own.” She started with me

to apologise to her. You go and wait downstairs. I will be down in a minute.” He

you don't have to...” She was cut

wait down.” He told her in a passive aggressive state. Now I know I should brace myself for the impact. She went out without a word. He is used to people obeying him without a word and I am

to control your tongue? Don't you dare hurt Preethi. She is very important.” He said gripping my elbow

you are hurting me. Let me go. Let me go.” I struggled to get out of

tried to murder me. Why? What did I do?”

yourself as a match to me to consider you my enemy? If at all I wanted you dead, you wouldn't be talking to me now.” He told me coldly that sent chills down my spine. I could feel the string of sweat trickle

the extreme to kill me or enjoy the sight of me drowning in the water?” I

starters, you have never been pleasant to me. So me

me know what bothers you. I truly cannot wrap my mind around the things you do. You hurt me in the name of sex. You threw cash on me in the context of paying me for the pleasures you got from hurting me. You tried to treat me like a whore. You took me to your workplace and employed me as an attender that doesn't come close to my degree. You pleasured me on your office desk and made me euphoric like you wanted to make the wrong you did in the morning right. You brought me home and tried to sink me in the water. Obviously you pulled me out when I gave up trying to save myself. You are so confusing! Why, Arjun? Why?” I bursted out to him. I cannot take it up

to know why? I don't like you.”

got down from the bed and ran in front of him stopping him from

He said. That was the last string. So he compares me to her. He doesn't like me as much as he liked her. The

admitting it to me. I am making problems with the maids and now I tried to put his friend in her place. I should stop talking my mind out. I should try and be more diplomatic. Advay was right, my sharp

taught me my daily routine as my uncle asked me to take care of the household along with maintaining the maids. I got down to let the maids know of today's menu and to greet aunty and priya. Since it is a huge home, the only time we all meet is during breakfast. As I missed breakfast today, I wanted to go meet them. Also, I

drink and it looks like Preethi is a well known character to this house. I should stop making enemies with the