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

not? I can take you

by this weekend. So I want you to take

we can

Please. See you changed

You can always take up your brother’s help.” I told

It’s ok Arjun, I will take care of the shopping on my own.” She started with me and ended with Arjun. Arjun’s

you now, Preeth. You don't have to apologise to her. You go and wait downstairs. I will be down in

don't have to...” She was cut off in the middle by my

should brace myself for the impact. She went out without a word.

control your tongue? Don't you dare

go. Let me go.” I struggled to get out of his grip but soon I realized it is not easy to escape

You tried to murder me. Why?

Haha, you think of 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

the extreme to kill me or enjoy the sight of me drowning in the water?” I shouted at him gulping

to me. So me being obnoxious to you serves

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

why? I don't like

and ran in front of him stopping

even see you. You are nowhere close to Anamika.” 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 very issue I was afraid of has happened. He compared 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 tongue

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

was amazed at the scene I saw when I got down. I saw Preethi sitting in the dining room and Savithri was talking to her with all her teeth out. She gave her something to drink and it looks like Preethi