Her Second-Hand Husband!

Chapter 44: 43. A Friend?

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.

party

not? I can take

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

her. Maybe we can go

See you changed your

always take up your brother’s help.” I told her. Arjun is

different sense. Sorry, Anika. He is my friend. My only friend. It’s ok Arjun, I will take care of the shopping on my

You go and wait downstairs. I will be down

was cut off in

wait down.” He told her in a passive aggressive state. Now I know I should brace myself for the impact. She went

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

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

angry at me. You tried to murder me. Why? What did I do?” 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 down from my forehead near my ears due to the heat of his coldness towards

extreme to kill me or enjoy the sight of me drowning in the water?” I shouted at him gulping down the ball of fear. It

have never been pleasant to 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

to know why? I don't like you.” He turned away

and ran in front of

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

He brushed my shoulders as he walked past me. He likes me, I can feel it. Something is bothering him from admitting it to me. I am making problems with the maids and now I tried to put his friend in

priya. Since it is a huge home, the only time we all meet is during breakfast. As I missed breakfast

room and Savithri was talking to her with all her teeth out. She gave her something to drink and it looks like Preethi is a well known character to this house. I should stop making enemies with the

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