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.

for the upcoming party in my

I can take you this

by this weekend. So I want you to take me today.” She whined and I

Maybe we can go tomorrow in the

Please. See you

brother’s help.” I told her. Arjun is mine

it in 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 and ended with

apologise to her. You go and wait downstairs. I will

don't have to...” She was cut off 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

you dare hurt Preethi. She is very important.”

I struggled to get out

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

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

did wrong that infuriated you to get to the extreme to kill me or enjoy the sight of me drowning in

never been pleasant to me. So me being obnoxious to you serves

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

don't like you.” He turned away to leave the

bed and ran in front

close to Anamika.” He said. That was the last string. So he compares me to her.

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 her

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

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 is a well known character to this house. I should stop making

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