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.

want to get some party supplies for the upcoming party in my office. Will you take

can take

weekend. So I want you to take me today.” She

of her. Maybe we can go tomorrow in the evening?” He asked

Please. See you

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

I will take care of the shopping on my own.” She started with me and ended with

You don't have to apologise to her. You go and wait

cut off in

know I should brace myself for the impact. She went out without a word. He is used

tell you to control your tongue? Don't you dare

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

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

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 me.

to get to the extreme to kill me or enjoy the sight of

starters, you have never been pleasant to me. So

let 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

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

is not true.” I got down from the bed and ran in front of him stopping him from

true now. I hate to even see you. You are nowhere close to Anamika.” He said. That was the last string. So he compares me to her.

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

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 think I crossed a line in talking to Preethi. Priya said Anamika was so

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

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