The Accidental Wife by Simi K. Rao

Author:Simi K. Rao [Rao, Simi K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kando Books
Published: 2015-03-04T08:00:00+00:00

‘Freedom’

Rihaan was running on adrenalin, doing procedures back-to-back, until one of his colleagues forced him to go home.

When he arrived, he found Naina packing. “Are you going on a trip somewhere?” he asked curiously. She seemed agitated which he thought was unusual for her.

“No. I’m leaving, as in moving out,” she said, continuing to cram clothes into a large suitcase.

“Why, if I may ask?”

She glanced at him, and it only served to agitate her further. “I’ve overstayed my welcome,” she snapped.

“If it’s because of what I said last night, then I’m sorry. Don’t take it personally. I was just…”

“…venting in a stressful situation?” she retorted.

“Yes,” he said, unable to conjure up anything better.

She smiled, but the expression didn’t meet her eyes. “You weren’t. You meant every word you said. And by doing so you woke me up from a deep sleep. Thank you.”

“I don’t understand. I woke you up?”

“Yes, woke me up, and at the right time too. You’d made it quite clear in the beginning that we were in a sort of business relationship. It was just me, foolish me, who began to read more into it. I shouldn’t have. This arrangement won’t work anymore,” she said looking cool and serene.

“Tell me why not?” he demanded, not thrilled at the image she painted of him.

***

“Because I don’t want to get attached to something that doesn’t belong to me. Got it?” she said, her voice trembling, as she fought to keep her tears in check. She succeeded narrowly.

He didn’t respond.

Naina could see that her words had thrown him off completely, as if he’d had no hint whatsoever. How dumb could he be? She nearly felt sorry for him. He had the same ‘lost puppy’ look in his beautiful eyes, the one that had proven to be her undoing, landing her in this painful situation in the first place. No, she wouldn’t, couldn’t allow herself to be hurt again. Regarding him calmly, she said, “If you’re concerned about your family finding out, don’t worry. Your mother has my number and she knows to call me first for anything and everything. It’ll be just like before and no one need be the wiser. But we can’t continue living together here.”

“But where will you stay? You can’t afford a place of your own,” he interjected.

“Someone at work has offered to share their pad with me…it’s not here, maybe an hour or so away. But it’ll do fine, I think.”

“Then please let me help. I can ask around,” he said, not giving up. “I’m sure we can find you someplace more convenient.”

“No. I will not accept any more of your help. I don’t want to impose on you any more than I have already.” She dismissed his offer with a firmness he couldn’t contest. “Au revoir Rihaan.”

***

Hands thrust deep in his pockets, he looked on as she struggled with her bags, politely refusing any help. She was right. It was a perfect arrangement. She had provided him with an easy way out—a godsend, no

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