Mom's gift

Divya POV

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I felt a hand reaching for mine, then another on my forehead brushing my hair back.

"Divya?" Daksh called me.

"Get off me" I said roughly and pushed his hand away angrily.

I could see him reaching for my hands, but I pushed it away.

"Don't touch me" I said coldly.

"Listen Divya, I didn't mean to do it. I don't know what came over me, it'll never happen again" he assured me.

"I know it will happen again because my husband is a womanizer. A disgusting, filthy, man whore pervert!" I yelled at him angrily. His jaw clenched tightly as I saw him breathing roughly.

"What did you say?" He yanked me up by pulling my hair in his tight fist. I cried out in agony due to the pressure with which he pulled me.

"I never was a womanizer. I am not a pervert! All girls just throw themselves at me. I may be a flirt, but I changed for you. All this was for you. I fell in love with you woman, but you cheated on me. So you can never call me a womanizer, cause if you dare, you'd dead. Do you get that you blood bitch?" He roared and threw me on the bed. It really did hurt when he called me with those names. I was looking at him with a teary face.

"You're a jerk" I snapped.

Suddenly, he pinned me on the bed. "Today you crossed your limits. You will never disrespect me again. You have seen my heavenly love, and now you will see my pure hatred. I promise I will make your life hell" he said with determination in his voice. I felt a shiver running down my spine.

"Now, let me to sleep. You can also sleep on the bed, but you will stay away from me. If you come close to me, I will throw you on the floor" he said and laid down on his left side. I was so scared with his actions. So I did my best to behave. I laid down beside him silently. Tears were running down my eyes. I never thought he could behave this way with me.

Why is he suddenly behaving like this?

I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, hoping to forget about Daksh's behaviour. Even after a few hours later, I was still tossing and turning around in the bed, unable to sleep. I sighed. Suddenly, my eyes landed on my suitcase.

My mom's gift!

I put the letter in my suitcase deciding to read it when I get time. I stood up from the bed slowly and opened my suitcase. As I took the letter and my phone in my hand, I made my way to the balcony. I sat on the swing and started reading the letter using my phone's flashlight.

The letter begins:

My dear Barbie Doll,

If you are reading this, then the surgery did not go well. I'm sorry doll. I tried my best to beat this kidney disease, but I guess God had other things planned for me. Please don't be mad. Bad things happen in life, and we have to learn to deal with it, no matter how much it hurts.

I know you miss me, and I miss you too. I feel really sad because I won't be able to see you grow up. I wouldn't be able to share your happy and sad moments. I won't be able to see you getting married. I won't be able to see my grandchildren. I told your dad to give this letter to you when you're getting married. I would like to give you some advice about your marriage life.

Marriage is a big step in one's life. Marriage gives us the opportunity to create a new life of love and connection. Falling in love is easy but remaining in love is very difficult. Love is an amazing feeling, but it can also turn into a heart-breaking experience when it is not reciprocated. Marriage is also a test which is meant to reveal how strong love and trust actually is. Give your husband your love, your honesty, respect, trust, and passion.

Love - Real Love is caring about the happiness of another person without wanting anything in return. So give your real love to your husband.

Honest - Don't tell half-truths and expect them to trust you because when the full truth comes out, half-truths are no better than lies. So be honest.

Respect - You have to treat your in-laws as your own family and more like your parents. You have to love and respect them the same way you do with us. Accept them but not with expectations. This way, it will be easier for you to make a special bond with your in-laws.

Trust - All relationships that people build are based on trust they have on the other person's. Without trust, there would be no relationship at all.

Passion - Passion is an intense emotion, a compelling enthusiasm and a desire for something. So give your husband your passionate love.

Follow my words and you will be happy in your married life.

You have to protect your relationship from every evil doll.

I am always with you doll. Only physically we are apart, but our hearts are still attached. I am incredibly blessed to be called by your mother.

This letter is to my son in law:

Dear son, in law,

Divya, she's my baby. She's my only doll. Raising her is my greatest joy. I hope that you are a strong man, full of faith, full of integrity, true character, loyalty and honesty, brave and intelligent. I hope you are gentle with my doll. I hope your are an amazing father of my grandchildren. I believe you will be thoughtful and caring because I believe my daughter will choose wisely.

I hope I'm doing my best to give her all the knowledge I can. I know I won't do it perfectly. I know she'll make mistakes. Will you handle her with care and grace? Will you gently lead her to resolution and purpose? Will you lead her to a heaven life she deserves?

I will always see you two from above, living in a true commitment which will lead your family to a beautiful, happy life.

PS: Doll, don't worry. I'll be on Earth soon.

As I read the letter, tears welled up in my eyes and an overwhelming feeling of sadness filled my heart.

"I promise you, mom. I promise. I will follow your words. Trust me, I love you mom" I whispered looking at the stars. I wiped my tears and went inside the room. I put the letter back in my suitcase. I took a deep breath and made my way towards the bed. I saw Daksh sleeping peacefully on the sleep.

Few months ago, he couldn't go to sleep without cuddling me. But now he doesn't want me to come close to him.

I know I broke his promise and lied to him but what do to? I was worried that if I told the truth he would get angry with me. I sighed and laid down beside him. I was just staring at his face without blinking my eyes. He was so close but yet so far away. I sighed inwardly.

I know someone well planned to take revenge on me.

My first doubt is Karthik, but he is in a coma now.

My Second doubt is on Maya, but I didn't see her in my wedding too. If she was behind these fake photos, I won't leave her. I will show her what she really deserves. I closed my eyes to calm my uneven breathe.

My gaze once again shifted on my husband's face. His hair fell over his forehead. I slowly pushed his hair back. Before kissing his forehead, his hateful words were rung in my ears.

It's easy for you to sleep with anyone.

You're such a sl*t.

Stay away from me. If you come closer to me, I will throw you on the floor.

I controlled myself from kissing him. The thought that he didn't trust me made my heart shatter into a million pieces.

Suddenly, my mom's words came across in my mind.

You have to protect your relationship from every evil, Doll.

"Don't worry mom, I'll do anything to protect my marriage life, and I will prove to Daksh that this was all fakes. I vowed to my mom and drifted into sleep.

Morning______

I woke up as the bright sunlight hit my face. I turned my head to see Daksh, but he was not sleeping beside me. I looked at the clock on the wall after tying up my hair in a messy bun.

What?! It's 8am already?

Oh god! I woke up so late. What will everyone think about me?

I hurriedly went to the washroom to freshen up. After 20 minutes, I came out of the washroom and draped a green chiffon saree around me. I took a pinch of sindoor and applied it on my forehead.

I'm very nervous. I mean I know I shouldn't be, but I can't help it. I went downstairs and saw everyone sitting on the dinning, sipping tea. Pari maa noticed me and smiled at me.

"Good morning doll, did you sleep well?" pari maa asked me.

"Yes, Pari maa. I'm sorry. I woke up late" I told her softly.

"It's ok doll but you have to cook something sweet for us because it is your first time here cooking. It's our custom" Pari maa informed.

Daksh coughed and let out a laugh. "Mom, she doesn't know how to cook and doesn't even care about your custom" he said, mocking at me.

"Doll, you really don't know how to cook?" Pari maa asked me with shocked expression.

"Mom, her parents spoilt her because she's their only daughter. She can't cook, clean or wash the dishes" he said and smirked at me.

"Stop it Daksh" Pari maa warned him.

"I am sorry, Pari maa. I didn't know how to cook, but..." I trailed off. Everyone was looking at me silently.

"But what? "Ana asked me, curiously.

"But I know how to cook sweet because Daksh likes sweet. So for him, I learnt this a few months ago" I said, looking at Daksh face. Those mesmerising black eyes were looking at me with an emotion I couldn't quite figure out.

"Wow that's Daksh favourite. Hmm, I must say you already know everything about my son" Akash uncle said, teasingly. I blushed and went to the kitchen to prepare kheer.

Daksh POV

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"But I know how to cook sweet because Daksh likes sweet. So for him, I learnt it a few months ago" her words really got me shocked.

She is learning to cook, so that some day she succeeds in surprising me.

Oh God, she's confusing me! Is she really loving me?

No! No! She doesn't love me. She's acting like that in front of my parents.

She came out of the kitchen after 20 minutes smiling widely.

"Pari maa, sweet is ready, and I want you all to taste it and tell me how is it" Divya said and served the bowl to everyone in the dining table.

"Divi, the smell and look of it is already making my mouth water" Ana said excitingly.

"Divya, it is really nice" my Dad said and blessed her by giving a diamond necklace.

"Uncle, I can't accept this gift. Your blessings are more than enough for us to live happily" she said.

"Divya beta, your wedding took place in such hurry that I was not in the state to gift you anything. Consider this as my blessing and you have to accept it" my dad told her.

"Doll, accept your uncle's gift otherwise, he will bring you a whole diamond shop" My mom told her teasingly. She smiled and accepted the gift.

"It's beautiful, thanks uncle" She said happily.

"Daksh, How is the sweet? You know I put extra almonds for you, as you like it that way" Divya said, in her sugar-coated voice, faking innocence. I got really angry at her behaviour.

I didn't reply to her question and just say calmly.

"Daksh, she was asking you something" my dad said angrily.

"Ugh! This is the worst dish I have ever tasted! Now happy?" I said, looking at Divya. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Daksh, she's really caring for you. Why don't you understand her genuine concern?" My Dad asked me calmly.

"Why don't you understand dad? That she's just putting up a facade of innocence to betray others" I snapped and threw the bowl on the floor. All were looking at me with shocked expression.

"Dakshhh" My Dad yelled, raising his hand at me but stopped in the mid air.

"Why are you doing this to her? Why Daksh? Please don't commit the same mistake I did 27 years ago. When I married your mom, I abus..." but my mom cut off dad.

"Akash, please stop it. I beg you" my mom said, holding my dad's hand while crying.

I don't understand what mom and Dad hiding from us.

"Daksh, I'm ashamed of being your mother. You're hurting her so much. For God's sake, she's carrying your child. You are not my baby boy. I don't know who are you? I think you're just a stranger to us because my baby boy knows how to treat a woman, especially his wife" mom said angrily.

"Mom, please don't trust her. She is acting very cleverly. This all is just she's putting up to hide her true nature" I told my mom.

Why can't they understand her real face?

"See angel, he is not even realizing his mistake. He will never realize his mistake. He has gone mad" Dad shouted.

"Daksh, from now on, you're not allowed to see anyone of us. I really don't know how to make you understand. Don't think, I am disowning you because I'm not. I'm just waiting for you to realize your mistake and own up to it. If you can't do that, then there is nothing to say. If you don't realize your mistakes, never ever show us your face" My mom said and walked out of my home. Dad and Ana followed my mom silently.

"Mom please don't say that. I'm...I'm..." but Dad cut me off.

"My angel took the right decision. Don't show your face to us until you make up for your mistakes" Dad said sternly.

"Pari maa, please don't do this to him. I feel like I am the reason behind all of this" Divya said to my mom.

I was very angry at her. It is totally my faults. I regret falling in love with her.

"Doll, please don't cry. If he wants his parents' love, he has to realize his mistake soon. Take care of yourself and my grandchild. If you want anything, just call me. I will be always there for you" my mom said kissing her forehead. My family sat on their car and drove off.

After they left, the silence was surrounding the house. My family just abandoned me because of Divya.

"Daksh, I..."I didn't let her finish the sentence. I pulled her towards me harshly.

"This is all happening because of you! The moment you entered my life. I'm surrounded by only bad things. You're a bad omen. I hate you" I roared and her body trembled in fear.

"Please leave me, you...you're hurting me" she whimpered, but I tightened my grip on her arms more.

"I don't care about your pain. In fact, I feel happy seeing you in pain and no one is going to help you here." I yelled at her.

"How can someone change in such a short time? You always used to care for me, and today you're enjoying seeing my pain. I don't know this Daksh, who are you? The Daksh whom I loved would never do this to me" she said brokenly.

"You are the only reason for my changed behaviour. You made me think you love me. You used me and made a game out of my life" I told her venomously. Jerking her away from me, I left from there, shutting my door with a loud thud. I drove off to my office.

I hate her.

I hate her

I hate her

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Precap - "Daksh, you look tired and stressed. It looks like you haven't slept for days" Maya asked me concernedly.

How is it?