Abandoned wife

Chapter 10

My heart wants you and this is forbidden.

"I am on diet" Akshay said, denying all the dishes prepared by Smita . Hurt is the emotions clearly visible on her face. Everything on the breakfast table is, his once favourite, whether it is chole bhature or parathe or omlet or chiken sandwich or french toast or Irani tea. He refused everything and choose a bowl of fruit salad prepared by the maid.

"I am not the man who can pacify by a fancy meal.Dont use such tactics again. It won't work on me." he said looking towards her.

Smita felt dejected. Last night this man claiming her and now acting like nothing happened between them. Her eyes get moisten  and she felt her brave face starts faltering. She can fight with whole world but in front of him everything crumbled. His words shattered her heart again. She knew they are not on the best of terms but they can share a cordial relationship. Is it necessary to hurt every time?
His words, his actions, his little gesture affects her heavily. Love makes you so vulnerable.. His action tore her heart every time and she tries again stupidly. One warm smile from him and her heart melted, dreaming future with him. Hope which she buried deep in her heart resurfaced, making her yearn something which is forbidden. She felt disgusted with herself for acting like a harmonal teenager each and every time.

She looked towards Akshay who is busy in eating like nothing happened.

"Is it necessary, Akshay, to be this cold towards me?" the question she wanted to asked.

"Good morning, Mumma" Akshita said and hugs Smita from behind.

"Good morning, princess" she holds her in arms and make her sit in her lap. Akshita's eyes widen in surprise looking food dishes at the table.

"Mumma, are we  expecting guest? she  whispered in her ear and Smita nodded in denial.

" Then who will eat all this? next question came.

"This is for us"

"All of this" Akshita exclaimed catching attention of Akshay. She got full attention of Akshay, causing worry in Smita's heart. This man is unpredictable. She doesn't want to hear his hurtful words towards her daughter. Akshita is very sensetive  and shy child. Few bitter words is enough for her tears.

"hmm" moan of Akshita bring her back from her thoughts. Her eyes accidentally met with Akshay  who is sitting across her and awkwardness filled the room. She looks at her daughter who is enjoying her meal. The sight is enough for her to forget everything. Akshita ate more than her diet and Smita struggles to stop her overeating. Akshita finished her meal  and kissed on her cheek happily. Today there is glint in her eyes like never before, contentment is present on Akshita's face. She left for school with Akshay, that is new for Smita.

"Am I not feeding her well?" question arise in her mind. She tries her level best to give Akshita a very good life but there is financial shortcomings. She can't afford a fancy breakfast everyday.
"EVERYDAY" her inner voice mock her. "LADY, YOU DIDN'T GIVE HER A FANCY MEAL SINCE AGES" realisation hit her and she falls on the sofa.
"Is it that easy to win Akshita's heart?" She questioned herself .
Just a fancy meal and her daughter forget everything. She didn't even ask her to go with him. Today she forget to say her goodbye. May be its not intentional from her side but she felt hurt. She felt sidelined.
His warning of 'snatching Akshita from her', scared her. Earlier its impossible but today he broke the tradition between mother daughter. He created gap between them. She prepared food to impress him but this new development between father - daughter is unexpected. She always wanted this. The sight of Akshay holding his daughter's hand, is her dream. Today this dream is fulfilling yet she felt anxious.