From Hell To Heaven novel Chapter 28

Dharani POV

One week flew by easily and today is the day we have to submit the presentation to Mr.Knight. His son is also coming to see our presentation. Yesterday, Akash asked me to deliver the presentation. I was very scared. In fact, I literally begged him. Even so, he gives me strength and helped me a lot on giving a successful presentation. However, I am a bit nervous. I know it's a very important deal, and we want it to be successful at any cost. He helped me to practice giving presentation. He suggested some tips to improve myself.

I was in my thoughts when I heard my cabin door opening. Akash stood in the door.

"Angel, ready to go?" he asked.

"Yes" I said to him nervously.

"Don't be nervous. I am there for you, and I am sure you won't let me down. I trust you" he said to me.

"I will never break your trust Akash" I said looking into his eyes.

"All the best angel" Akash kissed my forehead making me smile. I adjusted my hair and white blazer, before we walked into the meeting room.

We both stood in front of the long table in the meeting room, waiting for everyone, as they were coming in one after the other.

Yes...I was definitely nervous but I was also determined to nail this presentation because for my husband.

Finally, Mr.Knight's, his son and his daughter walked in and headed straight to his seat in the head on the table which was directly in front of me. I took a look around and saw everyone seated.

I took a deep breathe and relaxed myself. I started my presentation. I proceeded with the presentation by showing some slides. I described the design in which stone work held the important place of the jewellery and how it gives a traditional and unique look. Then I switch on the projector. I explained each and every design that appeared at the screen. I explained the designs and colours related to the jewellery and how it gives attention to the bride.

"And that is all I made for this presentation" I finished with a smile as I ended the presentation. As soon as I finished it, there was a round of applause for me. I saw Akash's eyes shining with pride, which made me smile.

"Good job Mrs. Mehra!" Mr.Knight said, and I thanked him softly.

"Thanks for designing the amazing jewellery for me" Mr.Knight daughter, Ms. Mia Knight congratulated me.

"Congratulations Mam"Aman shook his hand with mine. Soon the meeting hall was empty as everyone moved out congratulating me, and I was politely smiling at them.

All I was honestly looking forward, was to speak with my husband and share my happiness with him. He is the sole reason for my happiness and my respect today.

Suddenly, Mr.Knight's son came to me.

"Hi I'm Vincent. Vincent Knight. Nice meeting you. You did the great job!" Vincent smiled at me. I smiled back.

"Hi, I'm Dharani. Nice meeting you too Mr .knight" I said to him.

"You are beautiful Ms.Dharani and oh, please call me Vincent" he said as he kissed my hand.

Idiot!  How can he kiss me like that? This creepy guy!! If Akash sees this, what will he think about me?

"It's Mrs.Dharani Akash Mehra, not Ms.Dharani" I heard cold voice behind me and I saw Akash staring at him with his burning red eyes. He held me by my waist as he came closer.

Vincent kept looking at me from top to bottom. I felt uncomfortable and moved in a little to Akash.

"You got a really beautiful wife Mr.Mehra" Vincent commented. Akash tightened his grip around me. I can see he is trying his best to control his anger.

"If your talks are over Vince, can I talk to Mr.Mehra?" I heard Mr.Knight, Vincent dad's voice.

Thanks god! 

"Mr.Mehra, I want you to arrange a fashion show for this jewellery design within two days. I will recommend you some models." Mr.Knight said to Akash.

"Sure Mr.Knight, we will arrange for a fashion show day after tomorrow" Akash replied.

"Ok Mr.Mehra. Vince, can we leave?" Mr.Knight asked his son.

"Yeah, sure dad. Let's leave" He gave me one last look before leaving. I signed and turned to Akash.

Before I could say anything, Akash grabbed my arm and pulled me out along with him. He kept walking fast, and I tried to walk fast along with him.

"Akash, slow please," He turned to looking at me. His eyes softened.

"I am sorry. I just... I got angry when he was looking at you that way! I exactly want to kill him right now!" he shouted angrily.

"It's okay. Calm down Akash, please" I tried to comfort him while walking to his cabin. Finally, we are inside his cabin.

"How can I? That bloody! He kissed your hand! I can't tolerate it. You are only mine and I have every right over you. You are my wife. You are my angel. You are only mine, understand!" he shouted and pulled me to him. His hands were around my waist holding me in a tight grip. I shivered in his arm remembering the past Akash.

"I am not some possession Akash. I am also a human, and I too have feelings" I said with tears flowing down my eyes.

How can he say that I am only his? Only he has been right over me? I accept that he is my husband, but I am not an object to be owned by someone. I am a human, and he should respect my feelings too. I didn't like his possessive character. I heard Akash taking in a deep breath.

"I am sorry angel, if I scared you. I know you are neither an object nor possession to be owned to be me. You are my world. You are my everything. Please forgive this idiot husband of yours." He said pleadingly.

My tears were continuously rolling down my cheeks. I was very happy to give my best in the presentation. I wanted to hug him and thank him, but I didn't except my happiness to live this short.

"Angel, please say something" Akash pleaded.

"I don't like it when you behave like the past Akash" I said pouting.

"Ok. I promise I will never behave like that again. Please forgive me for one last time" he said and kissed my pout. I blushed lightly.

"So, am I forgiven?"he asked hopefully.

"Yes" I nodded my head and smiled.

"You did a fabulous job Angel! I am very proud of you!" he smiled at me.

"Thanks to you. Its because of you that I did without any fear" I said to him.

"Anything for my angel. So let's party!" he told.

"Party?" I asked.

"Yeah, let's go out for dinner" he said.

"No. no. Today I will make your favorite dish for dinner" I said.

"But angel ...." I cut him off.

"No but and ifs. I will make dinner today at our home, and that's final" I ordered him.

Akash POV

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I heard water running sound from the bathroom. I think angel is taking a shower. I felt very bad when I left her kitchen like that.

Because I am afraid. If I kiss her, then I may not be able to control myself. I don't want to hurt her. I don't want to take advantage of her innocence because today I want to make her mine, so badly.

Today's morning incident flashed into my mind. When my angel was giving the presentation, explaining about the jewellery design beautifully, this Vincent guy was giving her lustful looks every now and then. He even kissed my angel hand creepily, flashing his stupid smile to my angel. I was almost going to punch him, but Mr.knight's entry stopped me from doing that.

When he left, Vincent again looked at my angel one last time, from head to toe. That's the point I lost my control. I dragged my angel to my cabin and started shouting at her though it's not her fault. Then I realized my mistake, and I promised her that I will never behave like that again. Now in the kitchen, when she was baking cake for me, I got emotional remembering my mom who left me in between.

However, now I am not alone. My angel is there for me. Then suddenly the emotional surrounding turned into a romantic one. I want her so badly but only if she equally wanted me. Only when she accepts me with love, I will make her mine completely. That's the reason I left her like that and went to our bedroom balcony.

I went to bed and sat when she came out of the washroom. She looked at me with some emotions in her eyes which unfortunately I can't pin point correctly.

Angel was wearing a simple pink saree. How can she look beautiful in a simple saree, without any makeup?

'Because she is an angel!' my mind voice answered.

'Yes, she is' I agreed to my mind voice.

Then we went to the dinning table, and she served me my favorite dish, mushroom pulao and egg masala. I remembered telling her my favourites last week.

A smile crept on my lips. We ate in complete silence. This silence was suffocating me because we always talk while eating.

"Angel, the food is so delicious. Thank you" I started the conversation but she just simply smiled. "Angel, tomorrow is Sunday. So how about we go shopping?" I asked her.

"Why do we have to go shopping? I think you are losing your memory. You already brought me so much that if I want anything, I will just go to my closet and will buy it. I mean to take it" she taunted me.

Damn! I embarrassed myself.

"So, how about we continue watching conjuring movies?" I asked her. She suddenly spilled the water on table and started coughing.

Oh god! I can't control my laughter looking at her horror-stricken face. I burst out laughing. She glared at me, with her big doe eyes.

"Did you get to know that I was scared?" she asked innocently.

"Yes, I knew you were scared but your were very stubborn to accept it. So I pretended to be scared and asked you to switch it off." She smiled at me sheepishly.

"Angel, never try to hide anything from me. Your fear, your confusion, your happiness, your hurt, your pain. Please share with me everything. I am always here for you, ok?" I looked at her. She is in some deep thoughts. I, not wanting to disturb her, so I stood up and went to the kitchen and spotted the chocolate cake waiting for me in the counter. I took it in my hands and started eating it. Chocolate melted in my mouth.

Wow! It's so delicious!

Angel entered the kitchen and started washing the dishes while I stood there admiring her. Then we went into our room. She started removing her bangles and earrings. I can feel something is bothering her. Before I could ask her anything, she suddenly started screaming.

"Ahaaaaaaaaaa Akash!!" She screamed. 

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