His Doll novel Chapter 11

Devika's p.o.v

I am sleeping on the floor peacefully though it's very hard. But I have accepted this hard floor thinking it as a soft bed. Where my destiny is now totally shattered and I can't do anything, This floor's hardness is nothing compared to my current situation.

I woke up from my sleep feeling a kick on my waist. I sat back on the floor and saw my husband is standing in front of me towering my small self. Then, I understood that he has again kicked me. My lower region is still paining and this kick added more pain on my body. Few drops of tear escaped from my eyes.

He fisted my hairs and said with his usual dangerous voice," I have some rules for you. If you don't follow them or try to deny my command then you will get severe punishment ".

I am still afraid of him from last night. I asked him with tearful eyes," please, don't beat me. I will follow your every rule".

Satisfied by my answer, he said," that's my good doll. About the rules, I will tell you very soon. First, go to the washroom and freshen up then come downstairs for breakfast. I will tell you the rules there."

Saying that he left the room. I am now hell scared thinking about his rules. I am wondering what kind of rules he is talking about. His rules will be sick like him for sure.

I went to the washroom, did my morning routine and changed my previous saree. I wore a light orange colour saree and came out of the washroom. I looked at the mirror and saw that his bite marks are still visible on my exposed skin area. If anyone notices them then I will definitely feel embarrassed. I tried to put some concealer but someone snatched the concealer from my hand. I looked at the person and saw my husband who is looking angry. He slapped on my face again. I just closed my eyes touching my cheek which is stinging.

" If you try to cover my marks then I will permanently mark you with a burning rod. Don't you dare to do that". He said with an angry voice. I am looking at the floor lowering my head. If I open my mouth then he will again slap me. So, I didn't say anything.

He noticed that I haven't put my vermilion on my hair partition. He held a huge amount of vermilion in his hand and put this on my head. This thought is making me sick that I have to put vermilion of his name. This animal's name.

He holds me tightly by my waist and asked," which food you hate most and can't eat?"

Listening to his words I looked at him with wide eyes. What's he asking me at early in the morning. Is he insane!!

" I asked you a question " he barked on my face and I opened my mouth," Meat. I don't like meat. I am a vegetarian ".

" So, it's true that you don't like meat. Let's go for breakfast. I have arranged special items for you ".Saying that he dragged me to the downstairs at dining space.

Author's p.o.v

Abhinav and Devika reached dining area and every maid bowed down their head seeing Abhinav. They greeted him and as usual, he said nothing. Abhinav's siblings are here. Arnav and Arushi greeted both Abhinav and Devika. But Avantika only greeted Abhinav. Devika didn't understand one thing why Avantika hates her. Devika just smiled at Arnav and Arushi and tried to act normal.

Arnav looked at Devika and noticed the red marks on her neck area and her wrists. He understood what his brother had done with her. He lowered his eyes in shame and never looked at her again.

Abhinav took his sit and said every one to seat back. Everyone obliged him. But Devika isn't understanding where she should sit though the table is very large. She found an empty chair beside Arushi and went to sit there. Before she could sit there Abhinav yelled," Who permitted you to sit there?"

Everybody gasped hearing his sudden yelling. They are seeing him with confusion and fear. Because nobody wants to see his anger at early in the morning. Devika is looking at him with helpless eyes. She asked timidly," Where should I sit?".

" Here".Abhinav yelled and pointed his one finger to the floor near his feet.

Devika is seeing him with disbelief. She can't believe that he is saying her to sit on the floor in front of everyone. She remembered his words that he will humiliate her. And he has started humiliating her. Devika couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She put her palm on her mouth and started crying. Her muffling sound of crying can be heard throughout the whole room.

Arnav said," Bhai, she is your wife. That's not her place".

Abhinav just looked at Arnav and immediately Arnav looked down. Abhinav's one look is enough for him to keep his mouth shut. And then nobody dares to say anything. Devika is still standing here looking at the floor crying.

"Are you going to sit or not"? Abhinav's word echoed throughout the whole room.

Devika understood that if she refused him then he will get mad and can do anything to her. So, she decided to obey him.

With limping legs, she went towards him and sat on the floor near his feet. Every maid is looking at Devika with a pitiful expression. Arushi tried to say something but looking at Abhinav she lost her courage and concentrate on her food.

Abhinav called one of the maids and ordered her," From today you will cook meat for my wife daily. She will eat only boiled meat without any spice. Whatever it's breakfast, lunch or dinner she will only eat meat. If I see her eating something else than I will punish you all".

All the maids gulped down hard and nodded their head. His all siblings heard him. Confusion and curiosity are visible on their face but dare not to ask him any question. Abhinav looked down at Devika and saw her sitting near his feet and crying. He holds her hair and said," This is my first rule. You will only eat boiled meat from today. Do you understand? "