Anupama's POV:-
"Shh don't wake mum-mum, let her sleep for some more time."
"Me want mum-mum."
"I know but Papa will feed you breakfast and your puppies are waiting for you."
"Puppiesh? Yeahhhhh..."
"Shhh no screaming."
I hear footsteps heading out of the room before opening my eyes. It's really hard to pretend to sleep when you are awake the whole time. But I didn't want to interrupt Mr. Bianchi and Advira's hush-hush talk, though they were pretty loud to not wake a person up.
I look at the digital clock that is situated on the nightstand and see that it's already 7 AM so I hurriedly get up before getting inside the bathroom for my morning routine. I get ready in a peach color plazo suit which is a gift from Dadabhai.
I am not much of a shopper so it's Dadabhai, Mamoni, or Jasmine Di who has bought my clothes. Yesterday when I came across the huge walk-in closet in this room, I was shocked beyond imagination. Because the closest is full of different types of clothes, accessories, footwear. First, I thought that they were someone else. However, Melody informed me that Mr. Bianchi had ordered her earlier to get a closet full of things for me.
I have to talk to him, he can't just spend his money on these useless things. If he so much wants to spend his money then he should find another way to spend it without wasting on me. But how will I say this to him? He seems like a very strict person to me. If I directly tell him to stop spending money on me then he will definitely not agree with me because for him money is not a problem. So, I have to think about something else. Hmmmmm.
Suddenly, I hear a sound as if someone is scratching on the door. So I get in near the door before opening it slightly to see who it can be. But to my horror, there is a giant dog standing in front of me. I try not to scream in fear because it might bite me.
"H-e-y cu-t-e d-oggi-e le-t me g-o." But it only tilts his head while looking at me. I don't know what breed it is but it has midnight black fur all over its body.
"Fonsie! What are you doing here?" Melody yells at the dog who whimper in return.
"Papa has told you all not to come in here but still you didn't listen to him. Now, he will be very angry with you and will not let you play with your baby sister." Melody says standing in front of the dog who lays down on the floor before covering its eyes with the front paws. Okay, that's a really adorable gesture, I have to admit.
"No, you can't act cute to hide your mistake. Now get out of here or Nonna will tell Papa everything." The dog looks at me with sad eyes before trotting out of there.
"You know, you didn't have to scold the dog so badly." I tell Melody who is rubbing her forehead.
"I know but they need to understand that you are scared of them so they should stay away from you." She is looking exhausted.
"Are you okay Melody? You are not looking good to me." I state before putting my hands on her forehead. Luckily, she doesn't have any fever or cold.
"It's just a headache dear, nothing more. One cup of tea will make me feel happy. Let's go to the dining room for breakfast." She replies while smiling at me. I return her smile but still have a feeling that it's not a simple headache.
When we get in the dining area all the maids bow before us except one girl who is giving me a look of distaste. Melody has already introduced everybody to me yesterday so today we don't need any discussion and If I remember correctly her name is Linda. Like yesterday, she is wearing a very revealing outfit. I have learned that Melody has chosen the outfits for the maids but Linda never listens to her and wears whatever she wants. I shake my head before taking a seat on the table. Melody serves me delicious breakfast before taking a seat beside me.
"Where is Mr. Bianchi and Advira?" I ask when I don't see them anywhere.
"They already have their breakfast and now they are outside doing something which I don't know what. By the way, what is the meaning of our little princess's name? The name sounds very beautiful." Melody comments while I smile in return.
"Advira means born to be a leader. The name is given by my cousin's fiancee Jasmine, whom I love to refer to as my sister as well." I reply happily but soon my mood changes remembering about my family. I haven't talk to anyone of my family and it's already one day that I have come here. But how will I call them? Thakurmaa hasn't returned my phone and I don't think Mr. Bianchi will like it if I get out of the house without his permission.
"What are you thinking about?" Melody asks me.
"But Samuel has been hurt so badly. What if Mr. Bianchi gets hurt too?" I ask looking at her.
"This is not new for him. He has some type of understanding with animals so he is able to make amends with them easily. Look at him now." She says while pointing at something. I turn around and see that Mr. Bianchi is riding the horse without any problem. He has a victorious smile on his face and the horse seems to be calm. He stops after a few moments before petting the horse without getting off its back.
"See I told you that there is nothing to worry about. I like to call him an animal whisperer." Melody laughs making me laugh too along with her. I notice that Mr. Bianchi is coming near us but he has a cut in his arms.
"What happened?" I ask him.
"Just got a little cut while playing with Blaze." He answers back.
"Ummm Blaze?" I ask not knowing who he is talking about.
"Blaze is the horse I was riding before. Where is our little princess? It's been quite times that I have seen her." He says while walking. Melody has already left when she noticed that Mr. Bianchi is coming towards us. I start to walk beside him because I have something to tell him, more like ask him.
"She is playing in the garden with the dogs and two maids are there with her." I reply not looking at him.
"Why do you fear the dogs so much?" He asks me.
"When I was in elementary school, Riya and her friends used to throw stones at the stray dogs while coming from school. But they used to run away from there leaving me alone to face the wrath of the angry dogs. Although the dogs never scratch me or bite me, but it still left a deep impact on my mind." I answer him honestly. I don't know why but I feel comfortable enough to tell him about my childhood.
"I have a lot to ask you about your family but not so soon. I don't want you to feel any pressure or anything. I am just being curious and I hope I can get to know more about my wife." He says with a smile, not a teasing type of smile but a real smile.
"There is not much to know about me but I will be happy to answer your questions." I reply shyly. After that, we don't say anything but walk beside each other. I think this marriage and this new life is not that bad to live with. I am getting a feeling of being independent for the first time in my life and truth to be said I am really enjoying it.
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