Bound by Vows

Payal’s POV

"This one is good" I said while picking up the black colour frock for aashi.

Currently we are in mall for shopping. We as in me, aashi, Kunal and divya.

Mummy told divya to come with us as she was also going for shopping.

She was reductant at first to come with me and honestly feelings are mutual as she clearly stated that she doesn't like me.

Some days back...

"How is it??" I asked everyone as i made a "dal makhani" under the guidance of mummy for the first time in my lifetime and also after my first rasoi in this house.

"Well done bhabhi. i loved it" Kunal said while i smiled. He is truly my brother.

"Its good but i don't understand how come its extra salty as i remember you sprinkle accurate measure of salt earlier" mummy said while i got confused.

I picked a spoon and took a bit only to swallow it down fast. Eww,its to salty. How everyone is eating.

"Please you guys don't eat it. Its too much salty. Eat shahi paneer it is made by mita aunty. It would be fine" i said feeling embarrassed as i couldn't even make a simple dish properly.

"Its okay beta. Its manageable with chappati. And it happens sometime don't take it seriously" papaji said with a smile.

I would say i am lucky to have these people in my life. Thank you god.i silently prayed to build our relationship stronger.

But i am confused how come it is too bitter. When i checked earlier while cooking, it was fine. My gaze fall on divya suddenly, who was eating silently while having an evil type of smile on her face.

Did she? She definitely entered the kitchen when i was cooking. And for few minutes i walked out of the kitchen to see aashi.

I have to confront her. If she did something like that. I have to ask her problem.

After eating, everyone moved to their room while i moved to divya's room to have a word with her after putting aashi to sleep in his room. Since the time he left, we are sleeping in his room peacefully.

I knocked on her door and after few minutes she opened the door.

"What" she asked rudely.

"Why you did that?" I asked straight forward without twisting my words.

"What i did?" She asked in not so confusing tone. She knows what i am talking about but acting all innocent.

"You know what i am saying" i said while glaring her.

"Can you say it clearly.i am sleepy and would not like to waste my time on someone like you" she said while i rolled my eyes.

"Okay so, why did you add extra salt in my dish" i asked her.

She was shocked that i caught her but soon recovered.

"Are you mad? Why would i do that?" She asked trying to control her emotions.

"I have a proof which i can immediately show to everyone" i bluffed only to threaten her.

Maybe she has done this but i wont embarrass her infront of family.

"What proof?" She asked feeling scared. I smirked mentally.

"Do you want me to show it to everyone. I will gladly do that. Then answer Everyone why you did that" i said while turning back.

"Wait. Fine i did that but don't tell anyone else" she said and i turned to face her.

"Why?" I asked simply

"Because i don’t like you" she said

"And what did i do to you to make such impression" i said while controlling my anger.

"Why bhai had to marry someone like you?" She asked.

"Excuse me??? What do you mean by some one like you??" I asked composing myself however from inside i want to burst.

"Someone who don't have any class. not upto our standard.not even educated enough.though Sanjana bhabhi was bitch but at least she had a class and a standard like our society unlike you who do-" she ranted while i stopped her

"Enough" i said when i had hear enough of her disgusting thought.

She stopped and looked at me while making a face. I really want to slap her right now. How dare she to talk rubbish about me like this.

"For your kind information whom you are saying uneducated, i would like to clear it to you i am working as a lecturer in college and in my opinion you won't get such opportunity if you are not educated enough. And second, what standard and class you are talking about.haan.noone become rich by showing off branded clothes or things, or spending money like water. or roaming in audi or bmw. person become rich by his thoughts, his values and his nature" i lectured her and without looking at her moved towards my room.

Sanjana.she mentioned her as bhabhi.that means aashi's mom.why i feel this name familiar.where did i hear this name?i tried to remember while drifting into sleep.

For next few days, she didn't leave any chance to embarrassed me in front of others but i ignored her all attempt.

Since that day i have started ignoring her at my best. When someone has already made a negative image in her mind without knowing me. I am not going to make effort from my side.

efforts will be fruitful only if other person

colour will suit her more" Kunal broke my thoughts while showing me another dress which is

will decide which one to purchase" i

started walking towards trial

decide which one to purchase" i said to

at his suggestion. As i don't have enough money to buy both. I mean i can buy both but i will have to cut down my

dresses and i don't want

counter standing in

want to eat

baby.we will buy you a icecream" i said

Divya?" Kunal said

other showroom to buy her stuff" i informed as she separated herself from us

have our lunch as i am hungry extremely" he said in a baby voice.

than aashi. I have seen how he

"Hmm" i acknowledged.

girl from the

started to take out

this" kunal said when i looked up he

paid? I had

or i pay...its same

"But.." i started again

he said while

shopping bags we moved out of

I would have go in myself but its for ladies stuff and it would be awkward. We will meet you guys in the food court on top floor" he

he pointed and it is indeed for women's stuff like lingerie and

looked around to see familiar

purchasing perfume

behind her. She has 2 perfume brands

noir variant. It’s amazing. You will like

because of my knowledge about this very expensive

definition of "standard". But it

product which i suggested. I smiled

thought but she is actually doing childish acts to drop my

give bhai as a

eyebrows in

tell me that you are not aware about bhai's birthday in next week. He would probably not here on that day but you can gift him when he'll

shrugged my shoulders not knowing what to

bday card" aashi said beside me. I

while divya was silent. Suddenly aashi picked her cold drink glass only to

exclaimed while getting

aashi

washroom to wash it" she said to kunal who nodded his

We continued our lunch.

for around 25 minutes" Kunal asked while looking at

Try her number and

immediately dialled her

"Not reachable" he said.

issue"

past but she didn't

will go and check on her" i said while getting up. Kunal nodded his

her. We will also come downstairs" he

started walking towards washroom which is located at the corner most side

to find it empty. I checked all cabins but

Where is she???

stepped out of washroom to look

heard a faint sound of someone's screaming. I moved towards the source which

woman who is caged in between

continuously

Divya?

when

I will not

i think. I walked fast

it

which he lost his

scared and tears

coming straight into my

took me sometime to recover from shock. Yes shock because she

tightly to console

divya chup.see everything is fine" i said trying to stop

molest me" she

are save and fine"

stopped crying and said

i will teach him a lesson" i said while looking at

towards him and again hit him this time on

touch my sister" i said

me. I am sorry" bastard said while folding his