His Doll
Chapter 8- Raghav!

Author's p.o.v

Listening to Abhinav, Devika became frozen on her place. She is looking at Abhinav with a fearful expression. Sweat beads are forming on her forehead.

And Abhinav is seeing her with pure disgust. He is thinking that devika also loves Raghav.

Their eye contacts are broken when

Raghav said," Devika, you can't do this to me. I love you".

Abhinav looked at Raghav and again punched Raghav. Raghav landed on the floor with a thud.

This time Devika can't see anymore this whole drama. She understood that Abhinav is going to be violent with Raghav. Though she doesn't love Raghav but she wants to save Raghav from Abhinav's wrath because of humanity.

She said," Listen, Raghav. I never loved you. You proposed me and I had always rejected you. So, don't create drama here".

Raghav stood up from the floor and said crying," I know devika. But, I love you. What can I do! Without you, I will die. Please don't marry him".

Devika is totally afraid, nervous and exhausted seeing all this drama. She just wants to end all this as soon as possible.

She tried to make him understand saying that" Raghav, I respect your feelings but I don't love you. You can't force someone to love you".

Raghav tried to say something when Abhinav yelled," Guards".

And immediately Abhinav's guards came running. Abhinav barked on them," How he entered here? Where were you, morons? The guards lowered their heads because they don't know how Raghav came here.

Well, Raghav came here with the help of the priest. This is unknown to Abhinav yet. If he comes to know that than the priest will see death for sure.

Abhinav signalled them to hold Raghav and they obliged.

Abhinav said to Raghav," You tried to spoil my marriage! And claiming that you love my would-be wife!! I am surprised seeing your audacity! What did you say you will die without her? Hmm.? Then let me show you something. "

Saying that Abhinav turned at Devika and pulled her into his arms. Devika is already afraid and now Abhinav's close proximity is making her more afraid.

Abhinav tied the mangal sutra(nuptial chain) around Devika's neck and put a large amount of vermilion on her hair partition. Then he did something which made the whole audience more shocked who were already in too much shock seeing all this drama.

Abhinav kissed Devika on her lips in front of everyone. He kissed her very nastily licking her lips with his tongue. He also bites her lips.

He isn't caring that his family and her family is standing here. He is thinking that Devika is now his and he can do anything with her.

Arnav closed his eyes because he can't see anymore. Avantika is totally expressionless. Arushi is seeing Devika with a pitiful expression. And Devika's whole family is standing like statue. They never expected that something will happen like that.

And about Devika, she is crying in Abhinav's embrace. Her eyes are closed because of shame. She can't look at anyone. Her lips are slightly swollen because of Abhinav's rough kiss. Abhinav held Devika's hand and stood her up in front of Raghav. Raghav is in total shock. His eyes are looking dead. He can't digest the fact that Devika is now someone else's wife.

Abhinav said," Are you seeing that mangal sutra and Vermilion? I have put them on her. From this moment, she is only mine. If you dare to put your eyes on my wife then I will shove burning rod inside your eyes. And say thanks to God that I am not killing you because today is my wedding. And I don't want to make my hands dirty with your filth today.

Then,

Abhinav ordered his guards to beat Raghav and throw him out. And his Guards obliged him.

Everyone is silent because they don't have the courage to talk before Abhinav.

Abhinav said to everyone, "That's enough drama for today. Arnav, Avantika and Arushi go back to the car."

They obliged Abhinav like obedient kids. Before leaving the hall Arnav gives a pitiful expression towards devika. He wants to stop all this but he is helpless. He can't talk before his brother!! Then Abhinav's siblings left the place.

Abhinav looked at Devika who is crying non-stop. He said with a timid voice to her ear," You dare to have a relationship with that bastard. Tonight will be the last night when you will think about another man. Now say goodbye to your family like a good daughter. I am waiting ".

Devika has started understanding Abhinav. She understood that tonight Abhinav will show her actual hell. She ran towards her mother and hugged her tightly. She isn't letting her mother go.

Bhabani asked Abhinav," May I talk with my daughter alone for some time?

Abhinav nodded his head and went back to his car. Neel and Ruhi left the hall and now devika and Bhabani are alone.

Devika hugged her mother again and said with a scared tone," Ma, I don't want to go with him. Didn't you see how he humiliates me? Please ma, don't send me away.

Devika isn't letting her mother go like if she removes her hand than her mother will vanish.

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Bhabani slowly removed herself from Devika's hug and said, " dear, he is your husband now. He has every right on you. Moreover, you are now officially his. I can't hold you back. You have to go with him. Don' you remember his contract?

Devika is understanding everything but she isn't willing to go with Anirudh.

Bhabani said," Dear, always listen to him. Make him always happy. Be a good wife and make me proud".

Devika isn't ready to go anywhere. She is clutching her mother's saree like a kid who doesn't want to go to school.

Bhabani makes her understand everything with very difficulty and takes her towards Abhinav's car.

Abhinav is already sitting there. His expression is impassive but his eyes are saying another thing. Rage is clear on his black orbs.

Before sitting inside the car devika hugged her siblings and ma. Then she sits beside Abhinav. He doesn't look at her. He ordered the driver to start the car. Before that bhabani said to Abhinav," Mr Agnihotri, please take care of my daughter. She is very fragile and still young. Please, try to cope with her gently".

Abhinav just smirked and looked at Devika. He trailed his fingers on her cheek and said fixing his eyes on her," She is my doll. I will take good care of her".

Devika said nothing. She is seeing her lap. Tears are coming out from her eyes. But she isn't making any sound.

She is totally tired of everything. First Abhinav's cold behaviour, then Raghav's drama and now Abhinav's warning.

The driver has started the car and now Devika is going far from her home. She is hiccuping remembering her family.

Suddenly Abhinav's voice echoed through the whole car and devika trembled because of a sudden loud voice. Abhinav roared," Stop your crying right now or I will put chilli powder on your eyes after reaching at home."

Devika wiped her tears and stopped hiccuping. The driver is seeing everything through the front glass. Abhinav noticed and warned the driver," Your eyes are roaming too much. If you want to be alive than concentrate on your driving.

The driver immediately composed himself and looked towards the road.

Abhinav holds devika putting his hand on her shoulder. He pulled her to his embrace and started pressing her shoulder harshly. He is putting too much pressure on her shoulder. Devika is feeling pain but kept her mouth mum. She doesn't want to hear his another scolding.

Abhinav asked with his cold voice," Tell me about your relationship with that bastard. If you dare to lie than trust me you will regret your birth"

Devika is wriggling on his embrace but can't free herself from his embrace. After a few futile attempt, She gives up and started saying," He is one of my college fellows. He proposed me many times but I have always rejected him. I never give him any chance. That's all."

Abhinav nodded his head and said dangerously," I will check you are saying the truth or not. If I replace anything disappointing for me than your punishment will be severe."☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐