Chapter 1

• Prologue
• "You bitch, how dare you?" "Were you trying to seduce my husband?" she shouted and slapped me hard.
• Tears started rolling down my cheeks.
• What a cruel fate I have.
• "My family gave you shelter and you tried to snatch my husband, you bloody homewrecker!" She shouted again and clutched my hair in a tight grip, making me shout in pain.
• I don't know what to do. There was no one to help me, and she was labelling me as a bitch and a home wrecker.
• Suddenly, she stood in front of me and strangled my neck. I wasn't able to breathe. Tears blurred my vision as she yelled more profanities at me. I struggled and tried to push her, but it was impossible. Finally, I pushed her with all my might, and she fell, her head hitting the table. I gasped, placing my hand in my mouth.
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• It's your mistake, it's all your mistake. Just because of you, I lost my precious one. "I hate you so much," he shouted, and she cried, shaking her head.
• I haven't done anything. "Please listen to me," I said, stuttering and crying.
• "I don't want to hear anything. You are indeed a witch. You destroyed everything. "You destroyed me," he said, and then slapped it on my cheek. I stumbled and clutched the chair for support.
• He slapped me.
• My own husband slapped me.
• I tried to speak, but nothing came out of my mouth. Go away, go away. "I don't want you in my life," he shouted, and a tear escaped
• from my eyes.
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• She came out of her small house with her hair tied in a loose bun, her hair strands dancing on her glowing face. She ran behind the small babies, playing with them; her anklet made soothing sounds.
• She laughed and giggled as she played with them, and her mother approached her, slapping her on the back of the head as she saw her acting like a child.
• Her mother tapped her on the shoulder.She turned and pouted, trying to melt her mother.
• "What is this?" Brinda scolded you. I told you not to play with kids. You aren't a child anymore. You've grown up now. "
• "Ohh Amma, chill I was just playing, I didn't commit any crime, "she answered, giggling.
• Brinda held her arm and dragged her inside their house, locking the door behind her.
• "What is this, huh? Don't you know how to drape a scarf?Listen, Sharanya, leave this carefree attitude of yours."
• "We aren't like those rich people; we are poor," her mother said angrily.
• "Ufff my maa, everything is fine," she said, hugging her mother.
• "Accha okay, tell me, did you take your medicine?" She questioned her mother, but she didn't answer.
• "Ohh maa, how can you be so careless? You never take care of yourself. " Sharanya frowned, slapping her forehead and taking out her medicine.
• Her mother smiled, seeing her concern. "Have this," Sharanya said, handing her a medicine and a glass of water.
• "It's not needed."
• " I am going to die anyway, "her mother said.
• Don't you dare say that, OK? "You'll be fine; we'll go to Mumbai for your treatment," she assured her mother.
• "We don't have any money." I am just a normal servant in Haveli and---" Sharanya cut her off.
• "Sshhh, don't take tension, everything will be alright. "I'll take care of the money," she said, "and you rest."
• "No, sharanya, it's not time to rest; I have to go to Haveli; so many things are left there, and even today Neil baba is coming," her mother said, quickly shaking her head.
• "Maa, I'll do your work today. You rest please," she said in a concerned voice.
• "No sharanya I have to go. I just took some medicine. I am fine," her mother said.
• "Don't even use those words, you will be fine"
• Sharanya said, and her mother nodded, knowing that arguing with Sharanya was a waste of time and that she would never win against her.
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• The whole haveli (Palace) was decorated beautifully and the hustle and bustle was going on. why not? Their son, their pride was coming back today after one year. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and today they were coming back to enjoy the wedding.
• Sharanya was doing her work silently when she heard the gossiping of other girls.
• "You know what I mean." Did you see Neil Ahuja's Instagram feed?"
• A group of girls from a well-known, reputed family were talking with each other, or you could say, gossiping about Neil.
• Ignoring that she started doing her work, that she also had a teeny-weeny crush on Neil. Is that not wrong? A girl or boy can have a crush on any celebrity, whether he/she is married or not.
• "Sharanya Lekha Mom has called you in her room," the other maid informed her, making her confused.
• "Me?" she asked, unsure.
• The other servant walked away, nodding her head.
• She took a deep breath, adjusting her dup pata as she went up to Neon Ida's room.
• As soon as she knocked on the door, she heard her say, "Come in."
• She stepped inside, fiddling with her dupatta, staring at the luxurious tiled floor.
• "Sharanya!" she looked up, hearing Lekha's voice.
• "Your mother is suffering from a brain tumour. Am I right? " Lekha inquired, and she nodded.
• Sharanya's lips curled into a peaceful and innocent smile as soon as those words left her mouth.
• "But I have one condition," Lekha said, and she looked at her with a questioning look.
• I am ready to do anything, mom. I'll do work on my mother's behalf. "I'll pay you back everything," Sharanya said, and Lekha chuckled, getting up from the couch.
• "Naahh, you don't have to pay me anything back," she said abruptly, and Sharanya's eyes widened.
• "Th.." she questioned, stuttering.
• "You have to marry Neil." Hearing her utter those words, Sharanya moved two steps back.
• She thought she had heard something wrong.
• "H..huh," she uttered in disbelief.
• "You aren't deaf sharanya I said, "If you want to save your mother, then you have to marry my son," Lekha said again. I will provide you with all the luxuries and you will get admission to one of the best colleges in Mumbai.
• "He... he is already married," she said in a whisper, but it was enough for Lekha to hear.
• "That's none of your concern. You can be HIS SECRET WIFE and it will be a secret, "Lekha said, and Sharanya shook her head in no
• Sharanya ran out of the room, whispering, "I can't."