Chapter 18: Ch.17/ Changes Are Good
Chapter 18: Ch.17/ Changes Are Good
Anupama's POV:-
The sound of alarm wake me up from sleep. I stretch my arms above my head before sitting up on the bed. When I get to stop the alarm my eyes widen seeing the time. It's showing 9 am on the clock but I remember I didn't set alarm so late. I hurriedly get into the washroom to get ready for the day. When I come out of the washroom I notice a note and gift box on top of the vanity table. I unfold the note to see that it's a handwritten note from Mr. Bianchi.
Good morning,
I want to say sorry for messing with your alarm but you have gone to sleep late last night so I thought that it would be better if you sleep for some more time.
By the way, I have noticed that you don't have any phone with you so here is a little gift from me. I have already added the necessary contact numbers on the phone but you can add more by your choice. Now, get ready for your doctor's appointment or you will be late.
Your husband.
I shake my head while chuckling before start to open the wrap of the gift box. I nearly drop the box seeing the content in there. Oh my god, why does he keep spending so much money on me? Still, I take the Iphone11 Pro Max and also the Louis Vuitton case out of the box.
I pick up the phone before securing the case around it. An adorable photo of Advira is saved as the wallpaper of the phone. I decided to call Mr. Bianchi to thank him for the gifts so I get in the contact section and search his name but find none. I then search as husband and my guess is correct because he has saved his number as Husband dearest in the phone. I dial his number and after a few rings he picks up the call.
"So finally you have woke up." He says in a teasing tone over the phone.
"Hmmm, I would have woke up earlier if you didn't change the time setting." I reply casually.
"That's why I have said sorry for that in the note. By the way, did you like your gifts?" He asks.
"Thank you for the gifts and yes, I really like them. But you didn't need to get me such expensive things. I am not used to it." I reply while biting my lip.
"You are my wife so expensive things are going to be in your life from now on. Also, I don't have anyone other than you and our daughter to spend my money so please try to understand my point." He replies making me think that I need to stop complaining about this topic.
"I get it. Ummm, I want to ask you something. I haven't contacted anyone back in Kolkata after coming here so can I call Jasmine Di or Dadabhai?" I ask with nervousness. I was so scared of what happened in
Kolkata that I didn't dare to call anyone from the house phone.
"Like I have said in the note, you can call anyone. You are an independent woman so you don't need to take permission from me. Also, I have given Melody a black card for you. Use it the way you want. I have a meeting to attend so I need to cut call. Talk to you later." He tells me. So I bid him goodbye over the phone before cutting the call. I look at the phone one time but decided not to call anyone right now. It's already so late and Mr. Bianchi has set up a doctor's appointment for me so I think it will be better if I go there first.
I take out a handbag from the closet and put all the necessary things in there. I am having a hard time doing everything so it is taking me extra time to get everything ready. When I get in the living room I notice that Samuel is already there talking to Mama Melody. Mama Melody is the one who sees me first
and ask me to sit on the couch beside her. I take my seat when one of the maids bring my breakfast. Without waiting I start to eat my breakfast very fast.
"Slow down Dolcezza or you will choke on your food." Mama Melody says with concern. I nod my head but still doesn't slow down. In a few minutes, I am done with my breakfast. I drink water afterward before standing up from my place.
"I am already so late Mama Melody, I don't want to be any more late. By the way, please take care of Avira. I will not go in front of her or she will be insisting to come with me." I reply with a smile. She nods her head before handing me a black card which makes me whine in response.
"Don't whine Dolcezza. Alessandro is just looking out for you. So take this and go to your doctor's appointment. Also don't worry about Advira, she will be alright with her Nonna and her big brothers." She replies while kissing my cheek lovingly. I hug her before following Samuel out of the house. When we get outside Samuel opens a white Ranger Rovers' door for me and I thank him before getting inside the car.
Suddenly, my phone ping making me take it out of the bag. It's a text from Mr. Bianchi saying that this is my new car to travel.
"Is this man crazy or what?" I don't realize that I say that aloud because Samuel starts laughing loudly. I shyly put my phone back on my lap before looking out of the window.
"Your husband is indeed crazy Mrs. Bianchi. Mama Melody was like you when she first arrived here, but after living with him she has gotten used to his unusual gifts." Samuel comments after he is done with his laughing fit.
"I think I also need to get used from now on." I reply which earns me a nod from Samuel. The view of LA is really enchanting to the eyes. I want to travel all around the city and look at the beauty surrounding it. Hopefully, Mr. Bianchi will let me go and knowing him he will not deny my wish.
After half an hour of journey the car stop in front of a big building. I get out of the car before Samuel can open my door. I don't need someone to do simple things for me when I am capable of doing it myself. Soon enough we are inside the elevator to go to the fifth floor to meet the doctor. After getting out of the elevator we make our way to a door where Dr. Liam Jones is written in bold letter. Without taking permission Samuel opens the door but soon regrets when we see who is inside and what position they are in. He closes the door but not before saying some colorful words to the couple. Five minutes later a blushing Bianca comes out of the room making me giggle at her. She smiles sheepishly at me but glare at Samuel who has a scowl on his face.
"Don't you have a manner that you should not get inside anyone's cabin without knocking?" She asks angrily.
"Don't you have a manner not to make out when your husband is on duty?" He shots back.
"He is my husband and so I can do whatever I want." She answers while crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"He is my brother-in-law so I can also go there whenever I want." He replies however Before Bianca can answer I stand between them.
"I think I should get inside now or Mr. Bianchi will not be very happy." I tell them making them nod their heads but don't stop them from glaring at each other. Three of us get inside the room and see that the same man from the airport is sitting on the chair across the table. Upon seeing me he stands up from his place before introducing himself as Dr. Liam Jones and Bianca's husband.
"It's my pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Bianchi. Bianca hasn't stopped talking about you and your daughter." He comments with a smile.
"I am also glad to meet you Dr. Jones." I reply.
"Alessandro told me that you have burnt your hand and it's pretty bad. Now, let me check it. Please come this way." He says while gesturing in a bed by the wall. I stand up from my place before sitting down on the bed. After half an hour he wraps my hand with a sterile gauze bandage and prescribes some medicine for me to take.
"How did you burn your hand Anupama?" Bianca asks after I sit down on the couch in the cabin. So I tell her how I have touched the hot bowl with my left hand to save the food and burn my hand in the process. I don't mention the fact that someone purposely pushed me from behind that day.
"You should be more careful and also there are so many maids in that house so you don't need to work every time." Dr. Jones aka Liam says after sitting beside Bianca.
"Mr. Bianchi has said the same thing but I like to do house chores so I can not just depend on the maids. Also, I must take care of my house and the guest who come there." I reply while looking at them.
"It's good to hear that you think of that house as yours. I have never thought that you will ever accept this marriage." Bianca says after a few minutes. I think about her words and what she says is true because I have never imagined to accept this marriage, this place, the new people around me so easily but if they can accept a failure like me with open arms so why I can not accept them? It is the right thing and that's why I have accepted everything so easily.
"Are you okay Anupama?" Bianca asks when I don't reply. I smile to assure her that I am alright.
"If Mr. Bianchi and all of you can accept me with my flaws so it's not very hard for me to accept you all. Also, Mr. Bianchi treats my Advira as his own daughter and its the most important thing for me." I answer.
"Speaking of Advira, our daughter Delilah wants to meet her very much. When she got to know about Alessandro's marriage she was very angry because she didn't get to be the flower girl but when I told
her that the marriage was done in a hurry she calmed down. But now she is nagging me to let her go to Bianchi mansion to meet her new aunt and cousin." Bianca replies with a soft smile.
"She can come anytime she wants to meet me or Advira. In fact, you should come to the mansion tonight for dinner with your family. I will prepare everything by myself, Samuel you should also come. It will be great to have you all at the house." I suggest happily but Samuel shakes his head making Bianca pout.
"I don't think it will be a good idea, Mrs. Bianchi. We will come when you recover fully. I know the boss will not be happy if you don't rest well." He explains earning a nod of approval from Liam.
"Samuel is correct. You need to rest for at least one week and let your wound heal. We are not going anywhere so we can meet you later after you recovery." Liam says with a gentle tone. He is reminding me of Dadabhai who used to make me understand the situation ever so gently without any yelling or scolding. I nod my head in understanding. After talking for some more time Samuel and I bid goodbye to the couple.
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It's night time and I am busy in feeding Advira who is playing with her dollies. I have noticed that the dogs are standing outside of Advira's nursery but not coming inside as if they are guarding the door from any harm. Mr. Bianchi hasn't arrived yet and Advira is constantly asking about her Papa. I just hope that he comes back before her bedtime otherwise she will be grumpy throughout tomorrow. After feeding the last bite to Advira I put the plate on the table before handing her the sippy cup to drink water.
"Advira you sit here like a good girl and mum-mum will be back to bath you. Okay, my Shona?" I ask her in which she replies with a 'yesh mum-mum'. While getting out of the room, I see that the dogs are
lying down on the floor beside one another. When they see me coming they lift their heads before showing me their puppy eyes. I giggle at their behavior before crouching down to their level.
"I am sorry for my behavior but I hope you guys will forgive me. I know you guys mean no harm to me or your baby sister. But I just need some time to get rid of my fear of dogs so please give me a little more time. Now, go and play with your sister." I tell them earning a happy bark from them. I chuckle before standing up while the dogs get inside Advira's room. C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.
When I reach downstairs I see that Mr. Bianchi is sitting on the couch while rubbing his forehead. I keep the plate on the table in front of the couch and clear my throat to gain his attention. He looks at me but doesn't say anything.
"What happened? Do you have a headache?" I ask him worriedly.
"Hmmm, I am feeling like someone is banging my head with fists." He replies before groaning.
"Can you go to your room or you need help going there?" I ask.
"No, I can go myself." He replies while getting up. He walks away from there without saying anything else making me more worried about him. I want to help him but I don't have any medicine with me to give him. I used to give oil massage to Dadabhai whenever he had a headache but it's Mr. Bianchi we are talking about. I go to the kitchen and make some ginger tea for Mr. Bianchi's headache but don't put any sugar in it. After pouring the tea on a cup I start to walk towards his room. I knock on the door but doesn't get any response. I turn the doorknob and find the door open so I slowly walk inside the room. I have never been in this room so I am kind of nervous to be in here. This room is probably bigger than mine and remind me of some royal place.
I notice that Mr. Bianchi is laying down on the bed without changing his clothes. His shoes and coat are randomly toss on the floor beside the bed. I silently walked towards the bed and put the cup on the bedside table.
"Mr. Bianchi, are you sleeping?" I ask him. Immediately he opens his eyes and sits on the bed. I hand him the cup which he takes with a confused look.
"It's ginger tea without sugar. Drink it, it will help you with the headache." I tell him. He drinks the tea in a go making me look at him with wide eyes.
"Why did you drink so fast? The tea was so hot, it probably burnt your mouth." He shakes his head before laying down again. I think he needs sleep to cure the headache so I decided to not disturb him anymore. I pull over the duvet on him before picking up his shoes and coat from the floor. I put them on the closet and turn off the light of the room. When I come out of his room I notice that Mama Melody is standing outside holding some medicine.
"Are they for Mr. Bianchi?" I ask her.
"Yes, but I don't think he needs them anymore because his wife has already taken care of him." She replies with a teasing smile making me blush furiously.
"I didn't do anything. I just gave him some ginger tea for his headache." I reply with a pout.
"A simple gesture from a wife is incredibly valuable to a husband and I am happy to see that you both are giving equal attention to each other. My boy was so lonely till now and that used to make me very worried about him. But I am much relieved after you come here. Now I don't need to worry about him anymore." She says while looking at me with teary eyes. I feel my eyes get teary after hearing her words. I hug her tightly feeling grateful to be in her presence. I may not know her for very long but in just a few days she has become as equal as Mamoni to me. She is the closest thing to be called as a mother to me in this foreign place. I was wrong when I thought that this marriage will take away my happiness from me but I have gotten twice the happiness in here. All thanks to Mr. Bianchi who has made the deal of this marriage, because of him I get to see that there are still good people around the world.