Chapter 4

When Sachin broke the news of his new job to Kavin, he was super excited.
'Lucky you! How come Frank never told me about this job? I could have willingly left my current one' said Kavin.
'Smitten by Madame Purvi are you?' asked Sachin with a naughty smile.
'Nah. Too risky. If the mad man Sameer finds out, I'll be dead. Though, I would love to have an affair with her. I mean who wouldn't? Rich, sexy and good looking. What else do you look for?' said Kavin dreamily.
'Back to earth man!' said Sachin smiling.
'So is Sameer a typical jealous husband?' he asked.
'The guy is crazy. Very short tempered, a heavy drinker and extra possessive about his wife. The whole town knows about them. He doesn't let her go out alone. She too keeps very much to herself. I heard some weird rumour recently that she does her shopping on phone nowadays. He doesn't allow her to go out' said Kavin.
'What? And what about her? Isn't she bothered by this treatment? I wonder how did they get married' said Sachin.
'We have heard that they met somewhere in France when he was on a holiday. And then they got married and he brought her here with him to his lonely house. They have been married for three years now.' said Kavin.
'I suppose there are no children?' asked Sachin.
'Nope. No children. There is no love. The bastard is just using her. But no one can touch him. He is the most powerful man in the entire town' said Kavin.
'That's quiet sad. I feel bad for her' said Sachin.

O-o-o-o

Back in his rented room, Sachin sat thinking about Purvi.
How could she live with the monster? How had she survived all these years? The information which he had gathered was shocking.
He couldn't believe this was happening to him after what he had gone through during those awful eight months. The trials, the hatred, her death... He had indeed suffered a lot. Now suddenly he had money in his pockets, a new job and house to live. It was too good to be true.

O-o-o-o

It was his first day at work. He couldn't wait to meet the mysterious wife of Sameer.
Sharp at 9 am he stood before the mansion admiring it in the morning light. He walked up the steps and thumbed the bell.
He waited patiently waiting for Purvi to open the door.
Just as he was about to ring again, the door swung and Purvi came into view.
He was almost gawking at her. She wore a dark blue dress. Her glittering eyes surveyed him. Her silky black hair fell to her shoulders.
'You must be Sachin from Frank Holland's Drive right?' she asked.
'Yes' said Sachin.
'Wait here. My husband wants to meet you' she said.
After a minute, Sameer came out.
He gave Sachin a steady and coldly impersonal look.
'Frank sent you did he?' he asked in an indifferent tone.
'Yes sir' said Sachin.
'I always prefer the best. You must be really good as Frank chose you for this job. Are you new in this town? I have never heard of you before' said Sameer in an arrogant voice.
'Yes sir. I am new in Wicksteed. And I am good. Rest be assured' said Sachin coolly.
His temper was rising slightly. He was not used to be spoken to like this.
'Alright. Get one thing clear. You are not supposed to give the wheel to her, got that? And always remember who you are. One wrong step towards my wife and you will be sorry' said Sameer.
Sachin saw Purvi throw him a look of pure loathing.
'Yeah got that' said Sachin.
He had a sudden urge to punch Sameer right in the face.
'Your salary would be delivered to Frank's office. Any questions?' demanded Sameer.
'No sir' said Sachin.
'Alright then. There you go' said Sameer throwing him a key.
Sameer walked back inside the house without much ado.
'Mam, shall we?' asked Sachin.
'Call me Purvi' she said.
Sachin nodded.
Purvi walked down the steps and as she passed him, he smelled her fragrance. A faint, sexy perfume.
Sachin remained on the top step watching her walk. The dress exposed her elegant legs and a hint of her exciting body that moved with confident arrogance.
Nerves jangling, he went off after her.
He opened the rear door for her but to his surprise; she slid in next to the driver's seat.
Sachin went around the car and got in next to her.
He was staring at her.
'What?' she asked.
'Nothing. Where to?' he asked.
'Alpine road. I have a spa appointment' said Purvi.

A/N – Please review! Upcoming chapters would be longer!