The Billionaire’S Silent Vow
Chapter 1: The Cold Perimeter
Neera (fl)
Arian, today is our first wedding anniversary. I’ve arranged dinner tonight; will you be coming home?
Ariyan (ml)
Neera, didn't I tell you not to disturb me with these things? I have multi-million dollar project files on my desk right now—an anniversary dinner is meaningless to me.
Neera (fl)
I know how busy you are. But I hoped that, at least for today, you could spare a little time.
Ariyan (ml)
Listen, our marriage is a business contract, not a union of love. Why do you keep forgetting that boundary?
Neera (fl)
I know my boundaries, Arian. I just wanted to know if we could sit together under this roof, just as two human beings, for once.
Ariyan (ml)
There is no chance of me coming home. Eat on your own and don't waste time waiting for me.
Neera (fl)
Alright. I won't wait for your answer, but the food will be on the table. If you feel like it, please eat.
Ariyan (ml)
Are you not listening to me, Neera? I clearly told you that I am not coming.
Neera (fl)
I can hear you, Arian. And I also know that you will come back.
Ariyan (ml)
Where do you get this much confidence? I won’t come, and that’s final.
Neera (fl)
Because you still don't know that behind this cold wall of yours sits a person who is used to waiting for you.
Ariyan (ml)
Keep these emotions to yourself. To me, they are nothing but distractions.
Neera (fl)
I know. But have you ever considered that these very distractions might become your habit one day?
Ariyan (ml)
Only work has a place in my habits, Neera. Don't dream of finding a place in my workspace.
Neera (fl)
I don't dream, Arian. I just wait for you, because that is my job.
Ariyan (ml)
You are diminishing yourself. Living with my arrogant lifestyle won't be easy for someone like you.
Neera (fl)
I am used to pain. Just tell me whether you are coming home or not.
Ariyan (ml)
If I say no, will you stop nagging me?
Neera (fl)
No, I will ask you the exact same question tomorrow.
Ariyan (ml)
Stubborn! Can you really not change yourself?
Neera (fl)
I didn't marry you to change myself, Arian. I married you to stand by your side.
Ariyan (ml)
You are strange. Alright, I'll see. But don't harbor any special expectations.
Neera (fl)
I don't have expectations, Arian. I just have belief.
Ariyan (ml)
Belief? In this city, business doesn't run on belief, Neera.
Neera (fl)
Maybe it doesn't, but a home does. The light at the dining table will be on tonight; whether you come or not is your decision.
Ariyan (ml)
Hanging up now. Don't disturb me.
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