
The Dominant Wife
By Storybird

14 Dec, 2023

Once upon a time, in a small town of Maharashtra, lived a middle-class couple. They both were working in average jobs, leading a simple life, and were content with their humble existence. The wife, named Vaidehi, was a woman of great ambition and was always looking for ways to improve their living conditions.

One day, Vaidehi decided to take a leap of faith and started her own business. It was a risk, but she was ready to take it for the betterment of their lives. She started a small catering service, preparing delicious traditional Marathi meals.

To everyone's surprise, Vaidehi's business took off and became a huge success. She was praised for her culinary skills and her business acumen. Her husband, Raghav, was proud of her but also felt a bit overshadowed.

As her business grew, Vaidehi hired Raghav as one of her managers. He was happy to be part of her success but also felt a bit uneasy. Their relationship started changing. Vaidehi was no longer just his wife, she was also his boss.

Over the years, Vaidehi's business expanded and became even more successful. They had kids and they were living the life of their dreams. But, there was an underlying tension.

Vaidehi became the CEO and Chairman of her company. Her power and control over the business were unquestionable. Raghav, on the other hand, was just a general manager. He was merely an employee in his wife's company.

Vaidehi started becoming more dominating, both at home and at work. Raghav, in turn, started becoming more obedient. He was completely dependent on Vaidehi for everything, from their daily needs to their kids' education.

Raghav started feeling helpless. He was just a puppet in Vaidehi's hands. His self-esteem was diminishing day by day. The man who once was his wife's support was now under her command.

At office and business parties, Vaidehi acted as a boss, not as a wife. She would give orders and expect them to be followed without question. Her power was visible to everyone.

Even her in-laws were afraid of her. They would tread carefully around her, afraid to anger her. The woman who once was a daughter-in-law was now the head of the family.

On Karwachauth, a day when wives fast for their husbands' long life, Vaidehi would still be the one giving orders. Raghav would watch her with a mix of admiration and fear.

Raghav was afraid at the office. He was constantly under the fear of doing something wrong and facing Vaidehi's wrath. He felt insulted, not only as a husband but also as a man.

The daily life of Raghav was challenging. He would wake up, get ready, and go to the office where he would work under his wife's command. He would come back home, only to be greeted by his boss, not his wife.

Raghav felt trapped in this life. He missed the old days when they were equals, when they were just a husband and a wife. He missed being the man of the house. He missed his wife.

One day, Raghav decided to talk to Vaidehi about his feelings. He was nervous but he knew he had to do it. He waited for her to come home from work. When she did, he gathered his courage and spoke.

Raghav told Vaidehi everything. He told her how he felt insulted, how he missed their old life, how he missed her. Vaidehi listened to him, without interrupting.

After listening to Raghav, Vaidehi was silent for a while. She then apologized to Raghav. She realized how her ambition had overshadowed their relationship. She promised to make things right.

From that day, Vaidehi started making changes. She started treating Raghav as her husband, not just as an employee. She started giving him the respect he deserved.

Raghav felt a change in Vaidehi. He felt respected and loved. He started enjoying his work again. He was happy to see his wife back.

Vaidehi's transformation was not easy, but she made a conscious effort to make things right. She realized that power and success were meaningless without love and respect.

In the end, they found a balance between their personal and professional lives. They were once again a happy couple, living their dreams, but this time with love and respect for each other.

Raghav and Vaidehi's story is a reminder that power and success can change a person, but love and respect can bring them back. It's a lesson for everyone that relationships are about equality, respect, and love, no matter who is more successful.

Today, Vaidehi's business continues to thrive, but now with a better work environment. Raghav is still the general manager, but with more respect and authority. And they are not just a boss and an employee, but a husband and a wife, living their life with love, respect, and equality.