"Why are you telling me this now? Does Raj know about this?" Roshni asked. "No no... He doesn't and I don't want him to know... Just yet. I'm telling you all these right now because I need someone to confide in and I figured you're the best person for that right now," Sam shrugged. "What do you want to happen now?" Roshni asked, curiously. "I want you to please support me. That's all I need from you," Sam replied, her eyes glistening with tears. A support from a single person was what she needed at that moment. She feared Roshni might not be able to support her. It was her worst fear. "Your parents will never be able to accept him. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this to discourage you, but for you to be fully prepared," Roshni voiced. She had come to know the family she married into. "I know," Sam stated, sadly. She, of all people knew how judgemental her family tended to get. And despite knowing that, giving up wasn't in her dictionary. "And you still insist on going ahead w
Roshni as well as Raj were shocked by what Eshaan did. It wasn't like him to something like that to his sister. He has always been overprotective of her. "What she said is true... You only like her and not me!" Eshaan bursted into tears, his gaze fixed on his father, making it obvious that his outburst was directed at him. Raj couldn't believe what came out of Eshaan's mouth. Knowing how he was, Raj knew it must have been with him for a very long time for him to blurt everything out now and Kiran telling him that only added fuel to the fire. He shook his head in disbelief and muttered "these kids" under his breath. "That's not true, baby," Roshni was quick to chime in, putting Kiran down and moving closer to Eshaan. Just as she was about to touch him, he moved back.But that didn't stop Roshni from holding his tiny hands in hers. "Daddy loves you just as much as he loves Kiran. You both are his kids. We love you equally. There is no favoritism. None at all. You and your brother are
Rajveer"Dad! How could you make such a rash decision for me! I am an adult for crying out loud. You both didn't even bother to ask for my opinion, instead, you went ahead and fixed my marriage with some girl I know nothing about. With due respect dad, mum—" I looked averted my gaze to mum's direction. "I refuse to get married right now." I said with finality. The decision was simply uncalled for and retrogressive. How did they expect me to live the rest of my life with a stranger? It just wasn't right and old fashioned.I was still deep in my thoughts when I felt a hand connect with my left cheek so violently that I could swear I saw stars floating and dissipating into the air. My eyes widened in total disbelief at what just happened and before I could open my mouth and speak, she beat me to it."How dare you try to go against what your dad and I have decided for you.We, as your parent only want what's best for you and Roshni is the ideal wife for you. We have known her parents for
RoshniI was very happy yesterday, when I was told by mum, I would be getting married soon, because unlike many girls I knew, I liked the idea of arranged marriages because I believed it rarely fails. I believed in the concept of arrange marriages and was more than willing to give it a trial and make it work. The origin of my belief was my parents. They are a proof to that. Mom told me some years back, she and dad were arranged to get married without them even getting to know each other or having the chance to see each other. They only got to see each other on the day of their wedding. They fell in love instantly. It was love at first sight for them. After the marriage, they slowly began to get to know each other better and fell deeply in love. What a wonderful and perfect love story! I wish my own story will be just like that of my parents. I like the idea of arranged marriages and when mom told me about it, I happily accepted. They didn't fail to notice how delighted I was by the n
Durga"Your in-laws will be coming next week for your engagement." I told Raj immediately I returned back home and without sparing him another glance, I walked upstairs.I went into the room I shared with my husband and met him with his glasses on, reading a magazine."You're back. You took long." He said without looking up from his magazine."I went to our soon to be in law's home to make some small arrangements for the wedding," I explained."What! Didn't you see how Raj reacted to the news? how could you go ahead with all of our plans without consulting me first?" He asked angrily."I thought we've already had this conversation and you agreed to the date I fixed for my son's wedding." I said, equally as angry."Your son? isn't he my son also?" He asked."Whatever. I'm not changing my decision, Raj must get married to Roshni," I said seriously."Don't you care about his happiness?" He asked in disbelief."I do and that is exactly why I'm doing all these," I answered. "He will be ve
RajveerI woke up early the next day with the aim to let mum know that I had finally agreed to the decision she made for me. She would be happy and that was all I wanted.I knocked twice on the door to the guest room where she slept yesterday."The door is not locked." came her reply.I stepped into the room and went closer to her bed and sat on the edge of it."What are you doing here so early in the morning?" she asked me looking everywhere but my direction.Here it comes."Good morning mom. I came to talk to you about the marriage—" I wasn't able to finish my sentence because i was interrupted by mum. "I'm not in the mood to talk about that right now." she said dismissively. "Just listen to what I have to say, please." I almost begged."I don't want to hear any of it," she said adamantly."Just listen, okay?" I tried to persuade her to listen to what I had to say."Don't get me angry now Raj," she warned."I promise I won't," I promised."What do you have to say about the marria
Roshni"They're definitely here!" Isha squealed and I suddenly became very nervous. It would be the first time seeing him.Will I be able to do this? What if I'm not his type or worst his family comes to dislike me when they see me?. – these questions invaded my mind.Vid must have sense my nervousness, she came closer to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "Don't be nervous, Rosh, everything will be fine" she assured."Thanks Vid." I appreciated, placing my hand on hers which was still my shoulder.Minutes later, the house help came to my room and inform me that the guests have arrived and mom wanted me to come down quickly.I can do this. I can do this.I can do this.I chanted repeatedly in an attempt to calm my nervousness and muster some confidence.Are you really sure you can do this or you're just convincing yourself you can when you obviously can't? My subconscious questioned."Come on, Rosh, let's get moving." Vid said pulling me out from my trance.I took a deep breath.
Rajveer After the engagement, we went back home and I went straight to my bedroom and lay down on my bed thinking about everything that happened earlier.I shouldn't have told Roshni all those, but she deserves to know. I shouldn't be feeling guilty, it's for her own good. I hope she cancels this marriage, I really hope she does. I haven't even got the chance to get into a serious relationship and here I am now, engaged to a girl who I don't even know a thing about. This is so perfect!I really hoped she'd decide not to get married anymore, the wedding was in three weeks. She was the only one who could save two lives from being ruined now."Raj," I heard Sam calling as she barged into my room without knocking on the door. I remained silent. I was sure she only came to provoke me more by talking about the engagement and how much she hated my so-called fiancée."I don't like that girl at all, she's so ugly." As I expected, Sam started complaining about how plain she was."Girl? Whic