Dhruvv Arora

Priya was sitting on the bed with an absolute furious expression.

Never in my dreams i thought i would ever see this girl this furious.

Sarah keeps on blabbering about Priya during dinner but she pictured her as a sweet girl. I was really stunned.

Ankit entered the room followed by her mom & dad. All of them looking everywhere except at her.

Ankit was looking at the ground the whole time.

Where did that Ankit Arora go who just declared I won't marry her and left?

"Cat got your tongue Ankit" I asked and rolled my eyes.

Priya got up and very calmly asked

"Why did you refuse to get married to me or let me rephrase it why did you refuse on the engagement day?"

I don't think i can ever understand her mood swings. One second she is angry the other second she is calm.

"Umm... I wanted to tell you but then i couldn't — Ankit started but was interrupted by Priya

"Why is Mr.Arora dragged into this mess?" She asked.

Is she serious right now? Why am i dragged?

I thought she would start crying and throwing tantrums at him but she did the unexpected.

And the tone in which she is talking to Ankit, I give it to her she is soo brave.

"I can explain" Her mom said.

"Ankit i am talking to you." She stated still glaring in Ankit's direction.

"Dhruvv agreed to everything. He wasn't forced." Her dad said.

Why is she not asking me about this?

"Ankit if you don't open your mouth right away and apologise to Mr.Arora you are going to regret it."

She threatened him.

And the worst part it Ankit actually got scared.

But wait why would he apologise to me? Is this girl crazy? She doesn't want any answers or what?

"It was Dhruvv who agreed—- Ankit started but again was interrupted by a very furious Priya

"Because you left no choice with him Ankit"

"Mr. Arora you don't have to do it. If you think you can't keep up with me you can deny right now. I won't want you running away on the wedding day." She said turning to me and looking straight into my eyes.

"I don't intend to runaway." I said honestly.

"I am sorry you have to cover up for your brother's fault" She said sighing.

"It is not your fault." I told her.

She gave me a very very micro smile.

And it made me smile.

Then mom entered the room and told Priya to take rest as tomorrow is mehendi function.

All this while Ankit and her parents were standing like statues not uttering a word.

Quite shocking to see Ankit like this!

I wanted to laugh at him but i supressed it.

I left the room with mom and was thinking about Priya and smiled

She is something else!

I looked at mom and she was laughing at me then i realised i said it aloud.

Embarrassed i scurried to my room.

Priya Khanna

I was sitting at the pool side thinking about today.

Why is it that i am always in such situations? Can my life for once be normal?

Someone cleared their throat and then i noticed Mr.Arora sitting beside me.

" I wanted to talk to you" He said.

I nodded at him.

"I don't have time for love. For me it is really difficult to trust people. As my wife you would get all the respect but i don't think we can have normal husband and wife relationship full of love and care. I won't expect anything from you neither should you do. Because i am not capable of this." He said not at all looking at me.

"Why did you agree to get married to me at the first place? Don't give me the reputation shit. I don't give a damn about it!Do you pity me? If you do then please back out. I've never wanted a compromised marriage. I've always wanted to marry someone with whom i can be happy and content but ofcourse my life is incomplete without drama!"

I just got up and left from there because a second more and i would've started crying.

I just entered my room and saw mom & dad sitting on my bed discussing about something.

More drama!

I just let out a frustrated sigh and asked them

"What are you guys doing up this late?"

"We wanted to talk to you"Mom said.

"Ohh soo any more orders i have to follow sir?" I asked dad raising my voice.

" Yess... We want you to do one last favour to us that you have to cut all your ties with us once you get married to Dhruvv because we have our own daughter and we wouldn't want her future getting destroyed because of you!"

My dad said raising his voice.

"Yeah... your own daughter ofcourse you will think about her well being because she is your own blood and i am not! Every time you wanted something from me you've played this card on me. I know i am not your daughter but that doesn't mean you keep on reminding me it every fucking day!"

I said getting angry.

Then my dad did something which shattered my whole world. He slapped me. I just looked at him with teary eyes and then i looked at my mom she was just standing there not even for once did she try to stop him.

She has always shown me every single time how she loves Arya more than me because she is her own daughter. But she never treated me in any ill way. Neither did my dad.

I always thought it was only fair because Arya being their actual daughter deserves their attention. But i don't think i deserve this!

I just ran away from there crying.

I reached a beach and sat down there to calm myself .

Can't i just runaway from everyone?

What if my mom was actually alive? Would my life be the same?

My actual mother was my dad's sister and she divorced my father because he wanted her to abort me.She died giving birth to me and so mom & dad adopted me and treated gave me everything but the love & care was always more towards Arya but i never complained about it. I just accepted everything because i knew my reality.

Arya never liked me she always used to tease me about me being an orphan. We never got along well.

*

It was morning by the time i returned to the resort. I was walking towards my room when sarah came out from my room and hugged me tightly and asked

"Where were you? Are you fine? Why did you not inform anyone ? Where is your phone Priya? How can you be so irresponsible?"

"Sarah.. I just need some alone time please." I said and got into my room.

There i saw Mr. Arora pacing around and was very frustrated.

God! Can they not leave me alone?

"What are you doing over here?" I asked him.

"Oh... so your back. You do not get to ask me questions lady. Where were you? Everyone is worried sick about you and you don't give a fuck about it." He asked raising his voice.

I just laughed humourlessly

"Worried about me? I don't think there is anyone who would care if something happens to me! All they care is about their reputation!" I said getting angry at him.

He held my wrists and pulled me towards him with force and i collided with his chest.

His anger subsided and he asked

"Why were you crying?"

How does he know i was crying?

"None of your business" I told not looking at him.

"Look at me when i am speaking" He ordered me.

I looked straight into his eyes and said

" Mr. Arora i am standing before you that too fit & fine. I don't want to answer any questions i just want to be left alone."

Just then the door opened and his mom came in.

It was then that i realised our position with my hands on his chest and his hands holding both sides of my waist.

Dude! He has a well built chest!

I just shook my thoughts and backed away as his hold loosened on me.

" Good morning Aunty" I greeted her.

" Good morning Priya" She said and smiled.

"Well I bought your mehendi dress. There are 3 you can just choose which one suits better." She said handing me those dresses.

" Thanks Aunty. But you need not do it. I mean uhh—

She came towards me and interrupted me by saying

"This should be done by your mom but i can see Mrs.Khanna has probably more important stuffs to do, so i brought it for you" She said and carressed me cheek.

I juts blinked back my tears.

It is been years since someone caressed me with love!

"You get ready. Sarah will be there in a few to help you. Dhruvv are you coming or not?" She said to me and then asked him.

He nodded and they left my room.

I did my morning routine and was choosing a dress when sarah came in and said

"Lets start" rubbing her hands together.

"First help me choose a dress" I said to her.

She chose the dress and started doing my hair.

"Priii... Dhruvv is not that bad. He seems to be very rude but trust me when i say this you'll be happy with him. And not to forget how mom can kick his ass anytime he behaves as a jerk to you" She said laughing.

I laughed at it.