Priya Khanna

Tring!

Tring!

Tring!

I heard my phone blaring in my ears.

Groaning i looked at my phone screen to see who is this impatient person disturbing my sleep that too this early.

Sarah

Ofcourse! I should've guessed.

I answered her call

What the hell sarah! What do you want this early in the morning?

I asked irritated.

Well babe, It is your engagement today! And i knew you would not get up from your so called beauty sleep on your own. Soooo just get up get done with your morning routine. I'll come in half n hour to get you ready.

I just groaned. I wanted to sleep!

Stupid Engagement! Stupid Ankit!

Well babe shut up!

With this i hung up on her.

I got up unwillingly and went towards washroom to get done with my morning business.

Can i not just runaway? I don't want to get married to him!

Well don't take me wrong. It's not like i am against getting married but i am against getting married to a stranger.

The day our parents told us we are getting married was the first and the last day I saw him.

I tried messaging him, calling him but he ignored all of it.

So i just continued with my studies because i had my exams to face.

He could go to hell for all i care!

A very excited sarah entered my room with my engagement dress in her hands.

"Woahhh... you are going to be my sister-in-law, I wish it was Dhruvv and not that stuck up bastard Ankit but lets forget it"

She said in a very excited tone.

I just rolled my eyes at her.

"What is so exciting about it sarah? I am going to officialy get myself into shit today by getting married to that ass"

Sarah opened her mouth to say something but stopped when she saw mom entering my room.

"What You've not started getting ready?

Get ready fast priya." My mom said with a stern expression and left the room.

I sighed. "I don't know why but i feel like i am being a burden to my parents.

2 years ago since the incident happended

mom and dad have been cold towards me and i don't know what is the reason!"

I honestly told sarah.

"Hey hey.... Chilll maybe they wanted to give you your space after that incident."

She tried to explain me.

"I don't know what to think anymore" I said tired by all this drama.

"Cheer up babe... Let's get you ready"

Sarah said changing the subject.

I just nodded.

I am so tired of thinking about all this.

My parents. Ankit. This stupid marriage.

I know maybe my parents are just worried about my future because of whatever happened 2 years ago and ankit's family is aware of the incident and has accepted me whole heartedly.

That doesn't mean you can spend your whole life with ankit!

Dad marched in my room and suddenly announced "we need to talk"

"What is it dad? Why are you so restless?" I asked him.

He looked at me and started

"You have to keep my image intact. All you're life i have given you anything and everything you've wanted. Just don't runaway from your engagement"

"Dad why would i runaway. You very well know me I am not a coward to run away from situations. I promise i won't today too!" I said honestly because how much ever i wanted to run to some isolated place and live alone without any drama but i can't do this to him.

For my dad his reputation matters him more than his family and Arora's are not someone you mess with.

He just nodded and went away.

I don't know why i have this feeling that something bad is going to happen.

I just shrugged my uneasy feeling.

Sarah was completed with my hair and make-up by the time.

I looked in the mirror satisfied with my look.

I wore a pink lehenga and minimal makeup on my face. I am not a big fan of make up.

Sarah's phone started ringing and she answered it

"Okay! I'll get her down. We are done anyways."

Then she hung up and looked at my direction and said

"You look very beautiful Priii"

"Well.. all thanks to a certain someone who've worked for an hour on me" I said laughing to lit up her mood because i know she was getting emotional.

Don't you think your mom should ne doing this!

I just ignored my conscience.

She hugged me like really tight.

"Everything will be fine" with this she broke the hug.

"I just hope so" I said looking down.

This is the reason i love her she just knows what is going on in my mind without me telling anyone.

"Look at you playing my mom's role huh!" I teased her .

When she doesn't even give a fuck about if i am happy or not I wanted to add but refrained myself.

We were headed towards the lawn of the resort where the engagement was going to be held.

I was in an awe when i saw the decorations. The whole place was decorated with orchids and diffrent flowers. It was lit up with diffrent lights and when my eyes went towards the stage i saw Mr. Dhruvv Arora standing there in all his glory with all his attention on me.I was soo confused right now.

Where is Ankit? Why is Mr. Arora having all his attention at me?

This is the first time i am having eye contact with him for this long.

Then he came down the stairs and held his hand for me and his face having no expressions.

I looked at my mom and she nodded at me.

I looked at Ankit who was now standing behind Mr.Arora and looking at the ground continuously.

God! What the fuck is happening? Why is Mr. Arora acting as if i am getting engaged to him?

Then Mr. Arora said something which blew my mind away

"How much more are you going to keep your husband to be as in me waiting?"

He said sarcastically.

My mind stopped working.

What the hell is he talking?

I just gave my hand in his because i did not want to create any scene.

Soon the priest said to exhange our rings and we did so.

Getting married to Mr.Arora is like getting married to a machine. I have never seen him smiling or in joyous mood.

All he does is work work work and work.

Wait. Why the hell did i get engaged to him at the first place?

I officially runied my life today!