Warrior

75

With my hair done and makeup look complete, I made my way back to my room and changed into my dress, put on some jewelry, then placed my hat on my head.

Mama in-law sure hit the nail on the head with this one!

I started to take a few selfies, but then memories of that night quickly came to my mind, spoiling all the fun.

Ugh, that night is going to haunt me for-fucking-ever!

Grabbing my clutch, I tossed my phone inside, along with some other essentials, then made my way out of the room. As I reached the staircase, I saw Shalini Singh Raizada impatiently tapping her foot.

"You wouldn't be happening to do that because of me, are you," I asked, arching my brow.

"Never," she replied, still tapping her foot.

Wise woman.

"I'm waiting for Varsha," she huffed lightly.

I couldn't help but to frown, then looked downstairs to see all of the Raizada men and boys totally ready, though there was a look of annoyance on NK's face - just like earlier - and surprisingly enough, on Madhav's face as well.

"She's not dressed yet, is she," I asked, looking back at Shalini.

"When I went to check in on them earlier, Madhav had mentioned how she wasn't ready yet."

"You would've thought she was doing her makeup on her own that she was taking so much time," I frowned, tilting my head.

Shalini let out a scoff. "You would think, but no, of course not. Then, later, Madhav came down alone, looking quite irritated, so I'm assuming they got into an argument, which only adds onto the delay."

I glanced down at uncle in-law, who had his arms crossed, still looking a little pissed. Just as I was about to look back at mama in-law and say something, NK opened his mouth.

"Ma! Can you hurry up," he yelled, throwing his arms up.

Whoa! What the fuck?!

I couldn't help but to look at NK with wide eyes, looking quite astounded.

I mean I've never heard the boy use such a harsh tone before.

"NK," Aryan scolded.

"Bade Pa, she always does this," NK huffed.

Aryan Singh Raizada opened his mouth, but Madhav Singh Raizada beat him to it.

"No Bhai, he's right," Madhav said. 

"Madhav-"

"She can't keep fucking doing this," he huffed.

Oh! I think this is the first time I've heard uncle in-law cuss!

I can't help but to look at the father-and-son duo, noting their matching frustrated expressions.

Why listen to me now when she hasn't in twenty years?

Hmm....

Shalini Singh Raizada opened her mouth, but I interrupted.

"Be right back."

Not waiting a moment to hear her response, I walked past mama in-law and made my way to Varsha Singh Raizada's room.

It's not quite often that I go to this end of the mansion. Unless Shalini Singh Raizada had something for me in her room, there really wasn't much of a reason for me to go to that side. I mean don't get me wrong, I have been to the others' bedrooms before - I have been living here for a few months after all! But there just really wasn't much of a reason for me to go this way.