“ Ashwin quick….we are getting late,” his friend waved.
“ It's last day of our trip. Let me wander in the village.” Ashwin a 22 year old final year student, on vacation with his 2 other friends, after end semester said.
“ Fine, reach the room before 12PM, we gotta start at 4PM sharp!” His friends left.
Ashwin is about to return, when he felt a strong force on his shoulder.
“ Who are you? What do you want?” He asked the people circling around, shocked.
Ashwin tried with all his strength, to escape from them, as they tried to abduct him.
After 10 minutes….
“ Get ready in 5 minutes. If you try to escape or create any drama, we will kill your friends.” A voice warned, pointing at a room, where Ashwin saw his friends tied to chairs. They are surrounded by men with weapons.
“ What do you want from us? What did you bring us here?” Ashwin yelled.
“ Keep shut and get ready for marriage!” They ordered.
“ WHAT? Marriage…!” Ashwin choked.
With anger, pain, fear, frustration and disgust Ashwin, has no other option but to marry. Faces of both the groom and bride are covered, all over the event.
“ Now she is your responsibility, take her along with you. Don't you dare create any problem to us or her!” They warned him again, siding from guests.
Having no other choice, Ashwin and his friends stood mum.
“ Have a happy life a head!” The voice said, keeping her hand in his. That's when Ashwin realized it's her dad and relatives, who forcefully trapped him.
Ashwin threw the garland and shera after crossing the village. His friends looked at them hopeless, as they are still in shock.
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FORCED MARRIAGE
Short StoryA rich, ambitious guy gets married to a simple, uneducated girl against his will. Featuring: Mughda Chapekar as Kamli Krishna Kaul as Ashwin