Damsel in Distress -an Indian Story

Hide and Seek

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Nithya's pov

It's been one hour since the ' guests ' , no ' ghosts 'left . I sent Swathi back to hostel. She was very  reluctant in leaving me alone. But I convinced her that I will be fine.

Dad was already hell angry on her and I don't want her to witness my family drama which is going to happen within minutes.

The thought of marrying that monster send shivers down my spine. My eyes welled up with tears. Suddenly my phone beeped showing a message from Swathi.

" Hey Dumbo,
  Don't you dare to cry again.
Reached hostel few minutes back.
Just go and sleep, I will meet you in dreams." 

I read her message and smiled .

" Yes boss"  I replied.

I wiped my tears and lay on my bed. Sleep was far away from my eyes . After few minutes, I heard a knock on door. I opened the door and find dad standing there.

" I have talked to Anoop and his dad.
They are willing to accept you, even after the chaos you have made" he said with a stern face.

Chaos made by me? How ridiculous. It's all because of that filthy Anoop.
He was the one who started this dirty game. He knows I won't accept him. That's why he created this trap for me.

" Look, Anoop has a big heart. He rejected the proposal from a rich family for you. You won't get a nice guy like him. So, just obey my words. Next week you  get engaged to him and the marriage will held  on next month " he said and I felt like killing myself .

" Pappa,  Have you lost your mind or that jerk bewitched you? How can you decide all that?" I said raising my voice .

This is the first time I raised my voice against him. I have always been a silent and obedient girl, who won't retort to elders. But now, the situation demands it . I have to stand for myself.

God doesn't help those who don't help themselves.

" It's my life. You can't do this to me . I would rather die myself than marrying that girl filthy jerk." I said and as I expected he shows no reaction .

" Do I look like care" he said and closed the door with a loud thud and went away.

Of course he won't care. For him, it's his pride is important than anything .
He never loved me. I was just a curse for him.

Thinking about my perfectly messed up life, I closed my eyes and sleep engulfed me.

Karthik's pov

" What happened? Why are you so silent?" Mom asked while we were driving back from Nithya's home.

" Nothing" I was not in a mood for a conversation .

" Then, why are you keeping that face?, as if I snatched your favorite candy". She said and I laughed .

You are right mom, you snatched my favorite candy. But don't worry, I know how to take it back.

" Why did you talk about that?" I asked after a few seconds.

" About what?" Mom was clueless.

" About that ....., proposal" . It takes few seconds for her to realize what I was talking about.

" Ohh, that proposal!, That Nithya is beautiful, na? She will be perfect for Abhinav. They make a fabulous Jodi"
She said and I felt some one stabbing   a knife into my heart .

I felt enraged and infuriated , I increased the speed of the car.

" Karthik, you idiot, slow down the car, I don't want to die so young, atleast I want to see your kids" she said and I slow down the car .

You are arranging my Love's marriage with some other guy, and now you want to see my kids!!!  I want to yell this . But I refrained myself from saying this.

The next ten minutes passed with complete silence. I looked my mom who was trying to hide her smile. Something is going on her mind . She was smiling sheepishly.

We reached our hotel and took rest for 2 hours. Our flight was at 9' o clock .  So we decided to have dinner before leaving for airport.

As we had a great lunch, we ordered light items for dinner.
I was enjoying my caprese pasta salad when mom asked.

" Do you like her?" She asked all of a sudden and I chocked.
She handover a glass of water. I gulped it in one go.

"What did you say?"I asked unable to grasp what she meant.

" I asked Do You Like Her?" She stressed each word.

" Whom?"  Although I have a vague idea about whom she is talking about , I asked innocently.

" Katrina Kaif" she said in a mocking tone.

When I remained silent, she continued.

" Don't try to act smart. I know everything. Now tell me the truth, otherwise I know how to spill the beans" .

Oh my God, that means she knows everything . Riya must have told her.

" Why are you silent? Cat caught your tongue?" Her tone was serious.

" Maa, I can explain" I said and she kept glaring me.

" Actually, I like her..." I said and she hit my head lightly.

" Idiot,  I know you like her .Why don't you tell this before?You are just like your dad. Ek dam Dumbo" she said with a smile and I  looked her wide eyed.

" How do you know?" I asked .

"I have my own ways" she said dramatically.

" Come on maa, tell me".I pleaded.

" Maria told me" she said while laughing.

" I have this doubt on you for a long time. So, I asked Maria's help. She was a bit reluctant earlier. But I know how to spill the beans"  she said in a victorious tone.

Poor Maria, my mom must  have cross examined her.

" Wait! If you know about this earlier, then why do you bring that proposal for her?" I asked and she started laughing.

" Because, I want to see that horrified expression of yours" she said suppressing her laughter.

" So, you are not serious about Abhinav's proposal ?" I asked for clearing my doubt.

" Nope, Abhinav already introduced his girlfriend to his family. He is smart unlike you. Instead of proposing her, you are stalking her like a contract killer". She said and I felt embarrassed.

She was right. What I am doing is not right. I have to end this hide and seek.

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