The Unwanted Marriage

1. Dreams Crumbled

| Monami Mahajan |

" But dad .. " I just spoke fumbling but he was not in a mood to listen..Today I turned 25 , for the very first time my father called me in his office. My dad , Jay Mahajan is the head of Southern Italian Mafia. He has everything you can imagine a mafia to be ..Harsh , strict and furious. He was never there for me , whenever I needed him.. He just used to put up his people to look after us..All I had was my sister Koel with me..My mom passed away due to cancer when I was 12 and Koel was 11.. 

I knocked my dad's office door and a insolent " Come in " was heard . I opened the door and entered in. He didn't said anything just gestured me to sit next to the chair opposite him. I did as I was told and he kept his file aside.

" You turned 25 , today right ? " He asked and I nodded. 

He continued , " Since you are adult now you, can get married . I have called you here today to inform you that I had fixed your marriage to the head of Northern Italian Mafia Karan Shergill . You are his to be wife , and in return he will take over the business here of Southern Italy . The marriage is in 2 weeks , everything is ready" He said making my world stop. 

I was so shocked..How can he do this to me. I am his daughter not a piece of land whom he can give it to anyone for the sake of his profit . I am a human being . I have feelings. I too have dreams. I don't want to stuck in a loveless marriage for the rest of my life for my dad just to gain profit. 

Tears leaned to spill out of my eyes anytime but my father didn't care  as he never used to, his face lacked emotions. again.

" But father I don't want to marry. I have to take my degree of M.D , Become a successful doctor. I am not interested in any of these marriage stuff " I said with full of tears, Hoping for him to understand me .

" I'm your dad , I know what's better for you" He said fuming, as  his anger was on peak.

" Love is an absolute useless feeling . The feeling which makes you weak nothing else , Think of all the luxuries and amenities you'll get when you marry him . You will be the first lady to Italian mafia , other girls will be jealous of  you . Consider yourself lucky enough to get these opportunity " He shouted and went outside banging the door . 

 I got up from the chair too.. Rushing to my room , I don't know what to do ..I got on my bed and hugged the pillow tightly as I could . Tears rinse my pillow as I remembered the conversation with my father.. I mean  how I am gonna marry a man whom I never met . I don't know one thing about him . From the news I've heard that he's rude , heartless and arrogant sometimes..

Surely he looks good . I've seen his pictures  before . of course he is handsome but is it the only reason for him to marry to me and be partner , the rest of life ? 

" Mother , I really miss you . If you had been there I could have someone by my side except Koel.I really want my happy dad back mom, who couldn't see tears in my eyes "  

| Karan Shergill |

What are you suggesting faizi ? I shouted at my cousin who is also my underboss..

" A merger for marriage " I banged my hand on the table and got up from my chair. Ashish and Sid my two most trusted men's who were sitting also got up. They are not allowed to sit when I am standing as I'm their don. I looked at faizi who was sitting calmly while creasing his forehead and left out a sigh . He was my underboss and cousin too , so he had the power to be seated in front of me .