Imperfectly Perfect

The Engagement

'Dad, I dont wanna get married. You know I dont believe in love and relationships now.'

'I am done with your stupid talks Tine. Let me me tell you for the last time, you are getting married to that man of my choice and thats it. I dont want any more arguments.' Dad said sternly and walked away from my room.

I have never imagined my life to be like this. I am gonna get engaged tomorrow to some stranger, whose name itself is a mystery for me. Well, I was never interested in knowing his name in the first place, though mom had tried talking about him a couple of times. Theres nothing I could do now. Ever since I came out to my parents at the age of 16, when they caught me with my boyfriend (first and last), I knew I was a disappointment and disgrace to them to them. They might have never ever imagined their dearest son to be a bi and have a boyfriend. At first, they denied to accept it and stopped talking to me for a few months. But after a year, they finally accepted me for who I was, though they never accepted my relationship. I was happy that atleast they have accepted me for who I was and believed that they would one day accept my boyfriend too. I loved my boyfriend as much as I loved my parents. He was my everything, the love of my life. I was damn sure that we will be together forever and get married one day, adopt a baby a couple of years later and have a small family of our own. But everything took a 360 degree turn when i decided to breakup with him one unfortunate day. I will never forget the day when he called me for the nth time after I ignored his calls and rejected to meet him. well, its all in the past now, and i haved moved on. Atleast thats what i believe so.

So today, I am getting engaged to god knows who. Theres atleast one good thing about him. He is rich. Thats what my cousins kept on saying to tease me. Engagement ceremony wont be grant, as my family cannot afford much. So my soon to be fiance and his family will come to our house and have a small ring exchange to announce the engagement. Its already Its already 10 25 am. they should be here now. I have to try my best and show my family that I am not bothered about getting engaged, even though my heart is being torn right now .

'You can do it Tine! You have handled much more difficulties in life till now. so you can adjust with this too, atleast for your family.' I reminded myself, thats when I saw my mom coming to me

'Tine, I know you are stressed. But believe me, we are doing this for your own good. Your dad loves you the most and wants the best for you. Trust him and his love for you.' she said

'I know mom. You guys love me the most, especially dad. I do trust dad. But im just upset that I have get engaged now and marry him within a month.' I giggled, trying to hold back my tears.

' Son, you are nearly 25 now and we are worried about you. One day you will realise that we made the right choice for you.' Mom said calmly.

'Mom, I ....', I started, but was interrupted Type who announced that the other party has arrived. My mom went outside smiling at me, telling me to wear my smile and meet my soon to be family. I was getting nervous now. I will be engaged within a half an hour from now and I dont even have a clue on whats going on. After five minutes, I decided to go out with a gentle smile on my face, just like my mom wanted. But the moment I stepped out of my room and walked to the hall downstairs, I started getting an eerie feeling, as if something bad is gonna happen. Then my eyes landed on a beautiful face which I never ever wished to see again. The same face which used to adore the most, the same face which I longed to see but never had the guts to face... My love ..no he is no longer my love. He is just my ex... But why was he here? of all the times, why am i seeing him at my house, that too on my engagement day? I kept on staring at him and he was staring at me back, with an emotion unfamiliar to me, the same bambi eyes which once used to be my favorite, now I wanted to avoid them. I blinked my eyes and looked at my mom who seemed pretty happy now. But just as I approached the hall, trying to have a better look at what was actually happening, I heard the very familiar voice saying:

'Hello dear fiance, nice to meet you again!

I stood there frozen, as Sarawat stood opposite to me with a ring in his hand....