Sixteen year Aayushi and Artemis seem like normal teen girls with silly overly ambitious ideas. Silly, and definitely not regarded seriously or dangerous at all. When their secrets are revealed one by one, danger and a chance at power is within rea...
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"No, I am not getting married to anyone." I say, annoyed, as my father surveys me from across the table. It is early morning, and I already feel pissed.
He pauses and puts down his mug, taking a deep breath, "Aayushi, I also don't want you get married but you don't have a choice."
"Of course I do." I say, with a bored air, checking my fingernails for dirt. Such a pity I can't remove dirt from my life as easily as I remove dirt from my fingernails.
"The leader of The Meliones," My father says with a aggravated air, "He isn't a random man you can turn down, Aayushi."
"I know that," I say, jerking my head to meet his eyes, "But I'm not getting married to anyone. Leader or not. I am only sixteen."
He glances at me desperately, "Aayushi."
I force myself not to reply, but I know he has every right to worry. My father just doesn't want me to face the wrath of the leader of a very prominent and dangerous gang.
Unfortunately for him, he has an extremely stubborn daughter who'd rather die than marry a random old man.
I stand up abruptly, and grab my jacket, and his eyes are worried, following me as I stand, "Be careful, Aayushi, don't get in trouble."
"I won't." I reassure him, and moving to hug him.
He sighs, "Aayushi, reconsider the marriage. Please. I know you hate that idea, but they might come after your mother, your brother, your family if you anger them."
I stiffen instantly. He brought up something that he knows that would change my mind out of everything else. I hate how valid his point is.
"Are you saying I do this for their safety?" I frown, drumming my fingers on the table.
My father glances at me with a anguished look, "For yours as well. You have to understand, they might do so, and I can't force you, but you have to take this in account."
"I don't want to marry him but-"
"I don't want you to marry him too, Aayushi, trust me. I'm only afraid for your mother's safety, your brother's safety, your safety."
I raise an eyebrow, "Not yours?"
He shakes his head, "I am a father, I am a husband, my family comes before me."
At his words, I feel a stab of something that I cannot explain. I hate that I am being selfish, but I know my concerns are valid.
