BEHADD

Taintaalees

Rudra 

I would protect her from my thousand enemies with my life.

That's what I had in mind when I decided to make it official. Making it official was the only way to keep her with me. She won't stop asking for the divorce.

I know she's mad at me but maybe.... After some time, she'll forgive me?

She ran away after slapping me once after I kissed her. I didn't go after her but made sure my men followed her and made sure she went home safe. I had other things to plan.

The wedding. I had a reputation to hold. So if I was marrying, the wedding had to be magnificent. It would get worldwide attention. People from across continents would attend it. The last thing I wanted to be called was miser.

I had money to waste, so why not?

It was Monday too soon. I was nervous.

I have never been this nervous, ever. Asking for her daughter's hand in marriage, was really a daunting task. How will I narrate her the whole truth?

I had already made sure Tripti won't speak against this... So I just had to make it believable.

Straightening my tie, I look myself again in the mirror. I just hope she'll accept this, or else..

When I knocked at the door, I was greeted with an excited Navya.

"Ma told me you'd come for lunch today, come in!", I had already informed her about my visit. To not make it look so sudden.

Once I was inside I was greeted by Miss, Tripti was no where to be seen. She asked me about general things and we proceeded to eat. Once seated, her mother asked Navya to call Tripti downstairs.

As soon as she stepped down her eyes found mine. She was from being pleased.

After the lunch I got straight to the point. "Miss, I've visited you for another purpose actually", she raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"I want your daughter's hand in marriage", I dropped the bomb. Navya gasped in surprise and her mother's face was unreadable. Moments later she spoke, " But... Weren't you already married? "

" The thing is... I was, actually, I am married to your daughter. We've been married for four months.", I was probably giving her heart attacks.

"Wh- what is he saying Tripti?!"

"He's telling the truth mom. We married when I was supposed to complete my training. I'm sorry mom, I didn't want to lie to you but I... My memory it came back only a week ago. I wanted to -"

" You have broken my trust. I thought I raised a good girl."

" Miss, it's not her fault. I was responsible for all this. I'm sorry. She wanted to tell you all along but I was afraid for us to get public too soon... Because of business matters. I'm sorry miss, but I want us to start afresh. For that we need your blessings and forgiveness."

"When did this happen?", She asked.

" What mom? ", Cross questioned Tripti.

" When did you fell in love? "

"I-", I cut her off before she could ruin this.

"We fell in love at the wedding. She was intelligent, kind and ambitious. Everything I liked in a person. And then I took her with me on a date", sorry for lying but it was partially right.