CAN AN ARRANGE MARRIAGE TURN INTO SOMETHING MORE?
Abhiraj Singh Rajvansh, a 31-year-old, stoic, intimidatingly gorgeous billionaire CEO, unfortunately with a problem with his birth chart.
The only solution: Marriage, to the girl whose chart resemble...
The preparation for the marriage is going in full gush.
I have already requested a leave of 20 days. Ivaan is still unaware of the situation and neither did I get the chance to meet Abhiraj to discuss the situation.
I don't know how things are going to work, on top of that my insecurities are taking a toll on me.
Sometimes I wonder whether I am actually getting married to him? no one will be convinced if I'll tell them that since the day the marriage has been fixed, I haven't met him nor did he contact me.
And the main problem is, that my family is pretty okay with the situation.
They are very eager to get their not-so-beautiful daughter married to a man who earns pretty much more than expected, and who definitely has quite high standards.
Anyways my family will be going today evening to their place for some ceremony, they'll meet him for the first time, my soon-to-be husband.
Quiet responsible of my father.
Dadi is forcing me to send Ivaan to the hostel, and what's shocking is that everyone is silent on this.
They all are silently supporting her.
I am still firm on my decision. And just to make me bend in front of them they have started giving me silent treatment.
*Scoff* what beautiful memories I am making in my last days in this place.
Anyway, today I have to go to college, have some last-minute work. I'll try to meet Abhiraj there, hopefully, he'll be available.
COLLEGE
I knock at the door for permission to enter the office.
Already done with my work, I thought to meet the director.
Unfortunately, Abhiraj is not available, but his father is there in the office.
The situation ought to be known to someone. It's the same whether you tell him or his father. So here I am.
"Come in."
I enter the room, "Good morning sir." and greet him.
"Ishika, what happened? I thought you are on leave. " Uncle asks curiously, giving me an affectionate smile.
"umm, Uncle I had something to discuss with you people. It's very important, I mean you all should be aware of the situation. "
Nervousness is making my body go cold. I hope he gives me a positive response.
" Sure. First, settle down, and then tell me whatever you want to."
I do as he says.
"My friend met with an accident 3 years ago. She was a mother to a one-year-old baby boy, but unfortunately, both she and her husband died on the spot. They did not have any immediate family to look after the baby, so I brought him home with me. Right now I am his legal Guardian and I do not intend to abandon him after this marriage. If I'll come to your home, then Ivaan will be coming with me. I can't leave him.
I wanted to tell you this way before but I was not getting any chance.
I hope you understand and are on board with this, if not I can't go on with this proposal, I am so sorry. " I say, eyeing him trying to catch his reaction.
Uncle takes a deep sigh, removing his specs he rubs his eyes.
"Can you tell me something about the kid? "
" Ivaan is 4 years old. He is in this school itself, studying in grade one. "
"Has he come to the school today? Can I meet him? "
"No, he is not in the school. But I can show you the picture... Just a min........ Here... "
I show him the picture of Ivaan I had in my phone.
Uncle nods looking at the picture, a little smile touching his face seeing the photo.
"Why didn't your family tell this before? "
"They wanted to send him to the hostel. But I can't let them do that. He is like my son, he trusts me, I can't do that. I know this is a very big deal for anyone.
I don't know why you all agreed to me as your daughter-in-law, your son and me are no match. And on top of that all this. " I finally speak what I have been thinking all this time.
Uncle smiles, " I can understand where all this is coming from. Beta I have seen this world more than you. And I also know my son more than anyone can. I believe this is the best decision, I trust my choice and have faith in destiny. Don't worry about all this, your elders know the best. "
"And about Ivaan, how can I say no to a little bundle of joy. I'll inform Tejaswini about this, don't worry. "Uncle dismisses the situation as if it's no big deal.
Shocked will be an understatement, I was thrilled.
How can anyone be... Umm, I don't know... So fine with this?
"will Abhiraj and Aunty be okay with this?" I question him, still not able to digest his answer.
" Yes, you don't worry. Now come on I think you should go home, functions might have started. And stop thinking much."
I nod and go out but not before touching his feet to show my respect.
I was quiet about this whole meeting at home. Telling them about this is not one of the great decisions.
And with this, I didn't even realize when the final day came, without any contact with him.
FLASHBACK ENDS.
Everyone left, the ceremonies are completed. Now it's just me and him in this big elephantine mansion.
"You can never know what will happen next."
Hollowness fills my chest.
I think it won't be long when I'll loose control over my emotions.
He didn't know I was his bride until today, is he aware of other things?
To be continued...
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I know I am not giving you people regular updates.
But its very hard for me at this point to handle things.
Living alone, away from your safe space adjusting with life, among strangers.
