The Billionaire's Bride

Chapter Four : Sangeet

Piyashi's pov

These past days were so tiring and our dance instructor Mrs.Chopra was so stern with us.Aryan didn't come for any practice...only Preeti and his parents came.Preeti and I are going to do an upbeat song  and our parents chose old Bollywood songs.

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"Piyashi!There you are!Have you seen your sister!She has to get ready!"
I put my plate of samoosas down and look around.As they decided to have the sangeet and henna ceremony in their mansion,we have to stay here in  their house.The guest rooms are on one side while their rooms are on the other so we hardly see Aryan.It is so strange because it is his wedding too!

Ma sees Anya talking to someone on the phone and pulls her away.I continue eating and I choke as I see Aryan walking down the stairs.I gape and blush seeing  his handsome face and his black sherwani.The butterflies in my stomach make me snap out of it.I blink repeatedly and turn quickly before he sees me staring at him.

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Things slowly start to get better after a while.Pa makes me meet a few people and tells them about my life in the US.We chat for a while  and then Di comes in looking so beautiful.They put her on the throne seat next to Aryan Jiju and the sangeet begins.

Anesh,Preeti's cousin is the host and he announces the person before they dance.I felt so nervous when it was our turn but we danced nicely and surprisingly,I didn't fall down while dancing.Our parents also gave a superb performance and I enjoyed a lot when watching them.I even whistled and cheered loudly for them while standing up.

"Now it's the couple's turn so make some noise for Aryan bhai and Anya bhabhi!"Anesh says and we cheer as they walk on stage to dance.I   gulp as I see Anya put her hand in Aryan's and  they embrace like they have been married for years.They start dancing slowly and  I  start to feel suffocated.I   start walking away slowly and move to the bathroom.

Why am I feeling this?It's so frustrating!I  wash my face and move to open the door when I hear the room door shut.I open the door a little and see Anya Di  talking on the phone.

"Yes,he thinks that he is very smart by suggesting we sign a prenup!Why would I want to work when my husband is a billionaire!?I just want to live a luxurious life!"she says and my eyes widen in shock.Aryan told her to sign a prenup?She didn't tell us about it!

"Of course,I didn't tell them because it's not going to happen!"

She moves towards the window and I move closer to hear her properly.I am unable to hear the conversation while she looks outside as she continues,"My plan is to....after the tumeric ritual and leave the letter.....leaving him.... humiliated.... compromising....my in laws.....forget..."I almost gasp as I figure it out.

She laughs,"Yes,it is a bit much but it's worth it.I even told Tarun....I hope this plan will work."

She sits down on the bed,"I have the letter ready.Listen to this...Dear Aryan, I'm so sorry but I cannot marry you.I need to pursue my career and live my life.Even though you're such a good man,I will not be tied down to anyone.I hope that you can understand.From,Anya."

She stands up,"Okay,I need to  go now,Sumi.Tomorrow night wait for my call....just in case the plan doesn't work and I need your help.Thanks,bye."

She leaves and I wait in the bathroom...still shocked and speechless.I knew that Anya Di was a little stubborn and selfish...but this is cruel.

How can she do this to Aryan?Him and his family will be humiliated if she leaves him.She waited for the last minute and now I don't know what to do.Should I tell mama and papa?Should I talk to her and tell her to not go through with it?

I don't want to force her to marry Aryan but he is such a nice man.Although he is a little shy and reserved,he is very sweet and handsome.He has a loving family and he said that she can work if she wants to.

Is it something else?What if it's not about her career at all?What if it's about Tarun?Does she still love Tarun and want to elope with him?If I tell our parents ,they will be heartbroken and they might force her to marry Aryan.I  don't want them to get defamed.I must do something but what?

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After going back,the rest of the night passes in a blur.As  I  look around ,I see how happy everyone is and  I feel anxious to know about Di's plans to flee.I see her laughing and smiling along with mama...acting like everything is fine when it's not.If I don't do something,in the next 48 hours everything will be ruined.Our parents will be questioned and then defamed.They will be blamed for Di's elopement because we are her family.

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Anya's pov : A few hours earlier

I step inside the room and close the door.I don't want anyone else hearing my conversation with Suman.

"Yes,he thinks that he is very smart by suggesting we sign a prenup!Why would I want to work when my husband is a billionaire!I just want to live a luxurious life!"

"Yes,everyone wants that,Anya!Are you sure that you're not going to tell them?"
"Of course,I didn't tell them because it's not going to happen!"I tried to talk him out of the prenup nonsense and he ignored me....that rude man!I will just have to move to plan B.

"How?"she asks and I move to the window to look at my handsome fiance.
"My plan is to  go to his room after the tumeric ritual and leave the letter on his bed.After reading it,he will think that I'm leaving him.He will get angry , thinking that he and his family will get humiliated.After texting everyone to meet us in his room,I will casually walk outside which will be visible through his room window.I will somehow get him to take me to his room where everyone will find us in a compromising position.Since our reputation is on the line,my in laws will get us married quickly and he will forget about the prenup."

She sighs,"Are you sure that he will forget? Isn't it too dramatic?"Oh,Suman.Who will remember their prenup when their reputation is on the line and their parents are forcing them to get married? Especially a man like Aryan.

I laugh as I think about his reaction,"Yes,it is a bit much but it's worth it.I even told Tarun about my marriage and he won't trouble me now.In future ,if I think that I can't live with them,I can at least get  some money out of the divorce.I hope this plan will work."
She laughs,"A lot of money,you lucky girl!"

I sit down on the bed,"I have the letter ready.Listen to this...Dear Aryan, I'm so sorry but I cannot marry you.I need to pursue my career and live my life.Even though you're such a good man,I will not be tied down to anyone.I hope that you can understand.From,Anya."

I hear her clapping for me,"Too good.It's cliche but believable.Just that...why will they say anything at all?He is your fiance after all."

I hear footsteps walking pass the room and I say,"Okay,I need to go now,Sumi.Tomorrow night wait for my call.I know he's my fiance...but people are still old fashioned and we can't be together until after the wedding.Anyway,keep your phone with you just in case the plan doesn't work and I need your help.Thanks,bye."