As I sat alone in the waiting area, I realised Anika was the only person I couldn't imagine living without. She shattered all the damn walls I had built around my heart. I was so deeply in love with her.
Anika Sharma, a typical event planner, is thr...
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Anika
I ended the call with a grin on my face.
Ever since Jai entered my life, I find myself smiling more. And I'm not talking about our college days; I'm talking about the dates, texts, calls, Face Times, him randomly showing up at my house – everything that happened after our parents arranged this marriage.
But there's this question that creeps into my mind: Would Jai have chosen me if our parents hadn't arranged this between us? Would he have gone for a model or someone with a higher rank, not the girl he's been seeing since he was 18? I push that thought to the deep corners of my brain.
As soon as I get up from the bed, a text pops up on my phone. It's from Jai.
Jai: Can't wait to see you, princess.
My heart flips every time he calls me princess, beautiful, or love. It's ridiculous. I reply with heart emojis.
I need to go to my parents' house first, and then we'll all get ready and head to the farmhouse.
So, I pack my stuff – the saree is at my parents' place, so I only need to pack jewelry, makeup, and a spare fancy dress just in case. Diya and Nisha left to meet their parents while I was with Jai, so I have to go alone.
After locking up, I book a cab and head to my destination. My phone buzzes, and it's a text from Jai.
Jai: Started?
Anika: Yep, just now.
Jai: Send me your location.
Anika: Aww, cute.
Jai: Nothing's cuter than being safe. LOCATION. NOW.
Anika: attaches live location
Jai: Thanks.
Anika: I think I should be the one thanking you, Mr. Singhania.
Jai: You can thank me for different reasons.
My mind naturally goes in a dirty direction. Ugh, I didn't need that image now. I'm in a cab, dammit.
Anika: Take your mind out of the gutter.
Jai: You wouldn't have gotten the joke if you didn't have a dirty mind.
I bet he's smirking. Asshole.
Anika: rolling eyes emoji
I FaceTime him and connect my AirPods. He picks up after a single ring – impressive.
"Hey," I greet.
"Hi," he responds.
"I'm bored."
"I don't think I can entertain you; that's your forte," he says.
