A Promised Marriage

Chapter eight : Confused

First of all, wishing you guys a happy new year ♡

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As I sat in my room, I couldn't help but feel at peace. My conversation with Rehan had left me feeling better than I had in a long time. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I could finally breathe again.

Just then, my friend Myra burst into my room, interrupting my thoughts.

"Hey, girl, where were you? I've been calling you for the past one minute," she exclaimed.

I looked up, slightly startled, and replied, "Nothing, just that I feel happy today."

Myra immediately raised an eyebrow, sensing that something was up. "What's the reason, madam?" she asked curiously.

To be honest, I didn't even know the reason for my happiness. Why was Rehan able to control my emotions? Why was he the reason for my happiness? What if he turned out to be like every other boy and left me in the end?
No no what are you thinking Aaru you will only marry him because of your family nothing more. But then again, he was different. He was a gentleman, and he had been nothing but kind to me. Maybe I should give him a chance.

Again, girl, he is literally a gentleman.

I rolled my eyes at my comment.
Shut up. I said dismissively to myself

Before I could think any further, Myra cut me off, bringing me back to reality
"Aaru?" Her voice pulled me back to the present moment. I realized that I needed to tell her about Rehan. Maybe she could help me sort out my feelings.

"Sorry, actually I have something to tell you," I said, taking a deep breath.

"I know you're hiding something from me!" Myra exclaimed dramatically.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her theatrics. "Listen, there's a boy -"

"What? You have a boy in your life, and you didn't even tell me? How could you?" Myra interrupted, clearly excited.

"Will you let me continue?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

She nodded, and I continued, "There's not a boy, but a guy - I mean, my parents arranged my marriage with him."

"What?!" Myra's eyes widened in shock.

I took a deep breath and told her everything about Rehan - about how my mother's friend had come to our house, about how my mother wanted me to marry her son, and about how I had feelings for Rehan.

"You love Rehan?" Myra asked, cutting right to the chase.

I was taken aback by her question. No, I didn't love him how could I? I had only just met him.

Or did I?

"No, I don't. I just like it when he's close to me, but I hate it when he acts rude. I can't take it," I replied, trying to convince myself more than anything.

"Madam, you're in love already. You're saying you hate it when he's rude to you, but it makes you restless. So ask yourself, what would you do if he ignored you for the rest of your life?" Myra asked, her words cutting straight to my heart.

"No, please. I hate his ignorance," I protested weakly.

"This is love, girl. You're in love with him. If you don't believe me, ask your heart," Myra said, a knowing smile on her lips.

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Myra's words made me more confused than ever. Was I really in love with Rehan? How was that even possible? I had only known him for a short time.

Just then, my mother's voice interrupted my thoughts. "Aaru, come downstairs. Rehan came to meet you."

My heart skipped a beat at the mention of his name. How could I face him now?

"If your heart beats faster around him, it means you're in love," Myra's words echoed in my mind.

With a heavy heart, I made my way downstairs, dreading what was to come. As I saw Rehan talking with my dad, my heart began to race. That means Myra was right,

No no! I'm just nervous.

I tried to avoid his gaze as much as possible, but it was no use.
Keyword: tried

"Areh Aaru why are you standing here, come sit with us," my dad said in a cheerful tone, gesturing me to take a seat beside him. I walked over and sat down, trying my best to avoid making eye contact with Rehan, who was also present there.

As we were all enjoying our tea, Rehan suddenly asked my dad, "Mr Khurana, can I take Aaradhya on a date?" I choked on my tea and couldn't believe what I had just heard. Did he just ask me out? My dad's eyes widened, and he smiled happily, replying, "Of course, Beta. But you have to promise to take care of her."

Rehan responded confidently, "Uncle, you don't have to ask. She is my priority." I couldn't believe how smooth he was and felt my heart flutter at his words. I looked at him, and our eyes met, sending a tingle down my spine.

After a brief conversation, Rehan bid farewell to my father, who asked me to accompany him to his car. I nodded and walked him to the door in silence. When we were outside my house, he hugged me suddenly, and I could feel my heart beating faster.

"Re-Rehan, we are outside. Someone will see us," I stuttered nervously.

He smiled and pulled away, saying, "Be ready at 6." He then drove off, leaving me feeling confused and overwhelmed. I couldn't help but wonder if Myra was right, and if I was indeed falling for him.

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Plabita~