Forever With You

Chapter 8

Arya's Point Of View.

I along with my own family and Zeyer's family reached to the court for marriage registration.
I waited there for a while before Pema came and sat at a distant.

"Zeyer, we are waiting. Be quick", his mother called him.

I felt nervous and anxious since now it was the time I run away.

"Dad where is mom?", I asked.

"She went to bring something in the car", my dad said.

"Dad, I'll go to washroom and come back", I said and went outside. After that I immediately ran away from the backyard of the court.

I jumped of the wall and directly sat inside Rigden's car where Rigden and Tshogay were waiting for me.

"Rigden, start the car", I said.

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Zeyer's Point Of View.

"Mom, dad", I said as soon as I reached inside the court.

"Ah...you are finally on time. Come and sit here, Arya went to the washroom. She'll be here in a minute", my mother said. I nodded and sat beside her before looking at Pema who was seated at distant.

Now that Arya is not here, that means she ran away. After a while, when she doesn't show up and when everyone will know that she has run away, I'll tell them about Pema.

After 20 minutes.

"Why is she not coming? It's been 20 minutes now. She should be here by now. Is she okay?", Her father tried calling her.

"Her phone is switched off", he said.

"Uden, go and look for Arya in the washroom", mom said to my younger sister.

She went to check on her.

After few minutes....

"Mom, she is not in the washroom. I even checked outside. Some people outside said she left somewhere. I don't know where", my sister looked confused.

"What? Where would she leave?", my parents panicked.

"There is no way she would run. She'll be here soon. Let's wait for a while", her dad said.

I remained there silent. It was already time for our turn to register the marriage.

"Try calling her....time's ticking out", she said.

I stood up and went towards them.

"Mom, dad...I need to tell you something", I said.

"There's no time for that right now. Let's go and look for Arya. I hope she'll be fine", my mother looked worried for her.

"Mom, it's important. Can you please listen to me first?", I said.

"What? Okay tell us. We are listening ", she said.

"Both Arya and I don't love eachother. She probably ran away because we don't wanna marry and....", I stopped for a while.

"We know that it is hard for two of you to get into this relationship. We also know that you don't really know eachother. But trust me, love can happen even after marriage. Sometimes the right person comes into your life when you don't need it. Arya, is the right person in your life", she said.

"But mom, I ......", I indicated Pema to come towards me.

"I...I love...", Then someone interrupted.

"We are here. I'm so sorry... She slipped in the washroom and had her clothes wet. So I took her to change clothes at home", her mother said.
And next to her was Arya.

I got confused as well as many things came in my mind which made me furious inside. I looked at Pema and she stopped there the right moment with her eyes welled up in tears.

"Ah...you should have atleast called", my parents and her father sighed.

"Let's go and register now", my mother said and dragged me to the register line.

Many emotions were taking place in my mind that particular time. I was helpless Infront of my parents sentiments, I was angry at Arya for betraying me and acting nice all these time, and I felt bad for the the person I actually wanted to get married.

I looked at Arya with the confusion and anger in my eyes, but she couldn't even look at my eyes. I wanted to ask why? Why did she do that? Why did she put on the act all these while?

"Please sign here", the official personal asked us.

Before I signed the marriage papers, I looked at Pema who was in tears and walked away from my sight. It was painful to not be able to stand for my own love. I blame Arya for this, I'll make her life hell.

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Arya's Point Of View.

"Rigden start the car", I said as soon as I entered the car.

But he wouldn't start the car.

"Hey...Rigden... what's wrong with you?", I said but he looked at me with his sorry eyes.

"What the hell, just drive the car. Otherwise people will find out that I'm running away", I shouted.

"And Tshogay, why are you silent. Tell him to drive god damn", I said.

"Not Tshogay my dear", it was my mother, not Tshogay.

"Oh shit", I said to myself. How did she know about my plans?

"Mom...", I stammered.

"Get out of the car, we need to talk", my mom said and dragged me outside of the car.

"What were you planning to do, huh?", She glared.

"I'm sorry mom, but I can't marry him. He likes someone else. And I cannot stay with someone whose heart will never belong to me", I said.

"Okay fine, let's say he loves someone else. But this marriage is very important. For both the families. You know the sentiments of your grandfather and his grandfather is attached to your wedding with him. And he is dying, can't you fulfill his last wish?", My mother said.

"It's not only about his health right mom?", I said in a tired tone.

"What do you mean?", She asked.

"It's about your status. I know your business and their business will have advantage if Zeyer and I get married. And I also know that father's business is not going well these days. But why are you so desperate? My salary would be enough to give you a comfortable life. Do you really think I'm that much incapable", I cried.

"It's not like that. We care about you. Do you know the last time he invested on his venture, he took a big amount of loan, and if he is not able to pay back in time...your father will be arrested for the life time. And his parents agreed to help us", my mother had tears.

"Can't there be any solutions other than this? They are really nice people. His parents will help you even if I don't get married to him", I said.

"But can you think from our perspective? How will we be able to seek help from them when my daughter ditches their son and runs away like this?", She said.

"But...mom", I sighed.

"Fine...just go where ever you want to go. But make sure you take care of yourself", my mom said and sat inside Rigden's car.

I thought for a while and sat inside the car.

"Rigden, take us to the court again", I said.

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In the court:

Seeing Zeyer devastated, and helpless...I felt guilty and hated myself. Why is it so hard to even make one decision? No matter which decision I take, it will led me to hurt one or the other. And this time I chose to hurt myself and him.

"Congratulations, you are married now", the representatives said.