The Unlikely Union

CHAPTER-1

Have a wonderful time......

Ishika's pov:

I am in the makeup room staring at myself in the mirror. I am scared,scared of what my life would be like after a few hours. I will be living in a completely different environment than I am used to. So many new people,so many new traditions,I am scared that will I be able to fit in and fulfill my responsibilities. I barely know the man I am marrying,the one who I am supposed to spend my forever with but after all it was my own decision to agree to this marriage. Deep down I always wanted to have a love marriage and I also tried to find a man to date but all my relationships ended miserably and as per my plans and due to family's pressure,I have to settle early. I just hoped that Maahir will be a good husband. As I was drowned in my thoughts I heard someone call for me
"Ishika,the baarat is here. Finish getting ready quickly. You'll have to be in the mandap in 45 minutes."
"Yes ma, I'll finish getting ready as quickly as possible" saying that I took a deep breath. 45 minutes,after that everything will change,everything means everything.

Maahir's pov:

I am on the horse dressed up in proper Indian groom attire,everyone dancing around me with joy. I am not feeling nervous because I wasn't completely forced into this marriage, I am here because of my own will. Love is something that I despised,there is no space for love in the world of someone like me. Although I had flings on and off I never committed to someone and here I am now,getting married to someone,a someone I don't even know properly. Ishika was my parent's choice for me. Although she is pretty,I was hesitant on agreeing for this marriage but after my mother's constant nagging,I finally agreed. I don't love the way most people do, for me love is a feeling that has the potential to destroy you completely by being your weakness and in my world there is no place for weaknesses. I just wish that my soon to be wife doesn't expect me to fall for her.

Time skip:

Ishika's pov:

"Ishika beta are you ready or not. The muhurat for the ceremony starts now."
My mother said while entering my room. I am feeling anxious. I was looking at myself and I looked so pretty like I could be the next miss universe at any given moment.
"Yes ma, I am ready." I said while taking a deep breath.
"My daughter looks so pretty. You remind me of myself on my wedding day,so innocent,so naive but beta don't let your anxiety get hold of you today,as it is your big day na." Ma said with concern
"Yes ma I'll take deep breaths whenever I feel anxious,you don't have to worry. By the way, where is dad?" I wanted to spend a few moments with my parents before I get married.
"I am here sweetie." My dad said while entering the room to take a look at me.
"Wow! My princess looks so pretty. I remember the days when you were a little kid and you used to pretend to be a bride using your ma's dupattas." He said while chuckling.
"Ma,dad, I will miss you guys a lot. I will forever be grateful to you guys for giving me everything I want and fulfilling every little need of mine." I said while trying to control a few tears from escaping.
"Sweetie,that's what parents are for darling. If you feel uncomfortable in your sasural or your husband is not treating you the right way, don't hesitate to leave them and come back." Saying this my dad hugged me.
"Ishi,don't forget to take your medicines on time and have all the meals of the day especially breakfast and don't forget your ma and dad." With that my mother started crying.
"Anu don't cry,today is our Ishi's big day and if you cry will our little girl be able to control her tears?" My dad hugged my ma and me.
"Now let's go, everyone must be waiting for the bride."
After hearing that I realized that I am the bride everyone must be waiting for. After that realization hit,I had all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. But after taking deep breaths and hyping myself up I took my parents and hand and left for the mandap.

Time skip(At the mandap):

Maahir's pov:

As she entered the room,it go filled with some energy that is unexplainable. She was all dolled in a traditional yet modern bridal attire,a red lehenga which showed off her body but still left things to be imagined. Her hair was styled in a bun and her makeup was simple as well as glamorous. She looked like an angel but the problem is that,she is going to marry a monster like. After her bridal entry,she settled beside me.
"What?" She asked when she caught me staring.
"What do you mean?" I answered while pretending to be confused.
"You're literally staring at me and you're trying to act confused?"she said in a confident tone which made me gravitate towards her even more.
"I am not staring,I am just looking." I said while smirking.
"Wha-" before she was able to finish the priest started the ceremony,stopping the banter between us.

........................to be continued.....................
Author's note

Thanks for reading till the end. I know that this chapter didn't have much detail. My exams will start soon and that is why I haven't gotten time to plan this out properly. I promiseee that I'll get better just bear with me. I know this is cringe because I didn't put much effort.

Bye bye💕
Meet you all in the next chapter

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