A story where Shirsha, a naive girl get's married to a heartless man Ankit .....................................................................................
Ankit's past had nothing to do with him now but yet still his past haunted him and drew...
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As soon as we went downstairs, Father rushed towards Ankit and wrapped him in a very gentle and cheerful hug
"The wedding date is fixed beta, 3rd November it is ...... congratulations and welcome to the family" he told Ankit without wiping away that annoying grin.
Ankit looked at me looking really uncomfortable and he let out a nervous chuckle.
"O-oh- the date's been fixed? really? t-that w-was fast"
"Hahaha! You're funny beta...but yes we had to fix the date as soon as possible.."
"w-well 3rd November is just 3 weeks away r-right?" he let out another nervous chuckle.
Father released him from the hug and patted him on the back..as if he was very proud of his son-in-law. For once they don't even remember, my Birthday is on 3rd November. I'll be turning 24 this year. Huff! I'm turning old.
But our attentions were drawn away by mother who called us for dinner.
All of us settled in our seats and gradually I had to sit beside Ankit and he was forced to do the same. His face twitched into a scowl soon enough as soon he realised what my family was trying to do. The only one whose glare was making me feel burned was of Ankit's mother. She seemed to dislike me before the marriage. Ankit's sister Noor is very sweet. She seemed friendly and talkative, totally opposite of her brother. And also I've to admit she's very beautiful. Her features are similar to Ankit's, which made her look even more beautiful. I wish I'd have her features. I was snapped back to reality when a loud bolt of thunder shook us all to the core. Oh Hell No! I hate thunders. Couldn't even remember the number of times I used to lay on my cold bed alone, curled up under my comforter and crying the whole night just because of these stupid thunders.
"Oh my god! Today's forecast is saying that there'll be a thunder storm from 9pm till 3am...The reporters are warning people to stay in their houses or somewhere safe. Shit! I'm very sorry you guys. If I had known earlier I would have just cancelled todays meetup." Father spoke with a sorrowful face. Lol! did he even feel sorry for anything in his entire life? No.
"Arey it's okay Abhay...You didn't know there was a storm coming in"
"So- because there's a storm tonight why don't you all stay over tonight. It'll be fun, plus we didn't have guests over for a long time." Mom suggested smiling.
Ankit's face looked as if someone fed him a spoonful of lemon juice. He was about to protest when Shubho uncle butted in
"Yes yes ofcourse.. it's been a long time since I also stayed over in someone's house. It'll be fun"
"Fun my foot" Ankit cursed under his breath but quickly shot me a glance when he realised I was sitting beside him.
"Sorry.. didn't mean t-"
"It's fine" and this time I cut him off. He looked a little shocked but got over it quickly.
~X~
After dinner was over Shubho uncle and Uma aunty were given the guest room and Noor was staying in my step-sister, Ahana's room and about Ankit well my parents suggested we'd sleep on the same bed together because there was only one guest room in this fucking house. Fuckers are trying to set me up with Ankit as soon as possible for their own benefits. The scowl on Ankit's face said how much he's hating the idea of coming to my house.
Everyone was sitting in the living room chatting but Ankit and I were too tired to listen to their senseless talks so we both went to my room.
"Uh-listen Shirsha- After my ex I've never slept on any woman's bed- together-"
"You're uncomfortable? Perhaps I could ask mom to allow you to sleep in Ahana's room with Noor and I'll just sleep with Ahana, or if you want to sleep on the bed alone then I'll sleep downstairs on the couch. Whatever you say."
He looked confused and shocked by my reply but quickly clamped his parted lips shut and said
"No need to do all that and stress everyone out. I was just saying that could we possibly have a line, sorry pillow line between us? That'll be more comfortable for me"
"A B-boundary?"
"Yes"
"S-sure why not" my voice cracked but I immediately by clearing my throat to hide the pain behind my voice. Ankit just gave me a small smile and sat on the bed awkwardly.
"I'll go bring your clothes to change into. Be right back."
Saying that I left the room and let out a shaky breath.
God why the hell am I so nervous and tense around him?
