DRITI ARORA
Everything was fine until that night. We were in Mumbai to meet Aarav Bhayya and also to celebrate Ishara's birthday. But that tragic event changed her life. We didn’t know about the guy who spent that night with her. She didn’t even tell me about that incident. But after one month when we learned about her pregnancy, it shook to the core. A girl who has never had a boyfriend is pregnant.
We forced her to tell the truth. It was so shocking that someone spiked her drink and had spent his night with her. If she had told this matter on the day itself, we could have sent him to jail. The thought pregnant with an unknown man’s child shattered her soul. But she was not ready to abort the baby. We know our society never accepts a child without a father. But Ishara was determined to keep the baby and Chacha were not pleased with the information.
We couldn’t tell them the actual situation. So we lied that she had a boyfriend and they broke up. For a traditional family, it did take some for them to accept the truth that their foster daughter was having a baby without wedlock. They both loved Ishara more than anything in the world and also accepted the child. From the day Mia was born, they are the happiest among them. Chachi and Chacha have no children and that’s why Ishara is so close to them.
Mia's birth changed her into their second daughter. Mia changed everything. She was like an angel sent by god into our life. Ishara started to live like a normal person. Always happy and proud of her daughter.
Life started to go smoothly. Ishara joined my company and we three again in the same city.
Everything was normal in my life until 6 months ago.
One day we were at Mahira's flat and got a call from Riya. It's been a while since Riya called us. Her father forced her to join their family business. Since then she rarely contacts us.
She said she is getting married and wants our presence there. We decided to travel to Pune to attend the marriage of our only close friend because we were so happy for her. Mia is staying with Chachi who came to meet them and Chachi was so excited to spend some precious days alone with her.
The driver stopped the car in front of a large luxurious hotel. The beautiful garden surrounding the hotel and the fountain at the centre increases its beauty. Various luxurious cars parked there indicate how rich they are. The marriage is taking place here.
Now we are waiting in the lobby for someone from Riya's side. A young woman who appeared to be 17 or 18 guided us to her room. She is a very smart talkative little girl and loves Riya very much. Her name is Payal. A sweet girl with a sweet name. Her mom is working for Riya’s family. She just did her school and waiting for the college admission to start. The walk with her was so fun.
She led us to a room on the 17th floor and slowly opened the door and there stood our best friend. Riya was so happy to meet us and she ran towards and hugged us.
She is crying? , may be happy to meet us after long. Ishara patted her shoulder to console her.
“ What’s going on here?”.
A cold voice interpreted our sweet moment. We turned and found her mom looking at us.
“ Mam they are Riya didi's friends. They came to attend the marriage". Payal said excitedly.
“Maa they are my friends from college. You remember ?.” Riya said wiping her tears. An ounce of fear can be felt in her voice.
“We were not planning to invite any of your friends". She spat irritatingly.
I think she didn’t like us here. She didn’t even hide the displeasure of seeing us here in her voice. She is rude.
“Maa please I only invited them. Let them attend my wedding. They are my only friends.” She said pleadingly. We were so confused about the situation.
Even though we know her mother is a very money-minded person and highly maintained, she has never been this rude to us. She hated the fact that we were from poor families being her daughter's friend and she also showed it whenever she used to visit at the college. Something is not right here and from the way she is begging her mother, I know she needed our presence here.
Her mother dragged her to the room adjoining the hall. We could hear Riya's pleading vaguely. I looked at my friends and they also have a confused look on their face like mine. After some time they came towards us.
“ Payal will show your room”. Her mother spat and left without waiting for any reply.
“ Sorry guys. You know her behaviour. She is like that. Please don’t mind". She said pasting a fake smile on her face.
“ We know …..leave it yaaar…….But tell us why are you getting married so suddenly and where our groom Rahul is. We are so excited to attend your wedding.” Mahira said expressing her excitement.
"you told me that you guys will only get married when Rahul starts his company. Why no ?.” I couldn’t control asking my doubts since I heard about my marriage.
“ What happened dear? Why do you look so sad. ?” Ishara stood from the sofa and sat near Riya. She rubbed her hand to calm her down.
“ I am not getting married to Rahul.”
“ What”.
I was shocked. They love each other but not getting married.
“ My parents want to have a partnership with Kapoor Enterprises and they are getting me married with their younger son".
“ dear lord. We are so sorry Riya". I went to her side and hugged her.
“ I don’t want to get married. I love Rahul and can't think about a life without him.” She couldn’t control herself and began to cry.
“ Stop crying dear. We can talk to the guy who is going to marry you. He will understand your situation”. I tried to encourage her.
“ I already talked to him and you know what it's just a pure business deal for him also. He said don’t expect any husband's duties and love from his side. He will divorce me exactly after one year….my life is so ruined. No one understands me. Everyone cares about only money. I am scared. The marriage is tomorrow.”
“ Now what are you gonna do ?” I asked with concern.
“I can't marry him but my parents will certainly throw me out. I don’t care. I can't live a loveless marriage. Also, he is known for his ruthless behaviour. Mom said never mess with him. He can vanish my existence. They are one of the most powerful families in the country. He already blackmailed me never step back from this marriage".
“ what……he can't blackmail you. Wait I will talk to my bhayya. He has connections in the police department. We can sort out this matter.”. Mahira said looking for her phone in the bag.
“ No Mahi we can't do anything. He has the entire police department under his control.” Riya sighed
“ Then what will we do . We can't leave you in a situation like this. You are our friend.”. Ishara said wiping Riya’s tears.
"Do not worry, we will figure out a way to get out of this. We will help you elope from here" I said touching her hand assuring. Riya widened her eyes.
“ No guys we can't do anything. The hotel is under his security. They are in each corner.”
“ First we need to talk to Rahul. Call him"
“I can't my phone is with Mom. They cut my all ways to communicate with him"
Ishara gave her phone to Riya and we all talked to him and made him understand the situation. He is very happy to hear about her after months. He will come here tomorrow. We need a plan to escape her from here.
We have been here for hours now. We couldn’t find a proper plan. The entire hotel is under His control. We can't even breathe without his permission.
WHAT TO DO NOW?
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