Ruhanika: A Tale of Love

Thoughts and Answer

"Sir, is it okay?" I heard faint voices but I was in deep thought. Why dada ji is so adamant about marrying me to some random girl? I never wanted to marry anyone. I would not lie but I had my fair share of girls but only one-night stands. But that was many years ago. I stopped sleeping around after I learned about the cruel truth and I hated it. All these girls do is throw themselves at the rich people ruining their lives and the other party's family's life. I hate these kinds of women. I do not hate all women obviously as I love the women of my family, I love my maa a lot and my doll (Ruhan's sister) and chachi. 

I just hate the women who do not have any self-respect and throw themselves on the men who exploit them to an extent from which they would never be able to come back. Some of them do want to get exploited just to retrieve money from the other party and these sick men forget about their family and only think from their dick. I hate these kinds of men as well; all they think about is getting laid with different women ever after their marriage. It gets very difficult to trust people. You never know when you are getting used to it.

I do not want to indulge in any of these circumstances that's why I built layers of walls around myself. I don't know what my grandfather saw in that girl that he wanted her to marry me. For sure that girl is blackmailing him. She might be after our money and power. I would make her life hell and would not let her play with the feelings of my family. But what if she is innocent and my grandfather is forcing her to marry me as well? What if she is coming into my life to make my life a better place? I do want to agree with all these positive things but my past and some cruel facts made it difficult for me to let my heart and emotions think. I do not want my family to get hurt again.

"Sir...sir..sir" A voice screamed and I came back from my trance and looked at my PA Rahul looking at me with concern. I looked at him and signaled him to leave my office. The thoughts of that girl are making me insane and making it difficult for me to do my work.

I would never let anyone come close to me. I do not trust anyone with anything. There would be no difference with that girl as well. I would never accept her as my wife. She will live in my house and my room but not in my heart. I will never allow her to melt the walls that I had built around my heart. Why dada ji is doing this with me?

I just cannot understand why Maa is also helping him with his plans. Something is not right. I haven't even seen that girl but I don't know why there is this feeling and something that is not settling well with me. I want to know more about the background of her family and her. My family went to her house today to ask for her hand. I didn't go as I had to marry her anyhow. I sure as well not look at her. It would be great if she had with ugly personality.

It's not that I am selfish or desperate to not leave my post or company. This company is my baby, I have worked day and night to bring it where it is right now. How can I let Dada Ji take it away from me? I would never let him take away my hard work and sweat. This is the only thing that I love the most after my maa of course. I would do anything to not let go of my company even if it means to marry a stranger. I would marry that girl but sadly I would not be able to give her the rights of a wife. I do not want anyone to be in love with me because it will only hurt them. After all, I come with a lot of baggage and my past still governs my decisions. I am super protective of my family because of that only. If that girl is innocent and nice, I would never want her to come close to me because it will ruin her life. I would never be able to give her the life she deserves and the love she craves.

Ruhanika's pov:

Everyone is waiting for my answer. I looked upwards and saw my parents glaring at me and signaling me to say yes otherwise they would beat me to death. I was so nervous that I was looking down at her feet. I was in deep thought when someone shook me. I saw Meera was looking at me with a frown.

"What happened Bhabhi? You do not want to become my Bhabhi? I promise I and these 2 would never let anyone hurt you. Me, Rudra, and Aksh bhaiya would protect you from everyone, if Ruhan bhai would ever try to hurt you in future we would beat him, I promise." Meera said with a genuine determination in her eyes. And Rudra and Aksh bhaiya nodded enthusiastically at her words. I feel touched because nobody ever really cared about me except my brother who is not present here currently. I wanted to believe them and their words and wanted to know what would happen after I said yes. It was like a wake-up moment for me to think about myself for a point of time. I would genuinely want to live with these people. I would never demand anything from bholenaath. I just want a sweet and happy family. I would never ask for love from my husband as well, just a little respect would be enough for me.

"I am okay with this alliance," I said looking at Aunty (Ruhan's mom) and dada ji. Everyone became so happy after listening to my answer, especially Meera. She instantly hugged me and I flinched. It was the first time that someone hugged me to show some kind of affection. She noticed it and frowned but I immediately smiled at her a little and she also smiled brightly at me.

I didn't know a simple yes from me would make everyone so happy. I was not concerned about my parents at this time. I know they would pressure me in the future to give them money but I would deal with them at that time only. I just want to get away from their jail. I want to live my life according to me.

"The wedding will take place next week. I have already made Pandit Ji look into Ruhan and Ruhanika 's kundli and next week is a very auspicious time to get them hitched." Dada ji said to my parent who nodded enthusiastically. I frowned thinking about how would I get adjusted so early into this married life. I mean I haven't gotten accustomed to this marriage and all stuff but next week is my wedding. This made my heart race.

How would I be able to live in a whole new environment? Would I be able to become a good wife? A good daughter-in-law? Would these people support me after knowing about my life here? Or would they throw me out of their house? I don't know what will happen next week and in the future. All I could do was pray to my bholenaath.

"Humari raksha krna bholenaath. Hume musibaton se ladne ki himmat dena. Hum nhi jaante ki aage kya hone waala h par itna jaante hai ki aap bhi yahi chahte h ki hum Ruhan ji se shaadi kr le. Aap humari sahayat krna bholenaath, hume nhi pta aage hum kya kre." I prayed to bholenaath while closing my eyes.

(Protect me, God. Provide me strength to fight with difficulties. I don't know what will happen next but I know that you want me to get married to Ruhan Ji. Please help me, God I don't know what should I do next.)

Let's see what will happen next in Ruhanika's life. And a beautiful and eventful wedding is going to happen. Stay tuned to know what will happen next.