Casual Conversations

5. The Escape Plan

The next day was Anni's bachelorette party. The girls were going to meet at the cheesecake factory for lunch. Back in high school the girls were called the seven. They were called that simply because there was seven of them. First it was Anni, Priya, and Tori. Then one by one cam Sonali, Mel, Shreya, and Anika.

Sonali was in everything in high school. She did volunteer work and dance. She took piano lessons and all of the clubs at school. She was really active person who was never home. Mel was a girl who was just good at life. She hated school but got all the good grades. Her jokes were always funny and she was always practical. Shreya was very much like Sonali. If you can think of a sport she has probably played it. She has dedicated her life to helping people. She is one of the many doctors without borders. Anika is a Desi girl with a Russian name. Anika is a pediatrician who refuses to accept who the girls think her husband is. According to her she was going to marry a Punjabi. She was innocent, but got all of your dirty jokes. She only gets mad when you say the Denver Broncos suck or you diss SRK.

"My baby is getting married," Priya said. Everyone was there except Tori and Anni. Tori wanted to make sure everyone was there first so Anni could make a grand entrance. It was more of a bridal shower than a bachelorette party. All of her friends and family where there.

"I know right. This is so weird." Mel said.

Tori came in and made a big introduction. "Thank you for taking the time out of your day to come spend it with a very special girl. And now the person you have been waiting for." Anni came out in simple dress, and had boots and a scarf on. She went around to greet and thank everybody before settling at her bridesmaid table.

The bridal shower was really nice. It wasn't anything crazy and it was a good excuse for all of her mom's friends to see her. After the shower the Anni and her bridesmaids went to David's bridal to pick out their dress. Anni unexpectedly picked out her wedding dress too. It dawned on everyone that Anni was actually getting married. Seeing her in her dress was all too real for everyone there.

After the girls had picked out their dresses they went to the spa. They sent the rest of the day catching up and relaxing. It was a perfect day. The girls missed quality time with each other. They even watched a movie while they got their nails done. The girls even got to know a little more about Ezra. The more she talked about him the more her friends knew that she was truly in love with him.

During all of the wedding preparations, Priya didn't know what her parents were planning. Priya won't be planning her friends wedding, but her own. Her parents have gotten relatively close to Rohan's parents. His parents were happy to know that the girl he liked so much was a decent one. Thinking that Priya and Rohan have been dating for sometime, his parents though that they should seal their relationship. They did it the old fashion way and sat with Priya's parents and discussed their children's future together. Of course her parents agreed.

When Priya heard the news, she was shocked for a lack of a better word. It was like her world came crashing down. Everything she did was for her parents. She wanted to at least pick they guy she wanted. It was unfair. She didn't even know why they chose him out of all the other guys. Everything didn't make sense. She left her parents leaving her happiness there. Any sign of hope vanished from her eyes. On that Day Priya practically signed her life away.

Priya didn't even know what was going on until she stopped. Her mind was on autopilot. She rang the doorbell and waited until the door opened.

"I guess I'll pay you for that exotic fish." Tori brought Priya into a hug until she felt her tears stop and her breathe even out. "I don't understand why they had to choose him. Rohan! Out of all the people in the world. Why couldn't they choose the other guy standing next to me. If only it was Amaan's parents instead of his."

"I guess you left a good impression on his parents."

"That doesn't mean that I get married to him. My grandma must be so pissed. She wanted to pick the guy. Hell, she probably still wants me to get married in India."

"I thought that your parents didn't like her" Priya groaned in response and put her face into a pillow. As Priya continued to groan her life away her phone began to ring.

"Who is it?" Priya asked with her face still in the pillow.

The only response she got was Tori with a big evil smile on her face. "Hey... Priya? She's busy right now... Really? I can't wait. I'll see you then. Kay, bye." Tori hung up the phone and acted like nothing happened.

"Who was that?" Priya questioned again.

"It's you way out of this" Tori said

Tori could possibly be right again. The person who called was Priya and Tori's long time friend Raj. Raj was flying in from Toronto. He will be staying with Priya for two weeks. Tori's plan was very simple. It followed the whole " If you love you'll let me go" thing. Priya and Raj are going to make it look like they have been dating for a while. On their little date, Rohan will magically appear. Riya will then explain that she has been in love for a long time, just not with Rohan. He will go home obviously devastated and call of the wedding knowing that her belongs to someone else. It might seem really harsh, but Rohan was very stubborn.

" I don't think Raj would do that. Priya said after hearing the plan.

"Why not? He would do anything for a friend."

"But this is a lot. I would be asking him to break my engagement. That might a little too touchy."

"Well he owes you favor. A really big one. You saved his son's live and practically his own to."

"I know, but this feels wrong," Priya said uneasy

"Well then go tell Rohan how you really feel." Priya shook her head rapidly. "Well unless you have a better plan..."

"I don't understand why he's so stubborn."

"He only deaf to the beat of his own heart."

"Maybe Amaan can convince him. Rohan will listen to his best friend right?"

"I don't know. He might. You can try, but if that fails, you know where I live."

"Why is this happening to me. I'm supposed to help plan my best friend's wedding. Not my own. I feel like my life is a movie."

"My poor baby," Tori said as she hugged her friend. "Most movies have a happy ending. You'll get your happy ending."

"For once I wish your prediction was right."