Hearts Chained Together

Chapter-11

Parth Agnihotri

The whole of the penthouse at the outskirts of the busy city was adorned with curtains, flowers, and people walking to and fro, meeting old people, clad in the most expensive outfits they could afford. I saw the ladies changing their jewelry and dresses for every moment that passed away. They were busy talking amongst themselves on how they finalized their clothes and accessories at the last minute call. The men were engaged with drinks and talks, occasionally laughing out while they were enjoying the gala time, thanks to the Agnihotris. I sighed watching them from above and walked back to my room.

It was 11 am already, in fifteen more minutes I will be called downstairs to get painted up in yellow. I watched the yellow kurta, I have imagined myself doing all this anyways but so soon? I never thought it will ever happen that too with the woman I hate the most in my life.

I lied down on my bed when someone knocked at the door. I knew, or perhaps assumed who it could be.

"Come in" I announced and didn't bother to sit up.

"You aren't ready yet? They are already done" mom said referring to my bride who was done with the ceremony.

"Yeah...I was about to" I sat up this time.

"Son...I am sorry that I never paid attention to you as a child, I hope you get all that love you desire for from Susan... she loves you a lot son" she smiled.

I gave her a silent nod and in no time we walked downstairs for the ritual. The ladies applied the turmeric paste one after the other all over me, and somewhere I was counting the little moments that were left while I named myself to be Ishika's.

"I hope you get all that you wish for..." It was grandmom. I passed a smile and touched her feet.

It was soon wrapped up while I walked inside my room and sat over the floor. I was tired of this. Susan didn't leave me a choice but to get married to her. I didn't know where Ishika was. She made me do all that she wants and in return, she would free Ishika away. I was in a terrible mess, and I was not able to run away from her trap.

"Open the door Parth" it was her again.

She was annoying me to the core but I had to do it. For Ishika I have to abide by her rules.

"Yeah" I stood there opening the door when she pushed me inside and started kissing me forcefully. I was surrendering to her no matter what, and that was what she wanted. She lusted for me and I was bound to give her that.

"Wait" I stopped her midway

She looked at me arching her eyes and waited for my answer.

"Does this means that..."

"Of course honey, this means that she will be safe"

I nodded while she pushed me back and kept kissing me with all her might. She was over me while I had to do what she wanted from me. I was sulking at this thought. I promised myself not to let her touch me but this was bizarre.

"Uh..." She ran out of breath while she lied down next to me.

"Where have you kept Ishika?" I asked once again.

She gave me a smirk and set up adjusting her yellow saree which revealed her navel.

"What's the rush? Anyways we made a deal to do this wedding and all these rituals, right? Then what's the hurry..honey?" She smiled tracing her fingers down my stomach.

"I guess we should leave now" I stopped her midway before she could reach me down

She smiled. Shifting herself on my lap she kissed me one more time and whispered.

"Do as I say...please me or else you know it well"

Her voice had a scary tone. I nodded while she walked towards the door while she untied the threads of her blouse.

"Ouch...honey can you?" She smiled mysteriously while I walked towards her and held the threads of her backless blouse.

She pulled them away and kissed me back while she pulled my hands and kept over her naked bosom.

"Um I think we must leave"

"Sure...tie them up"

I quickly completed what she asked for and opened the door. She didn't say a word and left. I wanted to cry for mercy, but I knew I was not in a position to do anything. No matter what I need to find out where was Ishika.

........

It was late in the evening when I saw her leave in her posh car. I walked back inside her room and locked the door. Everyone was busy deciding what to do and what not for the next day. It was my golden chance since I saw her phone on the charging point near her bed. Probably she forgot it here. I need to do what I can.

I walked towards the phone and watched it carefully. I knew she had a password, and her finger spots on the phone were still visible from the last time she unlocked it. I followed them and successfully unlocked her phone. I went through her inbox, emails and her contact list. Lastly, I checked her Whatsapp when there was a sound near the door.

"Yeah I will be back, let me bring my phone"

I panicked. I quickly checked the first two contacts and luckily I was right about them. It was indeed Arjun, her ex who took Ishika away. She told him of how he must keep her alive, and bring her tomorrow while we were getting married. I took a photo of his number and in a moment unlocked the door. Thanks to her blabbers that she stopped outside to talk with someone before trying to open the door. I hid near the door when she opened it. She walked in and I walked outside making my presence being felt. She turned and assumed me that I was just passing by, and it worked. She was in my trap.

"Honey...what are you doing out there?"

She held my hand and pulled me inside. He forced herself once again to kiss me while I was irking with disgust from within.

Ishika Sharma

"Why? Why have you brought me here?"

I asked the person standing in the dark. I was still not in my senses but I could say that it was a man. A person sent for me by Susan.

"I don't know why she is this afraid because of you but I have assured her that you will be there for the wedding tomorrow" he laughed

"We...dding?" I asked trying to gain my senses. I was under some strong medicines and I knew it well. It was causing me to remain unconscious most of the times. However, I knew that something definitely was not right. We were in danger. Me and Parth.

The thought of Parth itself soothed me. It gave me some immense sense of strength which I didn't know existed.

"Yes, the wedding...Susan is getting married to your man tomorrow. Don't worry we are invited"

He said and left. Marriage. I recollected my memories from last night. Someone pulled me inside a moving car and by the time I could react, they injected something onto my neck. By the time I was awake the loss was already made.

I need to rush...