Unexpected Fiance

Chapter 11

It was the day before the D-Day of our engagement. But still I have not heard any news from Hiranjay or Kanchan. I do not feel comfortable asking his mom or her secretary about his whereabouts. But I couldn't stop feeling the unease in his absence. After we knew each other it was the longest time we have been separated, but still I was getting the 3 flowers every day with his handwritten notes. Seeing the notes it made me feel more sadder than before. It is not like he has delegated the job to someone, because every letter was written by him. Why he has not come yet, I do not know . I do not know whether he got his outfit ready or not. Both our families and friends has already reached the island. Though I have not been to the engagement venue, I heard only praises about the arrangements from the people whoever has seen it. Even my parents were impressed with the preparations have been done. The whole venue was colored with soft pink and gold color combinations. The centre stage was set with pink background. My outfit was designed with pure white lehenga, the blouse was fully embroidered with silver and golden thread with real diamonds and few rubies were scattered over the blouse. The designing team showed me Chiranjay's outfit as well. It was beautifully coupled with my outfit. His was Pure white Kurta, adorned with gold and silver thread with diamonds and rubies scattered on the kurta. I was told that it was his order to have a matching outfit. Hearing them I felt a stab on my heart. He has noticed all the little things for me, without i need to tell it out. But my heart and mind were not able to hear or enjoy those things. I was having a feeling as if something is going to happen wrong. In all my life, I always got the best, whether it is the parents, friends or the life. All my wishes has been granted before even I asked. Now again, I got a man who showers me with the immense attention , a man who I can comfortably share all my thoughts, who can hand in hand go together. But for the first time in my life, I feared. I feared this engagement would break off, feared that he will realize he is doing it as duty and not out of love, fearing he will leave. That thought itself scared me the hell out of me.

Till I see him and confirm it with himself that he really do love me, I cannot enjoy any of these celebrations. So I asked my parents, friends and even his mother to look for him and asked him to meet me before the engagement. But all the parties come up with futile answer, no one was able to find him. Though according to his schedule he has travelled to Utah for some personal reasons. No one was aware of the reasons. Only himself and Kanchan would be the people who would know, but both were not reachable.

Apart from me, now all the people started getting worried about him and the engagement. Even my parents were asked me if I knew anything about or if we both had any problem. But how could I reply to them, when I also do not know anything about it.

Waiting for no one, the day has arrived. Our engagement day. But still there is no sign of him yet. Today there is no flower from him either. More than any day, my heart felt restless . I started feeling for his safety. Was he safe, did something happen to him. If only I could see him one time, instead of waiting for him to confess first, I would have confessed my feelings first. A chill ran through my veins, what would have happened if I cannot see him for the rest of my life. I felt I couldn't breathe. I felt as big rock was sitting in the place of heart and started pressing me down.

Rav, Nirmi and Sany ran into my room. "He reached.. he reached.. your Chiranjay" all the three announced chrously.

I do not know what happened next, how I fled from the place, I also do not know where I am going. I was aware of only one thing, he is back, I need to see him, I need to know if he is alright. Even if he does not return my feelings I need to know his well being. That is the most important thing for me right now, I cannot simply sit and get ready and wait for him to come. I want to see him right now. My legs took me straight to his suite. As everyone was aware of me , no one dared to stop me in between.