Warrior

6

Why does it feel like that I'm part of a circus?

Everyone in the staff was practically juggling around, moving past each other to get what they needed done while having their hands full. Amma was basically the director, telling everyone what to do, where to go, and what not, while my father stood aside as her assistant.

Schiesse!

"Payal, what are you doing," Amma exclaimed, "you're supposed to keep your sister upstairs and only come down after they're here and I tell you!"

"But-!"

"Take her upstairs now!"

Baby sis frowned but did as she said, and she linked her arm in mine and led us upstairs.

"Told you she'd be double crazy," I smirked.

"Yeah, yeah," she muttered.

We went into her room and she got out her wallet, handing me 100 bucks.

"Pleasure doing another bet with you, baby sis."

Payal rolled her eyes. "It's not fair! I wanna be there when the Raizada's arrive! I wanna see them! I wanna see which ones arrive! You can bring yourself downstairs," she huffed, crossing her arms.

"That desperate to see them, huh?" Unlike me, I wanted to add.

She came walking back to me, taking my hands in hers. "Di, it's the Raizada's. We've only seen them a few times at certain parties and events, but this time they're coming into our home. I'd like to take this opportunity to get a really good look at them."

Geez, you'd think it was pieces of art arriving into our home, not people.

"I-"

The sound of the doorbell ringing echoed in the house and Payal's face lit up, beaming like an idiot, while a scowl formed on my face.

My stance still stands - why the fuck are they trying to get themselves killed?

"They're here! They're here! They're here!!! Oh my gosh Di, wait here just a moment, I'm gonna go sneak a peek," and Payal dashed off.

Poor girl... I mean I know she wants to be optimistic but....

I went over to her vanity and looked at myself in the mirror. Baby sis had gotten me a navy floral maxi dress, with full sleeves and front slits, giving chance to expose my legs - formal, yet not so formal. Not to mention, it had an impressive v-cut, it being rather teasing - not too exposed, but it makes you wonder. Baby sis has definitely hit the mark with the outfit, but as for me....

I don't care. I don't give a damn for any of this. I know that Amma has been dreaming of this for a while, but I have no interest! After what I've been through, what makes her think that I'd do another arranged marriage again? When I have zero faith in them, when I have no belief in them? In marriage whatsoever? Whatever the case, this obviously won't work out because I will not be holding my tongue. I am who I am, and I will show them who I am. And then they'll see and act like the rich people they are, acting all dramatic by such words as if they're too posh for it, and then I can resume to my normal life, occasionally dealing with Amma's antics.

Yeah, I can deal with that.

Payal came dashing back in. "Eep! Di, come on, let's go!"

She linked her arm with mine once more and I followed the hyena out.

I'm not even joking, she's being crazy! She's going to wear out my heels!

We went down the stairs and Payal led me out to the back. The day was rather lovely for a dip in the pool, but I would have to do that later.