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Part 3 - Broken

Everyone looked at Armaan extremely shocked at his last few words. They all stared at him puzzled. Ridhima's head shot up at once and she glanced at him angry. What was he saying? He was here to marry Anjali, but now he wants to marry her? Ridhima felt her head feel heavy as he put his intense gaze on her once again. She looked at him questioningly as if expecting him to answer her questions.

Armaan stared at Ridhima wondering why she was not responding. Why is she not saying anything? Is she not going to protest or retort? She's just standing there like a statue. I know it's shocking, but if I was in her place I would have protested like there's no tomorrow!! Why is she so silent??... Armaan was jerked out of his thoughts as he heard Billy say his name...

Billy: Armaan! (he looked around embarrassed) Yeh tum kya keh rahe ho? Are you out of your mind?

Billy walked over to Armaan and got him up from the sofa.

Armaan: What Dad? You told me to get married..and I'm ready. Not to Anjali, but her sister. (He whispered as quietly as he could)

Everyone around the room looked at each other awkwardly whilst Ridhima just could not take her eyes off Armaan.

Billy: Armaan are you... (He mumbled softly but was cut in by Shashank)

Shashank: Ummm.. I think there are some misunderstandings... Mujhe lagta hai ke hume apne bachon se akele mein kuch baat karleni chahiye (He said, glaring at Anjali)

Ananya: Uhh..Jee jee..Billy, Mr Gupta theek keh rahe hai... (She spoke quietly, signalling Billy that they should leave)

Billy: Don't worry Mr Gupta, we WILL be back tomorrow and discuss what should happen next.. (He glared at Armaan angrily)

Billy was ashamed of Armaan. He was highly embarrassed that Armaan had refused Anjali's proposal on her face, in front of everyone and readily accepted her sister. He felt sorry for Anjali as he thought she would be upset about it.

Everyone looked at each other awkwardly because such a situation had perhaps never occurred and then they all bid their goodbyes and left the Gupta House. Throughout this whole scene, Ridhima stood in the same place, rooted to the ground. She was embarrassed of the fact that Armaan had chosen her over Anjali. She was worried that Anjali would feel bad about it. Little did she know what her destiny had actually planned for her. She had expected Anjali to be upset about the whole scene but Anjali looked the least bit affected. She simply had a smirk on her face which went unnoticed by Ridhima. Ridhima, on the other hand, felt her head spinning..she didn't understand why Armaan's words had such an effect on her. She knew Shashank was going to get Anjali married..not her. So why was she worrying? Would he accept it if this proposal was made again tomorrow or will he be more keen in getting Anjali married first? So many questions circled around in Ridhima's mind. She could not understand everything that had just happened in the past 10 minutes. Within a flash, she left the hall and rushed to her room as small tears trickled down her cheeks leaving Anjali and Shashank alone in the hall.

Shashank: Anjali!!! Yeh sab kya hai?

Anjali: Kya Dad? (She questioned disinterestedly)

Shashank: You know very well Anjali! Mujhe pata hai tumne hi Armaan ko Ridhima se shaadi karne ke liye kaha hoga.

Anjali: Oh please Dad. Maine apse pehle hi kaha tha ki I am not interested in getting married!

Shashank: But why Anjali! Their rich and wealthy! What else do you want? It will take you your whole life to earn the amount of money they have.

Anjali: Gosh..Dad.I'm not money hungry, okay? I want to be famous. We are already so rich..how much more money do you want??

Shashank: We? And Rich? Whosoever told you that? If Mr Mallik wanted he could own a thousand Mr Gupta's as his cleaners.

Anjali: Aap rai ka pahaad bana rahe hai, Dad. Look, how does it matter to you which one of gets married? You will still get your factory. (She grinned)

Shashank pondered over the thought for a while and then smirked.

Shashank: Actually Anjali, you're right. Since Armaan is ready to marry Ridhima, then why not? (He smiled viciously)

Anjali: Exactly Dad! Ab bas apko Ridhima ko manana hoga..

Shashank: Don't worry. Usko mein samjha dunga..Tum Jao yahaan se.

Anjali gave a small smirk and walked towards her room victoriously.

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As Ridhima rushed towards her room she felt her heart really heavy. There was this sudden pang of guilt which had hit her. It was perhaps because Anjali was rejected because of her. She felt her eyes going damp as tears tried to make their way down her cheeks yet again. She wiped them away confidently and rewinded everything that had just happened.

What is Armaan thinking? Why me? As far as I know, I am not his type at all. I've heard so many things about him thanks to the numerous amounts of articles that are written on him. He's a playboy. I hate these sort of guys!! And now, there's a possibility that I might even get married to him??

Before Ridhima could think any further, she heard Shashank call her name. She wiped away the remains of her tears and walked downstairs, unknown to what was going to happen next..

Ridhima: Papa, Aapne mujhe bulaya? (She spoke, not keeping any eye contact with him)

Shashank: Uhh..Haan Ridhima. I wanted to talk to you..about Armaan.

Ridhima: Jee...(She looked at him nervously)

Shashank: Dekho Ridhima...Well...I..Uhh..I want you to marry Armaan.

Ridhima stared at Shashank in disbelief! She was extremely shocked..It was hard to believe that he was actually thinking of getting her married to Armaan.

Ridhima: But Papa..I..Uhhh.. (She stammered)

Shashank: Please Ridhima! I know you're a really good daughter..Just do as I say. This is for your own good!

Ridhima: Lekin Papa..How can I? You know I've always wanted to become a well know Interior Designer and..

Shashank: Oh come on Ridhima! There is nothing in that profession! You will hardly earn enough to feed yourself..whereas with the Mallik's, everything will be different.

Ridhima: Nahi Papa! Please..There's nothing like that. Once I become well known I'll be earning much more..I..I just...I don't want to be married.

Shashank: Lekin Ridhima tum iske bare mein socho toh sahee!

Ridhima: Papa..I don't think I need to think over what I want.. You have always known how much Interior Designing means to me! (She looked at him pleadingly)

Shashank: Oh God. Enough of your career Ridhima! How can you not even reflect on what I've said..

Ridhima: I..Papa..Please..I need to....I need to make mum proud. (She said, lowering her head)

Shashank: Ridhima! Don't try and bring Padma in this..I know even she has always wanted you get married.

Ridhima: But she has also wanted me to succeed in everything I do..

Shashank: I can't believe this! For God's sake Ridhima! I have raised you up and you can't even do this much for me?

Ridhima: Papa..I have always loved you. You are my everything..But please try and understand my situation. (She pleaded)

Shashank: RIDHIMA!!! Why don't you listen to me?!! I am telling you my decision..YOU HAVE TO GET MARRIED TO ARMAAN MALLIK!

She felt her head spin as she heard Shashank speak in that tone of voice. Never had Shashank spoken in such a way..He was usually very distant from Anjali and Ridhima as he was way too absorbed in making money; hence, they hardly even met once a day.

Ridhima: How can this be possible Papa..the proposal was for Anjali, not me..

Shashank: That doesn't make a difference. Armaan Mallik prefers you over Anjali!

Ridhima Lekin Pa.. (Her voice was cut in between)

Shashank: FOR GOD'S SAKE RIDHIMA! HOW CAN YOU FORGET THAT YOU'RE ADOPTED!! I HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR YOU..EVEN GAVE A SPACE IN MY HOUSE TO LIVE AND YOU CAN'T EVEN DO THIS MUCH FOR ME??!! (He looked at her angrily)

Ridhima was taken aback by his sudden outburst. More than his outburst, it was his words that scared Ridhima. How could he touch such a sensitive topic? Yes, she was his adopted daughter..but she never thought he would bring that topic up...ever. She looked at him in disbelief once again as fat tears rolled down her cheeks. She couldn't help it but cry hysterically in front of him. She fell down on her knees, sobbing. Shashank just stood there, as if he was the least bit affected. Ridhima didn't know what to say to him..

Shashank: Now, I hope you will say Yes to the marriage when they visit us again tomorrow. (He spoke coldly)

Shashank left after saying his final words on the matter, leaving behind a hurt Ridhima. As Shashank left the living room, Ridhima was seated on the floor, her back facing the sofa and her hands were enveloped around her legs. She sat there silently. Thinking over everything that happened throughout the whole day. It was like the past one hour had turned her whole world upside down. She felt as if there was no way out...as if her life had been locked and sealed in the hands of an unknown stranger. She sat there for hours, recollecting everything, from her birth to her present. She remembered her Mom..and the promises she had made to her while she was dying. She promised to be successful..She promised to be a good daughter..She promised to take care of her family..She promised that she'll make her Mom proud one day. But all those promises seemed so worthless now. Perhaps, her father was right. She was an adopted daughter..and maybe, it was her duty and responsibility to pay it back to him, for taking care of her all these years..She owes it to him.

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Scene shifts to Taj Hotel : Mr & Mrs Mallik's Room

Billy: ARMAAN!! Have you gone mad?! How could you reject Anjali in such a way?

Armaan: What Dad? I liked her sister more so I chose her!

Ananya: Armaan, it's not about choosing. If you didn't like Anjali then we could have come back and discussed it..

Armaan: What's the point of all that? I might as well say it in front of everywhere...

Billy: And that's where you fault lies. Do you realise that in India these sorts of things seem RUDE? You can't be blunt! It's like rejected Anjali on her face! How must she have felt?

Armaan: (Smirked) Dad, don't worry. I'm sure she never felt bad about it...

Billy: How can you be so sure?

Armaan: I..I could tell from her face. Anyway, that doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm ready to get married! That's what you wanted right? So how does it matter WHO I marry?

Ananya: Billy.. I think Armaan theek keh raha hai. Didn't you see Anjali's attitude anyway? (She looked at him nervously, hoping he'd agree)

Billy: Well, I didn't like Anjali either...

Armaan: See! That's why I didn't choose her (He smirked widely)

Ananya: Ridhima is a really nice girl Billy. I talked to her myself when you and Mr Gupta went out to have a chat. She was very sweet..

Billy: Hmmm...Alright then. We will go to Mr Gupta tomorrow with the proposal. But Armaan, you better apologise for your silly behaviour today.

Armaan: Pshhhh! What? Armaan Mallik doesn't apologise to anyone. You know that Dad.

Billy: Ohhh you will to Mr Gupta, Armaan Mallik.

Armaan: But Dad... (His voice trailed off as Billy's phone rang)

Billy picked up the phone and started talking...

Billy: Hello..Haan boliye Mr Sharma...Kya?! They are coming after three days?...But the meeting was supposed to be after two months.....Oh Noo....So now?...Okay then....Yeahh...Don't worry....We'll be back in two days...Yes....Haan....Okay....Bye.. (Billy talked on the phone, different expressions displayed on his face as Armaan and Ananya looked at him eagerly)

Billy: That was Mr Sharma (He sighed) .. We were going to have an important meeting with the Khanna's who were going to come from Germany after two months but now they're coming back after three days.. So I guess we'll have to go back to London in three days. I can't miss this meeting.

Armaan: What?!! So the marriage is cancelled? (He looked at Billy excitedly)

Billy: Nahi Armaan...Tumhari shaadi hogi. And that too the day after tomorrow.

Armaan: WHAT??!!! (He looked at Billy in disbelief.)

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Hey Guys!

Firstly, Sorry for the late update. I was supposed to update yesterday but I had to attend a wedding so I was there the whole day and when I returned, I was too tired to write this part. So apologies for that!

Secondly, do let me know what you thought about the part. Yes, the story is moving quickly because it'll get way too boring if I stretch it too much. Anyways, hope you liked it! Please ignore all the mistakes.

Mel. :-)

P.S : Thanks to every single one of you who take their time out in reading and/or commenting. It's a pleasure to have you all as my readers. :)

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