Ch 3
I looked at the worried faces of I parents. It's been three days to my meet with Arnav my supposed "to be groom" but no answer came from Arnav's family side so it is safe to assume that 'i have really scared them away'
I don't care about Arnav or hundred such man who rejectes me but the after effects of rejection on my parents is very heart breaking to see. They were so sure this marriage will happen.
They were already dreaming of my & my sister's wedding on the same day . I see my father check his phone for the Hundredth time in the span of one hour and this has been going on for past two days.
My sister pass me a small 'i am so sad for you'smile while drying her 'haldi-besan face pack' . I just nodded my head at her & gave a small smile in return .
As usual Payal offered me to put a face pack too but I rejected with sad eyes I knew she won't force me more.
"Shashij please don't worry . Maybe he is not made for our sweet Khushi" my mother's soft words made my father come out of trance .
"I am not sure there is anyone made for her,that's what worries me"
I gasp at my father's words. I can hear payal's giggle.
"Right father I don't think there is any one as awsm & amazing to be my life partner" I say with my head held high.
I am just too great to be someone's cup of tea,anyone I have no interest marrying right now and spend my playing perfect daughter in law like in Indian dramas . Atleast those TV bhaus got to wear beautiful dresses I am pretty sure I won't be that privileged.
"I don't want to get married anyway" I said folding my hands over my chest pouting my lips.
"Aur kya sare judging kuvari rahegi?"(so what you would remain a spinster all life) my mother asked outrageously.
I shrruged my shoulder indicting 'why not'
"Oho ! Toh pure jindgi humre sar pe nachegi" (so you will dance over our heads all life) typical indian mother dialogue.
"You know I can't dance! Yet you are accusing me" I huff making Payal chuckle put she again make a straight face lest wringles crack her face pack.
"Dekho ye ladki Ko mazak Sukh Raha hai" (see she is joking now!) my mother said in anger looking at me those angry mother eyes.
"If Arnav doesn't say yes even than you are getting married . Shashiji put her name on the list of 'shamuic vivah'(community weddings) ."
I look at my mother open mouth and yell angrily.
"Huh! This is unfair you can't get me married to any 'lalu-punju',any cartoon. "
"See her behaviour ,I. Sure she has said something to that made poor Arnav run" my mother accusition probably are true but still how can she put a stranger above her daughter.
"Oh please he is no innocent poor Arnav . He had so many girlfriends in the past . He lives in Delhi so there is 100% chance he drinks alcohol & smokes. Who is he to reject me ,I reject him"
My parents look shocked at my words. Now they will know that Arnav is not so innocent after all .
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Two days back
Arnav
I was doing happy dance in my mind . Finally no marriage yapee!But undoubtedly for me it lasted only few minutes before all.my hopes shattered with my mother's next statements.
"Oh my god! I am getting such a kick-ass bahu ." My mother jumped in joy joining her hands and thanking God.
"Ma what are you so happy about . She will like that unsanskari vamp of Indian TV" I need to make her understand that she is not bringing cow but a dangerous fox .
"Really? Thank you so much god" my mother still smiling widely I give a confused look to my father who just shrug his shoulders.
"Ma!" I stand up in front of her trying to stop her from jumping like a kid.
"Kya ma! I am not that traditional purnae khalo wali SaaS. I am very modern . I don't need any innocent , traditional ,shy, illiterate bahu . I want someone who is of today's world and can tackle and gave back as good as she gets."my mother's words shock me to no end .
"So you are saying you need a villainous bahu who takes revenge , manipulate,try to snatch me away from you,are you kidding me?"
"Do you even know how smart mrs.swita's daughter in law is . She manipulated mrs Sharma to gift all her jewelleries to her".
My mother continues to state the reason for why Khushi would be the most perfect daughter in law in this 21 century.
"So what she might not be virgin .You are no Saint either. Girls and boys are equal"
"Do you even know that dusky skin colour is so in fashion . Gaure toh agrej bhi the but did they do any good No. "
"Just see how honest & outspoken she is ,Haye me marjawa!!"
"Baby girls are the best .Do you even know how many amazingly designed dress come for them.i don't care if she give birth to thousand baby girls."
"Just imagine how many fights me and her would get into . No time to get bored at all."
... She continued all day making me go insane . Is my mother really serious .She is throwing hammer at her own feet .
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Khushi
I try to control the smirk appearing on my lips .Finally I get freedom for this marriage drama.
"So what he had girlfriends .Don't you use to say that mom get a little modern please. This girlfriend & boyfriend thing so casual these days." My mom says making me look at her shock.
Now she wants to get modern seriously!When I asked if I can do fashion designing she rejected saying no need to make western clothes and no you can't go far way from for studies.
"I ..Had girlfriends too" my father hides his face behind the newspaper the minute he says these words making all of us look at him in shock.
I see my mother's angry stare turn to my father .Yes this is the moment run!!Khushi run.
But before I can run I see my mother look back at me with fake smile adoring her lips.
"See even your father had girlfriends in old times .It doesn't matter ."my mother said with clenched teeth .She is angry at father I know this.
" It just shows that Arnav is healthy male and he is straight . Do you know how hard it is to find straight guys " I look at my sister with what the f eyes as she just shrugs sheepishly after her monologue.
Seriously sister . Straight guy this is the only thing you came up with.
Our family banter continued like this for more hours when suddenly my father's phone rang that changed my life forever.
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