Part 17
"You are getting married to Shyam Jha"
Khushi froze.She could hardly move or breath.She couldn't believe what she had just heard.She was supposed to marry Arnav,wasn't she?Khushi took a deep breath "I can't marry him"
Mardav squinted his eyes "Did I ask you to get married to him?" Khushi looked at him hoping he would understand "I told you that you are getting married to Shyam Jha and that's final"
"But I can't marry him" she cried "I-I love someone else"
He raised an eyebrow "Oh really?Is he willing to marry you?"
"Yes"
"Okay..then I will cancel this wedding and let you marry your choice"
Khushi sighed in relief "Really?" she confirmed.
"No" Mardav said smirking "I would never let go of such a deal"
"Deal?" asked Khushi,worried.
"Yeah..apparently Shyam has seen you and likes you.He is a business man.He came to my house a few days ago proposing marriage for you...I told him I needed money and he gave me 5 crores...I couldn't let go of that much money"
"Y-You s-so-sold me"
"I guess you can say that"
"How could you...I am your daughter!" said Khushi wanting to yell.
"So..like I ever cared...by the way we aren't doing an haldi or mehndi..we are going straight to the wedding which is tomorrow at the mandir"
"You are getting me married me tomorrow!"
"Of course..I'll get rid of you quicker"
Khushi brought tears to her eyes "Please don't do this...I have never even met him and..I love someone else and i am even pr-" she stopped there not knowing if she should tell him.
"Just go to your room and pack your things" commanded Mardav,pointing to her room.
Khushi decided to stand up for herself "No...I won't marry him..never..I will only marry who I want to"
"You little girl..I am your father..you have to listen to me"
"I won't...what are you going to do?" she nearly yelled.
Mardav grabbed Khushi's wrist and dragged her to her room.He pushed her in and closed her door.Khushi got steady on her feet and tried opening the door.It was locked.Khushi hit her little fists on the door hoping Mardav would have mercy and open the door but nothing of sort happend "Dad...please open the door..please" she cried.
"I'll see you tomorrow at 10 am in your mother's wedding dress ready for your wedding..and if you don't get ready Shyam will send some women to get you ready..oh and if you don't come out of your room he will send someone to probably kidnap you as I already told him you can be a handful" he said casually.
Khushi cried,pounding her fists on the door hoping it would open and she could escape.She kneeled down leaning against the door..her face stained by tears.She stood up and went over to her closet where her locker was.She opened it,letting tears escape.Khushi held out her mother's wedding dress and hugged it hoping it would calm her.She felt her phone ring.Khushi let go of her mother's wedding dress and realized she still had her phone.The phone kept ringing and as she smiled gratefully seeing the caller.It was Arnav.
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When Arnav went home,he was swarmed by his family members,which were supposed to be in Delhi,asking him questions,hugging him, and all sorts.He glared at Anjali knowing she had told everybody about his secret.
"Who is she?"
"Is she traditional?"
"Is it true you are in love with her?"
"You fell in love with a girl and you didn't tell me?"
"Guys stop!" exclaimed Arnav feeling crowded.Everybody turned quiet and took a step back seeing him squished between them. "Her name is Khushi..she is traditional..yes I fell in love with her and she loves me...and I am sorry I did not tell you,it just happend too fast" Everybody stared at him and smiled.
"So when do we get to meet her?" asked Priya (Arnav's mother)
"Hopefully soon" said Arnav smiling.
Everybody sat in the living room.Arnav spoke about Khushi and how she was like.Claiming he was tired later on,he went to his room.He felt restless for some reason.Like something or someone of his was in some kind of trouble.He decided to call Khushi just to check on her.
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Khushi smiled gratefully and answered the call "A-Arnav" she stammered,trying to hold in her tears.
Sensing something wrong "Khushi..what's wrong..are you okay?" Khushi broke down,unable to control her tears. "Khushi..Khushi are you okay..what happend..are you alright?" Arnav kept asking worried.
"A-Arnav..I am being forced to marry Shyam Jha"
Arnav widened his eyes recognizing that name.Shyam Jha was known for his horrible reputation.He had many terrible things which were difficult to even explain.He had a bad name in the market."Khushi..why are you being forced to marry him...who is forcing you?"
"My..my dad" she revealed.Arnav scrunched his eyes in confusion but then recalled how she had reacted when he had mentioned her dad at the camp.
"Khushi..why would your dad force you to marry someone against your will?"
"Because..I..killed..my mother" she said while crying.She explained to Arnav how when she was born,her mother had died immediately because of complications of the delivery.How her father hated her so much because of that and how he was forcing her to marry Shyam.
"Khushi..don't cry..when are you leaving for the wedding?"
"In the morning at 10"
"Don't worry Khushi,I will come for you and we will elope"
Khushi wiped her tears and smiled a bit "Promise"
"Promise,just wait for me"
They ended the call.Khushi hugged her mother's wedding dress hoping Arnav will save her and fell asleep.
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The next day,Khushi awoke at 9:10 from hearing rustling sounds.She opened her eyes to see about three women,a little older than her,standing around her.Without saying a word they took her and got her ready by 9:45.Khushi tried to stop them but the tries were useless.The women left after finishing.Khushi looked into the mirror,standing in front of her.She was looking like a bride in her mother's dress.Make up was done including hair style.Jewelry was simple but looked beautiful on her.All that was missing was her smile.She was waiting for Arnav to fulfill his promise.She stood up and sat on her bed.
"Time to go" said one woman informing her and left.
She held her stomach "Please come soon Arnav..for us"
She closed her eyes.She didn't know for how long.Suddenly her mouth was covered by a cloth.There was chloroform on it to make her unconscious which she realized.She tried to remain conscious and fight off but couldn't help falling asleep.The last thought on her mind was 'Is it Arnav or a man sent by Shyam'
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