Chapter 8:-
It's a new day, a new morning. Ragini is in a dilemma whether she should come to office or not after whatever happened at Maheshwari Mansion the previous day but finally she decides to come as she knows that she is like Lakshya's right hand. Without her, he cannot even manage his handkerchief. She reaches office and hesitantly knocks at the door of Lakshya's cabin.
Ragini- Sir, may I come in?
Lakshya- Oh, you came? Come in. You still have the guts to face me? Ragini, I must say, you're one brave girl. Even after knowing that I hate you, you're still willing to work with me. You're after my money, aren't you? Trust me Ragini, you're not gonna get anything from my dad. And from me? You'll realise very soon what you'll get from me. The day we get married, shall be the day your soul will die. Just wait and watch what happens with you after marriage, Mrs. "to be" Ragini Lakshya Maheshwari.
Ragini is very hurt. Her eyes start watering so she turns around and wipes her tears.
Ragini- Sir, shall I read the files for you?
Lakshya- No, thanks. I don't need your help. Just sit there quietly (pointing towards the sofa) and keep your damn mouth shut! Your voice is as irritating as your face.
Ragini- Okay, sir.
Lakshya starts reading the files but doesn't understand anything as he has never done it by himself. Ragini was always there but this time, she wasn't. Well, she was, but he himself pushed her away so now his ego wouldn't let him take her help. Ragini silently goes to the sofa and sits down. She takes out her diary and starts writing on it when suddenly, a tear drop falls on the paper making her realise that she is crying. She immediately wipes her tears so that Lakshya doesn't see her crying. This diary contained everything about her life. Her past, her present, how she wants her future to be, everything! It contained detailed information on how much she (Guddi) missed Lakshya when he was away, how cute he used to be at childhood days, how sweet his voice used to be, how caring he used to be, how she wanted to hug him and cry her heart out, how she wishes he would at least understand her one day, how things changed after her father's death, how excited she was by the news of Lakshya's return after 16 years, how Lakshya has changed now. EVERYTHING!
~~STARTS WRITING ON THE DIARY~~
25.1.16
Dear diary,
I'm broken. I don't know where life is taking me. I never wanted things to be this way, but it just happened. Like a wind, he came into my life and things just changed. PRM sir chose me for this job. I knew he wouldn't like me but I never thought he would hate me this much. What was my fault? That I loved him? Where did I go wrong? At which point? I never showed my love to him, never let him know how much his words hurt me yet I'm blamed everyday for no reason. His finger hurts, I'm blamed. He loses his watch, I'm blamed. He blames me for every little thing. PRM sir asked him to marry me. Where was my mistake then? Why is he punishing me? I never imposed myself on him. I've always loved him silently and I could do it forever. I never expected his love in return so why? Why is he punishing me for the mistake that I haven't even done? Love hurts, they say. It's indeed true. Yet I am stupid enough to love him unconditionally, forever. I love him. Always have, always will! No matter how much he hurts me. If hurting me is what's gonna make him happy after marriage, I'm ready to be hurt. If making me cry gives him a smile, I'm ready to cry for him whole life. I can sacrifice anything and everything I have, just to see him happy. I love you, Lakshya!
~FINISHES WRITING ON THE DIARY~~
Suddenly, PRM enters the room and Lakshya reading the files and Ragini on the sofa with her diary.
PRM- Lucky, I've talked to the Panditji. Your marriage has been fixed on the 31st of this month. 6 days to go. So less time! We shall complete the engagement ceremony today itself, okay?
Lakshya- Even if I say no, you won't listen to me. So fine, let's do it today.
Lakshya (looking at ragini angrily)- The sooner it happens, the happier shall I be. After all, I too want to give her love. Right, Ragini?
Ragini understands that once the marriage is done, she'll have to go through hell. She knew the real reason behind Lakhsya's excitement. Lakshya wanted to marry her ASAP so he could torture her sooner. She looks down and hesitantly nods. As long as it makes him happy, she's okay with the fact that he's gonna torture her after their marriage. She's still willing to marry him so he that his dad doesn't kick him out. And this is how much she loved him!
PRM (To Ragini)- Ragini, go to the nearby market first with Lucky. Buy the best lehenga set you see. I want my daughter in law to look like an angel. And from there, go home and get ready. From there, you both come to Maheshwari Mansion together, okay? I'll get the rings ready.
PRM (to Lakshya)- Lucky, do you get it?
Lakshya- Cool, dad.
PRM leaves and both RagLak are now silent. Suddenly, Lakshya speaks up.
Lakshya- Since you're gonna be my wife now, everyone should call you ma'am, right? Come with me.
Lakshya violently holds Ragini's wrist and drags her to the general office where all the general workers were working. All of them get shocked to see them like this.
Lakshya (announcing)- Hey guys, I need to make an announcement. Listen to me, carefully. Do you see this girl (pointing towards Ragini)? This girl, this behenji is gonna be my wife soon. You know how? Let me tell you. She became my secretary first, spent time with me thinking that I might fall in love with her but when her plan seemed to fail, she started showing her care for me so dad would get impressed and ask me to marry her. She thought "If not son, then dad". All she ever wanted was my money. Girls like her run after money and she is a living example! She, with her brilliant acting skills and techniques, managed to impress my dad and now she's gonna be my wife after 6 days. Congratulate us, guys. Come on, I'm getting married with this behenji. I should celebrate, shouldn't I? So, you guys are meant to call her Ma'am now onwards, am I clear? She may be a bi**ch, but she'll be my wife so you guys are bound to respect her. If not, you guys might lose your jobs. No, I'm not kidding! If my own dad can threaten me to kick me out of my own house for not marrying her, then who are you guys? Mere workers! You guys will definitely lose you jobs if you don't call her ma'am. PRAKASH RAJ MAHESHWARI, the great, shall kick you out of this office for no reason if you don't respect this girl. Take my words seriously if you love you job.
Ragini starts crying. She tries to free her wrist from Lakshya's grip but Lakshya, being a man, was definitely stronger than her physically.
Lakshya- Aww, my poor "to be" wifey! Where are you going? Remember, we gotta go shopping to buy lehenga sets for you? Come, let's go.
With this, he literally drags her to his car, pushes her to the seat forcefully and starts driving the car. Ragini is crying vigorously. Her wrist literally turns red by the force he applied on it few seconds back. He was hurting her physically, again.
Lakshya- Stop it, okay? Stop crying! Keep your tears in reserve. You'll need them later. We're not even married now and you're crying this bad. Just imagine how bad you're gonna cry after you become mine. Ragini, I'll love to see you in pain.
After a few minutes, RagLak reach the market. Again, Lakshya drags her inside holding the same wrist, even more tighter this time. Ragini's wrist has become sore, by now. She couldn't feel anything on that spot. Lakshya chooses a lehenga for his "to be" bride. It was a parrot green netted lehenga. He drags her back to the car and they reach Ragini's place. She runs inside her room and locks herself. She cries her heart out. She puts some pain relief gel on her wrist and starts dressing up. After a few minutes, she goes out with swollen eyes. She looked marvellous! Lakshya looks at her and realises that she had been crying. He does feel bad for her but at this point, he couldn't back out. He couldn't be weak.
Lakshya- Walk to the car, fast.
Ragini doesn't say anything. She simply follows him like a dog follows his master's every step. They get inside and head towards the Maheshwari Mansion. Lakshya runs to his room to get ready. He too wears a parrot green sherwaani so as to match to her. After about 30 minutes, he comes down. Ragini is still too scared and shocked with whatever happened few hours back, at office.
Ragini (in mind)- Dear god, give me the strength to tolerate the pain he's gonna give me after our marriage.
A tear drop falls from her eyes. She immediately wipes it and puts a fake smile on her face in order to hide her pain. The panditji comes and announces that the engagement muhurat has arrived. He asks all the family members, guests and RagLak to stand up. Lakshya slids the ring into Ragini's finger first. He looks at her face. He knows very well that she is scared of him now. This feeling gives him a sense of satisfaction.
Lakshya (whispers to Ragini's ears)- And with this, you're half mine. The mangalsutra and sindoor will make you fully mine. I'll kill your soul, Ragini. Trust me.
Lakshya then lets out an evil smirk. Now it was Ragini's turn to make him wear the ring. Her hands start shaking out of fear. She could see her future. She could clearly see how Laksh is gonna treat her after marriage. She could see herself being treated like a useless "thing". She takes a deep breath and slids the ring into his finger. Everyone starts calpping. PRM is very happy whereas, RagLak are at their worst moods. All of a sudden, Lakshya holds Ragini's wrist and drags her to his room. He locks the door and pins her against the door with red eyes. He was angry and hurt. He blamed Ragini for his situation. Ragini gets really scared this time.
Lakshya- You're scared, aren't you? Scared that I might do something with you now? Well, I can! I can do anything I wish to do with you. Right here, right now! And nobody would know a thing. But I won't, I won't do that. Because I'm not at all interested in you. Neither emotionally nor physically. But I would love to see your face when you see me getting cozy with other girls. I'll love to see your face when you see me kissing other girls, right in front of your eyes, in my room. Yes Ragini, in this room. I'll hang out with as many girls as I want. I'll get physical with as many girls as I want to but I won't let you even talk to any other guy. I won't even let you breathe without my permission. You'll merely be a puppet, my puppet. And don't worry, I won't ever touch you in wrong places. You'll never get your rights. And if you expect that you'll have rights on me, then you're wrong. I would have all rights on you for sure but you? Neah!
Lakshya lets out an evil smirk. He pushes her to the floor and leaves, leaving her alone, crying her eyes out.
Edited by chandra1998 - 9 years ago
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