Part 1-
She was an etheral being. Soft skin, plump lips, dark enchanting eyes, she walked with a purpose.
Her life had been full of happiness, love and comfort until that day.
That day everything changed, because it was true you could not fake a smile forever, nor could you pretend to live when all you did was merely exist.
Her eyes wandered the room at the many family members all sat facing her, wide eyed and suspicious.
Like they had all been caught in some kind of act, usually this many members of family didnt come at once
But as they sat, glancing upon her, she knew whatever they had been talking about involved her and she wasnt going to like it
"Baby, we want you to get married"
She flew up out of her chair
"main shaadee nahin karana chaahata"
Stamping her foot down, the family hissed
"How many times have I said I dont want to be married, the one man I loved you drove him out of here didnt you, I was heartbroken but I listened hm" her gaze and pointed finger was accusatory
"But he was no good for"
"I did as you all said, followed all the rules even when it cost me my heart, now again you want to make another decision about my life, kya tum kush nahin ho"
"Kanak, watch how you talk to your elders" her father shouted
"I said you will marry, means you will marry, I wont argue on this subject again"
Her father's words were law in her home and for her. She loved her father and her family but was still sour after the man she loved was sent away.
"You will meet him tomorrow" Sooraj's words were like ice, strong and cold.
"What is his name" she asked, her voice lower now
"Uma Toshniwal"
With that she ran up the stairs, her heart aching, eyes burning and blood boiling. She would never love this Uma Toshniwal, never want him, not like the way she loved Rajiiv.
Rajiiv would always have her heart, till the day she died.
The next few days passed quickly, she had met Uma and today was the day she would marry him. He had tried many a time to talk to her, but she had feigned ignorance and looked away
Now as she sat at the altar, her cousin sat behind her. Her throat burnt from the late night sobbing, her hands shook and her vision blurred from the unshed tears
Her cousins voice a source of comfort and pain all at once
If it wasnt for her, she would have no idea what to do, she told her when to stand up, when to sit down and when to speak, and just as quickly as it had started, the marriage was over
Her breathing was fast, her body heavy when she walked to her family to say her goodbyes. It dawned on her then that she would never live here again, she was going to leave with the strange, tall man with the intense gaze
His hand wrapped around her own, tugging her towards the tall jeep outside
Tears now ran freely down her cheeks
Hearing the door shut, she felt trapped as the car engine roared to life
With one last broken sob, the car started and she was drove away from her family, to her husbands home. His strong aftershave assaulting her senses, adding to the sickening feeling in her stomach
Turning away from Uma she heaved a sigh and closed her eyes. She didnt ask for this life, her hands trembled as she held on to the necklace Rajiiv had gifted her the day he left
She would always be his, never Uma Toshniwal's.
So I have a new story plot!
This story will have longer chapters, which means longer gaps between updates but hopefully it will be worth it
I was originally going to scrap this idea, but after a few minor edits I changed my mind
Please do let me know your thoughts and if I should continue or just scrap it!
Also, im not sure on the title so suggest me some!
As usual, much love to you all!
