I looked back, and there he was, Siddharth Saxena. "What?" I asked, shocked. "Yes, whatever you heard is true. You are going to marry me, and that too, the day after tomorrow," he said. Today is the day where I got so many shocks in my life... today is the worst day of my life. First, Sakshi di is in a coma; second, my father allowed me to study, so in return, I can give him the promise; third, I have to marry someone; and fourth, that too, my sister's fiance. I couldn't believe my luck. I was stunned, and I didn't have any words to speak. I looked at Siddharth; he was looking down. I looked at my father; he seemed to be serious, and my mom, she was sad. I didn't talk about a word; but as i was going out .. i looked at Siddharth again .. " You are so wrong ..you are going to pay for this " i said .. he looked at me and I went to my room .. i throw everything here and there .. " no no no " i shouted and tear the whole bedsheet venting out my anger..and cried the whole night.
It was the next day and i haven't slept for even a minute.. "Mahi..." I saw mom entering the room. I didn't say anything to her. She came and hugged me. "Mom, why is this happening?" I asked her. "I don't know. I wish I could stop it," she said. "Beta, you have to be mentally prepared for everything because today you are getting married," she said. "What???..but it was happen to be tomorrow, right?" I asked. "Yes, but Siddharth's family said that today they wanted you both to get married," she said.
"I still can't believe him; he is such a liar. He betrayed di... couldn't you understand, mom? He is ready to marry me... what about di... is this love?" I said. "Mahi, I want you to know that your mom is always there for you. It's not like I haven't fought for you with your father, but he told me that whatever he is doing, it's for your own good. After all, it's destiny, beta," she said and then went away.
Wow, my whole life took a 360° change. I came home from my sister's marriage, and today I am getting married. I am still trying to figure out what I should do. Why do I have to give a promise...I wish i can run away from this... I looked out from window thinking about life that i always dreamed off.. My head is banging because i haven't slept.. my body is demanding water, food and sleep but my mind is not even ready for anything ..
I looked at my phone and trying my very hard to find any reason to get out of this situation.. but at the end its the love that i have for my family is stopping me .. i still wish for any miracle to happen so that this all can stop .. but i guess its not going to happen .. its going to be remain my wish only ...
In the evening, "Mahi..." I looked, and mom was there. I looked at the time; it was 8. "Mahi, you have to get ready. This is going to be a small wedding... there will be no guests, only family members," she said. "Of course, why would there be guests here... they will get something to talk about," I said, irritated. "Mahi, take this, wear it," mom handed me a Dulhan joda (bride's dress). It was a red golden lehenga. I remember Sakshi di telling me how she always wanted to wear a red lehenga at her wedding... i looked at my lehenga...
Mahi's Dress
I went to Sakshi di's room; she was lying there, as if she was sleeping. I approached her, caressing her hair. "I am so sorry, Didi," I said, crying, and hugged her tightly. I was sobbing so hard. "Ma'am, you must stay away," the nurse said. I immediately pulled back. "Mahi, let's go," I looked back, and mom was there. I went to my room, feeling a mix of emotions. I wore the bridal dress, but there was not an inch of happiness on my face. Mom helped me get ready, and finally, I was done. I looked at myself in the mirror, still unable to believe what was happening. No... please noo...
"Ma, I don't know what the heck I am doing. I am going to marry my sister's fiance," I said, tears rolling down my cheeks. "We can't do anything, beta. It's destiny," Ma said. "But it's about my whole life. It's happening just because of a promise I made. But now I think my whole life is going to be a mess," I said, feeling overwhelmed.
"Mahi, don't think like that," Ma said, trying to console me. "Let's go now; it's time for our marriage," I looked back, and there he was standing, my sister's fiance, no, my would-be husband. I looked at him, and he was wearing a golden sherwani. My anger just shot up looking at his face... I just wanted to slap him, and beat the shit out of him...
"How could you do this to Sakshi di!" I shouted at him. He glared at me, and then he spoke to my mom, "Aunty, I will bring Mahi down," he said, and my mom nodded before leaving. "Mahi ..dont shout.. Please come down.." Mom whispered to me..
Now, it was only us, standing facing each other. "Let's go," he came to me, and I instinctively moved back. He took my hand..."No " i jerked my hand of his grip... " Mahi lets go down ..dont Compelled me to take you down forcefully" He said..." No " i retorted .. " Mahi please " he said requesting me .." Not a chance " i said and pushed him a little.. " i hate you ..you are an asshole.." i shouted.. i just moved back and he took my hand again..this time more tightly.. and started leading me towards the Hall where mandap is set up.. It is the traditional Indian marriage ritual.... I tried my level best to get my hand out of his grip ....
" Leave me you asshole.." i said.. " Not a chance.." he said ..."I don't want this marriage," I said quietly, but he replied sternly, "You don't have a choice." i kept struggling to free my hand from his grip... He is just so cruel.. We went downstairs.. " I am not gonna forgive you for this .. " I said.. he looked at me ... " Never ever in my life i am going to forgive you for this " i said slowly .. "uhmmhmm" i saw my father he cleared his throat .. I fell silent because I saw my father; there was no turning back now. It was just his family and mine, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness and confusion. I looked around .. leaving his family and mine family and Pandit ji (one who will finish all the rituals) .. Not a single person was there... What the hell is going on ... This is madness ..this is total madness..
I looked at the corner, the nurse was also there.. she looked at me with sorrowful eyes.. i got a thought of Sakshi di.. she will be so hurt to hear about this.. she will never ever forgive me .. she will hate me i know .. This guy.. the moment i saw him, i didn't even realized that instead of being my jiju he is going to be my husband.. Well this is madness..
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