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Kayal's POV....

Today I tried to do my work without making any fuss. I have nothing to do with Abishek's marriage. Already he told his answer and I understood on that day that he was not meant for me. But he was my first crush that's why it was little paining to think about his wedding. However I would try to wipe out  rest of the feeling from my heart completely.

During lunch break I saw him  talking and laughing with someone over the phone. Feeling a presence he turned and saw me. I felt awkward because I do not want him to think that I was gauging at him shamelessly. He disconnected the call and turned towards my side and asked " What?" in blank voice. " Nothing, I just want to wish you.... Congrats Abishek"... He just nodded his head and told "Thank you" saying it he left from the place. What would happen if he smiled little bit? Was I made a big mistake by confessing my feelings? 🙄

Shrugging off my thoughts I went to have my lunch but only happened was, only I stared at the food without eating. That was my problem, if anyone did not talked with me properly I would confuse my mind thinking lot. Because not only today he was acting differently from the day when I was confessed him.... 🤔

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Evening I went to church before going to home. After praying I sat their looking at Jesus Christ's crucified statue which hung up on the alter. I just like to watch that statue without doing anything. When I was leaving the church I felt peace and my burdens were reduced.

As usual after going to home I got freshened up and went to cook  dinner. I made string hoppers, dhal curry and coconut sambol also with that I reheated the fish curry which I made for lunch in the morning. After serving them I went to kitchen and waited there until they finish their food.

"Kayal..." suddenly I heard the voice of Kavya. I got doubt whether I am hallucinating or really she called me while they were eating. Omg was there any mistakes in today's food?

"Kayal.. " my doubt got cleared when I heard she was calling me again. So I moved to dining area and when I entered all three heads turned towards looking at my side.

"Appa asked to call you." Kavya informed me when I questioningly looked at her face. Why was that? I moved my gaze towards father.

"Tomorrow come to home earlier. Because Mrs. Susila today called me and informed she has found a groom for you. They were coming to home tomorrow to see you. Without making me embarrassed infront those people , I am requesting, your highness to grace your presence to us earlier. " he sarcastically said the last part. I was shocked hearing the news. Again what? Am I looking like an emotionless doll to them. Each and everyone plays with me the way they like.

" Why are you now standing like that? "father's voice broke my inner thought. When I looked at him," Without standing like statue tell me, did you understand what did I tell you or not? "

I nodded my head affirmatively but did not dare to open my mouth. Leaving an irritating sigh he started to have his meal, So Kavya...

When I looked at Karthik he was no longer eating his food but glaring at his plate like someone stole his favourite toy. Suddenly he got up from chair, carrying his plate.

" Anna, where are you going without finishing your meal?" Kavya asked him quickly when she saw what's happening.

" I am full.. You carry on" he answered her in flat tone and went to kitchen passing me but did not looked at my side. After looking on his way when I turned I saw Kavya was looking at me accusingly. What did I do that she was looking at me like that??? Averting my eyes I went inside the kitchen when Karthik came out.

Finishing every chores, I thought to visit the garden but stopped on my track when I heard the voices coming from garden side. Who might be it? Because usually no one comes to this side. I looked around to check but father's bedroom door was closed. Maybe he had slept after taking his medicine. But still I could hear some sounds coming from that side. So I moved little bit near to the garden entrance and found Karthik and Kavya was the ones who talking.. But it seemed like they were arguing with each other , but in lower voice. I did not want to interrupt their argument so I changed the decision and returned to my room.

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My sleep got distracted by the sunlight rays pouring through the white wooden window. After so many struggles and attempts I did not know when I slept thinking about my insecured future. And I did not know when I am going to have a sleep without worrying about my self. Let's hope.. Hehe yeah hope... Thinking that I left the bed to do my routine.

When I turned and kept my left foot on the floor, my heart skipped a beat. The first thing I saw was Karthik sleeping on the floor turning to my bed side. He was curled like a ball and hugging himself very tightly... Probably from the cold I think.

Immediately I went near to him and called his name but he was sleeping like a stubborn baby. So I started to wake him by shaking him... Oh God I could not believe that he sleeps like a sleepyhead. This time I started to shook him vigorously and I succeeded the task. Because he started to stir from his slumber.

When his eyes got stuck with my ones, he stopped from stirring and looked at my face like remembering what was happened last night. Of course same doubt running through my mind. How did he come inside? and why was he sleeping on the floor specially inside of my room?

He very calmly got up and sat on the  floor. " Karthik what are you doing here in my room? If anyone saw this it will cause a huge issue." I asked him angrily. He stopped me and getting up he went to the washroom and closed the door. Second later I heard water running sound. Is he gone insane!! 🙄

When he came outside I rushed towards him and asked" Karthik, what are.... " I went dumbfounded when he interrupted me by keeping his finger like shushing a small kid. His finger on my lips made something difficult to speak more. I could not pinpoint what was that something...

" Shhh... Why are you getting tension in morning. Cool down.. Last night, I just wanted to see your face, so came through the window. Even I did not know when I slept looking at your angelic face. Now go and take your medicine" telling that he gave me a slow forehead kiss and unknowingly my eyes got closed.

Removing his finger from my mouth he started to leave the room but paused, " Do not dare to close your window, anyway if you did like that I will find another way to reach you" saying it he left the room.  I blinked my eyes few times to regain my composure. What the heck was that ???

I spent more time to take bath to recover my state. I looked myself in mirror. Everything was same like other times, but still I could feel something changed. But did not know what was that....

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Today at bakery I could not concentrate on my work. My mind was in haze. Another thing worrying me was the groom thing which father told me yesterday . I thought several times to talk with Susila Aunty regarding the proposal. But my guts did not allow me to do as like that. Ruhi and Ryan tried to talk with me about my mood change. But I excused them saying I would tell them later not now. Ryan tried his best to cheer me up making his special coffee which was my favourite.

Atleast that aroma made me feel little relieved. But my mood got sour when I realised it was temporary and there would be not any escape from reality.

I talked with Abi for few minutes before her presentation. She too find the difference in my talking style and questioned about the matter . But I did not dare to open my mouth and lied that I was having severe headache. She compelled me to take half day off and said she would talk with Abishek. But I refused it and told that I already took medicine and eventually pain will reduce. After so many persuasions I sent her for the presentation wishing her good luck. That silly girl!

When I was coming out from bakery I saw Susila aunty waiting for me near to her car. I thought whether she came for me or for any other purpose. Confusingly I called her. "A...Aunty.. "

Hearing my voice she looked at me and smiled nervously. " Aunty what are you doing here?" I asked going near to her. She told " I thought to pick you up today and asked Kavya about your off time but she was not aware so after calling to Karthik he informed that you will get off around six. So accurately here you are. "

" But aunty why are you straining yourself much... I would have come by bus nah? "

" There's nothing like that. Ok come get in the car we will talk on our way. " telling that she hurried me to sit. After we both settled our self in the back seat, driver started to drive the car.

I noticed aunty was looking at my side time to time like she was trying to initiate a conversation. But did not know what was stopping her. If I was right she was trying to talk about the new wedding proposal. I waited for her to talk.

Few minutes later she chose to open her mouth. " Kayal I hope your father has told about the proposal I chose for you. I know it was an urgent decision but I wanted to settle you down in a perfect family. Completely I do not know about your past story but Luxmi and your father has told me some of the parts. But I did not know which story to believe. Only I believe is what is happening around you now. So all I wanted was provide you an assured future. So do not mistake me thinking why I was hurrying you for  another marriage as soon as one was broke. "

I did not know what to tell her. Because I was afraid she would mistaken me if I said something. This was my weakness that I could not even give an opinion about my life matter. Swallowing my words I nodded my head.

" Okay get ready around seven 'O  clock. We will be there around that time. Please do not get nervous believe in God and your Amma. Everything will endup in good way. Okay?" she asked stroking my hand.

"Ok Aunty" giving her a small smile  I turned my head towards the window. I did not know where my fate taking me to. Just like a leaf which caught up with a storm I was moving with the flow according to other's wishes. I will see where where it takes me..... 🍃

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When I entered into the house, I saw Kavya was tiding up the living room. Amusingly I looked at her and turned to walk but stopped seeing Karthik leaning against the entrance of the dining area. It was hard to find his emotion. Because it was looked like a white blank paper.

Averting my eyes I went my room to get ready. For the third time I was going to wear the saree which I do not like. Please do not judge me, because of other's nasty comments I prohibited the habit of wearing saree. They made me believe Saree was not my thing and I was not suitable for that dress code. To reduce their talking and judging I completely made distance from sarees.

I took a simple Grey colour saree with yellow colour blouse. On the way to home Susila aunty bought me a jasmine flower garland to wear in hair. Second time I was getting ready to see a groom. This time who's going to be it?

I waited in my room until someone comes to call me. My heart beat raises for each minute when I was waiting in my room. Suddenly I heard  knocking sound as putting break to my all thoughts. Heaving a huge sigh I got up from the bed and opened the door to see Kavya was standing outside. " Everyone asked to bring you".

Nodding my head I went with her. And in the middle way she gave me the tray filled with silver coffee cups. Holding the tray with my trembling hands I came to living room. But my instinct telling me to ran away from the place. However I know I could not pull that stunt.

When I reached near to the seating area I heard my father's voice " First ask blessing from everyone by kneeling down. " as he instructed, giving the tray to Kavya I fell down by kneeling for take blessing from elders. But did not dare to looked at guests face and my eyes were casted down.

" Kayal do not need to do all this rituals."saying aunty came near me and hugged." It is okay Mrs. Susila some customs has to be done in proper way. Kayal serve the coffee to everyone. " father ordered me. This time I noticed that there were not many coffee cups like last time.

Serving to everyone I sat down with Kavya in mat. My so called father told me it was also a ritual when Susila aunty asked to sit with them in sofa.

" Mrs. Susila what about we talk about the important things after having dinner? " father asked from aunty.

"No Mr. Krishnan, now only we had coffee. And before going for dinner it will be better if we talk about other important things. And we asked consent from groom's side but we have to pay attention for Bride's consent too. "

" Oh! Do not say big words Mrs. Susila. And it was a huge thing that you accepted Kayal as your second daughter in law after knowing  about her all flaws. So she should have to accept it whole heartedly. Even in million years she will not get an in laws like you. "

My brows creased listening to their conversation. And I my mind repeated the words which came out from father's mouth. What they were talking actually???

" Kayal.. Kayal... " a loud voice broke my reverie. And looked at the way to see, father was glaring at me and told " What are you thinking? Did you not hear what Mrs. Susila asking from you? " I blinked my eyes to gain myself back to normal and this time I looked at Aunty who was sitting infront of me in the sofa, which was few distance away from me.

" Mr. Krishnan there is no need to scold her." telling to my father, Aunty's gaze moved towards me.

" Kayal I only want your consent since already I have the groom's consent." pausing once again aunty looked around and finally her gaze reached me.

" Kayal, Would you like to marry my second son Siddarth? "

My whole world turned upside down , when those  words left from Aunty's mouth!!!🤯😟

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