Reyhaan's PoV

The clock ticked 2 am and till now sleep hasn't blessed me a bit. I was rolling over my bed from one end to the other. I don't think I would get some sleep today. I even thought of waking up Dayamaa and having a chit chat with her. But then that won't be appropriate.

I thought about this day that I spent with my love. I don't think I can get over our moments anytime soon. This feels like a dream. My heart started beating fast on the mere thought that she now belongs to me. My Roshini. How did a day just pass like an hour? Is it just me or she also thinking about me? This lovestruck version of mine would just kill me one day.

This is not gonna work.

I quickly got up from the bed and rushed towards the balcony. The moon is shining at me and this feels surreal. I smiled. I wish Roshini is with me, here now. Have she already slept? Or may be watching the moon like me. I chuckled at that thought.

I went to my wardrobe and took her letter out of that. I smelt it with a smile. I can feel her now. What might be her feelings while writing this letter? She must be crying.

Flashback: The night before wedding

Wow..Tomorrrow is my wedding day. Finally I am getting married to a person whom I know least about. This is funny. Right? Reyhaan Suryavanshi is actually turned out to be a fun for everyone. How could this happened to me? I wish fate has something else for me in store.

I am currently wandering around almost the whole house. Lost somewhere. From one room to another. The balcony, garden, kitchen, dining area... But I couldn't find the peace anywhere that I was searching for. What made me most irritated is, everyone else in the house is busy with my marriage preparations. A marriage that I am not interested in.

Wait. Didn't she tell something like "I promise that I would free you from marrying me, I will break this marriage"

Would she keep her promise? Or was it another trap from her? But I could see some honesty in her eyes while telling that. Her words continued to echo in my ears. What even I am thinking? Even if she wants to save me, what can she do at this last moment? How? It seems like my fate is forever sealed. With her.

Great. Reyhaan Suryavanshi who never had a wrong move in his entire life is now getting ruined like this.

A lot of thoughts passed through my mind. Centering around her. Did she really mean that when she said that she would break this marriage? Am I expecting too much from her? Is there still a hope? May be she has tried and failed. But in that case, was she really innocent? Did I misunderstand her?

"Reyhaan...." Bringing me back from my thoughts a completely panicked and very worried mom appeared infront of me. Is she coming directly out of some horror movie? Or the world is ending today? Good for me.

"Mom, are you ok? Why are you sweating badly?"I rushed towards her trying to figure out what is actually bothering her.

"They just...called me. That...she...your bride.."Mom didn't complete, but I knew that something has really happened.

What happened to her? What have she done?

My heart started beating fast and I couldn't control my curiosity.

"Mom, what happened to Roshini?" I asked, worry etched over my face. It was the first time I took her name with concern. Because no matter how much I hate her, I don't want her to do something stupid to save me.

"Your wedding tomorrow..it wouldn't happen.." she stated making me speechless.

Shocked? Or am I relieved too? Not before I make sure that she is safe.

"What has exactly happened mom?"I didn't even let mom finish drinking the water she is currently holding.

Great. Good going. It was me who wanted this wedding to be called off. More than anyone else. Now I am worried over what she has done to break this marriage. For a moment I closed my eyes hoping for good. That she wouldn't have done a blunder. I can't regret for my remaining life then. I won't be in peace. It will haunt me forever. Nothing should happen to her because of me.

Mom gave me an horrified expression.
"Start the car Reyhaan. Let's go to Sumeet's place" Before I can ask more, mom had already rushed outside. I simply followed her.

Soon we reached her house where we could see a large crowd gathered. Yeah, these people should have come to attend the wedding. Not anything else. Please. But the wedding is tomorrow, right?

My heart was beating fast and soon it will come out of my ribs. That was the first time I was dying to see her for once. With full of life. No, nothing would happen to her.

As we entered into the house I have been embraced with a warm hug. I saw Rithika crying on my chest. Wait, she is crying or just acting?

Enough. It's too much now.
"Can anyone tell me what happened?"I shouted out of control.

"Let me tell. But you have to listen me patiently dear." Sumeet uncle came forward followed by his wife and sons.

We sat on the sofa along with my sister.

"We are extremely sorry Reyhaan. This is a mistake from our side. We have to call off the wedding tomorrow. "Uncle spoke making me confused.

"But why?"I asked and my mom gave me a look.

"We underestimated that girl. She was betraying us. We thought that she is a poor child and all she acted was a good innocent girl." That lady who told to be her mother spoke while gritting her teeth.

My patience level was giving up. I stood up.
"Betrayed how?"

"She is missing from last few hours. I think she has eloped with someone."Praveen spoke this time.

I was speechless. Because I knew that the last thing she would do is eloping with someone. Wow, am I trusting her too much? The girl whom I claimed to hate....It's ok. To put a little trust on her. Because I am sure that she has done this to save me from this unwanted wedding.

"Are you on your sense Mr.Sumeet? How dare you tell me this."I saw mom snarling at them. "You literally blackmailed me to get my son married with your daughter. And now you are saying this. What would I tell to the guests who arrive tomorrow? I would lose my family reputation. Do you even know that? It don't matter to you. Because all you wanted was someone to take over your daughter who was in relationship with another man."

I don't know mom is whether complaining or actually pouring her heart out. She felt depressed.

"Mrs. Suryavanshi, please do forgive us. We had no idea regarding this. It is her. She betrayed both families." Uncle said trying to convince.

Why nothing makes sense today?

"Are you really thinking that we are some fools? To believe this. It was you who threatened me that you would cancel the partnership deal if my son don't agree to marry your daughter. I hope you still remember that. Now you are calling off the marriage putting our reputation on stake. I am neither a buffoon nor willing to be one for you." Mom shouted.

Till yesterday she was very angry that I am getting married to her. Today she is angry that the wedding is called off.

"I don't want to continue this partnership. I am backing off right now." She announced and I could see the entire khanna family shocked for the first time. The calmness they had even when their daughter was missing is completely lost now. They exchanged looks to each other.

My heart went out to the girl whom nobody is speaking about now. All they cares is their reputation and business deal.

"Mrs. Suryavanshi, I beg you. Don't take any decision out of anger. Shall we discuss please?" Sumeet uncle pleaded. He has became pale by now.

"I have only one word unlike you Mr.Sumeet Khanna."Mom declared sternly.

"But please give us one more chance. We can even compromise on the profit shares. Let's talk about that."Uncle spoke hopefully.

Are they even humanbeings? First they forced me to marry their daughter despite knowing that it may ruin her future. Now they don't even care about where their daughter might have gone. But only cares about the lost deal.

"Stop it. Just stop it. Everyone."I shouted at the top of my voice.

"Reyhaan..."Mom threw me a look.

"Uncle, are you worried about exactly what? Your daughter or the business deal?"I asked out of curiosity.

"Daughter? She is not our blood and today she proved it."Said his wife.

And that's it. It cleared me so many doubts I was having and gave me a more clear picture. I was not shocked, I felt helpless.

"Yes. She is adopted. But.. We loved her like our own child. We always gave her the best in everything. But at the end she showed us her true colors."Aunty continued making everyone stunned. Except me.

"There is no point in expecting more from people who actually belongs to slums."Their younger son spoke for the first time.

"So you were lying to us? That she is your daughter. You were betraying us by trying to get my son married to an orphan. Do you even know what we are?" Mom was furious making them afraid.

"This is cheating. What if the wedding has not been called off? What about my brother's future?" My sister also joined them.

The arguments took a new dimension and I was really stucked. Nobody seems to be interested in finding a missing girl. Blood or not? She was living with them all these years. I wondered how could people be so selfish.

Where would have she gone at this night?

"Praveen, listen to me for once. I have a gut feeling that she hasn't eloped. What if something has happened to her? Shall we search for her?"I asked my brother in law.

"Search for whom? That shameless creature?" He gave me a disgusted look. "Nobody wants her back. It's good that she has gone."

I was shocked. How could they do this to a poor soul? By this time I was sure that she is innocent. As much as they were forcing me, she was equally forced into this marriage. I felt guilty.

I realized that nobody will come forward to find her. Because they don't need her. But I can't sit idle knowing that if something had really happened to her, I am the reason for that. Because she left only for me.

"Atleast show me her room. I am sure there must be some clue hidden there." I asked and Praveen gave me an amused look which I totally ignored.

He pointed towards a room that is near the staircase. I rushed towards there.

I could see how small but neat her room is. I looked around having no idea regarding where to search for. I moved towards the wardrobe and opened it forcely hoping that I am not intruding into her privacy. But this is needed. Her dresses are still there neatly arranged. She haven't taken that, means she didn't go far. She might come back. After everything falls back in place. I hoped.

Without getting any clue, I closed the wardrobe frustratedly and kicked on the bedstand. That's when a small piece of paper fell down from the bed. My eyes widened and I immediately took it to read as:

Dear mom and dad,

I know I am not your daughter. But I can't help because you are the people whom I first call as my parents. I loved you. As much as you hate me and treating me as a burden, I would never go against my parents.

But the last thing I wish is to be a burden for someone else. Who have nothing to do with my unlucky life. He is really innocent and I can't let his life ruin. I begged everyone to call off this wedding. I fell on every feet. But seems like noone's heart has melted. So I am taking this decision. Not for me, but a man who is forced into marrying me.

I am going to my friend's house and would only come back after the wedding day. I can't marry him, please understand. I am ready to bear the consequences and face your wrath once I am back. Forgive me for this one time I stood up for myself. This is my promise to him. I can't back off now.

Sorry,
Roshini.

THE END OF FLASHBACK

She did that for me. I may not be aware, but I lost a gem that day. She kept her promise. Now it's my time to pay back. Not just for returning the favor, but I loves her truely with all my heart.

I folded the letter and placed it back inside my wardrobe.

It was the day when I read this letter, I took that decision. That she is destined for me. And I am not letting her go one more time. That I would do anything to win her heart and would marry her. But this time with love.

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Roshini's PoV

The moon is just perfect today.  It shines exactly like his ring shines on my hand.

I caressed the ring and unknowingly a blush crept across my face. I am proud that I am his. Out of all women there, he chose me. Even if this is a dream, I don't want to wake up from this ever. Each time I touches his ring, I can feel him near me. He gave me an assurance that I also deserves happiness and today he proved it. For the very first time, I felt glad to be alive. And I am his love, not burden.

That day I chose to not marry him, but I don't regret.  Then and now. That was the best decision of my life. It is because of that he fell in love with me.

When I had no ways left to get the wedding called off, I chose to leave. Even if it's for few days, I knew that they wouldn't think about the marriage anymore once cancelled. I always wondered where did that letter gone which I supposed to be written for my parents. Nobody in this house have seen that. But glad that he received it. Destiny has played a game on us that day. And it has changed my life.

Flashback

"Mom, Please believe me. I didn't elope with anyone. I didn't want this marriage. That's why I left to my friend's house." I said while sobbing.

The angry faces of my parents and brothers welcomed me once I came back after two days. They were ready to kill me and I was sure that there is no escape today.

"Please believe me, mom." Before I could finish mom has pushed me to the floor.

"How dare you think that we would believe you bi**ch? You ruined everything, ruined us. You made us embarassed infront of Suryavanshis and all those people who have been invited for the grand wedding. You Sl**t. Why did you even come back? Please go and die."Mom snarled at me.

I lost all my strength to respond. My body was slowly deceiving me.

"And you know what have you done? You are the reason our business has collapsed. You made us lose everything." Dad spat his anger on me.

I didn't know that his mother would have cancel the partnership and it would have turned out like this. Now I am pretty much sure. I am finished forever.

"You made my brother a joker on his wedding day. Aren't you ashamed to come back?"Rithu bhabhi spoke this time.

"I haven't done anything."I tried to defend but made shut up.

"Don't even try to speak. Where is he? I am sure he must have dumped you after his use. That's why you are back." Bhabhi's words completely broke my heart.

"STOP IT. JUST STOP IT....MY SISTER" I heard someone shouting and turned back to see him.

Him? My supposed to be groom. Again? He had his fists clenched. Eyes closed. Teeth gritting. Trying to control his anger. Wasn't he happy that the wedding is called off? Why did he come back?

He gave me a look that showed unknown emotions. I was crying and he turned his face away to face my father.

"Uncle, I want to let you know something very important. I am ready to take over the business deal that my mom has canceled out of anger." He spoke and everyone was shocked.

And I sat there lifeless.

FLASHBACK END

From that day onwards, he didn't stop coming here. Last I expected was, it was for me. And it turned out to be true. He is all mine now. He showed me a world that I didn't know existed. He gave me an hand to the world of light. He loves me the way I can't even love myself. I owe him a lot. My own life. And then he is my life.

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