Mahir's POV

"WHAT?" I couldn't believe what mom said. That Vishakha married someone. How dare they? Are they crazy? I will kill both of them. What about our reputation? I still remember when I talk once the day I went to see her, If there was someone in her life why she didn't say anything.

"mom you said aunty is your friend. Now what you think we should do? do you know how much it was insulting? media will post all nonsense and it can affect my company" the thought itself makes me angry. I wasn't interested in marriage but due to mom's regular nagging, I agreed now this drama.

"mom what anvika aunty said?"yuvi asked, I noticed both mom and yuvi are exchanging some looks.

"what is it Sumi?" dad asked also noticing same look.

"she said, her younger daughter Bella can marry Mahir" I scoffed hearing mom...."what is it? an exchange offer?" I never noticed her younger daughter Bella much. From what I remember from functions, she seems strange little. Wearing very simple clothes roaming in a corner from crowd. she even didn't have a proper career.

"mahir, Bella is a sweet girl as long I know. I in fact like her more, she's very jolly and innocent." I scowled because mom simply praising so I could marry.

"Mom don't try to play smart. One sister run and now another Is taking her place! Is it a joke?" 

"Mahir, please think. She's a nice girl. I know you started to like visha-"

"I didn't even know her fully. But now I'm very sure I hate that girl, she and her family think my reputation is a joke" I scoffed.

"Mahir stop thinking about company shares now" I look at Dad as if he had done a joke..."do you know if this marriage breaking news came out, I'll be a joke and It can affect my company shares in market" I pinch my nose, they're looking at me for my decision ignoring what I said...my enemies are like hungry Shark waiting for a Scandal. Then I think about it, I didn't mention Vishakha's name. Just news of my marriage...I also remember they even gave same news. Avantika aunty is smart businesswoman I ever meet and I respect her for that...her daughter might be same. If Vishakha is a doctor so that means Bella will be in business later, if not it wasn't my place to question too. So it might won't be very bad and our reputation would stay like that.

"Okay fine I'll marry her" mom smile, I left there, just because I said yes that doesn't mean I'm not angry. In fact, with all this I'm more furious...well I don't care about marriage so who cares whom I marry. All matter is SBS project this year, I had most opportunity to win this if I remain out of any scandal. This government project is my dream. It will make my company top in whole Asia, it will open my path for opening international market. I can't lose all this because of marriage scandal.

I ignore those relatives who were talking curious about changing bride. Why do they care anyway? It was evening when we all get ready and move towards the venue where this marriage will take place.

Bella's POV

"He said yes?" I was very much confused. Who in right mind say yes in 30 minutes. It seems he doesn't even care who the bride is. I didn't go out as Di and Vikrant are there. Mom is looking at me so hopefully, his answer even makes me feel more pressure.

"Mom he was 29! I'm just 22. 7 years age gap we had" I tried to make mom understand..."Bella your father and I had 9 years age gap. We had arranged marriage. Trust me Bella, I believe you'll be happy. I don't want any scandal over us, it can affect you also. See even Mahir was ready to marry you"

"Fine, I'll marry" I scoffed, mom hugs me happily and said thanks many times. Truth be told I hate this idea but the way mom was looking at me I can't say no. She had so much hope, maybe in past I never listen and rebel her in decision, but today I just can't. I was thinking of mom's hard-working today, she made her name with very hard work from her..and for the first time, I feel I should also do something.

"You're best Bella"mom whispered kissing my forehead. I smile, it's been a long mom said this...after she left I laid on bed and feel my eyes getting overwhelming. The scene of Di and Vikrant is very clear still...it was hurting me very much.

"Bella" Di's voice came, I turn and saw her there..."Bella if you don't want to marry then I'll talk to mom. I know Mahir isn't someone you wanted as husband but-"

"Di I'm tired, I want to sleep for some time and I'll marry Mahir jij- I mean mahir" god I was used to calling him jiju If I talk about him, it's so awkward..."close the door behind when you leave" I said and turn so I don't have to see her. I was feeling an extreme level of jealously and angry towards my own Di. She was always an intelligent and obedient child from always, I always felt jealous but then I ignore them because I should be myself not try to be like Di.

Now she had the one I dream and I'm going to marry that good for nothing Mahir, just because he's hot doesn't make him kind too. Why even I said yes? To show mom I'm a very good kid. I close my eyes to get some sleep...my mind was all cloudy with everything, I even wake up early.

"Bella...Bella" I open my eyes irritated and look at mom..."you need to get ready. Today is your marriage" everything came back like a show.

Di and Vikrant and my stupid decision. For a moment I wanted to say I made a mistake and I don't want to marry but then I saw how much mom is happy, She wasn't talking to Di first time and pampering me that how much she's proud. A dark corner of me is very happy to be in that place.

Damm jealousy! Mom knows I don't like to make up so she didn't call any parler and make me ready in a sweet simple red lehenga she order just right now. She just gave some simple touch, I'm very happy to be this close of mom. Then finally she asked me to see it, it wasn't much but I'm looking very beautiful.

"You're looking beautiful my princess" I smile little hearing her, it was dad used to call me. Mom wipes the tears that came from her eyes.

"I'm sorry Bella for what I'm doing. But I was just thinking of best for you and wanted the best life for you" I nodes, suddenly I noticed how much mom looks older, she never gets married again in fear of any bad things happen to us and always handle everything by herself.

"I know mom" I whispered and we all left towards venue, for some reason I'm glad Di didn't come. I don't want di holding hand Vikrant around me for now. Di already went back to Vikrant's home when mom refused to talk to her and asked her to leave.

I just hope everything goes well in my life and I can handle that Mahir Sehgal.
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# Sorry guys, I was a little sick so didn't update.