I open my eyes to see my parents and his parents hugging and congratulating each other. I watch the happiness reflecting in my parents' eyes. They look so pleased, so content. Our parents turn their attention to us, and start approaching. I plaster a fake look of happiness across my face.
My father kisses my forehead saying, "I'm so proud of you Nandini, you have made me so happy today!" I just hug my father and bury my face in his chest saying, "Anything for you dad, anything..." My mom comes forward and gives me a kiss while running her hand over my head. I smile looking at her gleeful state.
I look over to see Ranvijay Uncle and Nayonika Auntie waiting to get their turn to welcome me to their family. I bend low and touch their feet to take their blessings. God knows I'll need as much as I can get to live with that devil of a Monster. Ranvijay Uncle hugs me like my father just did, while Nayonika Auntie compliments my beauty and etiquettes. What can I say, I was brought up with manners unlike someone I know! That stupid prick threatened a girl! I'm not saying I'm all innocent, but come on that was not cool!
Soon after, they start discussing wedding plans. I am forced to sit next to Manik again. He sits closer this time, while I find it difficult to distance myself on this small loveseat. He starts to play with my fingers and traces small patterns on my hand. I give him some nasty looks, but they only seem to encourage him. I tune out of my parents conversation knowing that these marriage plans will only depress me. I just look towards Manik, who looks quite happy yet at the same time remains mischievous.
After some time, I notice Ranvijay Uncle and Noyonika Auntie rise from their seats. Manik gets up as well and follows his parents, who are standing at the door talking to my parents. Manik notices that they are in deep conversation and turns his attention to me. He lowers his head so he is close to my ear and whispers, "Smart move sweetie!" He pecks my cheek quickly before I can stop him. I grind my teeth as I see him wink at me. He just follows his parents out the door, while my parents seem like they are in one of those trances about how I have grown up so quickly.
I turn around and walk up the stairs trying hard not to let any of my emotions come out. As soon as I shut the door to my room, the tears I had been suppressing for so long come pouring out. I sink to the ground, with my back against the door. As the meaning of marriage continues to sink in, I feel even more frustrated. If only that night had not occurred, I could have never been cornered like this. No, there has to be some method of escape! There has to be a solution to this! Think, Nandini THINK!!
Let's analyze Manik's options. So, the first option is the obvious one. Marry him and submit myself to living in hell forever! I was stupid enough to pick it, but there has to be an alternative route that I haven't considered yet. Option 2 is don't marry him. That sounds perfect, but the obvious flaw is that he will tell my parents about my pregnancy. Stupid tattletale! Seriously, is he four years old? Maybe if I make fun of him, he will stop... oh, who am I kidding! Ugh! Anyways option 3 is not even a possibility. There is no way in hell that I am going to kill my own child! I may want out of this situation, but I'm not that vindictive. It's time to think outside the box...
OH! I got it! I can kill him! It's genius, no Manik so no marriage! Oh Crap, I'll be in jail... Okay scratch the homicidal plan! Hmm maybe I can blackmail him somehow... damn I've got nothing on him! I'm really doomed to spend my life with him aren't I? There is another option I haven't considered yet. Suicide. That would mean, no Manik, no marriage, no life, and no me. Shoot, I would end up killing my child and my father would still end up on a hospital bed. Oh, man I really am royally screwed. My emotions start changing from anger to sadness.
Thinking about my life with Manik causes my vision to blur. The unshed tears soon fall and my eyes focus on the big picture on my wall. It was of my parents and me, when I was quite young. I wipe my tears, realizing that I have to do this, for them. My world may turn upside down, but knowing that my father is in my world will be worth the pain. I don't want to live in a world without my parents, I wouldn't be able to handle it. I don't know why my life is so full of pain, but they say everything happens for a reason. I don't know what that reason is, but I will find out eventually... hopefully! With these thoughts I slowly get up from the floor and throw myself onto my bed, falling asleep.
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I wake up the following morning, to see my parents peeking into my room. They are watching me so lovingly. I get up quite confused and then laugh at their reminiscing session. My dad smiles saying, "Finally Nandini beta, you're awake! Now come down for breakfast quickly. The Malhotras will be over in a while." I furrow my eyebrows and tilt my head asking, "What? Why?" He laughs, "Beta they are coming so that Panditji can decide on the perfect time for you two to get married." I just nod my head while my mom hands me some clothes. I walk into the shower, letting myself relax for those few moments. I put on my light pink salwar kameez and lightly dry my hair with my towel.
(Nandini's Attire)
I enter my room, lost in thought. I hear a deep voice behind me say, "Damn Nandini, you intoxicate me. Stop looking so hot or I won't be able to stop myself from being naughty!" I yelp in shock and turn around to meet those steely grey Manik's eyes. His passionate eyes remain locked with mine, until I hear my mother shout my name. I turn my attention to the door and then look back at Manik. I make a move to leave.
Before I can get far, He grabs my hand and pulls me so that I crash into his muscular body.
For the first time I notice he is wearing black salwar kameez, looking sinfully hot
(Manik's attire)
BAD THOUGHTS Nandini, BAD THOUGHTS! He grins, "Going somewhere?" I just say annoyed, "Manik please let go of my hand!" He smirks, "I'd rather not." I sigh, "Fine then I'll call our parents up here, I'm sure they'd like to know what you're doing in my room." He laughs, "Is that a threat Nandini?" I look into his eye amused, "It's a promise Manik, not a threat!" He grins widely, "Fine I'll let you go sweetie! After all we shouldn't keep Panditji waiting!" I roll my eyes and feel his grip loosen on my hand. I yank my hand from his grasp and storm out the door. I hear him chuckling from behind as he follows me.
I go down stairs and greet his parents, while Manik slowly comes up from behind. The Pandit examines both our kundalis and at this point all I can hope is that it's dangerous for him to marry me. But sadly, even this desire of mine goes unfulfilled. The Pandit starts talking to our parents and says that in two weeks, it is the perfect time to get married, but after that, there isn't a good time until about eight months. I'm all for the eight months, however, our parents and Manik aren't too keen on that. My father and Ranvijay Uncle get up to escort the Pandit out, while our mothers begin discussing wedding plans.
When Ranvijay Uncle and my father return, they declare, "The engagement will be in the next five days. Then five days later will be the mehendi. Then two days after the mehendi will be the sangeet. And finally the shaadi will be two days after the sangeet!" My mouth drops open as I realize how soon it is. Manik grins and hugs his father, "Thanks Dad!" Ranvijay Uncle thumps Manik's back. I groan inwardly as I see Manik grinning at me, knowing that I'm helpless.
It's true though. What can I possibly do so that it won't end up hurting my parents. I know I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anything happened to them because of my stupidity. In this situation, my hands are tied behind my back. What I don't understand in all this is that he claims to love me, but keeps hurting me. Why does he keep hurting me? If he loves me, then why does he get pleasure seeing me in pain? He knows I hate him, yet he thinks of me as some kind of prize to be won. He can't win me over no matter what he does! I won't let him! I can't let him...
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Its True, at this point you'll hate Manik. Well his deeds are such sinful.
I even got many comments, that it is another typical story in which Nandini will be helpless and then she'll fall for Manik.
Trust me, you judged the story too early.
"Every coin has two side, head and tail.
Likewise every story too have two perspective,
Listen to both before judging "
I'll just say, though Nandini is helpless right now but we can't neglect the fact if Manik is a monster... Nandini can also be mini-monster. If she can make someone's life hell, she can even survive in hell.
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And at the end it is all about MaNan❤
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