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Hayat

Rajkumari Supriya came to my room to tell me that Angad has asked for me to be there for Choti's  Nikkah. I was so happy that I could be there for her. I was on my way there when I was grabbed by someone and shoved behind a pillar. I was about to scream but quickly realized that it was none other than my husband.

His hands were holding my arms and he was standing too close to me. My heart was pounding in my chest. I am sure he could hear my heart thudding so loudly.

"Hayat, this might be the last time you see your sister for a very long time. I don't want you talking to her. Just go there and sit", Angad said. What is this sudden announcement he is making? I am confused and irritated. Did he got to know about yesterday?

"Maharaj Angad-", he cut me and said, "Angad. Just say my name", he said in a final tone. I didn't want to call him by his name but I did because I knew that in no way did I want to make him angry at me right now.

"Angad, she is the only one I have. You cannot possibly ask me to not talk to her. She is my younger sister. She needs me. Please don't do this!", I begged hoping that his stone heart would understand my pleas but I was being a fool. I have learnt that once Angad decides something, he goes through with it and I know my pleas will have no effect on him.

"She will have Arjun to take care of her while you devote yourself to me and only me. Also don't waste your time to make an escape plan ever again. Neither for you nor for Rukhsat because if you do, my dear wife, you wouldn't have a home to run to", his threat sent a chill down my spine and then he had the audacity to smile at me like he hadn't just threatened to destroy my home.

So he did know.

I looked at him with surprise while he held my hand by my wrist and started walking towards the Nikkah venue.

This man scares me so much.

Rukhsat's Nikkah happened quickly just like mine. There was nobody from our home so it didn't feel right but it is what it is. I have come to terms with it as of now.

I quickly walked out before Choti could talk to me. I couldn't bare to tell her that we wouldn't be able to talk till my husband thinks it's alright.

As soon as I stepped out, Angad also came.

Finding all the courage I could muster, I spoke up, " I request you to tell my sister that I wouldn't be able to talk to her, I don't want her to unnecessarily be worried and do something stupid for which she might get punished".

My voice was steady and I had kept a straight face hoping that he would respect me enough to do this for me.

"As you say my queen but do remember that I get to make you do something too", he said with w shine in his eyes. There is no way that he would ask me to do something I would otherwise be willing to do but I anyways agree with it with a simple nod and turn away.

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I was getting ready for the Hindu Marriage and the preparation was almost similar to the morning only heavier this time.

I was wearing a heavy red Lehenga which almost engulfed me like the Lehenga had worn me and not the other way round.

It all felt so rushed. I was getting married to him within a week of knowing him.

As soon as I got ready I was called out for the ceremony and I went. The auspicious time for my wedding was before Rukhsat's so she won't be there for my wedding.

I entered the room with my eyes down cast. I could feel Angad's eyes on me. I looked up and my eyes met his. The way he was looking at me made me feel like I was naked infront of him right now. Like he can see through my clothes.

His intense stare scared me to death and I decided that I wouldn't make him angry at all. What if next time his threats become real? I will obey him even if I have to swallow my pride because my pride is nothing compared to the lives of people he could kill just because I made a mistake.

He had a victorious smile gracing his handsome face. His Victory and my loss.
Our marriage will be a constant reminder of that no doubt.

After putting the Vermillion on my head, his hand brushed the side of my cheek. I was beyond mortified when he did that. Why does he like to do these  things in front of everyone? I hate it.

After the ceremony was over, we walk upto Badi Rani sa to take her blessings. He bent down to touch her feet and murmured for me to do the same and so I did.

I saw her keeping her hand on her son's head but she did not do the same for me. Meaning that I didn't have her blessing. I know that she doesn't really like me but I don't like myself either right now.

But it is her son who is responsible for this whole situation.

I don't think Angad even realised what was going on.

Just a few minutes later, he led me to Rukhsat's wedding venue.

Just after we had entered I saw Rukhat coming in as well. She looked beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

"Mashallah!" Escaped my mouth before I could stop it. I was scared that Angad will get mad at me, so I turned around to see his face. He was looking down at me and said, "Mashallah indeed".

I blushed when he said that because I realized that he was saying that for me and not for my younger sister.

Their wedding ceremony started and I was a little distracted. One second I look  away and the other second I see Rukh struggling to get her hand out of Rajkumar Arjun's hand. She looked like she was in pain. I was about to take a step forward when I felt a strong arm snake it's way to my waist. I turned around and Angad just shook his head and signalled me to stand down.

How could he? He can clearly see that his brother was hurting my sister and he expects me to just silently stand and watch what he does?

We were asked to come and do the Kanyadan, a hindu custom where the girl's family gives her away to the groom. In our Ceremony, the only soldier that had come with us gave me away to Angad but being Rukhsat's elder sister and now married, Angad and I were supposed to give her away.

I looked at him questioning his intents.
He bent down to whisper in my ear, "from this day onwards, she is going to be like my younger sister too".

For some reason I believed him. I don't expect him to act like a loving brother but I know that he means what he just said to me and my heart swelled for a minute but then I reminded myself that the only reason I am with him is to save a lot of lives. I do not and will not ever have feelings for him.

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Angad

I was surely amazed earlier when she made a demand. When I look at it, this is the second time she has asked me for anything. I love how she stood her ground but I can see through her. Her eyes held a fear. She was worried i might say no. I said yes because I understand that it was a reasonable demand and she would have found a way to convey that message to her sister anyway. Wouldn't hurt to keep her in my debt.

She looked absolutely unreal when she entered the room. Her sleek creamish waist was on display underneath the bright red clothes she wore. Her skin looking more appealing because she was wearing my favorite colour.

Her chest rises and settles as she tries to take bigger breath, making my eyes settle on her breasts. Does she even know what she does to me?

She sat next to me and the proximity was killing me. She was sitting not even an arm away from me but I couldn't touch her. At least not the way I wanted to. A few innocent hand and cheek brushes are not helping me at all. I need to be closer to her than this soon.

My little bird has sat through the entire ceremony quietly and obediently. Just the way I like her.

After the ceremony is done we go for Arjun and Rukhsat's wedding. I make sure to make Hayat stand right infront of me so I could inhale her sweet scent easily without looking smitten by her.

The ceremony was dragging and I was getting impatient. I just wanted this night to end quickly so that I can have Hayat where I want her. Under me. Naked.

I look up and saw Arjun. His eyes were blank. Hayat and her sister shouldn't have made that escape plan. I was beyond angry but happy at the same time. At least Hayat knew that she couldn't run away from me. My brother would have a giddy look in his eyes if she hadn't betrayed him like that.

I kept looking at him and something shifted in him. His angry eyes looked angrier as he grabbed Rukhsat's hand harshly. He kept holding her hand tightly till the poor girl started bleeding because of a broken bangle.

Hayat was about to run to them and create a scene infront of everyone but she needs to understand that this cannot happen.

Rukhsat is no longer only Hayat's younger sister but she is also Arjun's wife and this needs to be sorted out between them. She cannot go and interfere.

We proceed for the Kanyadan of Rukhsat. I had arranged for our wedding to be before the younger ones so that Hayat could give away Rukhsat. I know it would make my wife really happy.

When we went near them, I whispered in Arjun's ear," I know you are angry brother, so am I  but you need to simmer it down. Do not end up hurting her beyond repair".

He looked dazed for a second but then looked up at me and nodded slightly. I know that he is a very good person but anger can damage his relationship. It could make him someone he is not.

As soon as their ceremony was over, I rushed everyone for dinner. I can't take it much longer. I need to touch every inch of her body to keep my sanity intact.

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Author's Note

This is the longest chapter I have written till now. The word count being over 1900 words. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I tried to make it as detailed as possible. If you want me to write long chapters like this, show me your love with votes and comments.