London, UK

Aarav was at the club, performing the poll dance along with other boys and everyone cheered. Chetna shouted "Rocco.. Rocco.."

He turned to her and asked "what??"

"John is calling you" she said

Aarav nodded, he picked up his shirt and moved away from the stage. He wore his shirt and moved upstairs toward John's cabin.

He entered inside and asked "yea John"

"Hey Rocco!!! Man, you have really brought a lot of profit to my club.." he said all praising him.

Aarav glared at him "come to the point"

He got up from his chair and moved to the locker. He unlocked it with his fingerprint and takes out a few documents. He comes to him and forwards his passport "You are going to Europe"

Aarav held his own passport and looked at him "for how many days?"

"That depends on the client.. Here is your ticket and don't try to run away like earlier... you know how hard I can be" he threatened him.

"Yea I know!" he snatched the ticket from him and left the cabin. Chetna walked to him and asked what happened.

"Kuch nahi.. Ek naya client.. Europe mei" he replied

Chetna smiled "chalo iss bahane tum kuch din yahan unn yaadon se toh door rahoge" she said tapping his cheek lightly.

He smiled lightly "khayal rakhna apna tum.. Mere aane tak" he said in concern.

Chetna nodded yes, she feared something. He held her hand and said "hum dono yahan saath aaye they Chetna aur main bhaga bhi na toh tumhe saath liye bina nahi bhagunga..."

"Janti hun.. Lekin Aarav yeh mauka hai tum waha se seedha india laut sakte ho.." she suggests

"Paagal ho gayi ho? Itna khudgaraz nahi ho sakta main ki sirf apne baare mein socho aur tumhe aise hi yahan narak mein chod dun Chetna hum bachpan ke dost hai aur mujhe ye dosti umar bhar nibhani hai" Aarav said angrily and his words left a deep impact in her heart. She felt guilty of breaking his trust.

She wished she could tell him the truth but feared of losing his friendship. She sighed deeply and hugged him "come back soon Aarav.. Tumhe kuch batana hai mujhe"

"Kya??" he asked

"Tum lautke aaoge toh bata dungi.." Chetna replied. Aarav parted the hug, and one of the customers called him. He went to attend to her and Chetna glanced at him with teary eyes.

She texted Myra "humne galat kiya Myra! Main Aarav ka pyaar cheenkar use kabhi nahi paa paungi.. Kabhi nahi"

Within a few seconds, she received her reply "Chetna don't be stupid! Hema ki shaadi hai kuch dino mein.. Wo toot jayega puri tarah se fayda uthao aur get closer to him.."

Chetna sighed deeply. Aarav glanced at her and signaled her with his eyes and she smiled at him.

Hemardri's POV

The Ritz Paris

It was one of the top luxury hotels in Paris. It was a dream wedding happening but not with the person with whom I dreamt it to be. I had always imagined Aarav as my groom and Saahil was not fitting the definition of the perfect husband for me. He was rich, handsome well educated, and well-settled but I was not getting the vibes with him that I had with Aarav in the first meeting.

Rano placed the engagement dress on the bed which I need to wear tomorrow. I snapped the picture and sent it to Aarav "one more step closer.."

I heard a voice and my savior Myra had arrived. I opened the door and she jumped on me "hema..."

I was thrilled to meet her after two months. I wrapped my hands around her back and said "I missed you Myra.."

"Not more than me yaaar.. Tu kya gayi mera toh mere hi ghar mein mann lagta tha" she said sadly.

I parted the hug and smiled at her. Myra glanced at me from head to toe "ye kya sab neeche dinner ke liye intezar kar rahe hai ready ho jaa.."

"Mujhe Aarav chahiye" I said

Myra was stunned hearing me, asked "what?? Tu paagal hai kya??"

"No.. I want him to come here aur main use usi tarah hurt karna chahti hun kaise usne mujhe kiya tha! Bahut kaha tha usne tum meri best friend ho isliye kabhi tumhare saath nahi soyega but.. " I sighed and closed my eyes for a moment.

Myra gets tensed, if Aarav comes then the truth will get revealed and her plan will fail. She said, "hema kyun uske bulake sab gadbad karna chahti hai?"

"Do as I say.. Laga phone agency mein" I glared at her.

Myra took out her phone and called the agency. She said "hey.. This is Myra I need an escort for a week in Paris"

I whispered "bol Rocco chahiye"

"I need Rocco.." she helplessly said.

"He will be there tomorrow.." the person responded.

I smiled when Myra informed me he is coming.

Myra said "Hema.. galti kar rahi hai wo aayega toh tere maa baap ko kahi shaq na ho jaye"

"Kuch nahi hoga Myra.. usne abtak mera pyaar dekha hai ab meri nafrat dekhega.." I said with a smile on my face.

Myra smiled hearing me but she was tensed at the same time as Aarav loves me immensely and he has the power to melt my heart.

Myra moved to her room "sorry hema.. Main use yahan bulake risk nahi le sakti hun! Pretend kiya ki maine agency mein call karke use bulaya." she layed down on bed and closed her eyes.

The next morning, I woke up and freshened up. The doorbell ringed "Come in.." I said

Myra entered the room and looked at me seriously. I asked "kya hua?"

"Wo Aarav nahi aa raha hai..mujhse zyada paise dene waale client ne use book kar liya" she replied sadly.

I got annoyed hearing her words "What??"

"Sorry I tried.." Myra said and I sighed deeply.

Myra tapped my cheek "tu ready ho jaa.. Main bahar wait kar rahi hun tera" I nodded and she left from there.

I sat down on the bed with a thud, why always Aarav hurts me? I was about to throw away the lehenga but stopped when Shreshta entered the room and shouts "hema get ready yaar engagement hai teri"

"Tu kyun itna khush ho rahi hai meri barbaadi pe?" I asked glaring at her.

She smiles and hugs me from behind "itne saalo baad ghar mein ye khushi ka din aaya hai.. Khush toh hona hi hai"

I jerked her away and said "haan haan.. Aa rahi hun ready hoke.." I picked up the lehenga and moved to the washroom. I wore it and the beautician set up my hairstyle and applied the makeup. I snapped the selfie and sent it to Aarav "I am such a pretty bride.."

I was perplexed as he had not yet seen my message and wondered where he is busy? Shreshta was on a phone call with someone.

She ended in a while and I asked "kisse baat kar rahi thi?"

Shreshta whispered in my ear with excitement "I have called an escort.."

My eyes became wide "Whaat??" I got up from the chair. I turned to her and she smiled at me.

"Dekh.. meri kismat mein pyaar toh hai nahi.. Aur itni badnaami ho rakhi hai ki koi shareef ladka mujhe milega nahi toh socha jabtak teri shaadi hai main maze karlun.." Shreshta replied

"Tu paagal ho gayi hai kya?? Gharwalo ko pata chala toh?" I asked in fear

"Are nahi pata chalega.. Main kahungi mera purana dost hai" Shreshta replied and then takes me out of the room. I reached the hall where the guests were waiting for the ceremony to start.

The music was playing and everyone was dancing. The wedding season brings the family together, forgetting all past events and circumstances. Rano approached me and kissed my forehead "kitni sundar lag rahi hai meri beti... chal"

I smiled at her and walked to the stage. I stood opposite Saahil and he glanced at me from head to toe. He held the ring in his hand and then after a second he slid it into my finger. Everyone clapped, Rano kept her hand on my shoulder and I picked up the ring from the tray. I slid it into his finger without any interest. I was just doing this for my family as my heart still beating for Aarav who had shattered me not once but many times with his act. Why he is punishing me for loving him?

Myra had a victory smile on her face. She danced happily, her eyes fell on the entrance and she was left shocked. 

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