His Obsession

Chapter 6 : Most Dreadful Day

Mishti looks down at her palms which are beautifully decorated with Mehndi (Traditional bridal design made with Henna). Tears drop into her palms as she thinks of her miserable fate. She is concerned because she hasn’t seen Drishti during the Mehndi ceremony and wonders what her mischievous sister is up to. Trixie nuzzles Mishti’s face with her cold wet nose causing her to break into a smile. Divi sees her daughter smiling and feels relieved because she is under the misconception that Mishti has finally accepted this marriage wholeheartedly. Mishti’s throat is dry, she tries to grip her water bottle, but it slips due to the wet Mehndi on her palms. She feels the water bottle being placed in front of her mouth, “Drink up Dr Mishti.” She is confused when she sees Alok smiling at her, the water bottle is snatched from Alok’s hands. “Mr dumbass stop trying your tricks with my Di. What are you doing here?”. Shivaan joins them with their parents. Mishti feels her heart racing as she meets Shivaan’s gaze. “Mishti, this is Mr and Mrs Mehra, old friends of your Papa(father) and I.” Nisha leans forward and gently caresses Mishti’s cheek, “Your future husband is going to be very lucky; you are breathtakingly beautiful my child.” Shivaan smirks knowing soon the exquisite beauty will be all his. Nisha turns to Drishti and gently pinches her cheek. “You have your father’s eyes. Oh, Brent would have been so proud to see how beautiful his daughters have grown.” Mishti could feel herself blushing when she notices Shivaan staring at her. “Let me introduce you to my pride and joy.” Alok cuts his father short, “Dad we have already met.” Yash remembers the charity event and slaps his forehead. “How can I forget, my Shivu gave you quite a scare.” Mishti smiles, “Yes he did but we all are friends now uncle.” Alok nudges Drishti, “Did you hear that, we are friends.” Drishti retaliates by jabbing Alok in the rib with her index finger. “I’m friends with your wonderful brother. I will never be friends with a scumbag like you.” Drishti leaves an intrigued Alok gaping as she takes a seat next to Mishti. Alok smiles and thinks to himself, “oh my tigress, I’m sure going to enjoy taming you.”

Mishti is seated is seated on the swing on the terrace. She feels a warm hand on her shoulder, her heart starts beating faster when she sees Shivaan. He leans forward and pecks her soft lips; she feels a tingling sensation throughout her body. Mishti jolts up as she breaks into a cold sweat, she whispers “now he’s invading my dreams.” She goes to the bathroom and washes her face; she suddenly feels strong arms around her waist. “I told you I would be back to finish what we started babygal.” Akshay spins Mishti around and gives her a menacing grin. He starts groping her, Mishti has had enough of his torture and finally snaps. She picks up her shaving blade and swipes it across Akshay’s face causing him to scream. Mishti uses this as an opportunity to escape Akshay’s clutches. Akshay chases after her, he grabs her arm and slams her against the wall. “YOU B*T#H, I’M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR THIS.” Akshay rips Mishti’s nightgown but stops when he hears Trixie barking and scratching outside Mishti’s door. He grips Mishti’s jaw tightly, “One more day babygal and not even this mutt will be able to save you.” Akshay escapes whilst Drishti opens Mishti’s door to let a frantic Trixie in. Drishti switches on the light, she rushes to Mishti who breaks down in her sister’s arms. “Choti, Ak…. Ak…Akshay tried to ra…ra…rape me.” Drishti is seething with anger, she cups Mishti’s face, “Di I promise you, I will stop this wedding, soon everyone will know what a pathetic loser Akshay really is.” Mishti has lost all hope from escaping that demon’s clutches, she knows her life is going to be miserable after she marries the s*x crazed beast. “Choti, I surely will die if I marry him,” sobbed Mishti. Drishti places her hand over her sister’s mouth, “I will beat you if you dare speak those words again, Di you remember the promise we made to each other from childhood huh, we will grow old and die together then how can you leave me.” Mishti nods her head and pulls her sister into a tight embrace. Drishti refuses to leave Mishti alone after her horrific experience, both girls fall asleep after great difficulty.

The next day before her haldi ceremony (cleansing ceremony) Mishti receives a video of Akshay making out with another woman. Mishti notices the wound on Akshay’s left cheek and recalls slitting him with her shaving blade the previous night. She also receives photos of Akshay and several other women in compromising positions. She refuses to marry such a p*****t. Mishti leaves and decides to get some fresh air. She walks along the side-walk oblivious to her surroundings, she feels a huge palm over her mouth, she feels herself being pulled into the black vehicle, her mind becomes fuzzy as she falls into a deep slumber……...