Fated Forever

Chapter 16

Sakshi

I was getting ready for our family dinner when someone knocked on the door of my room. I turned around, wondering why the person was knocking when the door was already open. Then I saw my naughty sister standing there with a mischievous grin on her face.

''What is it? I was about to come downstairs,'' I said while wearing my earrings.

''We are not going out'' she declared happily.

''What, what do you mean we are not going outside. Then why the hell did you guys say so in the first place? I huffed and continued

''What are we supposed to do then?''

''We are going to have dinner at home'' she was saying that, but she was a little overdressed about not going outside.

''Then why are you dressed like that'' then I realized these guys pranked me. What the hell now, what am I supposed to do? I am all ready and they are saying we are not going outside.

''You was it your idea'' I glared at her. She puts her hands up in mock surrender.

'' Whatever you are thinking is not what happened'' she replied.

''My sweet little sister, would you like to enlighten me about what exactly is going on?'' sarcasm dripped from my tone.

'' Yeah sure my beautiful sis, your would-be husband, is downstairs and waiting for you'' she giggled. All the blood drains from my face Armaan is here. What is he doing here? OH MY GOD, I lied to mom about today's meeting. If she asked him anything and he said the truth, then I would be hanged.

''What is he doing here’’ I asked my sister. She stopped smiling, probably because she had seen the look on my face.

‘’He is not alone. His parents and his brother are with him. What happened di? Why are you looking like you have seen a ghost?’’ she asked, concern lacing her voice.

I can’t tell her what exactly is happening in my life. She will probably freak out more than me. Yeah, that would be bad. Okay, I have to play it cool, like the devil downstairs doesn’t even exist. Yeah, that’s more like it.

‘’Nothing. I was just surprised that they showed up here without any prior notice. That’s all’’ I try to give one of my genuine smiles so she wouldn’t worry because she knows my fake business smiles all too well.

To save me from her further questions, I asked ''What do you think about my dress? Is it good enough?'' feeling genuinely nervous now. This spawn of the devil will make me mad someday. I was freaking out some seconds ago when I heard his arrival and now I am nervous about him seeing me.

''Yeah. you look good'' responded my sister, skeptically. Probably thinking the same.

''I know I look good, i***t. I am asking if I have dressed appropriately for the meeting or whatever is going to happen downstairs?

Then she got the gist of what I was saying.''Oh, is someone nervous about meeting their soon-to-be husband'' she teased me?

''No, it's not what you are thinking about.'' The heat started to spread on my cheeks. Why am I blushing now? When all I want to do is shout at her to call him my husband.

Soon-to-be husband whispered my mind.

Same thing.

No, it's not and you know it.

Shut up dammit, I am already at the end of my nerves here.

''oh someone is blushing'' said my sister in a teasing tone.

''No, I am not'' I yelled at that.

''I didn't say you were. Now, did I?'' Oh what a witch has she become. Where did my sweet little sister disappear to leave her behind?

''You little Witch, from where did you learn all this?'' I chastised her.

''Come on di [sis] I am not that little anymore.'' she winked at me.

''Yes, you are not, but you are also not supposed to tease me,'' I whined.

''Okay, okay. I am not teasing you anymore and you look beautiful in whatever you wear,'' she replied, making me emotional.

When my little sister grew up so much. I walked toward her and engulfed her in a hug. I really needed that. The last few days were really stressful and this teasing session with my sister is like cool air amid a really hot summer day that is my life right now.

''What are you being this emotional for?'' I heard her whisper near my ear.

Entangling her from my arms, I just shook my head. I am an emotional wreck right now. And I don't feel like I can say anything without breaking down. After composing ourselves ''You okay di [sis]'' I nodded my head again.

''Okay, you go downstairs. I’ll be there in 5 minutes’’

''Only five minutes. Otherwise, next time mom will be up here, not me, and she won’t ask you this nicely’’

''Yeah, yeah, I know now. Go and close the door on your way out’’ she immediately turns to leave. Leaving me completely stunned at the turning of events. I sat at the edge of my bed letting out the breath I had been holding since my sister dropped the bomb on me.

I really don't wanna go downstairs. I wanted to tell Deepali the truth. I really want someone on my side who will understand my feelings, my fears, my doubts. I was raised in a loving family. Never have I ever felt that my mother was insecure about my father. He always supported her, respected her, and loved her. They never fought. They had disagreements about some things, but not for a long period. That is their level of understanding. They made me raise my standards. Why should I settle for less? I also want to live my life surrounded by love. A husband's love and support are important in life. How can I start my life with insecurities? When I am always afraid that he will get up and leave me and won't know where to find him, then how can I be happy?

I just wish I could talk to someone about it. I don't want to admit that I love him.

Mama told me not to waste my life,

She said," Spread your wings my little butterfly."

Don't let what they say keep you up at night,

And if they give you shhhhhh

Then they can walk on by.

My phone blared through the silence of my room, breaking me from my reverie. I saw that my best friend Nikita was calling me. She really is my best friend.

She knows when I need someone. I received her call ''Hello''

''You b***h, we were going to eat ice cream tonight. Where are you? I was waiting for your call and don't tell me you fell asleep.'' she cursed in the way of greeting.

''I didn't fall asleep, i***t, but I did forget. Sorry, I forgot to inform you that today I am going out with my family for dinner. As you know, our tradition every Sunday is Family Day.'' I informed her

''What then why promise to eat ice cream with me today? Now cancel your plans and come and pick me up.'' she patronized me.

''I am sorry babe, but I can't ditch my family today. My mom is already angry with me for skipping lunch and breakfast due to a meeting.'' I cooed at her.

''Wow, you are doing good, making everyone angry around you. Now I am angry too.'' with that she hung up on me, making me heave a sigh. I will pacify her later. But what she said stung. I am making everybody angry and all this is because of a certain someone. God, I really hate him now.