Fated Forever

Chapter 6

After two hectic and stressful days Sakshi's life was back on track. That night Armaan dropped her at her home and left without so much as saying a word. She was relieved because he didn't say anything to her parents but confused also as there was no news of her being rejected by him. It was so irritating not knowing what was going on in his head. She decided that she will not worry about him today she has to go to a business party and she made plans with her friends for tomorrow. She is going to enjoy her weekend. It has been hell of a lot long since she met with her friends. So they decided to have a get together. 

She was lying on her couch and watching Rush Hour her favorite movie while stuffing her face with doritos. She ditched office today and planned on relaxing for a bit before taking a conference call at noon.

                                                                                                                         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.     

Blaring of her phone disturbed Sakshi's peaceful movie time. She glared at her phone and checked the caller ID. Her lit up like a Christmas tree looking at the ID. She quickly picked up her phone.

''Hey b***h'' she said through the phone and heard a short laugh.

''Heya, What's up huh are your parents still hounding you for marriage'' her best friend Nikita asked with a bitter tone from the other side of the phone.

''Yes and its getting worse day by day I had to handle two alliance back to back'' Sakshi said with a defeated voice. 

''Okay I didn't call to ask about your sad little life. I called to know what you are wearing for the evening'' 

''Yeah that's definitely makes me feel better besty. sarcasm dripping off her voice '' and about the dress I haven't decided yet maybe I'll go with a saree or something''

''Always my desi girl. Well I was thinking of evening gown'' Nikita replied

They discussed their makeup hair accessories for half an hour more before hanging up. Sakshi took a quick nap after her meeting. 

In the evening

Sakshi chose to wear a beautiful designer grey saree with embroidered beaded work with an elbow-length sleeves blouse. Her saree was simple but elegant. The blouse was modest enough for her liking she didn't like to wear revealing clothes at these types of events it always make her feel on display for the old hags. In their business world only a handful of youngsters were there so it was like a party for old people generally. But her best friend was wild she didn't care for the world she always did what she wanted and Sakshi was in love with her spirit. Every second with her was full of life. 

Sakshi did her makeup wore her silver jhumkas and pumps took her clutch from the vanity and she was ready to go. Before leaving her house she checked with her best friend and made sure if she was also ready to leave. After getting the positive response both best friends made their way to the party.

Sakshi entered the venue and walked into hall where the party was taking place the hall room was lit up by several crystal chandelier illuminating a soft golden light all over the place. There was a small bar at the right side of the hall and a dance floor was at the center and there a was buffet at the left side of the hall. Soft melody was drifting through the atmosphere. Sakshi greeted few colleges. And started searching for Nikita. Then she found her talking with someone Sakshi couldn't see his face as his back was facing her. Taking a champagne flute from one of the passing waiter she made her way towards her best friend. 

Feeling someone gaze at her Nikita turned towards the direction of the source  and as soon as she saw Sakshi there she jumped at her literally jumped at her engulfing her in a bear hug forgetting the person with whom she was talking to just some minutes ago. 

That person also turned to look at Sakshi and upon seeing Sakshi many emotions swirl in his eyes anger, love, lust, possessiveness but anger was the most prominent one.

After hearing someone clearing their throat they broke the hug and looked at the person. Sakshi's eyes widened for a brief second panic and fear flashed in her beautiful pools of honey. But she regained her composure and plastered a fake smile on her face. She always felt like this she never wanted to hurt someone's feelings but her circumstances didn't leave her any choice.

''This is Mr. Kabir Kundra'' Nikita introduced them ''And Kabir this is my best friend Ms. Sakshi Malhotra''

''Its nice meeting you Ms. Malhotra'' Kabir said forwarding his hand for a formal handshake

''Am glad to meet you too'' Sakshi replied and reluctantly took his hand for handshake. His rough and big hand almost engulfed her soft and small one. She tried pulling her hand away but that made his grip on her hand only tighter his fingers carelessly drawing circles on her inner wrist's soft flesh. And with a last squeeze he let her hand go.

Sakshi wanted to leave this instant she was getting bad vibes very bad vibes. She excused herself and made her way to the restroom entering there she stood in front of the mirror looking at herself. Its not her fault, she didn't do anything wrong but damn she was feeling guilty its not as if his presence affected her it was his eyes. Armaan's reaction was already messing with her head and now this too. Sakshi was soft and loving girl she hated to hurt someone and in a mere week she hurt two people. Ugh her parents are making a mess of her life. After staring at her reflection for some more time she took a deep breath and moved to walk out of the restroom. But stopped abruptly when she saw her best friend who was silently watching from Gods knows when. Concern was etched on her face. Her eyes asking what happened.

Sakshi sighed and starting narrating each and every detail of her two encounters with the two males whom her parents choose for her to marry. 

Nikita always hated her parents for forcing her like this she never liked Sakshi's unyielding love for her parents. She always offered her to leave everything and go on a long vacation with her but Sakshi being a good girl never wanted to leave her parents on their own. After pouring her heart out Sakshi felt a lot better. She really wanted to talk to Nikita but her busy schedule was not letting her have some free time for herself. Nikita was a good listener as always always saying the right thing to calm her. 

After their chatting session both best friends walked out of the restroom and into the hall both in the desperate need to drink something moved towards the bar to order some mocktails. After placing their orders they both again started talking about some random things when Sakshi felt someone gaze burning holes in her back. She turned to see the reason behind the heated gaze and found Armaan leisurely sitting on a barstool quiet some distance away from her. WHAT THE ACTUAL f**k is wrong with today. He was wearing a pressed white button down shirt and black blazer, he wasn't wearing a tie and his dress pants clung his thighs perfectly. His top two buttons were undone showing his perfect toned tanned skin.

 His eyes were intense and unblinking. His eyes leisurely smoothed over her from head to toe, resting longer than necessary on her ample bosom on her curves that were pretty evident in her grey saree. Her curled hair falling on her shoulders. Her lips tinted rogue and her skin was flawless. Unable to bear his gaze anymore she turned around showing her back to him once again. Right this moment she wants nothing else than to go home and lay on her comfy bed. Only she knows how bad she wanted to flee from this situation. Her head was spinning from this f****d up situation. Who knew there will be a day when she have to face the Devil and Satan  at the same time. After finishing her drink and greeting some more business associates she made her way home unable to take the intensity of tonight. Till the time she stayed their she felt their gazes on her all the time. Not leaving her alone even for a single moment.

 All the way to her home she just prayed to God to never ever put her in a situation like this again. And thanked God too that none of them approached her. She firmly believed that if anyone of them decided to approach her she would have had a panic attack then and there.