Fated Forever

Chapter 4

Her parents couldn't sleep at night after hearing about Kabir. They were shocked to say the least and worried for their daughter's future. They wanted to find a good and worthy match for their daughter. 

"Rahul [ Sakshi's father ] what should we do now ? I thought Kabir was a good boy because his parents are gems but I never thought him to be a playboy" Priya [ Sakshi's mother  ] said worriedly.

"Hmm let me think of something and this time I will handle the situation. I have given you enough time and options for our daughter but there was flaws in every alliance you brought." Rahul said annoyed at his wife for such blunders.

''Okay I will not say anything this time to anyone you talk to Sakshi also I will not say anything to her too. I am fed up of her 'I don't want to get married right now ' ''. Priya replied 

Just then a ping was heard in the room indicating a message has been delivered Rahul check his phone and his whole face lit up with a brightening smile.

" Who is it ? " his wife asked suspiciously

''Its my best friend Rajeev. Remember my college friend'' Rahul replied with the same smile  

''Yes I remember him how can I forget him he was the one who just can't leave Meena alone such a love sick puppy he was.'' Priya replied laughing on the memory they all shared as college friends. 

''He is still the same love sick puppy always roaming around Bhabhi [ sister in law ]'' Rahul replied and suddenly he sat straight on his bed where he was half lying with the help of bedrest and started typing furiously on his phone. Seeing him typing like that his wife also sat and asked him "What are you typing so speedily''

''I am inviting them over for breakfast tomorrow'' he said with a ear to ear grin.

''Okay but why are you smiling like an i***t'' his wife asked eyeing him curiously

''Did you forget he had a son and that too two or three years older than Sakshi'' he said as if she understood what's going on in his head.

''So'' was her only reply 

''Dumbo I am setting a marriage meeting tomorrow for Armaan's hand for Sakshi'' he said with the same excitement.

''Oh'' she said but then as realization dawned upon her she shouted ''WHAT'' but before setting anything I think you should talk to Sakshi'' she said 

''I will talk to her tomorrow after she will meet Armaan then I will talk to her'' 

''But... before she said something else he cut her off.

''I have told you this time I will handle everything you don't have to stress yourself out. You just have to get Sakshi all dolled up tomorrow everything else will be my responsibility.

''Okay as you say'' 

''Done they are ready for tomorrow and they even more hyped then us. Let's sleep we have a hectic day tomorrow'' he said thinking about how he will talk to his daughter who is adamant on not getting married.

In the morning Priya goes to Sakshi's room to wake her up and get her ready for today.

''Sakshi baby get up its 9 in the morning'' she said while removing the blanket from her face.

''Just five minutes mom. I slept late last night'' Sakshi replied while covering her face again with the blanket.

Priya got up from her bed and removed the curtains from the windows for the sunshine making Sakshi groan loudly and turning the other side of the bed.

''Come on baby you will get late for office get up now'' her mother coaxed her.

''What is it mom you never before came into my room to wake me up'' Sakshi said sitting up in the middle of her queen side bed.

''HAWW now I have to wait for a right time to come and wake my baby up'' Priya complained.

''You know its not like that mom. Okay fine now I am up you can leave now. I have to get ready ready'' Sakshi said going into the bathroom to freshen up.

''I have your clothes ready okay wear them and come downstairs we are waiting for you at the breakfast table'' her mother said going out from her room.

''What happened to mommy today she never behaved like.... she trailed off thinking and then remember ''She definitely behaved like this when ever there is a marriage meeting at our house. Oh God'' she said with a groan ''Why so fast yesterday only I have gotten myself out a mess now another one they have to give me sometime before dropping such bombs like this on me''. 

Getting out of the shower she got ready wearing sea green color embroidered Kurti and pant with matching simple dupatta [ Indian attire ] with white pumps and simple silver rings. Did light makeup as usual nothing extra ordinary. 

She looked up to see the time and its 10 already she cursed under her breath and took her bag from the closet and rushed downstairs. She was about to about shout for breakfast but immediately shut her mouth as she saw there was guest sitting in the living room not any guest but her father's best friend and knew s**t was about to go down so she quickly gained her composure and slowly descended the remaining stairs. 

Why do my parents always do this with me I don't even know who the boy is and how am I supposed to talk in front of them and tell him to move on there is no place here for anyone as I was ranting to myself while going to the sofa to sit beside my parents. I looked up and saw finally who is the boy this time and my mind did a double take and my inner voice wolf whistled at him and boy he deserve it. Sitting there talking to my sister and looking like a f*****g Italian model straight from a fashion magazine. His charcoal eyes and raven black hair are complimenting his slightly tanned skin. And a smug look on his face.

From where did my parents find such handsome species to get rejected why are they so eager to get me married right now. Please god make them wait for two years and then bring these fine specimen home I will jump on the first one and never let go.

As I was gawking at him shamelessly my mother nudge by side and tell me to greet Uncle and Aunty.

''Namaste Uncle, Namaste Aunty'' [ Indian greeting  ] and tried to touch their feet but uncle stopped me mid way.

''No beta, women don't touch feet in our family'' Uncle just finished saying and aunty side stepped him and took me in a hug that I returned grateful of her for saving me from further embarrassment. 

After greeting them I sat beside mom again and waited for this cruel morning to get over. Just then mom says ''serve them tea beta [ child ]'' 

I got up again and started serving them tea one by one all of them smiled at me but that man was eyeing with a calculative gaze he did not even acknowledge me. Jerk just wait and watch what I am going to do.

The elders was talking in themselves avoiding the 'TALK' so far but I know for sure its about to come and dad choose that moment to know about Mr. Armaan Singh Rathore. Yeah, that's his name I got to know that from his brother Neil. He is sweet, kind and funny total opposite of his intimidating and brooding brother but he is that way only with me. He is talking so sweetly to my parents and sister. Ugh, why am I feeling like this. I think I met him before, yeah I remember him vaguely from my childhood we used to play together but there is no chance that he can be that boy. That boy was a total gentleman always chivalrous, always helping me. 

''So guys lets address the elephant in the room. Why we have this get together here. I and Rajeev have decided that we want to change our friendship into relationship by giving our daughter's hand in Armaan's hand''. said my dad and the whole living room erupted in a congratulations and hooting sounds mainly emitted by my sister and his brother. Sweets are being shared.

 Wait a minute guys someone ask for my opinion at least I said in my mind obviously I can't share my thoughts just yet. So I wait for there further instructions. That's the thing I hate the most being controlled and that is the main reason why I don't want to get married. I don't want my life to be controlled by my husband just yet. I want to enjoy my freedom some more time and I won't let this Armaan ruin my plans.

''Why don't you guys go on a date tomorrow and get to know each other'' said my sweet mom. 

Why the hell they are not asking me if I am okay with this or not. Who are these people, where are my sweet, loving and caring parents who always asks if I am comfortable or not with their decisions from when are they making decisions on my behalf. 

Oh I get it its dad's best friend's son why would they need my consent when they have such a good alliance in their hands but still I wish they ask me. 

''Of course Aunty why not'' Armaan replied breaking me out of my train of thoughts and looking directly at me. This is the first time he has spoken aloud and damn if his deep smooth voice doesn't send shiver down my back. 

Never before any male has affected me like this by his mere presence. But I am not the one to back down from a challenge. Yes, he is only a challenge for me nothing more or less. So I smile my sickly sweet fake smile and said ''Yes sure''.

after deciding the time and place we all had breakfast and I waited for Armaan's family to leave so I can have a word with my parents. As soon as they left I also left for my room and waited for my mom to come but to my surprise instead of mom dad came to talk to me. This is messed up now how can I say not to him. Dad came and sat beside me on my bed.

And I waited in perturbation for him to say something after what feltlike hours was in reality five minutes he spoke.

''Sakshi I know you don't want to marry right now, but baby you don't have to worry about anything. Its not like Armaan is a stranger you guys have spend your childhood together before him leaving for London. You know him he is a good guy not like Kabir at all. He don't spend his time partying away. He is business minded and a family man just like you wanted your husband to be...'' I don't let him finish.

''Dad I was small when I said that'' I whined slightly embarrassed that he remember my childhood talks.

He laughed '' I know pumpkin but how can I forget such important details of your expectation of your future husband. he said caressing my head. 

Now, how can I say no to him when he talk to me this sweetly.

''Okay dad we are meeting tomorrow I hope he is just like that as you portrayed him to be''.

''That's like my baby girl, and I am sure your answer will be in positive''. he leaned down and kissed my forehead before going downstairs.

I plopped on the bed and start thinking how to make him say no this alliance now I can't go and say no to my dad and break his heart like that. This time he has to decline this alliance so that I can come clean from all this mess.