The Marriage He Never Wanted

Anaya stood silently in front of the mirror, staring at the girl she barely recognized. The beautiful red wedding dress, the heavy jewellery, and the nervous expression on her face made everything feel like a dream. Except it wasn't a dream. Tonight, she was getting married. And not because she wanted to. Her family had made the decision weeks ago. The man she was going to marry was Arjun Malhotra, a powerful billionaire known for his cold personality and ruthless business decisions. Anaya had never even spoken to him properly. She slowly walked downstairs, where the entire house was filled with relatives and wedding decorations. Her heart beat faster when she saw the man standing near the entrance. Arjun. He was tall, handsome, and dressed in a perfectly fitted black sherwani. His expression was completely emotionless. Their eyes met for a moment. Anaya immediately looked away. Arjun walked toward her and stopped beside her. “Remember one thing,” he said coldly. “This marriage is only an agreement. Don't expect anything from me.” Anaya looked at him with hurt in her eyes. “I never expected anything from you.” For the first time, something changed in Arjun's expression. Before he could reply, the priest called them to the mandap. The wedding rituals began. With every round around the sacred fire, Anaya felt as if another part of her old life was disappearing. Finally, Arjun picked up the mangalsutra. He looked at her for a long moment before tying it around her neck. Everyone around them smiled and celebrated. But neither Anaya nor Arjun smiled. They had no idea that this unwanted marriage would soon change both of their lives forever. To be continued… ❤️