My Destined One

Mrs. Aarsh Sharma

Aarsh's POV

   "Can we please talk alone? For a few minutes?" she asked looking at me. Her eyes were already moist. I felt that she is going to cry soon. I don't want anyone to watch her in that state. They will think her weak and that will break her more, and honestly speaking, I did a lot of damage and don't want to do anything further. So I shouted and said, "Every body leave us for a few minutes." And within seconds it was me and her standing there looking into each other.

  After every body left, she turned to me and asked, "Why are you doing this to me? Why would I have to be the solution of all your problems? I am tired of this , I don't want this. Don't you ever think of asking me before making me do your work? Does it ever come to your mind that Meera might not want to do the work? She may be hurt? No, you are just concerned with yourself. You are such a selfish person." She shouted and the tears were coming out badly. If she only knew what I wanted for us. The way she cried as if she  has lost something pained my heart. I just wanted a happy life with her, but no she is crying as if I have snatched her life from her, her every happiness, every dream. I felt bad. At that point I just didn't want anything except to stop her hysterical crying, but I knew that if I want her to be happy tomorrow, I have to force her to marry me today. She needs to understand that it was supposed to be happening since the beginning. Its just that Sana leaving the marriage is just a blessing in disguise. She needs to understand and gather her s**t.

   I kneeled down to her level, helped her stand up, made her sit on the couch. I sat on the floor and came infront of her, held her hands and said, "Meera, I don't have a choice. Meera, if today you don't sit beside me and marry me, Sana's parents will die out of shame. Can you imagine the pain they will get when they will come to know that their beloved child ran away? Lets not forget the humiliation. Its our society Meera, you, me not any one can change it. Meera, if tomorrow Sana comes back, I will let go at that instant. I know you don't want to marry me. And I will also not bind you in this  marriage, just save uncle and aunty from any sort of humiliation please. I beg you. Just hold up until Sana comes back. Her brothers are sure they will be able to find her before we enter our house. I know you are thinking that am using you, but honestly speaking you are the only solution I have, all the time. When Maithili came and said Sana is missing, I lost it. I needed you, not because of this, but because I felt helpless, clueless, I needed you, I knew you would make me calm, for some unknown reason. Meera, am not using you or taking any advantage from you. Its a request Meera, its a request. Please Meera please, until and unless they find Sana, just be with me, as my wife."

  The more I explained things to her, the more she understood. At least she knew the crisis we are in. She wiped her tears and said, "Ok, I will sit beside you, marry you, but the moment Sana comes back, am leaving. And I will want to go home. I don't want to be a part of this wedding after Sana comes back. And I..." "You want something more?" I teased. And she hit me on my arms. "No, if I want something I will ask later. And you have to give me."  "Whatever you want whenever you want it just ask it. I will give you everything."  I promised and smiled. "Ok done. Now go out and send the girls to help me, I don't know how to drape the saree." "Ok, I will send them in." I smiled, stood up. But before leaving, I kissed her cheeks. "Thank you once again." She sniffed and said, "Ok, now go." I opened the door and saw everyone staring at me with one question in their eyes.

  "She said yes. But the moment Sana comes back she wants to leave and don't want to be a part of this wedding. Shagun, when Sana comes back please take her home, I don't want her to be alone." "Ok, O got it, when she will leave I will leave too." "Good. Now girls, go and help her to get ready. And make sure she looks like a real bride. Maybe its a set up, but I want her to look as a real bride." "But what's the need of that? Her face will be hidden by a veil right? Who will be able to see her?" Maithili asked. I don't know why, but since the moment I decided to make Meera sit beside me, she became groggy. But it shouldn't concern her. Its my decision after all. "I said I want means I want it. If you have any problem, then don't help her. I believe someone from here will be able to prepare her well." "Don't worry Aarsh, not only Shagun, but we will also help Meera get dressed. She helped you in this situation. We value her." This time its Varsha who came forward. I was at peace after hearing her. "Thanks Varshu, now lets get this done." And then we spread out to our places. 

  God thank you for this opportunity. "Meera, I am sorry I lied to you, I don't have any intention to let you go, away from me. You will be my Mrs. Meera Aarsh Sharma from this day until they day you to the grave." I smirked and went to my original room.

Meera's POV

  I never knew things will change in this way. The thing that I was avoiding for last 3-4 years has brought me to its initial stage only - getting tied up with Aarsh. I would be lying if I said I never wanted this. When I first got to know my connection with Aarsh, I was taken aback, precisely happy. But then Sana's face came to my mind. The expressions when she got to know Deepak cheated her with Shagun. I couldn't blame anyone, neither say someone was right. But the truth never changes, Sana was hurt, badly. The proof, she tried committing suicide. I said earlier, college life taught me everything, and this is one of the thing. I lied, sacrificed many things which were my rights just because of Sana. I wanted her to live, happily, with whoever she decides. I know my connection with Aarsh is beyond any explanation, but Sana entered in his life first, she has more reasons to be with him rather than me. I understood that. Sometimes I wanted nothing but Aarsh, but I made my mind and heart understand that it was off limit. But alas, they never understood. At one point, I stopped trying. Results, I ended up getting intimate with him multiple times. I said to myself that its wrong to go near him, to be with him, but my heart was never ready to accept this. 

  The reason I said I won't be a part of this wedding after Sana returns is that I can't see Sana going off with Aarsh after I get married to him. I would not be able to either see it or accept it. I am afraid I would do something that I will regret for my entire life. I may not be able to give up Aarsh to anyone after getting married to him. I know people these days don't respect traditional weddings. The marriage certificate is way worthier than any priest chanting any mantras to keep two people together. But for me, a wedding is a wedding, a bunch of promises that no matter what we will always be with each other, and the most important thing is we are being tied infront of god. Yes, I value that  more than any piece of paper that will prove I am married. 

  When the girls were helping me ready, they were chatting, discussing something. But I couldn't bring up to engage myself in those, I was already pre occupied with the thoughts of what will happen to me when Sana will come back. Well, Aarsh was pretty determined how he will handle everything, but to be honest am I ready to be thrown out of his life like that after being tied to him? I don't think so. And I also don't think I will be able to bear the pain. But I have to face them one day or the other. After all I work for Aarsh, I go to his house. After marriage Sana will be there, I have to face here. But one look on my face and they will understand what's going on my mind. No, I will resign. After Aarsh comes back to his work, I will resign. I can't handle it more. And after I resign, I will leave this place. If I don't, he might try to find me. I won't even tell Shagun where I will go, Aarsh will ask her first about my whereabouts.

  "Meera, tell us, do you need anything else?" Vidushi snapped her fingers infront of me. "Sorry what?" "Meeru, she asked do you need any other changes?" Shagun said slowly. I looked myself in the mirror. I looked different. I looked like a bride, waiting to get married. "What was the need to change the makeup? Who's going to look at it? My face will be covered right?" I said but even I felt the emptiness in my voice. "Meera, Aarsh asked us to make you look like a proper bride," Varsha explained. 'What else will you do with me Aarsh?' "Ok. It looks good, thank you guys. You did a good job." "No Meera, thank you, your one yes saved everyone from all the humiliation, all the pain and all the trouble. This is the least we can do." Vidushi said, holding my hands. I didn't know what to say, I just gave her a tight smile. She understood I was still trying to process everything that is happening around me, so they left not before muttering something to Shagun.

   After the left, Shagun closed the door, came near me, sat on the bed beside me, took my hands in hers, and asked, "Meeru, are you fine?" "What do you think?" "No." I smirked and said, "You just know me really well." "Then why are you doing this?" "Cause I have no choice." "You don't need to have a choice, you could have just said a simple no." "Only if you know that it wasn't so easy." "Meera, why do you always melt before Aarsh?" 'I hope I could tell you the truth.' "And why does he always search for you to help?" "Please, I don't know. Lets just stop here. I don't wanna argue anymore. Nevertheless, what did they say before leaving?" "Nothing much, just that before opening the door, I need to cover your face. They will try to come and take you downstairs, but they are uncertain whether aunty will allow them or not. She just might come herself. So for that they told me to be a bit careful." "Hmm," I nodded. "How much time is left?" "15 minutes." 

  'Just 15 minutes to get tied up with him. Can I do this? Well, I have to do this. Do I want to do this? I don't know. Its a thing that I always wished for but still tried my best to avoid it. My life is nothing but a confused mess.' ~~~~