Second Innings of Love

Chapter 8

Sanjana POV

I got up at 9 am and did my morning chores. I went to the dining room to have breakfast.

“Good Morning! Mom and Dad” I said.

“Good morning,” They said in unison.

I saw sat down and starting drinking my coffee, when dad said “Sanju, Karthik called me in the morning. He was asking permission to take you out for lunch. I hope you don’t have any problem”

“It is okay dad, I do not have any problem.”

Mom was smiling widely. “What happened, mom? You look very happy” I asked surprisingly.

“Beta, we both are happy that you are happy about this marriage. Karthik is a nice boy, he will take proper care of you. Slowly you people will fall in love with each other.”

LOVE and with HIM, IMPOSSIBLE.

“I am going to get ready,” I said and went to my room.

 I took a shower and wore a baby pink Kurti along with dark blue skinny fit jeans and a cream color cotton dupatta (scarf). I applied eyeliner to highlight my eyes and nude shade lipstick. I wore my flats and kept my hair open.

I went to the hall and saw mom was watching television.

“Mom, where is dad?” I asked her.

“Dad left for office beta,” mom answered.

I was about to say something when suddenly the doorbell rang. Mom opened the door and Karthik was standing there. He was wearing a white shirt and black jeans. His hair was arranged neatly.

“Karthik beta, come inside,” mom said. He came inside.

“Actually aunt, it is already 11 and I have to go back to the office, to attend a meeting. Sorry,” Karthik said.

Arrogant as always.

“Ok, no problem” mom said while smiling.

“Ok mom we will leave now,” I said.

“Ok kids, you go and have fun,” mom said.

We went towards the car and I opened the door and sat in the car. He went towards this side and sat inside. The ride was silent, I was looking outside the window continuously. We reached the restaurant in 20 minutes. Karthik had already booked a table for us. The person took us to our table and we quickly placed our order.

“You want to talk about something,” I asked him.

“Yes, actually we both know that we agreed for this marriage for our parent’s happiness and not out of love. I noticed yesterday that you were quiet the whole time after our announcement. Are you forced into this marriage?”

I was shocked by his words. I did not know that the was so observant. I know he is arrogant but there is a good person behind this mask. I do not know him properly, that is why I judged him.

“Miss Sethi, where are you lost?” Karthik brought me out of my thoughts.

“Nowhere and yes, no one has forced me into this marriage. It is my decision.”

“Okay. But I want to tell you one thing before the marriage. Is cannot give you the love that every husband gives to his wife. But I promise you that I will always be loyal to this relationship.”

I was confused and shocked. Every girl dreams of a husband who loves her. But I do not think that I will ever be able to get that love.

“That’s why I have come to a decision, that we will keep this marriage an open marriage,” Karthik continued.

“Open marriage” I was shocked.