Second Innings of Love

Chapter 6

Sanjana POV

“NO,” I shouted loudly

I was shocked at my reaction, but I never want to be close to that arrogant man. I hate him. Everyone was looking at me and were giving me a questioning look.

“What is the need to talk alone? I.. I mean, dad and uncle you are friends since your college days and you know each other’s family very well. So what ever decision you take will be for our betterment only.” I lied. Uff that was tough. Karthik smirked. I felt like punching his face.

“Sanju beta,” Prem uncle said, “I understand your feelings dear. You are also like a daughter to us. But we don’t want to force you people with this marriage.” He gave a warm smile.

“Karthik takes Sanju with you,” Naina Aunt said.

“Yes mom,” Karthik replied with a smirk.

Arghh!  Now I officially hate this man and his smirk. I had no option but, to go with him.

We went on the lawn, sat down on the chairs. I was looking at the plants and was rightfully ignoring him. He cleared his throat to get my attention.

“Sanju I…” I cut him in the middle, “Its Sanjana or Miss Sethi for you, Mr. Kohli.”

“Oh! Miss Sethi, why did you say ‘no’ in front of everyone,” Karthik asked curiously.

“The reason is simple, I do not want to talk to you. And one more thing, you will say no for this marriage” I told him, it came out more like a command. He sighed.

“Miss Sethi, I cannot say no to my parents. I have seen my parents smile genuinely after a long time, so you go and say no.”

“I cannot say no to them,” I said in a low tone. He chuckled at my words.

“What is so funny? Listen Mr, I am not going to marry you.” I said in a little high tone.

“Even I am not dying to marry you ok?” He replied in the same tone.

“Whatever” saying that I went back inside. He followed me back.

“See, our kids are back,” dad said while smiling. How can I reject the alliance? Mom and dad were truly happy and I cannot break their hearts. ‘Please God, I hope he says no’ I prayed in my mind.

“So Karthik what have you decided?” Prem uncle said.

“Dad I am ready to get married to her, I like her already,” Karthik said and smirked.

I was shocked, how can he do that to me. He cannot say yes. I glared at him in angry. I will punch him one day right on his face. I saw everyone was happy and, mom and dad were congratulating each other. Wait!! what they didn’t ask for my answer. Suddenly everyone turned towards me.

“Sanju you did not answer, are you happy with this marriage?” aunt asked me.

I stood there silently not knowing what to reply. All eyes were on me. I was very nervous and my palms were sweating.

“Sanju answer, what happened?” mom asked with a small frown. I sighed and said

“Yes I am ready to get married to Karthik, but I have few conditions”