When Love Happens.

What Manners?

It's been 1 hour and Anjali still didn't select a dress. I have never been to wedding shopping before because it's not my problem. It's their issue and I'm not involved in it. This is so tiring and extremely boring. Chole was growing restless. I think she is gonna break down or break someone. Either way, I'm gonna sit back and watch that.

I was sitting in the lounge area. Anjali came running to me.

"I didn't like anything here. But she told me she will design whatever I liked so I gave her a design which I was looked up yesterday on the internet." She said jumping up and down.

"That's cool," I said.

I walked up to the designer and said "Hey you know this wedding is in two days right. I need the dress by tomorrow."

She smile at me and said "Yes Mam she told me. Don't worry I will send the dress pic to you today night so that you can pick it up by tomorrow night. Is that okay?.

"Yeah perfect." Is said and walked back to Chole who was talking to the store owner. I heard Chole gasp so I stood next to her. The store owner smiled at me. I asked her what happened. The store owner said " The total cost is 5000$"

I was mentally calculating the in India rupees. WHAT THE f**k. It's 3.7 LAKHS. I felt like fainting. But I have to keep it together. "Come on can I get a discount?"I asked even though I know that there is nowhere the discount he would give would ease my heart. He looked at me for some time and then he started calculating the amount with the calculator on his table. I don't know if he really is calculating or just playing with it. Anyways I hope he gives me a good discount. I looked around and saw Anjali talking to the designer.

I just felt like everyone is happy except me. Life is not fair.

The guy cleared his throat and said " $4000 that is how you should pay after discount. " He smiled at me.

"That is all? Come on that is all you can give ?" Chole asked.

I lost hope. I very well know that I can't get any discount further this.

Chole and the guy were arguing.

I stopped them and said, "Okay it's fine I'll pay it." The store owner looked happy. Chole was disappointed. It's okay Chole. It's all my faith.

I paid some advance money and walked out of the shop.

Next, we went to the wedding location. As I entered I saw Raghu screaming at the worker. I sneaked around him and scared him.

"Holy s**t" He yelled.

I and Chole were laughing. Anjali was just watching us. Raghu started chasing me around and finally, when he caught me, he picked me up and spun me till I screamed at him to stop. Which he did. When he stopped and put me down I fell because of the giddiness I felt. He caught me at right time.

"Why are the monkeys out of the zoo?" He said looking at me and Chole. I glared at him and said

"I just wanted to see how it's going on," I said sighing heavily. "When Raghu is at work nothing will go wrong." He said flattering himself. Chole stepped up and asked, " Hey wanna go have lunch." Raghu looked at us and said "What bananas and pineapples? Hell no. I and Chole were so confused. But Anjali was laughing so hard. Then I understand that he was still referring us to monkey. I smacked his head. He laughed and said

" I'm starving let's go."

We all left in Chole's car so that we could drop back Raghu here.

At the restaurant, Raghu was explaining to Anjali his work and the decoration. I asked Chole to take us to the cake shop after dropping off Raghu.

•

At the cake shop, I was talking to the baker. He had a big smile when I told him that I need the wedding cake in 2days and the bride is here to taste the cakes. He took Anjali into the kitchen. I never knew that customers are allowed inside.

Nevermind. I and Chole waited outside. It was evening. So I had my cold coffee and Chole had some fresh juice. Anjali came back with a big smile and said " Let's go."

"Did you select what you like? Later you should not blame me. That's the reason I did not go in with you." I said. She smiled at me and said, " I got what I want Sparkle I will never blame you for anything."

And again I paid advance money to the storekeeper and we left.

Since it's Lil late and Anjali came by cab, Chole insisted on dropping her home. And of course, she said okay.

I was working on my other project while Chole was driving. Anjali was talking to someone on her phone." I'll take care of everything. Don't worry. Just go sleep okay." She said. I wondered who it was. But I didn't wanna ask because it's her personal.

Chole dropped Anjali first and then we went to our office. Esha was still there. "What are still doing here Esha? Didn't I tell you to go home?" I said. She looked at me and said. "No, I didn't feel like going." She looked sad. I told Chole to bring some wine and three glasses.

I invited Esha into my office.

We sat there and spoke for quite along. I understand one thing that cheering and happy Esha is not that cheering and happy. Even she has issues. So I thought of sharing mine as well and Chole shared hers as well. When Esha heard about her parent's death and the accident. She started crying. Poor Chole. Is it true that good people suffer a lot? Yeah. It's so true. But when Esha heard about the wedding and the money I'm about to spend. She nearly fainted. She spoke in her drunk voice.

" Just give me that fucker's number. I gonna kill him. Who the hell does he think about himself." She stood up stumbling. I and Chole calmed her down. She hugged me and said.

" When I lost hope in me you came as sunshine into my life. I will never forget the help you have done to me. I'll do anything for you Sparkle. Anything. You are my Angel."

I don't know why but I started laughing.

"Mine too" Chole added. I hugged both of them and told" Guys I just helped I'm not god but no matter what I will have your back. Now it's getting late let's go home." I said.

I was not that drunk enough but Esha was. So I booked a cab for her and I looked up the office. I and Chole waited till the cab came and I paid the cab guy and gave him my number and told him to call me as soon as he drops off her.

With that, we said our byes and left.

•

I was so tired. As soon as I reach my apartment, I took a long shower and I had already ordered pizza so when it arrived I paid the guy and he left.

It was 12.30 am at midnight, I was eating my pizza and watching 13 reasons why on my laptop When I got a call.

It was an unknown number. Maybe it's the cab driver. So I picked up the call.

Phone call

"Sparkle Morris. How I can help you?" I asked

" Hello mam, I'm the designer from the store. I told you that I will send you the pic of the dress after I design it. I have sent you the pic of it in what's app. Hope you like it, mam. And as I said you can come and collect the dress tomorrow night. I mean today night." She said.

" Sure. Thank you so much." I said

"No problem mam. And sorry to disturb you at this time. Good night mam." She said

"No problem. Good night" I said.

With that, she ends the call.

I was about to open my w******p but I got another call. It was the driver. He said that he had dropped Esha off safely. He seems like a good guy. After the call. I opened my w******p and there I saw the message from the number which the designer called earlier.

I opened the message. There I was a message which says whatever she told me on the phone. I opened the photo and wait for it to load.

When I saw the picture. I was shocked. It broke my heart. I felt so much rage in me.

I couldn't believe what I'm seeing.

I went to the kitchen and grabbed some wine and drank some.

For before and now I'm fully drunk. I didn't think straight. I rubbed to see the image. It's still the same. How could she do this to me? How...?

•

I parked my car at Anjali's house. I broke the plant pot there while I parked my car roughly.

Hearing my car tires scratching, the bodyguards came running to see who it was. The drunken me got out of the car and stumbled walking towards the house.

I was about to fall and strong arms pulled me up from falling.

I looked up to see who it was and saw Mr. Peter staring at me.

I smiled at him and said " Oh Mr. Peter why are you up now. It's too late." Okay, I'm too drunk.

"Why are you drunk sparkle and what are you doing here at this time?" He asked us. He was so concerned. I was about to answer him but I saw Sharma walking towards me. I felt nothing but anger. I was fuming. Mr. Peter let go of me and I steadied myself and started shouting " HEY ANJALI.

ANJALI... GET THE f**k OUT OF YOUR ROOM AND COME OUT YOU BITCH."

Sharma and Mr. Peter were shocked hearing me talking like that.

Mr. Peter dragged me towards him and said "What is wrong with you sweety why are yelling like this. "

I yanked my arms and told him and said "Nobody is stopping me. This is between me and Anjali. If anyone comes in between I swear to god I will kill you all." I was screaming. Mr. Peter was really out of words. He never saw me like this and honestly, I don't care if people judge me for whatever I'm gonna do now. " What is wrong with you kid are you angry that your dad is a loser or are you angry that you are losing this game with my daughter. "

Okay, I never did this before and I really didn't care about want is gonna happen after this. I walked up to him. Stumbled a little but managed to stand still. He was smiling at me. The same evil smile.

But he will never expect what I was about to do.

BOOM BOOM.

I punched right on his face twice. He fell and looked at me with disbelief. My knuckles started to bleed so was his nose. I started shouting again "HEY ANJALI... YOU LYING PIECE OF s**t. GET THE f**k OUT. IF YOU DONG WILL GET IN NOW. COME OUT NOW..."

Since I was drunk I stumbled towards the house again but I saw Anjali running towards me. I heard some noise behind me so I turned to see what it was and got a punch right on my nose. "How dare you hit me!!" Sharma was yelling at me. Honestly, I don't care. I pushed him and was about to punch him again but Anjali dragged me from there.

"Oh my god, your nose is bleeding." She looked so concerned. But I was fuming I pushed her away.

Before I do anything stupid I need to confirm if she did it. So I asked her " Did you see my wedding plan book?" I was 1 foot away from her trying to compose myself. She looked at me like a kid who stole candy without her mom knowing.

But her reply made me angrier...

"Of course I did see what you showed me Sparkle." She said so innocently. If anyone was there in my place they would have believed her. But I just felt like biting the s**t out of her.

"Tell me the f*****g truth. Did you.

I repeat. Did you See My f*****g Wedding Plan Book.!!!"

I was yelling in her face. She looked scared. She looked down and shook her head saying yes.

"What?" I asked. She looked at me with her teary eyes and said

" I'm so sorry sparkle."

"WHO THE f**k DO YOU THINK YOU ARE.!!HUH... I TOLD YOU NOT TO ASK MY PLAN SO YOU f*****g STOLE IT!!" I was yelling like a madwoman. Anjali's mom came running to me and said "Why are you shouting like this at midnight? Don't have some manners?"

"SHUT UP... WHAT MANNERS HUH... WHAT MANNERS?.. LOOK WHO IS TALKING ABOUT MANNERS!! STUPID...

DID YOU TEACH YOUR DAUGHTER MANNERS? DID YOU TEACH YOUR DAUGHTER NOT TO TOUCH OTHER'S THINGS? OR DID YOU TEACH HER TO STEAL OTHERS THINGS WHEN THEY SAY NOT TO SEE OR TOUCH THEM? TELL ME... DID YOU TEACH THOSE MANNERS TO YOUR DAUGHTER?. NO... THEN SHUT THE f**k UP AND STAY AWAY." She was literally shocked by words.

"Sparkle please calm down," Anjali said.

" WHO THE f**k ARE YOU TO SAY THAT TO ME? YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TELL ME TO CALM DOWN." I said. Breathing heavily.

" THE NERVE YOU HAVE. I TOLD YOU I WILL NEVER SHARE MY PLAN WITH YOU... SO YOU STOLE IT? HUH ANSWER ME IDIOT.!!" I yelled.

"YES! Yes... I stole it. The day I walked into your office I was bored and looked around the office and found your wedding scrapbook. Since I was bored I was turning the page. It was very impressive. I wanted one like that. I thought of asking you first. But you refused to share it. It hurt me so I stole it."

She said tears flowing down her eyes." I wanted that plan to myself so I stole it. First the wedding desserts, the wedding dress, and the wedding cake. I also called Raghu earlier and sent him some pics of your plan and told him to change the plan which you gave him. Yes, I did all this." She said wiping her tears.

I was in shock. I could hear Sharma yelling at me to go away or he will call the police. I wiped my bloody nose and turned to walk away. Anjali came running behind me. "Sparkle please say something. Sparkle I'm sorry. I really am. Please don't hate me. Please Sparkle." She had her hands together and was pleased me.

Sharma said, " Why are you begging her Anju leave that mannerless bitch." I stopped dead in my tracks. After all, that happened now, me being this good. If anyone was there in my place they would have killed her but me, I didn't even look at her and walk away quietly but that fucker has the nerve to talk s**t about me. I turned to face him. Anjali was standing next to me facing me. I looked at Sharma dead in his eyes and Slapped right across Anjali's Face. She was crying uncontrollably. Sharma walked up to me and was about to say something but I spoke first.

" You are a worthless piece of s**t. You are the most selfish person I have ever seen in my life. You are a Sadist. Maybe that is the reason my mom chose my dad over you. You couldn't digest it. That is the reason you are torturing my dad for years. But guess what I will not let you do that to me. I have got the power and I will never let it control me. So f**k off." I was pointing at him. As I finish talking I turned and walked towards my car. His bodyguards were staring at me. I got into my car and wiped my bloody nose. I drove to the graveyard.

I know at this time people would say not to go to the graveyard but I wanted to. I stopped my car near the gate and went in. The watchman gave me an odd look. I flipped him and walked towards my mother's grave. I sat next to it.

" Hey, mom. It's me Sparkle. I know you will recognize my voice. I'm sorry mom I didn't visit for a long time. I was busy. Please forgive me."

I was trying not to cry. " I miss you, mom," I said in my cracked voice.

"Why didn't you take me with you mom. Why did you die and why I didn't? Why did you save me, mom? Without you, I'm nothing mom."

I was crying now. I placed my head on my mom's grave "Why you mom? Why not me? This life is so f*****g hard mom. I wish I could have come with you mom." I said crying. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see the watchman. "It's okay mam maybe your mother thought that you are more worth than anything or anyone in this world. A mother will never let her child die. Don't cry, mam. Please go home. You look in a bad shape. Go home and take a rest. Everything will be alright. It's getting late mam." He said with a soft voice. I nod at him and got up and looked at the grave. I saw some blood on it. I was about to wipe it but the watchman stopped me and said he will take care of it. He walked me to my car and told me to drive safely. My nose was still bleed and it did not stop at all.

I just ignored it and drove to my apartment. I took another shower applied some ornament on my knuckles and my nose and went to sleep.