Ananya

The engagement drama ended early morning....people danced drank and celebrated my pain...I stood there watching them all like a decorated doll. All smiles greeting seemed like a mockery to me...it felt as if I was a laughing stock for whole universe.... 'I won't marry you Ranvijay ' This what you said Ananya ...and Now helpless Ananya who never gave up ...is now puppet of Ranvijay...I felt like a looser....why did fate had to be so cruel to me...

Ranvijay arranged a luxury vehicle for our drive home....once everybody was inside...he cupped my face placing his lips onto my forehead...Whenever he touches me a course of disgust passes through my body every time...but now I can't do a thing about it...I am trapped. Wish Veer was here..he would have definitely helped me...Only thing that I find peace is the happiness of my family...my parents are extremely happy and Abhi is still in awe of the Ranvijay and the Palace which will be my cage in a month's time...I saw some jealous gazes too, but they don't know a thing...had they known they would pity me..

I made my way to my bedroom telling my Mom I was tired....yanking those expensive clothes off my body I got into my old comfortable ones....with them on, I feel Ranvijay moving his hand all over me...which makes me hate myself all together more; 'Coward' chided my mind...yes I am because I know he won't stop till he gets what he wants...and I can't see my own people hurt. If he can get Abhi abducted, I don't want to think what he could have done to my parents and Abhi had I refused him again..rolling over to my left , I kept staring in the dark ...the expensive bracelet sparkled in the under dim streetlight coming into my room....I wanted to throw it off.....he warned me not to take it off my wrist but what if he knows..he keeps tab on me don't know how...will he harm my people for this small bracelet??? Who knows he might so I let it stay ......

Rajamata has send a list of instructions...and as a Royal Bride I am bound to follow them...I am not supposed to visit college alone...2 guards will always be my side. I can't accept or attended any commoner's party or gathering...I need a permission for that. Hence forth I will go out only with Ranvijay and no other males....I cannot have male friends...I feel like breaking all rules in one go...what will she do then...call off the wedding...let her because I want this. 'Think what Ranvijay will do' screamed my brain; 'Scared right...yes think of him and then take decisions Ananya..he might just lock you in some room of his palace. He doesn't care for approvals...he will keep you either as wife or mistress.. What would you want to be??' As my mind reasoned I jerked up....yes he can do that...its better to be his wife and suffer than taking out all with me...

'Suffer...!!! Really..are you the same girl who accepted all challenges openly...will you give up this soon...Common Ananya..he turned your life upside down...will you make things easy for him' My rational mind questioned. No I won't ...I will find my way to teach him a lesson...but how...never mind this thought of standing up against his bossy attitude has definitely taken half of my burden off..for now I can sleep...pulling the duvet over me I closed my eyes ..just then my mobile pinged...it was a message from the devil himself; 'tomorrow after your classes you are coming to Palace....' I sat up quickly..what the hell...according to his grandmother I am nt suppose to step in till I am married and this Grandson of hers' is inviting me...I punched my reply; 'Can't ....I am not supposed to as per Rajmata' Within a second was his response; 'you have my permission..you don't need anybody else's ..be ready..now sleep my love' Manipulative Brute....don't know what will he do to change this protocol....wait..before he can...I will inform his proud Granny...a smiled covered my lips and wrote a message to raksha about my visit and confusion on protocol. I know her resentment towards Ranvijay and Rudrani Devi...she will use it in her favour to bring a clash . in short indirectly in my favour...satisfied with the thought I threw my back on the bed closing my eyes relax my tired senses.

Morning I was excited and anxious I wanted to know what rajamata had to say about my would be husband's little invitation to me....quickly getting ready I walked out of my house to feel trapped again....A guard stood holding the passenger door of a very expensive car...don't know which model...My face fell...I am not allowed to drive...I gave one longing look to my first love ...my bike before getting into the car...however I am glad he didn't ban me from attending classes..

I got weird glances after reaching college...suddenly so many of them wanted to be my friend and for few perverts I was suddenly their sister...Ignoring all I moved to my place next to Raksha she was smiling wide; ''you looked breathtaking yesterday'' I lost my smile...with a simple nod I directed my attention to the teacher...in between the lecture Raksha pushed a paper to me...opening up I felt like dancing reading the note; ''your Palace trip got cancelled...as its against rituals...Granny also warned Prince on the same'' My soul was doing Salsa happily...finally I don't have to see him today...a breather even if its for one day...

In evening when I walked out I was happy ...joyous but my happiness was short lived as I saw devil smirking at me leaning on another expensive car...his eyes moved to Raksha; ''go home Raksha ...and it meant straight to home'' Raksha flinched...wait am I missing something...was she hiding something from me...I held her hand she gave me a hug and whispered ; ''later..I will tell you all'' Once she left Ranvijay walked to me...smiling down at me he pulled me into his arms; ''Nice try love...but if I have to see you I will...no one can stop me'' pecking my cheek he pulled me along to his car....I have to think more to face this devil...we drove for about half an hour before pulling up at some place...when I got down to lock my eyes with one of the most beautiful Mansion I had ever seen...no Palace...wrapping his arm around my waist he walked me inside...once we were inside the room of his choice...he asked to left alone...taking off his jacket he turned to me; ''come here Anu'' Instead of moving I froze....my feet were too reluctant to take his command....he waited for few seconds before walking to me...pulling me to his chest he pecked my forehead; ''Do you remember the place'' At his words I looked around...OMG !!! this was the place he had threaten me...turning completely away from him my eyes travelled across the room...same fear slowly made its way to my mind...is he going to punish me for spoiling his little plan today...now I am scared...

''No Anu...I am not going to punish you'' were my thoughts so loud....i could feel him walking to me but I didn't turn....I couldn't....just then his arms went around my middle pulling me back...he rubbed his hard cheek against my soft one before placing his chin on my shoulder; ''See I can read your thoughts'' ...his grip tighten as he kissed the throbbing nerve of my neck deep...his breath was turning harder and with that the little emergency bell in my head turned louder...I should stop him; ''why are you doing this to me'' He smiled over my exposed skin without bothering to respond...he went on with his work...his hands were moving fast...and I couldn't take more with a jerk I moved out pulling my sleeve up; ''I need time...'' His expressions changed...but I failed to read them....he came closer , pulling me again to him he responded; ''Fine...but make sure the time you take is less'' I stared at him frowning; ''what am I to you....a puppet '' His eyes moved all over my face; ''I wish I had enough words to describe what are you to me''

''I will help...A toy...puppet'' words left my mouth like venom...he watched me for a second before scooping me up; ''Put me down Hulk... I can walk'' and he did but on his lap..holding me tight to his chest with an arm around my waist, his other hand cupped my face making me look straight into his eyes....''if I wanted you to be my toy or puppet....I would have kept your brother a little longer till you agreed to entertain me....and trust me you would have done that...But I wanted more....I wanted you to be mine for life....do you understand...'' His voice was low but it came out like a warning to me....bewitched enchanted or spelled don't know what but I couldn't dare to break our eyes contact...

Ranvijay pulled me closer leaning on the bed more...I wriggled to move out but his arms were strong; ''Stay...I want to hold you'' what am I a baby or doll he would want to hold....nevertheless I stayed motionless less in his arms...I will find a way out..for now I don't want to instigate the beast...and like every time he took my silence to be acceptance pressing his lips on to mine...I was static...and when he released me ...I saw a different emotion swimming through his eyes..leaning against my forehead he whispered breathlessly ; ''I am mad for you  Ananya...you are mine...only mine...'' Next moment he was hugging me tight holding me like a precious belonging ...this man and his emotions....I just want to run from them...

Dipika

My friendship with Veer is going strong day by day....we chat and roam around together...but last week something changed ....I had decided to take some home made lunch for him...After reaching his place. I adjusted my dress and hair before pressing the door bell...Veer answered. He was Dressed in cream trouser with dark navy blue shirt...which had it top buttons loose...My mouth dried ...all I wanted was to kiss him and tell him what I feel....but after noticing his expression I realised he was actually a mess...I blinked; ''do you want me come back later'' I asked hoping not to look like an intruder...Veer moved closer held my arm and pulled me inside banging the door shut...I smiled touching the skin where her held me....; ''All good you don't look well''

Veer collapsed on the plush couch throwing his head back on the headrest...he covered his eyes with his palms...Veer never looked so broken and vulnerable ...my chest tightened...I wanted to hug him sooth him...Taking a deep breath I sat next to him; ''Veer would you like to share'' removing his hands he turned his eyes to me...OH God!!!! he had tears in his eyes...I couldn't take more...cupping his face i questioned him; ''tell me Veer...share your pain...I can't stand you broken '' he threw his arms around me holding me tight....my heart started beating mad....my arms were still contemplating whether to hug him or not and then I just did what my heart wanted...I hugged him holding him tight.....this was my home...closing my eyes I savoured my moment . Wish the time stops here for ever ....Veer pulled me out of it; ''Do you think I am a bad person''

Breaking the hug I countered him; ''No....but why'' Veer huffed held my hand between his palms and spoke ; ''My brother got engaged and I wasn't invited...he thinks I will snatch the girl from him'' What ....did Veer like her....controlling my fears I asked; ''Do you love her'' Veer got up walking to the window ... ;''I did....but it doesn't mean I would fight my brother for a girl....had he told me I would have happily accepted that...'' My heart pained,he liked someone else.....''do you love her'' Veer stared at  me ...; ''I adored her ...she is a girl with heart ....she is my good friend...love is a different feeling it takes time grow in love.....so I really don't know....But I know one thing that I love my brother...I can do anything for him....'' He really loves his family...and I love him....''why don't you just go and attend the wedding'' He racked his hands through his hair...''I am not invited'' Smiling I patted the couch next to me...he smiled and sat next me; ''Veer invitation is for outsiders not for family....just pack your bags and leave'' Veer shook his head ; ''He will think that I am there to snatch Ananya from him'' Ananya so that's her name....does she love my Veer....leave it ; ''Veer if he thinks that make him understand....nothing can be bigger than a brothers bond...and I am sure he loves you '' 

Veer looked indecisive ; ''I don't want to hurt anyone'' I got irritated; ''Fine find a girl marry her and take her along...then your brother 's head might get rid of junk'' He laughed ..god I love that smile...now I am ogling at him like an idiot...he came closer and pulled my cheeks; ''What if I marry you and take you along....what say'' I gulped...I know he is joking....but for me its my dream..If I stay here a minute more my eyes and body language will give it all to him .turning my eyes away I got up; ''I am leaving....got you lunch have it'' Before I could reach the door Veer garbed my wrist pulling me hard; ''You love me...don't you''

''Let me go Veer...'' I pleaded....he lifted my chin up; ''do you love Princess Dipika'' I froze....he knows...''Do you answer me'' pushing him away I confessed; ''yes I do....I have loved you silently for months .....adored you...prayed to be your friend...you acquaintance ...and now when you know...I get to know that the man I loved for days is in love with some other girl....'' I was breathing hard ....Veer took steps towards me...; ''Marry me then'' I moved back...''No...I don't want to impose''

Veer moved forward; ''My mom once said if you have a choice between  the one you love and the one who loves you...marry the one who loves you...'' My heart paced; ''Are you pitying me Veer'' He smiled ; ''No ...I am honored because you thought I was worthy of you....Dipu I don't promise love but I promise respect friendship and life long support''...am I dreaming....my eyes started watering ; ''why ''  Veer cupped my cheek.....; ''because I want to be happy....and don't want to lose the one who can make me happy...will you'' Without a word I threw my arms around his neck...there were no more words....I was in my heaven....and I intend to stay here till my last breath....Veer held me like a friend ...but I am fine...till I get to live and die as his wife I am willing to give everything....

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