Ananya

''I am your husband Ananya'' Leaning close he kind of warned me. He looked annoyed and that made me happy. I smiled confidently; ''Only in name, to the world. To our families, but never in my heart'' His expression changed, he looked lost , pained . This is what I wanted to see, a sense of loss in his eyes; ''Atlast, you lost'' Moving away, I went back to our table. Ranvijay stood frozen to his place with his eyes on me. I gave him a victorious smile , but inside I am scared about the upcoming night. I do have a plan for that . But what if it fails, will he force the relationship on me . Shaking my head I decided to be positive. 

The waiter had served dinner when I reached the table. Raksha had once told me that Ranvijay was very particular about food. He hated when someone wasted food. He wouldn't let his family throw a single grain. Well, I appreciate that and now this quality of his is going to work in my favour. I knew soon his cousins will ask him to feed sweet to me and I have to do the same . Once the dessert got served I did my job.  After speaking to few guests he walked back and took his place next to me.  Once all the guests left, we were surrounded by all the younger extended family. ''Bhai feed kheer to Bhabhi from your bowl and Bhabhi will do the same '' said one of his teenage cousin . Veer got up and moved back holding the camera focus on us . Ranvijay lifted the spoon . Ranvijay smiled but it didn't reach his eyes, he lifted the silver spoon extending it towards me . Smirking or artificially smiling at him I took the dessert in my mouth. Ranvijay kept his eyes locked with mine , with numerous emotions swimming in his eyes. Everybody clapped and then it was my turn, I was hyper excited as my bowl had two sleeping pills. Ranvijay will never forget this night, only if he sleeps. Once I fed him I left the bowl ; ''Finish it'' He ordered, I gave him my most innocent look; ''I am too full'' He nodded and finished my bowl in one go after his. 'Mission accomplished'. ''Take Ananya to her room'' that was grand mother in-law

Raksha & Dipika walked me to Ranvijay's suite, but Raksha left immediately. Seriously her mood swings these ideas are making me worried . I just hope she isn't up to some mischief. Dipika helped me get rid of numerous pins in my attire an hair. She gave me a beautiful peach Lehnga ; ''Change into this'' I started at her , why change again. All I have to do is sleep, Dipika smiled; ''you should look your best when you face him as his wife for the first time'' I rolled my eyes really ? This is like presenting me like a food to him on a platter . A girl's will should be considered to, with a nod I changed because I had no option. Dipika made me wear some light jewellery and did my hair in a lose braid. She hugged me once and then walked me to the main bed- room. ''Here I leave you, have a beautiful life Ananya'' My eyes got fixed on on her face, I don't know but I already like her . I returned her smile, Dipika was at the door of the suite when I called her; ''Will you help me with Saari tomorrow morning'' She laughed and nodded; ''Call me when you are up''

Once Dipika left I stood at the door of the bedroom which now would be mine too. I felt my palms sweating and legs shivering . Taking a deep breath I pushed open the door, a minute back I was sweating and now I am shivering badly standing in this large decorated room. Royal's really hate me, they purposely got me married to Royal buffoon so they can have their revenge. The room seems to be one of the finest I have ever seen, the high ceilings still stands tall and majestic defining its history. Beautiful paintings and carvings on the wall well explains the richness this family holds. Lifting my skirt up I step in on a rose carpet, cool petals under my feet tickled my sensations . moving in the middle I looked around. It was dimly lit by aromatic candles, there was a large antique couch on the other end. Its golden metallic frame sparkles in dim candle light, the side racks walls and every other available furniture is decorated lavishly with most exotic flowers. In the middle , was a huge gigantic bed with , its headrest has antique carving on it. Something really exquisite . The four bedpost are have numerous flower laces tied around them. A thick flower curtain coming from the ceiling covers the bed from all sides. I rubbed my arm to settle the goose bumps on my skin. The bed had an expensive satin sheet which was decorated with petals. Ah!! this makes me puke. No way Ranvijya is getting me that easily. 'Really ? who are you kidding Ananya. He already has you as his legally wedded wife' Stupid conscious , never speaks in my favour.  

Would I feel the same way had I married Deepak or someone of my choice. I don't feel the enthusiasm of a newly wed bride. There are no dreams , no expectations,no hopes and not to forget no love. Its just a hollow relationship

I looked around and found another door. Moving out I came face to face with most beautiful sight I had ever seen. It was a balcony plus an open porch. A kind of personal terrace. I felt amazing when my feet touched the cool marble stone. I can see the whole city sparking like stars in the dark desert night. This is going to be my favourite place for rest of my life. 'So yo have decided to continue with this marriage ?' asked my heart and I had no answer.

I stood there don't know how long , it gave me peace. Approaching footsteps alerted my scared and nervous brain. I knew who it could be. God! 2 tablets and he is still standing straight. I stood frozen as I had no courage to turn and face him. He stood right behind me leaving no space, after few seconds his arms went around my middle pulling me back firmly; ''Nice try Anu'' I went numb , Oh my god he knows . Now he won't leave me. Beg Ananya or you are gone. I wanted to speak but my tongue was stuck to the palate out of fear. He kissed back of my head, placing his chin on my shoulder he kissed the side of my temple then my cheek and then his lips came down to my neck and shoulder. I squirmed and his grip turned strong. ''You acquired a lot of detail on me, but you forgot half baked knowledge is harmful. I am an insomniac, my nights go in reading or pursuing some other hobbies which I like. Tablets can't make me sleep , trust me I have tried them all'' I felt like I have been paralysed. Ranvijay took a deep breath burying his face in my neck. In that dark night, I could only hear 2 things, the wind and my sacred heart.

He turned me around so that I could face him, I kept my eyes low. I felt miserable being a toy in his hands, but my fate. I felt his hand moving to my chunari tugged in my skirt. He pulled it off leaving it on the floor. I closed my eyes tight clutching my skirt hard in my fists. This can't be happening to me, I was such a fool to accept this proposal, I should have thought of something. He brushed his knuckles on the naked skin of my waist making me step back. With my every step backwards he took a one towards me. ''Ananya!'' He screamed pulling me into his arms. ''Watch where you are going'' I blinked at him and then looked back.

My mouth went dry, I was standing on the edge of a small balcony . Had I slipped I wouldn't have survived the fall. Fear, nervousness & hopelessness punched me hard. I felt like crying at my fate, my legs wobbled and head turned dizzy .Next minute he scooped me up carrying me back to the room which seemed a grave to me. He made me sit on the edge of the bed and walked to table , I could feel room spinning around. My eyes turned to Ranvijay , everything was blurred . All I could make out that he was taking off his jacket, I could feel bile rising in my throat and next moment all turned dark.

Ranveer

Dipika walked into the room after leaving Ananya into her suite. As a expected , I sensed her walking into the bedroom but I didn't turn and stood at the porch looking over the balcony. Dipika pulled her night clothes and went inside the dressing room to change. I left the room before she walked in again . I moved to the study , I know she wants to speak but I am not ready and then I heard faint steps outside the study. I knew she was out in the hall looking for me. I could sense her outside the door. I know she  stood there gathering her strength required to open the door and confront her husband. 

I had been like this with  her since I brought her here, she couldn't understand her fault. Dipika can't expect me to fall for her instantly, I know she doesn't. All she wanted was our friendship back. The family still wasn't too welcoming, I was all she had and watching me ignoring her was breaking her heart every moment.I heard a huff   and then opening of the door. This was the right time , I quickly left my body on couch and closed my eyes, she was about to call my name  but then stopped watching me sleeping on the couch. I had covered my eyes with my arm and had an open book on my chest. I could feel her eyes on me , lifting the book she place it on the table after putting a book mark, I watched her doing it . Quickly running to her room she brought a comforter and covered me. switching off the lights, she stood  there for sometime, I am sure watching me and then walked out of the room.

I opened my eyes once she left.  Staring  in the darkness for while, I cursed myself rubbing my palms over my face, I hated myself for behaving this way with Dipika. But I was helpless , she loved me and I couldn't return the affection. She had overheard my conversation with Ranvijay and questioned me on day of Haldi; ''I thought you married me because I loved you and you didn't wanted to let go the one who loves dearly. But now what I heard today makes me feel like a pawn'' Lifting my finger I warned her against speaking a single word; ''You have no right to question me when you yourself hid something so grave'' She started at me in disbelief , stepping back she whispered; ''Who are you?''  I  turned my eyes away for a moment and then walked to her ; ''The real me. Now don't make a scene here'' I left her alone walking away . Before I  walked inside the hotel I turned once and saw her standing in the same position . ''Sorry Dipu'' I whispered and walked away.

Coming back to present I picked my mobile to check time, it was half past one in the night. I got up and softly opened the door. Walking into the bedroom I peeped in to check if she was sleeping. But to my  shock the bed was empty. I looked around , I checked everywhere,  in the washroom, porch. She wasn't there,I got worried. Did she leave? No she wouldn't , not atleast in middle of the night. I thought of checking in the lawn. I quickly rushed to door and then halted, there on the leather couch she slept all curled up. Her face at peace, I squatted down near her face and watched her. She wasn't at fault, I was, but her unconditional love scared me. I caressed her head and then softly pecked her cheek. Watching her for few more seconds I  went back to into the study.

Brijesh

Panting hard I watched the room which I destructed in my anger. Dipika married Ranveer Singh Rathore , no my fiance eloped with my enemy's brother. It felt like I have been pushed into the shit. People who knew about the arrangement must be laughing on me. I groaned in frustration, I should have married her when she was leaving for London. Her father had suggested that, but I fell for those innocent doe eyes when she pleaded to postpone till she gets her degree. Who knew that Sisodia Princess could be this cunning.

Had I known of Dipika's plan, I would have taken Ananya before the wedding. Yes I should have, but that would have just affected Ranvijay and I wanted to hurt whole family. Still, I feel it was a grave mistake to let Ananya go. Now I can't act quickly, I have to wait when she is alone .

Moving to the bar I made myself a drink, I need it to calm down. Sipping it I allowed my mind to wander around all I lost because of this family. I would have spared others as the one I hated the most was Ranvijay, he always got what I deserved. Infact that what his family had been doing , snatching what was ours. Now I have two enemies, both these brothers are going to pay for messing with my life. What could be better than hurting there lovely sister Raksha. I have to speak to Pavan and ask him to act soon. I want to see Raksha being traded from one man to other. I want Rathores to hang their head in shame, I want them to suffer all night.

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