SHREYA'S POV

After signing the contract he along with me went to the hospital and I got relieved after knowing that the operation has started and Ansh bhaiya is donating blood to Papa.

He didn't leave my side even for one minute except for bringing the medicines and other supplies requested by the doctor.

After 3 days Papa got discharged and we went back home. Even there he took care of my family.

My mother asked me who helped me and when I told her she thanked him very much. Only if she knew that he was responsible for Papa's condition. Papa was too much thankful to him and Ansh bhaiya.

He took advantage of the moment and put a marriage proposal in front of my parents and they accepted it gladly.

They are happy like they have got a diamond or the best person on this earth as their son-in-law.

They thought that we are having an affair and I love him because I didn't say no to his proposal. There was no point in it. Legally we are already married. It was just to show to the world.

So the wedding was decided at the end of the coming week.

My mother wanted it to be a grand marriage because she has a lot of dreams of my marriage as I am her single child. But I told them in strict words that there is no need to spend savings unnecessarily. The marriage will be very simple with a limited number of people because I cannot meet everyone with a fake smile when I am shattered within.

I was ready in my suit and with my Rakhi and other things and was waiting for Ansh bhaiya to arrive at home for Raksha Bandhan. Yes, this is the third year I am tying Rakhi on his wrist.

It is 1:00 PM, where is he?

I called him.

"Where are you bhaiya? Why are you so late? Is everything fine ?"

"Yes everything is fine and I am not coming this year," he said

"What? But why?"

"What is the use of Rakhi when I can't protect my sister," he said. I can feel the sadness in his voice.

"What do you mean?" I asked

"Nothing," he said

"If you have considered me your sister even for once then I want you here within half an hour" I used my emotional atyachar wala weapon.

He arrived on time. Mumma papa was in their room so I got the chance to talk to him in private.

"What did you mean by that bhaiya? You know you shattered my heart with your words" I said

"Why should I not say that. I failed completely as a brother. I am not able to protect my sister" he said

I was silent

"Rahul has told me everything. I contacted him for his sudden shift to abroad and he asked me about your wellbeing. And then he told me everything that how that man has forced him to leave the country and he has his eyes on you. And you have said yes to this marriage too. Why? Why didn't you told me anything? Why? Am I dead to you or you tie this Rakhi ever year on my wrist just for the sake of festival" he added

"I was scared bhaiya," I said

"Scared from whom? From him? The maximum he could do is just throw me out of his company and make me go unemployed for the rest of my life na. That's it. You know I have my father's business which I have to join some or the other day. I was just doing a job to pursue my passion. I do not care about this job much" he said

"I know bhaiya but I was scared for bhabhi, for Akshat. He is a very dangerous man. He would not think twice before harming them and I cannot let him do this" I said

"They will be safe. Just say no to this marriage" he said in anger

Only if he knew that what is he capable of doing

"It is not possible. Legally I am married to him and this marriage is just for the sake of the world" I told him the truth because I trust him the most

"What?" He was shocked

"Yes, but I promise you, I promise you that if he ever tries to harm me I will inform you. I swear" I said and hugged him.

After half hours of pleading and promising finally, he accepted it and then I tied that thread of love and protection around his wrist.

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The week went by and the day of marriage arrived. I was ready in my red lehenga and bridal accessories.

Neha was jumping around me up and down like a kid. She was extremely happy about this marriage.

Neha's face was shining like never before. Maybe she was having the after marriage glow. She has returned from her honeymoon one week before.

"Oh my God! Oh my God! I cannot believe my bestie is going to marry to the hottest man I have ever seen" she said all excited

"Just shut up Neha, this was too much," I said

Why does every girl find him hot?

"What were you saying that day. It is nothing like that. And now you yourself said yes to this marriage" she teased me

"I have accepted him because he is my parent's choice. That's it. No further questions. I am already getting irritated in this lehenga" I said

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Atharva's POV

I know my way of compelling her to sign those papers was wrong but I don't care. I just want her at any cost. And I get what I want just like today I am going to marry her.

But I will take care of her as she is my Queen now. I will try my best not to make her cry again. I will fill her life with all the happiness that she deserves and fulfill her every desire.

"Is this the same man who used to say that he cannot live with a single woman for his whole life?" Prem entered my room with his Chota (small) package in his arms.

I didn't reply.

"I was right when I told you that just wait and watch one girl will come into your life and will revolve you around her little finger," he said while leaving his little bomb on the floor.

"Just shut up Prem," I said

"Oye, just tell me one thing how you convinced her to marry you? I have seen in her eyes that she doesn't like you" He asked

I looked at his side

"That's not your matter of concern. Just eat and leave" I said

"How rude..." he was not able to complete his sentence because his kid had thrown my Sehra on floor. He only gets my things to destroy.

I glared at him, he got terrified and hide behind his father and pointed towards me saying "Athu"

"I am already late Prem. Don't waste my time" I said because I am very punctual of my time.

"Too eager to marry," he said and left the room

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SHREYA'S POV

We were sitting in the mandap and the priest was chanting Mantras. He was sitting beside me. I haven't given him even one look from the moment he has arrived here.

I never have any boyfriend because I was waiting for my prince charming but I never thought that my prince charming would be like him.

The priest told him to tie Mangalsutra around my neck and fill the partition of my hairs with sindoor and he did so.

I looked at my parents their eyes were moist. They were the tears of happiness. Only if I could tell them what I am feeling right now.

I kept my gaze down while he was doing all the formalities but I can feel that his eyes were on me.

Neha tied the knot of my lehenga and his sherwani shawl and squeezed my shoulder a little assuring me that everything would be fine. She was completely unaware that nothing was fine.

Then the priest told us to take seven Pheras (Rounds) around the holy pyre. For four pheras he was before me and for three I was before him. The priest was telling the vows that we have to repeat.

Although for the world I was repeating after the priest but I have made a strong will to make him regret this marriage. I will do everything in my control to not to let him live in peace. I promise it to myself around this holy pyre.

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Atharva's POV

I reached there and looked at my butterfly who was going to be mine in front of the world too. I was very happy.

She was looking even more beautiful than my expectation. Like always I was not able to move my eyes from her and was not leaving even a single chance to steal a look.

But that shine was missing from her eyes and I felt bad because she didn't give even one look throughout the wedding.

I repeated after the priest taking the vows wholeheartedly.

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SHREYA'S POV

After the marriage, it was the time of bidding bye to my parents. I started to cry hysterically hugging them tightly. I don't know on which thing I was crying the sorrow of leaving my parents or my destiny. Maybe both.

I don't want to leave them. How would I live with that beast and that too without them?

With a heavy heart, I said bye to everyone and sat in his car with him and he drove to his home. The whole journey was silent. Neither he nor I said any word.

He stopped and opened the gate of my side. I took a step outside the car looked above that was the same place where I came a few days back.

I stood on my feet but I was feeling dizzy because of this 20kg lehenga, 5kg jewelry, heels, and that bun with thousands of pin in it to keep it tucked on its place.

He steps ahead and I too took a step because of the knot. My right feet twisted and I got a sprain there.

"Ahh" I hissed

He looked back and came to me.

He took my arms and guided them behind his neck, intertwining my fingers, and then took me in his arms in bridal style, possessively.

There was just darkness and silence all around except his mansion was shining with the lights. He started to take steps towards the entry of his home or I should say our home.

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Author's POV

Both of them entered in their new life looking deep into each other's eyes. The only difference was that on one side there was pure affection and on other there was pure hatred.

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Behno or unke bhaiyo (I mean mitro 😝) please congratulate our newlywed couple Atheya 👏

I want to dedicate this chapter to my brother from another mother. I met him accidentally and now we share a connection of the heart. I don't have a real brother but he never let me feel that even for once. I have taken the inspiration of writing Ansh bhaiya's character from him 😊

Happy Rakshabandhan to all my lovely readers 🤗

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