Mishti :

It was their Sangeet function two days before. Through Soha was little angry on me, I made her understood why I did not share the news about bhai's arrival. My mood was already off, I did not want to ruin her mood too. Moreover it's her marriage , which occur once in a lifetime.

We both did a duo performance in their sangeet.  Sangeet went well.

And today it's her marriage day, the most special day of her life. Everyone from Soha's family were little sad , as she will leave the house today.

There haldi was going to start at 8.00 am.. After making Soha ready I went to my room.. I decided to wear a yellow saree.

The haldi function was already started.. I took some haldi on my palm and applied on Soha's cheek.. She gave me a full teeth smile.. Everyone applied haldi on her face then did some rituals.. I was clicking her photos.. One can guess her excitement just by looking at her face.. She applied haldi on my face too..

Meera Aunty was calling Abir continuously as he had not come to house from last two days. He did not even attend sangeet.. He was not even picking calls. So she was little tensed.

We all went to our respective room. I just washed my face to remove haldi. It's 10.30. I was in Soha's room. We both were waiting for her make up artist. A question raised in my head.

"What is your and Abir's relationship? As much as I remember you have never mentioned his name before.. " I asked her...

"Actually my mom and Meera Aunty are childhood friends. I often visited to their house only in my childhood. Me and Abir don't share a friendly bond but our moms do. So they are invited to my wedding. " she replied..

"And whatever I know, Abir came to Mumbai recently . He had done his school and college in Delhi.. Then he went to Paris.. He was there to learn business skills from his Chachu. So we never interacted with each other after school. " she said.. I only nodded..

The make up artist came. I sat there observing them.

"Mishti! Go and change your dress. Groom must be coming with barat .. " Soha said to me. So I went to my room to change my dress..

I was getting late . I took my lehenge from my wardrobe and gently placed it on my bed.. I choosed a matching necklace and earings.

It was a white colour lehenga with a off shoulder blouse..

The dress was perfectly covering my every curve.. It was revealing my collarbone and navel.. I left my hair open ..

Someone knocked on my door. Placing the comb I went to open it.. A make up artist was standing there..

"Hello mam! " she greeted..

"How can I help you? " I asked to her ..

"Soha mam has sent me to do your make up.. " she replied and that's when I noticed her make up bag..

Thanking Soha silently I welcomed her.. First she applied some gel type things on my face.. Then did my eye make up..

"Keep it natural. " I instructed.

"Okay Mam. "

She took fifteen minutes to complete my facial make up.. Then she started combing my hair and tied it in a bun.. She took some strands from front side and curled it..

"You really have a good skin.. Without make up you were looking beautiful, but after make you are looking more beautiful. " she complimented making me blush..

"Thank you. " I whispered. Taking all her stuffs she left..

Wearing my heels, I ran to Soha's room..
Sushmita aunty was there.. "I miss papa today! " Soha cried hugging her mother.. Her mom was crying too..

She was just twenty when his father passed away. She somehow handled her and her family, but today. It's her marriage. And in this whole world, it is her father whom she loved the most..

Sohan bhai was there too.. Seeing his sister and mother crying, he couldn't hold his tears back.. He hugged both of  them ..It became a group hug when Sohan bhai's wife joined..

Giving them privacy I left the room. I wish I could have a family like this. My father never loved me, I used to crave for his love, attention. And about my brother, he left me in pieces.

Someone shouted, "Ram bhai is here with barat". I ran towards gate.. He was dancing happily with his brothers and family members..

I didn't want to miss this chance.. I went to him.. When his eyes fell on me, without thinking twice he dragged me.. We both danced and all joined us.

I stopped dancing as my legs were hurting, but he was still dancing.. I could sense his happiness.. He was dreaming of this day from last ten years..

Sushmita aanty came and took his aarti.. Everyone started entering to house.. I stopped on my place when I felt someone's gaze on me.. I looked upward, Abir was there on his balcony holding a mug of coffee and shipping it..

Oh! So Mr Rajvansh will attend their wedding...

I moved my eyes from him and peeped inside the house.

The marriage ritual was started as per time.. Priest said Sushmita Aunty to bring Bride to mandap.. Ram was impatiently waiting for his bride to come..

I went behind Susmita Aunty. Soham bhai was holding the umbrella type thing and Soha was standing there all nervous. Aunty hugged her. Holding her hand I assured her..

I could see the spark in Ram's eyes when Soha entered..

He almost teared up.. I went to him and side hugged him. "Congratulations Ram, finally the day is here! " I whispered to him.. Looking at me he gave a bright smile and I wiped his tears..

The most genuine boy I have ever seen in my life..

Soha sat on her place and pressed her hand on his and assured him through his eyes...The Priest started chanting Manthras.. Photographer were clicking photos, but what caught my attention was Abir . He was clicking photos.. I turned my face as he turned his camera towards me. I heard his chuckle.

He was wearing a formal dress. But it was enough to create sensation . His upper one bottom was opened.. He was looking breathtaking.

Meera Aunty came , with a blazer in her hand and sat beside me.. He was glaring at Abir.

"He never listen to me.. Atleast wear this blazer. See, See! How these girls are looking at him.." she was complaining like his jealous girlfriend. I shook my head in disbelief.. I concentrated on their wedding..

Sushmita Aunty shed tears of happiness when Ram put Sindoor on Soha's parting of hair.. They did every rituals and finally Priest declared them as married couple. They took blessings of elders...

I went to Susmita and hold her hand to give her a little strength. She must be going through a tough time as she was going to bid bye her daughter just after some time..

It was time for Vidai.. Soha was holding her tears from last two hours. But she couldn't do it anymore when she saw her mom crying.. Hugging each other they both cried..

Ram went to them and promised aunty that he will keep her happy and safe. This was the least he could do..

The family shared a group hug . She came near to me and wrapped her hand around me placing her head on my shoulder and took a deep breathe..
"Thank you for everything you have done to me in my hard times. " she whispered making the situation more hard for me..

I tightened our hug and she cried more.. "I am going to miss you" I wept.. After their reception they both will fly away to London ..

I felt heavy inside my chest when she left with Ram..

I went to my room.. It was a tiring day.. I changed into my comfy dress and directly jumped on bed.. I felt little relax but my head was spinning..

Even after thousands of rolling, still I couldn't get some sleep due to headache.. Without having any option I went to downstairs.. I made my way towards kitchen..

I went to Soha's room as I heard some noise.. As I entered my heart broke into pieces seeing her mom crying sitting on floor holding a photo frame.. I ran to her and hugged her..

She started crying more.. "Aunty please don't cry.. Ssshhhh! " I looked at the photo frame she was holding, it's Soha and her father's picture .

I rubbed her back and made her drink some water.. She took a deep breath and wiped her tears.. It made my heart so heavy seeing her in this conditions.

I made her sleep on Soha's bed and placed the frame on side table.. Covering her with a duvet I switched off the light and left the room..

It's already evening.. As I stepped out of the room I bumbep with Sohan bhai. I said a sorry.. "How is mom?" he asked in a low voice.. His eyes were totally red and swollen.. "She is fine now..she was crying but now she is sleeping" I assured him..

Nodding his head he went to Soha's room and bhabi followed him too.

I went to my room. Resting my head on the couch I closed my eyes..

RECEPTION NIGHT :

Today's outfit was selected by Soha only.. She said this color will suit me.. I tied my hair in a bun and left some strands open.. I was getting ready in Soha's room..

I sat in front of mirror. Susmita Aunty came and stood beside me.. I raised my eyebrows. Opening a box she pulled out a necklace. She made me wear it. I touched the necklace, it seems expensive..

"This is a small gift to my daughter from my side. " saying she kissed my crown..

"Aunty! Your love is enough for me.. I can't take this.. This is really very expensive. " I protested.. It was a diamond necklace.

"Not a single jewellery is more expensive to me than you.. This whole set is yours. I always wanted to gift you something but never got the chance. " saying she handed me the box..

"Thank you. " I hugged her and she left.. I wore the matching earing. There was a ring too.. I put it inside my fingers.. Wearing my heels I closed the door and went to outside.. Soham bhai and bhabi were waiting for me..

We three sat inside the car.. As the reception was five hundred meters away, it took us two minutes to reach their..
Taking the gifts which I had brought for them, I started walking towards entrance

My eyes were stuck at the decorations. People were clicking photos. Music was playing in the background. As I was walking on flower petals, it was giving me a fairy vibes..

The stage was beautifully decorated.. Ram and Soha were looking heavenly beautiful.. I went to them and hugged both of them.. I handed the gifts to both of them ..

I stood in between them and posed for a picture. After that Soha and I clicked two three photos of us.. Guests were coming so I left the stage..

I met some college friends there. We clicked some selfies and after that they all went to have dinner. I sat on a chair. I saw Abir coming towards me holding two ice creams..

My eyes bugged out of my socket and my jaw almost touched the ground. He was looking extremely dashing in three piece suit.

He sat in front of me and put the ice cream on the table. "Take it, " saying he forwarded one ice cream towards me..

"I don't like ice creams, " I replied. It had been fourteen years, I had not touched ice cream.. Sometimes small small things change everything in our life..

He stared at me, I sighed. "How can someone don't-" he could not complete his line as he got a call . His face expression got changed, he was looking furious. Putting the ice cream on the table he left..

I turned back, he was going towards exit. I looked at the ice creams. Taking both the cup I threw it in dustbin. As I turned back, I saw Meera Aunty. She was looking here and there.

As her eye fell on me, she came towards me. "Have you seen Abir? " she asked.

"Yes! He went outside. " I replied..

"Can you please bring him back ,he have kept the gifts I had bought for Soha and Ram. " she mentioned.. Nodding my head I went outside.

I saw Abir going towards jungle. I shouted his name but he could not listen due to music sound.. I ran behind him. He turned towards left. I marched in that direction and took left.

I gulped as it was too dark. I should not have followed him . The sound of music became low as I went far from the reception place. I turned my heel to go back, but that was the exact moment when I heard someone's scream. My heart beat started beating fast..

Turning my torch on, I moved little ahead. Two cars were there, its headlight was on. A young man was lying on the road, his hands were tied up. My eyes went big, seeing Abir there. He was holding a bat. Six goons were standing in front of him. And that man was lying in the middle. I gasped.

I took two steps back , but one of the goon noticed me. "Sir! Someone is there. " he informed Abir. I was facing Abir's back, so he did not notice me..

"Bring the person here. " without even looking at me he ordered him. In no second that one goon reached to me and held my hand. Through he was wearing gloves, I didn't like him touching me.

"Leave me!..... " I screamed and tried to free myself from his hold. After hearing my voice, Abir slowly slowly turned his face. He got confused after looking at me.

"Leave her hand. " he ordered and that goon left my hand. Rubbing my hand I went near to him.

"What the hell are you doing here, at this time? " he shouted at me. I almost got scared. I gasped looking at his eyes. Today it's no more attractive to me.

"Don't shout at me like that ever again? " I too shouted at him showing my index finger.. I don't like when people shouts at me without any reason. And today when he shouted, I felt bad.

He sighed. I was about to go when he held my hand. I glared at him.

"Where are you going? " he asked me.

"Going to tell your Mom that, you are here. " I uttered.

"Did I say you to inform her about my whereabouts? " he said gritting his teeth.

"Mr Rajvansh! I am not even dying to inform her. She was looking for you , you have kept Soha and Ram's gifts, that's why. I saw you going towards exit. When I told her this, she said me to bring you back. " I answered trying to remove his hold from my hand.

He gave me an unbelievable look. Leaving my hand he took out a key and threw it towards a goon. He caught it.

"It's my cupboard key. Go and take out the gift and give it to Mom. If she will ask about me, say he is busy in some official works. " he instructed him and taking the key he left in one car. The road became little more dark as one headlight was gone.

I looked at the man who was lying on the road. He was continuously asking for water.

"Why have you tied him up? " I asked Abir going towards the man.

"None of your business. " he replied rudely.

"Give a watter bottle atleast! " I said to him , sitting on my knees. I made him sit. Blood was flowing from his head and mouth. Throwing his bat, Abir held my shoulder making me stood up.

"Listen! Please get out from here. " he told.

"And yes! Don't you dare to say anything to Mom. " he warned.

I looked at the man. He was looking  innocent. I felt bad for him..But I can't help.

"Please don't go, give me some water, please.. I will die. " he again pleaded.. I gasped.

"Abir, Please.. " holding Abir's one hand I requested him. He rolled his eyes.

"Give him a watter bottle. " he ordered and one of his goon threw the watter bottle at him. How rude!

I placed the bottle in front of him..

"How will I drink, open me first. " he uttered.. His hand were tied up.

I was about to open his hands, " Mishti! No. " Abir shouted. " Areey he is already injured, what will he do? " I replied. Abir was pressing his forehead. I freed his hand.

Taking the bottle in his hand he stood up. I too stood up in my place. But I felt a sharp pain on my mouth as that man hit the bottle on my face and tried to run from there. But the goon caught him.

Abir came to me and cupped my face. Concern was all over his face. Pushing him a little I went to the man.. I held his collar. "You bloody idiot, I was helping you and in return you hurt me.. " I shouted at him. My blood was boiling. I punched him in the stomach.

Before I could beat him more, holding me from my belly Abir pulled me towards him.. I was throwing my legs in air at that man. "Leave me, I will kill him today" .  I screamed but Abir's hold around my waist got tightened.

"Listen calm down. I will handle him . " he said leaving me. I took a deep breath.

"Abir! " I heard her Mom. I was about to go , Abir pulled me from my waist.. The goons took that man to the jungle and holding my hand Abir took me to the opposite side of the jungle.. I was about to say he pressed his palm on my mouth.. Another hand was around my waist holding me tight.

Someone turned off the car's headlight turning the whole jungle dark. I gasped.. I heard his Mom's footsteps. Abir took five steps backward dragging me along with him. I tried to shout but he pressed his palm more on my mouth..

My lips was already hurting, as that man had hit me on my mouth. Abir pressed his palm more on my lips and it hurt more.. I held his collar shutting my eyes.

I spotted Meera Aunty with two guards. She was holding a torch light. She was standing just in front of me, but could not see me .

I tried to move my legs to make some noise, but Abir lifted me up.. He pressed my body against his. The more I tried to free myself, the more he pressed me. My force was nothing in front of his. It was only waste of energy.

I felt like crying, because the way he had caged me it was hurting me..

"Mam! We should go from here. It's not safe. " one of the guard said to her. No please.

"He came here to attend marriage or meetings.. Let me catch him once, I won't spare him today. " she shouted. I beat his chest in anger.

His mom left with the two guards.. After two minutes Abir placed me on the floor. Placing my hand on my chest I took deep breath. Someone turned on the headlight.. I finally felt like living my life again. The way he had caged me I was about to die.

I started walking towards the road, but some people started firing at us. Abir pushed me and we both fell on the ground.. I closed my both the ears.. I was at a safe distance. Abir was behind a tree, firing at them.

I looked at my elbow. I got hurted as he pushed me.. Blood was oozing from my elbow.. My whole body was aching..

I took my phone out of my lehenge pocket.. This place is not safe for me.. Turning on the torch I took two steps back, but this floor was not plane and I lost my balance and fell..

After rolling for the nth time, I finally stopped. My heart started beating fast as I found myself inside the jungle.. I spotted a snake in front of me. I stayed their like a statue.

As the snake left, I opened my map.. I searched Soha's house their and started walking as per direction..

After ten minutes of struggling in the jungle, I finally reached at Soha's house.
I was not in a condition to go back to reception. I entered Soha's house from back gate. The gate was opened..

I entered inside the house. I found no one there. I directly went to my room and closed the door. I gulped one glass of water..

I went to mirror. I looked at messed up hair and lips. Taking a cotton I started wiping the blood. That's when I noticed, my necklace was missing.

I scanned the room, it was no where. It must have fell inside the jungle.. Susmita Aunty had given me with so much love, I can't lose it. Taking my phone I went outside.
I took the jungle route. It was not that scary, but as it's night time, it was looking scary.. Finally I reached at the place where I had spotted the snake.. I looked here and there but could not found it..

I started going , where Abir and his goons were present.. I was walking without making any noise.. My gaze fell on the road. I sighed as no one was there. I started searching for the necklace..

I was standing on the road hopelessly as I did not found it. Susmita Aunty won't ask me about the necklace but still I can't lose it..

I turned back and got scared all of a sudden. A man was standing there. I focused my torch on his face.It was Abir..
Not again..I took two steps back..

He pulled me towards him and I bumped on his chest.. I glared at him angrily..

"You should not have interfered today, I already warned you. " Abir said rubbing my lips on his finger.. I tried to freed myself. I closed my eyes, as a sharp light fell on my face in the dark. It was his car's headlight.

"Searching for this? " he said showing me my necklace. I nodded. I felt relived as the necklace was in right person hand. If any other person would have got it, I would have lost it.

Pulling my pursue from my waistline, he put the necklace inside it . I took my pursue from his hand and turned back. But  he lifted me in his arm.

I had no energy left, so I did not even try to free myself. He started walking towards his car. The driver opened the door and he placed me inside it. After that he locked the door and came inside the car from the other side.

"Can you please say what are you upto? I am tired of you. " I said. My head was spinning very badly.

He pulled out a first-aid kit from the back. The driver started driving and he pulled out the private screen which was between us and the driver.

He held my hand, but I pulled out my hand immediately. I glared at him..

"No need to help me, when you are the reason of all this. " I was so frustrated at him.

"Don't forget you are inside my car. Until I do my work I won't let you go. " he uttered. I sighed... Argh this man!

He took my hand. Taking a cotton in his hand, he poured dettol on it.. I shut my eyes as he put it on my elbow.. He started rubbing it slowly on my wound, I clutched his hand..

"It's burning Abir. " I whispered..

He applied an ointment on it. It started reducing the pain.. Taking another cotton he came little closed to me. He started wiping the blood which was coming out of lips. I held his hand..

"I can do it by myself. " I said to him.

"Ssshhhhhhh, " putting his index finger on my lips he whispered.

"It will hurt a little, " he uttered.

Holding my lower lips, he applied something on it. Its taste was sweet. But it hurt..

He detached himself from me and threw the cotton outside of the window and put the first aid at its place.

The car stopped in front of Soha's house. The driver came opened the door for me.

He held my hand, I stared at me.. He came little closed to me. His right hand went to my back and opened my bun. My hairs fell on my back.

"You look good in open hair. " he whispered fixing his gaze at me. I felt conscious all of a sudden. He left my hand.

I came out of the car and the driver closed the door. He got into the car and drove away.

Cold wind was blowing making my body little relaxed..

The two security guard gave me a suspicious look. Of course I must be looking like coming from some battle.

I went inside the house.. No one was there.. The reception was still going on. Because of him I missed it. I didn't have my dinner yet.

I directly went to my room and closed the door. I took out a empty jewellery box and placed the necklace there.. Taking off all the ornaments , I put it inside the box.

Changing my dress , I laid on bed. I was really tired. As I closed my eyes, sleep took over me.

In all these things, I forgot about my own problems. I still have not find a house for myself.

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