Aarti examined Mr Oberoi looking at her "Aarti....I want the same promise from you. Please marry Veer." he was about to fold his hands ...

"No Mr Oberoi...please, I am like your Daughter"

Indignantly her eyes gaped at Veer...how can she marry him now. How can she forget he was insolent to her mother...then he asked her to get out of his life? She just hates him.

"Aarti...what are you thinking....I want to see you both marry" Mr Oberoi observed them....

Veer was super infuriated at the whole state of affairs... he wanted to shout at the girl sitting opposite to him...she became her Father's favourite in these months but he detests her appallingly.

She simply fails to understand him, how can she become his life partner. But out of all this he can't see his dad dying in front of him...

"Veer.... Please say something..."

Veer saw his Father's anxious face...

"Yes Dad....I will marry her"

Aarti was getting incensed at the whole situation...she cursed herself for falling in love with this callous man... she wouldn't mind murdering him...how can she marry this ruthless, cruel man who can insult her anywhere.

To hell with his fury she would never let him come closer to her. How can she spent her life with this unemotional man? But then Mr Oberoi was like a Father to her... she wouldn't let anything happen to him. Her one yes can him happy and come back to life.

"Yes Mr Oberoi, I will marry him"

Mr Oberoi was happy and relaxed now.

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Aarti was sitting at the table with her Mother and Father...

Sheetal and Kavita were surprised as well to what Mr Oberoi had said and on top of that Aarti agreed to marry in these circumstances.

"But how can Aarti marry him Manmohan?" Rama walked to and fro from one corner to another

"Enough Rama.... Not a word now... didn't you see Mr Oberoi's condition"

Rama looked at Aarti who had no tears in her eyes

"Aarti beta, how could you say yes to this marriage?" Rama caressed Aarti's hair...

"Mom please...I am marrying him only for the sake of that man who loves me as his own daughter."

Rama thought for a while....

"Then go for a contract marriage"

Manmohan angrily watched his wife "Rama, another word and I will leave you"

Aarti thought her Mother is right...when she can't spend the whole life with this man, it's better to stick with a contract marriage. At least she can leave him after one year.

"I think Mom's right Dad"

"But Aarti...."

Aarti didn't listen to Manmohan and asked her Mother to prepare the papers. She knew Veer will happily sign.

Rama at once left to call her lawyer

Sheetal couldn't understand Aarti dilemma...on one end she loved him so much and now she is running away from Veer.... The situation was never expected by any of them.

"Can't believe you Aarti, you were mad about him and now you are thinking so low"

"You are right Sheetal...I was mad. But now I have got my brains back" Aarti angrily sipped the hot coffee...

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Aarti's P.O.V

I want to cry, he's so rude. When he doesn't care why should I stick myself to him? I have always forced myself on him. From the first day when I saw him in college till now, he's never ever confessed once that he loves me, then why am I going crazy for him.

He insulted my parents. What does he think of himself? He is a ruffian who doesn't care about his own Father. To hell with him. I am just putting myself in this fire for the sake of Mr Oberoi. Once he recovers I will tell him everything and leave this beast.

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"When situation gets worse...you lose all hopes..." Aarti retorted

Sheetal didn't wanted to talk to her anymore. She knew there was no point discussing anything about this contract marriage.

"Fine Aarti... do what you want but always remember marriage is not a game that you have to win or lose"

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Veer looked at the papers with utmost hostility

"So she's not dumb as I thought" Veer irately picked up the pen and signed the papers

Sameer tried to assure Veer... "She's just angry Veer...have you forgotten how she took care of your dad even when you were not here..."

"Enough Sameer... just give these papers to her"

Sameer took the papers

"And one more thing...never ever praise her in front of me. I know the witch" he blasted

Sameer lost all hopes of convincing Veer to get out of his enmity...

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Veer's P.O.V

I really never expected her to behave like this, she should have told her Mother straight but she never did instead she prepared these papers. She wants a contract marriage. I want to slap her so hard. She was so innocent in college but now she's becoming a wicked day by day.

I am tolerating her only because of my Dad. And this ultimatum that Dad has kept is making me insane. How can I marry her? I hate her. I just want her to get out of my life.

The moment I see my dad recovering I will teach her a lesson.

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Aarti saw the papers...with moist eyes she kept in her bag. Her eyes fell on the bridal dress. "I had dreams of wearing this. But look at my fate, when this day has finally arrived I am not happy"

She sobbed

Sheetal wasn't surprised at this "Aarti, get ready"

Aarti took a deep breathe "I am confused Sheetal"

"Don't worry, time will show you the right path...come get ready now"

She picked up the red bridal dress....it was indeed heavy. She wore the jewellery that Mr Oberoi gave her yesterday. He was so happy. She was punishing herself for doing this to Mr Oberoi.

Sheetal helped her with the jewellery around her neck and arms...

"Look in the mirror Aarti"

She looked immensely beautiful...with the red bridal dress and the ornaments. Tears gathered in her eyes "I didn't expect this Sheetal"

Sheetal hugged her "don't worry, everything will be fine. You both are just angry with each other, it's because you both are in love"

She wiped her tears....

"Aarti, I must say you are the biggest fool" Kirti watched her sister

"Kirti please" Sheetal tried to stop her

"Sheetal....I can stop talking but what if everyone gets to know about her contract marriage. And the way she's just throwing herself in Veer's hands"

Aarti frowned at her sister "enough Kirti...I am not falling in anyone's hands. I hate him"

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Mr Oberoi had organised everything in a big hotel...

Manmohan was happy for his daughter but at the same time he knew this was only a contract marriage.

"So Veer...finally you are getting married" Nakul tried to cheer him up but Veer's puckered brow told him everything...

"Shut up Nakul" Veer wore his suit and walked downstairs... the moment his eyes fell on Aarti... his grimaces disappeared for a minute...she looked vastly attractive in the bridal dress....

He saw her talking to her friends....

"So Veer...." Sameer interrupted

Veer looked at him...

"Aarti's looking pretty" Arjun saw Veer's expression changing

"Yes...very ugly"

Sameer and Arjun shook their head....

Aarti was least concerned to look at him... instead she just wanted to finish these rituals. These don't mean anything to her. The man she's marrying doesn't love her. And she too hates him.

Both performed the marriage ceremonies.

"Sameer...I am wondering what will these two do after marriage?" Arjun picked up the soft drink

"I think they will do nothing besides fighting...." Sameer smiled at Arjun

"Imprudent" Arjun blurted

"Nothing's imprudent....may be their lives take another twist"

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