Her Wedding

" Where is the bride? " I heard the sound of my best friend which made me almost blush. It's my wedding and it's impossible to believe.

It's an arranged marriage and that's the reason I never saw the groom. I know his name. Gaurav......

" Here she is. " Jiya said while standing behind my chair and I smiled. I never thought that this day would be so early. I have finished my graduation and was enrolled in cooking classes. I don't know whether the groom's family will ever allow me to work.

I am dead nervous today and it's indescribable.

I bit my lower lip and looked up at her through the mirror.

" O my god. You look gorgeous. Gaurav won't be able to move his eyes. " Jiya said and that made me blush even more. I stood up from the chair and adjusted my lehnga.

I looked at her and sighed while looking at my lehnga.

" What happened? Is it too heavy" She asked and I nodded my head.

" It's okay. It will be worth it. " She said and I smiled. I saw my father entering the room. He smiled while looking at me and I smiled back.

" You look gorgeous, my daughter. " He kissed my forehead and we started walking towards the Hall.

I gasped when I entered the Hall. It was filled with numerous people. Many faces were unfamiliar. I could identify one, three or four members.

" Navi, take your steps forward. " My dad whispered and I followed. I took my steps towards the stage where the ceremony is going to be held. I saw a smart man standing in black tux. I blushed while looking at him. I may have never met him but I have seen his photograph. He is Gaurav.

He looked at me and his eyes widened. He smiled while looking at me and that encouraged me to walk further. As soon as I reached the stage he held my hand.

" You look beautiful. " He said and my friends started shouting while teasing me.

I nodded my head while blushing.

" Am I not looking handsome? " He questioned and I opened my mouth while shaking my head. I wanted to say a lot but it wasn't possible.

" Thank you for your unspoken compliment. " He said and I smiled while looking at the floor.

" Call my name once. " He whispered and my eyes widened. I looked at him bewildered. My lips parted and my breath heavily.

" Come on. Tell. " He said a little annoyedly and I stared at him. I looked at my friend and she nodded her head.

" Jiju, Navi can't speak. " She said and his eyes widened indicating the less knowledge he had about me.

" What! Do you mean she is mute? " He shouted, grabbing the attention of ladies and gentlemen present in the hall. Everyone stared at him as he looked irritated as well as annoyed.

He took his step back while running his hand over his hair.

" She is mute. " He said while looking at my father who looked at the floor.

" Mom, how can you find such a girl for me? " He shouted at his mother who was frowning. Tears welled up in my eyes. The chaos stopped and the hall was silent now. No one dared to speak anything further.

" I didn't know she is mute. " His mother lied and I stared at her in shock.

How can she lie so easily?

" I cannot marry a mute girl. " He said and started descending the stage.

" Son, wait... she " My dad went to stop him but he brushed his hands.

" Mr. Raheja, what do you think? You hid the truth from us." He yelled loudly and my father looked sad.

" Your mother was aware of it. " My father said and he lifted his palm indicating my father to stop.

" Enough now. I won't marry your mute girl. " He said and father started begging in front of him.

He said that no one will marry me if I am left unmarried in the hall. He was begging in front of them and that boiled my anger.

I paced towards my father and held his shoulder. He looked at me with his teary eyes.

I hugged him. I pulled away and wiped his tears.

" Keep your useless girl with you. No man will ever agree to marry a dumb like her. " He said and I stared at him.

" Stop it, Gaurav. It's enough already. " A man standing beside him said and he laughed.

" No Manay, this girl is just a piece of s***. Instead of keeping her in the house he should throw her to the garbage. " He said and I saw the anger visible in his friend's eyes.

" Gaurav, you do not have any right to insult her like that. It's not her fault that she is mute so stop blabbering. " He said .

" Who will marry her, now? Tell me... ha. Gaurav said while looking at me and I stood there unable to do anything.

" If you won't marry her then I will marry her. " He said and the chaos began again.

My lips parted as soon as I heard his words. My breathing was uneven. I held my father's arm for support or else I may land on the marble floor.

" Are you kidding, Manay?" Gaurav asked while letting out a mocking laugh and I crossed my fingers.

Please don't insult me more. I won't be able to bear it.

" Her father should hide his face for having such a daughter. " He said in a disgraced manner and I gritted my teeth. I wanted to say many things. I wanted to scold the hell out of him but I stood there like a doll. Silent.

" What the hell is wrong with you, Gaurav? How can you speak so ill about someone who is double your age? " Manay said and my heart melted at his words.

" Why do you care ha? " Gaurav spat whole looking at Manay but he stood silent.

" Everyone, let's go back to our place. Gaurav announced and one by one everyone started leaving the Hall. My father was going to everyone one by one and was pleading to stop.

" Please don't go. " My father pleaded.

" No one will marry a girl who is left in the wedding Hall unmarried. " He said but no one listened to him. He looked helpless, tired, and a father who didn't know what to do. Tears were brimming out of my eyes looking at my father.

I can bear anything but my father's insult. I strolled towards the gate where Gaurav was standing while blabbering the shits to his mother. I sensed the gaze fixed on me but I cared less.

I gripped his arm tightly while turning him towards me and his eyes were widened looking in my red eyes.

I lifted my other hand and the Hall boomed with the slap which just landed on his face. His face tilted to his left as his right hand touched the mark.

I held his collar and pulled him before pushing him back and he stumbled but balanced himself from falling.

" You dare to hit me? You dared to hit Gaurav Shekhawat? I won't spare your dear life. " He hissed and started taking steps towards me. I knew this would be a great revenge but I don't care. The anger inside me was dominating the fear of consequences.

He lifted his hand and before his hand could land across my face someone grabbed his wrist.

I looked at my savior to find Manay with his teeth clenched.

"Manay! " Gaurav whispered while looking at his friend.

" How dare you lift your hand on a girl? " Manay hissed loudly before leaving his wrist with a jerk.

" Why do you care? " He retorted with an angry look.

" She is a girl. " Manay said in a soft tone and I looked at him but he never looked back.

" So? Do you know what! I understand now. I can understand everything now. Gaurav said and I looked at him in confusion. The Hall was almost empty as all the guests went back to their places.

" You both are having a hidden affair and that's the reason you are not letting me insult her. Gaurav said and I stood there bewildered.

" What! I don't even know her. " Manay said.

" Then why do you want to marry her? Why aren't you supporting me but her? " He rained his doubts which made Manay sigh.

" Do you know what? It's a waste of time to argue with such a man like you. " Manay said and all of a sudden held my wrist. I looked at him in shock but still he didn't spare me a glance and strolled back towards the mandap.

" Thank you so much that you stood by our side. " My Dad said as soon as he stopped near the mandap.

" But I don't want to burden your life by marrying my daughter. " He said and I found his words correct.

" It's not a burden, Mr. Raheja. " He said while looking at my Dad.

" Son, we don't know you.. " Before my Dad could complete his sentence he left my hand and held my father's.

" You are calling me son and that's enough. I promise I will always protect your daughter no matter what. I promise she will never complain. " He said and smiled.

I don't know why but Dad didn't say anything after that and we sat in the mandap. The ceremony started and I was looking at my father. My father has a smile on his face but tears in his eyes.

Slowly the ceremonies got over and the priest announced us as a married couple.

" You are now Mrs. Manay Bharadvaj. " He said for the first time ever he looked at me. I didn't dare to nod my head, I just stood there. He went to my father and shared some talks. My best friend brought me back to my room and packed my bags.

" He is very like a gentleman. " She said and I nodded. She knelt before me and I was sitting on the bed. She held my hands which were in my lap.

" Navi, I know you are feeling insecure. But trust me, trust him. He will never dare to break your heart. If he can fight his best friend for you then he can fight against the world for you. " She said and I pressed my lips forming a thin line.

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I came down with Jiya and saw Manay talking to someone on his phone. He turned towards me and passed me a smile. I didn't smile back but moved ahead. My father hugged, mumbling some blessings and I closed my eyes letting my tears fall.

I am going with a guy whom I don't know. My father is too not aware of him.

What if he will kill me?

What if he is being nice here?

I have seen many movies and shows like this and this thought is increasing my heart beat.

" Don't cry. " My father said while breaking the hug and wiping my tears from my cheeks. He kissed my forehead and I held his wrists.

" Don't worry. I know you will be safe. You have my number right! " He said and I nodded. I always had a phone but never used it for calling. I usually use it to read books or study material. I rarely message.

" If you feel anything wrong just type a message. " He said and I nodded my head.

" Mr. Raheja, I think we should leave. I have stuff to take care of. If you.. " Before Manay could complete his sentence my Dad hugged him.

" Stay blessed Son. " He said while patting his back and I felt Manay closing his eyes but soon he opened and broke the hug.

" Thank you. " He said with a smile on his face.

" Ready? " He asked me and I nodded. He took the bags kept near my leg and strolled out. I saw a black Mercedes parked and a chauffeur standing there. He took the Luggage from his hand and shifted it to the trunk. He came and opened the back seat door. Manay motioned me to get inside and I followed after looking at my Dad. He slipped beside me and closed the door. I waved goodbye to my friends and father.

Our journey started and I started fidgeting with my fingers.

" Nervous? " He asked and I shot him. His gray orbs were staring at me and I nodded my head.

" You are Navi right! " He called my name for the first time and it felt foreign. His language tone is different from what we speak.

" There are a few things you need to know before entering my house. " He said and I looked at him for continuation.

" First thing, I don't live in India. " He said and my eyes widened while hearing his words. It felt like I heard the scariest sentence.

" Relax. I told your father everything. I live in London. " He said and I gulped down. I never went out of the country. How will I survive there?

I looked as the driver took another turn opposite from the airport. We live in the city and I know every path.

I asked him a question and he understood.

" I am staying in a hotel. I came here to attend your wedding, I mean Gaurav's wedding and ended up getting married. " He chuckled slightly and my heart vibrated from the sound. I looked at him and he stared back at me.

" I understood the mist of the things but this look is out of my mind. " He said and I averted my gaze.

He passed me his phone and I took it. I was blushing so I avoided looking at him.

" You can type whatever you want to ask. " He said and I nodded.

" How many members are there in your family? " Out of billions of questions I got only this in my mind and typed.

" Two. Me and my grandmother. " He said and I flinched when I felt his breath on my ear. I didn't expect him this close. He leaned to see what I was typing.

" Anything else? " He spoke again and I started typing my next question with my trembling fingers.

" When are we heading to London? " I asked and looked at him and gasped at his closeness. He leaned to his side, maintaining some gap between us.

" Tomorrow morning. " He said and I passed him back his phone. He took and started checking his mails. I started looking out of the window while humming my favorite song. I made sure he won't listen.

The car came to a halt and I saw a big hotel in front of my eyes. The door opened and I saw a hand waiting for mine. I took a deep breath before placing my hand on his and a shiver ran down my spine. I smiled while looking at him and he smiled back.

We started moving ahead followed by a man with my bags.

We stood at the front of a room and I looked at the room number.

2910

He swiped his card and unlocked the room. He inserted the card back in his pocket and we entered inside.

The room was spacious. It has a king size bed in the middle with white bed sheets spread on it. There was a couch placed across it and a galss slide wall was enough to make the room breathtaking. I slid the glass and entered the balcony.

" Wow!" It was the only thing I wanted to say but couldn't.

I sighed and turned my head back to the room when I collided with an ironed body.

I lifted my head to look at Manay who was looking at me.

I lowered my head and stepped back. I can't even say sorry and I am not close to him in the way I used to converse with my friends.

" It's okay. " He said and I was shocked.

How did he understand everything in such a short time?

" You search for your clothes till then I am going to have a shower. " He said and went towards the washroom after removing his shoes along with his socks.

I came in and unzipped my bag. I locked the door and started searching for the dress to wear. I took out my night dress and waited for him to emerge out of the bathroom.

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