sty's

pieces,"I confidently stated to my dad, who was sitting next

I think it will suit you perfec

h seemed focused on their choices, so I dec

in, insisting that I also needed matching jewelry for my saris at my sasural, just like typical aunties do. Unsurprisingly, my mom agreed

our marriage, which we both agreed to. I was very happy to have him as my future husband. However, for the past few days, he has been avoiding me and

s busy or comes up with excuses. I don't know w

Okay, Shristy, today y

e covering the bill. Soon, we arri

, which we both agreed to. I was very happy to envision him as my husband. However, over the past few days, he has been avoiding me and only engaging in

ims to be busy or gives me excuses. I don't know

I confront him. I rejoined my parents, who were finaliz

The haveli looked stunning, perfectly prepared for our wedding. Tomorrow marks

ed the voice instantly. "Shristu, Shristu! I'm so happy!" Mahira exclaimed

s you so thrilled?" I a

ing my cheeks. "Mere yaar ki shadi hai!" (It's my frie

my other best friend too. It puzzled me why the men a

'll let them both come. Both brother

er was a joyful affair, but soon everyone retreated to their rooms to re

but she eventually drifted off to sleep. I settled onto my

and made my way to the sitting area. The dim light made it hard to see, but I knew i

p his perfume to

l of emotion but laced with confidence, ov

rests on mine. I may not be very short, but he is taller than me-he's 6 feet, and

oulder. "Why weren't you picking up my calls?" He holds me even tighter,

o know why. I was deep in thought when someone switched on the lights, and my gaze locked onto his dark brown eyes. I now understand why he pulled away. I am not sure how I feel right now, but after seeing h

viyan said with

er is bothering you! Just tell me, and I'll

oisture in his e

rying?" I

ybe something got in my eyes." Maybe I am thinking too much. I know now I

o his right, and finally checks behind him. When he finds no one,

u?" he asks, bending down to my h

huh?" I reply, tu

I wouldn't have asked yo

in - sho

to him; now he is mocking me. like I am nothing to him now he is mocking me.

d, embrace it and take action,"

I whisp

l,Go ahead, do it," he said with a playful g

does he know? Am I thinking too loudly

at I was thinking?" I as

can read your mind," he replied with a smirk, pa

you also didn't came to my engagement. What do you think I will forgive you, no never in this life." I was panting after unleashing my torrent of anger in one breath. Yet, through all my shouting, he simply stood there, staring at me as if I was s

ned my mouth to unleash another wave of frustration, but the words faile

ne of his, and slid his other hand into his pants pocket. When he pulled

s; you can be angry with me for as long as you want. But for now, please calm down. You're the bride, and it's not good to hold onto so much anger. Take this." He ges

way. He left me there with a bag full of Raffaello, and I couldn't help

rds. The girl who ends up with him will be incredibly lucky, I thought, as thoughts of Aviyan filled my mind.