Akaash POV:-
Finally, this day came.
Teja's birthday and Teja's wedding is today.
I have to stop this wedding at any cost.
I saw How Tanish treated Teja at Haldi and Engagement ceremony.
I came to know that Teja's mother is suffering from blood cancer.
That means the Tanish bastard forced Teja into this marriage.
Teja is marrying him for the sake of her mother.
Oh, God. I was so stupid that I insulted Teja in front of the whole hospital.
But I have to stop this marriage at any cost.
This time one person is helping me with this plan.
That person is Srishti.
Yes, Srishti knew everything, and she wanted to help Teja because she knew how much she suffered.
Srishti loves Tanish, and she didn't want him to do any mistakes which he regrets in the future.
I am so grateful for her.
Right now, Srishti is with Tanish, and she told me to talk with Teja. So, she can elope from here.
She will handle everything.
So, I am waiting for Teja when she is alone in her room.
God, please help me.
If she didn't elope with me, then her life will be hell.
I don't want that.
I know how beasty is Tanish. He will ravish her badly.
He will break her that she will never be able to mend herself.
Teja POV;-
This day has finally come.
My wedding day!!!
I don't know why did I say Tanish "Tanish Ji" last night.
But, I know today he will become my husband.
I will commit to becoming his wife in front of the Agni Devta(God of Fire) and the whole society.
So, I will give Tanish a chance again today.
I accept my fate.
But if he did something bad to me, then I will not accept him at any cost.
But my mind and heart are fighting with each other.
My mind is saying to me that don't let your self-esteem, pride crush under his feet. I need to Runaway from everything.
My heart is telling me to give him one last chance. Even you have to crush your pride for once.
I can't crush my dignity, self-esteem, and pride.
My body trembled with this thought.
Mom gave me Haldi in the morning, and I applied it to my body while unwrapped the bandage from my hand.
She told me that Bubbly would help me with the bath, but I refused as I want to be alone for some time.
I wash without any problem as I am feeling numb inside.
I didn't even feel pain in my hands.
I wore a bathrobe and came towards the mirror.
I look at myself.
My eyes are void of any emotion.
My lips are thin because of dryness.
I look at my hands. Henna was shining in my hands, and Tanish's name filled with my cuts.
Tanish's name is shining the most in my hands, and I chuckled.
I composed myself and put on the mask of a fake smile, and went towards my wardrobe.
I wore a cream suit as I have to go to get ready after the Bengals Puja.
I look at the time which shows 2 pm.
I woke up around 10 pm, but I went for a bath late.
I went downstairs quickly and sat on the mat with the priest.
That means I came on time.
Maa smiled at me.
Bubbly, Jassi, so-called father, and so-called grandma is also present with some of our relatives.
The priest started puja and dipped my bangles in the milk.
After some time, puja finished.
Maa wrapped my eyes with a cloth, and Jassi wears me the bangles in my hands and wrapped the red cloth around the bangles.
Maa removed the cloth from my eyes and told me to get ready.
I nodded and left towards my room.
I put the on my dressing drawer, and then a few females entered my room and said, " Mam, we are here to ready you. "
I nodded and started their work on me for god know how long.
They applied the mask on my face and then did spa.
They washed my hair and dried them.
After that, they told me to wear my lehenga.
I nodded and entered my bathroom with my lehenga.
I wore that quickly, but I wasn't able to clip my blouse on the backside.
So, I called one woman inside, and she helped me.
Then we went outside, and they started adjusting my dupatta.
After that, they work on my hair and make-up.
" Please, my make-up must be natural. " I ordered politely, and they nodded with a smile.
I closed my eyes and let them do their work for God knows how long.
" Mam, you can open your eyes now. " I heard the makeup artist said and I opened my eyes and gasped.
I was looking so beautiful as they took out my side hair and curled them near my ear.
My hair is tied in a bun beautifully, and my makeup is natural but enhancing.
They set the mang tika and chunar on my head and helped me wearing with other accessories.
When they were done I was not able to recognize myself.
I look at the time which shows 6 pm.
Bubbly and Anamika di entered my room.
Both are looking so beautiful.
Anamika Di wore a Rajesthani Traditional lehenga.
On the other hand, Bubbly wore a fancy and modern lehenga.
" Oh, God. Teja, you are looking so beautiful, little sister. " Anamika di said, and I smiled and thanked her.
They came near and wore me Kanware.
They are looking at me with shock as I didn't even flinch.
They touch my cuts, but it didn't pain me.
" Teja, you are healing perfectly. " Di said, and Bubbly giggled.
" How do I tell you that I am not healing, but I am numb because of the pain in my heart. " My subconscious said, and I nodded.
" That's good. Let's go now for the Kanvare ritual. " Bubbly said enthusiastically, and we giggled and left the room.
I was standing on the terrace, and all unmarried females stood below me on the ground floor.
I collide my kanvares together, and it falls on one of my relatives.
I smiled and turned towards my sisters, " Can you guys leave me alone for some time? "
They nodded in understanding, and I entered my room and locked it.
I put my head on the door and breath heavily.
I turned and saw Akaash.
I become shocked and unlocked my door. So anyone can open it.
" Akaash, what are you doing here? " I asked tried to maintain my anger.
Akaash's eyes showed love for me.
He is looking at me with love, passion, amusement, and concern.
He closed his eyes and composed himself first. He opened his eyes and looked at me seriously.
" Teja, please listen to me first. " Akaash said and put his hand on my shoulder, and I shifted back.
" Don't touch me, Akaash. Tell me, what do you want to say? " I yelled.
His eyes showed hurt but mask it immediately.
" Teja, I know the truth behind your marriage. Tanish forced you to marry him. " Akaash confessed, and I look at him with shock.
I composed myself quickly and retorted, " Akaash, what the hell are you saying? I am marrying Tanish willingly. "
" Teja, don't lie to me. I know how much you hate Tanish because of what he said to you in the past.
But, please, he will make your life hell, Teja.
Please, elope with me. I will take care of everything.
You don't need to worry about the thing. " Akaash replied desperately, and I shook my head. Tears threatened to come out in my eyes.
But I controlled them and closed my eyes.
I opened my eyes with fury and slapped Akaash.
He looked at me with shock, and I yelled, " Have you gone mad, Akaash?
How can you say to a bride to elope from her marriage with you? HUH!!!
I am marrying Tanish willingly because he apologized to me and confessed his love for me. "
He caught my shoulders and pushed me near the wall.
" Teja, you are lying.
I know your mother is suffering from blood cancer, and he threatened you if you didn't marry him, then he will destroy your family.
He will make your life hell. " He yelled near my face, and I caught his shoulders because of terror.
His eyes are scaring me.
But, I controlled my emotions and pushed him away with my whole strength.
" Do you even know what you are saying? Yes, my mother is suffering from cancer, but her illness is not the reason why I am marrying Tanish.
I love Tanish since school. I am marrying him because he comes to my house with his parents.
He apologized to me for his wrongdoings.
He had done a mistake, and I forgive him. It was all my will. No one forced me. " I yelled with anger.
He looked at me, trying to find a lie in my eyes but found none.
He sighed in relief and said, " Alright, I wish you a happy life. "
With that, he left and closed the door, and I fell to the ground.
I lost my best friend today.
WHY???
WHY CAN'T I RAN AWAY FROM EVERYTHING???
" You can't crush anyone's happiness for your selfishness!!! " My subconscious replied, and I sighed.
I am tired!!!
I am tired from everything!!!
So, I laughed and laughed because I can't cry and ruin my make-up.
Anyone will be suspicious of me.
I stood from the ground and sat on the chair in front of the mirror.
I looked at myself and smiled.
Today, Tanish will get what he wanted, a weak Teja!!
A PATHETIC TEJA!!!
That is His best gift on my birthday.
I will get the hell on my birthday.
That is the best gift I have ever received on my birthday.
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