The day has finally come, a day which will determine the beginning of another life for Lakshimi..... She knows deep down inside her that the life she is going to live from now on is nothing but a life of sorrow and saddness
She was so scared of sleeping and just to wake up to see this day. She never expected the day to break so fast as the first morning sun shine into her room
Her heart skip a bit as the sun rays touched her skin. it is like the day she was so eager and nervously looking up for what her results could turn out to be... During that time she did woke up many times in the middle of night and she couldn't sleep probably
She would have want it to be the same feeling she had that day but unlike it, instead of being nervous and eager to see her result, she is sacred of what her life could turn out to be from now on
The day she was awake all night waiting for her result is different from today because she has so much expectations and higher dreams to fulfil but everything was ruin in just a day and finally bring fort this ugly morning. She couldn't close her eyes all night as her heart keep racing without resting and she feels so scared
She is finally dressed up like a bride but her face bears no brightness nor happiness rather sorrow, saddness and fear. Even the sourness of her face couldn't hide her beauty as it shines out through the beautiful costumes and makeup gracefully applied on her, she still looks as beautiful as ever not minding the twisted sorrowful face
She has never expected to be bitter, sad, scared and angry on her wedding day. Her wedding day is one of the day she has dream big for and happily look forward to and her only saddness will be the fact of leaving her beloved mother but she will be console with the fact of visiting often but that is a different case now because her only saddness will not only be to leave her mother but she is also sad that she won't be able to live happily in her marriage. Her father has totally forbid her from coming back home after marriage. She wonders how she will bear her sorrowful burdens alone without leaning on her mother for comfort
Her wedding day which is a day she did promise herself to be happy and dance away her strength is now a day her strength is already exhausted from crying and weeping all night
She stands up from the chair to face her mother who held a teary eyes and broken heart. She can't believe she gonna bid her daughter a farewell today
She will no longer cuddle her to sleep sometimes in the night, she will no longer feed her again or do most of the things they do together
She is starting her life once again and a journey of becoming a mother but it will be easier for her if she is there to support and guide her but that won't be possible since her husband has ruin it all
She wonders how she is going to live without her daughter in her life, her husband has not only forbid her daughter from visiting but he also forbids her from visiting her daughter in her new home. This order is too hard to keep, she is scared she might break it one day
Unlike the day Lakshimi's future husband visited when she threw herself in her mother's arms pouring down the tears but today is a little bit different... That day, she was still able to stay close with her mother for like two days but today immediately leaving her mother's arms she may no longer be in her arms again
"Oh! mother" she whimpers, tears couldn't give her the chance to speak out as she throw herself into her mother's arm not wanting to let go, she is afraid to let go
"Lakshimi" menka whimpers in return hugging her so tight, they both pour out their heart.... They were able to release the tears, it kind of free some burden off their shoulders
Lakshimi hasn't stop thinking of Abhijit, the more she thinks about him the much pains she felt in her heart... The pain is just too much for her, she wonders if she is ever going to endure it
"You have to be strong my daughter, promise me that you will be strong for me because this is not the end of the road.... The almighty will continue to be with you" menka mumble cupping her daughter's soaked face wetted by tears
"Is so hard to promise mother but because of you I will try and be strong, I will live to know what ugly tommorow holds for me
I still have to live for you and for Abhijit... I must fight through this, I can never be separated from you like father wanted"
"You still love him don't you, you still love Abhijit?" Menka ask with broken heart, she can feel the pain Lakshimi felt for leaving the one she loves to marry another
"Yes mother, I love him with all my being..... Am afraid that my heart can never beat for someone else. Even though am getting married, my heart still loves him so much. I love only him mother, only him" Lakshimi mutter. Menka tried sniffing back the tears as she hugs her one more
"Am sure everything will be alright one day, I am totally sure of it. We can't do anything but that doesn't mean the almighty can't do anything either" menka add
***
Like the other day, the musical sound emitting from the forceful beating of the drum filled the air as Abhishek flashy cars were packed at a distance and he is seen walking to Mr Kumar house with lots of people behind him
The crowd were cheering him up shouting out his name as he dressed so classical and riches speaks on his body. His steps can easily be counted as he takes one foot before the other taking his time
His ego is something else, he never ceases to show his pride and to remind people that he is still the great Abhishek Singh. His aura filled the air as the scent of him got most girl thrilling
His deep black eyes is an expressionless one as you can't read his mood through his eyes
His stare only can imput a thousand fear in someone, his stares are cold and neutral. Just a mere looking at him, no one needs to be reminded that he is a great warrior and a fearless one at that. He doesn't need gun or any weapon, just his voice alone can act as a thousand weapons for him
He walks with might and showcase the power and authority in him. His handsome face shines bright and lots of girls envied Lakshimi at the moment, Abhishek is a man most girls dreams to be with even if it is just his mistress but Lakshimi got the opportunity of being his wife.... It is such a great honour to the family of chatruvadi to have Abhishek as their in law
Ever since the day he came visiting, all Mr Kumar neighbors are nicely to him, those that offend him brought many gifts to ask for his forgiveness... No one wants to be on his bad list any longer. They don't want to risk their life quarrelling Abhishek's in law
The cheering noise from the crowd was so defending, lots of girls wish one of their finger could be able to touch him... They only want to feel him even if it is just for once but no chance were given to them as the guards makes sure to block their part
Meerah walks gracefully with so much pride on Abhishek right side, her expensive gorgeous saree shinning through the morning sun while Durga walks majestically on the other side
Meerah is one great person many girl has always wish to be in her shoes, she has been with Abhishek for over nine years of his life.... She is so much envied by lots of girls and hated by most for her arrogant attitude and nonchalant behavior
She wears a fake forced smile on her face as her shoulder is straight and high, she is definitely not happy with this marriage but she won't let it show.... She only have her plans off her sleeve and she knows what her spirit can do
They were welcome in like the other day Abhishek visited, Rivati usually put her fake smile.... Her heart is full of anger as the greatness of Lakshimi's marriage struck her, she can't forget all these mess was made by her but she will still turn things to her advantage.
The big sitting room of Mr Kumar was decorated in its stunning beauty, as lights shines which brightly illuminated the wide large sitting room though the day is break
The whole place is bathed with flowers as it's beauty shines out, everyone present will know that this wedding is no just wedding because of it's costly decorations. The whole place looks stunningly ineffable hovering it's beauty
Many people of high class are present to witness the wedding, the place is filled with people hovering and dancing around rejoicing at it's peak though some came with an envy and jelouse heart
Many ceremony has already been done before the wedding like the heana ceremony where heana was applied on Lakshimi's palm and Abhishek name written on it. Like the heana ceremony everybody is full of jubilation as they dance out their strength but Lakshimi held no smile at all, her face covers in saddness
At one end was prepared for the couple to take their vows and the priest is already waiting for them. Abhishek gently took his seat as they all waited patiently for Lakshimi
In less than some minutes, Lakshimi slowly and gently walk down the stairs stunning in beauty, her face covered as usual as a bride. Meerah drift her eyes to stare at her, she could only see the veil on her face ... Her stares were becoming so defeating as her fist ball in anger, she can't deny it... She is always angry whenever Abhishek is getting married, she hates it a lot and she won't spare any girl or whosoever it is that has the audacity to marry Abhishek. Abhishek is hers and hers only
Abhishek couldn't know when the smile escape his lips as Lakshimi walks down the stairs, menka and prachi stands on her both side walking her down the smile. Prachi heart is burning in anger but she has faith in her mother's plan, she might as well not be able to stop this wedding but she can ruin the marriage. She puts on a fake smile as menka was trying to smile, she really wants to hide her hurt feelings
They finally walk down the stairs and Lakshimi joins Abhishek as they sit opposite the priest who was busy making some incantation
Lakshimi's heart was beating so fast as she tried everything possible to hold back the tears under that veil, her mind wouldn't stop thinking about Abhijit as she is scared, if she is actually doing the right thing
She really want to stop this wedding but her hands are tight, she breaths in heavily, she wants her heart to accept her ugly fate
Menka was ask to tie their garment together which she did with a heavy heart, she can't believe the wedding is actually taking place and very soon she won't be able to see her daughter again, she place a ball of sweet in their palm as instructed by the priest
Lakshimi place her palm on Abhishek's palm, her heart kind of skip and she felt shiver down her spine as their flesh met
Abhishek stare at her through the veil, he wonders what it is about this girl that her mere touch actually arouse something in him
Everyone stands round the small alter made for the wedding vows as the priest continues to make some incantation
"Take this vermilion and rub it across her forehand" the priest speaks up after some time and Lakshimi's heart skip a big time and she grip her sari gulping down in fear... She can't believe this is actually happening, she is actually getting married
Abhishek glance at Lakshimi before taking a pinch from the vermilion, Meerah heart was ragging in so much anger as she watch Abhishek slowly rub the vermilion across Lakshimi's forehead by raising the veil a little but couldn't see her face properly. Menka gasp, she fought back the tears
Lakshimi wide her eyes under the veil as she tighten her grip on the saree, she was forced to allow the tears slide down. She actually did allow this to happen, she couldn't do anything to stop the wedding.... She should have fought harder
"Also Wear this wedding chain on her neck" the priest add and Abhishek took the necklace
He stare at Lakshimi whose heart is beating fast for some while before he gently wear the chain on her neck. Lakshimi shut her eyes in defeat, is over... There is no way she can do anything about it, the beginning of her sorrow has started. Rivati bite her lips in anger as she watch everything so as prachi
"You can stand up now to take your wedding vows so the wedding will be complete" the priest said. a ring of flowers was hung round their neck by Durga and menka
Lakshimi breaths out in broken heart, Abhishek stands up and give out his hand to her wearing either smirk or smile. Lakshimi stare at his hand, she wanted to ignore him but something in her warns her to behave
She gently give out her hand to him as he raise her up, Meerah watch in so much resentment
They both walk round the fire at the center of the small alter for seven times. Everyone present continues throwing flower at them as they walk
Lakshimi can feel that each step she takes walks her into pains and agony, she walks round the fire as walking wood her heart not ceasing from beating hard.
"The wedding vows is completed, I hear by declare you two husband and wife" the priest add and Lakshimi could hear the voice resounding more than ten times in her head
At that moment she didn't understand the courage that came into her as she slide down the last tears, she is ready to accept her fate and what her destiny installs for her. Menka was still fighting the tears, she prays to the almighty that her daughter finds happiness and peace in her new home
Meerah wants to see the face under that veil, she wants to know why it should be her of all people and what could attract Abhishek to her
Abhishek was ask by the priest to reveal the face of his bride cos the wedding vows is over
A smile crept under his lips, he so much wants to see the face again .. the angelic face he saw the other day, a face that looks innocent and fragile
As his hands move slowly on the veil trying to lift it up, Lakshimi could feel her heart rising up to her throat, her heart beat rhyming with her nervousness... She couldn't explain why she is feeling nervous is not like this is the first time he will be seeing her face, he has already saw her face the other day
She shut her eyes tight as he continues drawing the veil up. Meerah eyes were fixed on Lakshimi with no expression on her face
Finally Abhishek uncovers her face as her lashes met with her eye lids down to the tip of her flesh.
She flap her eyes open and her dim black lashes flew up revealing her deep ocean gorgeous eyes her face thrown down, her eyes fixed on the floor.
Abhishek couldn't help it but let out a soft smile which Meerah notice and ball her fist. Her anger is burning because no matter how she wants to deny it, Lakshimi is the most beautiful girl she has ever seen, she is indeed beautiful. Her skin looks so white and smooth, her ocean blue eyes so beautiful and captivating, she looks nothing like and Indian.... She will need to get rid of her as fast as possible, though she knew Abhishek as someone who knows nothing about love, she still fears that her thinking might turn to a doubt and her doubt turn to reality
Abhishek slowly tilt her face up to stare into her captivating eyes, Meerah balled fist became more tight as her face burns in so much anger, she has never seen Abhishek face so bright and neutral like this, his lips held a curved smile
Lakshimi gulp down as she stare directly into Abhishek dim black eyes, her breath rising and falling heavily, his lips held a smirk or rather a smile. She couldn't take it anymore so she quickly took her face down to catch a breath and forcefully gulp down nothing
"You can now seek blessings from your elders" the priest finally said.
Lakshimi slowly stare up at Abhishek and threw her face down at once, Abhishek eyes were fixed on her not until they were both taking their elders blessings
"Bless you my child, may you always be happy" menka couldn't hold back the tears anymore as she allows them to flow
Lakshimi round her arms on her mother's shoulders and they engage in a tight hug, she feels like not letting her go... She will dearly miss her mother. She hopes her father would change his decision and allows her visit home. Finally they parted from the hug but it was so hard for Lakshimi to do, how can she be able to live without her mother who is the only one she has
"Bless you both" Rivati fake a smile as she tries to hide her anger. They also took blessings from Durga and Mr Kumar. Lakshimi stare at Mr Kumar, she loves her father so much and hope he will spare her a little bit of his love and care one day
Her relationship with him was about working out when the situation ruined it all and now her father feels so ashamed of her and even forbids to see her face again after marriage... It hurts her so dearly, that her heart feels like breaking apart
"I love you father" she mumble as she hugs him without his knowledge. He wanted to push her away but saves his pride because of people around. Lakshimi thought of this as an opportunity to be so close to her father even if it is just for once
"I love you so much" she add as the tears flow. Mr Kumar didn't even hug her back but that doesn't matter to her, at least she was able to hug her father, that is just enough for her
She finally part the hug, her face soaked in tears as she gently wipe them
More flowers were being thrown at them as flashes of camera filled the air, cheerings and clapping
"The bride looks so beautiful" a woman among the mist said to the other woman besides her. Meerah overhead them and flash them a glare but they shrug instead, to them they were only saying the truth of what they saw
**
It was so hard for Lakshimi to say goodbye to her mother but she finally did, it hurts her heart. No matter what, she will get her father to forgive her and she will be able to see her mother again
She stare once more at their house as tears slide down her cheeks. She remembers all the memories and then it stuck at her that it is difficult to let go of all those memories
The ceremony is over and it is a grand one, everyone enjoyed their selves as there are lots of meriments except Lakshimi, she wasn't happy at all
***
Lakshimi is standing on the door way of the ineffable stunning mansion, her hands gripping tight the sari
She can hear the beating of her heart, she is about to step foot into her new home and it looks like her life is about to change for good or bad
Durga carried the welcoming plate as she did the usual ritual. After that, Lakshimi was ask to use her leg and fall the small pot full of rice
"We welcome every daughter in law of this family by this tradition. You will have to fall the pot of rice and then step foot into the watery vermilion before walking in" Durga did said
Lakshimi close her eyes and breath in before using her foot to fall the pot of rice and after that she steps foot inside the watery vermilion and starts counting her steps
Her movements were slow but steady, the more she walks the more scared she becomes of what her life could be but she needs to be strong for her mother... She will have to bear the pains
"Welcome into our family" Durga said lovely as she hugs her gently, Lakshimi could feel that she is being really nice to her but the stares Meerah is giving her is making her more scared than she is. She wonders who she is or could she be one of Abhishek wife as it is said he has two wives left out of the five wives he married
Lakshimi was able to look round the beautiful and big sitting room of the mansion as maids and guards walks doing one thing or the other around while some stands with them
The mansion is partially batted with gold and she can see how rich Abhishek is, she only heard that he is a very rich and powerful man but what she is seeing now convinced her a lot
Money speaks louder than anything in this mansion, everything present in it looks classical and expensive. She wonders how someone can be this rich
Some ritual was performed to welcome her in as a new daughter in law, the whole time Lakshimi's heart was still heavy... She badly needs privacy to pour out her heart through tears. She couldn't get the thought of Abhijit off her mind, she hopes her father stick by his words and release him as he promised so that her sarcrifice won't be in vain
When everything was done, her heart still wasn't at rest as it keeps racing to every angle. Just then Abhishek receives a call, he excused himself and walks out with his guards following him behind. Lakshimi was able to spare him just a glance as he walks out. Meerah also walks out striding upstairs through the wide long staircase, she didn't forget to glare at Lakshimi
"The call must probably be from work and important, he is a very busy man but believe me am sure he will make out some time for you tonight" Durga cuts in
"I will take you to your room now" she add and lead the way, Lakshimi follows sluggishly trying not to fall because her body feels so weak to carry her
They took another step and arrive at a hallway which they walks for some while before arriving in front of the room prepared for Lakshimi
Durga gently creak the door open and they walk in. The room is a woa! So beautiful and stunningly decorated, the fragrance in the room could send shiver down a spine. Just like the sitting room, the room is partially batted with gold and it is so big and wide... Lakshimi wonders if she is going to stay in such big room alone, even the bed looks three times bigger than her bed. The bed was decorated with flowers
"New sarees has been arranged for you in the wardrobe and more to come, I believe Abhishek instructed you shouldn't come with your clothes.... Feel free and feel at home because this is your home now" Durga said, Lakshimi only flash her a weak smile but she won't accept this place as her home... She don't think she will ever be happy here
"The maids will shortly come in to get you ready for tonight, as you know today is your wedding night and it a kind of tradition for wives to be with their husband on their wedding night" Durga chip in and Lakshimi's heart skip a big time as she gulp down nervously or she might be scared...
Impossible, that will never be possible... She will never allow any man apart from Abhijit to touch her, she will definitely not allow it and luckily she came prepared, she must do everything possible not to get in that man's bed... Her heart will never accept him, she can never love him
"I will get going now, if you need anything feel free to inform me... A maid will be assigned to you as your personal maid, she will help you master the mansion more better" Durga add with a smile before leaving, she watch as Durga left the room
She quickly raise her saree up and bring out a portion in a small bottle the moment Durga left the room. Her heart was beating so fast as she stare at the bottle. The medicine man who gave her this said that it will be able to make her temperature high making people to believe that she is sick but the drug will kind of make her a little bit weak once she take it
She believes that once she takes the drug and pretend to be sick, Abhishek wouldn't need her service tonight and she will be able to escape from spending the night with him. She is ready to do anything just so he won't touch her even for once
She was about opening the bottle to empty the whole content into her mouth but the door flap open and Meerah walk in with a fake smile on her face. Lakshimi recognized her as the lady who keeps glaring at her, she quickly hide the bottle in her saree as she stare straight up at Meerah not wanting her to suspect anything... She wonders what she wants in her room
Meerah scruntinize Lakshimi from head to toe still faking and forcing out a smile out from her lips. Then suddenly the smile disappeared as she stare blazingly at her, her shoulder high, her face straight.