By

Elanur Sengel

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"How old are you, Siya?" Rana Jai Singh wondered out loud, he could actually make out from her rigid body language that this was the first time, she has ever embraced a man passionately, much to his growing dismay and shock.

Very gently he helped her back to her place, " I will turn twenty one this August." Siya answered hesitantly, trying to read his tensed face, discreetly feeling a little embarrassed. When she heard no response, she murmured a soft apology and turned around to leave the car immediately, wanting to just hide from his sharp calculating golden eyes.

"Make me understand,Siya..... how can an educated girl like you be so naïve? I refuse to believe this act that you are trying to put in front of me." He stated as a matter of fact and held her wrist softly, " I appreciate honesty, I don't expect my wife to be a sati Savitri but I do expect her to be honest and upfront." it was this last statement that made Siya flinch as if in pain, she simply got out of his car and started towards her house steps, fighting back tears.

Rana Jai Singh simply stared, his handsome almost aristocratic face expressionless, his lion like eyes narrowed with impatience, he wanted to hold her back and demand a confession but his good manners held him back, he refused to behave savagely for a slip of a girl.

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I knocked and entered my mother's room, fighting back tears, "Siya, bache..." mumma's warm gentle murmur, full of love, finally made me drop down on the floor and burst into hot painful tears, I was feeling so embarrassed and disgusted, within seconds Ranaji made me question myself and my character.

"Siya....what happened? Did ranaji drop you home?" Mumma asked me, her voice full of worry, she tried to peek outside the window, " Did something happen? Why are you crying, my love?" She dropped down on the floor next to me and enveloped me in her familiar safe comforting embrace , I buried my face in the crook of her neck, wanting to hide from everyone and everything.

"Papa never allowed me to even have a male friend, he made sure that I studied in an all girls institution for my schooling and graduation........ now all of a sudden I am told that I am to be married to a worldly man....like an obedient daughter I agree and very easily accept my role......this same man then calls me a liar and questions my motives.......within seconds i saw the glimpse of the world, you and papa sheltered me from......... but why.......what is my fault..."I cried out loud in my mother's arm, trying to justify myself, I realised why Ranaji was considered as one of the most shrewd and ruthless politician, his questions actually made me question everything.

"Siya.... Beta, every girl has to go through this transition, try to understand where Ranaji is coming from... you both are completely different people, naturally there will be clashes but you can't run away...... cry if you want to, in front of me but when your papa comes home you will say yes." For the second time in the day, I pulled back in shock and stared at my mother, my eyes wide in disbelief, " Mumma?" I whispered and shook her slightly, waiting for her to change her statement.

"Yes, my love....you will marry him, I am your mother and I will always choose the best for you, I agree that I have never given you the chance to explore and understand the opposite gender.....god has given you the most difficult man to crack but I have full faith in my daughter, she will not disappoint her mother's upbringing. This is how things happen Siya, please don't make this difficult for me and yourself........ me and your papa love you but this is your faith." She finished with tears flowing down her face, she looked tired and scared, "Siya, this match is important for you and your future, Ranaji will give you the freedom and opportunities that you deserve, please tell me that you understand what I am saying?" Mumma pulled back abruptly and cupped my face urgently, " Promise me Siya that you will be brave?"

I slumped back against the wall and took a deep breath, " When have I ever disobeyed you Mumma? I will not do anything that will upset either of you and I will try to be brave but I will not lie, Ranaji scared me today, he made me feel bad for being inexperienced and sheltered." I murmured softly, my voice hoarse, I gave Mumma an encouraging smile, " can I have some tea?"

"Of course my love." With this parting statement my mother left me defeated in her room, all alone to fight the world, she has sheltered and protected me against.

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The loud thunder made Siya close her eyes and raise her face, she smiled upon feeling the rain on her face,the noise and smell of the rain gave her a feeling of contentment and peace, filling her heart with happiness.

She felt as if the gods were trying to brighten up her dull gloomy mood, she woke up with a bad headache and a sore throat, secretly she was relieved that she had an excuse to not make an appearance in front of Rana Ji's family, who were having dinner downstairs with her parents. She stayed at home all day......thinking about her life and future, this half day of introspection along with yesterday's event gave her immense clarity and a hope for bright future.

Jai stared at the girl with a frown on his face, his future mother in law told him that she was sick and here she was getting drenched in the rain with a foolish smile on her face, he shook his head, contemplating his next coarse of action. This girl was proving to be an enigma, which was a first for him, he was simply too skilled at reading people.

"Can we talk?"He finally called out softly, not wanting her to sit in the rain in case her mother was actually telling the truth, he was actually looking forward to the dinner, much to his surprise and dismay. Her absence bothered him, he was expecting her to ignore him tonight but still be present there to express her anger.

Siya upon hearing Ranaji's voice simply opened her eyes and turned around to look at him, he was wearing a simple black turtleneck sweater and black pants, his brown locks were pushed back carelessly but still he made Siya take a deep breath in order to restart her heart. He was simply gorgeous, Siya thought out loud, making Ranaji raise both his brows, "Thank you?" he murmured in a daze himself, he was again uncertain and a little startled.

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to....not that you are not gorgeous but I didn't mean to say it out loud...sorry." Siya gushed out her apology, her cheeks bright red and warm with embarrassment. She got up abruptly and practically ran towards him, not thinking straight and ended up slipping and falling back, much to her horror and dismay.

She pressed her face against her palm, expecting him to leave and wait for her downstairs in order to give her time to compose herself like a gentleman, she believed he was but she felt strong arms wrap around her drenched form and picking her up like a baby, cradling her face against the crook of his neck, "Silly girl." She heard him murmur softly, she could sense no irritation or anger in his voice, so she simply threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly.

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Ranaji simply walked and sat down on an old plastic chair kept at our roof under the shed with me still clinging onto him like a koala bear, I simply kept my face hidden, not wanting to face him anytime soon, taking in his warmth and strength. After a few minutes of peaceful silence which almost lulled me to sleep, I felt Ranaji shift underneath me and then I remembered that I was all wet, so again I tried jumping away from him, not wanting to ruin his clothes but Ranaji simply pulled me tighter against his chest, making me frown.

"I am ruining your clothes." I finally whispered softly, my cheeks still bright red and hot with embarrassment, i felt Ranaji sigh, "It's okay...stay,they are already ruined. We might as well talk like this from now on as it will prevent you from running away from me."he murmured as a matter of fact, tightening his arms around me, making me gasp, " You make me run." I corrected him stubbornly and sat up straight in his arms to face him.

"You still haven't answered any of my yesterday's questions." He stated, his lion like gaze fixated on me, I wanted to again hide myself away from his gaze but I straightened my spine, making him again raise his brows. I cleared my throat a little and finally answered, "I want to be that girl."

Ranaji simply stared at me, making me press my lips in nervousness, " I don't know how to make you understand my emotions and point of view, I am not good with these intense conversations but I know that I can't marry you now." I stated firmly, feeling as if a weight was removed from my heart.

"You can't marry me..." Ranaji repeated slowly, his face blank and emotionless but I could see his calculative sharp eyes reading my face.

"Ranaji, aapko niche bula rahe hein." I heard my maid calling out from downstairs and again tried to got up but failed yet again, I looked at him pleadingly, trying to get up but he simply refused to comply, "Explain yourself."he demanded in his eerie calm voice and pulled me recklessly close to him, i gripped his sweater to maintain my balance and closed my eyes, not being able to handle the intensity of his gaze.

"I want to become something.... Do my post graduation,travel, experience working.......I just can't explain all of this to you....yesterday you made me realise how immature I am.....this huge divide between us. I want to grow up Ranaji I don't think I am ready to get married yet." I tried explaining with my eyes closed and my heart beating madly.

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