It's terrifying how fast time flies!

3 days.

3 days flew away like lightning, piling up a storm in my heart!

THE DAY has arrived!

I know this is one of the stupidest decisions I have ever taken, but still it felt good. At Least now, Megha has a second chance.

"You are the most beautiful bride I've ever seen" I swiftly turned around to see dad smiling, standing near the door.

Forcing a smile, I walked towards him and hugged him.

Change.

A lot of things are going to change today.

New home. New people to live with. New bonds with new people.

I would never get a chance to stay happy, and dance in the middle of the living room on top of the couch, like a hooligan.

Or eat bowls of ice-cream to suffice my midnight cravings.

"--But something is indeed missing, " Dad added as I withdrew from the hug.

"Huh-what?"

"Your precious smile."

Oh that.

"You are going to be perfectly fine here Suha. Trust me, your Dad always knows the best for you." He smiled and slowly added," Do you know why I didn't object to this marriage?"

"Because you always stand by my decision, " I added with a grin.

"Haha. Well no, this guy whom you are going to marry, he is rude, I know that, but he has a heart of gold"

"He told you that himself?" I sighed.

Of course, what can you expect from him?

Afterall he is a self centered, conceited Narcissist.

"I have seen it myself. I can't go around and get some nincompoop to marry my smart and beautiful daughter. I had personal agents hired to check about him, the day before your engagement. I wanted him to be the perfect match for you.

But fortunately or unfortunately for you, He is someone whom I want my daughter to marry. So I am not going to worry like your mom or sister about this. I know you are going to live like a Queen" Dad kissed my forehead.

I was almost on the verge of tearing up. Dad had always wanted me to have the best, but how come I didn't even notice dad's love behind this huge decision.

"Oh my God" Megha gasped in a low voice as she entered the room, gawking at me from top to bottom.

I was getting ready in one of the guest rooms in Vikram's home.

"This is the best bridal dress I have ever come across " She jumped, and the grumpy face she had turned into a sweet smile.

Vikram's mom had ordered this heavy bridal red lehenga. I wonder how she had them designed within three days. She got it from Sabyasachi.

Can you believe it? Sabyasachi!!!

Megha has been angry and upset for the past three days. She was doing nothing but sulking around with a baby face. She was still not okay with me getting married.

Downstairs, heavy preparations were taking place, despite calling it a small wedding.

Mom had told me, only a very few close relatives were invited from our side, and so was from their side.

Never knew, I would be getting married like this, under such circumstances.

"I will wait downstairs " Dad smiled and left the room, while his words were still ringing in my head.

"I wish all happiness for you Suha.

If at all any idiots from this house ill-treat you, just give me a call, I will come and break all of their noses"

Who needs an elder brother, when you have such a sister.

"Especially that maleficent evil lady. If she loads you with works to do or asks you to cook, tell me, I will punch her on her face" Mom said sternly as she entered the room.

But I felt it to be funny !

"Of course, I will inform you both," I chuckled.

Only these two have the talent to always brighten my mood.

And has equal talent in spoiling my mood as well.

"Are you ready for it? A new change?" Mom asked in a low voice.

Am I?

I don't think so.

"I hope it turns out to be a beautiful change and not the opposite. I spoke to your maleficent soon to be mother-in-law, There won't be any trouble for you regarding your studies. Concentrate and shine well Suha. You are born to shine and spread happiness" Mom kissed me and turned towards Megha, " I am leaving, bring her down to the dias in a few minutes. " Megha nodded as mom left the room.

The last one month has been one hell of a ride.

• • • • •

Megha shook my shoulder vigorously as I jumped out of my trance.

You know the answer. Yes, I was daydreaming.

I turned to my left and stared at her giving the 'What-is-your-problem' look, while she averted her gaze to my right, towards--Vikram, clad in cream coloured Sherwani.

The priest has been chanting the mantras for almost ages.

I turned to my right and my eyes grew wide, as Vikram bent over, and tied the nuptial chain around my neck, as I was gawking at him, looking into his eyes, while he was not even looking at me.

Oh no.

I think I should run back to my home. Right now!!

It isn't too late to run away, I guess.

Within no time, he filled my hairline with Vermillion.

Shit. Shit.

It's over. My whole life is over.

I could hear all of them leaving a huge sigh, happily, while I was busy cursing myself.

Photographers were indeed present, but under the condition of not leaking any of the pictures to the media or anywhere else.

"Congratulations Mrs.Malhotra" Rohit came forward with a wide smile across his face, as he stood next to Megha.

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Megha strode from that place and stood far away from him. She hasn't been taking to him since that day.

Okay, this is fun.

But unfortunately, my life wasn't !

• • • • •

Mom,Dad and Megha had left a while ago, whereas the small family circle had left long ago.

I felt so strange, as Mrs.Malhotra was guiding me to his room.

His room.

Note that. She is taking me to the door to hell.

Why not give me a separate room, considering the 'n' number of rooms they have in this freaking mansion.

"Everything may seem disturbing and not acceptable for you today, or even for some more weeks. But you will always be loved and cherished as a member of this family. Live your life to the fullest." She smiled genuinely, as she opened the door to Hell.

As she walked in, I followed her as I stepped inside and ---

Holy Crap.

"I actually wanted to renovate this room, before you came in, but--Vikram said he would chop my head off. I just hope--you would feel comfortable here" she grimaced.

Comfortable?

I would gladly die here.

"I will be fine" I shrugged.

"Okay, There--" she pointed towards the right side of the bed, " There is a closet inside that door, I have even got enough clothes and accessories for you and arranged them. You can wear whatever you like."

That wasn't necessary at all.

"I will leave now" She caressed my face with her palm and left the room.

Trust me, she has split personality disorder and her son has Bipolar disorder.

You never know, when they will act sweet and when they will not.

Taking a deep breath, and carrying that heavy lehenga, I sank into the bed.

I don't know what answers I am going to give Aishu and Anki.

I wasn't allowed to invite Aisha or Ankita or anyone else, which was kinda making me feel guilty, also considering the number times, I have lied to them since morning.

They have no idea about this marriage!

How can I even tell them on Monday?

Well, At Least I have two days in between to think of an excuse to give them.

I sighed, when the door opened swiftly, as Vikram barged in with a grumpy face and threw the fabric that was tied around his head, on the bed.

"Very happy, aren't you?" He scowled at me.

"Haha, you wish" I said with a straight face.

And that's why he is called Mr.Narcissist.

With an obnoxious face he walked to the nearby table and picked up something and walked towards the bed, " Have this and--"

"Sorry, I don't accept gifts from anyone. Especially not from you" I rolled my eyes.

"Gift? For you? That day would be the end of my life. Now shut up and look at this" He handed over a book.

And that is how I embarrass myself by opening my stupid mouth.

I opened the book and read aloud, "Vikram and Suhana's--" I paused, confused.

"--Book of rules?"

What the fudge!

"These are some rules we have to maintain between ourselves.

In short words, I won't give a shit about your life and expect the same from you. Your problem is your problem, my problem is my problem. We are just namesake husband and wife.

This book is kind of an agreement between us, Understand?" He raised his eyebrows.

"Well Hmm--Cool. I like this." I maintained a low voice as I flipped through the pages.

As long as he doesn't interfere in my life!

"And most importantly, this should stay between us. No one else should know about this" He said in his cold voice.

Just 6 more months, and then I will complete my masters in medicine. And after that I can manage everything on my own.

If possible, I will move away from him and work somewhere else.

Rule 1 : One shouldn't interfere with the other person's personal life.

And I flipped through some more pages as I read the other rules.

"You can sleep on the couch" He murmured.

"What ?" I screamed.

"What what?" He sighed, as he was about to enter his closet.

"This is not fair! Why don't you sleep on the couch" I hissed.

"Because this is my room" He smirked and moved to his closet.

This is so stupid!

It was almost 2am. He was murdering his laptop on his bed, while I was flipping through that book, sitting on the couch.

I didn't feel like going to the closet to change my clothes, so I was in the same outfit.

Well, I felt it to be awkward to gush into his closet as if it was mine.

I removed all the jewellery and other accessories and kept it aside.

After a while, I was feeling tired, as I placed the book and phone aside and sinked into the couch.

And within a few minutes, the lights were turned off, as the entire room sunk into darkness. And nothing disturbed the silence of the long night.

Well well, what a beginning!

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