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As I entered into the house, I saw that the entire Tandel family were sitting there except Raj.

Where is he?

I greeted them all by saying "Namaste" and as per hindu culture, I touched the feet of Mr. and Mrs. Tandel respectfully.

They kept their palms over my head simultaneously and graced me with their auspicious blessings.

I don't know why? But the situation seems quite awkward to me so, I excused myself.

I came all the way up to my room in order to freshen up and also to change this uncomfortable uniform.

I switched into a simple red colour kurti and paired it with white colour leggings.

When I was almost ready to go downstairs, Mrs. Tandel entered into my room.

Strange! What is she doing here in my room?

I thought that she would never want to see my face ever again because she was the one who seemed very hurt because of the unsuccessful alliance between me and her son.

But right now she is here in my room standing in front of me and smiling. Weird!

"I hope! I didn't disturb you Karuna?", She enquired.

"Oh no no Aunty not at all, please come sit down.", I welcomed her as politely as I could and gestured her to sit down on the bed.

"You might be wondering, What am I doing here instead of being downstairs with everyone, ain't you?", She said.

I just looked at her in confusion and sheepish smile.

Although I wanted to say 'yes' but did otherwise and stayed quite.

"Karuna listen to me very carefully because whatever I am going to tell you now, it's very important and might change your life.", She said in a serious tone.

What is she going to tell me that has the tendency to change my life?

Now I am even more curious and confused as well.

"I am listening aunty.", I assured her.

"You know why are we here?", She enquired.

"I think for Riya and Karan!", I replied doubtfully.

"Yes, you are right but there is one more and very important reason behind our arrival."

I squeezed my eyebrows and looked at her confusedly.

"One more reason!", I asked being puzzled.

"Listen Karuna I don't have any problem with Karan's and Riya's relationship even Riya also likes him but I want something from you."

"From me?", I enquired.

As far as long she is pursuing this conversation I am getting more and more confused. Why can't she spill everything clearly instead of going round and round.

"Yes, "

"What do you mean by the sacrifice of 3 years?", I blurted out nonplussed.

"You will have to do the contract marriage with my son, for three years."

"What! But how is this possible? You very well know that your son is not interested in women, he is Gay. Still, you are forcing him to marry a girl and now you are doing the same thing with me also.", I bashed out on her angrily.

"Oh hello! Who told you that my son is gay?", She backfired with equal anger.

"Huh! I know everything Aunty. He himself had told me.", I responded confidently.

"Oh my God! That's why you rejected him?", She asked in shocking manner.

"Obviously! How could I marry with a Gay?", I answered disgustingly.

She seems quite confused by my revelation, I don't want to reveal all of it like this but I didn't have any other options left. She wants me to marry her son and that to a contract marriage. But why?

"I knew it. Something is definitely wrong.", She said.

I don't understand, How can someone be so selfish? Why she can't accept her son's truth and let him live his life the way he wants to?

"What could be more wrong than you forcing your own son to marry a girl when you very well know that he is Gay?", I taunted her.

"Stop calling him Gay again and again. He is not Gay. He lied to you.", She shouted angrily being offended.

"What! But why would he do that to me?", I enquired.

"Because he doesn't wants to get married to anyone.", She wishpered sadly.

Now I am understanding everything.

Why a girl picked up my call, Why she sounded like she was seducing someone and then starts to breathe heavily.

She might be making out with Raj and I think she must be a prostitute because any decent girl will never do such cheap things with any other girl and I guess that's why she was also able to circulate my number so fast and easily, just within a time span of one night.

Does it means that Raj already knows about all these unknown calls that I am getting since morning?

Wah! His mistress is trying to ruin my reputation and now his mother wants us to get married and asking me to sacrifice my 3 years on him. Bullshit!

"Say something Karuna. Why are you silent?"

"What should I say Aunty? Your son is pathetic. He lied to me.

Because of 'your son' my parents ignored me for whole one week.

Because of 'your son' I am getting calls from many unknown numbers.

And you know why they are calling me?

Because they all think that I am a prostitute and wants to lay down with me.", I bashed out angrily.

She became shocked after listening my allegations against her son.

"Prostitute but how?", She enquired.

"Better you go and ask your son about all this mess which one of his mistress has created.", I said while gritting my teeth irritatedly.

"Mistress? My son doesn't have any mistresses.", She defended her son.

"Oh really?", I mocked at her.

Before I could say anything else, my phone started ringing.

Tring! Tring! Tring!

I checked the name of caller, it's Mr. Shah calling.

I am glad that he called me at this correct moment.

Without wasting any second I picked up his call and turn on the loud speaker.

"Hello Mr Shah.", I greeted him.

"Hello Miss Karuna, my officers have caught that girl who had circulated your number. She will be under our custody any moment.

Mr. Raj Tandel is also here with us in the police station.

I want you to visit the police station as soon as possible for further investigation."

"That's great Mr. Shah. I will be there just in a blink of your eye."

I cut the call and looked at her face. she seems in shock.

"Now what will you say about it?", I enquired.

"Oh God! That's why he didn't pick up our calls because he was in the police station.", She said in horror.

Within a flash she went out of my room and I followed her.

"Sunil Ji! Sunil Ji! Our son is in the police station.", She said loudly while going down the stairs.

Every one became shocked and stood up abruptly from their respective seats.

She stood infront of her husband and I noticed that she also have tears in her eyes now.

She grabbed the collar of her husband's suit and said,

"Please take me to the police station."

Mr. Tandel seems confused and asked worriedly,

"What is he doing in the police station?"

"What's the matter Mrs Tandel?", Paa also enquired worriedly.

She glared at him with her rage filled eyes and said,

"Better you ask your daughter Bhai Sahab (Brother)."

Paa move his head towards my direction and asked,

"What is she saying Karuna?"

"Paa, I will inform you everything but not now. I need to reach the police station as soon as possible."

I hope he understands my situation and won't ask anything further.

"Wait! You will not go alone. I will also come with you.", He declared strictly.

"Okay Paa, I will tell you everything on the way.", I said.

We both left for the police station on my father's car and I told him everything about Raj and those unknown calls.

Initially he became very angry but I assured him that I will handle it and he doesn't have to worry much.

We reached the police station in no time.

Paa told me to go inside whereas he will join me after parking the car.

As I entered inside, I saw Mr. Shah is being seated on his desk. He is in his police uniform which clearly shows that he is on duty officer.

On the other side of his desk four separate arm chairs have been placed.

One of the four chairs is occupied by a young girl, I think she is the one who had circulated my number.

I shifted my gaze to the person who has occupied the chair beside her, it's Raj.

Mr. Shah smiled the moment he saw me. I returned his kind gesture while smiling back and went near his desk.

"Hello! Miss Karuna.", He said while extending his hand forward for handshake.

"Hello Mr Shah.", I greeted him back.

"Please have a seat.", He said pointing at the chair beside Raj.

I feel disgusting to even seat beside him. Why won't I? After all, he is the one who has converted my easy going life into a rollercoaster ride.

I simply wanted to marry a decent guy. If he was not interested in me then he could have tell me clearly that day.

But no, he wanted to create a huge havoc in our lives and lied and then gave my number to his mistress because of which we all ended up here in this police station.

The moment I sat down, Paa along with Mr. and Mrs. Tandel came into the scene.

Raj's parents began to shout on Mr. Shah (commissioner).

Mr Tandel:- "How dare you commissioner? You can't arrest my son. Show me the arrest warrant."

Mrs. Tandel:- "My son is innocent. Karuna might have some misunderstanding. He can never do anything like this with any girl."

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