Jiyaa… what are you doing? Look who is here.

Jhanvi came into room pushing the door.

Jiya was sitting on the couch with her laptop. she closed it as her mother came.

Jiya, look who is here. My mom said with a smile on her face.

I was so happy to see my best friend Soha behind my mom.

I jumped at once out excitement and hugged her tight. Soha I missed you lot.

I didn’t expect that you would be. Thank you, thank you so much.

Ooh come on Jiya, how can I miss your wedding. It will be the only day when my tigress friend turns into shy girl. Soha said while winking at me.

All of us laughed at Soha’s comment.

Soha, now am in a great relief that you are here. Please help me take care of this stubborn girl.

Ok girls you two carry-on, I need to receive guests. said Jhanvi.

She was about to leave and when she reached the door she turned back and said

By the way Soha, can you come out for a minute.

Jhanvi asked Soha and She followed her.

After a moment Soha came into the room.

What happened? What my mom said? I asked soha

It’s a secret. Winked Soha.

Oooh my…. Jiya. Just now I haven’t noticed, your looking really pretty in this salwar. Is that really you!! Soha widened her eyes with amusement. I guess this is the first time you are wearing this kind of dress. Am I right??

~Jiya’s P.O.V~

I was wearing this kind of dress for first time. I don’t want to wear this but mom insisted that I must wear traditional dress. Though reluctantly I changed to this, I felt really good looking in this yellow salwar. Mom was happy and said that I am the most beautiful girl that no one possibly take eyes off me.

~

Hmm… yes. I said with a low voice.

Heyy you. Here am complimenting you and you are not even looking at me. Said soha.

Nothing. I was just tired.

I didn’t dare to look at her. Am afraid that I may burst into tears if I see her.

Look at me dear. Tell me what happened? Soha held my chin to look at my face.

Jiya, what’s wrong? Why your eyes are red? Did you cry?

Now am unable to hold my tears any more. Tears were running out of my eyes.

Jiya, please tell me. Is there anything bothering you? Don’t forget that am your bestie. You can talk to me whatever it is. Soha is worried now.

Soha, I don’t know what’s going on here. This is not what I want. I said

Soha hugged me and said. Dear, first calm down. Please don’t cry.

She wiped the tears from my face and then went to check whether the door is closed.

Then she came back sat on the couch just next to me.

Now tell me what happened?

I... I don't wanna get married

What? But why? Heyy wait..., is there someone you like? Soha asked

I…I don’t wanna get married

What? But why? Heyy wait, is there someone you like? Asked Soha

No…Nothing like that.

Then? Why don’t you want to marry?

Soha, how can my parents do this to me? how can they arrange my marriage without my knowledge? They know it very well that I don’t want to live here. But still they arranged this marriage. And after wedding I have to live here for rest of my life. I can’t go back to UK if I get married now. Am not used to this place. I can’t live here.

Ooh, come on Jiya. It’s not a big deal. Every girl should go to her husband’s place someday no matter what and who they are.

Jiya… listen to me, just calm down and think why do your parents do this if its not good for you? I have known you and your family for a long time. Your parents will never do anything which will make you sad. Am sure they are doing this for your own good. They might have thought about it.

When comes to place, why are you thinking that this place wont suits you? You can get a good job here too. You can have as much as freedom you had in UK. The most important thing is you can also have your parents around.

I don’t know anyone here. I will be feeling lonely. And the customs of here… I know nothing about it.

Hey have you forgotten that this is my home town? I will be back within half year and about customs you will get to know about it little by little.

Of course, I agree. But…. am getting married tomorrow yet, I don’t even know anything about the person am getting married to. We don’t love each other and we don’t know each other’s likes and dislikes...

Soha interrupted and said

You don’t even hate each other. Do you? Raised eyebrow

No..

Ooh dear, don’t get yourself worked up finding ways to reject this wedding.

Actually, didn’t you find it interesting?

Marrying a person from totally different world. Each and every day will be a thrill. Knowing each other’s intrests, food habits, finding a new thing every time, sharing opinions… don’t you think it will be exciting?

If you know everything about the person there will be no surprises, no excitements moreover there will be no reality in that relation. In order to impress other both will pretend according to the intrest of other one. That will be more like a contract than a relation to work according to other party intrests to get mutual benefits.

In my view, it is not that important to know each other completely to start a relation. There’s whole life to know each other. Once we get to know any person completely, we may feel bored. Even some times we feel like everything is going according to others wish.

~Just then someone knocks the door~

Let me open the door.

Jiya opens the door and a maid is standing there.

Young lady, Mam asked you to come down for dinner. Said in a polite manner.

Ok you may go and tell my mom that we will be there shortly.

~Close the door~

Jiya, just once think with a cool mind and I hope you can accept this relation with whole heart.

Ok let’s go aunty will be waiting.

After dinner Jiya and Soha went back to their respective rooms.

**Soha’s P.O.V**

Five days ago, I got a call from Malini aunty. She informed that Jiya is going to get married in a week. At first, I was surprised to know that Jiya is getting married to a person opposite of her choice. I have known her from few years. Jiya is a stubborn girl and don’t actually care about relations and bonds. She always Love to live by herself. Her parents always wanted her to learn the value of relations and to have a good bond among the family. But now she is going to marry someone with a good family background. I was so excited and booked the earliest flight to India. When I entered the room Jiya hugged me and said “thanks for coming” by that words I thought she is happy with this marriage. After a while when aunty asked me to come out, I followed her. According to what aunty said Jiya is quite opposite to that marriage and had accepted by Parents force. Jiya’s mom is worried about her marriage. She asked me to talk to Jiya and convince her to start a new beginning heartfully. I assured aunty that I will handle this and she sighed in relief.

When I asked jiya if she is in love with any one, I know the answer will be a Big No. yet I want to make sure. All her thoughts for marriage seem not an issue. Its just that she has to understand and adjust. When she said she don’t even know the person’s interest’s and they don’t love each other, I tried my best to convince her for this marriage by saying that love can happen anytime and no matter who everyone is a stranger in their first meeting. After a little talk with her she nodded as if she was convinced.

~At the same time in Jiya’s room

Jiya’s P.O.V

I never thought this will happen to me. when my parents said that they arranged my marriage I opposed it. I was so confident that they can’t do anything against my wish. But when my Mom threatened me with her life, I have left with no other choice but to give in. I felt happy seeing Soha at my place. When Soha asked me why I don’t want to marry him, I have no answer. I myself don’t know why am against this wedding. So randomly said that I don’t know culture here and I don’t have any idea about the person am gonna marry.

Actually, I don’t have any valid reasons for opposing. Yet I want to oppose…

What if the man am going to marry also having the same situation as me?

If he is also not happy with this marriage?

If he thinks am not the right one to him?

My parents said he loves me lot but who knows….after a pause, if he is lying?

My brain is fighting with different of If’s

Am so nervous that I can’t think straight. Is this what happens to every girl? Absolutely not.

Not every girl marries a stranger. But what can I do now?

Should I try to accept the truth?

Of course. you should. Marriage is a once in a life time matter. If you won’t be happy on your wedding you may regret in future. My Heart said. While my brain still not ready to accept.

***

Hai everyone.

Firstly, am sorry for making late updates. I don’t have great writing skills but still am trying my best as it is my first time, writing. So please bear with my flaws. I know am kind of boring but still I will try to make you love it.

Thankyou