MARRIED TO MY FATHER'S ENEMY AT GUNPOINT
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They said this marriage was for my happiness.
That was the first lie of the day.
The second was that everything would be fine.
I Sat in front of the mirror while they dressed me like hope .red lehenga, gold jewelry, soft makeup meant to hide fear. Everyone moved fast, nervous, like if they didn’t rush, destiny might catch up.
Shalini Rathore {FL MOM}
Beta, he’s a good man. Tum khush rahogi.
(Beta, he’s a good man. You’ll be happy.)
Aradhya Rathore {FL}
And what about you people?
Shalini Rathore {FL MOM}
*Pauses*
That pause said everything.
They weren’t marrying me off because they wanted me happy.
They were marrying me off so that when Ekansh destroyed them
I wouldn’t be here to burn with them
The wedding hall was bright. Too bright. White drapes, soft music, smiling relatives pretending this was normal.
My phone rested in my lap, screen dark, heart heavier than my bridal jewelry.
The priest cleared his throat
That’s when the lights flickered.
The doors didn’t open politely.
Men walked in. Armed. Black suits. Guns resting casually in their hands.
No flowers.
No smile.
No rush.
Whispers rippled through the hall.
Guests whispered "Rajvanshi…?"
Another said "What is he doing here?" in horror
My father stepped forward, voice shaking.
Abhishek Rathore {FL DAD}
Ekansh… this is a private function
Silence fell like a command.
He walked toward the mandap, his men spreading out, guns lifting just enough to remind everyone who controlled the room.
He walked toward the mandap, his men spreading out, guns lifting just enough to remind everyone who controlled the room.
He stopped in front of me.
Ekansh Rajvanshi {ML}
Shaadi kar rahi ho?
(Are you getting married?)
Aradhya Rathore {FL}
*Said in an irritated but low voice so that only he can hear her*
Nahi ! Mujra kar rahi hu !
(No! I am dancing here !)
A flicker crossed his face. Almost amusement.
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