"I want you to get married now, Raj" Dadu said firmly, catching me totally off guard. I hadn't expected this topic to come up during our conversation in his room at this late hour. My eyes widened in surprise, and I struggled to find the right words to respond.
"This is not the conversation I thought we would be having tonight," I managed to mutter, still processing his unexpected request.
"I know" he sighed and took my hands in his trembling ones. It's been a month since he came back from the hospital and from then he is behaving a little off, always lost in his thoughts.
"It's my wish, raj. I never asked anything from you but I want you to get married and with the girl I chose for you. I know you will not like me for making such decision but I want it, this is for your betterment and for the girl. She will have a family who will love and respect her. " Dadu said
"I can never hate you, dadu. And if that's what you want then I am ready. You should order me not ask. " I said firmly.
"That's my boy" dadu smiled and caressed my cheek.
"Believe me, this girl will bring happiness and your smile back. I can swear on this one" dadu said, if marrying someone he chose will give him this much happiness then let it be.
"Who is the girl, dadu??" I asked, eager to know about the girl he cares so much.
"The girl who saved me, the girl because of whom I am still alive, the granddaughter of my bestfriend.... Shreya Roy " his answer shocked me. The girl whose eyes are haunting my dreams, because of whom I can't sleep will become my wife. When vihaan told me about how dadu asked her to call him the same, I was curious so I asked my private detective that I want all the information about her. The second I saw her in the pic he sent me, I forgot to breath... If her a simple picture can make me my breathing stop then what she can do. In the picture she was smiling while looking at a small boy while giving him a chocolate. He long black hairs were flowing because of wind. Minimal makeup or no makeup adored her face with a small bindi and jhumkas dangling in her ears. Her smile, was like it can brighten anyone's dull mood. I shook my head to regain my senses. I can't loose my mind and loose my focus. This is just a facade, you won't know how someone is actually.
"If she is your bestfriend's daughter then why did you say that she will have a family for the first time. Is she orphan??" I asked, confused on why would he say something like this than.
"I am not in the position to tell you about her family, and she is not orphan. It's my choice and my bestfriend's wish to marry her off to a good man. And no one will be better for her than you." Dadu said, looking straight in my eyes.
I nodded and helped him to lay down, he patted my head and slept because of the effect of medicines. I walked out of the rooms nd closed the door.
I fetched my phone out of my pocket and called that one person, who knows me inside and out. My bestfriend, Abhimanyu Rai Singhania. He is a stone wall in a human form who can't give a single expression. The only expression he shows is either a smirk or a humour less chuckle. If someone thinks me as rude or cold they should meet him, then they will know is what.
He smiles a little only when he is with my mother. My mother and his mother were bestfriend and so we are. But suddenly death of his mother caused him to be like this. Now he has no one in his life who will help him to be like his past form and will be his emotional support...
Despite being the CEO of his own highly successful company, A.T. Enterprises, which is the top most company in the whole world he is often alone and has lost the vibrant personality he once had. And being the underworld king along with Kabir, Only he knows his real name and me. everyone calls him 'Ace', no one has ever seen his face. Kabir also avoids to talk about him and don't involve him in these matters because of Abhi's anger issues.
As the phone rang, I took a deep breath, preparing to share my latest dilemma with him. In second ring the call was picked up,
"What??" Came his deep voice.
"Atleast greet me properly, bastard" I smirked, with him I can be whatever I want.
"Bataiye, sir. How can I help you??" I mocked me andbi shook my head at him before entering my room.
"I am getting married" I said and laid on my bed with my laptop to work on it.
"Okay, now tell me ab- wait what??" He asked sounding as shocked as I was.
"Hmm" I nodded and sighed
"What the fuck?? You and marriage" he said and then I told about all the things dadau told me.
"Well, if Dada ji wants then it will be worth it." He sighed and I know he is right. Dadu won't make decisions for me if they are wrong.
"I know " I said and closed my eyes, resting my head on the headboard.
"Want me to check on the girl??" He asked and I smiled. I know this bastard cares for me but shows he doesn't give a fuck. Fucking Ace.
"No, I already has her information" I said and he hummed. Then we talked about few more minutes then disconnected the call.
I shook my head and got involved in my work. My only focus is making my company the top most company of India, My S.U Regal Gems LTD. This is my second home, the company I made with my immense hardwork and my family's support. I had always wanted to make my own name and build my own empire apart from my family business and when I told dad and dadu about my idea, they supported me emotionally but not financially. They want me to see how everything works in this field and because of them I am now successful. My company comes under the top three companies of India and in second place. While, I am among the top five richest man in India along with Abhi.
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"You are getting married" I choked on my food when I hear Mrs. Roy announcing the most shocking news of my life.
"What??" I asked coughing, looking at dadu who was patting mubback and made me drink water.
"Yes, tomorrow boy's family is coming to meet you" This time it was my Dadu's wife.
"Wh- No" I am not getting married" I said firmly, stood up from the dinning table as we all were eating dinner for the first time in, I don't know how long.
"You will, no more questions " Mr. Roy said continued eating the dinner without any ounce of remose or guilt on his face.
"No and that final" I announced and walked out of the dinning area.
"You are not one to raise a voice against my order. You will get married, that final" my steps halted when I heard his voice.
I took a deep breath to control my tears, when your own father says this shit to you it gets hard to control your emotions.
"And you are no one to make decisions for my life" I turned around and glared at him who widened his eyes and stood up from his seat
"You-"
"Shut up, Ayush. Another word against my daughter and you will see what I will do to you. Now, sit the fuck down and eat your food" I almost smiled when dadu said, glaring at him
I saw dadu standing up after joining his hand infront of the plate and walking towards me. In this one month, after his checkup he has become more weak. His hairs started to fall and his skin became more pale.
I walked towards him and held his hand, supporting him. Then walked him towards his room.
I made him sit on his bed before covering him with quilt. He grabbed my hand and made me sit on the bed beside him.
"Beta, Netra was saying truth" he said, my eyes widened when it striked me that they seriously fixed my marriage.
"You all fixed my marriage without asking me??" I asked, hurt and pain was only thing I can feel. I didn't expect dadu to be involved.
"Not now, but their family is coming tomorrow to see you. I..know you don't want this but this is what I want. It's my wish to see you settled down with a right person beside you. I know you will hate me for this but please beta, I want you to find a right partner, who will be your support and your healer. The family, where everyone will love you like their own. They will support you and respect you. I know them, it's my last wish." He said in his trembling voice and eyes filled with tears.
"Why are you crying??" I asked in my trembling voice.and wiped his tears. "If that's what you want then I am ready" I said and nodded
"Really??" He asked with wide eyes not believing me.
"Hmm" I nodded and saw a bright wide grin covered his face. I smiled, if this will give him this much happiness then let it be. I can everything to make him happy.
"He is the grandson of my bestfriend Neel... Viraaj Singh Shekhawat" he said and passed me the envelope from his bedside table.
"In this there are his photos. He is really a nice man beta. He will be the perfect partner for you. And he is handsome also" he whispered last sentence and I chuckled before shaking my head.
"Okay" I nodded and stood up, gave his medicines and closed the lights before walking out of his room.
With a sigh, I made my way to my room and tossed myself onto the bed, shutting my eyes tight. This news was definitely not what I had expected will be happening so quickly. I sat up, braced myself for what was to come, and reached for the envelope containing the picture of the man I was about to spend my life with.
My fingers trembled slightly as I slowly opened the envelope, feeling a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. I had never thought that this moment would come so soon. As I pulled out the photograph, I took a deep breath and braced myself for the image staring back at me..
I almost choked when I saw the image of the man, who will be my husband. Sharp and mysterious black eyes with chiseled face adored with a light stubble, enhancing his beauty. His black hairs were set perfectly while some strands were falling on his forehead, enhancing his feature.
I couldn't help but be captivated by his rugged charm, the way the stubble outlined his strong jaw and added an edginess to his appearance. As I studied the photo, I tried to imagine what kind of person he might be behind that intense gaze..
I won't blame him for being this handsome and sexy but why would he have agreed to this marriage. I fetched my phone to search about him, because I have heard his name somewhere.
Googling his name, and what the results showed I almost dropped my phone. Itne saare shocks, mein kaise handle Karu Bhagwan ji.
It turned out he is the CEO of the World's best fashion and jwelley company and comes under the list of five richest men in India.
Ohh gawd!!!!!
I sighed and decided to call the only person who will calm my shocked ass.
I sat on the bed and called siya, who picked up my call in first ring only
"Heyy, beautiful" she chirped
"Ek problem hogyi" I said and placed around the room
"Kiska murder Kiya??" She asked
"Kisika nahi, and yeh kaam Tera hai Mera nahi" I yelled at her.
"Kisi ne kidnap Kiya??" She again asked
"Wh-, kya bol rhi hai. Agr kidnap Hui hoti toh tujhe call krti??" I said and facepalmed myself
"Then jab tak batyegi nahi tab tak mujhe kaise pata hoga." She said
"Toh sun" then I told her everything.
"What the actual hellfuckingshit" she shouted and I heard something dropping. She must have knocked out something.
"Hmm" I nodded
"Ladka kaun hai??" She asked, then I converted the phone call to video call, she appeared while still in her work clothes standing in her kitchen. She must have returned just back from her office. Her hair tied up in a messy bun.
"Yeh" I kept the phone on my headrest and showed her the pictures.
"Holy fuck" she whispered and looked the phone screen with wide eyes
"Yaar yeh toh Sundar hai, but aadmi hai. Sab ek jaise hi hote hai" she shrugged and began making her dinner.
I looked at her with done face.
"Yehi bolna hai bss" I asked
"I mean mein kya bolu, sweetie. If dadu has chosen him for you then I am sure he must be nice and good for you. Aur agr nahi hai toh uske liye mein hu. He won't be able to come near you, I promise" she said while leaning against the counter.
I chuckled at her warning, other maybe think that she is just joking but I know she will definitely do such thing and she is very much capable of.
"Haa,I know" I said and sighed. I think now I don't have any choice.
"Ohhh myyy Goddd!!!" She shouted making me flinch
"What??" I kept my hand on my heart
"You are getting married" she exclaimed and rolled my eyes at her hyper ass
"Yeahh, thankyou for reminding me" I said with the most fake smile I could give.
"Aree shut up, socha toh tha meine that tu hi pehle shaadi karegi but it is getting true now. Kitne bade hogye yaar" she said and looked at me with a pout
"Haan pagal" I chuckled and lay on my bed. I continued to talk with her and don't know when I drift off, hoping that everything just be good. Now I don't want to suffer more.