Bound by Vows novel Chapter 13

PAYAL’S POV

It been one week since I got to know that he has said yes for the marriage. And I am surprised to know that he has accepted me with my past.

And today is the first step towards our alliance. It’s our engagement.

I didn't even imagine that the things would move on such a fast pace. But as elders settled the engagement for today and marriage after a month time.

I had no contact with Kabir after that meeting. Don't know whether he has read the letter or not.

"Di, you are looking beautiful. Right Sana di" Amaya complimented me while fixing her dress and asking Sana for her opinion.

"Yes, brother in law will be flattered after looking our Payal" Sana teased while I didn't gave any reaction. Because there is no love in our marriage. And even no chance in future too.

I looked in the mirror. Indeed, I am looking very different. This baby pink long skirt with a crop top revealing my belly button perfectly. The net duppata didn’t do any good to hide my abdomen.

It’s been very long time since if have been dressed like this.

Certain bitter flashback came in my mind...

"Di, let’s go? We have to reach the venue soon" amu said while looking to my side.

We reached the venue. It's in the five star hotel. All arrangements are done by them. Although ma wanted to bear all the expenses but they denied.

I know she would have redeemed her Fixed deposit for my marriage but I don't want it. That is her money and I want it to use that for Amu's marriage not mine.

As engagement is on their expense, so marriage would be our duty. It would be very difficult for us to bear grand marriage.

Therefore, I would have to speak to him in this matter. Hope he would understand.

From our side I have invited only Sana. There is no other relative from our side. Ma already told them we don't have any relative here in Delhi. Luckily they didn't asked for more details.

After sometime spending in hotel room, ma called us to the hall where ceremony would be conducted.

I slowly walked with Amaya and Sana on either side while I am feeling nervous.

Its very different feeling as you being a bride would be centre of attraction of all guests and above all thoughts of getting married would make any person nervous and unmindful.

I slowly reached the stage while keeping my eyes down. Then, i lift my eyes to see him. To say, he is looking handsome, would be underrated. He is looking Greek- god standing with a stern face, as usual. I noticed he is wearing black armani. Looks like he is a fan of Black colour.

I looked down otherwise it would be considered as ogling which i will not do.

Then ceremony started.

He show me his palm to keep my hand on it so that he could place the ring in my finger.

I hesitated first but then gave my hand to him. He hold it firmly while putting the ring in my finger.

I looked at the ring studded with diamonds. It was classy and beautiful, but very expensive for my liking.

I picked up the ring from box and looked at his hand which he already forwarded and slowly put the ring in his finger while looking in his eyes.

It was a plain gold band which I choose for him.

I noticed that today he is continuously staring me since the time i came.

Jerk!!!

Then, we were made to sit together on the sofa which is too short for my liking which didn’t leave any gap between us.

His arm was brushing over mine which is giving me sensation.

Soon aashi came running to me and called me something which i didn't expected.

"Mummmy" she screamed leaving a warm feeling in my heart.

I took her in my lap and kissed her chubby cheeks again and again.

"Mummy" she called me

"Yes baby" i said

"You are my mummy?" She asked me innocently.

"Ofcourse baby! By the way who told you to call me mummy" i asked

"Chachu told me to call you mummy" she said while i smiled.

Then i glanced at Mr. Arrogant who is now glaring me.

Now what did i do??

Anyway, i ignored him & turned my attention to aashi who is playing with my dupatta.

Then started the real torture!!! Photographs.

The photographer made us stand very close and ordering us to make different poses.

"Sir, please stand close to mam and place your hands on her waist" he ordered.

Kabir made an angry face but then placed his hand on my shoulder not on waist.

"Sir, put it on waist not shoulders" photographer insist

"Just cut the crap and click it. Otherwise get lost!" He shouted on photographer.

Arrogant!!! Can’t he said this politely.

Photographer didn't said anything and clicked the photos. We also clicked some with family and friends.

Then he introduced me to the couple as his best friend Rohit & his wife Trisha.

"Hii" i said politely to rohit to which he replied politely.

Then, i turned to trisha to do the same but she hugged me excitedly.

"You are so pretty" she complimented me while i flushed.

"Thanku" i said politely

"I am so happy that Kabir finally agreed to get married" she said while i stand quite don’t know what to say.

"Welcome to family bhabhi" Rohit said warmly.

I feel welcomed with this gesture. They talked with us for a while then leave us alone.

"Hello, jiju. I am your sister-in-law and i am warning you to keep my di happy after marriage" Amu introduced herself with a handshake with Kabir.

"Yes, ofcourse" Kabir said politely. At least he is polite to my family and friend.

"She is my friend, Sana. We also teach in same college" I introduced Sana to him.

They acknowledged each other.

Now, we are sitting together and this is the perfect time to talk about the marriage.

"Ahem" i cleared my throat to gain his attention.

He looked towards my side. So i started saying "I have to discuss something important to you"