Chapter-6

After two days

Zayed's p.o.v

I am getting ready for my engagement ceremony. Today I am going to engage with Erina. Well, my Erina.

The moment I have seen her I understood that she is the only one for me. Looking at her innocent face I understood that she is perfect for me. Watching her doe-like eyes I understood that she will be the perfect wife for me which I have always wanted. Even if she isn't perfect, I will make her perfect just the way I want because I own her. I have bought her from her father. I am the owner of her.

Yesterday, her father came to meet me and I have finalised the marriage date. Well, I have to give him 25 lakhs cash and the remaining money will be sent into his account after my marriage with Erina.

I am now combing my hairs when I remembered that betrayer. Fuck! I haven't shared the good news with her that I am getting married. How can I forget about her? Let's meet her and share the news with her.

I went to that wing which used to be one of my favourite places. Now, I despise this place. I curse this place.

I entered the room and found it as usual very quite. I looked at her and found her as usual closing her eyes.

" I am sure you are still dreaming about that bastard," I mocked her and sat on the bed.

Then, I informed her laughing," I have good news for you. I am getting married. My would-be wife's name is Erina. Isn't it a beautiful name?

I asked her with happiness but gotten no answer from her as usual.

" You know what, she is very beautiful and looks very similar to you. The day when I saw her first, I felt like I am watching you," I informed her smilingly remembering Erina.

I walked near that betrayer and looked at her disgusting face. Seeing her, I felt like blood started rushing through my whole system with pure disgust and loath.

" I will not let Erina committing the same sin as you," I told her with determination.

"Moreover, Erina isn't a whore like you," I mocked this bitch again.

Then, I turned my back to leave the room. I can't wait to see my Erina. I am becoming impatient without her. I have to wait 2 more days to have her fully.

Before leaving the room, I told that betrayer with a fake pout," Very soon I will become busy with Erina only. I will not be able to meet you. But, don't worry, I will curse you from a little distance after all we live under the same roof."

Saying that I left the room smilingly and started going towards the main gate. I can't wait to meet Erina.

Erina's p.o.v

It's been two days since Abbu has locked me inside that storeroom. I don't know how much I have begged and pleaded for mercy but he didn't show any. In these two days, I cried so much that my eyes are literally burning now.

My father starved me to get my consent for this marriage which I didn't give. Without finding any other way, he threatened me that he will stop my sisters education if I refuse to get married. He also threatened me that he will kill Ammi if I refuse. I know him very well. He doesn't give any empty threat.

I was 13 when my mother was admitted into the hospital for weeks because of a mistake which I committed. My father nearly killed her. After that incident I fear him more.

Finally, I have to agree for this marriage. Because of me, I can't let my mother and sister suffer. I can sacrifice myself for the sake of my mother and sister.

I wanted to talk with Amaan but my father snatched my Nokia 1200 phone from me. I couldn't contact him via social media because I don't have any smartphone. Hence, I don't have any social account.

I know I am cheating with Amaan. But, I didn't have any choice. In his eyes, I will be a cheater and he will curse me always. Will I be able to lead a happy life after breaking someone's heart? I don't know.

I am sitting on the bed hugging my knees and aimlessly looking at the window.



I have to marry a stranger. This thought is making me nervous and afraid. How will I be able to adjust with a complete stranger? But one thing I can say surely that I will never be able to love my husband because my heart only beats for Amaan.

" Your would-be husband has sent the engagement dress and a beautician too. You should get ready," I heard Ammi's voice.

I looked at the door and found her standing with a bag in her hand. She came towards me and sat beside me.

" I shouldn't have born, Ammi," I told her controlling my tears.

She replied holding my hands," Don't say like that. You were a gift from Allah for me."

I didn't say anything further when she started saying softly," I know beta(dear). Everything is difficult for you to accept. But, remember one thing that we can't change our destiny."

" Destiny!Why only my destiny is like that?I asked her looking down at my lap.

She cupped my face in her palms and said," You should forget your past or I say whom you used to love. You have to be loyal to your husband and love him. It's not what I taught you. You can't be a shameless woman who can't love her husband because of another man."

" How can I just accept a stranger, Ammi? Just how can I?" I asked her nodding my head vigorously.

She replied wiping my tears," Be a little bit optimistic dear. We have heard about your would-be husband. Everyone knows him as a gentleman. I believe that he will keep you happy and will love you."

I am listening to her but nothing is convenience to me. I don't know why I am feeling that something is wrong with Zayed Bin Qureshi. A rich man like him wanting to marry a poor girl like me isn't giving me any good vibe.

I am still thinking when Ammi told me caressing my cheeks," Zayed Bin Qureshi is a good man and he respects woman's very much. If you ask him then I am sure he will permit you to continue your study. He always gives donation to schools and colleges for girls education. He is a generous man. Everyone is not like your father."

She said the last part almost crying. She composed herself very soon and continued," You are going to start a new life. Obviously, I will congratulate you though everything happened unexpectedly. I will advice you to accept your new life. At least, you are going to be freed from your father's clutch. Moreover, you don't have to live with poverty."

I don't know what I should say. Everytime I am hearing the word marriage and Amaan's face started flashing in front of my eyes. I have always dreamt of getting married with him. But, what my destiny has lead me into.

" Wear this dress and I am sending the beautician in your room," Ammi said giving me the packet and left the room.

I opened the packet with great difficulty and after seeing the dress I again felt guilty. I remembered Amaan's promise. He promised me that he will chose the dresses for me.

My every dream is now shattered. What wrong I have ever to face all this? What was my fault? First, an abusive father and now a stranger husband. What can be more pathetic in someone's life?

Author's p.o.v

Zayed came out from the car and made his way to the hotel where he has arranged the engagement ceremony.



Well, this hotel also belongs to him. He has chosen this hotel to avoid any kind of unnecessary attention. He has strictly told his men to keep watch on media. He doesn't want to become a news. Moreover, he likes to keep his personal life secret.

He entered the hotel and all staffs bowed down their head to show him respect. The hotel manager said to him politely gesturing to the hall," This way, Sir."

After reaching the hall room he found that Erina's family haven't reached it yet. Zayed clenched his jaw due to anger because he clearly told Akram to be present at the due time.

Zayed is going to call Akram when he heard the manager saying," Sir, your guests are here."

Zayed looked at the hall door and found that Erina is walking towards him with her family.

Zayed became frozen on his place seeing Erina. His eyes got stuck on her. She is looking gorgeous in her white and red combination salwar suit. Her innocent face is glowing because of the natural makeup.



But the sadness on her face isn't unnoticed by Zayed. He can feel that she is looking very sad and clutching her dress tightly. Her condition is like she will cry anytime. She is walking like she doesn't want to go near him. Her mother and sister are almost pushing her to go near him.

" She is getting married to one of the richest and handsome man in this whole country. She should be happy. Then why is she sad?" Zayed thought mentally. Suspicion is clear in his eyes.

" She is going to leave her family. That's why she is sad," His subconscious said.

He smirked and mentally said," After our marriage I will not let her meet anyone. I want her just for myself. Even her family will not have any right on her after our marriage."

Erina's family walked near Zayed and greeted him. Only Erina remained silent looking at her feet. Zayed didn't like her this attitude. He was expecting her blushing and smiling but nothing happened like that.

For the first time Erina's sisters saw Zayed face to face. They are in awe after seeing him. He has been their crush for a long time.

Erina's mother noticed that there is no relatives from Zayed's side which is very strange. Only some of his men are present here.

So, she asked him curiously," Nobody came from your side?

" Umm...My parents are no more. My sister and her husband are abroad. They will attend our walima(reception)," Zayed replied awkwardly.

Erina's mother didn't say anything but she is feeling a little bit strange without any reason.

After that, the engagement ceremony started. Zayed and Erina exchanged rings. He shoved a ring in her ring finger which was adorned by a marron colour ruby and some small diamonds. Erina also wore him the ring which is obviously bought by him.



Erina couldn't control her tears when Zayed held her hand. She mentally cringed feeling a stranger's touch. Even, Amaan never touched her. He never did anything which could make her uncomfortable.

Zayed noticed tears in Erina's eyes and become angry. He was noticing her indifferent behaviour from the very first.

" Why are you crying?" Zayed whispered smilingly but anger is audible in his voice.

Erina didn't reply which fueled up Zayed's anger. He held her wrists tightly making her hiss in pain.

" It's the first time as well as last time, I am telling you. If I asked you something then you better answer it," Zayed said putting pressure on Erina's wrists. A awkward smile is plastered on his lips to avoid any kind of stares from her family members.

" Why do you want to marry me?" Erina asked directly.

Zayed replied chuckling," Because I love you."

Erina's eyes become widened hearing him. She can't believe what she has heard.

" Without knowing me properly, you are saying you love me? Erina asked surprisingly.

Zayed didn't like her questioning. He completely ignored her question and said with a tight smile," I will give you answer at our wedding night."

Erina shivered hearing the word wedding night. She felt pang inside her thinking about it. She became quite imagining the wedding night and cried slightly.

" I will teach her discipline and how to behave with me," Zayed thought mentally looking at Erina's gloomy face.

Then, Zayed and Erina cut the cake finishing every formality of the ceremony. Both are now seated on a luxurious couch.

Zayed cut a piece of cake and held it in front of Erina's mouth. She just took a small bite to fulfil the formality.

After that, Erina fed him the cake. While eating the cake, Zayed licked her fingers nastily in front of her whole family which made her uncomfortable.

She isn't feeling any good vibe from Zayed and mentally praying for a miracle to happen. She is praying to Allah to stop this disastrous wedding anyhow.

Erina is looking down when Zayed held her waist making her startled. She tried to go away when Zayed whispered in her ears dangerously," You will learn to behave after our marriage."

Erina looked at his face and found an evil man who is gawking at her. She gulped down her saliva because of fear. She doesn't know in which trouble she has fallen.

At Amaan's place

Amaan is pacing here and there inside his room like a crazy person. He is continuously calling on Erina's number but everytime her phone is switched off.

He is becoming worried for her. It's been two days since he haven't heard her. It's the first time that Erina isn't contacting him. He couldn't even sleep because of worriedness.

" Is Erina ok? This question is roaming inside his head making him more tensed.

He tried two times to go to Erina's house and check on her. But, he couldn't after remembering about his promise. He promised her that without informing her he will not go to her locality. Erina didn't want any trouble caused by her parents. That's why she told him like that.

" Where are you? Please, contact me, Erina," Amaan said panicking and sat on the bed.

He thought about her for some time and laid down on the bed. He didn't realise when sleep consumed him and he closed his eyes.

Amaan is here getting worried for Erina while Erina is now already trapped with a psychopath. Amann doesn't know what's his love of life is facing and going to face.