*Janice Pov*
“Take deep breathes.” I told myself and sat calmly at the edge of the bed.
I am not feeling nervous anymore, probably because all the nervousness I have to feel already done by me at the church.
“Hey!” He said entering the room.
“Hey!” I said back and got up from the bed.
“If you want, you can freshen up.” He said, and I nodded walking towards my bag.
I don’t think I can breathe in this gown anymore. It is too tighter than I thought after wearing it for a few hours.
When I walked outside the washroom, I saw him sitting on the bed and staring at the wall.
“I asked Dad not to conduct any reception. It was okay for you, right?” He asked, staring at the wall.
“Yeah! It’s not a big deal.” I replied shrugging.
“I need to tell you something.” He said, and I nodded hearing the hesitating tone.
“What is it?” I asked sitting beside him.
“I really thought I forgot her, but I think I didn’t.” he replied in a line.
“Wh...what? Whom?” I asked him shocked.
“Parul! I think I still love her.” He replied.
“But… but you said... and that she… is getting married right?” I asked him completely stuttering.
“She is married now along with us.” He replied.
For some time, we just sat there like that, and I just tried to ignore the pain forming in my heart. I took a deep breath and thought what I should do now.
My parent's home is just a few steps from here, and I can go there immediately, but isn’t that wrong to do.
“David! I know you have a history with her, but just tell me one thing. Can you try for our marriage?” I asked him directly and tried my tone to be strong.
“Yeah! She is happy in her life, and I should too right.” He replied.
“That’s not what I am asking. Will you try for marriage for yourself?” I asked him again.
“Yeah!” he replied, nodding and then stared at me.
“Ok! I don’t want this to end so soon David. I want you to try. I am not asking you to like me and love me right now but just try to forget her, and then we will think about others.” I said getting up and lay on my side of the bed.
When he lay beside me switching off the light, I slowly let the tears flow. How can he tell this? If he still loves her, then why did he marry me?
What should I do now when I am already on my way of falling in love with him? This one month I enjoyed a lot and never felt like he is thinking about someone else.
However, looks like I am nothing but blind. I thought and drifted off into sleep when the tears stopped.
*Adithya Pov*
I walked inside my… I mean our room and saw her sitting in the middle of the bed. I smiled and sat before her.
“You don’t know how happy I am Parul. We are finally married. Can you believe it?” I asked removing her red veil.
I looked at her shocked and asked “What happened?”
However, she still continued to cry. I held her hand and asked, “Are you missing your parents? Don’t worry, Parul! We can meet them anytime you want.”
“I am sorry, Adithya.” She calmly said.
“Why?” I asked her frowning.
“I still love him.” She replied, and I got away from the bed.
“Tell me you are lying.” I said, hoping she is.
“No! I know he is already married, but I still love him.” She said and covered her face to hide her sobs.
“Don’t cry, Parul. Why did you marry me then?” I asked her rubbing my forehead.
“I don’t know! We both were fine to stay away from each other, but now when I know we both can never be together. I can think of only him.” She replied and continued to ramble.
“Stop! Just stop it.” I said not able to hear another word from my ‘Wife’ saying how much she missed her ex-boyfriend.
I paced in front of the bed to think of something. What should I think? She is not criminal for me to think about some proper punishment.
“Do you want to move on Parul?” I asked her calmly.
“Yes!” She replied looking down.
“Great! I will help you move on, and I wish you 'd forget him first. If you think, you can’t do it, then you need not to stay in this marriage. The choice is yours.” I said and wished inside that she says she will stay.
“I will forget him soon.” She said and inside, I felt little relief.
“Ok! Just freshen up and take some rest. Tomorrow we need to go to the temple." I said, lying on the bed with my back towards her.
I am feeling so much rage, but to top off that a little hurt that the person with whom I wanted to have a perfect future life is sad because she is missing some other guy.
I am just stupid. I should have somehow looked clearer. This is my entire mistake. I thought fisting my hand with a wish to break something.
After a few minutes, she lay beside me, and I drifted off into sleep.
*David Pov*
You should have come to the place where we decided to meet Parul. See, how you messed my life, making me marry someone else.
At least, Janice understands. You must be so glad for screwing me over right Parul? I asked her in my mind.
If it isn’t for company, then this all would have never been necessary. My fate is really screwed up.
I fumed and drifted off into sleep.
*Parul Pov*
I wish I went near the place where David requested me to come. Nevertheless, my Dad really knows me so well.
How dare he prevented me from going away? If it isn’t for the condition, then I would have never agreed to marry Adithya at all.
But I know I don’t want to see David with anyone else and wanted to elope with him.
Dad! I hate you so much right now. I thought closing my eyes.
You must be enjoying your married life right David? I hate you idiot. I drifted off into sleep scolding him more.
*Janice Pov* I am again waiting for him at the dining table. I guess I should have my food already. This is too much. It’s been one month, and he is just avoiding me. I was like okay with it because he needs space to get closure on Parul topic. And at present I really want to sleep rather than waiting for a husband who is out there busy with his friends. I want to talk with his parents actually I tried in the first week but all they have to say is he is my husband, and I should take care that he fulfills his responsibilities in the company to which he is not going from the time we got married. One after the other I am seeing nothing but a hole in the ground. I am trying to cover up them, but he is trying his best to uncover them. I glanced at the clock and saw that it is past twelve. That’s it! I can’t sit calmly like everyday. I have my own problems with my job and all. This is all new to me as well to take care of the house and then job. I finished having my dinner and walke
*Janice Pov* “So how is life?” Abby asked, sipping her coffee. “It’s good.” I replied, looking down at the cup. “Janice! It’s been just four months since you got married, and you must be like having a grin or something on your face. What happened?” She asked, holding my hand. “It is an arranged marriage Abby. It takes time for both of us to settle.” I replied. “Your Mother-in-law is a complete fan of you though. Wherever she meets us, she just says you take care of everyone, and mainly David is involved in the business so much after the marriage.” Mom said proudly. “Yeah!” I said, leaning back. He is just hiding with the work, and that’s all. Whenever I try to talk to him little romantically, he would just start talking about the office. Seeing that my In-laws are happy and satisfied that he is taking responsibilities. I have a feeling of love for him, but he is maybe still in love with her. “Ok! I will just leave.” I said getting up. “Stay for some more time.” Abby said, ho
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*Janice Pov* “Bhai! What a surprise.” I said, lifting his call. “Of course it is a surprise when my so-called sister forgot that she even has a brother.” He said, and I rolled my eyes. “Bhai! Class will start in a few minutes. I will talk to you later.” I said, looking at the students walking inside the class. “After the class is over, just walk to the café near the college. I will be there soon.” He said hanging up, and I frowned. “So what happened?” I asked him sitting in front of him. “You have to tell me what happened.” He replied with a serious expression. “What do you mean Bhai?” I asked him frowning. “Before going for the holiday, I saw that you are always lost in thoughts, but now you don’t even smile. What happened?” He asked, holding my hand. “Nothing Bhai! It is general in the marriages I guess. I am trying to get to adapt to him, and he is doing the same.” I replied. “How much time will it take? It’s been what seven months already.” He said sighing. “No one wrot
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*Janice Pov* I waited for him standing near the college campus feeling nothing but dreadfulness inside. I really hope what I am thinking is completely wrong. “What happened?” Bhai asked when I sat in the passenger seat of his car. “I promised you right Bhai. If I think something is wrong, then I will come near you.” I said, looking at him when he stopped his car at the corner. “Yes! Did something happen?” he asked frowning. “I think so! I really need your support Bhai and don’t ask me anything until I am sure.” I replied, and he nodded frowning. Then I requested him to take me to the restaurant, and he did without asking a single question. After he parked the car, we both walked to the reception, and I calmly asked, “Is Mr.David Silva in room 240?” “Yes! Is there any problem? Because he asked us not to disturb him.” She said, and I gripped the table. “No problem!” I replied and walked towards the elevator along with Bhai. I pressed the floor button, and I can see him stoppin
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