FLASHBACK: Six years back.        I was pacing to and fro as I was waiting for him. Group of my friends were laughing over something. But my eyes were on the heavy and huge iron gate.     ' He should come now. I hate to wait. '      I gripped Mini's wrist and stared at the needles. I exhaled in frustration. It had been more than thirty minutes. He should be here, but I didn't know where was he? I didn't have my cell phone with me. He took it with him, God knew, why? I wanted to make a call to him. I glanced at my hand. I was holding red roses for him. I plucked this from our college's garden. It was prohibited but I would risk anything for him.      " Suhana, are you waiting for him? If he doesn't come. You have to come home alone. " Sippy said, gathering her books.      " I'm okay with that. I'll wait for him. " I told her. I was feelin

FLASHBACK: " Your grandma wants you to marry. They've invited Sanjay and his family for lunch today. " My mother said to me, as I brushed the mascara last time on my lashes.       This was another trouble. I was relieved about one thing that my boyfriend knew about it. But I didn't give him the full detail. I would not marry Sanjay, I'd explain things to him, I could hope, he'd say no to my parents.       " Okay, " I whispered.       I knew, my family had planned it already. I could hear voices downstairs. They wanted my life hell. They knew I was in love with someone, still, they wanted to do this shit.      " I'm sending him upstairs. Behave, understand. " My mother whispered slowly. only I knew her real side, the cruel one. I wanted to argue and yell. I didn't know. What's their problem with my boyfriend?     He was nice to me, caring, understandi

 It's rare to hang out with a woman without any expectations. Does he really want to do that? He startles me when he puts an arrange and love marriage option. He is looking damn serious about everything. I'm sure as hell that I'm going to hate myself. I've felt that hatred feeling toward me only once when Sam had left me. I wanted to burn myself alive, when I had gone deep in my thoughts, thought about his touch on my body. I had just wanted to destroy myself. " Will you marry me against my will?" I slowly whisper. I'm not sure, he has got my words.       He unhands my hand when he reaches the hall. Luckily, no one stares at us directly. But we're the centre of their sights. Without a word, he pulls out the chair for me.       I glance up at him before sitting. He's looking pretty upset. I inhale and lower my eyes. I'm feeling guilty now. I've got a bad habit. I can't calm myself down until I see a smile on his face. 

    After signing the deal, I warmly shake my hand with Mr Greenwood. It was hard to concentrate on the meeting when I know she's sitting in my cabin. I walk through the aisle. Kabir will handle the rest of the things. I need to see her, " Miss Kent, has she had her meal? " I ask her. She tries to stand up but I beckon her to be seated.        " No, Sir. Miss Kashyap wasn't feeling hungry so she declined it. " Miss Kent looks up at me.        I give her a half nod and head at my cabin. I slip open the door and roam my gaze.                 Is she sleeping?        I step closer, plucking my treads slowly. The corners of my lips jump up. I place my hand near her head on the couch. I incline over her. Her hair is spread on her shoulders to down on the couch.    

        When I wake up, he isn't in the entire room. I put the step on the mattress and walk across the floor. I knock on the washroom's door. When I don't get any reply, I turn the knob and the washroom is also empty. He's gone.         The door creaks open behind me. I turn and look up, " Good morning," Sippy smiles.       " Morning, " I smile back.       " Get ready. We're leaving in thirty minutes. " She says.       I want to forget the last evening. I know Mini wants me to see a happy married girl as my mother wants it. But I don't want it. I've built my life. I fear the marriage will ruin it. I'm not strong enough to bear any heartbreak and my dreams. I've got a career. Marriage will ruin it. Mini swear only when she is too upset. I saw her crying last night. I wanted to reach and hug her. Then she'll demand unnecessary demands.