Forced Marriage

Sunlight entered the room through the curtain and fell on the man’s face, disturbing his sleep. He turned his face to the opposite side, but his bad luck, his phone started ringing. He put a pillow over his ear to stop this irritating noise, from reaching his ears. But nothing helped, so he picked up the call and said in a sleepy voice:” Hello.” “Hello, Ahaan.” He opened his eyes with a jerk hearing his girlfriend and now fiancée Alya’s voice. Before Alya could speak, he said:” I am sorry, Alya. I know this is my fault. I know I am late but I was practicing till last night.” Before he could speak further, Alya interrupted him and said:” Stop it, Ahaan. I don’t want to listen about your useless music. It’s been more than one hour, I was waiting for you and here, you are still sleeping. Now stop talking about your useless music, and come fast.” Ahaan felt bad when Alya said his music was useless, still, he composed himself and said:” I am sorry. I promise I will spend the whole day

Dhruv was working in his cabin when his dad entered with Alya, his dad informed him:” Dhruv, Alya’s dad is out of town due to some emergency so, Alya will handle our new project with you.” After saying this, his father walked out of his cabin. Dhruv smiled and said:” So, Alya, let's discuss the project. Please, have a seat.” Alya nodded and then they started discussing the project. Because of the project, they started spending more time with each other. Business party Dhruv parked his car and was going to enter the party when he spotted Alya, dressed in a beautiful strapless gown. She was looking like a model, he really liked the way Alya presented herself. His thoughts went to the day when he brought Anaya to the party, she wore a saree. She was the only girl who was wearing a traditional dress and everyone gave her weird looks. He was so embarrassed that day, that’s why he didn’t bring her to the party today. He came out of his trance, hearing Alya’s voice:” Hii, Dhruv. How

At night, Ahaan was playing his guitar sitting on the floor. He stopped playing guitar when his father entered his room. Ahaan’s father saw his younger son, who has puffy eyes. He took a deep breath, ignoring his sadness and pain, he said:” Ahaan, two years ago you wanted funds for your band and I agreed. But, I made you sign the contract, according to which you will do one thing for me whatever I asked.” Ahaan looked at him, he knew what was coming. He closed his eyes when his father said “I want you to marry Anaya. “ Ahaan was shocked, seeing his father’s wickedness. At that time, he was so desperate to get money for his band so, he agreed without thinking about anything. But, he never thought his father would make him sign legal documents. But, he didn’t pay much attention as he thought his show would be successful and his father would be happy. He didn’t say anything as he knew there was no use arguing with him. His father said:” You know me, son if you refuse to follow the

Wedding venue Ahaan and Dhruv were sitting on the mandap waiting for their brides. Dhruv has a big smile on his face, while Ahaan was sitting with an emotionless face. Ahaan raised his head hearing anklet voice, his gaze fell on Alya who was walking toward Dhruv’s mandap with a big smile then he looked at Anaya who was walking toward him with sadness. Ahaan again shifted his gaze to Alya who was talking to Dhruv happily. He closed his eyes painfully seeing their closeness. He opened his eyes when the priest asked Anaya to sit beside him. The priest instructed the couple to forward their hand, Dhruv and Alya happily performed all the rituals. Ahaan held Anaya’s hand tightly when she put her hand on his, she pressed her teeth to suppress her pain as she didn’t want to create a scene. The priest put flowers on the couple's hands and started chanting mantras. After that, he asked them to stand for pheras (the couple took seven rounds around holy fire) He started telling the importa

After that day, Ahaan reluctantly joined the office, he was unhappy being away from his music. He lost everything, his love, and his music. One day, as Ahaan walked through the corridor, he overheard Alya talking to her friend. She excitedly shared how Dhruv had gifted her a diamond necklace, praising him as a good husband who always showered her with gifts. Ahaan painfully listened, shocked by how easily Alya had moved on while he remained stuck where she had left him. His heart broke as he remembered the hurt he felt when he saw Alya in his own house, as his sister-in-law. Lost in his thoughts, Ahaan was jolted back to reality when Alya cleared her throat and greeted him with a smile, saying, "Hi, Ahaan." Ahaan ignored her, attempting to leave, but she stopped him and said, "I know you're angry with me, but see the difference between being your wife and being Dhruv's wife. Look at Anaya; she's working like a housemaid, receiving no respect. Do you know why? Because her husband is u