Entangled Destiny

MARRIAGE OR BUSINESS DEAL

NEXT DAY IN EVENING

After mom and dad’s funeral, our friends and relatives left our house. Now it was only Me Yuvi, Salmaan bhai, and Vinay. Ever since he came back from the funeral he is not speaking much I know he is still in shock.that's why I turned on the TV and we both started watching cartoons in the living room when our house bell rang. “Let me see,” Vinay said and got up to open the door and then he moved aside to let visitors enter.

“Lawyer uncle?” I furrowed my eyebrows seeing him at this time with Amrish Uncle but I invited them in, “Please come inside.” I said and then we all settled down on the couch in the living room. ”Prisha I am sorry for your loss. Vikram and Pragya bhabhi (sister in law) were very good people. I am still in shock with their death, How can God be so cruel? I apologize for coming at such a time but today I am here for reading Vikram’s will but before that, I think you must know him” lawyer uncle gestured towards the person who came with him. “ Yes he is Amrish Uncle, dad’s college friend,” I said. “ Yes right, “ he said. “Now let’s discuss the real problem here.” I furrowed my eyes towards him raising my one eyebrow “ Problem?”. “ Yes and before we start that I would suggest you send Yuvi back to his room,” He said and I nodded my head asking Vinay to take Yuvi back in his room. He nodded his head and took Yuvi away from there.

“Tell me,” I said. “ According to your father’s will, all the property and company is under your name. Yuvi is minor so your dad has given all responsibility to you. Secondly, ever since the death news of your father came into the market, our share prices are continuously falling and some of the investors are planning to take their money back from the company. Your company was already running in loss before your father’s death, I met him yesterday in his office and was discussing things when he expressed his desire of getting you married to Aman, Mr. Amrish’s son. We were having a pleasant conversation and he wanted to take wedding preparations slowly but today after his demise everything now is so messed up. Company is drowning into losses and if it continues like that then, All your father’s hard work will go in vain which is very dangerous for Yuvi and your future.” Lawyer uncle said and I was watching him with my widened eyes this whole time. He further continued “I know, what you are going through right now but I am afraid the company will go bankrupt if we don’t come up with an idea. “ Okay. I got your point uncle but what I should do right now to save the company, I even don’t know how to handle it.” I said and started looking at both of them. “I know Prisha that you have zero knowledge about the company that’s why I am here with Amrish and we do have a plan to save the company,” Lawyer uncle said but there was some kind of uneasiness in his voice. “ What plan uncle?” I asked again looking both of them. This time Amrish Uncle replied “Listen Prisha, your dad already wanted you to marry my son. We wanted to do everything in a grand way but looking at situations right now, I would suggest that you should get married to him in the next three days.” The whole sentence nearly stopped my breathing for a few seconds I started feeling suffocated. I looked up at the fan, whether it's working or not but spotted Yuvi standing at the railing listening to our conversation. I looked Amrish uncle again and said “ Uncle, parents died last night and the police are sure that it’s a murder. I and Yuvi are still mourning, right now my priority is Yuvraaj, I cannot marry anyone but I really want to know how this marriage will save dad’s company. “your dad has taken a huge loan from bank and investors, they have invested crore in your dad’s company and they are afraid how will the company run after your father’s demise. They are sure that they are going to lose their money and I am afraid that the bank will sell your company as well as this house to recover money. So after your marriage with my son, he will take over your father’s position. Goodwill of my company will save the reputation of your company and share price will also jump. We will also merge both the companies in the future.” He said and I sighed. “Think about Yuvi’s future. I know this is all so sudden for you but this is the only way to save Vikram’s company and Yuvi’s future.” Amrish uncle further added while taking a sip from his coffee. I turned to lawyer uncle “ Is there really no other way?” I asked with a pleading voice. “I am sorry dear but this is the only way to save the company. He said. “ okay then…. Can you give me some time to think about it” I said in a defeated voice. “Of Course, you have time till this evening to think about it and when you have decided, call Aman and tell your decision.” Amrish uncle said and then got up from the couch to leave. I stood up as well “ Uncle, Aman ready to marry me? Knowing that we are ding all this to save the business.” I asked. “ No, he does not know that we are doing all this for business. I want you to call him and show him that you want to marry him and this is not a business deal” he smiled “ and now I would like to take a leave, you think, and let me know by evening.” He said and I nodded my head.

KARAN’S POV

I was sitting in my office in Bangkok and was looking outside the window thinking about the girl I met at the hospital. I have met so many beautiful girls to date, but no one left that impression on my mind as that girl left in that 10minute meeting, her tear stricken innocent face, her deep brown eyes, her long black hairs. God, why I am not able to forget her. It feels like her face is imprinted in my mind. I really want to meet that girl again. I was so lost in her that when my phone rang and I picked up without looking at the caller id.

Me: hello?

Aman: you bastard. How can you go back without telling me?

Me: Oh Aman. Forgive me, man. Uncle came to my room early in the morning and said that it is very important for me to come to Bangkok today. Our biggest resort deal is going to be finalized. In fact, I have a meeting with the investors in a few hours. I am so sorry, I will not be able to attend your wedding.

Aman: Nevermind, I know dad loves his business very much and he must have forced you to go and manage a business there. But I will miss you at my wedding.

Me: Why don’t you come here for your Honeymoon, I will also meet your wife on this excuse. I will personally make all the arrangements here so that you can have a good time.

Aman: Sounds like a good plan. Okay, we will be there for our honeymoon.

Me: Okay.. then take care. I have to leave for the meeting. I wish you a happy married life ahead. Bye

Aman: Bye buddy.

As soon as I cut the call, my cabin door cracked open and Danny entered. “Hey, buddy. Finally, you are back” He said screaming in happiness. “You will never learn to know before entering right and you are happy as if I have returned after so many years,” I said dismissing him. “You know how much I love you still you reply rudely,” He said pouting. “Okay, okay, I am sorry. Anyways I have a very important job for you. Danny, I met someone last night at Holy Cross hospital in India and I want you to search for her. Check CCTV cameras of that hospital and find out who she is.” I said and he was staring at me with his arms crossed over his chest. “ Are you in love boss?” He implored raising his one eyebrow. “What? Of course not. Why do you ask?” I asked. “ Then why are you so interested in this girl?” He enquired. “You know what Danny, don’t find her. Let it be. Anyways let's go, our meeting is about to begin.” I said and opened the door of my cabin. “ You know what boss, I will definitely search her and bring her in front of you,” He said and winked at me going out of my cabin leaving me behind to trail.