Chapter 9
800 Words
Megha's POV
I got engaged to him today and I really don't know exactly how I was feeling. I knew that he didn't want to but still we are engaged now.
I felt some kind of jolt when he touched my hand. I didn't even look at him as I was scared... what if, he is still angry with me. Even he didn't say a single word. Oh god what kind of a marriage is it going to be.
Everyone was enjoying. The soft romantic music was flowing in the air. Mudit bhai and bhabhi went to thedance floor and Vimal bhai and Sejal bhabhi followed them. They were dancing beautifully. They were in love with their partners. Their moves were simple but looked amazing because they were in love and shared a blessed life with each other.
Would I never feel this way?.... I felt bad for myself.... Don't I deserve a beautiful life like them?
I can't even talk to my parents about my apprehensions.
It was a beautiful evening, everyone enjoyed except the two of us. Dinner was served but I wanted to get it over with. I could not eat anything. So as soon as the party was over. I excused my self and went to my room.
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"Get up beta, today we have your Haldi and Mehandi ceremonies. Please get ready... " I got up and went to get ready.
I wore a yellow dress which my mom selected for me. Bhabhi came to call me and I accompanied her downstairs. They made me sit on a low table.
Everyone was wearing yellow coloured clothes. Aunty and Sneha bhabhi came with a big ball of Haldi ka ubtan (turmeric face and body mask and scrub used to create a healthy golden glow). It was decorated with rose petals. After doing a small Pooja (prayer), aunty applied Haldi on my face, arms and feet.
" Megha beta you are already looking so pretty and after Haldi you will look even better. " Said aunty caressing my face.
" You are right ma, Mehul will even forget to blink his eyes. You are beautiful Megha..." Sneha bhabhi was now applying it on my face.
Then my mom, Sejal bhabhi and all relatives and friends followed.
I was blushing as everyone was teasing me about Mehul.
My bhabhi helped me to go and take bath.
Then I wore a green coloured dress as the Mehandi ceremony and Ladies Sangeet was to be held. My hands (till elbows) and feet (till mid calves) were adorned with intricate Heena designs. Mehul's name was written in my hands. And he is supposed to find his name after the marriage.
Everyone was enjoying a lot. They were also getting Heena designs on their hands.
Then we had Sangeet (celebrating marriage with music and dance). The whole Shah family came. I looked at him through my eyelashes. He was looking very handsome in Indian attire. They all came to meet me as I could not move because my Mehandi was not dry yet.
Mehul was sitting exactly in front of me. He was looking at me. I wanted to know what was going on in his mind. Vimal bhai and Mudit bhai were sitting beside him. Sejal bhabhi teased him a lot as he was looking at me. Sneha bhabhi stood in his line of vision and said, " Mehul don't you think Megha is looking awesome, you can't seem to take your eyes off her."
He just nodded.
Everyone was dancing and teasing us. I was getting uncomfortable as I knew that Mehul is not happy.
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It was my wedding day. I was tense as hell. My mom and bhabhi tried to cheer me up but all in vain. Even Sita aunty and Sneha bhabhi came with my wedding dress. Both of them were very excited. They talked to me and made me feel that I am welcomed to join their family. Aunty went to meet my mom, Sneha bhabhi came near me and took my hands in her's.
" Megha you don't need to worry at all... Everything will be fine. Mehul is an amazing person, it is just that he is a bit annoyed with the situation. He didn't want to get married like this because he thinks that this marriage is being imposed on him... but trust me he is a very good man. I know you will be very very happy with him. He is being stubborn but very soon he would realise that he is fortunate to have you as a wife. So don't worry... We all are with you. Now cheer up and get ready. You have to look best as it is your day."
I nodded and smiled faintly, she was really sweet.
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