Taking What's MINE!

The Engagement

Diya's POV

"Diya beta, meet Rahul he is the son of Vikram AKA your Peppy uncle!" said my dad as I was trying to regain my senses. This cannot be happening! what is this monster doing here? I was aware that Peppy uncle had a daughter and a son but this monster cannot be Peppy uncle's son! NO please, God why?

"Diya bete? What's the matter?" dad asked me, interrupting my train of thoughts. "Nothing papa, I thought Peppy uncle would bring Shruti along as well, it's been a long time since I've seen her", I said, not knowing how to hide my expression of displeasure seeing the monster's intimidating eyes on me again. Shortly after I served the snacks I ran into the kitchen to talk to my mom. She was busy cooking halwa when I whisper yelled " Maa? that guy outside is Peppy uncle's son? Maa please, I don't want to get married at least not to him" I was shivering with the very thought of spending my whole life with that monster sitting in the hall.

"Diya stop being selfish and stupid! Vikram is a very good friend of your dad and also don't forget that it was Vikram's son Rahul who helped us get over the debt" anger was obvious in her voice and in situations like this I better shut my mouth. " also, what reason do you have, to say no to such a good match? You should start thanking God for the mercy He has shown" if only you knew what a jackass Mr. Rahul Malhotra is Maa... But, I guess I better shut up! If I tell her about that incident then my family will surely tie me up to that monster for the "izzat" (honor) of our family I'll have to think of something to get out of this situation.

---------------------10 Minutes later-----------------

I was called out by Sheela, more like dragged out, to the hall. On the way to the hall, Sheela was giggling I wonder what's wrong with her or maybe young sisters are bound to enjoy the doom of their elder sisters. As I walked into the hall, everyone in the room had their faces gleaming with joy, walking past Mr. Intimidating eyes I sat beside my mom trying to hide me from those eyes which seemed to be looking deep into my soul. Man, why does he stare at me? am I that creepy? God why? Just when I thought this day could not get any worse, dad and Peppy uncle spoke with joy clearly running in their voices " Diya beta, we have decided that you two will get engaged tonight and the wedding ceremony will be in a week" before my dad could finish, I interrupted him " but papa, I need to ..." Oh my God! I interrupted their conversation and now I don't know what reason should I give, as I was searching for a reason everybody in the room looked on eagerly waiting for the answer. " ummm, I need to give a project review to an investor next week" well, it's not like I found an investor, but what could I have said?

" beta, you can be a part of Rahul's firm, and as for your start-up you have Rahul's full support for it", said Peppy uncle as he patted his son's back. My eyes shifted from Peppy uncle to Rahul and all I could see was anger and some intense emotion on his face which I could not understand. Well, apparently monster was not the only one shooting death glares at me, mom and dad seemed quite displeased with my lame interruption and if I dare say another word then probably they'd stab me with real daggers!

There was awkward silence until Peppy uncle asked papa if the monster and I could have some time in private. This is so not going to happen! I mean I can tell how desperate he is going just by the look of his eyes and if I'm to be alone with him for a moment then God knows what is going to happen so, I opened my mouth to resist the offer when "thank you very much uncle, let's go Diya" said the monster in a calm voice. I was not willing to get up from my seat until mom gave me a pinch on my arm to go with him.

I walked beside him and we both were accompanied by Sheela to my room. she mouthed 'all the best' and left smiling at both of us. I stood still before Rahul as he came closer to me and whispered " you look temping today, I can hardly control myself" that's it, I'm getting out of here.

Before I could move out he grabbed my wrist and pushed back to the wall with his hand on the either side of my face, trapping me between him and the wall. He sure was huge and strong before my petite silhouette. I was on the verge of tears, I could not explain my family as to why I don't want to get married and I could not think of any other way out of this situation and so I closed eyes and let my tears fall freely.

"Please! Just let me go! Why are you doing this to me? What have I ever done to you? I don't even know you!" I whisper yelled, if nothing is going to work then why not try begging? that is the final resort I could think of. My tears were pooling and my lips trembling as I gathered the courage to speak " Please, just please, don't do this, I know you have helped my family get over the debts and all but, I'll work hard to repay them, just call off the engagement I beg of you"

" My love, I can't let you go, not anymore, YOU ARE MINE! get this through your head!" he said as he slowly caressed his fingers on my cheek trying to wipe my tears. " You don't have to do anything, just be mine and if you try anything stupid I'm going to get you anyway" his breath was fanning my ears and his cologne was so strong that I could already feel like I was smelling like him. "You should stop looking this adorable and beautiful because next time I don't think I'll try hard to hold myself back" he smirked and bit my earlobe as another tear escaped my eye.

"I guess it's time for our engagement, see you in the hall angel!" with that he left the room and I fell onto my knees trying to fight back the tears.

I walked back to the hall only to see Rahul sitting on the chair and the one beside him empty, that's probably for me to sit, while others i.e, my family and Peppy uncle were exchanging talks on wedding preparation.

Soon I was made to change dress and sit beside Rahul. The rings exchange was done and mom fed Rahul a sweet and offered me the same to take a bite from. I was not willing to take it, that's when Rahul squeezed my hand and I opened my mouth in shock, mom took this opportunity to force in the sweet. " Beta, may your life blossom with lots of love and happiness", said my mom with a very warm smile.

The engagement ceremony was done and soon Rahul and Peppy uncle decided to head back to their home. I was in the kitchen trying to arrange plates when I stumbled upon something or should I say, someone. As I turned around I saw Rahul gawking me. Man, why did he come here now? is he not happy with the amount of damage he has done to my self-esteem ? and why does he have to look at me with such intense gaze?

"Angel, I'll be going home now, so I thought maybe you could give me a souvenir to live with until I come back to take you after a week" his face had that annoying sly grin plastered all over his face while his eyes had a mischievous glint.

"and what do you want?" is all I said in the most boring and lifeless tone " a kiss perhaps?" he said lowering his head to my face and closing the distance between us. I was scared and suddenly my lifeless tone shrieked with anxiety to get away from him only to be shut by his lips on mine. Oh no! there goes my first kiss! hell, I was saving myself for marriage but this monster is ridiculous. "Don't be so surprised angel, you are going to give me that sooner or later. Also, get used to this angel because I'm going to take them a lot more often hereafter" he said winking at me. I felt so ashamed and all I could think of was WHY ME???