Two days prior to her wedding, Twinkle asked Nisha to accompany her to her parent's home to give them wedding invitation.They might not have treated her like their daughter but she still considered them as her parents.She wanted her father to do her 'Kanyadan',like every father do.
Deep in her heart that she knew that she would end up getting hurt like everytime but she didn't want to give up even without trying once.
N-I don't think so it's a good idea sweety.
They a few a streets away from Rt's house when Nisha again asked her.
T-I know but I want my father to be there for me on my big day.Is it too much to ask him, Massi?She turned to her as they continued to walk.
N-I can understand your feelings but I just don't want you to get hurt.
T- Don't worry about me.I am kind of immune towards their harsh words and it wouldn't't affect me.
She ensured her Massi and hold her hand entering into the gate.
She knocked on the door she waited for someone to open it.Being late in the evening she knew that everyone will be present home and she could personally invite them.Her back stiffened when she heard the heavy footsteps before the door was opened by her father.
Papa... her voice came out as breathe
Rt-Why did you come here?
Her heart broke when she saw the sudden sourness on his face when he saw her standing there.
T-May i come in?I have something to tell you.
She asked unsure of his answer but he opened the door wider for them and went inside with Twinkle and Nisha following him.
A-What the hell are you two doing here?RT why did you let that bitch enter inside after what she did to us?
She asked through greeted teeth
T-Maa...
A-Dont call me that,i am not your mother.She yelled at her
Hearing her high shrill Aman and Mahi too came out of their rooms.They threw a disgusting look on Twinkle.
N(angrily)-Anita we are here to talk to RT so better keep your filthy mouth shut.
She squeezed Twinkle's shoulder with a nod encouraging her to do for what she came here
Twinkle took out the invitation card from her cross bag and haded it to her father.
T-Papa i am getting married this Sunday.
She waited for him react but when he didn't react and kept his eyes fixed on card she continued,"I want you to come and do my Kanyadan".
She heard loud gasps from Anita and Mahi as they moved closer to her father to have a look on the invitation card that he was still holding.
M-She is getting married to Kunj Sarna.She heard her whisper yelled to her mother while Anita's jaw fell open with shock.
Twinkle didn't know why they were so surprised with the fact that she is marrying Kunj.She wondered 'Did they know him personally' not aware of his reputation as 'most successful businessman of the year'.
RT-And what made you think i would want to attend your wedding?
Twinkle turned her attention back to her father.
N-Rt she is your daughter and only reminder of Leela.How can you talk to her like that?
Rt- Reminder of Leela? No,she is the reason why she is not here with us?
I lost her because of this girl.I wish she wasn't born at all.That way things would have been much different.
He ripped the invitation into the pieces before throwing it on Twinkle's face.She turned looked at her step mother and siblings who were watching her with a eveil glint in their eyes.
Even though Twinkle was well prepared for this she couldn't stop her tears flowing from her eyes.She swallowed hard and walked near him placing her hand on his arm.She could feel his muscles tense under her touch.
T-I am sorry for being such a disappointment to you .I know i am your least favourite person in the world but papa...she tried to sniffle her cry.You are the only family that i have got.
Twinkle thought that she saw a small trace of remorse in his eyes but it disappeared when he heard his wife clearing her throat behind him.
A-You lost your family the moment you decided to bring a cop in the house and accused us of physically abusing you.You ungrateful brat.
N-Twinkle it's totally waste of time and energy talking to them.Lets go from her she said pulling her arm.
T-Papa ... please... I beg you...she cried but he turned his back towards her and left the hall leaving her crying.
Nisha managed to drag Twinkle out of house and when they were few metres away she held Twinkle's shoulder firmly.
N-Twinkle....Look at me...Look at me...
She held her chin and made her look at her.
'Believe me when i say this ,it would be better if these people don't show up their faces in your wedding '.
Now stop crying.You have so much to do rather than standing on streets and crying your eyes out.She wipes her tears off her face.
Twinkle spend the next two days being pampered by her Massi.Avantika helped her to pick a bridal attire which enhanced her beauty more.
Kunj didn't want yet another sophisticated wedding.So it was planned in the most simple way Twinkle could ever think and she wouldn't have wanted it in any other way.
Most of the guests were Nisha and Avantika's friends and rest ten to fifteen were Twinkle's close friends from her high school and college.
Kunj didn't bother to invite anyone.The invitations that Avantika had given him to distribute were neatly tucked in his office drawer and long forgotten.He just wanted this wedding to end soon so that he can stick back to his normal routine.
Avantika has to coax him so much to buy a new sherwani for his wedding or else he would have just worn something from his wardrobe only.
At the day of wedding Twinkle thought she was going to get a panick attack.All the insane thoughts were coming in her mind like,what if i tripped on my own lengha and fell face down on the floor?What if Kunj didn't show up to the wedding?What if her mandap fell?And many more things like this were stressing her.
'Nervous' Alisha peeked her head through the slightly opened door.
T-Thank god, you are here.She pulled her inside and closed the door.
'I am very scared' she confessed honestly grabbing her hands.
Her shaky ice cold hands gave Idea to Alisha how nervous she was.
A-Calm down we all would be there with you.It will be over soon.She rubbed her palms to calm her
In afternoon a beautician came to help her get ready.On Twinkle's request she tried to keep her makeup to minimum.
'You are the most beautiful bride i have ever seen', beautician complemented as she dolled up Twinkle
A-Kunj wouldn't be able to take his eyes and hands off you.
Alisha winked at her making her blush like a beetroot but Twinkle doubted that anything like that would happen since she aware that how uninvolved Kunj was in this wedding.
They were interrupted by a knock on the door.
'May i come in?', a heavily pregnant woman asked them peeping into the room.
Twinkle noticed Avantika walking behind that woman when she squealed excitedly, 'Oh my God mom you were right! She is so pretty.
Oh sorry sorry,i am Amaira Kunj's sister.You can call me Ammy ,she said hugging Twinkle.
T(smiled)- Hi, Ammy nice to meet you
Amaira and Alisha stayed with Twinkle whole afternoon and tried to keep her calm.Early in the evening they were taken to the venue where wedding was going to happen.
Twinkle's hopeless heart still believe that her father might show up on the last moment but there was no sign of RT till she was escorted to mandap.
Her eyes began to brim with crystal like tears when she saw Nisha.
N-Shh you shouldn't be crying on your wedding day,come now.
She started to take her towards mandap where Kunj was standing looking stunning as always . Twinkle's heart skipped a beat looking at him.
Music began to play as she made her way towards Kunj.She saw her friend Alisha who was standing next to Yuvraj .They waved at her making her smile a little.
Ansh was standing close to his father looking so cute in little sherwani same as his father.Even Twinkle was feeling nervous and light headed she managed to smile warmly at Ansh making him hide behind his father's legs.
When she reached near them Kunj stretched his hand and helped her to stand beside him.
Soon their marriage started.
Panditji Started chanting mantras.
They exchanged garlands and again sat down.
Nisha did Twinkle's kanyadan .
Kunj wondered where Twinkle's parents were as much as he know Nisha was Twinkle's Massi then why she is doing her kanyadan instead of her parents.But then Panditji asked him to forward his hand to give aahuti and he left that topic.
They started taking pheras around the sacred fire.Promising eachother that they will always be together for rest seven births.
Ansh started clapping with his little hand looking at Kunj making him smile at his son.
They again sat down and Kunj tied the nuptial chain around her and neck and filled her hairline with vermillion.
Panditji declared them husband and wife and asked them to take their elders blessings.
Avantika has arranged a reception in the 5 star hotel right after wedding.She didn't want Twinkle to make feel that it's just a second marriage and no one is actually interested to get involved in it.She did every possible thing she could do from her side.
The guests came one by one to wish Twinj a happy married life.The whole evening Kunj didn't utter a single word to Twinkle and stood there like a rock .The first time he smiled genuinely was when his little sister and her husband Vishal came to wish them.
A-Hey brother, happy married life.
His smile vanished immediately and again that sadu look was back on his face.Be muttered a 'thanks' emotionlessly.
V-Hey man, congratulations
He shook his hand with him and gave him a brotherly hug.
K-Thanks dude.
A(whispered)- Your wife is really hot.
She giggled like a teenager making Kunj shook his head at her childishness
K-How's the baby?
He decided to divert her mind from Twinkle
A-Baby is good but very naughty.She said rubbing her bump
Just like her mother,Kunj teased her making Vishal chuckle for which he got a smack on his head from his wife.
Twinkle couldn't help but look how attractive Kunj looks when he smiles genuinely.
Amaira stood there talking to them for few minutes before going to give some space to other guests.
It was Twinkle's friends who came to congratulate them next,Kunj this is Alisha,my best friend Twinkle introduced them to each other.
A-Hi Kunj jiju.
Hey he nodded with a pleasant smile
Then she introduced each one of her friends and Kunj stood there patiently shaking his hands with her friends.
A-I have something for you.Open this when you reach home if you don't want to get embarrassed in front of everyone
Twinkle could tell it wasn't a normal gift just by looking at the naughty smirk on her friend's lips.
Twinkle nodded and placed it safely beside her with other gifts and made a mental note not to reach it into Kunj's hands.
Soon after the dinner Avantika asked Kunj to take Twinkle home.
K-Where is Ansh?He took out his car keys and asked his mother.
A(smirking)-Dont worry about him bhaiya ,we are taking him with us.You wouldn't want any disturbance tonight.
K(gritting his teeth)-Thank you very much Amaira.
Mom he began to say something but Avantika stopped him by showing her hand.
A-He will be at your home tomorrow morning.Now let's go.
Avantika said in a stern voice and Kunj couldn't deny her in front of so many people.
Twinkle was just standing there fidgeting with her fingers not knowing what to do.
Nisha hugged her niece tightly and Twinkle started sobbing instantly placing her head on her shoulder.
'I will miss you baccha' ,she pulled her out of hug and wiped her tears.
N-Kunj she is very precious to me , please take care of her and always keep her happy.
Nisha knew that Kunj doesn't love Twinkle but she believed that her married life wouldn't be as bad as her life with her parents.If not today, someday he would fall in love with her sweet niece,who has a born ability to make people like her
She kissed Twinkle's forehead one last time before making her sut in the car.
The drive to their home was silent,even Avantika wasn't talking much as she was also tired after all day's work.
Soon they reached home and Kunj parked the car under a long building.He opened the door for Twinkle.
T-Thanks
K-Come.He led her in the elevator with his mother.Twinkle noticed that he pressed the number 35 on it.
After few minutes they reached the floor and Avantika asked them to wait there only.
She went inside and bring thaal and did their aarti.Then she asked Twinkle to push the kalash with her right foot and enter inside the house leaving her kumkum footprints behind.
Then she asked them to go to their room and left from there to her home.
Kunj entered inside his room and stopped dead on his track looking at it.It was fully decorated for his first night.The whole room was lit with scented candles and rose petals on the bed.
Past memories flooded his mind.It reminded him of his first night with Tara.He was very happy then and was in a romantic mood unlike now
Twinkle didn't know what to do and mindlessly followed Kunj in the room which looked like his room.She was feeling uncomfortable with the arrangements there and stood there not moving an inch further
First thing that caught her attention was the small photo frame which was placed on the bedside table.She can't see it properly from where she was standing but she didn't have to be genius to guess who was the person in the photo was with Kunj.
Sensing her presence behind him Kunj turned around and for a brief moment their eyes met.He couldn't deny the fact that she was pretty,
what other men would call stunningly beautiful but he wasn't attracted to her in any way.All he could think about was Tara.
'Twinkle' He moved closer to her making her lower her eyes
He stopped when he was an arm distance away from her and called her again 'Twinkle' to grab her attention.
She can't deny the fact that her name sounds so different when he calls her,it felt like music to her ears.
K-I know this is our first night together as husband and wife but i am sorry to disappoint you.I am not ready for it yet.I hope you will understand my situation.
This was where he has spent his nights with Tara He didn't want to share it with anyone else now but at the same time he doesn't have the heart to ask Twinkle to leave the room.
K-You can sleep here and I will take the guestroom.In morning i will ask maids to shift my things there.With that he backed away.
She wasn't expecting anything from Kunj yet his words managed to dig a hole in her heart.
'Kunj',she stopped him when he was about to leave.
"Yes"
T-I won't mind taking the guestroom,you seems attached to this room.I don't want to take it from you
She said wandering her eyes over the walls which has a lot of pictures of his dead wife
Her voice was so soft .
He was beyond relieved hearing this.
K-Thanks
She walked past him in the guestroom to sleep.
Finally completed the chapter.
I was writing it from yesterday and completed it today.
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