22 Chapter 21
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Marriage is not a deal it's a reunion of two incomplete souls. A Forced Love-Marriage (To Beast).
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Nalini POV
I wasn't sure if I wanted to cry or scream. My throat was sore and my eyes were red and puffy damping the last tear I tucked my knees to my chest. My heart was thumping against my chest. Fear doesn't live in world it lives in our mind which lives in a form of illusion. It's a constant hammer in my chest. It feels like my whole blood was icy cold and was flowing like liquid metal. Right now I can't think about anything except the fact that the most world's most dangerous ruthless man wants to marry me forcefully. My dim future will not be sealed with a monster. I don't want to repaint Jamrion's image to the world but my gut feeling chants that he is not what people thinks. Hopefully it's a terrible dream and when I open my eyes everything will be fine. More depressing thoughts filled my head I grab a fist of my hair in frustration stop your negative thoughts Nal my sinner self speaks. It is said that humans can escape their deeds but not their destiny but I'll change it. I assured myself.
This can't be true. This fear was a kind of fear which no one wants to face in real life. I hesitantly took the shopping bag and pull out the dress. Holy mother of god I speak in shocked tone. It was my design wedding dress.
It was a peach colored deep neck gown which reached effortlessly all way to the floor. It has white flowers detail over bust area and some at the bottom. The surface embellishments make it an eye catchy time less piece. The gown was incredibly heavy.
Flashback
"I have never seen such a beautiful wedding gown ever. This is perfect, elegant and timeless piece, you have a great design sense Nal." Sarah said in surprised expression.
"Well now you've seen." I said proudly. She patted my shoulder and gave me a look I'm-proud-of-you-my-little-miracle. Personally I don't like white color I like dark shades but it was a wedding gown so I choose peach color.
"You know Sarah this design was in my head from last ten years, now I have pour down my all creativity in this gown. I always thought of wearing same gown in my wedding."
"Whosoever will wear this dress trust me she would look like a bombshell. Even I'm planning to get married again by looking at this awesome piece."
End of flash back
Never in my dream I have ever has thought that this dress was accidentally come to me in such a crucial condition and that to gifted by Mr. Night. I take a deep breath and wander over to the bed where I've put my bag I run my eyes inside the bag got out my phone. "Ok I can do this" I thought for millionth time before dialing Rick's number. No, no, no, no I can't marry Rick my heart chanted.
But silly girl you don't have any option now if you won't marry him you have to marry that enchanting beast. A voice in my head speaks. I swivel head left to right for three times. Actually I'm not ready for marriage right now. Whoa! I was seeking advice from my sinner self.
"Hi Rick... Umm... I.. I'm ready for marriage." I blurted out.
"What you changed your mind that soon?"
"Y..Yes" There's a silence for a minute I think he got a heart attack.
"Is everything fine?" His tone was as serious as the doctor who is saying that you have only five minutes to live the operation failed.
"Um..ac..actually Mr. N.Night I mean Jamarion Night proposed me." I said feeling a little blush.
"So that's the reason" I feel a twinge of bitterness in his voice.
"No I mean yes, no I.. I want to get settled with you and you love me right" I replied sheepishly to justify my answer. Rick was a friend and a good human being. I can never use him as an option.
"Ok I believe you."
"T..thanks"
"We are getting married day after tomorrow." Listening his words I feel adrenaline activated my nervous system, making my heart beat faster. Tension grows on my face and limp, my mind replayed Rick and Jamarion words together.
"Whatever is happening between us is happening very quickly, but perhaps our fate wants this too. I will never force myself upon you, I will respect your every decision."
His words acts like an ointment on my scars.
"Pack your bag Nal we'll be leaving for Italy tomorrow."
"Ok bye good night Rick" I hung up the phone.
Some things we cannot change even if we want too, may be getting married to Rick was the reason that's why I came here.
I can't take this feeling anymore. I'll elope from here with Rick the option didn't sound convincing either but I need to protect my loved ones. This plan will definitely work I will avoid him at the cost of my life.
I assured my head and heart, no bad thoughts could breakdown my will power. A good sleep will help me to get over the obstacles which I was facing currently.
I headed to office cursing the traffic. I finally arrived at the office I was half an hour late. I looked for Sarah she no where. I knitted my brows in confusion she always comes on time, where is she?
Sitting in my cabin I was tapping my pen on my temple wanting to throw away all the files. Violet changed my illustrations. I take a huge breath. OK I will redo it by today.
Knock knock.
"Come in" I replied.
The door opened and revealed Sarah she walked towards my desk and sat on chair. She examined me for a while.
"Today you are working very fast, do you have to go somewhere?" She asked at sudden.
I feel a smarting in my eyes I blink hard.
"I need a week off as I'm going out of town for some urgent work." I said hurriedly. She looked at me with straight face.
"I'll talk to Amanda Mam for this."
"Please try so that I can get leave." I looked straight in her eyes made a please-give-me-a-holiday-face.
"Write an email for leave application and attach mine, Amanda Mam email ID. I can tell only after lunch." Listening her words a little hope came shinning on my face.
The day went running by giving last finish to my work thank God they approved my leave application. I feel bit stress relief. When it was about half an hour before the end of my office hours my phone started ringing. I rummaged in my bag and pull it out- private number flashing on the display I pressed green button and speak up.
"Hello Nalini Gill speaking, may I know who is speaking?" I try to sound professional.
"Hello" a deep seductive masculine voice answered. Listening his voice goosebumps erupted on my skin. There's a shocked silence filled in the air. Holy Crap! He has my number.
"Love you liked your dress, if not I can change it. Also i'll send a chef from Town's renewed bakery tomorrow for cake tasting and design. You can select your favorite flavor and design love."
"I. it's beautiful." I couldn't summon the words to answer. Though I hate the fact it was given as a gift by Jamarion but I can't say that I don't like this dress after all it was mine design dress and I really loved it. My stomach gave a nervous leap at the thought.
"We are getting married day after tomorrow. The ceremony will be official no guest will involved but if you want I can invite your friends." He said in low voice.
Wtf he knows about my family and friends. Shit! I cursed what should I say ....... For timing I'll say no and by the way I'm running away with Rick tomorrow.
"No t. thanks" My crippling nervousness always results in a torturous stuttering.
While reaching home I promised myself I would talk to Jan and Abhi about my plan and all situations. They had every right to know about my each steps. I hope they would understand me. I made my way towards their room.
Knock knock.
I waited patiently outside the room. Jan opened the room she looked at me with sleepy eyes. I sat on a chair and looked straight in their eyes. After explaining them whole story they both wrapped me in giant panda hug. Abhi tried to convince me to tell the story to my parents. But my parents were way too protective, they will definitely throw a tantrum and ask me to come back. I begged him to change his mind, thank god he understood my situation. They both supported me on my decision to get married to Rick. For them he was "He was My Knight In Shining Armor." But I was afraid what if Jamarion will harm them.
"I'm afraid for you two what if Jamarion harms you." I said looking at my lap.
"No he won't." Abhi said cupping my face in his hand.
"How?" I asked raising a brow.
"Well I have my ways little one." I scrunch my nose at his comment I was 5 feet and it's fine. I was not a dwarf.
"We will miss you." They both wrapped me in melting hug. My heart was swollen up with the thought of leaving them here in this situation.
He somehow convinced me to stick on my plan. In Abhi's view Rick was a very wise and solved character man, perhaps this was the reason why he was happy and relaxed. I hope everything will go positive tomorrow. With this hope I retired to bed.
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