Bound by Vows

Chapter-13

PAYAL’S POV

It been one week since I got to know that he has said yes for the marriage. And I am surprised to know

that he has accepted me with my past.

And today is the first step towards our alliance. It’s our engagement.

I didn't even imagine that the things would move on such a fast pace. But as elders settled the

engagement for today and marriage after a month time.

I had no contact with Kabir after that meeting. Don't know whether he has read the letter or not.

"Di, you are looking beautiful. Right Sana di" Amaya complimented me while fixing her dress and

asking Sana for her opinion.

"Yes, brother in law will be flattered after looking our Payal" Sana teased while I didn't gave any

reaction. Because there is no love in our marriage. And even no chance in future too.

I looked in the mirror. Indeed, I am looking very different. This baby pink long skirt with a crop top

revealing my belly button perfectly. The net duppata didn’t do any good to hide my abdomen.

It’s been very long time since if have been dressed like this.

Certain bitter flashback came in my mind...

"Di, let’s go? We have to reach the venue soon" amu said while looking to my side.

We reached the venue. It's in the five star hotel. All arrangements are done by them. Although ma

wanted to bear all the expenses but they denied.

I know she would have redeemed her Fixed deposit for my marriage but I don't want it. That is her

money and I want it to use that for Amu's marriage not mine.

As engagement is on their expense, so marriage would be our duty. It would be very difficult for us to

bear grand marriage.

Therefore, I would have to speak to him in this matter. Hope he would understand.

From our side I have invited only Sana. There is no other relative from our side. Ma already told them

we don't have any relative here in Delhi. Luckily they didn't asked for more details.

After sometime spending in hotel room, ma called us to the hall where ceremony would be conducted.

I slowly walked with Amaya and Sana on either side while I am feeling nervous.

Its very different feeling as you being a bride would be centre of attraction of all guests and above all

thoughts of getting married would make any person nervous and unmindful.

I slowly reached the stage while keeping my eyes down. Then, i lift my eyes to see him. To say, he is

looking handsome, would be underrated. He is looking Greek- god standing with a stern face, as usual.

I noticed he is wearing black armani. Looks like he is a fan of Black colour.

I looked down otherwise it would be considered as ogling which i will not do.

Then ceremony started.

He show me his palm to keep my hand on it so that he could place the ring in my finger.

I hesitated first but then gave my hand to him. He hold it firmly while putting the ring in my finger.

I looked at the ring studded with diamonds. It was classy and beautiful, but very expensive for my

liking.

I picked up the ring from box and looked at his hand which he already forwarded and slowly put the ring

in his finger while looking in his eyes.

It was a plain gold band which I choose for him.

I noticed that today he is continuously staring me since the time i came.

Jerk!!!

Then, we were made to sit together on the sofa which is too short for my liking which didn’t leave any

gap between us.

His arm was brushing over mine which is giving me sensation.

Soon aashi came running to me and called me something which i didn't expected.

"Mummmy" she screamed leaving a warm feeling in my heart.

I took her in my lap and kissed her chubby cheeks again and again.

"Mummy" she called me

"Yes baby" i said

"You are my mummy?" She asked me innocently.

"Ofcourse baby! By the way who told you to call me mummy" i asked

"Chachu told me to call you mummy" she said while i smiled.

Then i glanced at Mr. Arrogant who is now glaring me.

Now what did i do??

Anyway, i ignored him & turned my attention to aashi who is playing with my dupatta.

Then started the real torture!!! Photographs.

The photographer made us stand very close and ordering us to make different poses.

"Sir, please stand close to mam and place your hands on her waist" he ordered.

Kabir made an angry face but then placed his hand on my shoulder not on waist.

"Sir, put it on waist not shoulders" photographer insist

"Just cut the crap and click it. Otherwise get lost!" He shouted on photographer.

Arrogant!!! Can’t he said this politely.

Photographer didn't said anything and clicked the photos. We also clicked some with family and

friends.

Then he introduced me to the couple as his best friend Rohit & his wife Trisha.

"Hii" i said politely to rohit to which he replied politely.

Then, i turned to trisha to do the same but she hugged me excitedly.

"You are so pretty" she complimented me while i flushed.

"Thanku" i said politely

"I am so happy that Kabir finally agreed to get married" she said while i stand quite don’t know what to

say.

"Welcome to family bhabhi" Rohit said warmly.

I feel welcomed with this gesture. They talked with us for a while then leave us alone.

"Hello, jiju. I am your sister-in-law and i am warning you to keep my di happy after marriage" Amu

introduced herself with a handshake with Kabir.

"Yes, ofcourse" Kabir said politely. At least he is polite to my family and friend.

"She is my friend, Sana. We also teach in same college" I introduced Sana to him.

They acknowledged each other.

Now, we are sitting together and this is the perfect time to talk about the marriage.

"Ahem" i cleared my throat to gain his attention.

He looked towards my side. So i started saying "I have to discuss something important to you"

He nodded to continue

"Actually, i don't want grand marriage" i said politely

"Why??" He asked rudely

Attitude of this man!!!

"We are middle class people who don't have that extra money to have lavish wedding like you" i said

angrily

"If money is the issue, then we will bear the whole expenses. You people just enjoy" he said arrogantly

If it would have been another person who said this thing, i would have thought he is being caring and

sweet. But he, no way!!!!

He is mocking me. I know.

"Can you please stop to show off!!! I just said a single thing, can't you agree with it?" I asked

annoyingly

"Yo-. Okay fine!!! I’ll see what i can do in this case. I am going out of the country day after tomorrow

and would be back a day before marriage. So if you want normal wedding, then we will let you know

the decision by tomorrow" he explained

Since when he started giving explanation!!! Shocked would be an understatement as I didn't expected

him to agree that easily.

Then whole evening passed on easily without any further conversation between us.

At the time of departure, everyone aashi hugged me while saying please come soon to my home!!!

Then i touched his parents feet to show respect.

Kunal also came my side to say goodbye while i asked the question which is nagging in my mind.

"Bye bhabhi. We will meet soon" he said.

"Bye. Actually i want to ask you whether you had deliver the letter to him which i gave you last time" i

asked him

"Yes bhabhi, you don't worry. I had given it to bro only" he said while i felt relieved.

Maybe he is arrogant but atleast he understand me and accepted me with my past.

Before going, he passed me one final glance before leaving.

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Next day i got to know that they arranged a simple wedding in a temple. Good!!! Thank you Mr

Arrogant!!!

Although ma was not ready for this but they wanted it like this so ma didn't opposed.

How did he made his family agreed for simple marriage that too in temple.

Kabir's POV (Engagement Day)

I agreed to this marriage because of doll's happiness as she is feeling attached to her.

I am standing here with my family on the stage waiting for her to come so that ceremony would be

completed soon.

I am feeling annoyed because day after tomorrow i have to leave for Germany due to office work and

before that i have to prepare everything.

But i am trapped here. Soon, She arrived with two girls on either side.

I looked at her. To be honest, she took my breath away. She is looking damn beautiful.

"Buddy, close your mouth" rohit interrupted my staring session.

I composed myself and didn't stare her anymore.

Then, ceremony went on smoothly.

After that, we were made comfortable on couch which was small.

Our arms touched coz of small gap. I ignored it and want this drama to end soon.

Doll came running and i thought she will come into my arms but no she moved into her arms.

And i didn't liked it. She is my daughter, my doll!!! How come she trapped my doll within such a short

time.

Then, she called her mumma. I felt something in my heart. Doll is very happy and only because of her, i

am feeling in peace otherwise i am unsure of this marriage.

Then, that fucking photographer ordered me. Me, the Kabir Khurana, to stand like this, like that.

If it would had been any other place, i would have showed him whom he is ordering.

Soon, Rohit and trisha also congratulate us and tri started teasing as usual.

She also introduced me to her sister and friend.

She then told her about marriage issue.

Just to mock her i said some rude Comments on that but then she got angry.

I was about to say something rude again then i gave it a thought. Even i am not interested in this

marriage. So it will be better if we will do it simply. Though, mom will make a fuss but ill handle her.

Already one marriage made me bankrupt, don’t want history to repeat again.

So, i agreed and also told her my upcoming departure to Germany. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

I never explained myself to anyone but don't know why i told her that.

The whole evening went like this and before leaving i glanced her for one last time as next meeting

would be at our wedding.

Next Day

"Mom, we will do simple marriage. Nothing grand or lavish" i announced my decision on the breakfast

table.

"But why duggu, i have planned so much for your marriage. Don't break my dreams for your wedding"

she told me dramatically.

"Yes beta, your mom is right. Why simple wedding. There is still whole month left for the wedding. We

can plan wedding as grand as we want" Dad also gave his opinion while i am busy staring the ring

placed in my ring finger. Its simple but beautiful. I liked it.

"Duggu, r u listening" mom said while i moved my eyes to her

"Mom, for god sake stop calling me duggu. Its embarrassing. And don't you dare to call me this in front

of her" i warned her.

But she rolled her eyes while laughing.

"And as far as marriage is concerned, it will be simple. And mom you have already fulfilled all your

dreams in my last wedding. I don't want that drama again" i said

"But beta..."Dad intervened

"My decision is final. No more discussion on this topic" i said ignoring dad completely.

"Then, we will do your wedding in a temple" mom said in a sarcastic way

"Yes, that's a good idea. Finalize the plan with Mehra's. I am leaving for germany tomorrow early in the

morning" i informed.

"Next week, Divya also coming back from Newyork" ma informed while dad posture stiffed when i

glanced at him.

Divya is my sweet sister whom i love dearly. She is 22 year old studying in New york. Finally, her

studies completed and she is coming back.

She is not my biological sister. One day dad brought her home when i was only 6 year old and she was

maybe 2-3 month old. Dad told that he found her somewhere on the street with noone around her. So

he brought her.

That was the day when i found a sister in her. My whole family loves her as own and we never told her

she is not related to us biologically.

Next day i flew to Germany.