บท 15: Jealous

Arjun soon followed Aadrita to the mandap for the reception.

For reception a seat was arranged for Aadrita and Arjun in the Mandap. As usual in reception, people came and gave the couple gifts and blessings. They took photos together and went back after having lunch.

Many of the friends who came from the bride side were Bhavya's and

Manoj's friends who were called for Madhu and Arjun's marriage. It was awkward for them but nothing could be done, they just informed them about what happened.

By 12:30 Aadrita's cousins also came back after doing the arrangements for the vidhai.

They went to Mandap to ask if anything else was needed to be arranged. Aadrita had already asked them to bring her working laptop and other necessities...

Arjun was sitting in his seat and browsing his phone. He didn't know where his cousins were.

Suddenly his thoughts were interrupted by this voice, he looked up only to see the legendary friend of his wife.

"COME Ritu we will run away." Aryan came to Aadrita's side and exclaimed.

Suddenly a moment of silence prevailed in the mandap

"How come i didn't think of this...if we can run from mandap before marriage then we can do the same after marriage too" Madhu's eyes widened as though she was enlightened.

Soon all of Aadrita's cousins eyes shone as though they have succeeded in rescuing her from this marriage.

Mithun came in front of Aadrita blocking her from Aryan's vision "Even if she is running away she will run away with us not you"

Seeing this Arjun head started ache again.

Fortunately Aadrita was in her right state of mind "No! how can I back out now?"

Hearing this Arjun heaved a sigh 'At least she has some conscience'

But who would have thought hearing her next sentence he felt like beating her up.

As Aadrita continued "He has married me now, if i back out how can we make him suffer dummy!"

Vaishnavi looked at Aryan

"True...Look you cannot give any productive ideas...why are you here?"

With jealousy apparent in her eyes she continued "You claim to be Ritu's best friend but still you cannot help her. What kind of friend are you?"

Aryan was Aadrita's best friend and someone whom she depends on. And this point has always been a thorn in her cousins and Vaishnavi's heart.

Even though she was close to them she was more close.to Aryan.

They always felt jealous of Aryan who had a very special place in Aadrita's life.

Even at this point they were not willing to join hands with Aryan. They even felt like taking Arjun's side and opposing Aryan. Just seeing this itself you can see how much resentment they had towards Aryan.

Aryan knew that Aadrita's cousins didn't like him and would oppose him, so he looked at Aadrita and asked "Can i talk to you alone?"

Looking at Aryan's face Aadrita's eyes flashed for a second. She saw the same self doubt in his eyes. He was questioning what feelings he had towards her. "Ok...Come we will talk in the green room"

Taking a few steps she looked back at her fresh from the oven husband "If someone comes and asks for me just tell them i went to the washroom."

GreenRoom....

Before Aryan could say anything Aadrita started "Aryan...it's not love for sure"

Aryan was ashamed that his thoughts were read by Aadrita "What are you saying? I don't understand anything "

Aadrita chuckled "We never needed words between us because there is no other person who understands both of us better"

Aryan asked her back "Then, don't they say this is how soulmates should be"

Suddenly Aadrita took a step towards Aryan to got close to him and asked "So you think it's love? Then do you want to kiss me? Do u want to hold hands with me? Or wanna do snu snu with me?"

Hearing this Aryan's eyes widened in fright and took a step back "Aaiyeeeeee...Never... Never ever even in my dreams"

With that Aadrita also took her step back as she has already proven her point "See this is it"

That was all that was needed in between them.

"That's about us..but what about your life? Are you going to continue this drama "Aryan looked at Aadrita.

"I can't take back my promise. Moreover Arjun is not that bad as everyone is portraying him. It's Madhu who has more responsibility...It's my sister who made the mistake. It's her who has done something that must not be done. The fault lies with our family. Arjun and his family are good people who are taking the responsibility for our mistakes. If Madhu didn't want to get married she should have backed out before"

"You know Arjun before itself ! But to my knowledge you don't have such a friend"Aryan exclaimed.

"With all the things i said you only got this point..Okk...Don't look at me like that...I met him on the train"

"The guy who looked like a hero or something? You got seduced by his looks and you are planning to give your life a try with him !!"

" Not a hero! Manga character...And no i don't get seduced instead i seduce people. I plan to spend my life with him, What's wrong with that? He is my husband now, and i don't do things half-heartedly"

"But you only know him for two days!"

"That's how arranged marriages will be anyhow. At least I have spent 24 hrs and i don't think he is that week to handle me"

"Does he know his life is going to be a rollercoaster ride from now on?"

"It's doom for him from the minute he agreed to get married to me!"

"Let's go...Let me check what he has got that you are ready to give him a chance. And about my emotions now i know it's not love, i will sort it out. But I won't give you completely to him. Lover or not" Pausing he said "You are my soulmate and I am yours"

"Ha...You and my Soulmate ?"

"Chuguley" (Do you wanna die? In Korean)

"Hahahahaha"

Aadrita's cousins felt their heart burn when they saw Aadrita coming back with Aryan laughing.

It was not even 5 mins before they came back but the change in the atmosphere between the two showed them how they believed in each other.

Aryan came to Mithun side, putting his hand over Mithun's shoulder he said "Don't be jealous, I am not taking your sister from you, instead it's him" Pointing to Arjun

Mithun immediately removed Aryan's hand " Do you think I will believe you? She has seen him for the first time and you believe he will be able to snatch her from us"

Aryan "Then you don't know her enough...And don't worry I am going now"

Looking at Arjun, Aryan could help but go near him and say "I don't know what to say to you, Whether it's your Boon or Bane only time will tell. "

Arjun turned to go back home but he turned back again, narrowing his eyes, he warned

" Ritu is my Jaan(life) and I don't like you"