He has come to the gate 2 with his car and they left the place, no one spoke for some time, in the background some melodies are being run and Vathsala sat back on to the seat and closed her eyes, relaxing. He saw her, her face was depicting innocence but she was not! She knew how to handle everything, but still that freshness, pureness, innocence dominated everything, he felt like kissing her on the forehead at that instant, he wanted to take her face into his hands and wanted to swim deeply in her eyes, exploring her every thought! But his morals backed him off!
“Vathsala” Akash called her
“Ha Akash”
“Tired?”
“Yes, off late I’m being stressed a lot”
“Then why do you stop stressing yourself a lot “
“It keeps my mind shut from unnecessary thoughts Akash, I’m happy like this”
“Thoughts like?” he prodded her more, he want to learn more about her
“Nothing Akash, some sort of personal things” she said with the wave of dismissal
“Vathsala, can I ask you something?” he asked her pacing towards the road.
“ha Akash , what?”She asked
“Meeting me now after the incident, what were your feelings?”
“Nothing Akash, but after that incident, I felt like I want to ask you people what was the reason you cancelled the marriage, coz we heard dual reasons for that one that you are not interested second was dowry, I felt that you liked me , at that time I really felt like asking you really that you didn’t like me, but now I feel like I don’t need any answers for that. It hurts to know the reason behind that, so haven’t asked you anything Akash”
“Don’t you want to know the reason now?” he asked her
“If you wish you can” she told, but deep down she knew that it’s gonna hurt her a lot
“I thought you were ambitious and money minded Vathsala, but that was not the reason I backed off, there was a feeling in me which made me think that you are the only one for me , I haven’t told anyone like this , except you Vathsala , My dad called me and told that they have cancelled but never asked me what was my opinion but thought that I didn’t like you , First I thought it was all infatuation and didn’t mind but later I understood , that you are the one , I never had the guts to tell him my mind , and later I came to know that he backed off because he wanted dowry , which cannot be afforded by your dad , but before I can do anything , I have been engaged , there is nothing I could do , I was a coward to fight with my dad Vathsala” his voice was calm and serene , she could sense the sincerity in his voice , she could feel his warmth ,affection and sincerity in his voice , she closed her eyes , a tear drop tried to escape from her eyes , but she managed not to show her feelings to him , coz he is now engaged , she cannot disrupt the feelings of another girl , and let another girl undergo the same agony she went through!
“Akash stop the car here, I will go , it very near from here”
“I will drop you at home Vathsala”
“No Akash, please stop here” her voice very stern, he did as told
Now it’s time for Akash and Ishika’s wedding! Amidst all these events and happenings, discreetly was arriving their wedding day, everyone was getting busy with their marriage works, except the required people, who need to be busy with their marriage schedule – The Bride and the Bridegroom , who are in their own far off distant land.
Akash after that incident actually tried to meet Vathsala many times, and if she is ready for marriage with him, then he wanted to cancel his engagement with Ishika, but he failed to get any information from her or what she wanted to do, so he left everything in the hands of destiny.
As their wedding day was approaching, everyone was getting busy with marriage works. Marriage is one of the biggest celebration in one’s life which can happen only once, which every girl and guy dreams off!, Especially in India , marriage is a dream as well as it brings upon all the cultures and traditions , bonding up people of two different families into one . One fine day Akash’s dad called up Ishika’s Dad
“Namaste ji” told Ishika’s dad
“Ha ji, How are you” asked Akash’s dad
“I’m fine, how are you?” asked Ishika’s dad
“Are you free today, I want to meet you once” his voice was very deep; Ishika’s dad sensed that something went wrong.
“Ha ji , where shall we meet ?” asked Ishika’s dad
Ishika’s dad was worried ,because Akash’s dad voice was very stern and deep , he sensed something was wrong ,he was worried because his business was in a deep loss , he is somehow managing all the expenses regarding his daughter marriage , now any other expenses might lead him to more debt and he cannot manage that or another question that is making him more worried was , did Akash’s family learnt about his situation and is he now coming to cancel the marriage , he was frazzling , he didn’t find an answer , No one at home knows about his failing business, because that might spoil the happiness at his home , even he was unaware how his 100 crore turn over business has been killed and led him into bankruptcy. He is preparing himself for the consequences. Hoping for the best and fingers crossed, he was waiting for Akash’s dad
They both met at Ishika’s place, her father received Akash’s Father and they went inside his private room and closed the doors behind them.
“So what was it you wanted to talk with me?” Ishika’s dad asked his father
“Ha nothing ji, we heard that you business is very low nowadays” he asked him casually, but his words hit her father straight
“It’s nothing big, it happens in business right” Ishika’s Father said casually, trying to smoothen out the tension that is building up between them.
“Ha.. You are right” he gave a pause and continued “ actually Akash is having a dream of buying BMW , so I thought I can ask you , as you can afford it easily”
Ishika’s dad made his eyes big and couldn’t digest the fact that he has come to demand more dowry, if his business was running well, he could have given me in the nest instant, but now, how can he afford that? How to manage this extra burden? He has already given a huge sum as dowry and now again this!!
Ishika’s Father tried to persuade him that he will later present his son in law with all those gifts, so asked him to continue with the marriage proceedings, Akash’s dad was persistence that he should give the dowry before the marriage date and giving his final statement he left the place.
Upon reaching his place he told his family, i.e. his wife and son about everything and told Akash not to worry about anything and he will take care.
Akash was raging with anger listening to his dad, he is angry on his own dad, couldn’t even shout at him, and what is he thinking about his son, is he an item to be sold off at a price. He wanted to shout at him; because of him he lost the girl he wants to spend his entire life. Why is his dad doing this? Doesn’t he know he is playing with his son’s emotions? It was turmoil inside him, but he didn’t let out a single word, he stared angrily at his dad, and left the place. He took out his mobile and dialed a number. Now it’s time for him to get into action, keeping aside his coyness, it’s time for him to fight for what he desired.
Akash was waiting for Vathsala in a coffee shop. He called up Vathsala and asked her to come here, first she was reluctant, but when he insisted and told her that it is of something important, she accepted his invitation. Akash was deeply thinking now, how to tell her all this and ask her to help him out in coming out of it. He is getting frustrated with the situations, why everything is turning out like this, he needed a solution, and the only person he found reliable was her!
“Hey Akash” greeted Vathsala “Lost somewhere?” she asked him looking at his face
“Hey Hi Vathsala!!” his face was glowing on seeing her; she took a seat opposite to him.
“So what’s up? Why did you call me here?” she asked him
“I need your help Vaths” he asked her
“Vaths?” she asked him questioningly
“Yes, Any probs?” he asked her teasingly
“No issues, let’s get into the main point now.” She said as the topic was deviating
“Yeah Yeah, Lets Order something first and I will let you know in detail about everything.” They ordered cheese cakes and coffee as the waiter left, she asked him “So what’s cooking up mister?”
“Vathsala…….., this marriage needs to be cancelled” he slowly let out his thought
“What!!!” It was a scream; her face went red indicating that she was angry “Do you think you can play with girls emotions as you like!!!” she shouted forgetting her surroundings
“Cool Vathsala, listen to what I have to say” he said waving his hands fervently
“What?” she questioned him angrily
“Well, Vathsala, my dad he is too money minded, I’m so frustrated by the way he is behaving. I cannot shout or scold him, he is my father after all and I do have minimum respect towards him, but his behaviour is becoming outrageous….”
“Now in what way is that related to your marriage Akash? He is getting what he wanted right?” she cut him short
“Yes, he got what he needed and is demanding more and more from them, which they can’t afford as of now because what I heard is that the girl’s parents are in deep debt, which need some time to recover, so now I need your help here”
“What can I do Akash? I cannot change your dad’s mind, nor I can ask the girl’s parents to stop, they have many hopes and they are all well prepared about all this, and I know how bad it will effect a girl’s family and I cannot do it, so it might never happen !” she said that as a statement and her features smoothened now
“NO! It’s not like that, you can do it!” he said
“How?” she asked again with a question mark on her face.
“Well, Vathsala, you meet the girl’s parents and the girl as well tell them what you have gone through because of my dad” he was saying all this , but his voice was deep indicating it’s hurting him badly.
“But how will that change them?”
“Your words will do the magic Vathsala , that’s why I chose you , tell them it’s not a big deal now later on they might face a lot because of my dad , their daughter won’t be happy in our home” he added “YOU CAN DO IT VATHSALA !!!” he stopped stressing and continued “You’re a motivational speaker , There is nothing I could say” he took her hands in his caught hold of them firmly, giving her the assurance that she can , she was staring at their hands , held her head down , she was in a difficulty to accept it , but she needs to help him as well as the girl and her family from Akash’s Father , a money minded man!!
“I will do what I can, just for you Akash!” she continued “and for the girl also, but is it the right thing to do now?” and she continued “What about your future Akash? Any girl you marry will face the same situation right ? ” she asked him because even his life is at risk , if she helps him in cancelling this marriage.
“I know about my future Vathsala. And about my marriage and the girl , you help me in this and you will get the answers for all your doubts” looking at her with earnest, he thought to himself ‘even you knew the answer Vasthsala’
“How?”
“I’ll teach my dad a lesson” he said firmly banging the table.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes it is!!! I’m sure.” He gently pressed her hand telling that it will be fine and giving her the assurance.
“Heyyyyy Vathsala!!! What happened? I’ve been waiting for you madam!” Akash was pouring out his expressions, without letting Vathsala to tell what has happened.
“Will you please let me compose myself?”
“Yeah yeah sorry” and motioned her with his hands to take her place.
She has taken a seat opposite to him and told him “Akash now there is a bigger task than this to solve this problem” and gulped in water leaving him in a state of shock
“What do you mean Vaths?” draining his smile from his face
“Yeah Akash , I have told them everything and after listening to this they were flabbergasted at first , but I somehow managed them , they had totally agreed with me , her dad has totally accepted to break this engagement , after her dad has told that to me , that girl asked me to come aside and told me that she loves someone else and the guy has totally spoiled his life , ruining everything , she asked me to talk with his parents and her parents about their marriage and also her dad might demand all the dowry back , will your dad give it back?” she sighed heavily after telling him what has happened and placed her hand on her forehead.
“What to do Akash? Actually I’m not afraid in handling this, but….” She was about to continue something, then Akash motioned with his hand to stop and he continued, “I’m there for you Vaths , I’m gonna handle this now , dont worry”
“But how?”
“I have an idea Vaths”
“……”
“Let’s spilt this task, I will handle the guys parents, you handle Ishika’s parents right and the problem gets solved.”
“What about the dowry?”
“I will tell my dad to give that back, if he protests I will tell him that, I will complain to women protection cell”
“mmmm , sounds good and easy , but we need to implement that properly, right?”
“Vathsalaa” he called her softly, she looked at him “We can do it dear”
At Akash’s place.
“Dad it’s enough what you have done with my life!!! Please give them back the dowry!!” Akash was literally shouting at his dad
“Son, its none of your business!!! You marry the girl whom I have decided that’s it” equally shouted his dad
“Have you gone mad dad? They wanted to cancel this marriage!!! Do you think they will still proceed with this marriage? You know why they have cancelled this??? Because money is what you wanted to have, but not my happiness. You have killed my happiness but still I will leave it to you!!!” he looked at his dad who was looking with wide eyes at him and he continued “You anyhow don’t want my happiness, please give them back the money they gave or else the situations might change dad!” he said that with a sharp voice and left the place without listening to what his dad was saying.
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