Chapter 6

Rudra is not happy with the arrangement of him getting married early. He is trying to accept the fact that he was getting married to her anyway, no matter the time. Two months or one month doesn't matter.

"Bhai what happened? You're looking stressed" Saumya asked

"My wedding is postponed. I don't want it yaar" Rudra said

"And why is that?" Saumya asked

"Because I don't love Sikha this marriage is a burden on me and" Rudra stopped in the middle. He himself isn't aware why he is behaving like this.

"Bhai why don't you go and meet Durva and the kids? After all, you will leave soon" Saumya suggested. Rudra didn't like the idea of leaving. He doesn't want to leave from here and he isn’t aware of the reason why?

"What will I say to her? That I'm going away because of my wedding?" Rudra asked

"It's the truth isn't it?" Saumya asked him noticing his expression

"I don't want her to know," Rudra answered absent-mindedly

"And why is that?" Saumya asked seriously

"What?" Rudra asked

"Why don't you want her to know? She knows it already. Whole India knows it is Bhai. That you're engaged to Sikha bhabhi." Saumya said

"I think I should tell her and the kids and end it. I will invite them to my wedding as well. It is your responsibility to ensure that they come to attend my wedding." saying He drove towards the orphanage where he saw Durva teaching them dancing and once again got lost in her dance.

When their eyes met, Durva stopped abruptly but Rudra gestured to her to continue. Durva finished what she was doing before coming to talk to him.

"What happened? You're looking tensed" Durva asked

"My wedding is in one month so I need to leave," Rudra said and Durva stood there in shock. She didn't blink her eyes for some time.

"Oh, congratulations. But wasn't it after two months?" Durva asked, keeping her emotions at bay. Rudra noticed the change in her eyes. They are in pain.

"Yes it was but dad preponed it" Rudra answer her

"When are you going then?" Durva asked with a fake smile

"At the end of this week" Rudra replied

"Why aren't you happy? You should be happy you're marrying the girl you love" Durva asked him, noticing his lack of happiness while sharing his life’s supposed biggest news.

"I don't love her Durva. Nor this marriage is happening with my consent. My dad forced her on me." Rudra told his real thoughts

"That isn't her fault now, is it? The girl you're about to marry is innocent and maybe love you. It's not her fault that the marriage is forced on you. You shouldn't think of this marriage as forced or a burden. Never blame an innocent." Durva said as a single tear escaped from her eye. She wiped her tears before Rudra could notice it.

"Congratulations once again and I wish you the best of luck. Now I have some work you can meet the kids' ' Durva said and left him. She lets her tears fall freely once she is alone. She cursed herself for being so weak. She tried her best to not fall for him but how can a girl in her right state of mind resist him? His down to earth nature and gentle behaviour is a magnet to girls not to mention his outwardly looks.

Wiping her tears she decided to be brave and not cry for him. It was meant to happen. She knew from the start that he would leave one day. He doesn't belong to this place.

"What happened? Why are you crying Durva?" the sudden voice startled her

"I'm not crying," Durva replied

"Yes you're not crying and I'm not in for lies” Saumya said rolling her eyes

"You're getting it wrong" Durva tried to reason

"You love him don't you?" Saumya's question makes her freeze on her spot. Saumya just hit the spot.

"What are you talking about?" Durva played dumb.

"We both know very well that about whom I'm talking. I only want an honest reply Durva." Saumya asked

"Yes, but that doesn't matter. It is my fault in the first place." Durva replied as a fresh set of tears fell from her eyes

"Hey calm down, it’s not your fault at all. If he wasn't my brother, I would have also fallen for him. He is a person who deserves love but alas! He got everything except love. For his career, he gave up on everything including his love life. So don't feel that it's your fault." Saumya said

"Promise me never to disclose this to him. Please promise me” Durva pleaded in hopes of keeping her little secret only to her and Saumya.

"I won't, I promise, "Saumya said

Saumya left Durva in her room.

She saw his brother with Urmi who is talking non-stop but he isn't paying any attention to her.

"Bhai" Saumya called him

"What are you doing here?" Rudra asked

"Why, can't I come here?" Saumya asked

"Yes, you can." Rudra chuckled

"By the way, I was here to tell Durva that one of my friends is interested in her and wants to date her" Saumya chirped

"What?” Rudra asked not believing his ears

"What happened?" Saumya asked innocently, raising her brows.

"Urmi baby you go and play with others ok" Saumya said and Urmi left them alone

"Who is that boy? Do you know him well?  How did he see her? Is he serious about her?" Rudra asked in one breath

"Calm down bro. 4 questions at once? How will I answer them?" Saumya asked with a pout

"Hell with the questions. Tell me who is it? If he hurt her I swear I won't leave him" Rudra said while gritting his teeth.

"Why are you getting hyper Bhai? Why does it matter to you if someone else is getting engaged with her? Why does it matter if someone hurt her? I have known her for a long time. If I'm not getting hyper then why you?" Saumya asked

"Because I care for her I can't see her in pain. I don't want her to get hurt. I lo..." Rudra stopped himself from spilling the next words.

"You what Bhai? Um, like her? Or love her?" Saumya asked him, making his eyes widen.