Chapter 11

Nandini's POV:

"What is this Mr. Malhotra creating a scene like this.. I am in a important meeting.." I said looking at the monster in front of me..

"Miss Murthy I am the one u were waiting for.. Malhotra Diamonds, my company!" He said and smirked

How could I forget that.. Manik told me before.. Aaahhh Now he will make my life hell.. Shadi kam tha kya!

"Then join us Mr. Malhotra.. U are already late.. We almost finished.." I said professionally.. I didn't want him to see how much irritated I was!

"I trust my team already did everything.." He says and looked towards his men and they shook their heads..

"I want everything perfect Miss Murthy.. Pls don't think about the cost..." He said..

"Of course... I will provide u the expensive things.. Don't worry.." I said sweetly..

"Fine we are done here but I want to see everything in this hotel .. Care to show me miss." He said..

"Why??"

"I just want to check everything before my marriage.." On his mention of marriage everyone turned to him and my eyes widen...

"Let's go.. I will see u around.." I said and litarely dragged him outside...

"What is ur problem!!! What was all that..?" I whispered because I didn't want it to become the hot gossip of the week..

"Ur dad only said that I am going to take of these hotels after our marriage so I want to check first.." He said looking at the works of the hotel...

"I am managing this pretty well.. What u mean by ur going to manage this.. Am I going to be ur trophy wife?" I said angrily...

"Ahh.. That's the plan.. U will accompany me in business parties, u will do all that kitty party thing and help our family to be with a good relation with society... So yeah u are going to be a trophy wife, always decked up and all.." He said casually but those words burned my heart as well as my eyes with tears...

"Samuel!!!!" I shouted...

"Yes...." He ran towards me...

"Please show Mr. Malhotra around.. I have some work.." I said and before they could stop me I walked away..

I started my car in full speed.. Tried to calm my nerves down but it's not working.. After 1 hour of full speed driving and breaking some traffic rules I was back in my home..

I thought about everything he said.. I never thought what will happen later.. Manik was right .. I will ended up being a trophy wife..

I entered in my bathroom and start the shower.. Finally I gave up and sat on the floor.. I let my tears to flow and mix with the shower water... I was feeling so pathetic, so helpless... I had noting to do except crying...

I was so lost I didn't realize it's been hours me in the shower..

"Nandini!!!" A shout brought me back from my Think&panic land..

I looked up and saw Manik leaning over me and stopped the shower.. How the hell he always get inside of my house... I never want anyone to see me this vulnerable not even my friends....

He hold my hand and helped me to stand.. Then he threw a towel at me and dragged me out of the bathroom..

My eyes were red and puffy I know.. But I couldn't let him know I was crying..

"What are u doing here and how u always get into my house..?" I asked forcefully..

"I never knew crying is one of ur work..." He smirked...

"You......"

"I was calling u but u didn't received that's why I am here.. Now get ready.. We are going to ur parents house.. My mom will be there .. We will have lunch together and discuss about our wedding.." He said and I made a bad face.. No wonder he was enjoying it.

I stromed to my room and shut it loudly.. I had no mood for dress up.. So I wore the first thing I saw.. A golden jumpsuit.. It may not be appropriate for lunch but I didn't think much...

I blow dry my hair and straight it.. I used minimum makeup to look presentable.. I stepped out of my room with my phone and Purse.. Manik really called me many times..

I looked up and saw Manik , looking at me strangely..

"What?" I frowned..

"U.. u look beautiful.. Are u going somewhere later.." He asked..

"May be... That's none of ur business.. Now can we go?" I said pointing towards the door..

"Of course.. Let's go..."

We reached there.. Have lunch with our mothers.. My mother was busy with Manik.. Manik's mother was busy with me.. She told me golden looks good on me..

Now the time for the discussion.. The thing I dreaded most...

"Ur fathers decided that four months later u will get married.. And Manik also said he is okey with it.. " my mother said and my jaw drops...

"Mom.. It's my wedding too.. And no one asked me.."

"I know dear but I know u will be ok.. And u know ur father right.." Mom said giving me a sad smile...

"Ok.. Now tell me what u want ur wedding theme or color to be.. " Manik's mom asked excitedly...

"I actually don't know..." I answered..  It's not matter what I wanted.. The men will twist it the way they want it.. My life was gone hating my father.. Other half will go, me hating my husband.. What an amazing life !

"I want the reception with crystal dangling.. And weeding them white and red... The bride will wear a red ball gown for the wedding.." He said seriously..

"U know it would be nice if it's a white a gown... Theme is ok but not the gown!" I said

"Why not.. I am the groom and I want my bride to wear red in our wedding.. Am I not allowed to do that?" He asked with a raised eyebrow..

Before I could say anything My Mom said," of course u can.. Nandini will wear red gown."

Agghh.. My Mom was doing everything dad told her to do.. Manik should be pleased with everything..

"Ok.. The flower?"

"Rose"

"Lily.."

We both said at the same time.. I want lily that's it!

"Am i not allowed to plan my own wedding Mr. Malhotra?" I said angrily

"Nandu.." Mom warned..

"Okay.. We will use rose and lily both.. Don't fight now.." Mrs. Malhotra said..

Manik was doing everything intentionally to make me mad.. I will never wear a red gown Malhotra.. Wait and watch..

"Alright.. Cake?"

"No chocolate please.." Manik said making a bad face..

"All right.. Decoration, hall..."

"We believe u will handle that just fine.." Manik said..

"I will take care of her ring.." Manik said..

"Her dad already handled ur ring.." Mom said excitedly..

"I will handle my wedding dress.." I said..

"Yeah.. Red wedding gown." He said and smirked..

I didn't say anything. I kept my face neutral.. Why I was still here... This marriage won't be a happy one.. Maddy will kill him in the first place.. Marriage, trophy wife, my dream everything would take place only if the wedding is happening..

My marriage with Manik was one of my dreams.. But losing him was never in my mind.. Sudden thoughts and what can happen with Manik made me shudder..

"Nandu.. U ok?" My mom's concerned voice broke my daze..

"Yeah .. Am fine.. "

"Are u sure.. U become pale.."

"Aunty don't worry.. I am just a bit overwhelmed with everything happening so fast.." I smiled..

"I know.. Manik, Nandini u both will give us the guests name u want to invite.. Then we will have to make the complete guest list.." Mom said..

"Ok.. Is there anything else? I have work mom.." I said pleadingly

"U need to take rest u know... No there is not.." Mom said pointedly..

"I will mom.. Don't worry.. Bye Aunty..."

"Start calling me mom, dear..." She said and I smiled..

"Alright ladies.. I will see u later... Nandini let's go..." Manik said and we walked away..

"So.. Where to?" Manik asked as he start the car...

"My office please.."

"Office hour will be over after sometime..." He said as he took a turn...

"I often stay late so no problem..." I said looking out..

"U know, u should tell me what u are hiding.. May be I can help u.." My eyes widen..

"I am not hiding anything..." I said wishing he would believe.

"Funny.. Ur eyes are saying otherwise, ur behavior saying different thing.. " he said dryly..

"U will tell me.. If not now then later..." He said stopping the car in front of my office hotel...

"Thanks for the ride.." I said getting out of the car..

I won't tell him anything.. If I do, he will not leave me.. And that's not good for him..