WEDDING VOWS
Akshita
Rehan
So, uhh... Since we're about to get married I think we should discuss certain things before we agree to do so. I've had a lot of girlfriends in my life. Actually the fact is that I don't really like the idea of hanging onto a single girl for my whole life
Akshita's parents had found a family where they could get her married off to. The family was really nice. Rehan's dad was a pharmaceutical shop owner, his mom was a housewife. He came from a very simple middle class family background.
But Rehan was a neurological surgeon. He was 27 and was a single child of his house. He and His mom had come to visit Akshita's house to discuss this marriage only.
After the whole family gathering of thirty to sixty minutes both the prospective bride and groom were sent in private to talk. Yes, it was going to be an arranged marriage.
Rehan
May I ask you a question? If you don't mind?
She replied in an extremely low voice
She answered calmly. She didn't really mind that question, she thought it was important for the person who is going to marry her to know this thing about his wife.
She asked looking him in the eye. This was the first time she saw him properly. He looked at her seemingly surprised.
Rehan
I don't think that it really matters.
Akshita
Oh. I'm just curious.
Rehan
No! I'm not. I told you just now that I've been dating a lot of girls in my life. Didn't it explain it already?
Akshita
(This guy seems really, really arrogant!)
Akshita
So, um... You don't want to marry me, is it?
She was getting sick of how proud he was acting as if she wanted him very badly or something. It's not like she was in love with him or something. Why was he being a moron here?
Rehan
Ah... I don't know. That depends on the situation here.
He said crossing his legs
Rehan
Have you ever had any boyfriend in your life?
Rehan's Condition
After like 30 second of silence she asked.
Akshita
Uh... Don't you have anything else to ask?
Rehan
Nope! I got myself clear about you.
What kind of guy he was? Arrogant, rude, weird, dumbass, and what the fuck was he taking her for? He was supposed to spend rest of his life with her and he's only got these irritating questions to ask? Like really?
Rehan
Do you want to say something?
He asked looking up at Akshita from his glass who was cursing him under her breath and was almost glaring at him. She sighed and came back to her senses.
Akshita
Hey, tell me one thing... Do you want to marry me?
Akshita
Well you clearly asked me only those questions which would irritate any girl, and you didn't ask me anything else than that so... I guess... You intend to scare me off?
She said and he looked at her amazed.
Rehan
You're right. I did this on purpose. I do want to scare you off.
She said it extended the "okay" word too long.
Rehan
See... The thing is that I don't want to ruin your life.
He said and kept the glass down on the coffee table.
Akshita
Ahem... And... How... Would you ruin my life exactly?
Rehan
You seem to be a really nice girl to me. I am not really a good guy to marry you. You see, I don't want to waste your life so, I'm telling you the truth 'I'm a playboy and I WILL NEVER CHANGE. Do you still want to marry me?
Akshita
Honestly... I don't believe your bullshit!
He looked at her shocked at her response
Akshita
Because... What I think is that you have someone you love, and your parents want to force you to marry someone like me who could suit your family background... Isn't it?
On hearing this he started laughing hard.
Rehan
Do you really think that I, Rehan Jaiprakash can fall in love with someone? Oh, please! This love business is not my business. I just don't want to cheat on a girl.
Rehan
After I marry someone I need to be faithful to her and that, I can't really cope with. It's just that, looking at you and your family I just believe that you're not the kind of girl who would like to be cheated on. In fact, I don't think that anyone would..."
He was cut down mid-sentence by Akshita as she said urgently
Akshita
I really don't mind you cheating on me.
Rehan looked at her in complete shock. He was speechless for some ten seconds staring at her, and she looked confidently in his eyes. He wet his lips before saying,
Rehan
So, you're saying that after I marry you I can fool around with other girls, and you would not mind or bother me?
Rehan
You know what, I am not joking around with you. I am really serious about this.
Akshita
And I'm willing to give you that.
Playboy
Rehan
Why would... You do that?
He was confused and she took a deep breath.
Akshita
Because I don't like you and my parents, they are forcing me very hard. I have not completed my studies properly too so that I could just get a job. I'm not a girl who would like to get married or something.
Rehan
You don't want to get married now. But I'm sure you would like to at some point of your life?
He asked a little irritated at her carefree nature towards her life
Akshita
Not at least till I am thirty-five or something...
She said in an attitude not to care
Rehan
Huh? *sighs* Are you DUMB? You're actually planning to ruin your whole life just because you don't want to take responsibility for a marriage right now? And by the way, do you think that if you marry me, I will let you hook up with other men?
Akshita
Hey, you can't just insult me like that okay? Did I ask you to allow me to hook up with other men that you are getting so furious all of a sudden at me?
She replied to him equally furious
Rehan
You know... I just... Don't understand what exactly are you expecting from me or this marriage between us.
Akshita
Umm... You don't have to worry about me. You are forced by your parents to get married. You don't want to get married and lose your life as a punk, hooking up with other girls. I am willing to let you do that and co-operate with you so, what's your problem?
Rehan
Really? Please don't try to play that trick on me!
Rehan
I'll make him change from my love thing... Don't try to fool yourself. I will not change.
Akshita
I know. And I've heard that many times now. *rolls her eves**
Rehan
Wait! Are you mesmerized by my beauty or something?
He suddenly said out of the blue
Akshita
(what the hell is this moron thinking?)
Rehan
That's why you are willing to marry me because you are just enchanted by my handsome face and hot body that you want to be my wife so that you could get into my bed with me?
Akshita
(Oh god! This shameless person!)
She thought. Anger was raging inside her. She was about to shove him down with her words just then her younger sister Akashi ran to ask both of them to come downstairs.
Akashi
Akshita, Dad is calling you both down. It's time for Rehan Jiju to go home now.
They both looked at each other and then looked away after two seconds of eye contact.
When Akshita and Rehan went downstairs Rehan's parents were already at the doorsteps ready to leave. Akshita touched all the elder's feet one by one and so did Rehan, and both families parted ways.
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