The Beginning Of Chaos

...AHANA'S POV...

"I can't, grandpa! Dad!. I don't want to get married. I am still 29.

"That's what I am saying. You are 29!

Girls marry at 22 or 24. You are 5 to 7 years older.. My dad said

My family only consisted of my dad, grandpa, and grandma.

My mom died giving birth to me. I had only seen her photo. But I am absolutely sure that I am perfectly like her.

She was the most beautiful and strong woman on Earth. I miss her with all my heart.

Mom... Wherever you are, I know you are watching me, and you are always with me. I want to just tell you that I love you and I miss you.

My dad didn't marry again. He loved my mother a lot.

He loves me too, and I love him more than anyone else, but life has been too difficult for us.

He was surely the MD of 'Sehgal Enterprises and had become the #1 business tycoon in the country. As a person, he was very introverted.

He had always showered me with love and never considered me less than anyone else.

I was given the best upbringing, and I didn't demand anything more.

And more than anything else, I had my Ma, aka my Grandma, with me.

I was an IIM pass out with absolute distinction.

Companies were dying to give me jobs, but my grandpa had already appointed me as a manager at Segal's. Of course, family business And I did very well for the company.

Within 2 years, I was announced as the CEO.

They had faith in me, which I didn't let down. The company has been doing well and has been in its best condition since its start.

We were a family, but I didn't share a strong bond with anyone except my grandma. She has always been there for me, despite her age.

I was interrupted in my thoughts.

"Ahana, where in the world are you lost? Can't you hear what we are saying??"My grandpa was shouting. He was really agitated.

" Ma... Please ask them to at least consider my request.."Grandma gave them a pleasing look. But they seemed impervious to everything.

"Look, I don't need anymore arguments. It's just one thing that we have asked you to give us.

It's for your benefit, and think about the company, Ahana.

Think about the profit. And he is a good man. You have known him since you were a teenager.. My dad said

"I have never even spoken to him. If you consider only glancing at one another in business meetings or parties to be knowing each other, then it's pathetic.

It's marriage. We don't even love each other."

"Then do you have a boyfriend? Do you love someone else? Answer me,  Ahana?

"What if I do?" No, I didn't have a boyfriend. I wasn't even actually dating someone.

Frankly, I don't have any friends here. I had one, but it was far away. So I was single, but I needed something to defend myself.

"Then forget whoever that is. And you will have to live with him. With love or without it,

So I failed in my plan to fool them.

Hard luck, Ahana...

Saying so, both my dad and grandpa left.

While leaving, Grandpa said,

'' Remember, Ahana, we have just asked for one thing. That's Final. No more discussion."

I was left with only Ma. I hugged her and cried.

Yes, they did just ask for one thing from me. But it was more than anything else in the world.

They were just dealing me off like a business deal. I don't even know what the other person feels or thinks.

I don't know why this merger even needed to take place. We were doing the best in the whole country.

When I asked Grandpa, all he replied was," You won't understand". It's important.....

I am the CEO of that company. How could they ignore me?

Ma took me toward my bed and patted me.

I asked her to leave. She must even be tired.

As soon as she left, I got up and went to the bathroom. I cried my heart out. It felt good.

When there is pain in our hearts, it lightens as tears find their way out.

"So, Ahana." Be ready for the new life that awaits you. Don't forget, you are doing this for your family."

I was talking to myself now. I had to be strong.

I have to think about my family and the 'Sehgal Enterprises'. This marriage will do wonders for it.

And I was the one who had to do that.

                           ***

I woke up early. The entire pillow was still wet. I was not able to sleep well. Tossing and turning the entire night.

I changed and went downstairs for breakfast. Everyone was already there. I gave my full performance of excellence.

I smiled and tried to be as warm as always.

"Good morning  guys.

They seemed surprised. But then they hurt. Giving me warm smiles.

"Ahana, we will be going to Raichand's this evening.

Please wrap up your work early and be at your best. They want the bride and groom to see each other."

The words bride and groom made me shiver. I didn't want to get married forcefully. But I wasn't given a choice.

"Of course. Ma will help me get the best dress. Isn't it, Ma?"

She gave me a surprising look and then nodded.

She must be thinking about what caused a sudden change of heart overnight.

But, sweetie, migraines do happen overnight. Don't they? Maybe this may not be a miracle, but I won't call it a curse for sure.

In the evening, I returned home early. I was not at all excited about meeting them, but I had to pretend.

"Ahana, you don't need to do this. Please. "

Ma was helping me get ready. I didn't answer.

"You can run away. They are too mean toward you. Time has been cruel. It has drained them of emotion.

You are an independent woman. You can do well for yourself.

You can always live the life you have imagined for yourself.

I'll be very happy wherever you go, and be safe with a huge smile on your face."

"It's easy to say, Ma. But it's very difficult to do.

And running away. Ha! Run away from my family. I don't even have many friends.

I have only you in this world. I run like a coward so that people can see how fragile and weak I am. Even a boy must go through all this.

I am pretty sure he must also not want all this to happen.

Run away from all the hard work I have given to this company.

 Never.

I'll fight this and try to make our marriage work, I promise.

Although it's on the foundation of some businesses,

Of course, relationships can't be made through business deals. But mine is, and the world will see that there is nothing that Ahana Segalis not capable of.

Be it getting married to a stranger. "

I know that I was saying too much, but I needed that to make me feel strong, and you know what? It felt better.

Ma was crying. I tried not to cry and to be strong.

I won't cry anymore. I have done good for myself till now and will do so in the future.

I'll live my life as I have planned and work hard.

We gave a warm hug to each other, and it was the best feeling in the world.

to be near someone whom we love dearly.

Raichand's mansion 

                         ***

Raichand's was a huge mansion. No doubt, they must be very rich and powerful.

We were welcomed with drinks.

In a minute, Mr. Yashraj Raichand and his son, Mr. Raj Raichand, came.

I had seen both in our business meeting.

Ansh was nowhere to be seen. Yes, I knew his name. Ansh Raichand. My to-be husband

'' Hello. Mr. Rajveer Segal: " That was my father hugging Ansh's father.

'' Hi, Mr. Veer Segal." That was my grandpa hugging Ansh's grandfather. No doubt both families had so much in common.

Even the names of the father and son were connected to each other. That surprised me a lot.

I wonder why Ansh had such a different name.

Also, from what I knew, Ansh's mother died after giving birth to him.

We had so much in common. He didn't have his grandma. The poor guy had no motherly love at all.

I really pity him. I didn't know how she died.

"Welcome, Mrs. Segal. Welcome to the family.

"My grandma's name was Sita. She really was that divine.

I doubt how she managed Grandpa. He loves her and has obeyed her until now. They are lovebirds.

I was forging a smile when all the reunion things were going on. I felt like I was out of this family thing.

I have started speaking to myself too much now.

" Oh! Ahana. You look amazing.. Was it necessary? It was Ansh's dad. My to-be dad.

"Thank you, uncle." I said. I have met him, but it was always for formal reasons.

"Don't call me Uncle, dear. Call me Dad. Ansh does so, and so will you."

So it had already begun.

I can't even imagine how things are going to change.

"I must say, Rajveer. We are lucky to have a daughter-in-law like Ahana. We really are." Mr. Yashraj was saying

"I swear she is luckier." My father replied, beaming.

I must say I am the unluckiest of all.

"Dear Ahana, you must be bored. I forgot to say that Ansh is waiting for you upstairs on the terrace.. Mr. Raj said

"The maid will escort you there. And yes, please don't take too long, or else the dinner will get cold."

Everyone was laughing. Ma gave me an approving look. I think grandpa saw it.

"Ahana, he's your husband. You don't need anyone's permission," Dad said. Why is it that he always has to act like that?

It was my marriage, and I had to be excited, but it turns out that, except me, everyone else was overjoyed.

They had already bonded before even meeting one another.

Suppressing the awkward feeling, I followed the maid.

I hadn't even seen his face properly before. We have never interacted with each other, even in meetings. Our dads always did the work for us.

I didn't know what kind of person my husband was. I hope everything turns out to be good.

A good conversation is all that we need now.

Fingers crossed, and let's hope for the best.

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