The Missing Bride!
“Some bonds are made with love, others with fate—hers was sealed with betrayal.”
The grand Rathore-Mehta wedding was the most awaited event of the year.
The luxurious Udaipur Palace was adorned with shimmering lights, fragrant marigold garlands, and golden drapes.
Renowned businessmen, elite socialites, and powerful politicians graced the venue, all waiting for the grand union of Virat Rathore, the heir to the Rathore empire, and Sanaya Mehta, the glamorous and confident daughter of the Mehta family.
The air buzzed with excitement—until chaos erupted.
Meera Mehta (Siya & Sanaya’s Mother)
Sanaya is missing!
Meera Mehta’s panicked voice echoed through the vast halls of the palace. The makeup artists, the designers, the maids.. everyone froze in shock.
Siya Mehta, Sanaya’s twin sister, looked up from where she was sitting in the corner, clutching a book.
What does she mean, missing?
She rushed towards her mother, only to see her father, Dinesh Mehta, pacing the room with a furious expression. In his trembling hand was a letter.
Sanaya Mehta (FL’s Twin Sister)
Dear Ma, Papa,
I’m sorry. I can’t do this. I love someone else. I won’t marry Virat. By the time you read this, I’ll be far away. Please don’t look for me.
—Sanaya
A deafening silence fell over the room. Meera’s face turned pale as she gripped the letter, her breath coming in short gasps.
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
How could she do this?! 😡 (Dinesh roared, slamming his fist on the wooden table)
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
She has humiliated us in front of the entire world! 😡
Meera collapsed on the bed, sobbing uncontrollably. The Mehtas had spent months preparing for this wedding.. ensuring it was perfect in every way. Their entire reputation depended on this alliance.
And now, Sanaya had destroyed everything.
Siya’s hands trembled as she read the letter. A sharp pain stabbed her heart. Her sister, her mirror image, her closest friend, had abandoned them.
Siya Mehta (FL)
We have to stop the wedding. (Siya whispered)
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
Stop the wedding? (Dinesh’s eyes burned with rage as he turned toward her)
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
Do you know what that means? Our family will be ruined! The Rathores will destroy us! This isn’t just a wedding, Siya.
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
It’s a business alliance. If Virat and Sanaya don’t get married today, our company will suffer. We will lose everything!
Siya’s stomach twisted. She knew how much this marriage meant to both families. The Rathores were one of the most influential business empires in India. A broken wedding would be a public scandal.
Siya Mehta (FL)
Then what do we do? (she asked, her voice barely above a whisper)
Dinesh and Meera exchanged a look before turning to her. Meera took a shaky breath and spoke.
Meera Mehta (Siya & Sanaya’s Mother)
Siya, you will take Sanaya’s place. 🥺
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
You are her twin. No one will know the difference. We will cover your face with the bridal veil. The pheras will be done, the marriage will be completed, and by then, it will be too late for anyone to object.
Siya Mehta (FL)
No, Ma! (Siya gasped, stepping back)
Siya Mehta (FL)
This is wrong! This is deceit—
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
Do you want to see our family destroyed? (Dinesh interrupted, his voice cold and unforgiving)
Dinesh Mehta (Father of Twin)
Do you want to watch our business collapse? Do you want to bring shame upon this family?
Siya felt the weight of their words crushing her. Tears filled her eyes as she shook her head.
Siya Mehta (FL)
But Virat—he’s marrying Sanaya. Not me. This isn’t fair to him. 💔
Meera Mehta (Siya & Sanaya’s Mother)
What other choice do we have? (Meera cried)
Meera Mehta (Siya & Sanaya’s Mother)
Siya, you are our only hope. You must do this—for us. 😭
A lump formed in Siya’s throat. Her entire life, she had lived in Sanaya’s shadow, the prettier twin, the bolder twin, the one who always got what she wanted.
Siya had never complained, never asked for more. But this?
Yet, as she looked into her mother’s desperate eyes, as she saw her father’s trembling hands, she realized.. she had no choice.
Siya Mehta (FL)
Okay… 🙂💔 (Words even not forming)
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