Chapter 16

Mehul's POV



I carried her over the threshold and after that I went to show her our room. I didn't want to share room with her, but I had no choice. Dad would be too angry if I don't. I don't know why I get affected everytime when she is anywhere near me.

Today when I got up I saw that I had her in my arms, I somehow liked it. And after coming here when I picked her in my arms, she slid her hands around my neck, I really liked the feeling.

What was happening to me?? I hate her... My dad chose her over me.

Oh I was going insane. I need to keep some distance from her.

I was going for a meeting when I got an invitation. I opened that, it was from Rahul's office, they have a party tonight as they got a very huge overseas order.

I was so happy that Rahul was back. Now I would have someone to talk to. I would definitely be going to the party, it has been so many days since I met him.

I completed my work in office and went home. I told my mom that I am going to Rahul's party. I had to get ready for the party so took a quick shower and got ready.

I was about to leave, when my dad called me. " Are you not forgetting something son? "

" What am I forgetting, dad? "

" You are forgetting that now you have a wife and if you are going for a party, you have to take her with you." He said calmly.

" No, I am going alone. I have not met him for such a long time, I want to go alone. "

" If she is not going with you, then you are also not going. "

" Oh, come on dad you are being a dictator now. You wanted me to marry her, I did. You can't dictate everything. I am an adult dad, not a kid for god sake. I just want to go alone. "

" Fine go !! We all will follow you there along with your wife. I hope that is acceptable to you." Dad said, smirking.

" Fine, she can come with me...."

Dad called her and said,

" Megha beta, Mehul is going to a party his best friend is throwing, so please get ready fast."

" Ok papaji" she looked at me but I turned my face.

She went upstairs and came back in 20 minutes. She was wearing a very beautiful dress and was looking gorgeous.

I went out towards my car and she followed me. I unlocked the car and she sat down on the passenger seat.

I usually drive very safe, but I was really annoyed. I feel suffocated by my dad's dictatorship. But I love my dad, in fact everyone in my family. So it really hurt me when he said, he would disown me. I know Megha was not to be blamed but I couldn't help despising her.

We reached the venue, I went inside and she followed me silently. I saw Rahul and started walking towards him. He was looking very happy. Just then he saw me and came towards me. He was smiling like anything but I could not.... I tried to but it was kind of fake.

" Hey, man what's up?? You are looking a bit lost, is everything alright?" He asked me.

" Yes, I am fine and I am very proud of you. You handled this project on your own and did very well. Congratulations!!!!!"

" Thanks and who is the girl that came with you. I have never seen her.."

" She is... just a... family friend, she happened to be at my place today, so mom asked me to take her with me to the party."

I didn't know why I said that, I never hid anything from him. I would tell him later on... I didn't want to spoil his mood or his party. I knew, he guessed that something was wrong.

He came towards Megha, who was standing behind me.

" Hi, I am Rahul... I am Mehul's best friend. How are you? Welcome to this party."

" Hi, I am Megha, Mehul's family friend." She looked towards me and smiled sadly.

" Come, I will introduce you to my wife Priya. She will be glad to meet you "

He called Priya " Priya,

come and meet Megha, she is Mehul's friend. And Megha, she is my wife, Priya" Priya smiled at her and hugged her.

Rahul was getting restless so he dragged me to a side and almost shouted at me, " What is the matter Mehul? It seems you are hiding something, tell me, what's the matter? Don't forget that I am your best friend. Are you in some kind of trouble? What's up man? Say something dammit, I am worried about you."

He was too concerned about me but I kept on avoiding the conversation. It was not the right time or place for that. I said that we would talk about it later on. He was not satisfied with my answer and was about to ask me again but just then our other friends arrived.

Sagar, Vikram and Gautam came together. We all were friends since we were in school. Then we chose our respective professions and went to different colleges. Sagar did his Engineering and then MBA and is a leading businessman. Vikram and Gautam were Doctors.

It was nice to meet all of them. Rahul introduced them to Priya and Megha. " Priya, meet my friends, Sagar, Vikram and Gautam and friends, she is my wife, Priya and this pretty lady is Megha, Mehul's family friend." Everyone greeted each other.

Priya wanted Rahul to meet someone so he went away with her. Megha took a glass of juice and started sipping it slowly.

I was with my other friends. They all were teasing each other. Just then Sagar dragged Rahul back saying that he can talk to his wife any time. So he better talk to us now.

They talked about his accidental marriage with Priya. He was talking to us but his eyes were on Priya. Sagar teased him by saying that he was besotted. Rahul just smiled. I followed his line of vision and my eyes landed on Megha.

She was with another girl and Priya. They were talking and giggling. It was such a beautiful sight.

Gautam asked," Who are those two other girls?" Everyone else looked at them. " The one on Priya's left side is Sia, her best friend and another one is Megha, Mehul's family friend." Rahul told them. Everyone looked at me and I didn't know how to react.

They would laugh at me if I tell them that I was forced to marry her. No, I didn't want that.

" Wow, Mehul !! She is beautiful. Are you by any chance interested in her? " Asked Gautam, still looking at Megha.

" No, I am not. " I said too quickly. I was getting paranoid that if they get to know that Megha is my wife what would they think about me? That I got married to someone I don't even like. That I was not man enough to be able to take my stand and say no to this marriage.

" That's great !!! Now please introduce us to her." Sid Gautam. I was getting annoyed with him. Why couldn't he leave Megha alone.

I glared at him and left from there.

" What's wrong with him man?" said Vikram.

" I will go and talk to him. " I heard Rahul saying and he came after me. I wanted some fresh air, so I came to the balcony. He caught my arm and turned me.

" What's wrong with you, Mehul?? Your eyes are red and you look so furious. I have never seen you like this." I was about to tell him when Priya's best friend came running and was almost on the verge of crying.

" What happened, Sia? Why are you looking so alarmed? " He was really worried.

" Please come... Priya is calling you... Rohit is... very angry... He is... having a very.... heated argument... with a man." She pointed towards them.

We rushed towards them, there was a big chaos. It took almost an hour to solve it. I could not leave Rahul in a problem. I stayed with him and Priya till matter cooled down.

We went back to the party again. Priya was not talking to Rahul and he was getting restless. He tried talking to her but all in vain.

It was late we started having dinner, Megha was sitting next to Priya and Sia. They were talking to each other. I must say, she was looking very beautiful. I really got angry when Gautam asked me to introduce him to Megha.

I was looking at her but she avoided looking at me. It somehow hurt me. Her eyes looked sad though she was smiling.