Chapter 34

Damini's POV



We had the food and then we went to taste all the sweet delights that were served. My sweet teeth were craving for them.

We were enjoying them like 5-year-old children in a sweet shop.

All of a sudden that stupid girl banged into me and the food she was holding got spilt on my dress.

I knew she was good for nothing...

" Sorry ma'am ..." She said though she didn't look sorry.

I had to go to the guest house to change to my normal office wear. So I told him that I was going to the guest house.

" I also need to change... I am also going to the guest house. " He said and started walking beside me. The driver was still there so I told them to drop me at guest house. He also slid into the car.

We reached there in no time. I just opened the door and was about to go in when he said.

" Can I say something? "

" Yes....."

" You are looking even more beautiful today... " He said looking at me with open admiration. I tried to hide my blush which crept in.

" Well thanks..... You are also looking very good. "

My stupid mouth... Could it not stay quiet.?

" Seriously ?? Thanks." He grinned looking at me with amusement.

My phone was ringing, it was my uncle.

" Hello, uncle. "

" Where are you? "

" I am at the guest house uncle... "

" But why?? Did you have lunch? "

" Yes, uncle ... I had it. "

" Why didn't you tell me or Samar? He was also looking for you. "

" Oh... It didn't occur to me..but why was Samar looking for me? " I asked and saw the expression on Sagar's face changing. He looked annoyed again.

" I don't know. we all are still here... Come back here. "

" Ok uncle.. "

" They are calling us back. "

" Loverboy is missing you?? " he said looking away...

" Shut up ... Please... "

" Do you like him? " he again looked at me with passion in his eyes.

" I don't find it necessary to answer that... "

" You better not... You are mine and I am not letting you feel anything for anyone else... "

" I don't feel anything for either him or you... "

" Lier... Well, keep saying that... But you know the truth... I just have to touch you and all your arguments jump out of the window. You want me as much as I want you ... "

" I don't.... "

" Do you want me to prove it ?? " he said coming towards me.

" Sagar stay away.... "

" Then don't ever say that you don't feel anything for me... As otherwise, I would love to prove that you belong to me... Just me. "

" That is absurd..."

" Is it.. so tell me have you never felt anything when I kiss you... Do you not feel sparks in the body, when I touch you. " He was saying that and was coming towards me... I was stepping backwards.

" Stop right there... "

" Don't tease me beautiful... I may lose my mind... " he came even closer and just then my phone rang again. It was from Samar. I picked it up.

" Hello, Yes Samar?? "

" When are you coming back?? "

" Coming in 10 minutes... What happened??"

" Dad wants you to come here, says it is urgent. I asked but he said that he will tell when you will come. "

" Ok will be there in 10 minutes. "

" Ok... Do you want me to come and get you??.... Dad is insisting that I do that. "

" No... Sagar is also here so we are coming. "

I looked at Sagar ....he looked angry. He turned to go to his room without saying anything.

We both changed to office wear and went back to our site again.

Uncle was waiting for me... His face lit up when he saw me.

" Beta you should not have gone without telling me... And why did you change? You looked like a princess in that dress. Anyways... Let me come to the point... Just what do you think about Samar... ? "

" Samar?? Why are you asking this all of a sudden? "

" Just like that.... tell me now.."

" Samar is a very nice man, easy to talk to, a successful lawyer, independent, dependable, friendly and lively. "

" You really think so ?? " Uncle asked me with a smile.

" Yes... Why uncle?? " I looked at uncle he was grinning like anything and when I did not get any answer I looked at Samar he smiled and shrugged as he was also looking at his dad with surprise.

Then I looked at Sagar and he was so furious that I was scared...

What happened? Did I say anything wrong?? No... I said what I feel like Samar is. I did not have any feelings for him... But he was a good man.

" Samar what do you think about Damini? "

"What?? Dad are you playing some sort of game?? " Samar said.

" Tell me ... "

" Ok, she is very nice, beautiful, talented, smart, funny, independent, kind and shares my passion for food. Foodie just like me. " Samar said and I laughed at the last part... All he thinks about is food.

Uncle looked very happy all of a sudden as if he found some treasure.

" So now that you both like each other... I think it is time that her parents and I unite both of you in the sacred knot of marriage. " He was extremely happy. But I was shocked at what he said.

" What??" Both Samar and I asked in unison.

'" Yes beta your parents and I have decided that now that you both get along well... So we must get you both married to each other. "

" But dad... It is a different thing to get along with someone and spending your whole life together. "

" Yes...uncle we are comfortable working together but it doesn't mean that we could marry..."

" Oh... you youngsters are very confused about marriage... So for once, trust your elders. We have much more experience in life... We think you both are perfect for each other. Take your time... Don't stress yourself. "

" Ladies ad gentlemen..... I would like you to meet my would-be daughter-in-law... Damini. Who is also a well-known architect? I am waiting for her parents to come to India. When they come here and we will fix suitable dates... You all will be invited for their engagement and wedding very soon. " Uncle made an announcement. Everyone clapped except Samar, Sahil, Sagar and I.

Samar and I both were too shocked to say anything.

I looked at Sagar again .... He was literally fuming... Sahil caught his hand tightly.

I didn't know what to say and how to react... I couldn't marry Samar... Samar looked as shocked as me.

How come my parents and uncle decided on their own... They didn't even bother to ask us. I know Samar belonged to our caste and our parents were friends..... but that was not everything. What about our happiness?

I couldn't stop uncle from making that announcement. He surprised or rather shocked us by doing such a sudden announcement.

All the people left. I went to talk to my uncle... But Samar was already arguing with him.

" Dad, how can you do that? What if there was someone in our lives? " Samar was saying...

" Is there someone??"

" What? No... But... It is not the way to get married... "

" Ok listen, Son..... We told you that we intend both of you to get married to each other. Now if you don't honour our wishes then fine. "

" Dad this is not fair..... What if she likes someone else? "

" We will see... "

" Dad... We both were so comfortable working with each other and you spoilt it. There would be an awkwardness between us... You should have asked me or her privately before announcing it. "

" Don't you like her..? "

" I do like her... People of our generation like many people but not necessarily in the manner you think. I like her as a person, a co-worker, a friend but to get married to someone you need to more than just like. How do I explain to you??? "

" You don't need to explain... Just know that we want you to marry each other ... You both like each other... You will eventually fall for each other too. "

" What if we don't... "

" She is so sweet... You will fall in love with her... Just spend some quality time together..... Now no more discussion on the topic. I want you to take this seriously. "

I wanted to talk to uncle but after listening to their conversation, I didn't know how to react. So I went back to the guest house and locked myself in my room. Threw myself on my bed and cried my eyes out.