Chapter Thirteen

SHAEL
' I can't meet momma like this, she will ask uncountable questions, like an investigator officer. I can't reply to them, I can't tell her the truth of Sammie, for momma, She didn't give birth to her, but we both are equal to her. It will hurt her, as It got me hurt. I need to talk to Guru, What has he done with Sammie? I need to know. I gotta get out of this bed. ' I thought and I tried to get up. Indeed, There wasn't much pain indeed. I was healing at the fastest speed. I wasn't getting it. Do I have such healing power? What am I then? I want to meet momma but not like this. I couldn't tell her about my dream. Most spooky part, I was feeling scared as I was going to meet his parents.
" What the heck are you trying to do?" Guru's voice came and he was standing, crossing his arms over his chest and glaring down at me.
Before he could say something, " We need to talk. " I said.
" You are not supposed to get out of your bed like this." he annoyed, but not as I supposed.
He came close to me. He placed his hand on my back, put some pillows behind me, carefully he laid me back on the pillows. " Are you in pain? " he softly asked.
I didn't reply to him. I was glaring at him.
" Do you really think, I can't read your face. You are my wife. " he said.
" Fake wife. " Before I could stop myself, it reached to his ears.
He smiled, " No, it's not, we're a different couple. We have agreed on some more rules. I've officially married to you. You're connected to me in many ways. Time will reveal everything to you, Why did I do this? " he said.
I was surprisingly watching him. He brushed the backside of his hand on my cheek, " What did compel you to get up from your bed in such bad condition? " he asked.
" Um.... I..., can we talk about Sammie, please? " I hesitantly asked him.
He got annoyed at her name, " No, rest is more important for you right now, tomorrow is your last day in India. " he said with calmness on his face.
" What? " I would never see my mom again. Will he allow me to talk with them on the phone? I shook my thinking. Sammie is essential now, I told me, " Please, Guru. She's my only friend. " I requested.
" Friend? Are you fu..... ( he paused) are you kidding me? " he frowned.
A tear escaped from my eye. I instantly wiped it away. I bit my lip, " I know, I wasn't ever a friend to her, but she is both like a sister and friend to me. Please release her from jail. " I begged him.
" How do you know, who told you? " he urged.
I was sure Guru must have filed a case against Sammie and she'd be in the jail, " I assumed. " I replied, watching my hands.
He heaved a deep sigh, " We'll see. Now sleep. " he said and placed a kiss on my cheek. I felt hotness on my cheek. It drew a smile on my face. I don't want him to know that I liked it. I bent down my face. Luckily, my hair covered my face.
Next morning, I woke up, when the sun was high in the sky. " Oh no! I got late, did they go without me? " I muttered.
" How can you go, without seeing me. " Sweet voice came from my left. I recognized it within a second, I turned to see for confirmation.
I was smiling from ear to ear, " MOMMA.. " I shouted in joy. Before I could hurt me, she came closer to me, gave me a hug.
" Momma, I miss you like hell. " I told her.
I always wanted to live in my own house. I used to think that I'd never miss her but I was wrong. I missed her every morning when I woke up on my own. My eyes filled with water, seeing her after many days.
" But I didn't miss you. " she mocked.
I made a puppy face. She kissed me on my forehead, " My doll, I'm glad, you are fine, after what she did to you. " I could guess from her voice that she was controlling her rage.
I wiped my eyes, " Guru told you? " I asked softly.
" No, that girl told me." she pointed at Nance. " Guru called me to meet you, as you both are leaving this evening. " she said with a smile.
" Yes. " I said sadly.
" You always wanna go there. Why so gloomy? " She held my hand.
I looked at Nance, momma followed my gaze, " Can I get some solitude time with my daughter, please? " Mom asked Nance.
" Sure, Anything you need, I'm next door to you. " She said, leaving us alone.
" Don't tell me, that cheater is the reason for this sadness! " She annoyed and narrowed her eyes at me.
I hadn't any need to answer her, she knew me very well. But this time, she was wrong. I didn't even think that I could face him there by accident.
" I approved this marriage, Your husband seems to be a decent guy. Your husband threatened me on our first encounter, So that his mother in law couldn't hurt his wife. You love your husband, right? leave your past, live with your present. It will be good for all. " she advised me.
I knew she was saying right. It wasn't an actual marriage, she was supposing it to be. Soon, she'll find the truth and will be ready to strangle me, " I'm not thinking about him, momma. He has been dead for me. I'm nervous and bewildered. I don't know his parents. His brother is a humble guy, He accepted our marriage. I have no idea, how will his parents react? It's scaring me. " I said, looking at the white marble floor.
" You shouldn't be tense about it, Guru will handle it, they're his parents, he knows them. Don't be stressed. You can't control everything. Let him face this. You have to stand by your husband's side. I can tell one thing, he cares for you. He is that person of your life, who will love you more than him. I can read it on his face. Relations take time to build, just give him demanding time. He's a sensible boy. " She praised him, and my momma, it rarely has happened, when she praised him whom she barely knew.
" Yea, You may be right...." I trailed.
" It's not May, dear. IT IS RIGHT. " she caressed my cheeks, " Tell me about your dream. I was calling on your number. Guru picked it up and told me the fuss. "
" Yeah! I was in a dark wood. Guru was with me. Suddenly, everything changed and I was alone. There was blood on my hand. " I told her in short.
" That's it? " She asked.
" Yes, um and I'm healing rapidly. I don't know how? " I said to her astonishingly.
" That's um.. " Her mouth was opened. But she did not utter anything, " If something would happen, I mean any other dream. You'll call me immediately. " She asked me.
" Sure, momma." Suddenly, she was looking more tense and was fidgeting on the mattress beside her. I was sure, momma was hiding something from me.
" You wanna tell me something momma? " I asked, looking at her.
" No. You would be hungry. Come! Let me help you. " She said and held my good hand. I was gazing at her face. I was sure she was hiding something. She was great in keeping secrets to herself. It was almost impossible to get the truth from her mouth. So I choose to wait for her to tell me herself.

I washed myself. Momma was picking my dress today. She plucked a dark red gown for me. She helped me in dressing up. Momma straightened my hair from the upper side and from bottom it naturally curls. She also applied some makeup and red lipstick, matching with my gown. Guru was out, preparing perhaps or business. I haven't seen him since the morning. We had breakfast together. Indeed, momma cooked for me. When I wasn't married. Whenever I feel sick. She cooked my favourite food. It is amazing to have her around, after so many days. We spent noon together, She helped me in packing my luggage. I sauntered toward bed and picked up my Twitty.
" Don't tell me, you are taking your teddy with you! " She smirked.
" Obviously, You and Dad gave me this when I was five years old. When Sammie spoiled it unknowingly, you mend it and shaped it the same one as it used to be on my eighteen birthday. It never let me feel that I'm alone. " I said with great love and hugged it.
" Are you ready? " Suddenly, Guru entered the room. His eyes ran on my body and halted on my face.
I walked toward him, " Thank you, for bringing her here. " I said with a huge smile. I wanted to hug him, but I controlled myself.
He nodded at me, " My driver will drop you. " he said to momma.
Momma hugged me tautly, I hugged her back. " You'll pick my call, right? " I asked. It brings tears in my eyes to realize that perhaps I'll see her next after years or God knows when?
" Of course..... " she said and wiped my tears. She shook her head, " No crying. " She whispered.
" Take care of my daughter. " she told Guru.
"Suru." he nodded.
I waved at momma and sat in his car with Guru. Nance was in the front seat and Nyle was driving the car.
It was the first time. I was sitting in the plane. I was feeling distraught. I did not want to vomit. I'd be embarrassed. Guru was always with me. He placed his hand on my lower back all the time. It was making me comfortable. ' That would be a lucky girl, who will be his actual wife, momma is right, he's genuine.' I thought.
Guru gestured me to the movable stairway leading up to the door of the jet.
I looked down at my high heels, " What if I fall?" I asked him.
He passed me a smile, " I will not let it happen. You trust me, Right? " he asked in a low voice.
" Yes. " I sighed.
I ascended the steps, and entered the jet. It was amazingly stunning. As I saw in a Hollywood movie. Cream leather seats,TVs, thick carpeting, neat and clean, etcetera etcetera, luxury was lying all around. I didn't know most of the staff's names here. It looked like I had entered a movie scene. I stared at Guru in shock.
" Relax! you'll be fine. " he smiled at me.
" What if I retched? " I asked shyly.
He laughed, " I can manage that too. " He said through his laugh.
" I'm sort of silly. " I whispered.
" Aha, you ain't. " I could hear his laughter. Automatically, a smile tugged on my face seeing him happy.
I never was attracted to anyone, but he attracted me like a magnet, right now it's his smile. Pilot came out of his pit and they shook hands. Guru gestured to me to sit on the seat. I walked through the aisle. I sat on the window seat. I was gazing out of the window. Although it was road. I was excited to be in the air. I gazed up at the sky. It was clear today. I will see a clear view of earth which means more scary. Guru sat next to me. He stapled me with seat belt and then put on his seat belt. I was excited and nervous when the plane was about to take off.
When I stepped out of the plane's comfort. Cold wind hit me. It's so cold. I'm freezing. I didn't bring my jacket with me. This winter is making my wounds worse. I'm shivering with cold. I wrapped my good arm around my body, " You should tell me. It'd be cold here. " I told him.
Guru removed his coat, " Here, you go. " he offered it to me and placed it on my shoulders.
It was plenty of extra according to my size, When he helped me to wear it, it was warm and clouded with his fragrance. It made me smile.
" Are you blushing? " Guru asked.
It startled me, "Um. No one did this for me, but I've seen this in movies. " I chuckled.
" No one? " He raised his one eyebrow.
" No " I nodded in conformation.
" Soon.. you're going to get used to it. " he chuckled.
A man, who was looking like a bodyguard, opened the Jaguar's door for us. We sat in. Driver hit the engine. It was better in the car than out. I never thought I'd be in London ever, travel like this, expensive clothes and jewelry. I looked at him. All because of him. But this money is nothing in comparison to him. If I would be his real wife, my genuine treasure would be he, GURU. I don't want him to see me staring at him, I shifted my gaze, as soon as I could.
" Shael! You are entering my world. Maybe it will change your whole life. Remember one thing, I'm always there for you. You will listen to me and will do what I say. " He demanded.
I had no other option except yes, " OK " I muttered.
" Good " he seized my hand.
I felt heat in my chest and butterflies in my stomach. It's not a good sign. I'm already distraught and nervous to face his family.
Drive pulled over his car in front of a gigantic bungalow. There is a huge garden out. I could see it through the window, with so many flowers and trees. It was green all around. It was a massive bungalow in the center of it. Guru clutched my hand tightly and we climbed out of the car. Nyle was walking on my second side, " Good luck. " he whispered. I was enclosed between them.
I passed him a smile to hide my agitation.
We went into the house. It was like a splendid castle from inside. Everything was so neat, clean and polished. Many crystals were shining on the roof, it was so high, you have to turn your neck to a straight angle, to behold it appropriately. I was so lost in exploring this castle to my eyes, I forgot where I was. There was expensive carpet beneath my heels. Dark red furniture was giving it a more loyal look.
" Never leave my side. " Guru whispered in my ear. It pulled me back from my fantasy. He pulled me closer to him, as we were on the front, it was an attack and he had to protect me.
I could feel the warmth of his body. I recognized these people. Silver gown, black hair, brown eyes, sharp features, Rita Browne, Guru's mother. That gentleman Guru's father. Guru looks like his father, same hair and same deep blue eyes, Adam Browne.
Nyle hugged his mother and then father. His mother stepped toward Guru, but stopped when she saw me.
" Who's she? Why are you holding her hand like this as she..? " His mother asked Guru, she didn't remove her gaze from me. It was making me uncomfortable. Her question attracted the attention of his father. One more personality joined us. It was a girl. She looked like a cheerleader girl, a beautiful one. I felt negative vibes from her. Her face told, she didn't like me and she was arrogant.
Everyone eyed us. I hid myself behind Guru, to ignore there's stare.
Guru pulled me from his back, although I didn't want to, I was at his beck and call. I could not say to him, " No. "
" Hello Mom and Dad, Meet my wife, Shael. " Guru declared in a strong voice, wrapping his arms around me and hugging me from one side.
I eyed everyone, I could tell, nobody was glad to know this. His father's face went crimson due to enrage. I could tell, he wanted to kill me. That negative vibe girl, She was giving me a murderous look with her green eyes. Everyone went silent.
" I think we heard you wrong Guru, " his mother broke the silence.
" You heard me right mom, She's my wife. We got married." he said with the same tone.
Her mom's mouth gaped , " How could you do this without informing us?" She asked with a mixer of annoyance and surprise.
" Do you really think I will accept your whore as my Daughter-in-law? " His father's words pierced me.
I clinged to his side. My heart was racing. I was feeling goosebumps all over my skin. A tear escaped from my eye.
Guru faced me and wiped it. He was showing me soft expressions, but I could sense it, he was boiling from inside, " KK. " he shouted in anger.
I shivered with his tone. He put his hand in my neck, kissed me on my forehead. He was rubbing his thumb on my neck, to calm me down.
" Show her our room. " he ordered KK and Nance was standing beside him.
" This wh............, His father's words were cut down with Guru's angry look.
He softly patted my cheek, " Go with them. " he said with a bossy tone.
I glanced at him for a second Then followed KK and Nance walked along with me. I wasn't meant to ask him any question. I was here as his real wife. Who will ask me to say night to day time and I have only one option, agree with him.