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Tiasha's POV

As the sun rays fell on my eyes, I stirred a bit in my sleep, trying to cover the sunlight with the palm and pulled the blanket more closer to me, placing it over my head when the buzzing of the alarm made me wake up from the sleep with much reluctance.

Throwing the blanket aside, I switched it off and took my phone to check the time when I almost felt a mini attack.

Holy shit!!!

"It's 8. Oh God why the hell didn't anyone wake me up??" I thought and throwing the phone aside on the bed, I quickly went to freshen up and get ready for the college.

Within half and hour, I got ready and headed towards the study table to pack my bag and after doing so I hung it from one of my shoulders and grabbing the phone, left the room.

I literally ran through the corridor and quickly headed towards the stairs when bhaiyya's words echoed in my mind.

"Tia slowly girl. You will fall"

"No no bhaiyya. I am fine. I am already running late"

A sweet smile plastered my lips as I reminisced those days and chuckled on my own.

Again today as usual you are gonna repeat history Tiasha

Lost in my own world, I descended down the stairs and being in such a hurry, as soon as I stepped on the last staircase, I twisted my leg and lost my balance, twirled around.

Due to anticipation, I closed my eyes and was about to fall on my back when I felt a hand encircling my waist and my hands automatically resting on someone's shoulder.

Keeping my eyes half open, I took a turn and looked back only to find me few centimetres above the ground and sighed in relief and looked in front only to get a shock in return.

Neil

I looked at him only to find him already staring at me, as for a moment, I was lost into my own thoughts, being completely oblivious of the surroundings.

"Ahem ahem" I heard him coughing as I looked at him.

"Done checking me out??" he asked with a smirk as I rolled my eyes.

"Oh please. You are not someone whom I will check out. It's not worth it" I replied with a not-so-sweet-smile and stood on the ground, taking a step back as he laughed, ruffling his luscious hair with his fingers and adjusting the sleeves of his shirt.

Okay Tia time to move away but hell my feet are just stuck to the ground

"Well you know I don't care about your opinion. But yeah I can give you a good advice or you may say a suggestion" he said and took a step closer.

"Wha--what advice?" the words somehow finally escaped through my mouth as I gasped.

"You better don't try to lie. You know it's not a cup of your tea. So there is a high chance for the other person to catch you" he said in a go and looked at me.

"Thanks but no thanks for your unnecessary advice. Listen, I am Tiasha ok?? I don't lie. Also why would I lie to you??" I spoke firmly.

"Wait a second. I didn't say you lied to me?? I just said that you better don't try to lie. See that only proved that you lied" he chuckled looking at me as he crossed his arms across his chest.

"You--I---" I said being irritated and before could complete my sentence we heard people bursting into laughter.

Hearing that we both turned around and looked at the staircase and near the sofa when we found Karan bhaiyya, Anamika bhabi, Naina and Naman looking at us with a mischievous smile plastered on both their lips.

"Awwww my sweet brother-in-law" Anamika bhabi walked towards him and pulled his cheeks.

"Good morning bhaiyya, bhabi, Naina and Naman" I wished them when Naina hugged me from back and placed her chin on my  left shoulder.

"Yeah Tia, indeed it's a good morning for you. A very good morning my sister" Karan bhaiyya replied with a grin as I gave him a tight lipped smile.

"Good morning Tia bhabi" Naman wished and stood beside me.

An awkward silence prevailed in the surroundings as four of them were glancing at each other, smirking while Neil and I looked at each other.

Definitely not with a smile but glaring at each other

"Well Karan do you remember five-six years ago this person only used to tease and make a fun of us??" Anamika bhabi asked with a teasing smile, leaning her head on Neil's shoulder.

"Ohhh Anu how can I forget these three munchkins. Also not to forget at the Singhania's, Tiasha also didn't leave a chance to pull our legs" Karan bhaiyya replied, laughing.

"Bhaiyya bhabi please that was something different. Moreover I never did anything. I was just with them" Neil said with a blank look.

"No no no. That we don't do. You were in the troop that's it. Also remember we told let time come, we are also here only" Naina spoke peaking her head from behind me as Neil glared at him.

"Naina" he said as she made a puppy face.

"Ahaaa bhabi.....see your husband" she said burring her face on my shoulder as I patted her hair and looked at him as he looked away sighing.

"Oh my my. With just a look, bhaiyya didn't scold Naina any further. Wow bhabi. Then from now onwards you are my savior" Naman grinned.

"Oh hello what my?? Our savior" Naina added slapping Naman's arm lightly as he nodded and both hugged me yet again.

"Ok ok enough now.  Anyways, Karan bhaiyya, Anu bhabi I am seriously getting late. Let me leave. I have classes"

"Yeah I know. But bhabi that's from 10. Now it's 8:50. First lecture isn't yours" Naman said with a 'please-don't-leave-look'.

"Naman, Naina, bhaiyya and bhabi. Now it's enough. She has college and even I am getting late for office. Moreover mom will surely won't let us go without having breakfast. So please stop this"

"Lae, why are you being angry?? Achha Neil we are a family. If we won't tease then who will?? You guys also did yaar. Not fair now" Anamika bhabi replied making a sad face as he sighed.

"Bhabi you won't understand that. Bhaiyya and you know each other, you guys had a love marriage and we all knew about your relationship. Also before being partners you were great friends and even are still the same. Not everyone are lucky as you both are" his nonchalant voice made everyone's smile gradually fade with time as I looked at them and then at him.

"Also definitely when it's a forced marriage" he blurted out looking at everywhere but me when my eyes widened in shock and tears brimmed in them while others gave a blank expression knowing how the tables turned.

If he is so much angry with me and this marriage so why the drama to prepare the turmeric milk last night??

Also how immature I am to somewhere, to someone extent believe that it was true

Within split of a second, all the laughter, the happy mood and everything turned gloomy as Anamika bhabi and Karan bhaiyya exchanged glances between us while Naina and Naman hugged me tighter from backside, placing their head on each of my shoulders as I could hear them sobbing.

And definitely that was not a good morning

"Bha--bhabi I am leaving for col-- college"

"But Tiasha without breakfast maami won't let you go"

"I am not hungry bhabi. But I promise, if I  feel hungry, I will definitely grab a bite from college canteen. Don't worry" I replied with a smile and was about to walk away when Naina and Naman ran and hugged me tightly.

"We are sorry Tia bhabi. We didn't mean to hurt you" they whimpered as I cupped their face and wiped their tears.

"Hey hey hey, my sweet little crazies. Why are you all sorry??? Moreover crying like babies. You don't have to be dear" I replied, pulling their cheeks trying to bring back their smile when I heard Anamika bhabi's words as she spoke to Neil.

"Neil not everyone has a life they dream of. Life is not a bed of roses. Destiny is something which we all need to believe. Whoever is made for us, we are bound to stay with that person" I kept looking away from them and took a deep breath as she continued speaking.

"Neil what were you saying?? Our marriage is a love marriage. Yes it is and you very well know even our love story wasn't a fairytale. We also had to overcome many hurdles and still doing so. Brother, today I am saying you one thing which you dare not to forget ever" I turned my face a bit towards them, lending my ears to hear them clearly.

"It's not important whether you are bound together by Love marriage or Arrange marriage. What important is you need to have love and trust in that marriage. Remember that" she said but this time her voice was quite bold.

"Anyways, Tiasha" I finally turned around when she placed her hands on my shoulder and looked at her with a smile as she continued, "You go for college but before that have something. Please. All says that one shouldn't leave the house that too in the very morning without having anything. So please"

"And if you say please one more time, I swear I won't have anything"

"Okay done. I won't say anything. Come with me" she said as we walked towards the dining area and had  very little amount of breakfast.

"Everyone now be happy. You all  have a great day and take care" I wished and bidding a goodbye left the place.

Obviously not before having a glance at the person who was standing their like a statue, looking at me blankly
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As soon as the bell rang and the lecture ended, all rushed out of the classroom while I also packed my bag and followed Sneha, Priya and Rudra along with some other classmates.

We had one hour gap till the next lecture starts and all decided to head towards the canteen and grab a bite.

I was kinda not in a mood to join them but knowing the fact that if I deny what the consequences could be, I agreed immediately.

It's better to atleast be with them than answering there rapid fire questions

"So what's the matter with our Tia today?? You don't remain so quiet??" Rudra asked as we walked into the canteen.

"Nothing Rudy. Actually last night because of the presentation I had a disturbed sleep schedule"

"You know you suck at lying" he replied as his words took me back to certain someone's advice.

"It's nothing like that Rudy. Anyways, let's head towards the table. Look their Sneha and Priya are calling us" we directed towards a table where both of them were sitting and waved their hands at us, giving a 'We-are-also-here' look.

Giving a smile and nodding positively in reply, we walked towards the table and I was about to take a seat when a voice made me sigh in frustration as Sneha gave a disgusting look while Priya looked away.

"So this was your 'I want to achieve my goals first and not into marriage and all' actually meant??" a male voice was heard which was not so loud but enough to grab everyones attention as all directed their gaze towards our table.

Oh God, why everything has to happen today only??

Paying no heed, I took a deep breath and calming myself dragged the chair and was about to sit when I felt a grip on my wrist which definitely made me turn around and look at the person infront.

"Not without answering my questions Miss Ti---" he was cut off in between as I spoke.

"It's Mrs. Tiasha Khurrana" I replied with a glare and shrugged my hand off his grip and continued, "Moreover, don't you dare to touch me Mr. Yash Sharma. It won't result into something good" I warned pointing a finger at him as he gave a laugh while Ishita walked towards us.

"What an amazing day it is" Priya said as sarcasm dripped down her words.

"Exactly. Yash this wasn't enough that Ishita too approached here. I swear one day I will stab them" Sneha's voice was full with anger.

I wasn't facing them yet I knew their facial expression and also that they are capable enough to kill someone if they harm me or anyone.

Though I was strong enough to stand up for myself

"Hey Tiasha. See I told you yesterday only. You have to face this" she looked at me with a so-called sympathetic face, trying to show her fake concern.

"Ishita you know I feel sad for you two. You know right, if you are good, I am best but if your become bad, I won't take a second to show how worst I can be. Well this your dear friend Yash knows. Ask him. Once he had experienced that" I replied with a sweet smile as she looked at him.

"Afterall I guess after few months also, the sound of the slap echoes in his ears" I added yet with a sweet smile and looked at Yash who were looking everywhere but me as Sneha, Priya,Rudra and some of our classmates burst into laughter.

"You know what Tiasha this is your problem. You believe in love so much right?? But what did you do?? You rejected each and every proposal of yours, including Yash's because of your goals in life. We can very well see how career focused you are" Ishita replied glaring at my hairline that was filled with vermilion and then at the nuptial chain that was tied around my neck.

"Ishi---" I was cut off in between when I heard Yash speaking.

"Ishita enough. I am talking with her and I will only talk to her. And no one else" he warned her and looked at me as I looked away.

"Tiasha listen very carefully whatever you did that's not right. Whatever I told, I told infront of the entire college. Not like you who is playing a game called 'marriage'" he air quoted.

"Do you really think we are dumb here?? All fools who don't understand anything. You can marry him , a mere stranger just because of your brother. But àq you can't accept my love" he added looking at me as I kept listening to him still looking away, crossing my arms across chest.

"Listen Miss--- oops sorry Mrs. Tiasha Singhania, I very well know that in what kind of marriage you are stuck in. You know also I am kinda happy because this is also what you deserve. A person who believes in love so much married someone for whom love doesn't exists and this is because you rejected my proposal. What do you think we don't know what kind of person your husband is??? Everyone knows. Every single person standing here knows about him and knows how an arrogant, rude and heartless----" he stopped in between as yet again a tight slap landed on his face.

*SLAP*

"Enough is enough Mr. Sharma" I screamed as Sneha and Priya stood up from their seat and walked towards me while Ishita looked at us in a shock with her mouth covered with her palm while Yash looked away with a hand resting on his cheek.

A silence prevailed in the entire place as all gasped in horror and shock and exchanged glances when Yash looked up, glaring at me with his bloodshot eyes.

"Omg Tia. How can you slap---" her scream gradually subdued as I glared at Ishita.

"Ishita don't interfere between this. Else it won't take a second for me to give a tight slap on your face too" she gasped taking a step back as I spoke.

"And you Mr. Yash Sharma dare to speak a single word against me or my husband. Whatever happened that's my personal life. Don't ever bring that topic in this campus again. Never in this life"

"Fine. I won't. But I will also see how can you not respond to my love.Tiahsa I loved you like anything. You know I want everything to be clear and thus I am not afraid to speak this infront of the entire  college"

"Love?? Yash do you even know what love means?? Listen very clearly, I told earlier also that I don't love you and I am telling you now also that I don't love you. Get this inside your head. Else this time not a slap, directly I will complain against you to the authority and then the consequences you know very well"

"Yeah we will see. Now you also just wait and watch. You also don't know me. If you can't accept my love, I won't allow you to be someone's wife and lead a happy married life"

With these words, he gave me a glare as I looked at him with the same boldness in my eyes as he left the place while Ishita still stood there looking at me.

"If you wanna say something,you may Ishita" I replied coolly as she shook her head vigorously and grabbing her bag took back steps and ran out of the place.

"Hahaha she got scared" Sneha chuckled as I let out a heavy breath and dragging a chair, sat on it.

While many eyes were still glaring at us, I paid no heed to them while Sneha gave them a not-so-sweet smile as all turned their heads around, looking away from our table.

"Okay okay all cool. Tiasha drink this water. You will feel better" Rudra said forwarding a glass of water as I gulped it down in a go.

"Feeling better??" he asked with a smile as I nodded with a smile.

Then we four sat down as Rudra brought a coffee for us and where busy talking among themselves.

"I must say Tiasha, you are falling in love dear" Sneha winked as I gave her an ignoring smile.

"Yeah yeah right. Even I agree" Rudra added as both gave a high five while I rolled my eyes.

"Listen it's nothing like that and it will never be"

"Achha?? So why did Yash's words affect you so much??"

"Sneha, isn't my reaction quite natural. Afterall whatever it is, he can't talk such things about someone. In place of Neil, if he would have told any such things about anyone I would have reacted in the same way"

"But Tiasha I am too scared for the threat he gave" Priya said as her eyes were filled with tears.

"Uffo Pri. Please don't cry now"

"Exactly chill Pri. Tia will handle everything"

"Moreover I don't think he will forget this slap now"

"But Tia don't you think we should have complained to the authority??"

"For what? Priya don't forget he never did anything in such a way. Last time I slapped him because he was acting way too possessive because of me and fought with seniors and because of what happened that too outside the college campus. And today I did because what happened"

"Exactly, we know. But today he gave a open threat"

"Priya he does everything openly only. Moreover she is right. Last incident happened outside college and it was nothing related to this institution and today this fight happens often"

"Right Rudra. Moreover, he just proposed me which I rejected and after that he never confronted me directly but fighting with others. Though I knew what it was about but I was never directly involved into anything and neither did he behaved like this. Today the situation took a turn and I did what I felt was right"

"Don't you think the slap wasn't enough for what happened??? It's wrong to give him a chance right???" Priya asked.

"Yes Tia. I agree with her in this. I mean he can do something in future might be and I am sure he will. I guess we all everytime took the matter casually" Sneha added.

"I don't know yaar. I am so very confused now. Please for the time being let's stop this discussion here" I requested as all nodded.

"Okay fine. Now no more talks. After this we have to submit the presentation too"

"Yeah"

"Anyways Tia drink the coffee. It became cold yaar. You didn't take a sip also and here we are about to finish it. Shall I bring another one??" Rudra asked.

"No it's fine. Moreover we have class in few minutes" I replied with a smile

"Okay" he smiled taking a sip