Her Second-Hand Husband!

Arjun's PoV

I don't know what to do. Things are getting out of hand and I cannot stop it. I truly don't know if she knows that we are about to get engaged with each other. Everything is happening so fast and my mom is very happy about it. Sivaprakasam uncle is euphoric and he came straight to my office to thank and congratulate me. It is because of him and the word I gave him, I could not stop this. I clearly know that she is in love with someone but I cannot state it to stop this wedding because it would be immoral of me to spoil the reputation of a girl. I thought she would deny me but we are now travelling to Coimbatore to see her. It is more like a confirmation, an engagement.

I still remember that message she sent me to check on the job for her and I replied to her with Ashwin's office address. I completely forgot about her job as I was busy with my work. I spoke to Ashwin after I replied to her and asked him to arrange an interview for her for which he said ok. With that message, I knew that no one had told her about the possible marriage between us. The next day, she called me at 11 o'clock when I was in a meeting. I declined her call and called her back after the meeting.

"Hello, Sorry I was in a meeting. Why did you call me?" I asked her as soon as she picked up the call.

"um... I did well in the interview and Ashwin sir said I can join tomorrow. My starting salary is 18k per month excluding tax. Thank you so much for making this happen. You don't know how important this is for us." She spoke with gratitude evident in her voice.

"Don't mention it. I am glad I could be of help to you. All the best." I said.

"Thank you, Arjun." she said and I really liked how she called me.

"Is there anything else?" I asked her. I don't know what else to say to her and at the same time I don't want to hang up on her. I just wish to hear her voice for some more time.

"um... No. I mean, yes. I am sorry I behaved rudely to you. That was not me." she said. I wanted to laugh, she is very brilliant and an opportunist. She doesn't want to be my enemy anymore. Though I hate her color changing character, I could not hate her and I don't want to find reasons for it.

"You said that already. Besides, I am willing to grant your wish." I told her.

"My wish? What is that?" she asked me, completely clueless.

"Do you remember what you asked of me when I came to your house? All I want from you is not to see you anymore in my life ever." I told her what she told me.

"I just apologized for it. Please, Arjun." her voice sounded like she was pleading and that broke something inside of me. I know I am going to see her soon but I just told her to know what she feels like about it. With her apology, I can sense that she didn't mean that before when she told me. She wants to see me just like I wish to see her in spite of everything she said and done.

"I accept your apology, Anika. And in addition, I am going to grant you that wish of not seeing me anymore. All the best for your life." I told her. I admire her. I love seeing her beauty. I love her talks and voice. But that doesn't mean I should marry her when I clearly know that she is in love with someone.

not ready to forgive me? I know I made a mistake and I really feel bad for it. I just hope that you understand it. Thank you again for everything. I will see you, Arjun. Bye." She

parents said ok to the wedding and asked us to come to their home for a formal meet up. My mom, on the same day, went shopping to buy a saree and jewel for her as a confirmation. My mom and dad were happy that she is not a divorcee or a widow. They never gave importance to the financial status of people, so they least bothered about her family's current situation. Besides, they know her family, they are relatives after all. Priya was the one that opposed the idea of this proposal stating Anika's financial status. In fact she was against my first wedding too stating the

gives me if nothing is wrong. I could still point out that Anika is in love but I

think too much. I truly think she is the one for you." Praveen said when

uncle's help, right? Now don't act like you don't want this marriage to happen." He added. He is an idiot but still my best friend. He

this girl. As far as I know you, Anika is the only girl you have ever talked about. I know she has made her imprints in your heart. It may not be the best one but who knows, maybe

want this marriage to happen. I want to spend my life with her. I like the way she behaves with me, a total opposite of how people behave with me. My life would be exciting everyday if I marry her. But I can't do that. I cannot marry again thinking that love will bloom after marriage. I am not ready

and Sharanya in my car. Another car with Rajesh and Priya, Tarun, Anvi and Avni with trays of flowers and fruits and sweets and saree and jewels. When I stopped the car in front of her home, I was shocked to see so many people in and out of her house. I

Come. Come in!" her mom came running to the car as soon as I stopped

relatives. Everyone looks genuinely happy except me. My eyes were constantly in search of HER. Where the hell is she? How can she do this? Or her parents are forcing her to marry me? Why this crowd for just a formal

auspicious time now. Bring the girl." someone

I was terrified with my own heartbeat. I saw her come to the hall from that room and her mom gave her a tray of coffee, maybe. She is beautiful is an understatement. She is exquisite! A purple silk saree with a single braid full of jasmine. A small necklace and a single bangle on both her hands. Eyeliner streaked big eyes! A small maroon bindi with a white stone on it on her small forehead! Bare skin! No one can say no to marry this treasure. But I have to. I cannot risk my life for the

once gave me calmness in my heart. I am flattered. I felt like I was melting for that addicting smile. I took the coffee and she went and stood by her mom near the kitchen. I could not peel my eyes

you can go to the garden behind." a relative close to her told me with a teasing smile. I looked at her and she looked at me too. Her eyes

beautiful and happy. I for sure think that she is the one." Praveen whispered in

said and I stood up. She started walking to the backyard

How are you?" she asked me as soon as we reached the

"Good!" I said.

am in training for this month and I will be allotted a new project from

"Good!" I said.

you not going to say anything?" she asked me after

know, Anika. Why are you agreeing to this wedding?" I asked

to marry

shared, I