THIRD PERSONAL'S POV

Soon, the lift stopped on first floor and the door dinged open, they walked out and and then began walking straight. All this while, Jenny had been drinking her surroundings with great interest. Even during such an odd timing of the day, the hotel was bustling with activity. Some people were checking in while some were moving out. The staff was groomed well in sarees and kurtas. Is someone would cross them, they would smile tenderly like she knew them all.

She wanted to know more about the place and hence out of sheer curiosity which no longer could be contained, she asked, "Where are we? This place is beauti- .... umm good." She said, still not willing to show her admiration for something associated directly or indirectly with the devil.

To this, the girl replied with a smile,"We are in the one of the seven-star hotels of Dhanu bhaiya. This is the Anjali Bhavan. This the leading hotel in the country, and comes in top 5 list in the world. You know, Anjali was the name of-" but she was interrupted by the older lady,"Enough Shyama, we are almost there."

To this the girl went silent, embarrassed of taking it so far. Soon, they reached the end of the corridor, and Jennifer froze on seeing the sight before her.

The three of them were standing at the foot of a fleet of stairs which descended down in front of an open door. The stairs were covered with rose petals. The railings had blue and white roses arranged in a bundle, with a small yellow lighted bulb in the middle. The lady whispered, " From here, you lead madam."

Jennifer's heart began to race in her chest. She clutched the sides of her dupatta in front of her face, but despite of being nervous, she took a step.

Now is the time to face him, to prove that I am not a quivering damsel in distress! I am wounded, injured emotionally but not chained to this beast. And I shall prove my point, whatever it may take!

thought while

of them were engaged in their talks. This area had the seating arrangements for the invited people, drinks at one side, number of counters of food lined on the other side of the hall. Huge tear-drop chandeliers were hanging from the roof while the floor had red-coloured vinyl flooring. There was also a stage located on the extreme left, were some musicians were playing

feeling of walking through the white, cotton clouds. The lights dimed and except of the chandeliers, no more lights were on. Then suddenly, all the paintings filled walls began shining because of the golden-coloured rice lights illuminated. The lights would illuminate and turn off gradually now and then, giving a heavenly effect to the

if wanting to capture every bit of the beautiful sight around her. She kept walking and the people on her way, on their own made way for her by stepping aside. She didn't realize when she had crossed the hall and was standing on its opposite

towards the courtyard. As she stepped on the lush carpet of grass, hanging lights got switched on illuminating the whole courtyard. There were scented candles everywhere which she

heavily embroidered achkan(a type of clothing wrapped by men during a wedding)on his left shoulder. He had a blue colored turban contracting to her lehenga. He was looking sizzling with a larger than life image oozing out from his

she could

was returning the gaze with an equal intensity. Their stare-down continued as none out

please walk to the mandap. We have to commence the marraige." The priest said.

walk, as despite of her best efforts, panic gripped her. She moved to the mandap with heavy steps, praying to the Lord, to either engulf her within the ground or strike lightning on her captor but

were present

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the fire was ignited in the pyre. The priests were performing the ceremony in a very pensive mood. Every now and then, panicked gasps

had collected in the courtyard to witness the function. Not all of them were from underworld, but surely most of them were corrupt. While some were bureaucrats, some ministers of the central

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