Chapter 7 Old friends and enemies

Shreyas was anything but excited about this marriage, but he had to do it for the sake of his plan. He felt so stupid of his own excuse. He can still back off and cancel all his deals. But he's too selfish to do so. He is even willing to sacrifice his peacefulness by marrying that witch Anayra whom he prefers to call wild cat than backing out from this wedding when he still had time. Because he chooses not to.

The arrangements were all brilliant, calling it grand would be less. Because it's so much more. That's because they had so much money. Anayra's father being a political leader and Shreyas being a billionaire was reflecting so much in the decorations.

Shreyas's family didn't believe him when he first told about his decision, because they all thought that he'd never marry after his failure of first marriage. But him marrying once again was so overwhelming for them. His mother Priya Singh Oberoi was the happiest of all, because finally her son is moving on in his life. His father Shaurya was proud of the choices he's making. He knows about Shreyas' deal and he was happy would be an understatement. While Shreyas' sister Hasini was skeptical about this whole wedding thing. She's just worried about her brother. What if this new girl breaks his heart too?

Everything was going exactly how it is supposed to be, and that's when he came. The one Shreyas Singh Oberoi envied very much. The Aryan Khanna! What Shreyas didn't understand was how's he here? Who let him inside? Shreyas was not just angry. He's beyond angry, words cannot describe his feelings right now. The moment his eyes falls upon the person behind him he gets even more furious. It was the last person he expected to see at that moment.

Ahana Goenka stood there holding up the hands of Aryan Khanna, the nerve of them both to show up here? What the hell were they thinking while coming here, to his wedding? Didn't they had enough fun ruining his life once? They had to come here as well.

What he could not understand was, how the security has let them in. Because no one without the invitation card was allowed inside, so this means that the Raichand's must have invited them both. But why the hell? Shreyas's anger fades away the moment he laid his eyes upon someone.

Anayra took baby steps towards him. The priest was chanting prayers and the wedding was going to happen any time soon. He felt goosebumps. He wasn't prepared for any of this. But he chose this one. He can't back off. Not now.

Shreyas smiled slyly as he saw how beautifully she was dressed. She looked breathtaking-ly gorgeous. He saw her passing a smile to that bastard Aryan. And he clenched his fist in anger. This all made sense now, so that bastard Aryan is Anayra's friend. How nice!

Anayra sat beside him and he could say she's unhappy. But he didn't give a damn. All the pre-wedding rituals were performed. The priest passed him the wedding chain and he ties it around her neck and filled her vermilion in red. This marked them both as husband and wife. And now nothing could change this fact.

Shreyas found Anayra's eyes welled up in tears, " For goodness sake, don't cry. There are people who are keen on watching us." he said with annoyance, making her glare at him.

"Smile." he gritted his teeth whilst faking a smile himself as they both stood up for taking rounds around the fire. She followed him behind with a fake smile.

They took their rounds and vowed to never fall in love with each other. The priest announced them as legally married. A victorious smile appeared on Shreyas's face. Three steps ahead. Now he's only waiting for the announcement date. After that he can start his business soon enough.

"Welcome to my life, Mrs. Shreyas Singh Oberoi." he whispered in her ears making her groan inwardly.

"More like welcome to hell, Stubborn jerk."

"Whatever you say so." he replied smiling cheekily while she gives him a confused look.

"People are watching." he said and she nods in understanding and they go to take the elders blessings.

Their parents bless them whole heatedly and Akshay took Shreyas into a bone crushing hug.

"Thank you for marrying my daughter Shreyas, I'm forever indebted to you." he told to Shreyas emotionally.

"No no, uncle. I should be the one to say thank you. Thank you for giving me your daughters' hands and letting me marry her. And thank you for whatever you're going to do for me in the future." Shreyas said making Akshay smile.

Their little moment was ruined when Shreyas' mom Priya started throwing a fit upon seeing Ahana.

"What the hell is she doing here, Shreyas?" Priya asked angrily while pointing to Ahana on the front seat.

"I don't know mom, besides people are watching. Please calm down." Shreyas hissed.

"I don't care. Ask her to leave." Priya retorted angrily.

"Why should she leave auntie? She's been my best friend." Anayra replied astonishingly.

"Anayra, keep quiet." her mother hisses at her.

"But mom?"

"I said quiet."

"I'm so sorry Aryan. I don’t know what’s happening, but it’d be best if you guys leave. I hope you'll understand." Akshay informs him apologetically making Anayra fume in frustration.

"But why should they leave? They're both my best friends." Anayra yelled gaining glares from everyone.

"It's fine Annie, I'll call you later. Take care." by saying this Aryan grabbed Ahana along with him and left the place.

Anayra was very clueless about whatever happened. She gave an apologetic look to Aryan hoping that he'd understand her. He nods his head making her sigh. This didn't go unnoticed by Shreyas. It was all making him angrier than ever.

He tried his best to calm down, it was his wedding after all. He was then asked to stand on the stage along with Anayra for clicking pictures. Bloody hell. He's so not ready for this. But he didn't have any choice.

And all the while faking a smile for the pictures, Anayra wondered only one thing. What problem did the Oberois' had with Aryan and Ahana? And why were they so furious upon seeing them both and mainly Ahana? She just hoped to find out the answers soon.