Mehak's POV

Mehak's look.

"What?" I said in a whisper. The news shook me to the core.

"Yes Mehak," Hema said to me with a painful expression on her face.

I controlled myself and went downstairs.

As soon as I reached there ,the scene wasn't at all welcoming.

Mom was sitting beside the Mandap,holding her head in her hands. I could clearly see the tears which were slipping from her eyes.
Manik was walking here and there. Sunita Aunty was beside Mom ,consoling her. There Arthit was standing with clenched fist and jaw....anyone could say how angry he was.

The guests were whispering among themselves. Why not!!! They got spicy news for their entertainment.

I walked towards my Mom and sat beside her. I placed my hand on her shoulder. She looked up and engulfed me in her arms as she cried.

But there were no tears in my eyes and I was sure that some noisy guests would be badmouthing me.

"What happened ?" I asked my mom.

"Here," Manik said in an angry tone and handed me a piece of paper.

I took the paper and started reading. Each and every word in the letter raised my temper.

Dear Mehak,
I am sorry that I have taken the decision at the very last moment but I was helpless. I know you might be cursing me for throwing in this kind of helpless and shameful situation but I think I could do that for me...for us.
I know that I love you and it was me who proposed to you to marry me. But I don't think that I am ready for that big responsibility which comes with the Marriage. Moreover you know about the rules of our industry...some directors and producers kind of don't prefer a married star . It may hamper my career as well.
I know I am behaving like a selfish man....but please try to understand...I am helpless.
I am sorry, Mehak...please forgive me if possible.

Yours Ankur.

I closed my eyes in anger and crashed the paper in my hand. I took my phone and dialed his number.

He has to answer me...how dare he play with my life like this? What does he think of himself? How dare he betray me and leave me on our wedding day as a material of joke when he was the one to propose to me to marry him?

"The number you have dialed is currently switched off..." I heard and cut the call.

I continued to call him for some more time but again and again the same thing was said to me.

I stopped calling him.

"That's why I told you to think before making a big decision. I never opposed your decision, Mehak .
When you denied the marriage proposal which I brought for you,I agreed because I wanted you to marry someone whom you like..... but this time I did that because I never trusted him..I disliked him but just for you I said yes to this Marriage.
See he showed his colors to you.
I should have said no to you then maybe this wouldn't have happened...your heart wouldn't have broken like this." My mon said crying and engulfed me in her embrace.

Hearing some footsteps,I looked at the door to see Kiaan and Vishal coming inside.

"His house is locked as well...there is no trace to him." Kiaan said.

I looked at Vishal but he turned his face away. I closed my eyes,feeling dejected.

Mom was crying hysterically. I was rubbing her back to calm her down.

It was my fault, I should have listened to Mom. I shouldn't have trusted him.

Then started the most uncomfortable and irritating part ---- showers of sympathy from the guests.

The murmuring around the hall was sounding like the buzz from an unwanted mosquito or bee to me .

"What will happen to her?"

"See her ill fate.."

"Despite being a renowned, successful actress ,her groom ran away..."

"Maybe it was her destiny...everyone doesn't have Marriage in their fate..."

"Who will marry her? The reputation of Mrs Avasthi has turned to dust within some moments. "

Arthit came with the glass of water and made my Mom drink it.

"Aunty,please calm down..we will see what we can do. If you cry like this,you will fall ill. You know your daughter..she doesn't need anyone to define her. It's Ankur's bad luck that he lost a diamond.
Please calm down." Arthit said to Mom as he hugged her. I didn't dare to look at him but I felt his gaze on me.

Before anyone could say anything, mom lost consciousness .

"Mom.." I said with a panic stricken voice and for the first time in the evening, tears started to fall from my eyes. Manik also came beside me to wake our mom up.

"Please call the doctor." Arthit shouted and picked Mom up in his arms. He took her to the nearest bedroom.
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It's been 20 minutes since the doctor is checking Mom. She isn't allowing us to enter as well.If she doesn't come out within a minute,I will enter without her consent.

Manik was crying softly beside me,Kiaan was consoling him. I was walking to and fro to stop myself from breaking down in front of everyone. The tense faces of Sunita Aunty, Vishal and Arthit spoke volumes of the love and care they have for my Mom.

Soon the doctor came out . I ran towards her and asked ,"How...how is my mom? Is she okay? What happened to her?"

"Calm down..she is fine now. But to take care of certain things about her. Mehak,your mom has a weak heart. So much stress and pressure aren't good for her. Today her blood pressure shot up, that's why she lost consciousness. But please avoid this kind of situation in future.
I know that you will take care of her." The doctor said .

I didn't know what to say but I was scared ,hearing all these. What if something more dangerous happened to her?
I didn't know what to do then.

The doctor left and Kiaan escorted her out.

I walked towards Mom's room to see Sunita Aunty and Arthit standing beside her. Manik was sitting beside her, holding her hand. Mom was half-laying there with a small smile on her lips.

Seeing me,Mom smiled at me and told me to come to her.

I ran towards her and hugged her carefully. The fear of losing her was coming to my mind. The unconscious form was dancing in front of my eyes, making me shiver in fear.

"I am okay Beta...calm down." She said ,rubbing my back.

"I am sorry Mom..I should have listened to you ....you are in this state because of me...I am sorry." I said to her.

"It's okay Beta. But whatever happened today was unfortunate. I don't want my daughter's reputation to be ruined...I know you don't need a man to define you.. but we can't escape society. They have always blamed women or sympathized with women for this kind of situation and will do in future as well no matter what.
I don't want my daughter to suffer because of all these.
I want to see my daughter happy...your papa also wants the same no matter wherever he is now.....Please ,will you accept my request?" Mom said.

I nodded my head as my Mom's words made sense to me.

Then mom uttered those words which made my heart skip a beat.

"Please marry Arthit ,beta. "

How's the chapter?

Please have some patience for the mystery around the situation...

Next update on Thursday.

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