Mending My Broken Heart

tomorrow?” I almost shouted wh

rrying day after tomorrow and that

all over the country is called, Ranbir’s family is ready, he loves you and they ar

my dreams. Freedom from your disgusting mentality that I’ve fallen pr

ase calm do

am not getting marrie

u don’t, I’ll kill myself.” Ch

Chachu tried to interven

, if my dream breaks, I don't think I will be able to face the society, the relatives, and Ranbir’s family. Ever since childhood,, she did everything against my wishes. Now when fo

in which bride is carried to her in-laws home after marriage) or my ‘Art

ay. Maybe because she didn’t wa

lowed trying t

me when Radhs caught my hand. “Jivi please.” She p

. “I’m sorry Radhs. I’ve lost my parents once and I don’t have the courage to face that pain tw

ing for my sister, Radhs for her dreams and Chachu and Cha

ll happen next. W

t ev

ns half-heartedly. Today is

mforter covering her completely. She has this weird habit. Whenever she is tense, she'll just curl up herse

ing for your happiness. All you have to do is ask, tell him. That's all. Now come on. Get up and get ready. The Baraat

the sheets and to my sh

oom, and balcony but she wasn't there. Have m

ere I saw a neatly folded letter. I op

iv

I promise I will come back and marry him, just like mom wants but not now. Now, he is not my love, but a barrier standing in between me and my dreams

lost it and I fell o

done Radhs!

ht of anybody coming to know about this. Everything will be finished. Everyone will be so deva

this now. I can’t even imagine the agony she will feel when she’ll come to know. I put the sheets back like befo

e’ll together see what to do. I rushed down the fully decorated stairs where everyone was waiting. The grand Mandap (aisl

the pillar. She is looking so beautiful, graceful and most of all… happy. She wore a bea

only on special occasions. And today is the biggest occasion of her life–her most beloved daughter’s wedd

h? Jaldi jaldi haath chalao! (Get your hands working faster?) I

said in a hu

she again have issues?” Chachi ask

artist, the hair stylist, the designer and

this, she started striding towards Radhs’ room. I wiped the tear that escaped. My poor Chachi. With

hed from outside. “Is she getting ready

was crying by now. “I’m sorry Chachi. I should have taken care of her.” But Chachi’s face was blank. She

Please

de because of children running away, I used to get angry at them for being so weak. Now I realize h

ou did nothing wrong Chachi. You w

I face everyone now?” She said and burst out crying while hugging me. “Why didn’t I die before seeing this day?” She sobbed. My Chachi was crying. I’ve

” I said and was about to leave when Chachi held my hand with both hands, “no Jivi.” She said totally panicked. “He

u’re all they have go

t. Please.” Saying this, I freed my hands and rushed outside to find Chachu. Where is he now? I searched the whole mansion but didn’t find him. And with every passing mo

ach

d called her, “listen miss.” She didn’t even turn around so Chachu himself walked to her. “Here take this. I have heard that God listens to the poor people’s pra

a to take the money and I noticed her fingers were decorated with b

be donated to the poor and needy people who come here. You’ll get your money aft

ppy. He saw my tensed expression and held my f

d, “Come with me Chachu”

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