The Next Day
Standing in front of the common elevator Sanaya was taking deep breaths. It was a new day for her as she thought she would not give up and she had a new dress on that was making her anxious.
Though Clara made her wear it but she was anxious, people were looking at her from different angles. A white top, a black mini, and black strappy shoes to accent her long legs, and a long black tux blazer.
When she was anxious and fighting with her inner self, trying to stay cheerful she heard that familiar voice of a man. Then she saw Nick wander towards her with his hands in his pockets. She put on a forced smile and glanced at him. She greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Davis."
"Did you forget what I told you before?", Nick stopped strolling, staring at her coldly.
Sanaya compelled herself to widen her lips,"Nic-k." She could not dare to piss him off in front of all the employees or there would be a war later. She recalle
Sanaya was hella tired. She just followed Mihanna's steps during the photo shoot. She could not even say 'no' as at first she already gave her her words that she would help her.She went back home and fell asleep as soon as she laid herself on the bed, she was exhausted.The Next MorningSanaya could hear the ringtone she was familiar with. With her half-closed eyes, she started searching for her cell phone. As she got it, she held it near her ear and spoke in a half sleepy tone," hello"."I am waiting outside of your door. Open the door." Hearing the familiar voice from the opposite side of the call, Sanaya was shocked. She sat on the bed and wiping her eyes she widened them as she looked at the phone screen to see the caller.Pulling herself together she got up to her bed quickly. Without looking at the mirror and checking whether she was looking presentable or not she ran towards the door.
"You are not going to pick me up for work ever again. You will not behave the way you are behaving today. It's very awkward for me, you should know that M… I mean Nick."Nick was about to retort but she continued, "Let me finish first. I don't understand why you are behaving weirdly. You should know that you are the boss when I am the employee. If you keep doing the things you don't care whether people are talking behind you or not then please think of me at least. Yes, it won't affect you but I will be the victim. I don't want anybody to think that I have got this job using some dirty tricks. Please, I hope you will keep it in mind. Don't just take me in your lap and pull me to the elevator with you again.""I will stop doing this if you marry me." As he spoke Sanaya giggled, "So you mean you are doing this just because I am not saying 'yes' for your marriage proposal?""Kind of. But also I don't have any intention of making you feel bad, t
"Three days passed. Now you don't have any option left." Nick was standing closer to Sanaya. Not like before, she was standing still.Her facial expressions did not change at all. With a smile, she announced as she looked confident, "I have my answer for you." As per her facial expressions, he could not understand what could be her answer for him.He glanced at her, waiting for her answer. Sanaya let out a sigh and asserted, "I am ready to marry you but....""But?" He narrowed his eyebrows as he raised a question.Sanaya answered, gawking into his eyes, "But we will get married, both mine and your culture and traditions. I want to celebrate my Bengali pre-wedding rituals.""Bagn... Bang-oli-bangoli what?""It's Bengali, not bangoli." As she explained she looked at him getting annoyed. Nick cleared his throat as he said, "Okay. Bingali.""Bengali!" She gazed at him.
The Next DaySanaya had four files in her hand when she strolled towards the common elevator. As the door opened she got in along with some employees.When the door was closing she saw Nick's face. Nick, outside the elevator when Sanaya was inside the elevator.Kyle glanced at Sanaya from his behind. Just when the door was about to close her eyes caught on his left hand that was bandaged."What happened to his hand?..." Sanaya thought.As the door closed Nick turned and glanced at Kyle, "Do you know why she seemed weird?""Ahh weird?""Yes.""I don't know..." Kyle answered. As Nick got in the elevator Kyle followed him. "Boss, can I say something?"Gazing at him Nick raised one eyebrow. Kyle recited, "You can send me to California if you want but... Please don't hurt Miss Sanaya."
"Where are we going?" Sanaya did not know where Nick was taking her to. After work, Sanaya was going to grab a bus but suddenly Nick told her to get in his car."In my home," he answered when he was seated next to her. Sanaya glanced at him questioningly, "Your home?""Yes. My parents want to meet you," he responded."Wait, what? Your parents? Are you kidding me?" Sanaya widened her eyes hearing him.Nick stared at her, giving her a serious look, "I am not kidding.""Stop the car!" Suddenly she shrieked. But the car did not stop. Sanaya let out again, "Hey, stop the car.""Keep going on," Nick ordered his driver. "Nick!" As Sanaya took his name sounding angry Nick gazed at her saying, "My family is not so scary. They will accept you and love you so don't be scared.""But it's... I am nervous. I am meeting your parents." She countered."Don't be. I will be there with you too. So relax." As he explained, she sighed.
The Next Day"Hey!" Sanaya was making breakfast when she saw Clara. With a yawn, Clara said, "Good morning...""Wait, what's this smell? You are making breakfast?" Clara ran to the kitchen excitedly. Smiling, Sanaya nodded her head. She got up early in the morning today."Oh my God! I am going to miss your cooking. Who will cook delicious foods for me when you will leave?" Clara made a sad face and sat on the counter. Putting a plate on the breakfast table Sanaya patted on her shoulder as she suggested, "In that case, how about you going with me?""With you?""Yes. Go with me, I will pack you in my luggage and take you with me." Hearing her Clara laughed, "Yeah I will be your rabbit then..." Then they both laughed.After breakfast, Sanaya was about to run to her room to get ready for work when Clara's question made her turn towards her. "Are you going to get
"What..." Nick was sleeping but suddenly Maxwell started pulling his hand. "Get up. We need to leave now, get up Nick." He asserted."Why? Let me sleep five minutes more." Nick said with half sleepy tone. Pulling his hand again he proclaimed, "Your five minutes mean forever. Get up now. Em (Nick's mom) said we can not be late or do you want them to do the daybreak meal ritual here?""What ritual?""It's called dodhi mangal – The Day Break Meal ritual," Maxwell answered."Ohh then let them do it. Why are you bragging me?" Nick rolled to the left on the bed. "Both groom and bride are supposed to do it. So get up! I don't wanna get scolded, get up Nick." He kept bragging Nick until Nick got annoyed and getting up he sat on the bed."Yeh, that's my bro. Now let's go.""What do they do for this ritual?" Nick asked grabbing a t-shirt."Wh
"Lift her, lift her..." Nick was about to put the garland around her neck when they lifted her. Nick tried to put it around her neck but they did it again when everybody started cackling louder."Groom has to work hard, after all, we are letting him take our daughter... Bro, do something. You must not lose." Maxwell shrieked behind him. This time when they lifted her Nick jumped and put the garland around her neck. He had a proud smile of accomplishment playing on his lips.After the exchanging of garlands thrice. During the Induction of the Bride into the Groom’s family that calls Sampradan, Sanaya was looking at the space. She was missing her family especially her parents. Her father wanted to do this ritual back when she was going to get married to Virat. Now, the groom was Nick and her father could not perform this ritual.Nick's eyes were fixed at her. The priest was chanting mantras and Sanaya's hand was plac