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Two | The Announcement
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Time seemed to pass really fast as I stood motionless beside my father.
Soon glasses rose as the clock ticked to twelve.It was Christmas!If this was any other day I would have been jumping around in joy (because I love Christmas) but today I didn't do anything except sipping my wine nervously as my father walked up to the centre of the hall with a cordless mic." Merry Christmas Ladies and Gentlemen!", he began." Thank you for accompanying me and my family tonight. It is time that I finally announce the real reason behind this large party, except Christmas of course. I announce the marriage of my beloved son, Neil Parker with Akansha Goenka! ", he said smiling the widest possible smile as the spotlight turned towards me.Just then I realized that Akansha was already standing right beside me! I wonder what she is, human being or some ninja.I gave a forced smile as she entwined her fingers with mine careful to not offend me. There was a round of applause as people looked at us and smiled.I don't understand what is there to smile when it comes to marriage, do married people smile because they are having pity on us?I think so. I looked at Akansha, she seemed so happy with herself as she nervously glanced up at me.I immediately looked away. I didn't want her to think that I was happy about this, because I wasn't - not at the slightest!I yanked her hand away, and placing my hand inside my pocket."There are people watching, Neil.", She said in a hushed whisper.Today she had worn this red gown, with her hair left open, little or no make up."This might be your moment of joy, honey. To me it's just the announcement of my life long unhappiness.", I stated sharply.She drew in a sharp breath, but said nothing as unknown people walked down to us, saying congratulations, wishing the best for us.Both of us fake smiled.The night passed sooner than I expected.Next morning I woke up in my room, in our house, still not quite awake.Just then mom walked in," Good morning, Neil. ", she said with her subtle smile on." Good morning. ", I said yawning.Just then it struck me - I should ask mom to stop this marriage from happening.I begun," Mom, I wanted to say that.. I don't want to-", before I could complete my mom said," I know Neil! I know yesterday your dad announced your marriage with young Ms. Goenka. And I know you are not exactly happy about it but just try and understand the situation. Her father is very close to our respected Queen and if you become his son in law you know how much better it will be for your Dad at work, don't you? Please Neil. We have done everything we could do for you. Now it's your turn, Son. ", saying so she left smiling.Smiling Empathically.One thing was sure, this marriage was inevitable.As I went down to breakfast I was informed that my marriage is to be held tomorrow.. Really? Like you are being told one day before your marriage that you are marrying.Nevertheless, the day ended in a blur and soon it was tomorrow, or rather the day I am marrying her.The day I'm going to become a martyr for my family's respect.I deserve a grand salute!•••Related chapters
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His Detested Wife Four | Gain And Loss
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His Detested Wife Five | Once Upon A Taxi
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His Detested Wife A Smile Won't Hurt
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His Detested Wife Seven | Enchanting
It's strange when you have to live with someone you hate but she looks like she's out of a fairytale book.For a second it seemed like I'll fall in love with that smile but just the next moment I remembered that I detested her. "I've informed the cable guy and you'll get your Tom and Jerry, so don't bother.", She said smoothly, definitely happy that I, Neil Jason Parker, of all people complemented her." Yeah. ", I said and got up from the bed as she walked out of the room towards the kitchen. Smiling away.I too followed her and was delighted to find pizzas on the dining table! " You bought them for dinner? ", I asked her. " Yes.. Like them? ", she asked. " Yes! Definitely!! ", I said and sat at the dinning table to eat. I think that's the best thing I have done after coming to India. It wasn't long before I had eaten my pizza and Akansha was still struggling with the third piece of hers. " I give up..! ", she said at last after having the very last piece. She then looked at
His Detested Wife Eight | Effects of A Rose
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His Detested Wife Nine | To Stop A Moment
We were at the food court. I was busy eating my burger when I suddenly noticed Akanksha staring at me, while eating. She had been staring all along, ever since I presented the rose to her.I looked her in the eye and she immediately looked away. I gulped down the last bite of my burger and then asked," Am I looking odd or something? Why are you are staring at me?"" No.. No, not at all. You look perfect. ", she said, immediately looking down, blushing slightly.She was definitely taking that rose thing in the wrong way. I quietly pulled my chair right beside her, picking up my glass of coke. I reduced my voice to a whisper, " I know what you are thinking."She immediately looked at me, now on her side."Look Akansha, I guess you are taking this whole rose thing wrong. I did not give it to you because I'm in love or anything between us has changed. She asked who made my life better, and literally you did it.. I mean by getting English channels on the television, I mean. It's not rom
His Detested Wife Ten | Visiting Her
I regret doing several things in my life.. One if them being waking her up because mosquitoes were biting me."Neil Jason Parker, gimme a break, okay?! I am tired and I don't care if mosquitoes bite you. Anyways you think you are as hot as a vampire, so maybe strike a friendship with them!", She shouted irritably and then went back to sleep.I looked at her awkwardly before I left.The Hundred and Fifty Shades of Akanksha Goenka. Nevertheless, next morning she was back to normal (if she wouldn't have been back to normal, it wouldn't matter to me, anyway haha). After bolting down my breakfast and watching Game Of Thrones, I realized how bored I was with my life. I was in this huge apartment, alone, with an Oxford degree doing nothing significant.I immediately sat up on the sofa and decided to go to the head office of Goenka Industries, Calcutta.I wore my clothes, a leather jacket on my white t - shirt and jeans. I knew it was warm outside and I'll look like an idiot, but that was t
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His Detested Wife Sixty Nine | Neil's Secret
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His Detested Wife Sixty Eight | Trapped
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His Detested Wife Sixty Seven | Happy Endings?
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His Detested Wife Sixty Six | Always - Forever
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His Detested Wife Sixty Five | The Not So Avengers
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His Detested Wife Sixty Four | Through The Pain
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His Detested Wife Sixty Three | The War
I ran back home.I had to reach them on time.Akansha's Point Of View°°°I slowly opened my eyes. My hands and mouth was tied. It had been quite sudden. After Neil had left two men had suddenly entered the house using a window. I had no idea how that happened but whatever it was I was scared. I tried to throw something at them but it was to no avail. Someone had used chloroform from behind.My head ached."Do you really think Parker will come?", One man asked another.It was a dark and damp room. I was sitting on the floor."He will. I know him. He's one emotional fool.", The other man replied.I looked around.These two men stood exactly in front of me. Their backs towards me."I want a chocolate!"I froze.It was Nesha's voice. I started struggling, trying to free myself. They had my daughter here!"Get this kid a chocolate.", The man who had spoken second said."But—""Do it.", The man said coldly."So, tell me, what's your name?""Nesha Goenka Parker.", Nesha replied as I struggl
His Detested Wife Sixty Two | The Phone Call
"Neil.. wake up.", Akansha whispered. I could feel her breath on my bare chest."I don't want to.", I replied turning away digging my face inside another pillow beside me. She slapped me on my shoulder."Get up.", She said giggling.I looked down at her. "You look like an angel, did I ever mention that?", I asked with a smile."Complements won't help. Get up. I'm sure you wouldn't want me to remove this blanket when the door is open. You know your daughter.", She said giggling. It seemed like she was laughing from within.I smiled at her."Wear you clothes, Mr. Parker and then kindly shut the door so that I can wear mine. Your clothes are beside you.", She said as I sighed."You know I'm still you boss.""At work, sir. The whole world knows that the wife rules in the house.", She said sliding up to my face. Her hair fell beside my face."You know I was not lying when I said you looked like an angel.", I said, brushing her brown hair softly."I know.", She whispered before kissing m
His Detested Wife Sixty One | Stay
Akansha moved away. It was instantaneous and I had well expected it. "You are what?", This time her whisper was that of unsurity. "I'm a Mafia. A Gangster.", I turned towards her and said."Neil, but what about Imperium? What-what is it then?", She asked, almost pleading that I should say that I'm lying."It is, what you call a way, to hide my actual occupation.", I replied, I could see the disbelief in her eyes.The King of The Underworld was nothing to be proud of. Especially if that man was your husband. "You–you killed all those people?", She asked softly.I nodded, feeling guilt surge through my being."How could you, Neil? How–""I told you that you shouldn't know it–""Shut up!", She screamed standing up."You are a freaking murderer, assasin, drug addict, terrorist, everything! And you sir, are telling me that I shouldn't know it!", She was shouting by this time."I'm.. I'm sorry..", I whispered under my breath."No! Wait, you think I shouldn't know that the man I live with
