Under his gaze (his forced bride) by Olivia Jessie (the giving tree read aloud txt) 📕

" I booked a cab. It must be waiting outside the society gate. " Nidhi said  when I told her about my no knowledge related to transportation in Delhi. 

" That's good. Smart girl. "  She giggled. The whole walk to the taxi was awkward because men were staring at me intently. The hair on my arms raised. That's not good. I could still run to the house and change the dress. 

" Bhabhi they are all looking at you. " Nidhi laughed. " My choice suits you. " 

" Too much I guess. " A nervous smile spread on my face  . The taxi was there just outside the gate. We boarded in and he ignited the engine. I wished if I could go to my parent's house. Maybe after the wedding. Being with Nidhi was so Relaxing. 

" But none of us know about the salon and shops. " I said shrugging my shoulders. 

" But google map does. " I nodded. Too smart like her brother. I hoped to tell her about him. But that would be of no use. She couldn't do anything. Neither could I. 

Delhi's markets are so famous. And the product quality is good too. There was a medium crowd in the marketplace which was expected but due to covid regulations too much gathering was prohibited.. The cab stopped in front of a salon. We went out and entered it. 

Nidhi walked to the receptionist and talked to her for five minutes. I stood at the door looking out, watching happy faces. So happy and cheerful women. Free.. 

" Bhabhi. " I heard Nidhi calling me. " Your booking is in chamber 1 and mine in 2 . We both will be done together in an hour or so. " I took time to comprehend her words. 

" No Nidhi. I don't need any service. Please. You just go and I will wait here. " Meanwhile the receptionist watched both of us with an entertaining expression. 

" C'mon bhabhi. I know you are born flawless but still. Please. Please bhabhi. " She blinked her lashes multiple times. Both of the siblings are manipulative. But she is a good one. 

We both parted our ways and one of the girl with colored hair greeted me. I was her client. She had piercings on her chin and brows. Overall she looked cool. 

" So what kind of haircut? " She asked grabbing the scissors. 

" Just trimmed. " I told her. She watched my hair chewing a gum. 

" I think you need a good haircut because the hair about one inch are damaged. They have split ends and are frizzy. " She spit the gum in the dustbin. 

" Yes. But I love my long hair. " I said nervously. Because my husband loved my hair and I really didn't know how would he react to them bring short. 

" I understand. But they won't be any good in next month  plus they won't grow too. Healthy hair grow and shine. " She advised. I nodded.  Maybe he won't even notice. He had been too busy in his exams lately. 

" Great. I love your texture though. Light brown. Did you color them in your teenage? " She asked spraying water on my hair. These ladies working in salon never stop talking. 

" No. Just natural. " She nodded smiling. 

" Do you live here? I mean nearby. " She continued. 

" No. Actually we live 15 kms away from here. " I told her. 

" You and your family? Do you live with your in-laws? " She had now wrapped my hair in a foil. Giving me an alien look. 

" No. Just me and my husband. " She nodded pressing the foils more. 

My eyes were on the watch. I needed all this to be over really fast. I had to make lunch too. He would come home hungry and what if his exam didn't go good. I shivered thinking about it. 

" What do you do for a living? BTW you look beautiful in this dress. Where did you buy it from? " She was now taking out the foils. 

" I don't work. " She stopped and looked at me and continued doing her work. " My sister in law gifted it. " All the foils were removed now. She brought the scissors closer to my hair. 

" Great sister in law. " She chopped an inch of my hair. They fell on the floor lifeless. " Then what does your husband do? Must be having a good job. " She said looking at my clothes and the gold chain in my neck. 

" He is a doctor " I didn't want to talk about him. My stomach fluid rolled from his name . 

" Woah. That's great. " Then she was quiet for the whole time. Her questions were finally finished. After she was done, she asked me to have a look at my hair. 

They looked good but short. I already missed my chopped hair . 

" That looks good. Thank you " I said smiling. 

" That's my job ma'am. And thank you. " We smiled and she went on to greet another client . I walked out to find Nidhi paying the bill. I felt bad. For being a burden on her. She looked beautiful. 

" Wow bhabhi you are looking so beautiful. Love you so much my cutie bhabi " She watched me in aww. The receptionist chuckled and watched us with dreamy eyes. A sister in law so perfect. Kind of expression. 

" You are looking gorgeous. Wavy hair suits you. " She nodded and we both went out of the salon. 

" Now hunt for dress starts " I laughed. We both crossed the road. And there were many shops. With lots of beautiful dresses. But it was already two hours since we left house. I didn't know how long his exam duration was . I wished it was more than three hours and he got stuck in traffic. 

" Nidhi sorry but hurry up. Your brother will be home soon. And I haven't made any lunch for him. He just had one sandwich in the morning. " I tried to sound Normal. 

" Don't worry bhabhi. He will get his lunch. " She said while we entered the shop.. 

After looking at every dress hanging there and loving each one of them we finally agreed on a beautiful dress. Nidhi loved it and me too. She even asked me to buy one for me but I declined. She was already doing a lot.. 


 

" You will look beautiful in it. " I told her while she picked up the packed bag. We were again on road to the way home. I tried to breathe in and out to calm down my heart.