Arranged Marriage

♡Chapter 1: Meeting The Maliks♡

Shiniya Seran(POV)

My Aunt told me to get ready and look presentable, I had a very hot shower and followed her orders.I put on a sky-blue sharara, it had a lot of silver sequins in patterns.

I combed my naturally straight hair, pinning a little bit of it to the back of my head.I dabbed a little bit of natural makeup on my face before slipping on my silver heels.My Aunt called for me again.

"Shiniya bethi.Tum kaha ho?"
("Shiniya child.Where are you?")

"Changing,Coming Deena Aunty"

I hurried to clean my room up before walking down the stairs, my Aunty was in the kitchen.I could get the aroma of curried chicken.I walked into the kitchen after bending to take my Uncles blessings.This was always the way I greeted my relatives in my home.

"Namaste Deena Aunty",I hugged my Aunty.Well maybe I greeted everyone except my Aunty like that,she didn't want me to, she said it made her feel old.

"Namaste, Bethi", she turned to kiss my forehead before turning back to the food on the stove."What took you so long Shiniya?", she asked as I sat down on a cushioned chair beside the stove.
(Namaste:Hello)

"You told me to look presentable...so I pulled on my favorite sharara and tried to look good.Why did you ask me to, Aunty?",I picked a fried samosa out of the bowl and bit into it, careful not to mess up my lip gloss.

"We are going to have the Maliks over later", she held a nervous smile on her face,I ignored it though.

"Oh, do you need help with anything?.I can start making the roti or maybe I could make a sweetmeet",I asked excitedly.
(Roti:A type of Indian Bread, a flattened and cooked dough)

"Slow down Shiniya,you could maybe start relaxing first,and then you can start making the roti",she joked before kissing my forehead.

"Bethi,can I have a cup of tea?", my Uncle called from the living room.

"Ha,Rajiv Uncle", I put the pot of water on the stove before starting to make the roti.
(Ha:Yes)

I handed my uncle his tea before continuing to make the rotis.My Aunt and I chatted about everything that has been going on, with me finishing highschool and Diwali coming up, we haven't had much time to talk.

"So Aunty, how is Riya doing?.I haven't spoken to her in such a long time",I asked while washing my hands.Riya was my cousin,my Aunt and Uncles eldest daughter, she moved to Delhi with her husband about 4 years ago.

"She's good,Sameer has been taking good care of her and the kids.I can't believe I'm a nani to two beautiful boys", she smiled, lost in thought.
(Nani:Grandmother)

Would I ever have children?, I asked myself.It was in our culture, we always were wedded of as soon as we finished our studies.My Aunt always asked me about boys and crushes.

I had never had stories to tell because I never liked any boys.My Aunt tries her best to make me happy, it feels good to know that someone cares.She is like a Mother to me, but I shouldn't even be comparing.I never knew my real Mom, she died while giving birth to me.

Knock Knock

My Aunt and I heard a few knocks on the door, that must be the Maliks.

"Go on dear, that must be them",my Aunt smiled and gestured to the front door.I listened to her and went to open the door.

The Malik family standing there, all dressed up in very fancy clothes.In front was Mrs Malik and Mr Maliks,behind them stood their daughter Walia and their son was nowhere in sight.

"Namaste Aunty aur Uncle", I took their blessings as they said,"Live long".I hugged their daughter Walia.She was dressed in shorts and a tank top, not very modest-like.But I didn't say anything, I just hugged her and moved to close the door.
(Aur:And)

But a hand shot out to stop the door, and the sound of ragged breathing came to my ears.Their son Zayn was the one who stopped the door, I was wondering where he was.He held a box of chocolates in his hands, he was dressed in black jeans and a white button-up with a black tie.

"Namaste Zayn", I placed my hands together, shyly looking away.

"Hello Shiniya,these are for you ", he smiled at me and handed me the chocolates before walking inside.

What was that about?

I asked myself before closing the door.I held the chocolates in my hand and walked to the living room.

"Ah, Shiniya.Come sit",my Uncle darted his eyes towards the space next to Zayn on the couch.I blushed for some unknown reason and sat down next to Zayn.

"So, when is the wedding date?",Walia suddenly spoke.

"Kya?!", Zayn and I spoke at the same time.
(Kya:What?")

"Walia!",her parents parents snapped at her.

What is going on?

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*Thnx to you all for reading this book & giving it a chance.I promise it'll get better with all the twists and turns*
---Yours,
Mckayla/CrystalVampire143

*Last Edited:19 November 2016*

Her outfit is above^^^^^ in media