2 / 11 / 2019 - Saturday - Whitefield, Bangalore.
Aparna's P. O. V :
I rang the door bell again. And finally someone opened the door.
It was Rajiv.
He was looking tired.
As I walked in, I saw Prerna sitting on the couch and busily running through channels.
" How are you? " I asked as I sat beside her.
She turned off the TV and looked at me.
" We need your help! " Rajiv said, as he sat opposite to me.
" What? " I asked confused.
" Doctor said Prerna shouldn't travel. It is not safe for the baby. " Rajiv said.
" Tell that to your parents then! " I said.
" That's the issue, we can't really tell them about the IVF and his mom is desperate to meet me " Prerna said.
" So? " I asked.
" Can you come meet them as Prerna? " Rajiv asked.
I laughed out loud and looked at them.
" Are you kidding me? " I asked.
They both shook their head in unison and my laugh drained out.
" You look similar to your sister. With small tinkering, and changes in your dressing, you would definitely look similar to her! " Rajiv said.
Prerna nodded her head in response.
I was still shocked to give any proper reply.
" If not for the babies, I would be going with Rajiv ,we are asking you as we have no choice left. " Prerna said.
" Babies? " I asked shocked.
" Oops! " Rajiv said.
I glared at Prerna to tell the truth.
" The IVF was actually done for two eggs. And fortunately, both of them survived! " She said.
" You are having twins!? " I shouted at her.
They both nodded. I screamed once and hugged Prerna.
For everything that she underwent, finally they got results.
I had happy tears flowing from my eyes.
" I would do anything for these tiny nieces or nephews! " I said hugging her.
" Go with Rajiv as me! " Prerna said.
" What if his parents find out? You would have to meet them again in future. And what about the baby belly? " I asked.
" You would be in my house for less than a week. I would make sure that they don't get to see you for a long time. And Prerna doesn't have a noticeable baby belly as of now. " Rajiv said.
I went through all the possibilities of disaster in my head.
" The engagement is in two weeks. After that we would have to visit them only for the marriage, which is three months from now " Rajiv said.
" Please help us out. Can't you do this for your big sister? " Prerna asked.
" Don't ask me with baby eyes " I said.
" You can tell Mom and Dad that you are going for a workshop at Chennai. " Prerna said.
" Fine! I'll do it " I said.
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The backup Bride
ChickLit" I would never be a second choice to anyone. If I need to compete with someone else for your love, I would gladly make it easier for you by taking myself out of the equation. But why am I here, ready to be your backup bride ? " ____________________...
