Chapter 4

LAVENDER

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After dropping Meera off at school, Addy decided to go to the supermarket to get what her mother needed.

As she was entering into the hall she bumped into someone, her head hitting his shoulder, the person turned out to be Derek. The proposed groom.

"Ouch, why did you hit me" He asked

"Excuse me, you bumped into me and you say I hit you"

"No uh I don't think that was just bumping, what did you use to hit me that hurts so much. I won't believe it was an accident, you tried to kill me girl."

At first Addy felt sorry for the person but after seeing that the person was Derek she just wanted to laugh at her victory.

"That's enough, I need to speak to you, it's something very important. Something only you can change" Addy said   

"I dont have the time to talk to strangers, once we get married we'll talk all you want baby girl" Derek said smiling widely

"Dont you get it I dont want to get married to you and only you can change my fathers decision. Just tell him you dont want this marriage"

"But I do want this marriage, are you telling me to lie. Oh we'll be the best of friends after our marriage"

"You.. Ugh punk.. I won't spare... " Addy was saying when she heard noise coming from inside the supermarket.

"Well the crazy fans has seen their crazy princess, have fun" Derek said and walked away.

Despite the fact that Addy was pissed she still wore a smile for her fans

"Hello everyone" She said smiling

"Oh my God it's really the princess"

" Woah i'm like seeing her for the first time with my eyes"

"I love her hair, its so long"

"Can I get a pic with you"

"Autograph please"

Amidst all these ruckus,  someone tapped  Addy from behind.

"Miss, shouldn't you hold up your hair"

She saw a little boy, not so little though and he had dirty blonde hair.

"Oh hello there, I actually forgot my ribbon at home so I can't tie my hair"

After seeing Addy's face the boy's mouth was left hanging and his cheeks turned red.

"So, are you a fan" Addy asked the boy with a smile

"A super super duper fan" He responded making Addy giggle

"Can I please get a selfie with you or here sign my shirt"

" I think a full pic would be better. Come over here"

When the boy moved close to Addy, his head stopped at her shoulder and she sniffed his hair. You can call it a bad habit or whatever but Addy actually loves hair that smells nice, and this boy's hair was topping the chart.

"Hope you don't mind, your hair smells so nice. A familiar smell but I can't seem to remember what is. " Addy said

"Oh it's lavender and jasmine." The boy said

"Yeah thats it, the goddess's flower jasmine used to make gallands. I love it, what store did you get it from"

" Uhm actually its not mine, it belongs to my brother and he asked me to stay away from it. Please don't tell it to my brother" The boy said whispering so only Addy can hear

"Okay, I don't know your brother but I guess its our little secret now" Addy said

After taking series of photos and giving autographs, Addy bought what she needed and left for her house.

"Mum, i'm back and I got all the things you asked me to" Addy said but there was no response, after checking round the house she knew that her mother was not at home.

"Where could she have gone to, I should probably call her"

Beep beep. Beep beep

'The customer you are calling is not answering'

"Now should I be worried or wait. Where could she have gone to"

Addy dropped the grocery bag on the kitchen counter and went up to her room to call Tricia, only then did she realise that she left her phone in the kirchen.

Going back to get it she saw her mother shutting the door quietly.

"Are you sneaking into your own house or am I not able to understand whats happening" Addy said to her mother who looked like she had just seen a ghost

"Jesus Christ Rani you scared me, why did you have to come up to me quietly" Her mother said

"Daksha mum, where did you go to. I called but you didnt answer my calls, why"

" I um.. I went to see your father"

"You mean your husband"

"Yes"

"And thats because? " Addy asked

" The marriage arrangement between you and that young man, I don't want it to go on, I want to try to stop it maybe persuade your father to call it off"

"And let me guess he blatantly refused right and blamed you for all that has happened to him. He also asked the guards to make you leave right"

"Thats not my point Rani"

"But that was what happened, wasn't it. Everytime I tell you not to beg that man, I tell you not to make him feel superior but you keep going back don't you"

"That man is your father Rani, and I wouldn't have to beg him or go through so much humiliation if I didn't love you. I went there to meet him despite knowing the outcome but it was all for you, listen I know you dont want to be tied down in marriage to that man and that was why i went to your father. He didnt agree to call it off but he has atleast given you one more week to get to know each other"

"Mum I.. "

"Atleast appreciate my effort. I have to bear so much for my children and still be strong. Dear goddess please give me strength"

"I'm so sorry mum, i'm really sorry" Addy said holding her ears

"Its fine. " Her mother said

"No mum, its not fine. I can't believe I forgot to buy the cinnamon you asked for"

Addy said facepalming herself while biting her cheeks

"You did wah... How could you, you silly child. Can't you get something done properly, thank goodness that there is some left in the kitchen else"

"Alright I have to go call Tricia right now"

"You didn't tie up your hair right" Her mother questioned folding her hands across her chest

"Sorry but this girl is gone. Peace" Addy said and ran to the kitchen to take her phone after which she went to her room.