Blind Spot by Sakshi C (unputdownable books txt) 📖

-I am jealous of everybody, who can see you every day-

Today was my dad and Maria’s wedding. I twirled in my pink dress, giggling. I was wearing a princess-like dress. I was the flower girl. 

Andrei was wearing a black suit just like his father and Brother. Danzel scowled at me when our eyes met before he turned away. I also made a face and turned to Andrei. 

“Last night dad was saying we are also going to get married when we will grow up,” Andrei told me excitedly. It brought a big grin to my face. I clapped my hands in approval.

I put on my sandals and we headed towards the church. 

Maria was looking beautiful in her wedding gown. Dad was blushing since the morning. I couldn’t understand what was wrong with him? Anya was accompanying her mom and I went to the church with Lavigne’s

Andrei was telling me about his school. Mr. and Mrs. Lavigne was also listening to his talk with a smile. Danzel was sitting by the window with a permanent scowl on his face as he stared out.

In no time we reached the church. 

The music began and soon came my turn. I held the flower basket and got inside the church while grinning ear to ear. This was my first time being a flower girl. My cousin was walking before me as a ring bearer.

I started scattering rose petals all over the aisle. I heard some women calling me cute which made me blush. I was feeling so good. 

But everything changed when my heels snapped and my ankle twisted. I fell down. Everybody gasped, except for one person. He was smiling conceitedly, standing next to his dad and brother.

It was his idea of getting back at me for yesterday’s prank. 

The moment I fell to the ground, my confidence took a plunge. I looked around. Anya was laughing behind her hands. Most were looking down at me with concern but nobody came forward to help. I tried to get up but I couldn’t. I had sprained my ankle. My eyes welled up. I looked up at my dad. He had concern in his eyes but he also didn’t move from his spot. Was he waiting for someone else to pick me up?  

Danzel’s grin dimmed when he saw tears in my eyes.

My blurred gaze traveled to Andrei for help. He figured it because in the next moment he took a stride towards me. But before he could take another step, Danzel gripped his arm. My heart sank. He was stopping him from helping me. Why was he being so mean? I was close to crying hysterically. But what happened next was totally unexpected. 

I watched as Danzel walked over to me in quick long strides. 

Without a word, he bent and scooped me in his arms, bridal style. 

“Get done with it already,” he grunted, displeased. I wiped my tears and started spreading the petals down the aisle as he carried me towards the alter.

After we finished the ceremony, he took me to where his family was. Dad smiled at him gratefully but he didn’t extend the courtesy.  

Andrei rushed over to me and asked me how I was. I pointed towards my ankle and shook my head. He said he will give me a painkiller when the wedding is over.

…………

Three days had passed since the wedding. It was before dinner, I was called into my dad’s study room. My dad was a farmer by profession and he used to do his account work in that room. We kids called it dad’s study. 

When I opened the door, I saw everyone already inside, except for Anya. Maria pressed her hand on my shoulder, telling me to get in. 

I looked around, everyone was sitting in chairs and looking at me. Mr. and Mrs. I felt uncomfortable. Rudolph and his wife flashed me a warm smile. Andrei’s eyes were aglow with excitement. Danzel was glaring at me angrily. Why?  

“Innessa,” My dad gestured for me to come towards him. 

I directed my small feet towards him. He pulled me up in his lap. 

“Ness, didn’t I tell you..we are going to get married,” Andrei exclaimed enthusiastically. Everyone laughed at his excitement except for one person, of course. 

My eyes lit up as well. 

That is how my marriage got fixed to Andrei. It was decided we’ll marry when we would turn 23. 

“She will not marry him. She is mute. A fucking disable. She will be a burden on Gurevichs,” he sneered bitterly. I shrunk back into my dad’s lap. Why was he being so mean to me.   

“Calm down, Dan,” his father gritted out. Danzel stood up and violently shoved the chair away before storming out the door.  

He also took the darkness along with him. 

Rudolph had been given access to work on my mother’s land by my dad. 

……….

Some days later, I was by the pound, spreading the mat. Andrei and I were having our small picnic. Andrei hadn’t come yet as he was baking the cake for our picnic with his mom. I had brought the other things along. Anya must be somewhere tailing Danzel. She is always after him. And Danzel. I had seen him a few times with Avriel, our neighbor. They had gotten really friendly just like me and Andrei. Make sense. They both are alike, arrogant and unbearable.