He looked her in the eye and smiled. She smiled back.

But only he could see how fake it was. Only he knew what lies beneath those eyes.

Pain, immense pain. Her ocean blue eyes held an amount of pain that only he could relate to.

He was going to lose her forever. He had to suppress the urge to go, drag her and pull her into his arms right there as that thought struck him. She was holding back the tears that were trying to find their way down her cheeks. He had never seen her this sad and he never wished to, either.

He always wanted to see her happy. Yet he felt vulnerable as he couldn't make her happy anymore. She was no longer his. Then he realized that she never was.

Their moment there ended as a photographer blocked his view. He moved aside and saw her put on another fake smile so no one could tell that this occasion wasn't a happy one.

Yes, it was her wedding day. She was marrying the man of her father's choice while the one whom she dearly loved stood in front of her. She could recognize him even if he was blended amidst the crowd.

She turned her gaze towards the place where her parents were seated. They looked so cheerful and proud as they talked to their guests. It was their only daughter's marriage after all. And the groom was a Millionaire, which made them glow in pride.

She held back a bitter laugh. When will this society give more thought to the hearts than money? When will they realize that a successful marriage doesn't mean having a luxurious life, rather in living it with love?

No, she shouldn't expect such things in this materialistic world. She was still shocked at her parents behaviour. She could hear their words ringing in her head as she remembered that day.

She was so ecstatic. She couldn't believe that her parents would be alright with the idea of marrying him. Yet it was true. They had agreed when he had asked for their daughter's hand in marriage.

But then, every thing changed when another proposal came her way. He was very rich and her parents couldn't find it in their hearts to refuse such a wealthy life for their dear daughter. Thus, she was experiencing the repercussions of their decision today.

A very funny way of showing their love to their only daughter they have got there, she thought as she pushed back all her sorrows into the depth of her mind and focused her attention to the present.