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Chapter-9

"Wait, Let me finish first. It's not like that is what you're thinking. They're not forcing me. First, I met him and his family at his cousin's wedding, and after one week, they came for my alliance. I think he will be a perfect match for me, and he will also support me for my further studies." Muskan said.

"But do you love him? "

For some moment Muskan became silent then started,

"Kismat mein pyar likha hoga to pyar hoyi jayega aur nehi hua to.... Jitni izzat aur samman wo hume dete hein ussehi zindegi gujar lenge."
(If love is written in our destiny, then love will happen, and if it doesn't happen, then... with whatever respect and honor he gives me, we will live a good life.)

Soumya silently digested her words. For her, love was important for getting married. She couldn't imagine a married life without love but Respect is also important for a married life.

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In the Evening, Soumya enjoyed an evening meal with Dadasa and Dadisa.  Then she played some indoor games with Muskan and Vihaan. At night, the three of them arrived in the dining hall first and started talking about what they would do for the next two days. After some time, one by one, everyone came, but only Shreyansh left. When the three were deeply in planning, Shreyansh arrived in the dining area. Seeing Shreyansh, Vihaan jumped and went to hug him. Shreyansh hugged him back.

Soumya turned and their eyes locked. Both of them surprisingly looked at each other. Unknowingly Soumya said loudly,

"What're you doing here?!!"

Vihaan broke the hug and Shreyansh whispered,

"You!!!"

Everyone was looking at them surprisingly. Vihaan broke the silence,

"Ok, let me introduce you both. Ansh Bhaisa, this is my best friend, Soumya Agnihotri. And Soumya, this is my Bhaisa, Shreyansh Singh Rathore. "

Shreyansh came forward and forwarded his hand to Soumya.

"Shreyansh Singh Rathore, Vihaan's Bhaisa."

Soumya got up from the dining Chair without breaking eye contact with Shreyansh and shook his hand. They felt electric shock when his rough & big hands touched her small & soft hands. Vihaan again said,

"What were you saying before, Soumya?"

Shreyansh and Soumya left their hands and broke their staring contest.

"Nothing," Soumya said.

Vihaan felt something fishy and attached two and two. Then he exclaimed,

"Don't tell me Soumya, He was the White Kurta man!!!" indicating Shreyansh.

After listening to Vihaan,  she closed her eyes and thought about what was coming next. Then Vihaan started laughing and teased her,

"So what was you telling me about the white kurta man, Soumya? He was handsome and looked like a Greek god, right?"

At that moment, Soumya just wanted to squeeze Vihaan's throat,t, but she stood there silently. Everyone looked at them dumbfounded. The entire time Shreyansh's whole attention was to Soumya. But Shreyansh could understand what Vihaan was saying. He just smirked, cleared his throat, and said,

"We should start our dinner. "

Everyone nodded, and Soumya took her seat. At the Dinner table, Vihaan was sitting between Muskaan and Soumya, and only one chair was empty, which was beside Soumya, and mainly, it was Shreyansh's fixed seat. There was no other way so Shreyansh took the sit. For some moment, Soumya became frozen.

During the entire time of dinner session, Soumya took her dinner silently. From time to time, they all talk about Muskaan's wedding preparations. Suddenly Vihaan said,

"We were thinking of showing Udaipur to Soumya tomorrow. It's her first time in Udaipur. "

Shreyansh nodded and said strictly,

"The guards will always be with you all and you all are not allowed to go anywhere without guards."

The three of them nodded and continued their dinner. In between, Meenakshi noticed Soumya was not eating properly.

"Soumya, why are you eating so little beta? Take some Rajma. I specially made this because it's your favorite. "

Soumya smiled and thought, they know everything about her as Vihaan said.

"Aunty, I ate the Rajma, and it's just.....wow.You've to give me the recipe."

"Why do you need the recipe? I'll cook for you na beta."

"Do you know Aunty? I love cooking. But I need your recipe because You'll not be with me in Delhi. "

Meenakshi looked at her adorably. That moment Vihaan laughed,

"Isko to khana thusna bhi pasand hein aur khana banana bhi"
(She liked to eat and cook both)

Shreyansh didn't like his comment and he loudly said,

"VIHAAN!!!!"

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚 & 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.