On the day they were supposed to meet Lavanya's family, Varun and his family packed into the car, a mix of excitement and nervousness swirling around them. The journey was filled with lively chatter and quiet contemplation, as each member pondered what lay ahead.
When they arrived at Lavanya's village, they were welcomed warmly by her family. The house was spotless, and the smell of delicious food wafted through the air. Lavanya, dressed in a beautiful saree, peeked out from behind the curtains, her eyes meeting Varun's with a shy smile.
As the families settled in the living room, Meena couldn't contain her excitement. She hugged Lavanya tightly and gave her a garland of jasmine flowers (Giving flowers to the bride is a tradition that indicates the parents liked her). Lavanya blushed and took her place, greeting his father and others with folded hands (Namaste pose).
Mani and Raghavan got down to business, discussing the details of the engagement. Raghavan expressed their happiness with the match, while Anbu, though cautious, couldn't hide her joy.
Meena shared the astrologer's words with joy. "Swamy Aiya recommended holding the engagement at our family temple next month, on a very auspicious day. It will be a beautiful start to their journey together."
Mani and Anbu exchanged a glance, feeling relieved and excited. "That sounds perfect," Mani said. "We'll get started on the arrangements right away. Thank you for bringing this proposal to us."
As the conversation flowed, Varun stole glances at Lavanya, his heart racing with excitement. Lavanya, feeling his gaze, couldn't help but blush, a shy smile playing on her lips. In that moment, amidst the discussions and planning, a silent understanding passed between them, igniting a spark of romance that would shape their journey ahead.
With the engagement date set and the arrangements in motion, both families felt a sense of unity and excitement. As they bid farewell, Lavanya allowed herself to hope for the future, while Varun, with a newfound spring in his step, couldn't wait to begin this new chapter of their lives together. Little did they know, this encounter was just the beginning of a love story that would unfold in unexpected and magical ways.
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Village meets city love
General FictionAs the night wore on, Lavanya lay in bed, feeling numb and vulnerable, the memory of Varun's roughness lingering on her mind like a bitter taste. She couldn't help but wonder how they had reached this point, where love had been replaced by anger and...