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Hrida sighed as she heard her mother's announcement about having lunch with the Malhotra family.
She knew there was no way to get out of the invitation.
She went to her room and picked out an outfit, automatically reaching for her blue sleeveless floral kurta.
She liked this outfit because it was comfortable and pretty, but today she couldn't shake the feeling of awe that had settled in her stomach.
As she slipped on her pants and draped the dupatta over her shoulder, she muttered under her breath, "I hate him"
Just as she was finishing getting ready, there was a knock on her door.
She knew it was her mother, coming to check on her and make sure she was ready to leave.
With a resigned sigh, she called out, "Aa rhi mumma," and opened the door.
Her mother smiled at her and said, "You look beautiful, beta. Let's go, we don't want to keep the Malhotras waiting."
Hrida plastered on a fake smile and followed her mother out of the house.
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Hrida was following her mother as they walked towards the grand mansion, her steps slow and distracted as she scrolled through her phone.
Her mother noticed and teasingly said, "nervous kyun ho rhi sasuraal thodi ja rhi phone rakh beta".
{Why are you getting nervous? You're not going to your in-laws' place, just hang up the phone, dear}
Hrida glanced up at her with an exasperated look, rolling her eyes before putting her phone away in her bag.
As they entered the mansion, Hrida realized she hadn't been there in a while and wondered if there had been any changes.
She was brought back to the present when she heard Mrs. Malhotra say, "beta come Avyansh aata hoga abhi bahar gya hai".
[dear, come. Avyansh must be coming, he just went outside]
Hrida couldn't help but think, "Let him stay outside, aunty", as she sat down beside her father.
Mrs. Malhotra then mentioned that they had made some changes to the house and Hrida just smiled in response.
Her mother suggested they look around together.
Hrida found herself engrossed in conversation with Mr. Malhotra and her father, discussing various topics.
She asked Mr. Malhotra about his recent investment in hospital shares, to which he nodded in confirmation.
He then inquired if she had met Avyansh yet, to which she forced a fake smile and excused herself to get some water.
YOU ARE READING
The Ethereal Love
RomanceIn the bustling city of Lucknow, there lived two best friends named Avyansh Malhotra and Hrida Raichand. One fateful day, something happened that changed their friendship forever. Hate was a strong word, but the animosity between them was palpable. ...
