Arranged Marriage

Chapter 12 : Mr and Mrs Joshi in dilemma

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Aadarsh's POV: 

It was already three days after I and Shivika met each other. I thought to message her once but didn't. She should not think I'm desperate to know the answer. I've told her that I'll wait but in reality it's difficult. I hope she is fine. In all these things happening around, I need to control myself. 

I was waiting for her message or call. I was getting ready to got to office. I was in thoughts when my phone rang. I didn't see the name and received the call. 

"Hello" I said.

"Hello" the other person answered. 

Wait this voice .......... It's Shivika !!!

I checked the name and yessss , it was Shivika's call !!!!! I was soo happy when I saw the name.

"Hey Shivika ! How are you ? Everything all right ?" I asked immediately.

"I'm good ! How are you ? and yes everything is all right !" she replied. I was so relieved to hear that , All is well !

Author's POV : 

Now Aadarsh was eager to ask her questions but didn't as he was not sure how to ask. 

After the greetings , both were silent. One has questions and another was ready with her answers. 

"I called to tell my answer" Shivika said.

"Ye-ah, What did you decide ?" Aadarsh asked with tensed voice. 

"When your profile came to me for the first time, I was 100% sure to deny it. I even tried by telling my wish but that didn't work. When I met you for the first time I felt good, comfortable. Every time we met , you made sure that I was comfortable enough. When you said that , you are ready to wait - for me., that was something I was not expecting. Everyone wants to marry asap but you respected my decision. Not only you , your family as well. These things made me re-think about by decision. I also thought to give it a chance. So Mr. Bharadwaj , it's yes from me." Shivika completed her talk.

"Wh-at ? Ar-e yo-u su-re ? I mean there is no pressure , you can take more time" said Aadarsh not believing her words. 

"No Aadarsh, I'm not changing my decision now. I guess this is how it was supposed to be. Let's give each other a chance. So Mr. Aadarsh Bharadwaj, are you ready for this journey ?" Shivika said with a confident voice. 

"Yes Ms. Shivika Joshi , absolutely ready for this journey !!" Aadarsh replied in a happy tone !!

They both were in their own zone of happiness.....

Aadarsh is happy that Shivika said yes and their journey will continue. 

Shivika is happy because she has learnt to accept and move on. 

Many people may think like what problems did she face or were those problems really big ?

Some might feel like those taunts from parents and them not understanding her feelings or thoughts are not that big. It happens in every house. But as an individual it's big for her. She didn't feel that her choices are being heard or taken in to consideration. 

They are her parents , but that doesn't mean they can force her for anything. That is not right. Every parents dream is to get their children marry and see them with their life partners living happily. But if the persons who are marrying are not happy and they are being pressurized for marriage then it's not right ! It will ruin two lives and two families as well. The decision should be taken with 100% consent and the heart, mind should accept it. 100 % Acceptance.