Episode 8: Love and Deception

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On the day of the wedding, the mansion was a flurry of activity

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On the day of the wedding, the mansion was a flurry of activity. 

Both families had come together to celebrate the union of Aditya and Aisha. 

The ceremony was beautiful, filled with heartfelt vows and joyous celebrations.

But as Aditya looked into Aisha's eyes, he felt a pang of guilt. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was deceiving her.



As the festivities continued, Aditya pulled Aisha aside. "Aisha, there's something I need to tell you."

Aisha looked at him, concern etched on her face. "What is it, Aditya?"


"I

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"I... I haven't been completely honest with you," Aditya confessed. "This marriage was also about breaking the curse."

Aisha's face paled. "What do you mean?"

"My great-grandfather's curse could only be broken if a Malhotra married a Singhania," Aditya explained. 

"I love you, Aisha, but there was another motive."

Aisha's eyes filled with tears. "So, you were using me?"

Aditya took her hands. "It started that way, but my feelings for you are real. I love you, Aisha."

Aisha pulled away, hurt and betrayed. "I need time to think."

The revelation caused a rift between Aditya and Aisha. 

The joyous atmosphere of the wedding turned somber as the families sensed the tension.

Aditya felt a deep sense of regret. 

He realized that his actions, though initially well-intentioned, had caused pain to the one he loved.



Days turned into weeks, and Aisha kept her distance. 

Both families tried to mediate, but the wound was too fresh.

One evening,

Aditya stood outside Aisha's house, a bouquet of her favorite flowers in hand. 

He knocked on the door, hoping for a chance to explain.

Aisha opened the door, her eyes still red from crying. "What do you want, Aditya?"

"I'm sorry," Aditya said, his voice breaking. "I never meant to hurt you. I love you more than anything."

Aisha looked at him, her expression softening slightly. 

"I need to know that your love is genuine, not just a means to an end."

Aditya stepped closer.

"Aisha, I swear to you, my love is real. I want to spend my life with you, 

not because of some curse, but because you are my everything."

Aisha took a deep breath,

 the pain in her heart slowly beginning to heal. 

"It's going to take time, Aditya. Trust needs to be rebuilt."

Aditya nodded. "I'm willing to wait for as long as it takes."

~Ekas Walia

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