Arranged Marriage To Love

Chapter 12 - Marriage Proposal

Riya's POV

Marriage?!

I was shocked and surprised.

Ofcourse, I always knew that I'll be married one day. I just didn't think that it will be so soon.

Everyone was shocked after listening to Uncle.

"Aman, I don't know what to say?!" Dad said.

"Kishan, my friend, just like I said before, I want our friendship to be changed into something new. We, I mean me and Tina, have always wanted this to happen. When I asked Rajveer about his opinion on this, he agreed already. He too agrees for the marriage between him and Riya. We just want to know your answer." Uncle said the last part looking straight in my eye.

I was so surprised by this sudden change of events that I excused myself and went to my room to gather my thoughts.

I know that I left everyone hanging out there.

Its just that I need time to process my thoughts.

Its not like I don't want to be married, I just think its too early. But when I start thinking about my future with him, it feels right.

I can easily picture myself with him. Waking up beside Him, going on dinner dates with Him, planning our future together, planning for kids, and all the things till the time we grow old.

I just think that I'm not ready for marriage yet.

Suddenly, I see a flashback of Him with his baby sister. And I saw how good he was with kids. So soft and protective.

I have my decision.

While I was still lost in my thoughts, my mom and Khushi joins me.

"Riya dear, you are not forced to give an answer now. Just think over it properly and then let us know, okay?" Mom said while soothing me.

"Yeah sis. Even though I think you should say yes, but this is about your life. You should think about it properly and then tell us your decision. We don't have to give them the answer now." Khushi tries to soothe me too.

"Mom and Khushi, dont worry, I have already made a decision." I said.

"Truly? So tell us whats your answer?" Mom asked.

"I would like to tell my decision to everyone together." I said finally.

"Are sure about it di?" Khushi asked.

"Yeah. I'm 100% sure about it." I said.

We all went out of my room, towards the dinning table where everyone was still having dinner. As soon as I walked in, everyone turned to look at me.

"Mr. Sen, our daughter has made a decision." Mom said to dad looking unsure what my answer will be.

"Really Riya? You don't have to give us the answer just yet. You can get back to us in couple of days. We don't mind waiting." Said Uncle patiently.

"No Uncle. I already have my answer." I said bravely but shyly without looking in anyone's eye.

"So tell us Riya, what's your answer?" My randma asked.

"My answer is...." I stop for a couple of moments but continued after taking a deep breath and said or more like whispered,"Yes."

Everyone except Him jumped from their chairs to hug each other and came to wish congratulations to me and Him.

First one to wish me were Uncle and Aunt who comes my way with tearful eyes and said,"Thank you dear for accepting the proposal."

I blushed and said,"please Aunt and Uncle, you don't have to thank me for it."