Subhadra's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief as she handed Arjun's fiancée, Riya, a small bag. "Here, take this. It's a new phone, a new identity, and a new life.
Riya's voice trembled. "But what about the wedding? What about his family?"
Subhad...
Arjun's Mother: "Riya, beta, we're so glad you're willing to marry Arjun. You two will make a great couple." Riya: (nervously) "Thank you, auntiji...I'm just...happy to be a part of this family." Arjun's Father: "Arjun, your mother and I have discussed this, and we think it's time you settled down. Riya is a great girl, and her father is an old friend of mine." Arjun: (frustrated) "I know, father...but can't I just have some time to think about it?" Riya: (quickly) "No, no, Arjun...it's okay...I understand..." Arjun's Mother: "Riya, dear, don't be silly...Arjun just needs a little time...he'll come around." (Meanwhile, Riya's thoughts are elsewhere, thinking about Tilak, the man she truly loves.)Riya (thinking to herself): "If only they knew...I'm already in love with someone else...Tilak...my heart belongs to him...not Arjun..."(Just then, Riya's father, Kabir, enters the room, a sly smile spreading across his face.) Kabir: "Ah, wonderful...I see everything is going according to plan...Riya, my dear, you're making an excellent choice...Arjun is a great catch..." Riya (thinking to herself): "Father...you have no idea what you're doing...you're ruining my life..." _________________ Arjun stepped into his room, his eyes wandering to the seemingly ordinary wall opposite his bed. But with a subtle press of a hidden panel, the wall swung open, revealing a secret chamber. The air inside was thick with memories, and his heart skipped a beat as he gazed upon the walls adorned with pictures of her, the love of his life. Her bright smile, her sparkling eyes, and her radiant beauty surrounded him, transporting him to a time when love was pure and true. Overwhelmed with emotion, Arjun's eyes welled up with tears as he thought of marrying another girl, Riya. He felt like he was betraying his memories of her, and the weight of his family's expectations crushed him. In this hidden sanctuary, Arjun's true feelings were laid bare, and he couldn't help but wonder what could have been if fate had brought them together.
Arjun's gaze lingered on a girl's pictures, but his expression darkened as painful memories resurfaced. He remembered the heartbreak, the tears, and the shattered trust. His eyes hardened, and he turned away from the hidden room, shutting it behind him. Arjun (to himself): "No, I won't let those memories haunt me. I've moved on." He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what lay ahead. The next morning, he walked into the living room, where his family awaited his decision. Arjun's Mother: "Arjun, beta, have you thought about it? Will you marry Riya?" Arjun hesitanted, then firm: "Yes...I'll do it. I'll marry Riya." Arjun's Father: "Wonderful! We'll start making arrangements immediately." Arjun's Mother: "Riya, dear, come here...Arjun has agreed to marry you." Riya entered the room, a mix of emotions on her face. Arjun's eyes met hers, but he looked away, unable to bear the thought of spending his life with someone else. Arjun to himself: "I'm doing this for my family...but my heart will never be in it."
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Riya sat at her desk, her mind racing with thoughts of her arranged marriage to Arjun. She longed to confide in someone, and her eyes fell on Subhadra, her closest friend and confidante. But fear held her back. If her father, Kabir, found out that Subhadra knew about Riya's reluctance to marry Arjun, he would stop at nothing to silence her. Riya shuddered at the thought of Subhadra being hurt because of her. So, she kept her secret locked away, even from her dear friend, and put on a brave face, trying to navigate the treacherous path laid out before her.
..................................................................................... Marriage day : Arjun got ready in groom's dress ,his face is pale yet he look handsome.He went and sat at groom's place in mandap. Pandemonium erupted at the wedding venue as the hours ticked by and Riya failed to appear. Arjun's family, already on edge due to his reluctance, was thrown into chaos. A search ensued, and it wasn't long before a letter was found in Riya's room, revealing the shocking truth. With trembling hands, Arjun's mother read aloud Riya's heartfelt confession - her love for Tilak, her desperation to escape the arranged marriage, and her plea for forgiveness. The room fell silent, with all eyes on Arjun, whose mixed emotions threatened to boil over. His parents' faces reflected a mix of shock, anger, and embarrassment, while Arjun himself felt a strange sense of relief, knowing he wouldn't have to marry a woman who didn't love him. But amidst the turmoil, one question hung in the air - what would happen next?
Arjun's Bedroom :
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Arjun's secret passage :
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Living room :
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