The Promise of Tomorrow

The Pink Suit

People often say that it's hard to understand a person's soul, but he knew without a doubt, so much that the word "sure" felt too small, that she was an angel in human form. He couldn't understand why she had come into this world only to endure so much pain, from the heartbreak of being a widow to living in a family that didn't love her even a fraction as much as she loved them.💔

She lived with the Deshmukh family, her in-laws, giving up her own dreams just to find the love she had always wanted. All she hoped for was a fatherly figure to guide her, to hold her hand when she stumbled, and a mother to comfort her during sleepless nights when memories of her real parents haunted her. But in reality, she received none of that. 😢 Night after night, she cried herself to sleep, feeling completely alone. Yet, despite everything, she had something he admired more than anything: every morning, no matter how much pain she carried, she got up with a smile, like a sunflower turning to the sun, bringing light to everyone around her and finding joy in seeing others happy.🌻💫

But why did she do that?

Perhaps it was because she was an angel Pallavi, and that's just how angels are 😇. For him, she wasn't just an angel. He came into her life to heal her, to lift her up, and to give her all the love he could. She wanted to be someone's priority, and he made her his, giving her a place in his heart that she never thought was possible.💖

The "he" your author is referring to is Raghav Rao, the self-made business tycoon of Hyderabad.🏙️ Raghav lives with his one true friend and only family member, Farhad. Although Raghav and Farhad did not know each other from birth and are not blood relatives, Farhad has always been genuinely there for him. He understands Raghav's heart better than anyone else, including his anger, his care, his sorrow, and the profound loneliness he endures. Raghav is not someone who easily shares his emotions or personal struggles with others, but Farhad, whom Raghav sometimes calls "Chitti," knows him deeply. Some of Raghav's feelings are expressed in words, while others are conveyed through his eyes. While Raghav projects an image of anger, ruthlessness, and arrogance to the outside world, it is Farhad who truly sees the depth of his emotions. Will she be able to look into his eyes and see all the emotions he has for her? Will he finally reveal the depth of his feelings through the gaze he reserves for those he truly cares about? ❤️‍🔥

So, how did these two paths cross? 🤔

The Deshmukh family was looking for a groom for Pallavi, but their efforts were half-hearted. Every time a potential suitor and his family came to meet her, questions about her dignity would arise, or she would be labeled a "bad omen," either directly or indirectly. Pallavi was aware of these judgments, whether they were spoken to her face or behind her back.💔

Then Jaya Rao arrived to propose her son Raghav Rao as a match for Pallavi. Even though Jaya had not spoken to Raghav for nearly a decade due to a past mistake, she decided to set aside their differences. Raghav's life had been marked by loneliness, as he lived without the joy of sharing his successes or the solace of sharing his sorrows, due to the principle that mistakes, whether made knowingly or unknowingly, must be faced.😔

When Jaya requested Pallavi's hand in marriage for Raghav, Pallavi felt neither sadness nor happiness. She was more preoccupied with how Jaya would respond after learning about her past. However, Jaya addressed the matter with calmness and composure.🌸

Vijay Deshmukh (Pallavi's father-in-law): 

"Yes, that's fine, par kya apko pallavi ke widow hone ke bare mai pata hai?"

Jaya / Amma (A): "ha mereko pata hona , Pallavi tum kirti ko janta na ? mai usaka amma hai mereko usise hi tumhare bare mai pata chala vaise mereko samaj nahi aaya ki es bat ka kaiko itana sochana , har ek aadmi ka past hota hai kisi ka bura kisi ka acha and widow hona matlab aisa to nahi hai ki koi bimari hogaya. aap ko to ye batana mangata ka ki , pallvi mai kya kya qualities hai , mereko vo janane mai jyada interest hona

Upon hearing this, Pallavi felt a smile forming on her face. Was she dreaming? No, her nightmares had been unpleasant; this couldn't be a dream. But could it really be reality? She wondered if this woman came from a different world or society. Despite her doubts, she responded with a smile of hope and positivity.

Jaya : Pallavi , kya tum raghav se milega ? tum ekbar milke dekhneka aur usake bad agar tum comfortable hoye raghav ke sath to tumko jitna bar milna hoye milleneka aur fir apna decision batane ka , mereko koi ghai nahi , jitna time lena hai leneka aur decide karneka ki tumko kya lagata hai , thik hai beta ?😊

Pallavi nodded, still trying to make sense of everything. She wondered if she was dreaming or if this was real. Her mind was confused, struggling to find the right words due to all the emotions she was feeling.

After a short conversation, Jaya left, leaving Pallavi deep in thought. Her mind felt like it was stuck in a loop of if-else decisions, similar to a computer program. Life seemed like a series of choices with unpredictable outcomes, and there was no clear end. Yet, for the first time, Pallavi felt hopeful. She wondered if this was a reward from God after all her pain. She imagined Raghav in a positive light, thinking that if his mother was so kind, he must be a great person too.💖

Pallavi : ummmm, kya pehenu kal ke liye saree , suite yafir western ?🤔 nahi  western nahi kuch jyada hojayega kahi use kuch aur hi laga to vo to mai college time pehenti thi ab nahi , saree par thoda odd nahi hoga vaise bhi mere pass vaise saree to hai nahi jo mai aise time par pehenu Pallavi started digging through her clothes, making a mess as she searched👗

The meeting was scheduled for the next morning at 11 a.m., and Pallavi's heart raced with a mix of excitement and nerves as she considered what to wear.😰 Normally, she chose simple sarees, but for this occasion, she wanted to make an impression.✨ As she opened her suitcase, she discovered a light pink suit she had bought before her marriage to Mandar. She had never worn it and had forgotten about it.Back then, she wasn't interested in Mandar and had been silent during their brief marriage, which was arranged by their families. This time, however, she was determined to have a say.💪 She began sorting through her clothes, pondering what to wear for the meeting. After tidying up, she lay down on her bed and thought about Raghav—what he might be like, what he might ask her, and more. After a lot of overthinking, she finally fell asleep, and for the first time in a long while, she didn't have any nightmares.😴🌟

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Hindi and English aren't my first languages. 📚 I'm not a professional writer and haven't written in ten years, so please bear with me. 🙏 I'd appreciate any feedback you might have and hope you enjoy the story as much as I enjoyed writing it!