"If I Was There" ✔️

Chapter 18:- Groom For Aarohi!!!!

As Abhira's wedding proceeded, Neil and Aarohi shared many little moments that brought them closer. They started to develop a soft corner for each other. It was the sangeet day, and the girls vs. boys competition was going on. In the end, Neil and Aarohi gave a beautiful dance performance. Ruhi recorded the performance while Neil and Aarohi shared tender moments and were lost in each other.

The function ended at night, and everyone slept, as tomorrow was the wedding. The next day, everything was decorated beautifully, but Aarohi remembered her own wedding. Maybe she didn't love Abhimanyu, but left at the altar wasn't something one could forget. While Kartik looked at both his daughters, he felt torn. He wanted to be happy for Akshara, but seeing Aarohi like this was difficult for him. People say parents are happy for the successful child, but they are often sadder for the one who didn't get what he or she wanted. So it was with Kartik; he was happy for Akshara, but Aarohi's tears were more important to him.

Everything went well, and Abhira got married. Everyone returned to Udaipur. It had been three days since Akshara and Abhimanyu got married. Today, Manish called some people for Aarohi's alliance. As they arrived, they were sitting on the couch, and after some time, Aarohi came downstairs. She wasn't interested, but Mimi also asked her to give him a try. Ruhi had gone out with Kairav, so she had no idea about it.

"Namaste, Mishra ji," said Manish with a smile.

"Namaste, Manish ji," said Mishra ji with a smile.

"Where is Vijay? He is nowhere to be seen," said Manish, looking around.

"He is coming; he is only on the way," said Mishra ji with a smile.

After some time, Vijay came, and Arohi was shocked to see him.

"What is he doing here?" thought Arohi in her mind.

They all talked for a while, and Manish asked Vijay and Aarohi to go to the room and talk. While in the room, Vijay and Aarohi talked.

"Hi," Aarohi said, smiling at Vijay.

"Hi," Vijay said, smiling back at Aarohi.

"Like we met in Jaipur, and I didn't think we would meet again," said Aarohi, looking at him.

"Let me tell you a secret, madam: I was in love with you at first sight only, and now here I am with my family for your hand," said Vijay with a smile, while Aarohi looked at him with a fake smile.

"Let's be honest, Vijay: I am not going to marry you at any cost," said Aarohi in her mind, clenching her fist tightly.

They both talked for some more time. Aarohi was clear that she was going to say no, whatever happened. As Vijay and Aarohi headed downstairs, Aarohi's leg slipped, and Vijay held her by the waist. Vijay and Aarohi were very close at that moment as they both were sharing a moment when Neil and Akshara entered.

Aarohi felt discomfort in his touch, and Vijay was slowly approaching her body. Meanwhile, Neil, who saw Vijay and Aarohi like this, clenched his fists. He was feeling angry looking at the sight and just wanted to separate Vijay and Aarohi. Soon, Aarohi pushed Vijay slightly so that he wouldn't feel it, but he didn't leave her. Aarohi quickly went and sat on the couch.

"Arre, Akshu, Neil, you come and sit," said Manish after noticing them. Akshara and Neil came and sat quietly.

"So, what is your decision Vijay," asked Manish, looking at him.

"Uncle, it's a yes from my side," said Vijay with a huge smile, while Aarohi and Neil clenched their hands.

"And what about you, Aarohi?" Mishra ji asked, looking at her with a smile.

"Uncle, I don't want to marry," said Aarohi with a light smile.

"But why, Aarohi?" Manish asked angrily.

"I need to focus on my future and not on this marriage. Secondly, I am not interested in an arranged marriage," said Aarohi straightforwardly.

"I am sorry, Mishra ji, for her behavior. She needs some time and will tell her decision later," said Manish to Mishra ji, and Mishra ji and Vijay left.

"Aarohi, what was that? What did you say? You don't believe in arranged marriage?" said Akshara angrily.

"You had a love marriage and want me to be stuck in an arranged one? That's clear; it's not going to happen, and you are no one to make my life decisions," said Aarohi, pointing her finger at Akshara.

"But at least you can give it a try," said Manish, looking at her.

"If she isn't interested in that guy, why does Uncle want to set her up with him? She can choose with whom she wants to spend her life. I am still thinking about which crazy family she is living with, and the most important question is: how is she living? At least she kept Ruhi away from all this, and now I need to do something to avoid this marriage at any cost," said Neil in his mind, clenching his fist angrily.

This all happened in the evening. Ruhi returned and got to know about all this. She entered Aarohi's cabin.

"What is this, sweetheart? You are seeing someone else for marriage? What about my papa?" said Ruhi dramatically.

"Nothing is like that, Ruhi. I said no to Vijay. I promised," said Aarohi, looking at her.

"Are you sure, sweetheart?" said Ruhi with a pout.

"I am 100% sure, and I won't marry someone else," said Aarohi with a small smile.

"Will you have ice cream?" said Ruhi, changing the topic.

"Which flavor?" asked Aarohi with a smile.

"Mango," said Ruhi with a smile.

"Excellent! Mango ice cream is kept in the fridge. We both can have it. Let's go," said Aarohi with a smile.

They both went to the kitchen and poured ice cream for themselves. They enjoyed and shared the ice cream together. Ruhi applied ice cream on Aarohi's nose.

"Ruhi!" said Aarohi, looking at her with big eyes.

"It's okay, sweetheart," said Ruhi with a very big smile.

They both continued and had their ice cream peacefully.

Precap:- Neil Jealous of Aarohi-Vijay...

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