Arranged Marriage

First Hug

Ishaan said, "Let's go downstairs," and walked ahead. Arvi quickly joined him, and his face lit up with a bright smile.

Upon reaching downstairs, Ishaan took his seat, and Arvi began serving everyone. After finishing, she sat beside Ishaan. Soon, Virendra ji and Ishaan headed to the hall after breakfast, while Aarti ji and Arvi completed their kitchen tasks.

Ishaan announced, "Maa, I'm leaving for the office." Aarti ji smiled, "Be careful and return on time this evening." Ishaan bid farewell, but Arvi called out, "Ishaan ji!" He stopped and turned around to find Arvi handing him his forgotten lunchbox, saying, "You left this behind." Ishaan smiled, thanked her, and departed.

After Ishaan left, Arvi helped Aarti ji in the kitchen and then joined Virendra ji and Aarti ji in the hall for conversation. Mostly, Aarti ji and Virendra ji discussed, while Arvi responded with nods and brief answers.

Post-lunch, everyone retreated to their rooms. Arvi, unable to sleep, listened to music on her phone. Time flew, and evening arrived.

Not finding Arvi downstairs, Aarti ji  knocked on Ishaan's door, but Arvi, wearing earphones, didn't hear. Aarti ji grew concerned and called Arvi, who answered, "Maa, you could've just called out; I'd have come." Aarti ji explained, "I knocked for a while, but you didn't respond."

Arvi apologized, "Sorry, Maa, I had earphones on." Aarti ji reassured, "No worries, dear. Come downstairs; it's time for evening tea." Arvi agreed and joined them.

In the hall, Virendra ji was teaching the children. Arvi quietly entered the kitchen, where Aarti ji welcomed her, "Now that you're here, let's enjoy tea and hot pakoras together."

Arvi said, "Maa, why did you prepare everything alone? I was about to help." Aarti ji smiled, "No worries, dear. I can handle it. Let's take this outside; I'll bring the tea." Arvi nodded, took a tray with pakoras and chutney, and headed to the hall.

Virendra ji said, "Arvi, why stand? Come, sit. I'll introduce you to my students." Arvi sat on a sofa. Virendra ji introduced Vansh, saying, "This is Vansh, in 6th grade."

Vansh, chubby and cute, greeted Arvi with a "Hello, didi." Arvi smiled, responding, "Hello."

Next, Virendra ji introduced Anshika, "This is Anshika, in 8th grade." Anshika, shy, remained quiet. Arvi smiled, seeing her younger self in Anshika.

Virendra ji presented twin brothers Rehan and Vihan, "These are Rehan and Vihan, 3rd graders."

In unison, they said, "Hello, didi." Arvi smiled, "Hello."

Aarti ji arrived with tea, saying, "Enough studies for now; let's enjoy pakoras." The children gathered around the table, except Anshika, who remained seated. Aarti ji reminded them to wash their hands before eating.

After washing up, the children returned, and Aarti ji distributed pakoras. Anshika slowly began eating. Vihan and Rehan exclaimed, "Auntie, your pakoras are delicious!" Aarti ji smiled.

Vansh asked, "Auntie, who is didi?" Aarti ji clarified, "She'll live with us and is your bhabhi."

Vansh innocently asked, "So, she's Ishaan bhaiya's wife?" Aarti ji nodded, and Arvi looked down, smiling.

Later, the children left, and Ishaan arrived home at 7 pm. Arvi opened the door, and Ishaan smiled, entering. Arvi took his bag and began preparing pakoras in the kitchen. Ishaan freshened up and joined Virendra ji and Aarti ji in the hall.

Arvi brought pakoras and tea for Ishaan, who smiled, taking them. As they enjoyed their evening, time passed, and the family retired to their rooms for the night.