Precious Desire

Chapter 4 : Marriage proposal

**MAHI'S POV**

I stood in the center of the sunlit room, surrounded by a swirl of laughter and energy. The children at the orphanage, with their bright eyes and eager smiles, echoed my every move as I demonstrated the latest dance steps. It was a joyful chaos, filled with shuffles, twirls, and bursts of giggles. I loved these moments, where dance became a language that transcended words.

Just as i was about to teach them a new routine, my phone buzzed sharply in my pocket. I glanced at the screen—Meera’s name flashed urgently. My heart skipped; Meera rarely called unless something was urgent. I swiped to answer.

“Meera? What’s up?” My voice was steady, but her insides twisted with concern.

“Mahi! You need to come over right now. I—I can’t explain over the phone. There’s someone here, and I’m scared,” Meera’s voice trembled, her breath quickening.

“Okay, I’ll be there.” i felt a chill creep down her spine as she hung up. The children noticed my distraction, and i quickly reassured them before racing out of the orphanage, my mind racing with questions.

When i arrived at Meera’s house, a wave of confusion washed over me. Cars lined the driveway, and guards stood at attention, their expressions unreadable. What on earth was happening?

Taking a deep breath, i stepped inside, my heart pounding in my chest. The atmosphere was tense, a stark contrast to the carefree energy of the orphanage. I moved through the foyer, searching for Meera, my eyes drawn to a figure sitting with his back to me. The man was older, his greyish beard framing a face i couldn’t see.

“Mahi!” Nitya’s voice broke through my thoughts, pulling me closer. " Thank God you are here”

“I got a call from Meera. She sounded scared,” i replied, her voice low.

Nitya glanced nervously at the man before whispering, “This man suddenly came here and started asking for you seeing his behaviour and the guards outside we got scared.”

Before I could ask ask, Meera emerged from a side room, her face pale. I rushed toward her. “What’s going on? Who is that man?”

As if on cue, the man turned slightly, revealing a familiar face. My eyes widened in shock. “Abeer Uncle! Is that you?”

The tension shattered as joy replaced my confusion. I rushed forward, enveloping him in a warm embrace. “I can’t believe it! How are you?”

Abeer chuckled, his voice deep and comforting. “I’ve been well, beta. It’s been too long. How r you?” Before i could answer him.

Naina, who had been watching quietly, stepped forward. “How do you know him?”

I grinned, my worries momentarily forgotten. “He’s the owner of the Mayadevi Orphanage! I met him when I was in Mumbai volunteering there, years ago I met him there. He’s like my best buddy. We used to talk like for hours.”

Abeer smiled warmly, and i felt a rush of relief. In the chaos of the unknown, he was a familiar anchor. But as my heart began to settle, the questions in my mind returned. Why he is here?

“Mahi, we need to talk,” uncle said, his voice serious. I noticed the seriousness etched in his eyes.

With Abeer Uncle here, i felt slightly more at ease, but the tension in the room still lingered. As they gathered around, i couldn’t shake the feeling that something significant was about to unfold.

And as i looked at the people i cared about, i realized we would face whatever it was—together.

**AUTHOR'S POV**

It's evening time sun is settling down creating a beautiful scenery. In a hall there is sitting a men Abeer Singh Rathore.

"Can we talk in private mahi beta" Abeer said to mahi making her confused.

"O-ok uncle" mahi said

They went out in a garden for talking while going out mahi was thinking continuosly about what Abeer wants to talk to her private.

"Mahi i want you to marry my eldest son RUDRAKSH" he said directly with serious face.

Mahi came out of her thoughts with sudden topic.

"Uncle i m sorry but I can't someone whom I don't know." She said politely not wanting to make him upset.

"Mahi you are very good person and I know you both will be a good match." He tries to convince her.

"But uncle marriage is very big commitment and I am not ready for it." She tries her best to convince him.

"Mahi you remember when we were in Mumbai you were volunteering there and one day there a boy who tries to harm your reputation and i saved you and you said you owe me for this help, so think it in that way I asking this in return." He said with a bit of guilty in his voice. For saying this.

"Uncle i thought you are like my father but, please ask me anything in return but not this i can't. I can't live in a loveless marriage. She said with sad tone not expecting this form him.

"I want this only" he said with determination.

"I want you to think about it because your father also wanted this." He said which made mahi snap her head towards him.

"My father??" She said with broken voice not believing his words.

"Yes, i and you were best friends and when my son rudraksh born i decided to get him married to his girl and luckily you born but after few months of your birth the tragedy happen your parents meet with accident. I decided to adopt you but that time my wife objected it, I can't have you as my daughter but now I want you as my daughter-in-law. Please grant this as your father last wish beta." He said with broken heart and heavy voice.

"I need time to think uncle. I need to discuss it with my friends because they are my family the have rights to know about this." She said

"No-no beta i want this between us only I want you only you to decide beta i know marriage is a big decision but think about it" he said with hope in his eyes.

With heavy heart and hope he left from there leaving mahi there with a proposal of marriage.
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