|9|.CALCULATED MOVES

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The atmosphere is filled with mixed emotions as Asvika prepares for her Vidai. Her family is gathered outside, some wiping tears, while others are trying to keep the mood light with jokes. Ashrit stands to the side, focused on his phone, discussing business matters with his PA. He appears detached from the emotional chaos surrounding him, his expression blank.

As asvika is approached by her mother "ika i'll miss you mera baccha" she said wiping her tears lightly and continuing "apna dhyan rakhlegi na tu aur subah jaldi uth jaana nakhre mat dikhana aur waha naatak mat krna ki ye khaungi vo nhi khaungii thik hai" her mother started with all blabbering as she is tensed how asvika cope up with the new environment.

("You will have to take care of yourself and get up early in the morning, don't show tantrums and don't act like I will eat this or that, it is okay")

Suddenly her brother rohan interrupts her mother and said "Just chill mom vo kehte hai na laut ke buddhu ghar ko aaye ika di bhi ek din ese hi aayegi after it's a business de--- " he said it without knowing anything and asvika glare at her brother for not understanding the situation.

("Just mom, as they say, the fool should come back home, this too will come one day like this, after all it's a business day---")

As rohan understand and trying to covering the situation "i mean me-mera matlab hai ki a business- business dev- devlopment ki baat hai business development ki baat hai na you know wese bhi ika kitni aachi architect aur vo hi Sahani groups ko devlope karegi na to vo aayegi na ghar pr mummy aur buddhu toh waise bhi buddhu toh hai hi vo" asvika has a now full proof plan to kill rohan as she smiles and gives him a dead glare.

(I mean, I mean that it is a matter of business- business dev- development, it is a matter of business development, you know anyway how good his architect is and he is the one who develops Sahani groups.")

As she move towards her father asvika now has a tears in her eyes when she saw her father she got weak as she now realises that she got married and she has to leave her home her father.

Jairaj, her father, stands close, his expression a mixture of pride and sorrow.

Jairaj softly Asvika, my brave girl, this day has come so fast. I still remember you as a little girl, running around and dreaming big dreams.

Asvika looks at her father, her heart swelling with love and apprehension. She knows that her marriage to Ashrit was not just a choice, but a decision made under circumstances that had been difficult for her family.

Asvika "Papa, I know this is what you and Mom want, but... (pauses) What if I can't make it work?"

Jairaj steps closer, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"Listen to me, Asvika. I know you're strong and ambitious, and you've fought so hard for your dreams. But this marriage is also a chance for new beginnings. Ashrit is a good match for you. He has his own struggles, but he's capable and determined. Just give it a chance."

Asvika's eyes reflect uncertainty, but she nods slowly, trying to absorb his words.

"I just don't want to be trapped in something that doesn't feel right, Baba. I've always wanted to build my own life on my terms."

Jairaj pulls her into a warm embrace, feeling the weight of her worries.
You won't be trapped. You have the power to shape your own path, even in this marriage. Remember, love can grow from the most unexpected places. Just keep your heart open.

As they break the embrace, Asvika swipes at her tears, trying to be strong for her family. The hugs from her relatives come next-each one a reminder of the love that surrounds her. Her mother wipes her tears, trying to keep the mood light.

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