cocktail [ abhirohi ]

⚜ chapter 1 ⚜

Marriage has had many meanings around the world, with different customs and traditions, but despite all this, there have been common bonds such as love or understanding, or an unwanted marriage filled with resentment and hatred.

But the couple sitting by the fire, now sharing their eternal marriage vows, were not bound by any of those ties.

If we talk about love, it was just a one-sided love from the girl, and time has forgotten it. As for understanding, there was not the slightest bit of understanding between them. Even hatred and malice were not present. If you look into their eyes, you will see how empty and lonely they were inside.

The only bond they shared was the pain of losing a loved one.

"Now the husband can put the necklace on his wife and decorate her forehead with sindoor."

The man looked at his mother holding the wedding garland in his hands, he saw how happy she was to be married, which made him continue what he was doing. He approached the girl, tied the wedding garland around her, and took a small piece of sindoor from her, and as he approached, he saw the trembling she was feeling. He could do nothing but silently make a vow to himself.

After the veil was placed, the priest announced their marriage, and the marriage ended quickly, with only one person from each family attending.

"I know it was a difficult choice for both of you, but I am sure this decision will bring you happiness in the future ," the mother said, jokingly touching the faces of her son and daughter-in-law.

Yes, Abhimanyu and Aarohi had to get married for the sake of Manjari, whose health had been deteriorating since Neel's death. Manjari was adamant that Abhimanyu and Aarohi get married for the sake of Neel's upcoming child, who should have a normal family like everyone else.

But Abhimanyu and Arohi could not agree to this.

But Manjari, whose health had deteriorated further due to grief, was the arrow that made Abhimanyu agree to his mother's request.

"Arohi, we have to continue this marriage."

"Abhimanyu, this is a mistake we should not make. You know this very well."

Abhimanyu sighed, " I know that, but my mother needs it, so please think about it and tell me what you think. I will wait ." Abhimanyu left after finishing speaking, waiting for a response.

Arohi looked at Neil's picture crying, "What should I do now, Neil?"

Aarohi knew that her refusal would greatly affect Manjari's health.

But she couldn't do that because she was thinking about her child's future. She didn't want to agree to create a happy world for her child that might collapse once her sister returned.

At that moment, Abhimanyu was afraid of Arohi's rejection, but he couldn't blame her if she refused; he knew it was her right.

"I agree to the marriage."

But what came out of her mouth completely erased his fear for his mother's health.

"Thank you."

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[End of flashback]

Manjari held Abhimanyu's hand.

"From today you are responsible for her and this child, so take good care of them."

Abhimanyu nodded.

After receiving her son's reply, she looked at Aarohi, then took her hand and gently caressed it.

"From today, Abhimanyu will be your husband, and his happiness will be your responsibility. Do you understand?"

Arohi nodded slowly.

They both made a lot of heavy promises, without knowing if they would be able to fulfill them in the first place.

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