The Sisodias' life is a masterpiece of perfection, crafted for the world to admire. They have it all: empire, wealth, status and reputation that shines brighter than gold. Every smile, every gesture, every word is a calculated performance.
But as t...
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Abhyudit's Pov:
I paced in my room, lost in thought, glancing at my phone's screen. A part of me wanted to call her, while my rational mind warned me against it, throwing me into a dilemma. Shirina was supposed to arrive at Sisodia Mansion today with her parents as planned. However, she was absent from the office earlier this day without notice, testing my patience.
I hadn't spoken to her since our last meeting at the café, which likely ended on a sour note—for her, to enlighten. I shook my head, setting my phone aside. Maybe she needs time and space. I had expected her resistance, anticipating she would take some action to express her reluctance, especially after that midnight call asking me to meet her outside the office.
But her demand from me to back off caught me off guard. It didn't look like she was forced into this. Or was she? If so, she would have mentioned it, but all she said was she couldn't deny her father. Considering her complicated family dynamics, I wondered what could be the reason behind this.
I was aware of her strained relationships with her family members, it was no longer a hidden picture. It was challenging, but the decision to investigate this beforehand proved fruitful. It only made me more sure about this marriage decision.
I chuckled to myself, remembering her concern for her sister's happiness. My girl was naive to think I would step back out hearing those silly excuses, which were fun and far from convincing. It was altogether a different thing that I wouldn't have been convinced otherwise also. That reminds me to work on convincing her about us. Us—it sounds like solace.
'The feeling isn't mutual from the other side.' My conscience mocked, and a sigh escaped my lips at the thought of her bitterness.
Why did she have to be stubborn now? I was no longer a stranger to her. I could have made this happen a few months back if I wished, but I didn't want to make things forceful and burdening for her. I wanted to give her time. To be there, to know me, and to be comfortable. Even if we aren't something yet, she didn't have to be clearly dismissive.
The mixed emotions about everything prevailing between us were puzzling. I reminded myself she needed time to accept our arrangement. She would come around, and at present, that was enough. The rest, to transform her acceptance into willingness, was my part. But I can't say the same for my family I guess.
I walked out of my room recalling how Dadi was willing to fix the engagement today itself. She already asked Chachi to call the priest for the same. In their words, they are excited to bring the 'second daughter-in-law' into our house. And Tarini bhabhi...she has been giving me a cold shoulder since she got to know about my acceptance and this family meeting. Reason? She was made aware of everything at last.
The matter wasn't big until Ansh decided to step in and fuel the fire, while my elder brother stood at side, quietly enjoying the show.
On reaching the hall, I saw everyone busy in their work. Bhabhi was instructing the staff in between telling something to bhaiya, who was standing beside her, centering his whole concentration on her.
