He likes her sister.
She has a crush on him.
What will happen, when a Rishta meant for her sister is sent to her? How will he react? How will the family react? What's their story?
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"We want Aarohi to marry Abhimanyu since Akshara has refused to do so," Harsh Uncle stated.
I thought I'd get butterfilies in my stomach listening to this. However, I felt nothing.
"Papa." Abhimanyu hissed.
He glared at Abhimanyu and said, "When elders are talking, please don't speak in between."
"Look, both our extended families know about the upcoming alliance. And if we suddenly announce that they have broken their engagement. Then our name will be tarnished. So it's a win-win for both of us," Harsh Uncle spoke in a softer tone this time.
Manish looked at me and said, "Please agree this for us."
Why should I? Yes, I like Abhimanyu but what about my self respect. I can't just get married for the sake of getting married. What if Abhimanyu resents me for what my sister did? Akshu shocked all of us with her sudden decision of not wanting to marry Abhimanyu and then she dropped another bomb this morning by sending us a text in the family group chat that she went on a vacation. I mean she could've brought me along. Dhokbaaz kainke. I have nothing to do for a couple of days anyways. I don't know her reason but I'll support her. I know she must have a solid reason.
"No, Bade Papa, No Uncle ji. I'm not doing this. This is unfair for both of us. Let's suppose we both do get married. Then what will happen? Both the families reputation will not get a scratch but the respect we both have for each other will be gone. We'll hold a grudge against each other for agreeing to this marriage," I told everybody.
"Love can happen after your marriage." Badi Maa said.
Seriously Badi Maa, I expected her to hear me out. Love isn't a thing that automatically happens after marriage. I've seen loveless marriages of my friends parents. I know that many married couples in our society stay in their marriage because divorce is considered a taboo. If those people weather a man or women got divorced and actually lived a happy life. Then what's wrong in that.
"What's the guarantee that we will fall for each other." I got up and folded my hands. Nobody said a word. "You don't have any answers, right, That's why. I hope Abhimanyu gets a good life partner. Now you guys may leave."
I went upstairs.
Badi maa: Come downstairs. The guests are gone.
When I went to the living room. Everyone had sat down.
I sit on the armchair and said, "What? Why are y'all staring at me like that."
"Your Badi Maa told us you love Abhimanyu then why did you to proceed with the rishta?" Bade papa asked.
"I don't love him. Like. Yes. But love is a big no. Love is a strong word, Bade Papa... I don't even know him that well to classify my feelings as love. And when Akshara's engagement happened, my feeling faded away. I don't feel anything for him." . . .
4 years later,
After a tiring thirty six hour shift, I come home to an empty apartment. I barely manage to take a shower and get dressed to go to bed. I quickly have leftovers and sleep enveloped me as I hit the bed. The next morning, my day off got disturbed by voices coming outside. I have new neighbours that are shifting right now.
For the rest of the day, I cook for lunch and dinner, and chill.
In the evening, I decided to stroll in the park. I had earphones plugged in and was listerning to Bulleya.
I was lost in my thoughts when someone tapped on my left shoulder. I turn around and was shocked.
"Chimkadar. You? How are you and how is everyone else." I ask.
He grinned in his chimkadar way and said, "everything is good. How are you?"
"I'm good. But what are you doing here?"
"Well, we just moved here today."
"That's nice. In which building do you live in?"
"Building b. What about you?"
"Same."
We stroll around the park and catch up on things. Coincidentally, Birla's are the new neighbours. Neil, Abhimanyu, and Manjari Aunty have shifted here. I didn't want to pry so I did ask anything though I am curious.
A/N
How is the chapter?
I updated this book before love and friendship because I need to do some research before I write the chapter. So the chapter is gonna take a lot of time.
