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A wave of memories flashed in front of his eyes.
3 years ago Ranbir stood on the threshold of his new reality, the heavy oak door of the Kohli Mansion a symbolic barrier between his past and an uncertain future.
The echoes of his parents' harsh words still reverberated in his mind: "You can't be our son, he would never marry a low-class like that." "That girl, Prachi, has ruined you!" Vikram and Pallavi Kohli, once his unwavering pillars, had crumbled under the weight of their prejudices, choosing Rhea's manipulation over their son's happiness.
Their bridal wear is very evident that they got married a few hours ago.
"How can you marry this middle class, Ranbir. She had trapped you in baseless love."
Ranbir pleaded to his parents to let him explain himself.
"We won't accept her as our daughter-in-law. She just wants your money. She doesn't love you son" Pallavi spat in anger & hated looking at Prachi.
"But why would she do that, Mum? She is Chief's elder daughter. She is Rhea's elder twin. She already has more money than us. She loves me, Mum & I love her too. So we got married."
"She came back to her father only because of money. She is just a characterless girl like her mother. Leave her Ranbir. Come back to us."
"Mum, what are you saying? Prachi is my wife now. How can I leave her?
Beside him, Prachi squeezed his hand. Her touch felt steady and comforting, even with all the confusion.
Her strong eyes met his, showing the same hurt but also a quiet promise of endless support. They had been kicked out, lost their money, and left the home Ranbir believed was his forever. But they still had each other.
After searching for Pragya for a few days, Prachi suggested, moving to Mumbai.
She took him to her little modest apartment which felt like a universe away from the opulent mansion.
Ranbir asked whose house it was, and in reply, Prachi made him stand at the gate.
She came with a puja thal filled with yellow rice, chandan tikka, and a lightning diya.
