Manan ~Our Life~ [EDITING]

Chapter 1: A good decision!

Edited

The most irritating moment of the day for everyone is waking up on a Monday morning to carry on with their chores for the week but I am different from the usual people, not that I am abnormal or anything but just that I have transformed into this version of mine. I am all good to go for office which helps me keep my mind focused on work and distracted from all the pain that keeps pushing me into darkness.

Having a look at the reflection of mine in the mirror I moved downwards to the living room.

"Morning son!!" I heard a cheerful voice of my dearest dad, I feel happy when he tries to cheer me up but I can't help it, I just could never reciprocate his feelings due to the shell I have created and into which I have closed myself.

"Morning dad!!" I said with a blank face not being able to meet my gaze with him. I could catch a sight, through my peripheral vision, of him sighing in helplessness.

I quietly moved towards the exit of our mansion when I heard my mom calling me "Manik where do u think u r going? Have breakfast first then only u can leave." Yes, myself the lifeless Manik Malhotra whom the whole family loves a lot but my guilt never lets me express my share of love back. Today mom is trying a new way of being authoritative to make me have food but I cannot sit with my whole family and have a peaceful breakfast. "No mom, I have an early meeting today. I'll have breakfast at the office." again I said with a blank face.

Mom chuckled sadly but later again in a stern tone she said "Okay as u say my son but aaj you're coming home early today because we are meeting with the Murthy's for your alliance with their daughter, remember!" Good why does she always have to do this, I cannot marry a girl and put her through hell with me, though I believe all girls are the same but when I see Sona bhabhi(sister-in-law) and Mukti I think maybe this person could also be like them whom I would regret hurting. Already I have a lots to feel guilty about, I cannot handle this as an addition.

"Mom u know I am not interested in all of this, please dont force me." I said trying to convince her. "My dear devar ji(brother-in-law), who is forcing you to get married to her? All that we are asking is to meet her for now. You can decide later about what you want." Sona bhabhi said while entering the living room sensing the tension here. "Exactly, my point as well, Manik. Just agree to meet her for Mami's(Aunt's) sake! You can refuse later on with any reason." Dev bhai said whispering the last line to my ears as he entered with Sona bhabhi as well and stood with me.

I had an important meeting so to avoid wastage of time I agreed, mentally preparing myself to clearly reject the proposal after meeting the girl. After an horrible start to the morning I decided to focus on my work. Me and Dev bhai(brother) left for office. Dad was supposed to come in the afternoon as he had a meeting outside which I know is just an excuse as he was going to 'the girl's' house to chat with their family about something important.