Avneil - One Shots

Decisions

Avni Ayesha, 22 year old living with her stepmother, Neela and brother Amol.  She runs an orphanage in her birth mothers' name, Ayesha's Joy.   She doesn't believe in love, has trust issues and doesn't believe in happy endings.     Her mother, Ayesha, commited suicide when Avni was 8 years old.  Her father had left Ayesha when Avni was born,  since she was illegitimate, her father was not part of her life, until her mother had passed away.    When her father left Ayesha, he had married Neela and had Amol.    After Ayesha had passed away, Avni was sent to her father to live, where he treated her as a second class citizen.    Finally, Neela had enough and divorced Ashish, and took both the children with her.    Though Avni hates her fathers family, she is close to her Aunt Hetal and cousin, Riya.  

Neil Khanna, a former police officer (ACP) who had joined his father's business.    Left the force after his adopted sister, Kareena, was raped by a police officer.   He got justice for his sister, but was disillisioned by the whole system.  His cousin, Karan, had joined him in the business.  

Harleen Khanna had seen Avni at her grandmother's home when she was visiting.   Avni was polite, yet firm with the family.  She had noticed that most of the family ignored her except Hetal (her aunt) and Riya.  Harleen had asked around about Avni, and she found out everything.  From Avni being illegitimate,  her mother's suicide, her father's betrayal and abandonment, being adopted by Neela, her treatment by the family.  She also, found out that she ran an orphanage though she helped out in Neela's business, she spent most of her time at the orphanage.  Harleen didn't care that Avni is illegitimate, what she cared about was what kind of person Avni was and what she seen and heard of Avni, she liked.    She had even spoken to Shweta and Prakash about Avni.   They decided to let Neil decide whether they should even proceed in the matter.  Once Neil was agreeable, Harleen decided to approach Neela in regards to the marriage of Neil and Avni.

Harleen along with Shweta and Prakash arrived at Neela Pariek's house.  Neela was expecting them though she didn't know the nature of the visit.   Once they sat down, Harleen explained everything, that she had seen Avni, at a visit with Hetal, that she had asked around about her, and that she wanted Avni to be her granddaughter in law, married to her grandson, Neil.

Neela was shocked but happy.  Then she realized that Avni would never agree to marriage, she hasn't experience the happy side of marriage, she has only distrust and hatred for the instution of marriage.  She started to explain to Harleen, that she is not oppose for marriage for her daughter, that she would be the happiest person alive, if her daughter was settled and happy but that is impossible.   Her ex-husband and his family has traumatized Avni into never getting married.  She would never agree to it.   Harleen explained that Neil will convince Avni, but she is sure that Avni will be her daughter in law, and she will get all the happiness that she deserves, our house will become a home.   Harleen explained to Neela that her family is broken, that the happiness has escaped her house for a couple of years.    They need someone who is strong and caring for their Neil, and Avni fits the bill.  She is perfect for him.  Now all we need to do is have them meet and start the ball rolling.

It was decided that they would meet at the Pakiek House the following day,  Neela would talk to Avni and explain the situation before Neil would arrive.  

Later that night, Neela was talking to Avni, asking her about her day.  Neela asked Avni for a promise, that she wanted to see Avni married, happily.   Avni was disagreeing for marriage but when Neela begged Avni, she tentatively agreed.  Neela telephoned Harleen, she told Harleen that Avni has tentatively agreed, but now it is up to Neil to make her agree.

The next day, Neil, his parents and Bebe (Harleen) had arrived at the Pariek House, Neela was expecting the Khanna family.  She had explained to Amol regarding Avni and the proposal.  Amol knew that Avni was very reluctant for marriage, and it all had to do with their father and his family.  Though his father and his family lived only minutes away, the vast difference was great.   Only his chachi, Hetal and cousin, Riya, kept in touch and was considered as family.  His grandmother treated Amol like a prince, but treated Avni and Riya as second classed citizens, actually, she treated Riya as a second class citizen while she treated Avni like she was an animal just because they were girls and Avni was also illegitimate and their family followed whatever their mother did.