AAHANA'S POV
"Get ready!" my mom shouted making my ears numb.
"Dad!" I shouted over my lungs and he walked inside with his earphones plugged inside his ears.
"Dad!" I whined looking at his cool composure.
"What is it? Wear some clothes and come out." he said laying down on my bed.
"Seriously? You are behaving as if I am not your daughter!" I said.
"Look Aahu, if not today, this year or this month some day you have to get married. Why not look at the guy first? Don't like him. Think of it as trails for sitting among people who come to our home" he said playing game in his phone.
no dad will be this chilled out!
"You are saying that I should see this as practice match? What am I a doll in exhibition? Why can't we go and test the guy if he's worthy or not? You decided that groom side family will come first. Why should I marry someone whom you think is good enough for me? " I questioned him.
"If possible I will ask that guy to stay at our home. What do you say? " he questioned winking at me.
"Is she ready? They arrived! " my mom barged into my room and got shocked looking at my dad playing games and me in my shorts and t shirt.
" Mr. Khuranas son came with them" she announced while walking out of my room.
My ears perked up and I looked at dad who had shocked expression on his face. He immediately gathered around and left my room adjusting his clothes.
Does that mean Soham came? Do I know any other Khuranas??
I dressed up quickly wearing simple Kurti and dupatta over it. As I walked out I looked at him smiling while talking with some strangers.
"He and my dad are good friends. They have known each other for few months" he spoke with a man who was nodding at him.
"I am very glad that you visited us today. Just wait a second I will get my daughter" my mom said walking towards me.
Yeah yeah I am just a decorative item sitting on shelf which you can carry and showcase!
"Aahu! You are here! Come out!" my mom whisper yelled holding my hand.
"Why? Let them guess who's going to come out. Is this necessary? " I questioned her folding hands on my chest.
"Aahu! Stop being a child!" she scolded.
"Why mom? Don't you like me? Why do you want to just send me off? If I want to marry I will to the person I like. Why make all this fuss?" I asked her.
"Marry this guy if you like him . Who told you will be sent away with them now itself?" she said trying drag me out.
"I don't want to come now. You go. I will come after few minutes! Anyway I am just allowed to sit there and smile at random stupid people who keep on questioning what I want to do in my life and connect it with marriage " I spoke moving back a bit
"OK fine! Do as you like. Come out within five minutes if not I will drag you" she warned me.
"You are being psycho. " I muttered to which she glared at me.
I stood at dinning table hiding myself and listening to their conversation. My back facing them as I was busy glaring at the wooden chair thinking atleast it is lucky to be at home. No one is going to throw it out until or unless it's broken or spoiled. Look at me! They are planning to just dispose me!
"Look! One more minute!" I said removing hand from my shoulder and later realised that it's not my dads. Turning around immediately I found its Soham standing there smiling at me.
"You are not interested to meet them?" he questioned me.
"Why should I answer you?" I asked him back.
"Can I get some water?" he requested me.
"Drink from that bottle" I pointed it out which is laying on table. He didn't talk much and left as soon as he placed bottle in its place
Didn't my mom serve some liquid to them?
I walked into hall gaining attention from everyone. Soham sat opposite to me smiling a bit and for a moment I thought he's here for the alliance. I instantly got depressed with the thought that he's not here for me. Why did he even come? Somewhere I felt he's being generous with our family as my dad and me stood with him during difficult times.
"You have beautiful name Aahana " a man of my dad's age spoke looking at me.
"What does it mean?" his wife I suppose asked me.
Google it. I am not interested to answer you.
"Immortal"
"First rays of sun"
Me and Soham looked at each other as we both spoke at a time .
First rays of sun? I never knew it. All my life I boasted that I am immortal.
"Oh" was the reaction all the people present there gave us.
"Do you know her?" that man questioned Soham.
"Yes we are friends" he replied to which I nodded my head.
"Good to know" uncle replied smiling tightly.
Not happy with our friendship?
"Aahana means inner light too. She's like a first ray of sun filling the world. Giving hope for the people around her. Touching lives with her light showing them a path to be a better person." Soham spoke looking at me .
Whatever he spoke. I couldn't gather. I felt as if he's talking what I did to his life. When did he look into my name and think about it so much? Why am I not allowed to be with this man??! I can't talk about my feelings as it not appropriate, I helped him. But I can't just go and confess. Knowing that our worlds won't match and I won't be with him is much better than getting rejected by him after my confession.
"My brother's son's name is spandan." uncle said but my thoughts were about someone else.
"It's good to know that you both are good friends! Now you can help us to fix this alliance" my Mom spoke patting his back.
"Sure aunty, I would love to " Soham replied smiling a bit.
What does he think of himself? ! Just because I helped him and his dad it doesn't mean he gets involved in my life without my permission!
"Uncle, I am not doing this because you helped us in time. I want to see that you get the best person for your daughter as it is very rare of people now a days to be this good. Kindly forgive me if you feel I am interfering in your life. I will just stay in my limits and respect your decision " he whispered to my dad who was sitting beside me while my mom kept on blabbering how well I can manage household.
I looked at Soham who kept his head bent listening to my dad who was asking him details about these people who sat beside me.
Is my life going to be this complicated every single time?
I think it will be jotted down in history that my crush is looking for suitable groom for me instead all I want is him. Guess it's impossible and common for people like me to not to get what we want.
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