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Later that day Arjun was reading a novel in his room after he came home from a function an hour before when his mother walked in. He kept the book aside as he knew his mother wanted to talk to him. Shanti Singh was a proud mother who was with her only son throughout his life after he had lost his father. She let him do whatever he wanted to do and like all the other mothers, felt proud of her son's successful life. "What is it Ma? You seem very happy?" "My loving son, Arjun I've finally found someone for you. You know I'm getting older and I want you to have a family of your own". "Ma, there's much time for all that". "But look at her photo for once, I'm sure you'll love her and you do know that our choices have always been the same". "But ma..." "Just look at her photo Arjun". "Okay, where is it?" "I was searching a girl for you in most of the marital sites". "You didn't even tell me ma, seriously?" "I know Arjun. So as I was saying, I couldn't find the one for you and I didn't like the ones who asked for you". "Ma can you please make it fast?" "Finally I found your future wife. Her bio was strange, it said "Be my Ayaan. I don't know who Ayaan is though but I really liked her so much". Arjun knew who Ayaan and the girl was, he was perfectly right. His mother showed him the photo of Kiara and he kept staring at it with a smile. "Ma...I love her", he said. "I knew it. I love you Arjun". "I love you too ma. God wants us to be together". "Wah, my dearest son, I know you'll take care of her. I'm going to talk to her family now". "Ma, there's no hurry". "There's my son", she kissed him on his forehead and ran outside the room to call them. Arjun had already fallen in love with her after he saw her and now he knew her brother would say yes to this wedding. 

Kiara was lying down on the couch resting her head on Karan's lap when his phone rang. "Reduce the volume dear", he said and picked the call. "Hello" "Hello, is this Kiara's number?" "Yes, I'm her brother. May I know who I'm talking to please?" "I'm Shanti, the mother of Arjun Singh". "Arjun Singh?" "The writer?" "Oh yes, sorry ma, I didn't know it was you". "Ma?" "We met Arjun today for the first time at a park". "He didn't tell me about that but this is great news that you know each other already". "Well, we just met today as I said". "What's your name son?" "Karan Sheghal" "Karan dear, I was searching for the right girl for my son. Its been over a year and today afternoon I saw your sister's photo. I loved her so much. Arjun said he loves her too so I thought we could get them married if you are okay with it". "Sure Ma, we're totally okay with it. Arjun is a very nice man and my sister just confessed that she found her first love after meeting him. I think God wants them to be together". "Definitely he does. I'm very happy, thank you, Karan". "There's no need for a thank you Ma. I can call you ma right?" "Sure dear, now you're my son". "So we'll talk about the marriage when we meet". "Okay, son and regards to Kiara". "Sure Ma regards to Arjun too". "Sure, bye son". "Bye Ma". Karan had cut the call after he spoke to Shanti. "Bhaiyya? Did you just fix my marriage now? Who's Ma was it and why were you telling her about me confessing my love for Arjun to you? I just don't understand". "Baby, that was Arjun's Ma and now she's going to be our Ma too. Which means she wants you to get married to him". "What?????" Kiara couldn't control herself. "Bhaiyya how did this happen?" "She saw your photo in the marital site and now she wants you to marry her son. I'm so happy for you little one. This is what I wanted, to make sure you were in safe hands". "Those safe hands are yours and will always be yours. I love you bhaiyya". "I love you too dear" he hugged his little sister tight and she hugged him too. Tears rolled down their cheeks and they didn't let go of each other. Both Karan's and Kiara's dreams were about to be true through one man, Arjun Singh. That day night, before going to sleep Kiara wrote her diary.

Dear Diary,

I've found my Ayaan. Yes, it happened and even I can't believe it. God answered my prayer and now I know God takes time to listen to our prayers, not because he forgot about us, but because he wants to give us the perfect one. This is so true. I've got what I've asked for. I'm so lucky. By the way, his name is Arjun Singh. The famous writer who is loved by everyone. He's the writer of "A day in Shimla". This is a love marriage and an arranged marriage. We fell in love at first sight and my brother and his mother has fixed our marriage. How much more blessed can someone be? This feels awesome. Arjun...I love you. But there's someone whom I love the most, you know it, my bhaiyya Karan. I have a small family, my bhaiyya, my brother Dev and our sister Disha. Now Arjun and Ma, welcome to our small family. We'll all live together because I cannot leave my bhaiyya alone. He's my everything and I want you to love him as I do. Ma, you're our Ma too. We all love you. Now you've three sons and two daughters from the Sheghals and Sharmas. God, I feel so wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful life. 

Your future wife,

Kiara Shehgal (Singh) (Not yet)

The next day, a new bond was made. Their engagement and wedding dates were set and soon they were going to be there for each other. It all happened so fast, just as Kiara had written in her diary that let God's will be done. Shanti had a hearty laugh when Kiara told her who Ayaan was but loved her, even more, when she came to know how good the man of her dreams was. The dates were set. Kiara and Karan called over their only relatives for the wedding. It was Dev and Disha. The same fate was for Karan and Kiara as it was for Dev and Disha. Their relatives didn't care as their parents too passed away. Dev, Disha, Karan, and Kiara were always there for each other no matter whatever happened. Disha said no to Arjun and little did she know that his miss right was her own sister Kiara. Karan called up his brother and sister and informed them about Kiara's wedding. They were shocked to know it was Arjun. What came after for Dev was sad as he did not know what to do. He spoke about it to Disha but she wasn't on his side this time.




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