"I don't want to become a mother."
This line is a taboo for women in some parts of the world, and so was for Khusi Mukherjee. At the age of 25, independent and single, she wanted to live her life according to her rules. But everything changed when she met Bhaskar Goswami, a potential groom selected by her mother.
They met, talked, liked each other and got married. Sounds like happily ever after, isn't it?
But no, there's a small twist to it. Khusi never wanted to bear a child, and that's what made her a pariah in Indian society.
Will Khusi be able to endure the pressure of her decision? Will she keep her head high and stick to her beliefs, or bend to the social norms? What will happen when Bhaskar comes home one day, with an absurd proposition and a revelation, that could change Khusi's life all together? She has to face the biggest challenge of her life, her husband's child.
What new surprises and people awaits her, and would it be for good or will it shatter her forever?
𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠
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"How dare you crash into my car?" roared a voice, his voice.
This man he doesn't even have some manners to help others. He is shouting at me when I am on the ground bleeding. He didn't even stop he went on ranting god knows what.
"Do you know what model car this is? Obviously you don't. You people will do anything to get into our attention. How low can you people even go?" he went on rambling bullshit.
I got very angry at his last words. I searched my surroundings. I got up from my position I didn't even register pain because my mind is clouded with anger. He didn't even notice me getting up as he was so focused on his precious car. I took some soil that is still wet from morning rain made a round and stood in front of him. He stopped speaking and looked stunned by seeing what is present in my hand.
"You would not dare", he said and giving me I will kill you look.
I didn't even think for a second and threw it at him with my target as his face.
Mr. Goenka and Abhi.
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Avni Arya a simple innocent girl with many aspirations and dreams of future. She has many responsibilities in her life. An empire to take over and many other things in her life. She need to start her life.
Abhi Goenka an arrogant businessman. He is a playboy, but he will do anything for his family and business. When those things get threatened what is gonna do?
These both are polar opposite and start on wrong foot. Are they going to solve their problems and be happily together?
Or not?
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