Each step, each round of the holy fire, led Meera and Shreyansh into a life they never expected, never planned, and never even imagined. Once strangers with separate paths, their lives were now intricately tangled, bound by fate's unpredictable design.
"Now, fill the partition with vermillion on the bride's head," the priest announced. Shreyansh pinched some vermillion between his fingers. As an elderly lady unveiled Meera, Shreyansh's gaze fell upon her tear-streaked face. Her eyes remained tightly shut, as if shielding herself from the harsh reality unfolding around her. With a heavy heart, Shreyansh filled her partition with the sacred red powder, some of it falling onto the bridge of her nose.
"Aaj se aap dono pati patni hai, vivaah sampurn hua," the priest proclaimed, declaring them husband and wife.
A wedding is supposed to be a joyous celebration, a sacred union filled with love and affection, the beginning of two lives intertwined in harmony. Yet, their wedding felt like a solemn ceremony devoid of joy. No music, no laughter, no celebration.
Shreyansh stood up from the mandap and walked away, leaving Meera sitting there, still covered by her veil. Her fingers fidgeted with a pendant, the name "Vikram" etched into it.
A fresh wave of tears cascaded down her cheeks as she caressed the initial of Vikram's name. Unable to hold back her anguish, she whispered his name, "Vikram," before her body gave in to the overwhelming emotions and she fell unconscious.
Mom....... What is wrong with you? How can you think that she will be perfect for me? Listen I just came here because you insisted me no not insisted me but blackmailed me to come here or else visiting India so soon was no where in my plans. Mom please don't make it difficult for me. I think I had made myself very much clear 2 years back that I will never marry anyone in my whole life so please can you stop pestering me to get married"he yelled.
"Advait, better keep your tongue in control dont forget that she is your mother. Do you think that we will take some wrong decision for you?" Warned his father in an angry tone.
" Laksh you please leave I will talk to him, you please don't take tension it will affect your health I will manage here please."
Nodding his head at his wife's words laksh stormed off from the room after giving a pointed look to his son.
This was all noticed by someone who was hidding behind the pillar. She stood rooted at the spot not able to move and was confused as why is she hiding here as she had no rights to listen to their personal talks but something in her urged her to stand there.... Confused by the inner turmoil she decided to leave...... But froze at her place when she heard her name
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Two people who are poles apart.
She is mature, lovable, chirpy, helpful, full of life, enjoys every moment of her life, spreads love and happiness wherever she goes.
He is heartless, emotionless and has no place for love in his life, introvert, workholic and with great anger issues and a painful past. How will his past affect their present and future.
What will happen when both will cross each other's path?
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