Somehow, I really don't think AryLie will get married any time soon. Although, perhaps, that's just my own desire 😆
A part of me feels likes AryLie will grow on the roots of friendship because Aryan sees Imlie as someone who has been wronged. He has acknowledged his feelings regarding the betrayal she experienced and has taken her under his wing as a cause. Part of me feels like their journey could be one to show Imlie feeling trust from the beginning.
It also feels like Aryan will not delve into a romantic equation with Imlie just yet ... he seems pretty focused on making sure Imlie doesn't meet the same fate as his Brother-in-Law. He treats her like a protege and a bit like family; I think while he may be the first to show warmer emotions towards Imlie - he, himself, will not even recognize the transition from friendship to romantic interest. Imlie, will be a whole other problem, that girl is too scarred from AdiLie.
Anyway, is it just me or does it feel like another popular trend on iTV has been to show a period of friendship between pairs so that a fortified base these characters can build upon is established. Once that same base is made, then confessions are shared, and finally the marriage fast train starts. Like you, I feel like this would be a better development for AryLie and specifically, Imlie, because these rash decisions and forced marriages are becoming a joke. So easily made and so easily broken. No value is left.
On another note: Malini was frustrating. Why tell Adi "I know you're not happy with this wedding ..." She knows it, we know it and yet this circus is still happening. She wants to live in this sham so why even try to appeal to Adi? He's not even listening to or acknowledging her 🤪 I just want to tell her - "girl, you got your way. appreciate it and move on. don't comment bc it's getting kinda lame and just get AdiNi done with." Let this be the last poorly constructed marriage decision.