Chapter One
Arnav Singh Raizada was in his room getting all his things ready to leave for work in his black suit and a crisp white shirt.It was like any other day for Arnav,Get up go to office and come back home to t his family.He didn't interact with people if he didn't have to . Leaving his room he saw his mother and sister sitting in the living area waiting for someone it seemed. They turned to look at him and he understood that they wanted to talk to him .
Aranya : Arnav,i need to talk to you about something. Anjali and I have come to a decision. When damadji returns from his business trip,all of us are going to see a girl for you .
Arnav : Mom! girl for me ? You know i dont believe in these silly traditions.
Anjali : Yes Chote, but how long will you stay like this. Let the past go Chote.
Arnav closed his eyes,composed himself and replied in a calm voice..
"Fine Di,whatever you guys decide."
Anjali squealed in delight and rushed to give her chote a hug . Arnav looked at his mother who gave him a small smile.
While driving to the office,Arnav was lost in his thoughts. Mom takes the longest time to even select a shirt for me. This bride thing will take forever. He smiled to himself ,feeling better about the situation. Now all he had to do was ,talk to Lavanya and bring her home to meet his mother.Baby steps.
Gupta Household
"Khushi!!!!"
A young her woke with a start as she heard her sister calling her .She looked around at the clock and realized that it was her first day at work. She promised her father that she would help out more in the family business along with Payal.
She got dressed quickly and went down for breakfast when she overheard her mothers conversation on the phone..
"Ji,I will let her know about the meeting tomorrow.I told Sashi and he couldnt be more happy for his daughter. Ji,Kal milenge.Namaste"
Khushi looked at Payal and questioned her as to what is going on . Payyal just shrugged and resumed eating.
Sashi : Payal,Khushi ..We have to talk to you.
"Yes dad? " was the reply in unison.
Garima : Theres an alliance for Payal.And the guys family is coming over tomorrow to meet you,Payal.
Payal was shocked. She looked at Khushi pleading with her eyes to help her out of this situation.
Khushi : But mom,Jiji isstill so young.I don't want her to leave us so soon."
Garima : Yes Khushi but she has to leave one day and so do you. And the guys family is very reputed and respectable in the society.Why let this go. We will see what happens tomorrow"
Payal was dejected .The siblings could never say no to their parents.
Gloomily,they waled out with their father and waited for the next day ...
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