K:Saras,why didn't you open your heart and tell your feelings till now?Say some thing Saras.
S:Kumud,you know that I am not good at expressing my feelings through speech.That's why I didn't talk to you about my feelings yet.But why didn't you confess to me?
Kumud was shy.
Suddenly she realized that it was only a dream.
K:Oh!
Slowly she moved towards Saras.Saras hadn't seen her at all.
She coughed purposefully to seek his attention.
Saras looked at him.
For a moment he didn't know what to say.
They looked at each other silently for some time.He broke the eye lock and turned back.
Kumud became dull.
K:Saras...anything to say?
Saras looked at her with teary eyes.
S:Please Kumud...don't marry me.I don't want to marry you.
Kumud was shocked:Saras!
S:I couldn't say no to dad because I can't hurt him directly.But I can't pretend in front of you.That will be like cheating you.
Kumud was shattered.
K:Why you don't want to marry me?Is it because I am not good enough for you?
S:No.You are a nice girl.But I don't believe in relationships.
K:Why?
S:I lost my mother.The relationship I valued the most.But I lost my mother.I am scared to get into a relationship and lose it again.
Kumud found Saras' face strange.He was sweating and panting.
K:What happened Saras?Are you alright?
S:Can I have a glass of water?
K:Yes.
Kumud brought a glass of water.
Saras took a tablet from his pocket and had it along with water.
Kumud was confused.
S:I have been taking medicine for depression for a long time...since my childhood.

Kumud was shocked and upset.
S:Tell Kumud.Will you back out from this marriage?Will you tell Vidya Kaka?
Kumud tried to control her tears.
K:Why don't you tell my father?
S:When I see his innocent face and the love he showered upon me I don't feel like telling that and hurting him.
K:Then think about my condition.How can I tell Baapu?He will be depressed.I have not seen him this happy before.How can I break his happiness?
Saras was upset.
K:Kumud...but if we marry each other for our parents we both will never be happy.
K:Saras...please give me more time.I will try to tell Baapu.But not now.Please try to understand.
S:Ok.
Kumud went to her room and cried.
Arnav looked at Khushi.
A:Khushi,I don't know what you think of me and our marriage.But I am telling you openly that I am not interested in this marriage.
Khushi stared at Arnav in shock.
Khushi's lips shivered:Then...why did you agree for this marriage?
A:If we don't get married I am scared whether Dad's and Vidya Kaka's friendship will get affected.
Khushi became upset.

A:Actually I am confused.There are 2 options.First,we will break this alliance.Second,we will marry without hurting our parents.
Hearing the 2nd option Khushi was relieved.
A:But it will be a 6 months marriage.
K:6 months marriage?
A:Yes.A contract marriage of 6 months.After 6 months we will get divorced.
Khushi was shocked.
K:In our place there is no contract marriage.Here marriage is for life long.
A:But in cities it's common.Men and women live together without marrying also.
Khushi was shocked.
A:Now tell me what is your decision?
Khushi's eyes were full of tears.She kept looking at Arnav struggling for words.
Ankhain hain meri bhi Nam ,
Kyun Pakar Bhi Tm Ko Khoya Hai,
Hum Kyun Na Ban Paye Hum
A:I prefer the 2nd one.Contract marriage.Because it is safe.At the time of our divorce this much pain won't be there as they will understand that we took a right decision as we can't get along with each other.What do you say?
Khushi controlled her tears:Yes,I am ready for contract marriage as I don't want my family to be upset.
Khushi ran to the room crying.
Tere Ishq Main,
Rabba Ve Rabba Ve
Rabba Ve Rabba ve...
Kumud:How was your meeting with Arnav?
Khushi lied:Nice.And yours and Saras?
Kumud lied:It was lovely.
Kumud and Khushi hugged each other hiding their pain.Kumari,Kusum,Dugba,Guniyal,Vidyachatur,Laxminandan,Danny smiled seeing it.
Guman was angry.