AT JAISWAL HOUSE
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Ayesha stood stiffly before her mother her chest heaving with a whirlwind of emotions " how could you maa ? How could you do this to me " her voice usually soft, cracked with a raw desperat edge as it rose filling the comfortable living room with her anguish " and i am not getting married right now that's final and please don't force me maa "
Geeta ji stepped closer her own heart aching at her daughter's distress she reached out her hand gently touching ayesha's arm
" ayesha beta " she pleaded her voice a calming balm against her rising panic
" please try to understand bacha they are genuinely wonderful people and they will cherish you give you so much love " geeta ji's word were meant to sooth, to explain, to calm the strom brewing within her daughter
But ayesha merely shook her head tears welling in her eyes blurring the familiar contours of her mother's face
" no maa, no matter what happens no matter how 'good' they are i am not getting married right now please " her voice desperate whisper " don't force me "
Geeta ji gaze drifted to piyush ji who was engrossed in conversation with pratap ji she turned back to ayesha her voice softer laced with please
" ayesha bache just look at your dad since he learned about the Singhania's proposal for you he's been radiating happiness he's so genuinely thrilled can you truly bring yourself to shatter that happiness to break his heart like this "
Ayesha's eyes brimming with unshed tears shifted to his father he was indeed radiant a youthful exuberance lighting up his face a faint almost imperceptible smile touched ayesha's lips a fleeting shadow of her own happiness triggered by his
" but how can i do this " a silent scream echoed in her mind " i don't even love that person and how can i possibly marry him this feel so wrong so unfair to me, but i cant be so selfish either dad has asked me for something for the first time i'm ready to do this for him " ayesha thought to herself then turned towards geeta ji taking a deep breath
" alright maa " she finally uttered her voice flat devoid of any emotion " i'm ready for this marriage " her face remaind a mask
Hearing ayesha's words a huge smile spread across geeta ji's face and she hugged ayesha tightly just piyush ji also arrived
" oh you two hugging without me " piyush ji remarked
Then ayesha hugged piyush ji too and then all separated, piyush ji then subtly gestured a que to geeta ji to which geeta ji nodded her head in affirmation bringing a smile on piyush ji's face he placed his hand on ayesha's head and said " thank u bache you've give me immense happiness you didn't let my head low "
Ayesha simply offered a faint smile in response
" and yes there's more good news, from the same family that sent a proposal for our ayesha q proposal has also come for our shrishti for their middle son rudra " piyush ji announced beaming with joy
" oh that's wonderful news " geeta ji exclaimed happily
" yes they were saying that if everything gets finalized they love to have both weddings in the same mandap " piyush ji added, his voice brimming with pride
Ayesha stood there a silent observe taking in every word every excited pronouncement her mind was a jumble of thoughts distant and disconnected finally she broke the silence " i'm going to my room " with that she turned and walked away leaving the happy chatter behind
She walked away entering her room ayesha sat on her bed she couldn't understand whether she had done the right thing or the wrong thing then she picked up her phone opened whatsaap and sent a group massage to her friends
" THE CHAOS CREW 😎 "
Ayesha :- guy's i need to talk about something important everyone come to our hidden spot 🙂
Aryan :- Jo bolna hai yhi bol main bhi Netflix or chill kar rha hu 😎
Shivi :- ayeshu what happened you sounds troubled 😟
Dev :- yeah she sent this 🙂 emoji which means something definitely off 🤨🧐
Kritika :- okay fine we're coming 😊
Vihaan :- or tu sale aryan tujhe nahi aana to mat aa kar Netflix or chill 😏
Aryan :- are are main aa raha hu na mere bhai 🤧
Ayesha :- jaldi tumhare pass bas 10 min hai
Kritika :- okay
Shivi :- okay
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After telling them all she got up from her bed and left the room she stepped out of the house and began walking aimless lost in her thoughts after a short walk she reached a jungle the jungle wasn't very dense there were just very large trees ahead and a narrow path winding through them a very thine one
Ayesha continued forward and after walking a few steps she arrived at a large and beautiful place the area was vast with rose bushes planted everywhere a small but exquisitely beautiful pond where lotus flowers bloomed looking quiet lovely to the side there was a bench for sitting they had all decorated this place with their own hands
The spot was very peaceful ayesha sat down on the small grass near the pond just then she heard some voice and turned around to see shivi kritika dev vihaan and aryan approaching their faces etched with concern they settled down beside her and for a long moment silence stretched between them thick with unspoken questions then aryan even the gentle soul reached out and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder
" ayesha bache " he muttered his voice soft tender " tell us what's bothering you "
Ayesha slowly turned to him her eyes still holding a deep sadness " how did you know that something was bothering me " she asked her voice barely whisper
Before aryan could respond vihaan spoke up " we only ever meet here when were either incredibly happy or incredibly sad " he said passing slightly his gaze fixed on her " and looking at you now ayesha you're not happy so tell us what's wrong " he asked his voice filled with genuine concern
Vihaan's words were a dam breaking ayesha's carefully constructed composure shattered and she began to sob deep wrenching sobs that shook her entire body seeing her tears her friends instantly dissolved into a flurry of panicked que
" hey ayesha kya hua tum ro kyu rahi ho batao na " kritika pleaded, her voice laced with worry
" ayesha please bache kuch bol kya bata to kya hua hai dekh tu mujhe dara rhi hai bol na kamini kya hua h tujhe " shivi begged her own voice trembling with fear
" ayesha bache kya hua bata " aryan's voice was a soft comfort
" are meri maa kuch to bol wrna main bhi ro dunga yarrr " dev exclaimed his voice on the verge of tears
They all tried desperately to soothe her to comfort her and indeed looking at dev and shivi it seemed as if they truly were about to burst into tears themselves
After a long moment ayesha's sobs began to subside she leaned her head againsted dev's shoulder seeking solace while kritika gently stroked her hair her touch a silent comfort
Finally her voice still shaky ayesha whispered " i'm getting married "
Her words hung in the air a profound shock rippling through the group their eyes widened their expression a mixture of disbelief and astonishment as they stared at ayesha
" what....what are you saying ? You're getting married " aryan stammered, his voice laced with utter disbelief
Then through her tears and gasps ayesha recounted the entire story from the singhania's proposal to her father's overwhelming happiness her voice trembling with every word her friends listened in rapt attention their faces reflecting every emotion she described
" and....and i said ye..yes just for papa's happiness " ayesha finished her voice a raw chocked whisper
" okay " vihaan said his voice tinged with anger " and what about your happiness you said yes for uncle's happiness but what about what you want "
Ayesha managed a sad fragile smile " mummy papa always fulfilled my every wish vihaan, can't i do this much for them "
Her words struck a chord without another word her friends enveloped her in a tight comforting group hug, after a moment they slowly pulled apart
" mujhe bhi tum sub ko kuch batana hai " kritika said, breaking the silence
" oh ab tu bhi mat boliyo ki teri bhi shadi ho rahi hai or dono ek hi mandap share krne wale ho " aryan joked a nervous laugh escaping him
His comment elicited a few strained chuckles from the group and kritika shot him a deadly glare that make him gulped hard
" hehehe are pagal auart main mazak kar rha tha tu bol na teko kya bolna hai jaldi bol " arayn said, forcing an awkward laugh
" well there's a marriage proposal for shrishti di too from the same family as ayesha's, for there middle son rudra " kritika revealed
A wave of genuine happiness washed over the group
" wow ye to bhot achi baat hai mtlb ab didi or ayesha ki shadi ek hi mandap main hoga ye acha hota hai paise bach jate hai " dev exclaimed, his voice usual cheerful self returning
" haaa mumma or geeta aunty were saying that if everything goes well they'll talk to nitya aunty about having both weddings in same mandap " kritika confirmed
" ayesha don't worry about anything no matter what happens we are always with you okay now come on smile " vihaan said his voice reassuring
And ayesha despite everything managed a small genuine smile
" acha ek baat bata tune apni hone wale unke matlab future husband ki photo dekhi kya pakka ek dam langur jaisa dikhta hoga " dev teased, trying to lighten the mood
" nahi humne nahi dekha hai or na dekhna chahte hai, ab please chup ho jao wrna hum tumhara khun kr denge " ayesha snapped a raw flash of irritation in her eyes
" heheheh acha thik hai mat dekh lekin tu gussa kyu hoti hai tu gussa mat kiya kar tujhe dekh kar main kahi dar ke sadme se na mar jau " dev pleaded pouting dramatically which finally made ayesha laugh
" Churel kahi ki " dev muttered under his breath
They stayed there for a while longer simply talking sharing and finding solace in each other's presence
IN SINGHANIA MANSION
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Nitya ji hummed contentedly as she spoke on the phone a radiant smile gracing on her lips " yes yes absolutely, don't worry we'll have our pandit ji consult the stars and find the most auspicious muhurat for the wedding "
After a few more pleasantries she concluded " alright then I'll hang up now , namaste " with a cheerful click she ended the call and practically floated into the living room where dhruv ji priya ji and ashok ji were seated their expression varying from relax to curious
" listen everyone " nitya ji announced her voice brimming with excitement as she settle onto the sofa next to dhruv ji
" i have something to tell u all "
Ashok ji even pragmatic inquired " yes bhabhi what is it "
Dhruv ji however couldn't resist a playful jab " ji ji khaiye mohtarma after all sirf aapki hi sunta aaya hua aaj tak aapke alawa kisi or ki nahi suni aaj tak " his tone was teasing a playful sparkle in his eyes
Nitya ji blushed faintly a girlish shyness spreading across her face, priya ji chuckled softly while ashok ji rolled his eyes at his brother's persistent flirtation
" bhaiya " ashok ji admonished a hint of exasperation in his voice " have some shame at least respect your age you just start flirting everywhere "
dhruv ji raised an eyebrow " are you calling me old ashok "
" well i just say what's true won't i " ashok ji reported
" ohh you good-for-nothing its your father who's old " dhruv ji shot back a mock affront in his voice
" you're talking about our father " ashok ji rising slightly from his seat
Before their playful bickering could escalate priya ji interjected her voice firm but gentle " are you two going to squabble like children or are you going to listen to what didi want to tell us " she turned to nitya ji " please didi tell us "
" Well ayesha and shrishti both said yes to the marriage " nitya ji said
" but " nitya ji continued " they want ayesha and shrishti to get married in the same mandap "
" oh that's even better that's wonderful news " dhruv ji exclaimed his smile widening " two Lakshmi's coming into our house together what could be better "
" you....you really don't have any problem with this " nitya ji asked still a little hesitant
" problem ? Why would i have a problem " dhruv ji laughed heartily " this is a blessing our home will be double blessed with two daughter in law "
" but i still can't believe it about rudra " priya ji mused a puzzled frown on her face " he used to run from the very mention of marriage as if it were a deadly virus and now he himself has come forward saying he wants to get married "
" i was wondering the same thing " nitya ji added where did he even see shrishti that he liked her so much he himself has come forward saying he wants to get married "
" oh just leave all that reasoning aside " dhruv ji chuckled waving a dismissive hand
" just be happy that those two good for nothing sons of ours have finally said yes to marriage " he adds
" yes you're right about that " nitya ji agreed her own worries fading in the face of her husband cheerfulness " so its settled than both weddings will happen together I'll call pandit ji right now and get the weeding dates fixed as soos as possible " nitya ji said
To be continue.........
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