Disha finished her work on time, bid farewell to everyone, and headed to the cafe. Upon entering, she noticed Kajal waiting in the corner. Disha greeted Kajal and took a seat.
Disha remained silent, and from her somber expression, Kajal sensed something was amiss. Sympathetically, she placed her hand on Disha's, who seemed lost in her thoughts.
Once Disha snapped out of her thoughts, Kajal inquired about what was bothering her.
Kajal: "Disha, what's bothering you? Your face says there's something on your mind."
Kajal is Disha's best friend, and they share everything with each other. So, Disha, without wasting any time, explained everything about the marriage proposal.
Disha: "Kajal, you won't believe what happened. I received a marriage proposal, and it's from Aryan Singhania. I can't stand him, and I don't know what to do."
Upon hearing this, Kajal loudly screamed, "Aryan Singhania? "Disha, are you talking about The Aryan Singhania? The most eligible bachelor in town?"
Kajal screamed so loudly that a few people in the cafe turned towards them. Embarrassed by Kajal's actions, Disha slowly mouthed apologies to everyone and playfully hit Kajal's hand to quiet her down.
Kajal, without worrying about others, asked Disha if she's really getting married to Aryan Singhania.
Kajal: "Wait, seriously? Aryan Singhania, the eligible bachelor in town? Tell me everything, Disha!"
Disha, with a sad face, replied, "There is nothing to share. I just met him twice by accident, and in both meetings, he was just arrogant. The third time, I thought he was following me."
Kajal, recalling the third incident, excitedly replied, "Oh, so that day in the mall, you were hiding from Aryan Singhania. I was so busy in my phone I missed the chance of meeting him."
Irritated by Kajal's fangirl moment for Aryan, Disha scolded her to pay attention to the problem at hand.
Disha: "Kajal, please focus. This is a serious matter for me, and I need your support, not excitement about Aryan Singhania."
Kajal, still excited but apologizing to Disha, asked her, "What's the problem in marrying him?"
Disha, irritated, replied, "As you were not paying attention earlier, I said I don't like him. But for mom and dad, I had to say yes."
Shocked by the new information, Kajal replied, "Wait, what? You already said yes???"
Disha replied, "Yes, I had to say yes because mom and dad were so happy with the proposal, so I can't break their hearts."
Sensing the seriousness of the situation, Kajal replied, "Maybe it will be good for you. As you know, parents' decisions for their child never go wrong. One day or another, we have to marry someone. We need someone to be with us at our happy or sad times."
Kajal further added, "I don't know Aryan personally to judge him, but if uncle aunty thinks he's the right one for you, then I have full faith in their decision. I also know that with you, anyone can fall in love. You are very beautiful inside and out, Disha, so don't worry about this. Think of it as stepping into a new chapter of life."
Unknowingly, Disha found comfort in Kajal's words, and the stress became a little less. After spending some time together, they both bid goodbye, promising that they would meet very soon. They left the cafe and went home.
Disha reached home and freshened up. As she sat at the dinner table, Her mom joyfully exclaimed, "Guess what, Disha? Aryan and his family are joining us for lunch this Saturday! It will be a wonderful opportunity for both families to get to know each other better and plan the upcoming engagement and marriage functions."
Disha smiled in response, nodded, and continued with her dinner, contemplating the upcoming meeting with Aryan and his family.
Aarti and Vijay assumed that Disha might be feeling shy about the marriage topic, so they didn't press her for any further details and continued with their dinner.
After dinner, Disha wished her parents good night and headed towards her room.
Once inside her room, she took a book from her side table and started reading, but her mind was in turmoil, constantly thinking about Aryan and the impending marriage.
Aryan, as usual, finished his work and left for home. In the quiet atmosphere of the car, his mind was filled with new questions about Disha and the upcoming marriage.
Aryan reached home, freshened up, and joined his family for dinner. Sameer also joined them, invited by Nita.
During dinner, the atmosphere was filled with anticipation as Nita was eager to share the news about the lunch plan. Aryan, unaware of the development, sensed an unusual vibe but couldn't pinpoint the cause.
Observing the array of his favorite dishes on the table, Aryan noticed the extra effort Nita had put into preparing a delightful meal. Curiosity sparked in him, wondering if there was a specific reason for this special dinner.
Nita, with a smile, announced their Saturday lunch plan at Disha's place, mentioning the desire for both families to spend quality time together.
Nita joyfully said, "I thought it would be wonderful for both families to get to know each other better. What do you all think?"
Raj smiled and replied, "That's a great idea, Nita. It'll be nice to spend some time together before moving forward with the engagement and marriage plans."
As everyone agreed, Aryan couldn't help but wonder how this unexpected turn of events would unfold.
Sameer grinned, "Aryan, get ready for the marriage roller coaster. It's a one-way ride!"
Abhi added, "And Sameer Bhai, you should take notes. Your turn might be next!"
Sameer laughed, "Let's see who gets married first, Aryan, any tips for us bachelors?"
The dinner continued with playful teasing, and Aryan responded with stern glares, not entertaining the banter.
Sameer chuckled and said, "Come on, Aryan, you can't escape our teasing. Soon, you'll be a married man!"
Abhi joined in, "Yeah, and then you'll miss these bachelor days."
After finishing dinner, everyone retired to their rooms except for Aryan and Sameer, who headed to the terrace for a private conversation.
On the terrace, Sameer urged Aryan to speak up, sensing that he had something on his mind.
Sameer: "Come on, Aryan. You've got that 'I need to talk' face. Spit it out, buddy."
Aryan admitted, "I suggested sending the marriage proposal because I was irritated by Vidyut, but I also assumed Disha would reject it. I thought it would get my family off my back about marriage."
With a playful smirk, Sameer said, "Looks like you've got yourself into quite a mystery. Disha accepted the proposal, and now you're left wondering why she said yes when it's clear she's not your biggest fan. Life's full of surprises, my friend!"
Aryan, somewhat baffled, responded, "I never expected her to agree. Now, I need to figure out why she decided to go along with it. This whole situation has become more complicated than I anticipated."
Sameer reassured, "Don't stress about it, buddy. Disha is a simple girl, and who knows, she might change your life for the better."
Upon hearing Sameer's words, Aryan's expression hardened. He tightened his grip on the terrace railing, looking ahead without uttering a word. Unknowingly, Sameer had touched upon Aryan's past.
Aryan's expressions changed because Payal used to tease him, saying, "I'll change you one day, forever."
As the room embraced darkness, Aryan sat alone on his bed, clutching a wooden box. With a sense of reverence, he carefully opened it, revealing a collection of memories. From within, he delicately extracted a photograph, his fingers tracing the contours as he became lost in the past.
Aryan, immersed in the depths of his memories, felt a solitary tear escape his eyes, tracing a delicate path down the photograph, finally settling on the girl's image.
Aryan wiped away the tear and whispered to the girl in the photo, "Why did you leave me? Why did you break my heart? Why didn't you give me any explanation? I would have listened. Just tell me why."
Aryan sat in that position for a while until his eyes finally closed on their own, and he fell asleep with the photo in his hand.
As morning started, Aryan woke up and found the wooden box on the bed. Last night's images flashed in front of him. He carefully placed the photo inside the box and then stored the box inside the cupboard with a sense of resentment towards those haunting memories from the past.
Aryan left in silence, his thoughts clouded with memories, and a heavy feeling lingering in the air. The absence of his usual breakfast routine reflected the emotional turmoil within him.
Waking up and freshening up, Disha adhered to her usual routine, dressing in a kurti and leggings. She added the finishing touches with lipstick and a bindi.
Upon leaving her room, Disha entered the living room, where she quickly sipped her coffee and bid farewell to her parents before heading off to work.
On her way, Disha called Kajal to inquire about her plans, but Kajal was already on a train heading home. After a brief conversation, Disha disconnected the call.
Once Disha reached the office, she immersed herself in work, making a conscious effort to avoid anything that could dampen her mood.
As the days passed, Disha remained in her somber mood, Soon, it was Saturday morning.
Disha woke up as usual, after freshening up she opted for a light pink saree chosen by her mother. She carefully adorned herself, applying kajal to accentuate her hazelnut eyes. A touch of nude lipstick complemented the saree, and a matching bindi adorned her forehead. Her mother had selected bangles and simple earrings, placing them on the bed for Disha to wear. The transformation was complete, and she felt a mix of emotions as she prepared to face the day.
After getting ready, Disha made her way to the living room, aware that Aryan and his family were coming in the afternoon for lunch. She inquired with her mother about their plans, wondering if they would be heading to the temple as they still had some time before the guests arrived.
Disha: "Mom, can we go to the temple before Aryan and his family come for lunch?"
Disha's mother, impressed by her daughter's appearance, paused from her kitchen work. She embraced Disha in a motherly hug, kissed her on the forehead, and complimented her on her look.
Aarti lovingly said, "Disha, you look beautiful, beta." She then took some kajal from her eyes and applied it behind Disha's ear to protect her from the evil eye.
Aarti further added, "Beta, sorry, but I can't go to the temple today. I know they are coming in the afternoon, but I have so much work to do. You go ahead and visit the temple. I already did pooja at home."
Disha asked, "Is there anything I can help with in the kitchen?"
Aarti replied, "No, beta, I'm almost done. You go ahead and visit the temple. It's a good way to start the day before their arrival."
Disha insisted, "Mom, are you sure there's nothing else I can help you with? I have some time before heading to the temple."
Aarti said no, and with that, Disha left for the temple, carrying an pooja thali prepared by her.
Once she entered the temple, Disha performed the pooja and spent some quiet moments there, finding solace. Afterward, she left for home, feeling a sense of calmness.
In the Singhania mansion, everyone had their breakfast, and Aryan took day off as instructed by his mother. The conversation revolved around the marriage topic, and they discussed their plans for lunch at Disha's place.
Sameer, as usual, making fun of Aryan, started teasing him, saying, "Aryan, it seems like you're going to enter a whole new world of responsibilities. Ready for it?"
Abhi joined in Sameer's teasing of Aryan, adding, "Come on, Aryan bhai, you're not getting cold feet, are you? Marriage is a big step, my brother!"
Sensing Aryan's anger, Abhi and Sameer wisely chose to stay quiet, not daring to provoke him further.
Sameer apologized, explaining that he couldn't join everyone at Disha's place because of work commitments at the hospital that he couldn't leave unattended.
Sameer apologized, explaining that he couldn't join everyone at Disha's place because of work commitments at the hospital that he couldn't leave unattended.
After breakfast, Sameer headed to the hospital, and everyone else retired to their rooms, deciding to meet in the living room around noon to go to Disha's place.
Upon arriving home, Disha found her mother still working in the kitchen. Realizing it was already past 11 and she had lost track of time in the temple, Disha thought that Aryan and his family might arrive soon. In response, she promptly entered the kitchen to assist her mother.
Disha's mother strongly opposed the idea of Disha working in the kitchen and insisted that she have breakfast, handing her a plate and encouraging her to go and eat.
Feeling defeated, Disha had her breakfast and left for her room, following her mother's instructions, as the guests were expected to arrive any moment.
Once Disha reached her room, feeling irritated, she removed her earrings and bangles. She lay down on the bed, uncertain about what to do or how to feel about everything happening in her life.