𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲

𝟎𝟗

Adhira had a whirlwind of emotions racing through her mind as she returned home. She had just made a decision that felt right in the moment, but now she was overthinking it. Her parents were overjoyed with the idea of her marriage to Adwait, and she didn't want to disappoint them. Their happiness meant the world to her, and the thought of upsetting them weighed heavily on her heart.

At the same time, Adhira was torn. She couldn't ignore the doubts that had surfaced during her conversation with Adwait. The complexities of the situation, from their professional relationship to the vast difference in their social statuses, and her past,had been daunting. She couldn't shake the feeling that she needed to follow her instincts and do what was right for her.

As she lay in her room, thoughts swirled in her head, and she found herself questioning if she had indeed made the right decision.

Adwait too after a long and tiring day, finally lay down in his bed, trying to escape his thoughts about the complex situation with Adhira. He reflected on the twists of fate that had brought her back into his life after three long years. Yet, the circumstances were far from ideal.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, his phone rang, and it was Om. Adwait explained him what had happened today.

Om suggested "Bhai, why don't you take it slow? From what I know, Adhira has been through a lot in her past relationship." Adwait's jaw clenched at the mention of Adhira being in a past relationship, and he couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy.

Adwait questioned, "Kaun tha woh?"

(Who was that?)

Om replied, "I don't know, yaar. I was dating Ridhi at the time, and she didn't tell me much about it. But maybe you should give her some time and work on gaining her trust, she needs time to trust after what she's been through, so show her that you love her with your actions."

Adwait, trying to maintain his composure, retorted, "Yeah, I don't love her."

Om chuckled and playfully teased, "Rehne de, you are 'whipped.'"

Adwait scoffed at the remark and decided to end the call, thinking about what he could do right now.

After alot of contemplation and nervousness, he picked up his phone and texted her.

"Adhira, can we meet tomorrow at Saheliyon ki baari?"

He hesitated for a moment before hitting the send button, for the first time in his life.

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Adhira and Ridhi were having a conversation about Adhira's marriage. Ridhi was excited to hear about the idea of Adhira's marriage but she felt a tinge of sadness that Adhira had initially declined the proposal.

As they were discussing the situation, Adhira received a text message from Adwait. Surprised by his message, she interrupted her conversation with Ridhi, saying, "Ridhi, Ridhi, sun naa."

[ Ridhi, listen]

Ridhi, eager to know what was going on, responded, "Haan, kya hua ab?"

[ yes, what happened now?]

Adhira shared the news, "Mr. Rathod ne text kiya hai."

["Mr. Rathod has texted."]

Ridhi was taken aback, "Kya? Arey yaar Adwait bol na, kya Mr. Rathod bol rahi hai, usne bhi bola hai na Adwait bolne"

["What? Adwait, you mean?He also asked you to call him Adwait, right?"]