Neil went to his house to talk to his Mom.
"Mom! Mom!" Neil searched for his Mom."Calm down Tillu. What happens?" Shweta asked.
" Actually I came to talk about my marriage. I am ready." He said monotonously.
"Really? I am so happy Tillu. Come on I will show you the pic of the girl." Shweta was too excited.
"Mom, Mom.. Wait.. I believe in your choice. I don't wanna see the pic. It's OK. You just let me know about preparations and meetings." Neil said distractedly.
"Ok. I will fix the meeting. You just be ready." Shweta said.
"And Mom. I will be staying here from now." Neil gave his Mom another surprise.
He was not ready to face Avni again. And going to that apartment was like living all those moments again...
"Wow Tillu.. Are you OKs?? You are giving me shock after shock today." Shweta intrigued.
"Yup Mom I m ok.. I am in my room. Just inform me about the plan." Neil said and went to his room.
He wanted sometime alone.
In Mehta house-
"Hetal, have you informed Avni?" Dayawanti asked.
"No Maa." Hetal replied.
"Call her and tell her there is some important function at home. And have you bought any dress for her?"
Dayawanti asked again.
"I will inform her. And yes Ma, I have bought a dress for her. " Hetal said with a smile.
"We all know, that girl do not take care of herself. And she wouldn't have any proper dress for family functions. She has distanced herself from us. And somewhere it's my fault too. I will try to mend our relationship. I will bring my Avni back. " Dayawanti said with moist eyes.
"Maa, Khanna's will be here tomorrow by 6 p.m." Hetal informed.
"Ok go and start preparing for tomorrow. They are coming to see our daughter. And above all Neil is perfect to become our son-in-law. " Dayawanti said, excitement visible in her voice.
Hetal nodded and went to make preparation. Avni was informed. At first she was denying but they said that without her the function will not be held. So, she agreed.
Next day, around 6 p.m-
At Khanna house -
"Tillu, are you ready? " Shweta asked.
"Yes Maa. I am ready." Neil said without any excitement.
He was still thinking about Avni. She was the first and last thing on his mind. He questioned himself whether he is doing the right thing to that girl or not. But then he has to do this for his family. He has to forget about Avni. And he has to inform that girl about his past.
Khanna's got ready and went for Mehta house. Neil was unaware of the place where he was going.
At Mehta House-
"Avni, Rhea, Amol, are you all ready?" Hetal asked them from the hall.
They all said," Yes Maa.. We all are ready. "
They came downstairs.
Avni was looking fab in her traditional attire. In her golden lehnga with curly hair, half up half down.
Rhea was as usual looking sexy in her off shoulder gown and open hair.
Amol was too looking handsome in his formal suit pant.
"Rhea, I am here only because of you. If it was not for you I would not have been here." Avni said Rhea with bored expression.
"Babes, chill.. This is my day. And you are my lovely sister plus best friend. You have to look enthusiastic. After this function we will go to club. You have your sexy dresses here na?" Rhea was too excited.
(But deep down she was sad. She doesn't want to marry Neil. She doesn't even know him. She was in love with Ali. She hid this from everyone. Because for her, family is first. And if she getting married to Neil makes everyone happy then she was ready to sacrifice her love.)
Yup, Khanna's were coming too see her for Neil.
Well, Avni was unaware of the fact that it was Khanna's who were coming.
" Yup, I have kept few dresses here. In case I want to sneak out from this prison. " Avni said with a laugh.
"Avni, You should talk to Dadi. She keep remembering you." Rhea said ensuring Avni.
"No Rhea. She hates me. She still think that I am the reason for that accident. " Avni's mood was spoiled remembering that incident.
"Avni, come on. Don't remember that incident on this day. And please don't spoil your mood. Let's go they can be here any time." Rhea said pulling Avni in the hall.
Here Khanna's reached Mehta house.
Neil was confused to see where he was. Then reality hit him hard. Did his parents selected Avni to be his bride? At first he felt extremely happy but then he thought Avni not even bothered to tell him that she was getting engaged and she will be furious when she comes to know that Neil is the groom.
But above all he was happy. Happy that he has a chance. He can make Avni fall in love with her. He will give all the love in the world to her. She will be healed by him.
He has a toothy grin on his face when he was walking to the gate.
"Why are you smiling so wide Tillu?" Shweta asked Neil.
"Nothing Mom. You are just best. You knew where my happiness lies. " Neil said excitedly.
"Ohhh. I m so happy that you are happy. " Shweta said.
They went inside the house. Hetal welcomed them. They started introducing every member.
Avni saw Neil and was dumbstruck. Neil was the guy with whom Rhea was about to get married. She was feeling betrayed. How Neil can do this to her. He said he loves her and here he was getting married to her sister.
Neil saw Avni and was extremely happy. He was in his own illusion about getting married to Avni.
Their eyes met. Avni's eyes reflected betrayal and sadness while Neil's eyes reflected love and happiness.
Neil frowned at this.
There eyelock was broken by family's interruption.
"Tillu come here. Meet your would be wife Rhea. " Shweta said introducing Rhea to Neil.
Neil got shocked. Here he was thinking that Avni is his bride and the table has turned.
Rhea said hi to Neil with faking a smile. She has seen Neil eyeing Avni and the happiness which reflected his eyes. She knew there is something going in between AvNeil.
She decided to find it out.
"What?" Neil voiced his confusion.
"What? What? We are here to see Rhea. " Shweta said.