Beyond the fecade

                                    

                                          
Kashish was immersed in her misery, she tried to distract her mind with office work. Before She decided she would settle in India after getting married to Ariyan but that sentence changed her entire prediction 
"Meet her , Meera my girlfriend "
Ariyan words were echoing in her head.
She forced her stubborn brain not to think about the matter, not given a chance to think about Ariyan , a wonderful future she had dreamt of, one of the cards floating away in the waves. 
How much she tried, his kid-like smiling face flashed in front of her eyes, but she could not get him out of her mind. She tortured herself with the futile game of"what if?"
" What if I had proposed to him 3 years ago while studying in college? What if he accepts me? What if he had not met Meera ?? what if ...""'
"Ria, tomorrow evening we will go to meet Mr. Ranawat and his Son. I talked with him and they said that Nishant wants to meet you, he likes your photo ...Ria...Riaa..."
Kashish was startled suddenly hearing her nickname, she looked at her father who was keeping his hand on her shoulder 
"What happened? kya hua beta ? ?""
Kashish motioned her eyes over the face of her father, she shocked head negative " Nothing , Dad "
"Then , why am I feeling you are looking very disturbed ?""
Kashish smiled lightly and turned her completely to her father , " No Dad Just thinking about tonight's meeting "
Kashish saw his father motioning his concerned eyes , and kept his hand on her head " Ria, if you have any difficulty then I'll cancel this meeting ..I don't want to pressure my daughter. You are free to choose your life partner "
Kashish leaned her head on the shoulders of her father, like a little girl " Dad, for the first time in my life you asked me anything from me . Since childhood I did everything of my choice, and you just accept it ...No Dad I'm not doing anything under the burden of pressure . You have a better experience of life. You see people more than me. Like a successful businessman you are also a good husband , the best father and also a lovely Human being. I believe when you choose a suitable boy for me he will definitely have the best for me "
Kashish gave an assured smile , his father nodded his head and his chest grew wider witnessing her daughter's faith in her parents. He used to think that the next generation should choose their suitable partner upon their will , and seeing his daughter agreeing to arrange marriage in one word makes him surprised . But now his hesitation got clarified, so he decided to think ahead.
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Five days later, on a serene Sunday evening, Nishant arrived at the Malhotra Mansion for dinner, his presence was an unexpected surprise for Sanyogita. As he entered, the room was filled with warm smiles and joyful greetings, a testament to the deep affection her new family shared with him. Sanyogita watched in wonder, having never imagined the strong bond Nishant had with the Malhotras.
The warmth and affection with which the family greeted Nishant only added to her inner turmoil.
As Nishant made his way around the room, he was showered with heartfelt welcomes and blessings from all, his face radiating happiness. Prithvi, beaming with delight, requested Sanyogita to cook Nishant's favorite dishes, a gesture that touched Nishant's heart.
With a forced smile, Sanyogita acquiesced to Prithvi's request, her mind racing with conflicting emotions. As she busied herself in the kitchen, the aroma of exotic spices and savory delights filled the air, a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing inside her.