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After the small meet with Triloknath, Arohi was very disturbed. She wasn't able to have the courage to deny the old man's request and on the other hand she wasn't ready to marry Abhishek.

Abhishek on the other side was also disturbed for the same. He was staying at his penthouse to avoid his family and the topic of marriage. He was against the idea of getting himself hitched.

Whereas their families didn't leave a chance to convince both of them. But they both were adamant with their decision.

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Abhishek came to Mehra Mansion after a week after getting continuous calls and texts from his mother. As he entered house he saw Ashika fully indulged in her project, so he decided to tease her. He stood behind her "BOOM" Ashika screamed.

"Bhai you scared me" she said keeping her hand on her heart and started punching him. Hearing her scream everyone came to the hall to find both the siblings fighting like dog and cat. Everyone shook their head and laughed.

Getting tired of the fight they both sat on the sofa. Butler bought him water and he drank it in one go.

"God you both grow up" Suket scolded after seeing a messed up hall. They both laughed looking at each other, everyone also joined them.

After having dinner, Abhishek went to his room. He sat on his bead, leaning his bead  back thinking something, just then he heard a knock and his eyes snapped towards the door to find Suket standing there, he smiled and walked in holding a file.

"This is the file for Monday's meeting" he forwarded the file and sat next to him. "What were you thinking?" he asked.

"Nothing dad just about the meeting" he said while going through the file.

"Lie" he snapped and laughed. "Abhi I know you son. You were thinking about the marriage right" Abhishek looked at him and nodded. Suket understood his son's silence and said "She is a sweet and responsible girl Abhi and even comes from a reputed family. Then what is the issue son?"

"Dad there is no issue, it's just that I don't want to marry her or anyone" hearing which Suket laughed and added "When I was of your age I also said the same son.  But the moment I saw your mom my decision changed in a jiffy"

Abhishek was shocked hearing the newfound information. "You can't live your life alone. At some stage you are going to need a partner to be with you, understand you, and love you. We are not going to be by your side always" he then added.  "I am not forcing you son, but you know your grandfather. He has made all the mind to make Arohi a part of this family. I know you won't like it but he went to meet her and convince her" Abhishek was shocked hearing this.

"What!!" she said. "Abhi it would be better that you agree for this marriage willingly else you know your grandfather will find a way" Suket added and left the room.

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Abhishek's POV:

Everyone was sitting in the garden having their tea. "Good morning everyone" I wished but I could sense tension in the environment.

"Have a seat" Dadu said and I took a seat in front of him. From his tone I can definitely tell that something is wrong.

"What's the matter guys" I asked looking towards each one of them, but to my surprise my family decided to keep quiet.

"Oh god what the hell is wrong now" my conscience said

"Well from past few days everything is wrong Abhi"

"Will you guys say something?" I asked irritated+worried

"Abhi I have a wish will you fulfil it for me" finally dadu said somethin. "Of course dadu. You know I will fulfil all your wishes" I added.

"Think before you promise son, don't go back on your words later" dadu said This all is freaking me out now

"Why would I dadu? You know that I will never disobey you. I promise you just have to command and the task will be done" I said looking straight into his eyes.

"Great then. I want you to marry Arohi"

"What the heck!" I stood up with a jerk. I can't believe this, how can he say something like this.

"Mind your language young man. And yes what you heard is correct. I want you and Arohi to be together. And as I said you can't back off now" he said making me more shocked

"This is not fair dadu, you trapped me in your words" I shouted

"Abhi I know you are angry but please beta we just want your happiness" mom said in a calm voice

"Don't mom, not now" I warned her

"Abhi please. She is a very nice girl and you know I always choose the best for you" mom said in her all time calming tone

"Seriously mom. Can't you see that girl is trying to trap you all in her 'I am so naïve' act" I stated the fact.

"I think you are forgetting what you said a few moments back. You just now said that you will do as I say. Take this as a command or order, your wish, you are are getting married to Arohi and that is final" and here is my dadu, in his bossy nature.

I looked towards dad but he gave me a 'I already warned you son' look. Looking at dadu I can just say one thing 'I am fucked up bad this time' . If it were a normal situation mom would have helped me but looking at her I can say that she is not going to help me, instead try to manipulate me.

I rubbed my palms on my face to calm my anger and left the place the same moment. I can't take this anymore. I can hear my mom calling me but no, it's enough now. I am not going to stop now. If I stop today, then my whole life will be ruined.

I got into my car and drove off to office. The whole day I indulged myself into the work to avoid my temper.

It's been 3 days to the talk and I was still trying to find ways to convince them all.

It was almost midnight, I was doing some work when I got a call from Ashu. I thought that she is calling randomly, whatever happened my baby sister was not at fault, so I decided to pick up the call.

"Hey Ashu" I heard her sobbing "Ashu what happened? Is everything okay? Why are you crying?" hearing her I got worried. I just hope everything is fine.

"Bhai" she cried making me more worried. I took my car eyes and started walking outside.

"What happened tell me Ashu you are freaking me out"

"Bhai dadu.. He fainted.. Mom and dad took him to the hospital" she said with hiccups. I felt like my whole world has fallen upside down. I got so tensed and rushed to the parking, but before that I need to calm Ashu. I can sense how worried she is.

"Ashu don't worry everything will be fine okay. Mom and dad are there n and I am also going to the hospital, don't worry everything will be alright" I said while starting the car "Dadu will be alright" I said to calm both of us she agreed and disconnected the call.

Today the road to the hospital seemed the longest and the toughest. I just wanted to reach the hospital as soon as possible.

When I reached the hospital, I rushed to the room where dadu was. I saw doctors talking with dad and mom was sitting beside dadu talking to him. I feel so relaxed seeing him. He looked towards me and asked me to come. With shaky legs and tears in my eyes I went to him.

"You scared me dadu" I said sitting beside him "What happened? How did you faint?"

"He got a high blood pressure" dad said from behind.

I knew that I am the reason for this. I am at fault. If I had said yes then all this wouldn't have happened. I feel so guilty. I was just thinking about myself and not about my family. I can't loose them, they are my world.

"I am so sorry dadu, all this happened because of me" I held his hand and said " You want me to marry right?" I asked

"You already know my answer Abhi, there is no need for me to repeat" dadu said keeping a straight face

Taking a deep breath, he finally uttered the words his family wanted to hear from him.

"I WILL MARRY AROHI"

As soon as the words left my mouth I could see the happiness in my family's face. This is what matters to me the most, more then anything.

"Really Abhi. You have no idea how happy I am" mom said in her overjoyed voice

"Mom let me finish first please" I said looking at them "I have some conditions" I waited for them to respond.

"Conditions as in?" dadu asked knowing how twisted I am.

"I agreed for what you guys wanted. I am ready to marry but after the marriage I want you guys to give us privacy. I don't want a big fat marriage as I don't want the media to know about the marriage. I want both of us to get comfortable with each other, then we will announce as per your wish. If you guys agree to these conditions then I am ready to marry her" I completed.

"But Abh.." mom was interrupted in between by dadu as he said "You indeed are my grandson. Fine I have no issue with your conditions. I just want you to marry Arohi and that is it" dadu said with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Please mom" I looked at her. I know she has many dreams for my marriage but I can't do anything. I am doing what they want me to do, now they will have to agree on this. She nodded her head in acceptance

I can see how happy they all are. It is visible in their eyes.

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Arohi's POV:

I was talking to my parents, who are trying to persuade me for the marriage.

Then mom decided to take her anger out and said, "We've always fulfilled you all your wishes Aru. We let you pursue career of your choice. We never forced or asked you if anything. We Are just asking for one thing and you can't even give us that? Alliances like these are very hard to find. We should be happy as that the Mehra family want you for their son. But look at you denying like a brat. What happened if the  older than you. You know in earlier times there used to be 10-15 years of gap between partners, so cut this age gap thing. And they have already said yes for the marriage, it won't look good if we say no. Just be greatful to Kanhaji and agree for this marriage this instance!"

Listening to this broke my heart. How can mom say this. This is not done. She can't force me. But now I don't have it in me to fight with them anymore. If I hear this word 'MARRIAGE' again I'll loose my mind.

"You want me to marry him right? Fine I will marry Abhishek Mehra! Now stop this marriage marriage rant of yours" I said in anger and disconnected the call.

I can't believe my parents are fine with this marriage. Uhhhhh I am so done with these people. I just want to forget everything and sleep peacefully.

"Peacefully? You just agreed to marry Arohi" said my conscience 

Did I make a mistake by agreeing? Of course I didn't. But if I hadn't agree then this lecture thing would have continued forever.

Uhhh forget it. I have college tomorrow, I need sleep.

To be continued....