A month later...

The incident which happened in Abhiraj's office is long forgotten by him. But it's not the same case with Ivaan and Ishika.

Ivaan is getting separately tutored by the teachers of the school, as promised by Abhiraj.

And for Ishika, well her family is busy finding marriage proposals for her. Despite her getting rejected by numerous families. Though Ishika still try to be happy, hoping she'll get married to a good man.

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10:00 am. Sunday.

At Abhiraj's home

"Tejaswini jii after seeing Abhiraj's kundali, the only assumption I can make is that he can't get married to any girl. Due to a dosh forming in his chart, his kundali needs to match with the girl's chart. And her chart should also have the same dosh forming in 8th house." Pandit Ji informs Tejaswini, Abhiraj's mother.

Tejaswini is already tensed her son's behaviour towards them.
But after hearing pandit Ji, all her hope about his marriage feels diminishing.

"But pandit Ji how will we be able to find a girl with a chart like that? And even if we do, what if she doesn't match my son's standard." Tejaswini points out her worries.

"As far as I can analyse
his chart, the girl whom he'll get married to will definitely be a homemaker. She'll be a girl who'll put effort to keep the family together.

But as you are saying will she match his standards, then no. She'll be very different from him, looks wise. From the indications I am getting, she'll be a cancerian, someone who's sensitive,Short height, dark skin." Pandit Ji says to her, not wanting to hide anything which could create problems in Abhiraj's life.

"If our daughter-in-law will be the way you are describing her to be, Abhiraj will never agree to this. She'll not fit in our social circle." Tejaswini says to pandit Ji, clearly not liking the description given by him.

"Abhiraj can get married to whomever he wants. But in the end, the girl whom he'll settle down with and spend his whole life will be the one who is written in his destiny.

You can fight your fate but can't win from it. Rest is your
decision."

Tejaswini nods, understanding the depth of the situation.

Nothing is important more than the kid's happiness for a mother.

"Then how we will find a girl like that?" She asks.

"Situation will align themselves, don't worry.

I have to go to some other families too, they are looking for a groom. I will check the girls' chart.

Let's see what happens. Because this month is the best for the marriage of your son." Pandit Ji informs her.

"Okay. Then I am giving you the duty of finding a bride for my son. And as said just the kundali should match, that's all. I have no benchmarks for the girl."

Tejwasini tells pandit Ji.

"You don't worry Tejaswini ji. Abhiraj is like a grandson to me, I'll make sure to bring a good Rishta. But be prepared for what I informed you. Now I'll take my leave."

With this the priest leaves the Rajvansh Mansion. Leaving behind a tensed Tejaswini, who is worried for her son.

"Mum, do you think Bhai will agree?"
Arjun asks earning a glare from Tejaswini.

"I mean even if for a second we believe that Bhai agrees to get married, but do you think he'll marry the girl uncle( pandit Ji ) will suggest?" Arjun tries to explain his viewpoint, not willing to get scolded by his mom.

"You don't worry about that. I'll see what to do. Just keep your mouth shut." With that Tejaswini leaves for her room.

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At Ishika's place.

Ishika's pov.

I don't know why I am drowsy. Even though I haven't  done any work except for my job.

God....and on top of that my family. They are hell-bent on getting me married. Sometimes it feels as if I am breathing the life out of them, and they are wanting get rid me.

Well, obviously I understand we all have to get married one day, and even I want to have my own family.

But that doesn't infer they'll compel me to oblige to their words.

"Shortee!!" Ivaan climbs on my back, interrupting my thoughts.

I am lying on my bed, by my stomach.

"Yeah...?"

"What will happen to me if you'll get married?" Ivaan asks in his delicate voice.

I smile slightly, this thing didn't even cross my mind.

Maybe because I always knew the answer. But I don't want Ivaan to think about all this right now.

I turned around and made Ivaan lie down beside me.

"Do you even know what a marriage means?" I kiss his cheeks softly, keeping his head in my arms.

And covering both of us in a thin blanket. Weather has become a little cold due to continuous downpours. It's still raining.

"Yes," Ivaan says looking at me with his cute emerald eyes.

"You'll leave everyone here, and go to someone else's house who will take care of you like a queen and love you like you are their princess?"

I am startled, where the hell did he hear all this stuff from? He is absolutely right about the first part but does the latter thing actually happens...Only people in that situation know.

"How do you know about all this baby?" I ask.

" I have read several books and saw cartoons also." Ivaan says, trying to shove his hair which were coming in front of his eyes.

" I asked chote Nanu (Ishika's uncle) also." He adds.

"Where did you hear about my marriage Ivaan," I ask, tugging his hair behind his ears.

"I was playing in the lobby with Ria maasi when I heard badi naani (Ishika's Dadi) telling Naani (Ishika's mom) to take out some chart of yours because an uncle is coming to check it and he has a marriage proposal for you.

And said me not to come out when that uncle is here." Ivaan tells.

Well, that's a piece of news. They all did not find it necessary to tell me about this. Moreover, what was the need for dadi to say all this to Ivaan?

I will never agree with her decision, I'll make sure that she and everyone realize it as soon as possible.

"Will you leave me?" Tears pricked his eyes making my eyes moist. A soft cry left his mouth as he hid his face into my neck.

I quickly make him lay on me, removing his face from my neck. His reddened eyes are looking up at me in sadness, my lips quiver seeing him in this state. Its apparent that he is too disheartened seeing all the things happening around him.

I quickly droppe a trail of kisses on his face, clutching him in a tight hug.

"Shhh, baby. Why will I leave you? You are my champ and shortee won't leave her baby anywhere. You'll be with me for as long as you want. Yeah. Now stop crying." I say, wiping the tears from his face.

"Are you....crying...because of me?" Ivaan hiccups.

I touch my face, feeling dampness there.

I didn't even know that I was crying.

Quickly wiping my face, I smiled. Not wanting him to get more sadder.

"Nooo...I just got overwhelmed. Why will I cry because of you? You are such a sweet little baby. How can you make anybody cry? And especially your shortee. Hmm." I flick his nose. A smile automatically came to his face.

Ivaan drops a wet kiss on my face and takes me in a bear hug.

"Don't ever leave me." He whispers.

I get a smile on my face listening to him.

              To be continued...

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