"Kratik has all ready said, what about you Sonal beta?" His father asked looking at my dee wanting her yes.

Sonal dee looked back at the floor again. I could understand her state of mind. I was the witness. I knew she would be unable to answer in this situation.

I had to do something but don't know what.

"Sonal?" My mother asked putting a comforting hand on Dee's shoulder.

But before I could say something, Kratik ji interrupted.

"If you allow, Can I talk to Sonal again?" I was astonished to see the polite Kratik ji. It was like one eighty degree turn.

"Oh okay" My mother said a little hesistantly. My parents didn't want to pressurise Dee.

"You too Aesha" Kratik ji looked at me with a small smile.

I nodded ny head without any choice. Also it will buy us more time.

I pulled Sonal dee with me to my room. She was unable to walk on her own due to the shock. I could feel Kratik ji's footsteps behind.

Once inside my room, I turned back and looked at him asking for explanation.

My expression delievered the same thing that I wanted, to get to the point.

Kratik ji nodded in understanding.

"Sonal" He called my dee to get her look up. Sonal dee stared back at him.

"I know you both are surprised but I promise you what I said downstair was true. I do like you Sonal"

"How?" My dee Whispered.

"I know its strange because of my earlier behaviour."

"Yes, it is but can you get to the point instead of moving in circles?" I asked impatiently.

"Okay Aesha"He smiled "I had visited many girls before you for the marriage and everywhere they were expecing to marry an NRI, no matter how I behaved. But for the first time, someone fought back to me for my rude behaviour no matter how polite she was and of course how can I forget her protective sister." Kratik ji said and smirked looking at me.

I knew, I was blushing hard like Sonal dee.

"I felt it was first time, someone saw me as only Kratik and not an NRI Kratik" Kratik ji sighed.

I looked at Sonal dee, she was looking at the floor and blushing. While Kratik ji was staring at her as if looking at a star that could only shine his life.

Was it the start of a new love story that could be told to generation after generation? Was this arrange marriage going to turn into a love one?

"But I do have a question" I interrupted the silent atmosphere.

"What is it?" Kratik ji asked curiously. I think he thought his explanation was enough.

"How do we believe you?Kratik ji, you didn't stood up for the right when your mother was saying those rubbish things. How can my sister trust that you will stand up for her for the rest of life?" I asked in a serious mode. I wanted answers. I knew it was not my place to ask. But she was my sister, who was always with me. And I had to stand up for her.

Kratik ji sighed "I know I should have objected it. My father and I have always tried to change my mother's mind but its hard. I have a sister you know and I love her as much as you both love each other. My mother doesn't neglect her but still there is a part which lacks a little devotion" He was really sad to say all these. He was afraid for his sister and care was visible.

This gave me a little hope that maybe he could be given a chance.

"But If she makes my sister's life a hell? What if you both have a daughter in future and your mother hate her?" I enquired. I knew I was acting like an elder rather than younger sister. I was acting like a parent but I knew I only had the chance to ask these.

"I can asure you that no matter what happens I will never stand for wrong. Sonal, I cannot stop my mother from speaking but I can promise my love and devotion to you.You can trust me to stand for you the next time. I would stand up for my daughter, please give me a chance if you can.I know its strange coming from an NRI but its the real me. I want to have the love your family has, anyone can see how protective and loving you all are of each other. " All this time they were both staring each other and I felt myself as an intruder.

After about a minute or two, I cleared my throat to get their attention. They both looked away and blushed. It was funny to see Kratik ji blushing.

Aww, how cute it was!

"I will leave you to decide Sonal. But I do really like you, genuinely" Kratik ji offered a smile and turned back on his heels.

He walked out of room and his muscle were tense. He was nervous about my Dee's answer. His future dependent on it and from what I felt he had already imagined his life with Sonal dee. He had already handes his heart to dee.

"What should I do now?" Sonal dee whispered.

I looked at her and took her hands in mine.

"Do what your heart says dee. It's your life and no one can force you to decide something."

"Do you think he was telling truth?"

"What do you think?" I asked

"I-I think yes" Sona dee stuttered.

I smiled "Me too"

"So should I say yes?" Sonal dee looked at me expectedly.

"Listen to your heart dee"

"It felt different with him. He-he was able to bring out the self that was hidden somewhere" Sonal dee whispered emotionally.

"I think you both looked cute together and the way he was staring at you was pretty romantic" I smirked watching Sonal dee blush harder.

"Thank you for being the best sister anyone could ever" Sonal dee had tears in her eyes.

"I know I am the best" I smirked and we laughed together.

Our laughter was interrupted by the entry of Mamma.

"Sonal beta, what do you think?" Maa asked corncerned.

"Maa, Do you like him?" Dee asked

"He is a good boy.Before you cam downstairs, he was talking to us with utmost respect and well mannered. But we would not pressurize you for anything Sonal. Its upto you to decide" Maa said holding dee's hand in hers.

"I think yes, maa" Sonal dee replied looking at maa nervously.

"Are you sure beta? It's about your whole life and you have already seen Mrs.Atri" mamma asked again.

"I know" Sonal dee replied

"Maa no one is perfect. Maybe Sonal dee could change Mrs.Atri's mind." I encouraged my mother. I wanted to give them some positive vibrants so that they could be sure.

I had seen the spark of love igniting between Kratik ji and Sonal dee and I didn't want it to fade away somewhere. I wanted my dee to always have love in her life. I didn't want her to be trapped in a loveless arrianged marriage.

Maa nodded agreeing.

"So its a yes then?" Maa asked confirming

Sonal dee nodded her head. Maa cried and pulled her into a hug.

"Oh my child grew up so soon" Tears were flowing down.

I joined their hug. How could I miss such a lovely moment!

We walked downstairs where everyone was waiting.

"Sonal, what is your decision beta?" Miny bua asked

Sonal dee looked at papa "Papa I would only say yes, if you do" she smiled at papa.

For us, our family was everything. And our parents opinion really mattered.

Papa came forward and brushed his hands lovingly on dee's head "I would be happy with what you say."

Sonal dee nodded and smiled

"So, is it a yes?" Miny bua asked again. She was impaitient.

Sonal dee nodded her head shly while looking down at floor.

"Yay!" Miny bua shouted and came forward to hug Mrs. Atri then to my mother.

Everyone was smiling so much that it could light up a city. My mother had happy tears in her eyes. While my papa was emotional.

I hugged my sister tightly.

"I am so happy for you dee! Love you so much" I hugged her again while she hugged me back.

Everyone, one by one congratulated Dee and Kratik ji.

It was my turn to congratulate Kratik ji.

I went forward towards him and hold my hand to shake with him.

"Congratulation Kratik ji!" I smiled.

"Thank you" he shaked back smiling.

"Beta, you can call him your Jija ji now. You have the right" Mrs Atri said smiling. It was strange to hear about our rights from her.

"Actually, I would like Aesha to be my sister more than sister in law" Kratik ji said bringing everyone's attention on him.

It was really touching for me. It was not so normal to have a cool sister and brother in law relationship. I think this showed how nice he was.

I could also see Sonal dee was proud of her decision. She was smiling at us.

"Thats so sweet of you Kratik" my mother said.

"Please call me beta"Kratik ji smiled at ny mother.

My mother nodded and smiled "Han beta"

Kratik ji turned back towards me and asked again "So Aesha do you agree?"

"Yes, thank you. It would be great to have a brother to call my own." His smile could touch the sky on hearing my reply.

"But don't think that I will leave you if you hurt my sister ever! You will have to face the wrath of a sister in law" I warned.

Everyone laughed at my dialogue.

Kratik ji Raised his hands up in defeat "Yes sir!" He was immitating like a soldier.

I couldn't stop myself from laughing. It was a blissful day.

Mrs. Atri gave shagun to dee as a token of acceptance in her family.

Everyone was chatting but Sonal dee amd Kratik bhaya couldn't chat with each other due to everyone's presence so I devised a plan and got them out of there to spend some time alone with each other.

Meanwhile I called Arnav to give him the good news.

He picked up the phone after several seconds.

"Hmm. Hi Ashu" He said sleepily. My heart beat faster than ever to hear my nickname from him.

"Arnav, I have a good news!" I said excitedly.

"Tell me"

"Sonal dee's marriage has been fixed!" I squealed.

"Oh wow. Congrats" Arnav was happy with my happiness.

I explained him everything about how the situation turned one eighty degree and all this time he was listening attentively.

"Oh Arnav, I am so happy that Dee can find love"

"What about you Aesha? Don't you want love in your life?" Arnav asked out of nowhere.

"Umm.. I never thought about it. I don't know. I don't know whether someone will accept me with my flaws and with a true heart" I hesistated.

"Aesha, you are a nice girl. Anyone will be lucky to have you. Only an idiot will refuse you" Arnav assured me. But his assurance was not enough for me. Somewhere I wanted him not to be that idiot.

"Thank you, thats so sweet of you" I whispered because my voice had become heavy with sadness.

I didn't know why I was being so much emotional.

"I didn't just say that to cheer you up. I do believe that." He was serious.

I didn't say anything. I had no reply.

I heard Arnav sigh.

"Tell congratulations to Sonal dee and I will bring Misha and my sister to meet you day after tomorrow. Would it be alright?" He asked

"Yes!" I was excited to meet Misha, Arnav's little angel.

Arnav chuckled. "Bye Aesha"

"Bye, Arnav"

It was really true. No one can predict the future. Who knew Arnav or Kratik ji could be so different than they looked.

Its easy to judge a person but it's difficult to understand them truly.

Love is not something you choose or give intentionally. It just happens, anywhere and anytime. It has no limits and no rules.

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Thank you everyone for reading this. I have been getting lots of nice messages and I am really happy to read them. I am thankful to wattpad that it didn't only give me appreciation but also nice friends.

Its really hard to gain someone's trust. But it is a treasure once you gain it.

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So what about you friends? Do you want your love to be like Kratik or Arnav?

And did you expect this change in Kratik?

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