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Saptarshi and Aratrika reached Saptarshi's house.

Akash and Kanika went back to Akash's house . Though they both insisted that they wanted to be here for the newly wedded couple, Saptarshi assured them that they would be alright.

Saptarshi looked towards Aratrika whose face turned due to crying and silently one or two tears were rolling down her cheeks. She was looking down.

He could understand what she was feeling after her family's decision of driving them out like this.

He couldn't understand why her family had been so cruel towards her, who was such an obedient person and loved them with everything within her.
How could her family have a kind of vengeance towards her because being a widow wasn't in her hand!! Yes she didn't do the right thing by running away with her late husband ,so her family could have anger for her.
But the way they treated her so far was something unexpected..especially after she had lost her husband.

Saptarshi somewhere feels jealous of her late husband whom she has loved dearly …but again there is no reason for that as he is dead already.

Sometimes he doubts in the last one month that the love her family has shown towards is true or not. But again he thinks why will they fake their love for her because there is no reason for them!!

He is aware of the fact that this time they have made the wrong decision of running away . If Aratrika's previous decision of running away can make her family cruel towards her ,he doesn't know what will happen this time.

And he will do anything to protect her.

Though they have done wrong by running away, marrying each other isn't a wrong decision …. never can be and Saptarshi knows that very well.

But right now his main concern was his mother. He doesn't know what she will do when she sees them.

Whatever it is, he is ready to face them.

Saptarshi wiped Aratrika's tears which made Aratrika look up at him . He blinked his eyes and held her hand in his firmly. She held his hand back in her grip.

They walked towards the door and rang the doorbell.

Aratrika was nervous. She didn't know how Saptarshi's mother would react.

After some time ,the door was opened by Sanchita . She looked at them with wide eyes and a small smile crept on her lips. But within seconds it was gone and she informed Saptarshi in a whisper, "Aabohawa valo noi ekdom.(The weather is not good at all.) All the best to you both."

Aratrika's heart dropped to her stomach in fear and Saptarshi let out a sigh ..he was expecting that.

Then they heard footsteps and Sanchita turned around. They looked in front of them to see Siddhartha, Sanonda and Piyali standing there.

Piyali came and stood in front of them.

"Here they are. Wow!! I mean ultimately you did what I told you not to." Piyali said in a sarcastic tone.

Aratrika was already informed by Saptarshi that his mother was against their Marriage just after they got married.

Now hearing her, Aratrika who was already afraid became more nervous and afraid.

Last evening After they made the plan of marriage, Saptarshi informed his family about his decision to marry Aratrika.

The first person who opposed the decision was Piyali.

"I told you before and I am telling you now as well, I won't accept your marriage with that widow. No matter what it is." She said firmly.

But Sanonda and Siddhartha didn't say anything to him.

Only Sanchita supported him.
"I already like Aratrika Di so I am with you in this. But
you have a night to convince our family.  Go convince Baba and Pimoni ,I am sure they will agree if they know how much you love her.
And about Maa, Don't worry, I will convince her.
But never let go of your love."
Saptarshi hugged his sister dearly.

After that Saptarshi talked with Siddhartha ,Piyali and Sanonda. Siddhartha and Sanonda  got convinced when they saw Saptarshi's love for Aratrika in his eyes.
But the same thing didn't happen with Piyali.

She didn't get convinced.

When Piyali passed her final decision, Siddhartha and Sanonda were doubting about the marriage thing. But Saptarshi assured them.
"I know my Maa..and I know my Aratrika as well . I am sure that Aratrika will win her heart and Maa won't be able to ignore her when she sees what a gem of a person she is. Aratrika knows how to respect and love a person, I am sure that her love will make my Maa accept her as a part of the family. "

So the next day Siddhartha and Sanonda went along with Saptarshi to complete the marriage and Sanchita tried to make her mother understand.
Piyali was adamant.

Right now seeing her only Son standing along with that girl whom she had rejected, Piyali's blood started to boil in anger. But more than anger, what she felt was hurt.
She was hurt because even after knowing her decision, Saptarshi chose to marry this girl  against his mother's consent. She felt disrespected and unloved.

Saptarshi could see how disappointed his mother was. He was feeling guilty seeing the disappointment and hurt in her eyes.

Saptarshi tried to hold his mother's hand but Piyali jerked it away. Saptarshi felt hurt but ignored it because he knew that his mother was more hurt than him and he deserved it as well.

"Maa, I know that you are hurt because I didn't respect your decision. But I was helpless ,Maa. Aratrika's Jethu was forcing her to marry that guy who used to harass her physically whenever he came to their house." Saptarshi tried to make his mother understand.

Everyone present there was shocked. Piyali was also shocked but her hurt and anger were more than other emotions.

Aratrika gasped hearing him.
How did he come to know about that? She thought to herself.

Understanding her question, Saptarshi said to her, " Kanika told me everything. "

When Saptarshi got the information from Kanika ,he was a minute away from breaking that Santanu's head . But He chose to control himself because his main concern during that time was firstly  marrying Aratrika and Secondly saving her from Santanu.

Aratrika somewhere felt hurt. She thought that Saptarshi married her just to save her from Santanu. It wasn't love.

But his next words made her feel ashamed of herself for doubting him.

Saptarshi once again turned towards his mother, " But that wasn't the main reason ,Maa. The main reason was our admiration towards each other.
We both like each other a lot.
I Don't know about her but I love her a lot. I can't imagine anyone other than her as my wife.
How can I let go off the person whom I love?" He said with honesty.

"But what about my opinion? My consent?
Do I really matter to you? Do you really love me or respect me ,Saptarshi?
I think you don't… because if you did ,you wouldn't have married her. " Piyali said to him . Hurt was evident in her tone.

"Maa, please ,you know that I love you very much. I respect you a lot.
But I also love her. And I want to leave with both of you….with my whole family which includes you,  Baba, Pimoni, Chutki (Sanchita) and Aratrika, my wife as well.
I know that we did the wrong thing by going against your wishes but trust me , I don't regret marrying her…My decision to marry her isn't wrong one.
Please Maa, give us a chance…give me a chance to prove to you that I have married a girl who is perfect for me, for us and for our house and give her a chance to show who she is as a person irrespective of her age ,her past. " Saptarshi pleaded to his mother.

"Piyali, We all know Saptarshi doesn't take a wrong decision. We also know that Aratrika is a well mannered girl  ..we have seen her ,known her as well.
I know that they did the wrong thing by hastily making a decision hastily…but please give them a chance. " Siddhartha tried to make her understand.

"Maa , Please. Everyone deserves a second chance Maa." Sanchita said.

Piyali looked at everyone's face and took a deep breath.

" Okay Saptarshi, you want to stay with all of us including her ,right?
Then stay here.
But I won't accept this marriage…as I said earlier I won't accept a widow as my son's wife who is also older than my son.
She will stay in this house but she will not get my acceptance as a daughter in law.
I  want to see what she is hiding behind her innocent face.
I also want to see how she trapped my son with her fake charms. " Piyali said ,glaring at Aratrika.

"Oh one more thing, she will be staying in the guest room because that's what she is…my unwanted guest. I won't let your evil shadow fall on my son." Piyali said, making everyone shocked.

"What is this nonsense? They are already married…how can you do that?" Siddhartha asked in disbelief.

"Why? Why can't I do that? I want the best for my son and I will do everything for that. I could have thrown her out of the house but I didn't because I am not heartless. And I am sure that she doesn't have any problem with my decision….do you,Aratrika?" Piyali asked with a smirk.

Aratrika didn't dare to look up. She was silently crying due to her fate.

Saptarshi was about to protest but Aratrika held his hand to stop him.

Everyone, including Piyali, noticed it.

Others sympathized with the girl but Piyali smirked.
"Great actress !!" She thought to herself.

"Enjoy your stay here." Piyali sarcastically greeted Aratrika and left from there.

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