Not by Choice
Intro
Ishani/Fl
Life was always just wishful thinking. Everything I've ever wanted was beyond what I'm supposed to get. So yeah, I just learned to dream with my eyes open yet be painfully aware of my reality.
Ishani/Fl
Oh shit! I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Ishani daughter of Akash and Rani. As the youngest I'm the sweetheart of the house. And then there's my brother Swastik bhai. My biggest bully and my saviour.
Nihith
Life is bullshit. No matter what you do, you will be stuck in an endless loop. Love is the greatest lie of all conjured to keep you delusional. Once you stop walking the loop and stop believing their lies, you'll know.
Nihith
In a world where nothing matters, my family matters to me. I live and breathe for them. If anything disturbs their peace, I'll hunt it down and ruin it to shreds.
Ishani/Fl
Join us on our life's biggest rollercoaster. And live through us, all the joys and the pains. And remember love is right around the corner.
Nihith
Yeah and the world is round.
Ishani/Fl
Krishna you found a really nice guy to partner me up with. It's so obvious I'm your least favourite.
Nihith
I don't believe in God.
Nihith
Let's see how Ms. Krishna's least favourite makes me fall in love.
The crack in my Sky
Ishani and her family were having breakfast together in the diner area. They were having lighthearted conversation.
Akash/Fl dad
Ishani beta, I think it's time to start thinking about marriage don't you think?
Rani/Fl mom
Exactly, Akash. I've been trying to get her to consider it but she just won't. Your daughter only listens to you. Tell her.
Ishani/Fl
Paa, not you too. I'll get married only after becoming financially independent. And it was you who told me the importance of being independent.
Akash/Fl dad
I did. But you're 25 already. I believe this is the right time for marriage.
Ishani/Fl
It's not that easy Dad. I'm not mentally ready to get into that kind of commitment. I don't want to live a life like mom's. I don't wanna sacrifice everything until there's nothing left of me.
Rani/Fl mom
Your life won't be like mine. And maybe if I'd made the right decisions I wouldn't have been here. Your life will be different. Cause you are different. You're not me.
Ishani/Fl
I don't want to get married.
Akash/Fl dad
Do you love someone?
Ishani/Fl
Wha- that has nothing to do with any of this. But no.
Akash/Fl dad
Ishani beta. Everything has to be done in its time. Just trust your baba. I'll never push you down a pit hole. And you'll always have us. There's nothing to fear.
Ishani/Fl
You're not gonna listen to me anyways. Why bother creating an illusion as if I have a choice?
Rani/Fl mom
Ishani that's no way to take to your father!
Ishani gets up and leaves.
Swastik/Fl bro
I agree with her.
Akash/Fl dad
*Glares at him* Did you go through the documents I gave you?
Akash/Fl dad
I gave those to you 2 days ago.
'Such a disappointment' *mumbles*
Not anymore??
Ishani and her best friend Akriti are at a cafe.
Akriti/Fl bestie
What's wrong?
Ishani/Fl
Nothing's wrong. They are the same and that's the problem.
Ishani/Fl
My parents want me to get married.
Akriti/Fl bestie
what the hell!!😵😵
Ishani/Fl
Dad thinks it's the right time for me to get married so now he won't listen to anyone. It's so frustrating. They just won't understand. Getting married is not a joke. And I don't want to end up like them. Never understanding each other and only ever breaking the other person's heart.
Akriti/Fl bestie
But it could be different. It's not all bad. Your parents are just one example not the damn condition. So it could really be different.
Ishani/Fl
I don't wanna gamble my whole life. What about my career. I have too much potential. I can't become someone's wife whose only work is to cook and clean.
Akriti/Fl bestie
I understand. But you know me. I got married and now I am happy. I don't know how but I got lucky with my husband and my in-laws. Maybe you'll be lucky too.
Ishani/Fl
That's just wishful thinking 😮💨
Akriti/Fl bestie
So did you manage to sell your painting?
This is the painting they are talking about.
Akriti/Fl bestie
Anyone who sees it will know you're a hopeless romantic.
Ishani/Fl
That painting has so much of my heart. And it breaks my heart to even think of selling it. One person even said they'd pay 10000 dollars for it. That's like 8 lakhs. That much money for a newbie artist will only happen in dreams.
Akriti/Fl bestie
Then what are you thinking about. Give it to them nah?
Ishani/Fl
No. I can't bring myself to do it.
Akriti/Fl bestie
You won't listen to me anyways. Do whatever you want.
Ishani/Fl
What can I say I'm my father's daughter.
Both laugh together forgetting about their problem.
Akriti/Fl bestie
Bro! Is that Nihith??
Turns to look at the direction she's pointing at.
The moment Isha looks at him, time seems to slow down. Suddenly her heart starts beating fast.
Akriti/Fl bestie
Your man is here for you babes.
Ishani/Fl
Oh shut up. He's not my man.
Akriti/Fl bestie
You sure??
Ishani/Fl
I had a crush on him when I was 18 okay?? Not anymore. It's been seven years.
Akriti/Fl bestie
The blush on your cheeks says a different story tho. 😏
Ignores her. Suddenly Nihith looks at her. And they make eye contact. Isha freezes, she forgets to even breathe.
Then Nihith gives an acknowledging nod and leaves without sparing a second glance.
Isha looks down feeling shaken.
Akriti/Fl bestie
*clears throat* So? Not anymore huh?😏😏
Ishani/Fl
Whatever makes you sleep at night.
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