Chapter 1: The Beginning
Dadi (Grandmother)
Aarav, did you confirm with the pandit ji?
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Yes, Dadi. The wedding date is set.
Riya Malhotra (Aarav’s Sister)
OMG, Bhai! You’re actually getting married?! Throws virtual confetti.
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Ignores Riya
Dadi (Grandmother)
Aarav, don’t behave like this. Zara is a wonderful girl, and you’ll see that in time.
Aarav doesn’t reply. The house goes silent for a moment.
Riya Malhotra (Aarav’s Sister)
Zara’s going to be the best thing to happen to this boring house. I already love her. ❤️
Aarav & Rahul - Private chat in Aarav room.
Rahul Oberoi (Aarav’s Best Friend)
So… forced marriage? Really, bro?
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Not forced. Dadi insisted. I didn’t have a choice.
Rahul Oberoi (Aarav’s Best Friend)
That’s literally the definition of forced. 😂
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
I don’t trust her, Rahul. She’s after the money. Manipulated Dadi into all this.
Rahul Oberoi (Aarav’s Best Friend)
You sure about that? She doesn’t seem like the type.
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Doesn’t matter. She’s the type now.
Private Chat: Zara & Maya
Maya Singh (FL Female Best Friend)
Are you okay?
Zara Kapoor (FL)
Define “okay.” I’m about to marry someone who hates me.
Maya Singh (FL Female Best Friend)
It’s not like you had a choice, Z. Your family’s debts needed clearing.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
Doesn’t make it any easier. Aarav barely looks at me, let alone speaks. He made it clear I’m here because his grandmother wants me to be.
Maya Singh (FL Female Best Friend)
That guy needs a personality transplant. But you’ll handle it—you always do.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
I wish I believed that.
Private Chat: Zara & Kabir
Kabir Sharma (FL Male Best Friend)
Heard the news.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
I’m guessing Maya told you?
Kabir Sharma (FL Male Best Friend)
You didn’t think I’d find out? I’m hurt, Kapoor. 😢
Zara Kapoor (FL)
You’ve been away for months. I didn’t think you’d care.
Kabir Sharma (FL Male Best Friend)
Of course I care. You’re marrying a guy who doesn’t deserve you.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
I don’t have much of a choice.
Kabir Sharma (FL Male Best Friend)
There’s always a choice.
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
The wedding is in two days. I assume you’ve seen the arrangements.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
I have. Thank you.
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Don’t thank me. This isn’t a favor.
Zara Kapoor (FL)
I wasn’t implying it was.
Aarav leaves the chat without replying.
Group Chat: Malhotra Mansion
Riya adds Zara to the group chat.
Riya Malhotra (Aarav’s Sister)
Zara, can’t wait to meet you tomorrow! Let’s have a sister-in-law bonding session. 💃
Zara Kapoor (FL)
That sounds lovely, Riya. Thank you for being so kind. 😊
Riya Malhotra (Aarav’s Sister)
Oh, don’t thank me yet. Wait till I show you Aarav’s embarrassing baby photos. 😂
Aarav Malhotra (ML)
Riya, stop.
Riya Malhotra (Aarav’s Sister)
Oops, gotta run before Bhai murders me. Byeee!
Zara smiles at her phone for the first time that day.
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