Amavasya Ki Raat (Moonless Night) Chapter 6

Rajvardhan Chandravanshi (ML Father)

When did you come? 🤨

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(When you both were doing something naughty!)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Chuckles* Morning 5.

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

*Slaps his shoulder*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Ouch! Maa! *Put the coffee cup down*

—Ruchika's anger boiled over as she slapped Mrityunjay on the shoulder—

—Mrityunjay retreated behind his father, but Ruchika chased him, ladle in hand—

—Mrityunjay made a hasty escape, leaving Ruchika shaken with emotion—

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

Three years, Mrityunjay. Three long years without a word.

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

And now, you suddenly remember us? What brings you back here?

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

You should have just stayed away. 💢💢

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

Your work is your only priority, isn't it? We mean nothing to you. 💢💢

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Pleaded* Maa, please... forgive me. It was dad who sent me away, and I had no idea it would take so long.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

I was trapped, Maa. I couldn't come back, no matter how hard I tried. 😢😢

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Forgive me, Maa. Forgive your son, who loves you more than anything.

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

*Eyes narrowed* Don't try to deceive me, Mrityunjay. 😤😤

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

I know it's all a lie. 💢💢

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

You're shifting the blame to your father to cover up your own mistakes. I won't fall for it. 💢💢

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Cowered, eyes fixed on the ladle still clutched in her hand* Maa, please... have mercy.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Forgive me, and I'll do anything you say. Just put down the ladle, please. (⁠•⁠ ⁠▽⁠ ⁠•⁠;⁠)

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

*Abruptly stops ladle still poised in midair* Will you truly listen to everything I say, without question or hesitation?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Nodded fervently* (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠) Yes, Mother! I'll agree to anything! Just please, forgive me!

—3 hours later—

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Mom...

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

Yes my son, who loves me more than anything. (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Shut his mouth after hearing the lines*

Karishma Narayan (FL Mother)

Beta Mrityunjay, why aren't you having any?

Karishma Narayan (FL Mother)

I made these specially for you, thinking you young people are always so particular about their diets.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Yes, t-thank you aunty.

—The Chandravanshi family arrived at the Narayan residence, eager to arrange a marriage between their son Mrityunjay and the Narayan's daughter—

—Mrityunjay, tried to oppose to the idea, but—

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

*Pinched his thigh, whisper* Behave well, they are your future mother-in-law and father-in-law, if you make even a single mistake – you know what I can do. ☺️☺️

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Gulps, nervously nodded* Yes, Maa, absolutely.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(I'll play along for now, but I'll quietly ruin this whole show!)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(Maa will be devastated, she'll be heartbroken, but it's a necessary evil!)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(I owe this to myself, to my own sanity.)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(This marriage will never happen, no matter what the cost, no matter the consequences—)

Chand: *Anklets jiggling sound*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Didn't react, sips his coffee* (Offo! Why did they give tea to Papa and coffee to me?)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(I too deserve tea!)

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

*Whisper* Hey damn human, just look up and see your future wife arriving.

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

She is really gorgeous, I must say. (⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(Don't care—)

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

Her open hair and pink suit make her look adorable.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Sighing*

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

You look so cute. *Commented*

Chand: *Smile* "Thank you Aunt."

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(Her voice... it's not bad. Pleasant, I suppose.)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(But I'm not impressed.)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(Not in the least. I've heard better, I'm sure. It's just... familiar, that's all. Nothing special—)

Ruchika Chandravanshi (ML Mother)

Why don't we let the two of them have a conversation? After that, the decision is theirs to make. What do you all think?

Karishma Narayan (FL Mother)

I think that's a wonderful idea, Ruchika ji. Let them get to know each other. After all, it's their life, their decision.

Karishma Narayan (FL Mother)

*Nodded at her daughter*

Chand: *Nods, looked at her future husband*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Looking at his father, whisper* Wish me luck.

Rajvardhan Chandravanshi (ML Father)

*Whisper* May God ruin your conversation, tathastu.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Secretly touches his knees as taking blessing*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Still hasn't seen her face; eyes are still down*

—GARDEN—

Chand: "Please, have a seat." *Motions to the chair*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Saw her bangles*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Sits down*

Maid: "Sister, the tea is ready."

Chand: "Thank you, bring it over." *Takes the tray and sets it on the table*

Chand: *Sits down across from him*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Sighs inwardly* (It's now or never...)

🖤💋🖤💋🖤