ch 2
Aranya Dixit
blinks, confused.
From yoga class?
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
Let me guess—his name’s something like... Rajesh the yoga instructor?
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
No no
His name is Ivaan Srivastav, CEO Of architecture firm
Nalina my yoga friend, is his mother.
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
Wait—the Nalina Aunty? The one who brings vegan laddoos?
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
(chuckling):
Yes, that Nalina Aunty.
Aranya Dixit
*frowns slightly, still not convinced*
Aranya Dixit
So you just... decided we’d be a good match?
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
I thought it was worth a try. You've been struggling to find someone.
Aranya Dixit
That doesn’t mean you sign me up for a life partner
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
*gently*
didn’t sign you up. I opened a door.
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
you are smart, strong—but sometimes too careful. I wanted to help.
Aranya Dixit
Help by arranging a whole marriage?
Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)
*chuckles softly*
Just meet him. That’s all. No pressure.
Aranya Dixit
And if I don’t like him?
Anurag Dixit (Fl father)
Then you will not marry him ... Simple as that.
Aranya Dixit
Okay… okay. I’ll meet him. But I’m not promising anything.
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
Come on, what if he’s a magician? Or a guy who only speaks in quotes?
Aranya Dixit
Ishaan please stop. I don’t even know this person. I’m nervous enough already.
Ishaan softens, walking over and putting a reassuring hand on Aranya shoulder.
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
Okay, okay. chill. Blind dates are weird—but I’ve got your back.
Aranya gives a half-smile. Ishaan smirks, returning to his playful tone.
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
But I’m asking him the tough stuff. Like—does he hate pineapple on pizza?
Aranya Dixit
Oh god, please don’t scare him away.
Anurag and Aditi smile at their children’s banter. Ishaan raises a glass of juice with a wink.
Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )
Alright, parents. Blind date approved. But if he wears socks with sandals, we riot.
Aranya Dixit
*laughing*
With you around, I think I’ll survive.
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