Flavours Of Fate 5

Ivaan and Aranya step out after their quiet, slightly awkward but oddly respectful meeting.

Ivaan Srivastav

So… I’ll let my mother know you’re okay with it.

Aranya Dixit

*nodding* Same here. I think they’ll be thrilled.

They share a brief, understanding look

Aditi Dixit is pacing anxiously while Anurag watches her with a calm smile.

Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)

*checking her phone* They should be done by now. What’s taking so long?

Doorbell rings. Aranya walks in, followed by Ishaan.

Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)

So? How was it? Did he show up? Did he talk? What did you eat?

Aranya Dixit

*holding up her hands* Ma! One question at a time.

Anurag Dixit (Fl father)

Was he polite? Respectful?

Aranya Dixit

It went well. We... talked. I think he's not too bad.

Ishaan Dixit(Fl brother )

Grinning mischievously

Anurag Dixit (Fl father)

Did you feel comfortable with him?

Aranya Dixit

*nodding* He was quiet. Polite. I think... I think I can deal with it.

Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)

*yes bright with joy* “So... you like him?”

Aranya Dixit

*Nods*

Aditi Dixit (Fl mother)

*nodding, still beaming* Of course, beta. I just want you happy.

Ivaan walks into the house, his mother eagerly watching him from the couch.

Ivaan Srivastav

*keeping his tone neutral* She said yes.

Nalina srivastav (Ml mother)

*eyes welling up, trying to hide her emotion* Really? Thank you, Ivaan. I just want you to have someone in your life.

Ivaan Srivastav

*softly, with a trace of relief in his voice* I know, Mom. I know.

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