Episode 2
Avinash Singh Rathore(ML)
Mom, why did you say that? I'm only here because I'm busy with work. *said, trying to make my point*
These last few days have been so hectic—work pressure, and then the shooter who’s after me. But I never told Mom about the killer. No one tells her anything about our underworld connections. Only Dad and Abhishek know the full picture and cover for me when I’m unavailable.
Radhika Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Mother
Yes, yes, I know your hectic work schedule. You might be managing all the business perfectly, but what about your health? You haven’t been eating properly these past few days. I’ve decided—you have to get married. *declared, throwing her hands in the air for dramatic effect*
Vijay Singh Rathore/ML's Grandfather
Yes, beta, Radhika is right. Your health is more important than any other work. *added while still playing chess*
I glanced in their direction and noticed both of them trying to stifle a laugh. Something was definitely off.
Radhika Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Mother
That’s it. I’m tired of taking care of you. It’s high time you get married—and that’s final. *said while clearly reaching the height of her drama*
And here it was—the daily bomb that explodes in this house. Why is everyone so desperate to convince me to get married?
Avinash Singh Rathore(ML)
Mom, I'm taking very good care of myself, but please—no more talk about weddings. *said to her, hoping to steer the conversation away. But it was clear no one was listening*
I looked at Dad, thinking he might help me. He was pretending to be absorbed in the newspaper, but I knew he was listening to everything.
Abeer Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brother
Yes Bhai, Mom is right. Why can’t you bring home a beautiful Bhabhi? It’s not that hard. *said while sliding off Mom’s lap*
I shot him my deadliest glare, and he turned to Dad with a pout.
Abeer Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brother
Dad, look! Bhai is scaring me! *said with a pout*
Dad looked at him and raised an eyebrow. Abeer responded with a dramatic puppy face. With a huff, Dad folded the newspaper and set it aside, turning to me.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
You better stop giving that death glare here.
Avinash Singh Rathore(ML)
Dad, he’s not a kid anymore. And instead of grilling me about getting married, why don’t you talk to Abhi about his wedding. *said while hoping to escape the topic forever*
Abhishek, engrossed in the chess game, leaned on the armrest. But the moment he heard my words, his elbow slipped, and he nearly fell off his seat.
Avinash Singh Rathore(ML)
No... never. I’d rather stay single *said while laughing nervously* And don’t dump this wedding bill on me—it’s your turn!
I knew it was a lie—he had a girlfriend he loved deeply but never spoke about. Maybe it was better that way. At least he found his love. I wasn’t that lucky.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Listen, Avi, we're not forcing you. *said firmly*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Your opinion matters the most, and the final decision will always be yours. *spoke with determination, settling his arm on the couch armrest and crossing his legs comfortably before continuing*
With that, Dad placed a photo of the girl on the table. Dadu, Abhi, and Abeer all gathered around us. Dadu looked unusually excited—you'd never guess he was once the king of the mafia a few years ago.
But what shocked me the most was Dad. He never really tried to convince me to get married before. Yet today, not only was he trying to convince me—he had brought an actual proposal.
Vijay Singh Rathore/ML's Grandfather
Who is this girl, Karan? *asked while examining the photo closely*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
She’s Aarushi Sharma. A student. I know her father. *said patiently, though his face told a different story*
He was a man of few words, and I could sense he was holding something back.
Did I care enough to ask more? Not really. I didn’t want this proposal. But the fact that Dad brought it up himself—that made things feel different.
Dadu simply hummed, still staring at the photo intently.
Before I could even examine the photo properly, Abeer, sitting beside Dadu, grabbed it in his hands, stood up dramatically in the middle of the lounge
Abeer Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brother
*Exclaimed loudly and said* Dad, I know her! She's in my college. Bhai, if you're going to marry her, you're definitely going to break a lot of hearts.
Radhika Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Mother
Did you know her? Did you talk to her, Abeer? *asked, now genuinely interested*
I rolled my eyes, already feeling irritated.
Abeer Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brother
Everyone knows her. She’s the topper.
Abeer Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brother
But no, I never talked to her. She only talks to her friends and is usually in the library or class. So...*said the words which made his Mom’s face fall with disappointment because Clearly, she wanted to know more*
Abhishek Singh Rathore/ML's Younger Brot
Not everyone goes to college just for fun like you. *teased and snatching the photo and sitting down beside Mom*
They both examined the photo. Mom’s eyes lit up immediately, and a wide smile spread across her face.
Radhika Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Mother
I like this girl... *said while turning to me*
Avi beta, you have to marry her. She’s so beautiful—just like I always imagined my daughter-in-law to be.
That was it. The tipping point of my irritation.
Everyone was already saying yes to this girl like it was some kind of unanimous decision. Why did I even come downstairs? I should’ve just stayed in my room and studied. But now that I was here, I had to deal with all of it.
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