Episode 4
It’s night. I sit in the garden, puffing my cigarette. The photo of that girl lies beside me. Mom asked me during dinner if I had seen the photo. I ignored the question. Did I really consider this proposal seriously? Hell yes. Because I made a promise to Mom — and Rathores never back off from their promises.
Rathore — it’s not just a name, it carries an aura that I either create or intensify. We are extremely secretive about our personal lives. The whole world wants to know about us, but the gates of Rathore Mansion remain locked to all. They separate us from the outer dark world — where we are known as cruel, arrogant billionaires and mafia — but inside, we are sons, brothers, grandsons.
I didn’t want my family to fall apart because of a girl. We are strong, like rooted trees, but when we form a bond, we carry it till our last breath. Will this girl understand the weight of the name she might carry? Will she love my family as her own? Would she still love me after knowing who I really am?
So many questions ran through my mind about this girl — it gave me a headache. And to top it off, Dad actually wanted her to be their daughter-in-law. How was that even possible?
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Why didn’t you sleep? *broke through Avinash's thoughts*
He stood near the bench, looking at me, then at my cigarette.
I stubbed it out under my foot, dimming its light. They all know about my cigarette addiction — they’ve told me to quit, but it’s hard. I start smoking whenever I’m stressed or tense.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Can I sit here? *asked, before Avinash could answer, he sat beside him*
Now he told me to quit cigarette and counting me it's side and harmful effect in short he was starting to scold me. But his question surprise me.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Did you see the photo? *asked*
Avinash Singh Rathore(ML)
*Looked at him and nodded in no and look back*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
*Took a deep breath folded his hands near his chest and said* Yes. I know her father. He was a struggling businessman at that time. I met him at a party where he tried to found an investor. I meet him and I like their business idea and invest in their business.
Furthermore, I looked at his face her expression change to nostalgia to happy.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
After that when his business grew he came to return money in our office I impress my his honesty and that day he invited me to his daughter's birthday party.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
*Looked at me and said smiling* I almost forget about his invitation, but I remember it around 11 at night and I went there. I crash her birthday after party. Where I met her Aarushi Sharma. Cute like a little doll wearing a pink color frock. I met her and instantly connect her if I had I daughter she would be just like her .
His eyes beaming in happiness he lost at that time.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
*Looked back at trees and said* That was her fourth birthday you are ten at that time. That was my first meeting to her. After that his father busy in his business and me in mine. But I always have thoughts back in my head to make her my daughter-in-law.
He stopped for a few minutes and I smile seeing his face calm and compose. I sometimes really wanted to be like him calm, compose not getting angry on mere things, but I didn't have that qualities Abhi have.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
I thought that my son is handsome have good personality sharp features he is capable of fall in love, doing love marriage like his father. But alas there was no use of your handsomeness. *said with sarcasm which make Avinash chuckled*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
*Looked at Avinash with done expression and said* Look seriously I always thought that you use your brain and this handsome feature and bring us a good talented daughter-in-law but no. Even when you went to London I thought that you bring your girlfriend at least one but no. What is of your use.
We both laughed on his antics and I sense he looked at me.
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Did you meet her or his father? *asked him as he is serious about this proposal but his expression change to guilt and sadness*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
Her parents are died one year ago. She lives with her brother and his wife. I got to know that…… *looked at Avinash straight into his eyes and his eyes shows promise trust*
Karan Singh Rathore/ML's Father
*Continued* She's perfect for you beta. We belong to Mafia blood and killing was our work, but my mother always wanted to build a home where we feel what we are, we live as a normal person express our feelings. Your Mom create this home and Aarushi will continue this legacy. You can trust her. Think about it and tell us.
Dad never showed this type of trust for outsiders I'm surprised to hear this,, and showed the emotions which he probably shows for us. He already assumed her as a family member. We sit there for some time in silence and then he went saying good night.
I came in my room and after taking a long hot shower and change into something comfortable. I took that photo and stood in balcony and I looked at the photo.
She wore green color saree with red color blouse which shows her collarbone. Furthermore, her black eyes, pin nose, red cheeks and long hairs with back length making her more gorgeous. Her saree was simple wearing no accessories no earrings no necklace nothing just a small nose pin which shines. Her pink plummy lips formed into a bright smile making everything colorful. Furthermore, her waist tried to peek from her saree which she secure. Furthermore, her slim figure looking so beautiful on the earth.
She was divinely gorgeous—just like mine.
Wait, this isn't right. I didn't say that—why is my mind speaking like this? I told it to stop. Her eyes were so captivating, I couldn't look away. I smiled unconsciously. Let's find out more about Miss Beauty.
I picked up my phone and messaged someone with her name, asking for every detail before morning.
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