Marriage Proposal
IT ALL STARTED TWO YEARS AGO
Rivaaj
I want to ask for the hand of your daughter. I want to marry Aalia
The handsome man sitting in my middle class house on the sofa suddenly said out of nowhere. My parents were already confused about the country's most powerful and rich man's presence inside our house and when he said this... I could feel sweat beads forming on my forehead.
I have a boyfriend, I'm in love with. I'm thinking about getting married to and about whom I haven't told my family yet.
Aalia's Father
Uh... But, Rivaaj Sahab, why our daughter? I mean... You are so influential and powerful meanwhile we are just some middle class people, I barely make as much money to fulfill the needs of my family. I can't even think about getting my daughter married to someone like you.
Rivaaj
Because I fell in love with your daughter the moment I saw her. I want to marry her, make her Mrs. Ahluwalia. But it's okay if you don't allow it. You are an elder and I respect your decision.
Rivaaj
But I promise you, if you allow me to take care of your daughter, I'll keep her safe and protected. Happy and satisfied. I'm going to shower her with so much love that she would never remember what sorrows look like.
He said and stared at me like he was so in love with me. I couldn't feel my legs there, the whole time I kept thinking about Rajan.
Of course if my parents agreed to Rivaaj's proposal, I won't be able to convince them about marrying Rajan. Mr. Ahluwalia was all over a better and a reliable groom for me than Rajan was. But, I loved Rajan.
Aalia's Father
Umm... I don't know what to say and how to react. It's my daughter's wedding and she needs to decide if she wants to marry you or not.
Aalia's Father
As for me, well every middle class man like me has a dream to marry his daughter to a well-to-do man who could love her more than he would have ever loved her. So, how could I have a problem when I can see all those qualities in you?
My dad said making me all the more anxious. Aiden looked at me and smiled, his eyes contained pure affection towards me which seemed really warm, but my heart was confused, I didn't know what to say.
Soon we were both standing alone out on the terrace.
Rivaaj
Wow! The scenery from your terrace is just beautiful.
He said scanning the whole place slowly and then his eyes stopped at me.
Rivaaj
But, not as beautiful as you are
I was really uncomfortable. My mind was in a mess and so, I just said
Aalia
Mr. Ahluwalia, I'm really sorry, but I can't marry you
Aalia
I actually have another man I love
I heard his reaction and then turned around my head to explain to him.
Aalia
His name is Rajan. He works in a cafeteria as a waiter. I know his job isn't that great, but like you, he is also an orphan. He is working hard and studying hard.
Aalia
I'm sure he will manage to somehow get a job with the corporate sector soon. After that I was planning to introduce him to our family.
I finished and then turned to look at him.
Aalia
I'm not trying to disrespect you. I'm really honored that you think I am worthy of being your wife. You are a very nice person. It's just that, I love someone else.
I heard him sigh and he turned to me
Rivaaj
So, what do you want me to do, Miss Aalia?
Aalia
If you could just take your proposal back and deny marrying me...
Rivaaj
I'm sorry, I can't do that. You see, I came here myself to talk about marrying you as I'm not blessed with a warm and beautiful family like yours.
Rivaaj
Now that I have expressed my desire to marry you, how can I suddenly go back on my words and deny it? Think about it Miss Aalia. It wouldn't make any sense.
He was right. It wouldn't make any sense. So now what? I have to marry Rivaaj and forget about Rajan?
Rivaaj
But you could try talking to your parents and your boyfriend about this matter. Maybe they will understand and talk to each other?
He extended his hands towards me for a handshake.
Rivaaj
All the best Miss Aalia.
After that, he just walked away. I remained there, staring at him leaving.
He was not only handsome like the news describes him but he was also very gentle and humble. He was surely a gem of a man for any girl to marry. My parents won't be wrong if they accept his marriage proposal for me.
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