Chapter 67

Shruti’s POV

The home was decorated with flowers and lights. His mom rushed towards me. I bent to touch her feet but before I could do that, she hugged me.

Maurvi and Aunty made us enter the home in the whole traditional way.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that they all welcomed me with open arms and hearts.

When Siddharth came to hug her she pulled his ear for pulling the stunt and marrying without his parents.

Uncle came and hugged me too. When I tried touching his feet he shook his head and said, “Please don’t do this beta…”

I was surprised but then he smiled at me and said, “Confused? Let me explain… First of all, I believe that it is better if your kids love and respect you for what you are, not just because you are their parents. Respect should not be shown just publicly. Respect should be there in our hearts, eyes and manners. So there is no need to touch my feet.” I just smiled and nodded.

“What are the other reasons, dad?” I aske