Chapter 5

Anuradha took Drishti to the guest bedroom.

“Aunty. I’m sorry for all the inconvenience I caused. Not even in my wildest imaginations did I see this happening aunty,” Drishti said as soon as Anuradha made her sit on the bed.

“Relax Drishti. It will take time for everyone to accept what happened. I don’t know anything about you Drishti, but I know people. I have seen all kinds of people and I can say that you are a good person,” Anuradha said.

Only if she knows… Drishti thought to herself.

“Listen to me beta. Marriage is a sacred bond. Our ancestors used to say marriages happen in heaven. It’s true to an extent. The one up there na? He might have decided who is for who even before we are born. And Shravan is the one who is written in your destiny.”

“Aunty. You can’t really expect us to go through with this wedding. We don’t know each other,” Drishti said.

“I’m not forcing you Drishti. Just give it a try. And still you find it difficult to adjust, I