LOVE AFTER DIVORCED
Love After Forced Marriage – Episode 19
Theme: {melting his anger.}
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During the weekend, everyone was seated in the living room doing one thing or the other. Just then, someone rang the bell, and Maya left to open the door. She was surprised to see Rohan standing at the doorstep, looking presentable. Her eyes widened in surprise, and her eyebrows shot up.
Rohan’s face lit up with a warm smile as he greeted Maya and she usher him in.
Rohan entered the living room, and everyone turned to his direction, looking surprised. Karan’s eyebrows furrowed in surprise.
Rohan’s smile never wavered. “Hey, everyone,” he greeted, his hands together in a friendly gesture. His eyes sparkled with warmth, and his face radiated confidence.
“Rohan, what are you doing here?” Karan asked, his tone laced with suspicion. His eyebrows drew together, and his lips pursed.
“Um…”. But before he could continue, Grandma Viti interrupted him.
Grandma Viti’s face broke into a warm smile as she climbed the stairs. “Hey, Rohan, you’re here!” she exclaimed, her eyes twinkling. Her face creased with age, but her eyes sparkled with warmth.
Rohan’s face lit up with a smile as he rushed to Grandma Viti’s side. He touched her feet in respect, and his eyes shone with reverence.
“Bless you, my dear,” she said.
“Grandma, did you invite him here?” Karan asked.
Grandma Viti’s smile never wavered. “Not really, dear. He is here to take Arya for their family dinner,” she explained. Her look turned matter-of-fact, and her voice was calm.
The room erupted into a chorus of surprised gasps and whispers.
“Is he the one Arya went on a blind date with?” Ved asked, his voice laced with intrigue.
Grandma Viti nodded, a sly grin spreading across her face.
Zara’s eyes widened in surprise. “Wow, unbelievable,” she breathed.
“You are welcome, son,” Jash said, his voice filled with hospitality.
“Thank you,” he replied, his voice filled with sincerity. His eyes shone with appreciation, and his face lit up with a smile.
Roshni got up from her seat. “I will go and get Arya,” she said, smiling at Rohan.
“Come on, Rohan, come sit,” she said, her eyes shining with warmth. He smile as he sat down beside Grandma “So, how is your parents doing?” Grandma Viti asked, her voice filled with concern.
“They are fine, they sent their greetings,” he replied.
“That’s good, tell them I will come and pay a visit to them soon,” she said, smiling.
Rohan nodded, his eyes shining with gratitude.
Just then, Samara stood up, her face looked pale.”Excuse me everyone”.
“Where are you going, dear?” Gian asked, his voice soft.
“I am feeling sleepy, let me take a nap,” she said, smiling weakly.
“Arya is coming, she is almost ready,” Roshni said with a smile as she came back from Arya’s room.
“Ok, I will wait then,” he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Just then, Kiara came over and offered him a glass of water, blushing at him. Her cheeks turned pink, and her eyes shone with admiration.
“Thank you,” he said, taking a sip of the water.
Samara noticed the flirting look Kiara gave to Rohan, and a smile curved her lips. She turned to leave, but then she saw Arya coming down from the staircase. A mischievous glint appeared in her eye as climb the step and she drew her leg out for Arya without anyone seeing it, including Arya.
Arya missed her step, and her scream pierced the room. Everyone turned to her direction to see her almost falling off the stairs. Samara stood pretending to be surprised, her eyes wide with feigned alarm.
Rohan and Karan quickly sprang into action as they rushed to Arya. Both grabbed her quickly, and she fell on them. Everyone was surprised at the scene, but Samara frowned to see Karan taking part in saving Arya.
“Arya!” Grandma Viti called, rushing to her side.
Rohan and Karan helped Arya up from their bodies as they stood up.
“Are you okay?” Rohan asked, seeing if she was hurt anywhere.
Samara rushed to Karan, “Baby, are you hurt?” she asked, caring for Karan, but his worried eyes were on Arya.
Arya smiled at Rohan. “Am fine,” she said, reassuring him.
“Thank heaven you are okay,” Roshni said. Relieved.
“You two should start going now before you go late for dinner,” Viti said.
Rohan nodded, taking Arya’s hand. “Ok, we will be on our way then,” he said. “I promise to bring her back on time,” he added, looking at Grandma Viti.
Jash smiled. “Sure, take your time,” he said, watching them leave together holding hands.
face. “Son, are you okay?” Roshni asked.
“Am fine,” he said, and left for his room. Samara followed him behind.
“This is strange, why did Karan join to save Arya?” Sonia asked, confusedly
The rest began to wonder too, exchanging curious glances.
*MR.SINGH’S MANSION*
The dining table was lavished with different varieties of mouthwatering meal. Arya sat next to Rohan, looking nervous with the way Rohan’s family were looking at her with wide smiles on their faces. Her eyes darted around the table, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
Rohan noticed his family’s smile and gaze on Arya was making her nervous, and he sighed tiredly at them. His face exasperatedly.
“Can you all stop staring at her like that and just eat,” he said, his voice laced with frustration.
“It’s so hard to look away from such an angel,” Mrs.Singh said, her eyes shining with admiration.
“Yeah, I can stare at her all day,” Ram added, his grin widening.
“Rohan, you are so lucky,” Mr.Singh said, his voice filled with satisfaction.
“You all are making her nervous,” he added, his tone firm.
His family turned their gaze at him with a frown, their eyebrows drawing together.
“Don’t be a joy killer,” she said, her voice teasing. His family returned their gaze back to Arya, smiling. “Do you like the food?” she asked.
“She hasn’t even taken a bite because you all kept staring,” he said, exasperatingly.
“Ok, we will stop now, come dear, let’s eat,” Mr.Singh said, his voice filled with warmth.
His family returned to their meal, starting to eat.
After dinner, Arya and Mrs. Singh, including Ram, sat down in the living room, chatting together. Arya felt comfortable in their midst, laughing and smiling with them. Her eyes sparkled with warmth, and her face glowed with happiness.
Meanwhile, Rohan and his father sat down alone in the dining room, having a father-and-son talk.
“So, son, tell me, when are you going to open up your feelings for her?” he asked, Rohan hesitant, “I know you like her already, and believe me, she will make a perfect wife for you. Look at the way we all are drawn to her,” he added, his eyes shining with admiration.
“I don’t know, Dad. I just don’t know if she feels the same way for me. I don’t want to force her into something she doesn’t want,” he said.
“Are you scared?” he asked, his eyebrows drawing together.
“Not really. You know it’s barely a month since she and Karan had a divorce. I don’t want to rush her,” he explained.
“I understand you, son, but you have to act fast before she is taken away from you,” he said, his voice filled with urgency.
Rohan sighed tiredly. He stared at Arya in the living room, his eyes filled with longing.
*KABIR’S MANSION*
Karan came to his balcony, lost in thought, his look contemplative. Just then, his eyes caught sight of a car stopping in front of the gate. He noticed it was Rohan’s car, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
Rohan came down and helped Arya out of the car. Arya smiled at Rohan, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.
“Thank you for bringing me home,” she said.
“I should be thanking you for honouring my family invitation, it was worthy,” he said
They smiled at each other, and Rohan took her hand firmly. Their eyes interlocked, and Arya’s cheeks flushed with a soft pink hue.
“Arya,” he whispered, pushing closer to her. Arya became nervous, her eyes darting around, but their eyes never left each other.
Rohan brought his face closer, and was about to kiss her cheek when the gate suddenly opened, revealing Karan’s face. Rohan pushed back, his face startled.
“Hey, Rohan, you are back,” Karan said, pretending not to notice anything. His voice was casual, but his eyes betrayed a hint of tension.
“Alright, Rohan, good night,” she said, and quickly kissed his cheek instead. Rohan’s eyes widened in surprise, and he smiled back at her.
Arya went inside, leaving Rohan looking surprised, including Karan. Rohan felt excited, and he grinned to himself.
“Um, I got to go man, see you some other time,” Rohan said, and left for his car excitedly. He drove off, leaving Karan standing alone.
Karan sighed, and went inside.
~~To be continue ~~~
