LOVE AFTER DIVORCED
Love After Forced Marriage – Episode 16
Theme: {melting his anger.}
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The next day, while everyone was busy preparing for Samara’s family visit, Arya was getting ready for her blind date. She dressed up and came out of her room, walking along the passage when she accidentally bumped into Karan, almost falling. Karan quickly grabbed her by the waist, pulling her closer to himself. Their eyes locked for a moment, and Arya’s Wide-eyed in shock.
She pushed away from him quickly, her eyes avoiding his. “I’m sorry…thank you,” she muttered, hurrying away.
Karan stared after her, his expression unreadable.
When Arya entered the living room, everyone’s eyes widened in amazement at her beauty.
“Wow, Arya, is this you?” Jash asked, smiling at her.
Roshni’s eyes sparkled with admiration. “You look perfect, my dear.”
Zara’s husband nodded in agreement. “I’m sure your blind date will be pleased to meet you.”
The room filled with laughter and compliments.
Grandma Viti beamed with pride. “You look great.”
“Thank you all for your compliments.”
However, not everyone shared the same enthusiasm. Sonia and Kiara exchanged furious glances, their faces twisted in disdain.
Ved spoke up, his voice neutral. “You should start going now.”
Arya nodded, waving goodbye to everyone. “Alright, bye everyone, see you later.”
As she left, Karan stared after her from the stairs, his face still unreadable.
Sonia’s voice was laced with malice. “What’s so special about her, anyway? I pray her blind date gets ruined.”
Kiara nodded in agreement. “She’s not worth the love.”
Maya appeared from behind, her face disapproving. “Stop wishing someone evil and focus more on finding a perfect match for yourself.”
She walked away, leaving Sonia and Kiara staring hard at her, their faces still twisted in anger.
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Arya arrived at the five-star restaurant, her eyes widening in awe at the beautifully decorated building. She walked in, and the cool air conditioner and air freshener greeted her, making her smile warmly.
As she made her way to the VIP section, she noticed a man seated with his back against her. She wondered if that was her date. As she got closer, she saw the man’s legs crossed, sipping from his drink, with a champagne bottle already on the decorated table. He was dressed impeccably, his hair neatly trimmed.
Arya sighed and decided to speak up.
“Um, excuse me,” she said politely.
The man quickly turned around, his eyes locking onto hers. He stood up, his face surprised.
“Arya?” Rohan called out, his eyes wide with recognition.
Arya’s eyes scanned his face, trying to place him. “Um, are you my blind date?” she asked, her brow furrowed.
He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “I guess,” he said, quickly moving to draw out a chair for her.
Arya sat down, her expression still puzzled. “Thank you,” she said.
“You’re welcome. It’s such a pleasure to meet you. I didn’t know you were my blind date. It’s a miracle,” he said, his eyes shining with excitement.
“Have we met before? You kind of look familiar,” she said. confusedly.
“Um, yes. My name is Rohan Singh. I’m Karan’s friend. We came to your father’s house when Karan came to plead to take you home,” he explained.
“Oh, I thought as much,” she said, her voice flat.
“Hope you’re not sad about this?” he asked.
“Um, no, not at all. It’s just a surprise that my blind date happened to be one of Karan’s friends,” she said. Her smile forced.
“But it doesn’t matter. I’m sorry it turned out the way you weren’t expecting it,” he said, his eyes filled with sincerity.
Arya’s smile faltered for a moment before she regained her composure.
“No, you don’t have to apologize. It’s okay,” she said, her voice strained.
“Okay, if you say so. What can I offer you?” he asked, calling out a waiter.
As they ordered their food, Arya’s expression remained polite, but her eyes betrayed a hint of disappointment and unease.
Rohan noticed Arya’s unease as they began to eat, her eyes darting around the restaurant, her smile forced. He decided to break the ice and throw up a conversation.
“So, how have you been?” he asked, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
Arya’s response was brief, her voice barely above a whisper. “Fine.”
Rohan’s expression turned encouraging, and he continued to ask her questions, drawing her out of her shell. At first, Arya’s responses were hesitant, but as Rohan’s warm smile and easy laughter put her at ease, she began to open up.
Their conversation started to flow rapidly, and they found themselves laughing and joking together like old friends. Arya’s eyes sparkled with amusement, and her smile turned genuine.
Rohan’s face lit up with delight as he discovered they shared a love for adventure and good food. “You’re a foodie?” he exclaimed, his eyes wide with excitement.
Arya nodded, her laughter ringing out. “Guilty as charged.”
As they chatted, the waiter came to clear their plates, but they barely noticed, too engrossed in each other’s company. They continued to talk and laugh, sipping their drinks and enjoying each other’s presence.
Arya felt a sense of relief wash over her, surprised by how comfortable she was in Rohan’s presence. It was their first date, but it felt like they’d known each other for years.
Rohan’s face turned thoughtful as he listened to Arya, his eyes never leaving hers. He was captivated by her intelligence, her wit, and her beauty.
As the evening wore on, they found themselves lost in conversation, the world around them fading into the background.
An hour later, Rohan pulled up outside Arya’s gate and parked. He quickly got out and rushed to open the door for her.
“Thank you,” she said, smiling up at him as she stepped out of the car.
They stood facing each other, the evening air filled with a sense of possibility.
“Thank you for today, I had fun,” Rohan said, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
“Me too.” Her smile deepened.
“It’s such a shame it has to end soon, but I hope we can do this again sometime?”
“Maybe,” she said, her cheeks flushed pink.
“I’ll be the happiest if it happens again,” he joked, and they both laughed.
“Alright, good night,” Rohan said, his eyes lingering on hers.
“Good night,” Arya replied, turning to leave.
But Rohan called out to her. “Arya!”
She turned back to him, a questioning look on her face.
Rohan hurried to the other side of the car, opened the door, and pulled out a bunch of red roses. He walked back to her, a romantic smile on his face.
“This is for you,” he said, holding out the flowers.
Arya’s eyes widened in surprise, and she hesitated for a moment, her emotions in turmoil. No one had ever given her red roses before.
“Thank you,” she said finally, trying to hide her emotions as she took the roses from him.
“You’re welcome. Have a nice rest,” he said, waving at her.
She smiled up at him again, feeling a sense of wonder and excitement. She turned and walked inside, the roses clutched tightly in her hand.
Rohan watched her go, a faintly happy smile on his face. He got into his car, feeling elated, and drove off into the night.
Arya entered the room with a faint smile on her face, the red roses still clutched in her hand. Everyone turned to her direction, including Karan and Samara, their faces filled with curiosity.
“Hey, Arya!” Maya called excitedly, rushing to her side. “You’re back! How did it go?”
“Um…”
“Maya, let her sit down first,” Roshni suggested, smiling.
Maya led Arya to sit down next to Grandma Viti and Roshni, while Karan and the rest sat on the other side of the couch, watching them with interest.
Ved’s eyes landed on the roses in Arya’s hand. “Did your blind date give you those flowers? They’re beautiful.”
“He must be a generous man.” Zara said.
“Come on, dear, how did it go?” Grandma Viti asked.
“It was great, Grandma.”
“So, do you like him?”Jash asked,
Arya’s cheeks flushed pink, and she looked down, her voice barely above a whisper. “He’s a nice person.”
Maya squealed with excitement. “Aww! This means you two will meet again.”
Arya’s blush deepened, and she replied, “I guess so.”
“I’m happy it ended well. You should go in and freshen up.”Grandma Viti smiled, satisfied.
Arya stood up, smiling at the roses in her hands, and walked away, leaving the room filled with chatter and speculation.
Karan’s eyes followed Arya, his face unreadable. Samara noticed the way he was looking at her and frowned.
“I’m so happy for the date. I can’t wait to see the young man.”Roshni’s voice cut through the chatter.
Karan suddenly stood up, his face tense. “Excuse me, everyone.”
He left the room, heading for his own, leaving the others to wonder what was wrong.
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