IN MALHOTRA’S MANSION
A car stopped at the mansion’s gate, and Manik came out of the car and walked inside the mansion, in an attitude where his family was waiting for him. He greets his family chirpily and takes their blessings. He spends some quality time with them before going to his room for rest. The whole house bloomed like a fresh flower with his mere presence.
IN VISHAMBER AND YASHODA’S ROOM
A very heated argument is going on between the most lovable couple.
Yashoda:- ( pleadingly ) ji aap ek bari aur soch lijiye. ( Think once again, please )
Vishamber:- This is my final decision, Yashoda.
Yashoda:- but, she is not right for our Manik. You know her true colors, then why do you want to make her our daughter-in-law?
Vishamber:- ( angrily ) Don’t forget what Pandit Ji has said.
Yashoda:- So, that doesn’t mean we make her hitch with our Manik. She is not the right choice for him. Why can’t you understand? I don’t want her in my family. Don’t know why I don’t get good vibes from her.
Vishamber:- (in an authoritative tone ) I already made a decision.
Yashoda:- ( angrily ), and your decision will affect Manik’s whole life. Why don’t you say clearly that you promised Manish Bhai to make his granddaughter our Manik’s wife?
Vishamber:- ( aggressively ) If that’s what you want to hear, then yes, I promised him.
Yashoda:- then hear me loud and clear too. You are doing wrong with Manik, and I am not supporting you in your wrong deeds.
Saying this, she walks out, leaving her husband in deep thought.
IN PARVEEN AND VARSHA’S BEDROOM
Varsha:- ( excitedly ) Finally, my baby came. You know, Parveen Ji, I am so excited because tomorrow Papa Ji will talk about Manik's marriage. I am so happy that I can’t tell you.
Parveen:- ok, ok… relax, Mrs.Malhotra. But why are you so happy? Because Manik ne abhi tak shadi ke liye haa nahi kaha hai. ( Because Manik hasn’t said yes to the marriage, yet )
Varsha:- So what? I know him. He never denies Papaji’s decision.
Parveen:- Don’t keep your hopes high.
Varsha:- uffff……You don’t ever let me be happy, right? You destroyed my mood. Now go and sleep in the guest room.
Parveen:- ( shocked ) Why???
Varsha:- because I don’t want you here. Now go before I throw you out.
Parveen:- ( pleading ) Please, baby …..
After some pacifying sessions, both slept in each other’s arms, waiting for the day for which they were anxious for so long.
The next morning is going to bring many changes to everyone’s lives. The changes would be positive or negative; time will tell.
On another day, the Malhotras are present in the living room after having a love-filled breakfast and chit-chatting. They are all spending some family time, but Manik leaves to bring Nandini as he has decided to introduce her to his family today.
After 10 minutes, the family and friends of the Malhotras arrived. They came here to fix Manik’s alliance with their daughter, Innaya.
Mr. Ajay Dixit
Mrs. Divya Dixit
Ajay is the head director of Dixit's enterprise, whereas his wife is a social worker. They are the parents of 2 kids. Their one baby is dead because of their mistake, for which they are paying till now. They are still murderers in front of their son. Misses their baby a lot but knows that they can’t get their baby back.
Ajay:- ( looking around ) Where is Manik? Isn’t he home?
Varsha:- Ji Nahi bhaisab, he went for some work. He will be here soon.
Innaya:- What is more important than this marriage, maa?
Miss. Innaya Dixit
( Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dixit )
A hot diva. The pampered daughter of Dixits. A total spoiled brat, cunning, and self-obsessed girl. Hates her brother and his wife for some reason. Wants to be the single heiress of both Malhotras and Dixits. Wants to marry Manik only because she wants a Malhotra tag, or she is kinda obsessed with Manik’s body.
Varsha:- ( caressing her face ) Don’t worry, my baby, he will be here soon.
Innaya:- Ji maa
Manish:- ( asks Vishamber ) Have you talked to him about the alliance?
Mr. Manish Dixit
Mrs. Kiran Dixit
( Elder DIXIT’S )
The elder couple of Dixits. The most supportive and joyful grandparents.
Vishamber:- No, but you don’t worry, he never disobeys my decision. He will surely say yes to the wedding.
Varsha:- Who would he say no to marrying this beautiful girl? ( caressing Innaya’s head with affection )
Divya:- My daughter is so lucky because she will get such lovely in-laws.
While here, one couple is not interested in this shit and gives a damn about the marriage. They are none other than the son and daughter-in-law of Dixit's.
Mr. Arjun Dixit
Mrs. Asha Dixit
( Elder son and daughter-in-law of the Dixit family )
The all-time romantic couple. A close friend of Manik. Knows Innaya’s true color, which is why they both hate her so much. Arjun is the CEO of Dixit’s enterprise, whereas Asha is his secretary. He misses his baby sister every day and believes that she is not dead. He is trying hard to solve the mystery with the support of his wife.
The two elder ladies are also not interested in this alliance, but they can’t do anything because of their husbands. Both are just giving pity looks to each other. They know that Innaya is not the right girl for Manik. But they can’t oppose their husband's decision.
Suddenly, Arjun got up from his seat, frustrated.
Arjun:- I am going back home. I don’t have time for this shit.
Ajay:- ( angrily ) What’s this, Arjun? We are here for your sister’s alliance; you can’t go from here like that. She will be hurt.
Arjun:- ( furiously ) She is not my sister. Did you forget that she is your adopted daughter, not your blood! And I am not gonna give her the right which my princess deserves.
Saying that he goes out of the mansion, followed by his wife.
Ajay:- ( tiredly ) What do I do with him? How will I make him understand that she is not alive?
Innaya:- ( fake concern ) Don’t worry, Dad, Bhai will understand soon. He loves her a lot, that’s why he is not able to forget her.
Divya:- I know he will understand soon and will love you too, as he does to his princess.
Innaya's fake smile. The elder ladies recognized her fake smile and glared at her for making a fool of their families. But alas, they can’t do anything because they don’t have strong proof against her.
Kiran:- ( whispers in Yashoda's ear ) If I have the right to kill just like Priyanka Chopra has in Saat Khoon Maaf, then I will surely kill this lizard. ( Pointing towards Innaya )
Yashoda:- ( whispers back ) And I will support you too.
Both of them shake hands with sheepish smiles. Their talks came to a halt when they heard Manik’s car sound.
Manik came inside holding Nandini’s hand, who was damn nervous. He happily walked inside holding Nandini and stood in front of his family. Everyone stands from their seats in shock, seeing Manik entering while holding the girl‘s hand.
Seeing Manik entering inside holding a girl's hand, Vishamber got angry. Whereas everyone is in shock seeing him with a girl. Manik and the girls are poles apart because he never gave a damn about any of the girls. He is a little introverted when it comes to girls.
Vishamber:- ( angrily ) Who is she, Manik?
The anger in his voice scared Nandini, and her grip on Manik’s hand got tighter. Seeing her getting scared, Manik holds her hand firmly. He is too shocked to see his dadu ( grandfather ) in anger.
Manik:- (Calming ) Dadu…. She is Nandini. And please calm down … Why are you getting hyper? She is getting scared. She is already nervous in front of you, and you are scaring her more.
Saying this, he caresses Nandini’s hand to calm her, which shocks everyone. Seeing him caring about some random girl, Innaya got jealous.
Innaya:- ( angrily ) Leave all this and tell me, what is your relation with her, Manik?
Manik:- one second……. Who are you to even ask this?
Instead of Innaya, Varsha speaks in support of her because she is head over heels in love with her. She always considered Innaya as Manik’s wife.
Varsha:- She has full rights on you because she is your would-be wife.
Hearing this, the floor slips from Manik’s feet. Nandini stiffened, hearing her. Her hand unintentionally slips from Manik’s hold. Before her hand slipped from his hold, Manik gripped her hand more firmly and said with rage.
Manik:- What!!!!! WIFE? ( to his dadu ) What is Maa saying, Dadu? ( not getting any reply, he said further ) I CAN’T MARRY HER. I LOVE Nandini AND WANT TO MARRY HER.
He stood beside Nandini with determination while holding her tightly in his arms without caring for anybody. Whereas Nandini is controlling her tears. Somewhere, she got an idea about where this will lead them.
On the other hand, everyone is too shocked to react. They never expect this from Manik. He is always an obedient son who will follow everyone’s orders and never question or demand anything in return. But now he is making his own decisions.
But two souls are happy from the inside, but give emotionless expressions from the outside. They are dancing in mind and adoring their soon-to-be daughter-in-law, who is continuously looking at the floor while controlling her sobs.
Yashoda:- ( whispers in Kiran’s ear ) Look at her, she is so cute, just like a baby. Her innocence is clearly visible on her face. And this dress is perfectly fitting her curves. BEAUTIFUL…… OMG….. I have got such a cute granddaughter-in-law. Thank you, Baba Ji…….
Kiran:- ( whispers too in her ear ) yup!!! ( with fake jealousy ) LUCKY BITCH!!!!. But I must say Manik’s choice is best.
Innaya came forward and tried to separate them. But Manik held Nandinii’s hand more firmly and pushed Innaya away in anger.
Manik:- Don’t you dare to come near me. I will forget my limit and will make your life hell.
There was a different aggression in his voice, which scared all of them who were present in the hall currently. But Innaya’s obsession with him took a toll on her.
Innaya:- ( possessively ) you can’t marry her, Manik. You are mine, only mine. I love you. ( goes towards her dad ) Why are you not saying anything, Dad? He can’t marry her; I love him. So, how can he marry her?
Manik:- what are…
Manik is going to say something, but stops in mid-listening to his dadu’s angry voice.
Vishamber:- She is saying right, Manik. You can’t marry her. I fixed your marriage with Innaya.
Yashoda:- but…
She stopped in mid after seeing her husband’s hand.
Vishamber:- don’t come in between us. Just don’t!! ( Turns towards Manik ) It’s my final decision, Manik; you have to marry Innaya for your or our benefit.
Manik is standing there in shock, and Nandini is silently crying. Never in her dream had she ever thought that one day someone would try to separate them.
Manik:- ( crying ) Dadu, what are you saying? It’s a prank, right? Please stop this prank here. I am fed up with this.
TO BE CONTINUED…