forced marriage

forced marriage ch 4

Singh Mansion - It was the first time since Mahi's college admission that Mahi and Rocky's father was having dinner with everyone together. Mahi was overjoyed about this and was trying to talk to her father while serving food. She was sitting next to Rocky, so she could hear his mumbling clearly and was smiling softly while listening to him. This was irritating Mahi's father.

Mahi's father - How's your studies going, you two? Rocky rarely responded to his father and uncle's questions, and when he did, his answers were always funny. Because he knew that they wouldn't show their faces for the entire week, and even if they did come, they wouldn't be able to resist saying bitter things. So, he reacted very less to their talks.

Rocky, mumbling - Don't know about studies, but sandy asks me every day to take her on a date.

Mahi smiled slightly - It's going well, father.

Mahendra Singh (Rocky's father) - raghavendra brother has also asked you, Rocky!

Rocky - Yes. If Mahi answered that her studies are going well. So her studies have learned to walk, then mine must be running.

Rocky's father - It's not good to joke about everything, learn how to talk properly.

Rocky's dad: You're becoming more and more insolent day by day. If this continues, you'll ruin our business one day and put us on the streets.

Rocky - I don't need your business, which would keep me from spending time with my family. I'd rather sell street food.

Mahendra Singh - With your behavior, you'll end up selling street food one day.

Raghvendra Singh - You're criticizing the business that's giving you a luxurious life. And you say we don't spend time with the family? We know everything about your activities.

Raghvendra Singh slammed his glass on the dining table - You attend the first lecture and then disappear from college, and you! He looked at Mahi and said angrily, Your lectures are now held in the canteen, and you spend the whole day sitting with boys. Do you have any shame? You'll tarnish our family's name like this!

Mahi, crying - No, father, I haven't done anything that would make your head bow in shame..

Grandmother (pouring oil into the fire) - "I've been telling you for so long to find a good boy and get her married before she brings shame to our family." There's no need for her studies. Get her married soon and be tension-free.

Rocky - This is all a lie, who told you u uncle these wrong things?

Mahi, leaving her food and crying, started going to her room. Her father said from behind - You won't go to college tomorrow, stay at home.

Mahi, with her head down - But father, my assignment has to be submitted tomorrow.

Raghvendra Singh angrily - Rocky will get your assignment submitted.

Mahi, with tears in her eyes, went to her room.

Raghvendra Singh - We'll all go to the party tomorrow night. Everyone be ready by 8:30 p.m. And mother, you take Mahi for shopping. Bring a good dress for her to wear to the party and take responsibility for getting her ready and bringing her to the party. Many prominent families will be there.

Mahi's dad told Rocky,"that Mahi is coming in front of the media for the first time, so there will be guards, but Rocky, I want you to stay with her at the party and handle the media. Mahi doesn't know how to interact with the media, she might say something wrong. So you stay with her.

And one last thing, everyone should maintain themselves well. And you too, wear some decent clothes, there's no need to come in torn and tattered clothes, looking at Rocky.

Rocky - But I don't have time to buy clothes. I have to go to college and also submit Mahi's assignment.

Rocky's father - Then there's no need to come to the party if you can't even wear decent clothes. The assignment is just an excuse, I know all about your activities.

Raghvendra Singh to Rocky - Let it go, take a leave from college tomorrow and go shopping with your grandmother and Mahi. And one more thing, there's no need to take those useless friends (Rohit Mehra and Mohit Mehra) along. Give Mahi's assignment to Seerat, she will take it from home in the morning.

Here is the translation:

Rocky - Who is Seerat now?

Rocky thinking to himself - Okay... This means she talks nonsense about Mahi. I'll see her tomorrow.

Raghvendra Singh - She is the daughter of my PA and studies in the same semester as Mahi. Do you have any other questions? The person you are investigating is not the one who told me about your activities.

Rocky - I was just asking.

Rocky was acting like he didn't care about Seerat, but he was also wondering how she knew about him going out every day.

Raghvendra Singh - Vaibhav Chauhan's son studies with you in the same semester.

Rocky didn't respond.

Rocky's father - Rocky, your elder father is asking you something. Have you become deaf?

Rocky - Yes, he studies with me. But he's not my friend.

Mahi's father to Rocky - Then make him your friend. He is collaborating with us on a big project that we will launch tomorrow. And that's why we are throwing a party. And also, Vaibhav Chauhan's elder brother Vishal Chauhan's son, who is coming back to India after four years to join his father's business, will be there. They thought it would be a good idea to announce his joining the business on the same day as the project launch. And tomorrow, we will all be there. Rajeev Malhotra will also be there with his son Ranbir, who wants Mahi to be his daughter-in-law. At the party, Ranbir and Mahi can meet each other too..

Raghvendra will look at Mahendra and ask him to invest in our new project as well.

Rocky, angrily - This clearly means that this is not a family meeting, but a business deal, where Mahi is being used as a pawn. Everyone listen carefully, if Mahi doesn't agree to this, then this relationship won't happen.

Grandmother - We are not Mahi's enemies, why would we make wrong decisions for her?

Mahi's father - Mahi is my daughter, so I will make all her decisions. If I think it's right, then only will we take the conversation with Ranbir Malhotra forward, otherwise, there are many other good families there.

Rocky, angrily, goes to Mahi's room and sees her hiding behind the bed, crying.

Rocky puts his hand on Mahi's head - Mahi, whoever has said anything wrong about you, I will find out.

Mahi cried and said to Rocky- Bro, only Rohit and Neha sit with me. I don't have any feelings for Rohit. Mom's swear, we are just friends.

Rocky hugs Mahi - You don't need to explain anything to me, I know everything. I trust you more than myself. Come on, stop crying, your eyes are red. By the way, tomorrow, I, you, and our stubborn grandma will go shopping together at the mall. Your father has ordered everyone to attend the party.

Mahi said with surprise- Shopping... but why? I don't feel like going anywhere. And if you go shopping, who will submit my assignment?

Rocky - Your father's PA's daughter. Our fathers won't let us go to college tomorrow, no matter what.

Mahi - Brother, why do you keep calling them "old men"? I don't like it.

Rocky - I won't show them more respect than they deserve. They separated me from my mother. And you keep saying "father, father", but have you ever asked your father why he doesn't want you to go to college tomorrow?

Mahi - Because there's a family gathering.

Rocky - Not a gathering, but a discussion about your marriage. Your father didn't even ask you if you're ready for marriage or not .

Mahi, with tears in her eyes again - Father didn't even ask me once if I'm ready for any relationship.

Rocky - Don't worry, if the guy isn't worthy of you, I won't let things move forward. Anyway, you're grown up now, don't just agree to everything. If you feel something's wrong, speak up for yourself.

Rocky - Don't worry, if the guy isn't worthy of you, I won't let things move forward. Now that you're grown up, don't just agree to everything. If you feel something's wrong, speak up for yourself. You don't have to tolerate anyone's tyranny over yourself.

And listen, you're going to be in front of the media for the first time, so you need to be careful. They'll ask you some questions related to your studies and some personal ones, so answer thoughtfully.

Mahi - Why won't you be with me?

Rocky - Don't worry, I'll be with you, but now you need to know how to interact with everyone.

Anyway, my eyes will be on you, but still, don't get too close to anyone at the party because some media people secretly attend parties and take secret pictures, which they then viral on news channels. You're new, so they'll be keeping an eye on your every move, but I'll be around you. Don't think too much, just go to sleep now. We'll see about tomorrow.

Chauhan House - During dinner, Vaibhav Chauhan (Viren's father) - Vihan is coming home tomorrow morning, so Viren, you don't go to college and pick up Vihan from the airport, because we have a very important deal tomorrow morning. Viren thought quietly - If I don't go tomorrow, then Sunday is the next day, so how will I see her? How will I spend two days without seeing her? After some time, Viren said, "Dad, I have a very important assignment tomorrow and I have to submit it tomorrow." Vishal Chauhan - No problem, son, I will tell Ravi to pick up Vihan from the airport. Vaibhav Chauhan - You all know that I have arranged a grand party tomorrow night for Vihan's arrival in India. So, we all have to arrive early to welcome the guest, so everyone will reach the Royal Galaxy Hotel on time tomorrow.

Vaibhav Chauhan - Sister-in-law, brother, and I have important meetings, so we will meet Vihan directly at the party. The party is for the launch of our new project and to celebrate Vihan joining our business, so you'll have to tell Vihan to arrive on time, otherwise, you know how he forgets everything when he's busy. Mathili Ji - Okay, brother-in-law, leave it to me. Vishal Chauhan and Vaibhav Chauhan go to the study room for an important video conference meeting after dinner. Mathili Chauhan (Viren's elder mother) - Here, son, have some carrot halwa. Viren looks at his elder mother and says - Wow, mom, your face is shining so brightly today that the whole house is lit up. And seeing the carrot halwa, my heart has become garden garden (a playful way of saying he's very happy).

Mathili - After 4 whole years, Vihan is bringing Manan home with him. My eyes are longing to see them together. I won't let him go away from us again. God willing, he'll forget everything. Viren - Everything will be okay when Vihan brother moves forward in his life. And that will happen when someone who loves him deeply comes into his life. Get him married to a nice girl, brother. Mathili Ji - I'll convince Vihan for marriage. But I need a girl who will accept Vihan and Manan both. Mathili Ji prays - Oh Lord, now you're the only one who can send a girl into Vihan's life who will accept him and Manan both, and bring happiness back to this house.

The next morning, Seerat comes to Maahi's house to collect her assignment, as her father had asked her to. The guard at the gate stops her and asks who she wants to meet.

Seerat replies that she wants to meet Maahi to collect her assignment.

Watchman makes a call on the landline phone. Rocky, who had just returned from jogging, gets irritated and shouts at Reema, the caretaker, for not answering the phone. (Rocky dislikes Reema because she always speaks negatively about Maahi.) Rocky receives the call, and watchman's loud voice is heard on the other end.

Watchman introduces himself, and Rocky teases him, saying he doesn't need to introduce himself because his voice is as recognizable as a koel bird's. Watchman asks Rocky to send the girl inside, and Rocky agrees, saying she's his special guest. Rocky hangs up the call and thinks to himself, "Once you're inside, I'll reward your snooping."

Seerat enters through the garden and is amazed by the grandeur of the bungalow. As she enters the large hall, her astonishment grows. She thinks to herself, "The bungalow is beautiful from the outside, but..."

But from the inside, it's no less than a palace. The stairs leading out of the hall, the large curtains, the floor so clean that you can see your own face in it. She was just looking around. When Seerat didn't see anyone in the hall, she moved forward to call out to Maahi. Suddenly, Serat felt as if someone was standing behind her.