Prologue

 “I don’t care what you say, but the arrangements will not be handled by both of us together. It will be either you or me. Mridula is best in this, so she will choose one of us to take help for the engagement party.” Aahil stated to Nipuna at the dining table while we all sat to have our food. 

“Of course! You will think your crush can do a better job than me, right?” Nipuna asked, glaring at him while each and everyone at the table stilled in their positions. 

“Nipuna!” Aahil uttered through his gritted teeth while she stared at each one of us with wide eyes. 

“I think Aahna is crying.” Nipuna said, waving the baby monitor and moved to get up from the chair. 

“We all can hear that she is not crying at all. Now, explain us what you mean by before words.” Dileep said, staring at them while I too stared back at them not knowing what to even think. 

“Fine! I had a crush on Mridula a few years back, but didn’t dare to say that out loud.” Aahil explained when no one looked away. 

“Why didn’t you say anything about it before, Aahil?” Aunty shouted at him making all of us turn towards her. 

“Mom! Are you fine?” Aahil asked her in a confused tone, and I turned my attention to my husband who is the only one having his food without even feeling any shock or anything about the new revelation. 

What else did I expect from him? I believe that it is best to let go completely without a miss and make my life easy for myself. It is time! I thought before continuing to have my food while everyone composed themselves from the shock and followed my suit.