chapter 15

After visiting the gallery, Mr. Triparty returned back to Chawanpur right on that day, while Aditya and Aashi took a flight on the next day. As they were sitting on their seats in the flight, Aditya appeared tense, and Aashi noticed it immediately.Aashi: Hey, what happened? Since yesterday, you've been looking all tensed (Aashi questioned, placing her hand on his) Aditya: Your father has finally come to know about our relationship Aashi...now am worried whether he is okay with it or not. The way he left yesterday has left me in confusion. Aashi: Don't worry Aditya. am sure he might be a little upset with me for not telling him about our relationship, but am also sure that he will accept you. If he wasn't okay with our relationship, he would have never invited you for the dinner at our home. I might have some differences with my dad due to him not giving me enough time, but am confident that he will accept you Aditya: I hope so Aashi (Aditya replied, still feeling uncertain) After reaching Chawanpur, Aditya went to his apartment, while Aashi headed home. As she entered the house, she found Shamlal(servant) in the main hall. Shamlal: Arey Aashi ma'am...Aashi: Hey, how are you Ramlal uncle?Shamlal: am fine Aashi ma'am. How was your journey? Aashi: Ya It was good (Aashi replied with a smile) Shamlal: That's nice. By the way ma'am,Triparty Sir has asked me to send you to his room as soon as you return. Aashi: Oh, but why? (Aashi asked with curosity) Shamlal: He said he wanted to discuss something very important with you Aashi had already got the hint about what Mr Triparty wanted to discuss. Aashi: Alright, I'll go to his room then With that, Aashi made her way to Mr Tripartys room. Aashi: Hi dad (Aashi said as she entered the room) Mr Triparty: Hi beta...so you came back from Bangalore huh? Aashi: Yes dad, I reached just now. I met Shamlal uncle in the hall, he told me that you wanted to talk about something important with me Mr Triparty: well Yes...I do have something very important to discuss Aashi: What is it related to dad? Mr Triparty: I think you know very well what it's related to Aashi: well, Is it related to Aditya? Mr Triparty: yes...absolutely...it's related to him. You know Aashi, I do understand that there are some differences between you and me, but at the end, you are my daughter and I am your father...why did you hide your relationship with that guy? Aashi: Dad, I didn't hide intentionally. Like I said earlier...I feel like sharing everything with you that goes on in my life...but you are never free to even spend half an hour with me Mr Triparty: Okay, fine...I agree...it was all my fault. But now as a responsible father, I want to know whom my daughter is dating exactly...tell me everything about that guy Aditya Aashi: Alright dad...I'll tell you everything about him (saying this, Aashi starts narrates everything to her father) so that's how Aditya came up in my life. After hearing everything, Mr Triparty stood there like a statue. Aashi: Dad?...dad?...why are you silent? (Aashi questioned with curosity) Hearing Aashi's call, Mr. Triparty came back to his senses. Mr Triparty: Ah, nothing...nothing...okay now...you...you can leave Aashi: you want me to leave?...just like that? atleast tell me if you are okay with my relationship with Aditya? Mr Triparty: Look Aashi, for now, i dont want to speak anything further...let's end the conversation here...Aashi: but come on dad...atleast tell me something clearly...Mr Triparty: I have called Aditya at the dinner tomorrow right? so whatever things that are left to discuss...I shall discuss it at the dinner...but for now...you can leave Finally, the night had arrived. Aditya reached Aashi's mansion for dinner, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. As he rang the doorbell, Aashi opened the door, and they greeted each other with a smile.Aashi: Hey! Aditya: Heyyy! their eyes had locked on each other.Aashi: So, nervous? (Aashi questioned, noticing Aditya's slight unease) Aditya: actually ya...a little bit Aashi: Shhh...don't be nervous. am here with you...just relax (Aashi comforted Aditya, her voice soothing) Hearing her reassuring words, Aditya nodded his head, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. Aashi: Now come in, Aashi said, stepping aside to let Aditya enter the house.As Aditya walked inside, he was stunned by the inner beauty of the mansion. The inner part of the house looked marvelous, with a huge hall that showcases Italian marble and tiles. The mansion was fully painted in pristine white, giving it a regal and pristine appearance.Aditya: You're staying in a very beautiful house Aashi (Aditya replied with a smile) Aashi: Yeah I know that, but there's another place, far more beautiful than this house...I wanna stay in that place (Aashi replied playfully) Aditya: Another place? What place is it Aashi? (Aditya asked with curosity) Aditya: it's your heart Aditya...I wanna stay there (Aashi placed her hand on Aditya's heart and replied to him) Moved by her words, Aditya felt his emotions well up. Aditya: Well, that place is forever reserved only for you (Aditya replied with his voice filled with sincerity) As they exchanged these heartfelt words, both Aditya and Aashi found themselves lost in each other's eyes, their connection growing stronger.Suddenly, a voice interrupted their moment. "Hello, Aditya," they heard a voice say, bringing them back to reality.Turning towards the source of the voice, they saw Mr. Triparty standing there. Aditya: Hello...Hello sir... How... how are you? (Aditya stammered nervously) Mr Triparty: Well, I was fine days back, but from last 2-3 days, I haven't been feeling well (Mr. Triparty replied in a slightly stern manner) Aditya and Aashi exchanged a knowing glance, realizing that Mr. Triparty's words were indirectly scolding them. Mr Triparty: Anyway, the food is ready. Let's have it ...(Saying this, Mr Triparty walked towards the dining area, Aditya and Aashi followed him) to be continued in next chapter