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A middle aged women wearing a red saree a tight bun wrapped with the knot of her saree and gold bangles jingling on her hand was busy in arti . The oratory room was quite big decorated with many pictures and idols of God. Mahadev, krishna, durga, laxmi etc. she was chanting mantras closing her eyes as her husband sat beside her and joined her . After some time she opened her eyes .

" Good morning Krantika."

She turned to her husband with a smile and gave him the Prasad . He also smiled while receiving the Prasad .

" Good morning...how was your walk. .it's quite cold outside. "

" Yes that's why I came fast today."

He said chewing the Prasad. She stand up and he also followed her . They left the oratory room together and sat on the sofa .

" Is she sleeping?"

Her face twisted in a frustration.

" What can we expect from her ...it's already 7:30 . I said nothing today because it's holiday. "

He nodded and sipped the coffee. She turned to him.

" You should think about her marriage now . She has a job now and already 25 . I think we should get her married now . "

He looked at her .

" Hm...i was thinking too .yesterday i said it to Yug too . "

" What he said ..."

" He said to ask her first then find someone. He also told me to ask her if she has someone in her life . "

It seems his statement don't make her happy. She nodded.

" You should find someone..."

" What if she has someone in her life ."

" Ok...I will ask. But you know we will still keep eyes. First we will see the guy then if we like we will continue otherwise she has to marry the guy we will choose. "

He nodded after finishing his coffee he stand up.

" Ok....I'm going to the market. Give me my wallet and the bag . "

She nodded and handed him his wallet and bag . Then she went upstairs to her room. She opened the door and find her still sleeping wrapping the blanket over her head. As usual there was a book beside his bed table and on the book her phone. She did it everytime. She went inside amd sat beside her and jerked her .

" It's already 8 Yuvika . Get up now. "

After few attempts atleast she put down the blanket and closed her eyes half with a frustrated face.

" Today is holiday mom...let me sleep a bit . "

" It's already 8 and you are still sleeping?...you are a teacher now... atleast follow some restrictions . "

" The restrictions which you guys have me are enough for me . Let me sleep. "

"Yuvika...get up now otherwise I don't know if your father rebuke you after returning from market. You know him right. "

This time she sat with a frustrated face.

" Who doesn't know your husband...he still lives in his strict teacher  era . Always scolding for short to short things . "

"We can't blame him . He is getting older now and retired teacher  it's obvious he has a personality. "

" You always take his side ma. It's really annoying. "

She jumped from the bed and yawned. Krantika also stand up .

" Come soon I'm warming the coffee. "

She left the room and she went to bathroom after preparing her bed . Then she went downstairs . She took the coffee from her mom and sat on the sofa curled up holding the coffee.

" Ma what is in lunch today...?"

" Dad is went to market to bring some paneer. Will made butter paneer today. "

She smiled to hear . The only thing which makes her smile from the beginning of her day . She took her phone and was scrolling then her dad came .

" Take this bag . "

She went to him and taking the bag put it on the table .

" When did you woke up?"

He said and sat on the sofa. She sat beside him.

" Recently. "

" You should change your habits Yuvika . None will tolerate this like your parents. "

She said nothing and sipped her coffee. He turned to her with a serious expression.

" I want to ask you something Yuvika."

She looked at him and nodded.

" Have you anyone in your life ?"

She taken back by this unexpected question then her mom also came and sat beside him.

" Is there anyone you like?"

She stared at them then after a while nodded to no .

" Why are you guys asking this in this morning?"

" Because we are finding someone for you to marry and your bhai said to ask you this . Now when you have none then why to waste time . Suniye ji look someone for her . "

" What if I said I have someone in my life ?...will you let me marry that guy?"

She turned to her. Arun also looked at her.

" Have you ?"

" No....I'm just asking..."

She asked coldly.

" You know out terms very well Yuvika. He has to be the same caste as ours . Respected job , gentle behaviour, manners ana from a respected background. "

She heard it quietly.

" I know....and I don't have the time or interest to find someone exactly what you guys want . And love is not about cast . So don't ask me further. Do what you guys want ....just after finding let me know . I will talk and then will decide. "

Her parents said nothing and after finishing her coffee she went upstairs. She opened her book which was half read last night and started to read again to drown into the imaginary world which was always better than reality and her safest place . Where she finds peace everytime even after any big circumstances.