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At Sharma House-

Sharma House is typically like a middle class family house . The exterior of the house is ordinary but has a sense of belongingness . It is vibrant , lively , noisy , well decorated with local desi items. It is made with love and care . Every corner of the house holds numerous memories both the good and bad ones .  But The house is filled with love . Here the good memories are remembered more than the dark ones. The house surely craves for some renovation but it is still very happy without it . Sharma house is fully balanced having equal amount of peace and noise. It is full of positive energy and happiness.

 Here lives Tia ; a sweet, kind , a girl full of sunshine along with her parents  Anil and Aishwarya  and her brother Raghav who has currently situated in US . The house technically belongs to Anil but every one living here calls it there home. 

Tara was sitting on the floor working on her laptop which was lying on the couch and her back was facing her mother who was cooking breakfast for her in the kitchen.

" Tara, you will be turning 25 next year. How long are you going to stay single beta ? Let go of the past and move on. You need a partner ,a companion" Said Tia's mother Aishwarya worried about her daughter's future .

" I don't need anyone mumma. Papa and you are enough for me " Said Tara in frustation as this is like a daily conversation to her .

'' Beta we can't be with you forever. How will u live after us ? " said Tia 's father Anil

" I 'll go along with you both " Said Tia carelessly while working on her laptop

" Things don't work like that Tia. Leave that laptop of yours and understand what we are trying to say " Said Aishwarya

Tia closed her laptop in frustation and walked towards her parents who were already looking in Tia's direction.

" Mumma papa I have already told u guys that I don't want to get married. There is literally no reason for me to get married. I don't have anyone I love. Most importantly I don't want to Love or trust anyone except you both and Raghav bhaiya (Tia's brother who lives in US) especially after what happened . " Said Tia

" Tia bachha we know what you have gone through but you know na that we love you and wants the best for you " Said Anil while caressing Tia's hair

" As you say papa. I will do what ever you say " Said Tia as she didn't want to drag the topic more
" That's like my princess " Said Anil

Tia left the living room and came to her room .But she went back remembering she forgot her laptop in the living room itself . She was in the hallway when she heard her parents talking 

Anil to Aishwarya: "It really kills me thinking of how will she manage in this cruel world all by herself. My princess is so naive and innocent for this world "

" Anil ji same thought bothers me as well. I want her to get settled. She is so lonely from inside. She has even stopped laughing like she used to. That marriage really broke my baby heart. I miss her lively smile " Said Aishwarya crying

" I wish you wouldn't have stopped me that day Aishwarya. I would have killed that bastard with my own hands " Said Anil

" Anil ji our daughter is our main concern right now. She should move on. Puri zindagi padi hai aage uske " Said Aishwarya

Tia eyes turned watery hearing the conversation between her parents . 

I am such a bad daughter . I don't know how can I free them of the stress which I unknowingly have caused them . They are so worried about me . Both have them have stilled their life because of me.

At Awasthi Mansion ; 

Awasthi Mansion is not like any other mansion . It is very huge ,luxurious , and spectacular residential property in the entire city. It is characterized by not just classy design, but also  magnificent landscaping, extensive staircases, and many other remarkable amenities.  The combination of gray and golden highlights around every corner gives it a classy rich hollywood vibes . Awasthi mansion has luxurious finishes, multiple floors having 2 bedrooms , 1 study each. But the whole mansion had only one kitchen . It was an unsaid ritual in Awasthi mansion that the family members are supposed to have atleast 1 meal together in a day . The mansion  also have pools, outdoor entertainment areas, high ceilings and rooflines , a movie theatre ,and a garden .The Garden  is the only place in the whole mansion where Ashwin finds peace and solace after his mothers death.

 The mansion is so huge that one can easily get lost but only 2 people lives in this mansion Ashwin and his twin sister Asha .There was a time when this mansion was full of people , laughter but everything changed when Ashwin mother died  . She was a lively lady full of love and care but Ashwin father was spoiled brat . He never cared for her when she was alive . His mother died when he was 5 leaving him and his sister heartbroken . Ashwin never had good relations with his father especially after he remarried so he and Asha lived separately from them . Asha is also lively lady just like her mother . She is strong  and independent but also very lazy and naughty .She loves her brother a lot . Ashwin also cares about Asha a lot . He also respects her a lot . She has always acted as a support pillar for him and Ashwin did the same for her . a 

" Ashwin today you can't run away without completing this topic " Said Ashwin twin sister Asha

" Asha not today. I had a long day at office , now I want to sleep " Said Ashwin trying to escape from Asha

" But after that I  wanted to tell you something about me and Ajay . No problem if you are tired "said Asha with a sad face

" Tell me Asha, what happened? Is everything okay with you both ? " Asked Ashwin like a protective elder brother

" That I will tell u later. But firstly we will talk about your marriage . " Said Asha
" Hmm " Replied ashwin

" I can see how lonely you are Ashwin. You spend all your day working just to divert your attention . And all this is going on from past 2 years . It's the time to move . How long will you live in your past ? " Said Asha

" I am not lonely " Replied Ashwin knowing perfectly well he can't lie to her

" Who are u lying to Ashwin me or yourself ? " Said Asha

Ashwin couldn't answer her question . 

" You are just exhausting yourself by overworking . You need a partner. You also deserve to get love.  " said Asha

"I have you as my sister and as far as I know you love me " said Ashwin acting like a child who is getting scolded from his mother

" You very well know what I am talking about " said Asha

" And if you are not going to find one yourself I will have to . And you will have to meet her without any questions . " Said Asha without waiting for an answer from Ashwin

" You won't stop pestering me na until I agree with what u want, so  my little sister I will do as you say but the final decision will be mine . " Replied Ashwin

" Okay " Said Asha happily
" Now tell me what you wanted to tell me about Ajay and you " Asked Ashwin

" Oo nothing I did that to make you agree with me " Said Asha

Only Asha can speak to Ashwin like that. No one else have guts or authority to speak to him like that.

***we will have Tia and Ashwin scenes from next chapter ***

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I am really sorry if you found this chapter to be a little boring . This story is a slow burner . It begins slowly however every chapter will ignite the flame between the two .  This Slow burn romance will first build the foundation of connection.  I promise you will get interesting chapters now on