As promised Daksh used to come home to meet his love and heartbeat Inaaya. She became his reason to live and providing her best life is his ultimate goal. He wanted to shower her with all the love in this world for coming into his life and ruling his heart. Even his parents were happy as their son found his happiness in her. 

"I think you should do job first till we convince your parents, then you can study" Daksh said knowing her parents well. "There is no guarantee that they will accept my choice if I get settled with a job" Inaaya said thinking about her mother.

"You can talk to your father" Daksh suggested, "You have a good job and from same community so hope they will not have any problem" Inaaya convinced him and her own mind which is popping up with many thoughts. 

"You should inform them soon Inaaya, if I get a chance to move abroad then it will be difficult for me to come here and talk to them" Daksh voiced out his problem. "I know but I am still studying so it may not be the right time" she said.

"Yes! Lets think about it later" he said not able to her sad. Daksh knows value of relations and Inaaya's attachment with her father, he never wants that relation to get hampered because of him. 

Inaaya started her preparation for various exams to pursue her PG, one day she saw her mother cleaning and re-decorating their home. "Seems like mom does not have any other work" she said to herself and went into her room continuing her preparation.

That day evening some of their distant relatives came home and Inaaya treated them well. Her mom gave proud looks making her confused. "Why were you giving me those looks?" Inaaya asked when the guests left. 

"My daughter proved that she has all values given by me, I think they are impressed" Shitija said happily kissing her daughter. "Are you happy as I impressed them?" she asked her mother in disbelief.

"Who knows they can be your future in-laws" her mother winked at her making Inaaya pale. "Shitija! I never expected this from you, My daughter is still studying. I will not let you get her married" Ram said hugging Inaaya protectively.

"We should start searching grooms for her, Get ready to part with your daughter Ram" Shitija said teasing her husband but for Inaaya everything around her seemed collapsing.

"Should I inform about this to Daksh? No, he will be tensed" she said pacing in her room. "What if he thinks I am hiding things from him?" she panicked on her own thoughts. She was brought out from her reverie when her phone went off, "Daksh" she saw caller id and her hands started shivering.

"H-hello" she stuttered making it evident that she is tensed, "Inaaya! First drink water" he ordered and she did the same. "Now tell me what happened?" he asked and she gave details of all the day.

"If one more time this discussion comes then tell them about us" Daksh ordered "and I may not be able to come there for few weeks" he added. "Is the work load more? Are you eating properly? See if you neglect your health I am going to come there and . . ." Inaaya continued her class making Daksh smile. He felt complete with her as there is someone who worries for him like his mother and guides like his father.

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Inaaya reached restaurant in hassle carrying all gifts she bought for Daksh, after all he came after two months. She saw him waiting for her, "Always punctual" she said shaking her head and went near him. 

"Seems like you missed me more that I missed you" she said sitting opposite to him. He just gave a faint smile, his eyes looked tired but still shined seeing his love. "You are looking like a patient, How can your company make you work this much?" Inaaya whined irritated with his long working hours.

"Even my mom said the same" he said making her smile, she gave him all gifts she brought for him. "You know what happened last week . . " She kept on talking about their college and friends while Daksh sat admiring her. "I did not know you talk this much" he said sipping his coffee. "Even I did not know till I met you" she shrugged.

"Daksh! This time we are going to hill top, Don't you want to see my favourite spot?"  she said with a hint of warning. He just nodded, Inaaya felt he is hiding something as he looked dull which is not just because of his work.

"You look dull, What happened?" she asked holding his palm, "I got selected to handle few projects abroad" he said. "Amazing! You were working for this project only na! I am so happy, your hard work did not go waste" she squealed with happiness. 

"Inaaya! You forgot its repercussions" he said in calm tone making her frown, "But its good for your career" she said. "Not for us and our relation" he said staring at her. "You have to inform your parents dear, I cannot risk to loose you" he said as she remained silent.

"This is not the right time" she mumbled and he held her palm in his hands securely, "We do not have other option, What if like last time some other match comes and this time your parents accept it?" he said and Inaaya looked at him in shock. "You are right" she said analyzing the circumstances.

"I would have never forced you to do that" he said shaking his head, "I am scared" she said looking down. "I will leave that project and offer" he said seeing her like that, "Are you crazy? How can you do that?" Inaaya shouted gaining attention of others.

"It is better than loosing you" he said in low voice, "I will talk to them, anyway we should do that. Why not now" she said with a small smile. "Inaaya! If you have to choose between me and your parents, You know what to do" he stated and she nodded.

"I will talk to them tomorrow" she said and hugged him, "I will wait at the park for your answer" he said leaving her.

That night Inaaya did not sleep thinking about the next day, even Daksh could not close his eyes for a minute fearing the worst. Inaaya went down and joined her parents who were doing their works, her father is reading newspaper as its a holiday. 

"Dad" she called out but he did not respond, "Dad" she said little loudly to which even her mother joined them. "Sorry Inny! I was busy reading this" Ram said smiling and Shitija gave him you-always-do-that look. 

"Will you accept someone whom I chose as your son in-law?" she asked directly without any hesitation. "What are you talking? Who is that guy?" Shitija shouted hearing her daughter's words. "He is Daksh, my senior from our school and college, working in one of the top MNC" she said clearly.

Ram got shocked seeing his daughter talking about something like so confidently without fear. "Is this what you do for all things we have done for you? You misused all freedom given by us" Shitija started cursing her daughter coupled with her sobs. 

"I did not expect this from you Inaaya, You are matured girl. How can you think about this?" Ram said in stern voice. "I am informing you and asking you for permission dad, I did not run away with him" she said looking at her mother who is giving her death glares. "Then my answer is NO" her father said in finality.

"You did not met him, then how can you reject?" Inaaya asked in disbelief, "Even after meeting that will be my answer" Ram said staring at her. "He is from our community, well educated and settled. That is what you search right?" she asked hopefully.

"Now you started questioning your father's decision too? Am I still alive to see this day?" Shitija asked in high pitch making Inaaya stumble. "I warn you to stay away from that guy if you want to see me alive" Shitija said and went into her room. 

"Dad" she tried to talk but he too went inside and closed the door, Inaaya decided not to give up and kept on trying all the day to convince her father. Seeing his daughter's efforts Ram felt bad and sat near her, "Do not stress yourself" he said ruffling her hair. 

"Dad! Please . . " Inaaya tried to talk but her signaled her to keep quiet, "I know you have many questions but trust me you will be happy in future for this decision" he said. "But my happiness is in Daksh . ." she said, "I have not finished yet" her father Ram said making her silent. "Today even if I explain you will not understand. When time comes I will tell you the reasons, even if I forget you come and ask me" he explained.

"Do you trust me Inaaya?" he asked seeing his daughter sad, "Yes" she said confidently. 
"Then forget that guy and move on" he said and left. Inaaya tried to digest the fact that Daksh will not be there in her life, she got ready to meet him in the park.

She reached one hour early than the time they fixed and saw even Daksh arrived. "Seems like you want to give your answer soon" Daksh said to make her smile but he saw tears in her eyes. He understood what could have happened and collapsed on the bench. 

"We should not have informed my parents,it would have been better if we faked this as arranged one in future" Inaaya said sitting beside him. "You are saying as if we both can lie" Daksh said and they both started laughing. "See the irony of life, when we should cry we are laughing" Inaaya said with tears flowing from her eyes. 

"I love you Inaaya and I cannot see you in tears" he said wiping her tears. "How can I live without you? Wait! Even you cannot live" Inaaya said like a child which made Daksh more weak. "You chose your parents, I am proud of you" he said kissing on her forehead. "My first kiss" she said looking at him, he stared at her feeling sad that it is their last one too. 

"Can we get married without my parents consent?" she asked selfishly, "My parents had only one condition for accepting us, that is your parents should accept our relation" Daksh said. "Why are we both so good that we cannot defy our parents?" Inaaya asked looking at sky. "Because our parents are lucky" he said with a sarcastic smile and she agreed smiling.

"You will get a nice girl, I will pray for you" Inaaya said unlike her making Daksh feel uneasy hearing her words. He placed his finger on her lips and silenced her which made her cry more, "Inaaya! Remember one thing always, You should never cry as there will be one guy in this world, some where else but cannot bear tears in your eyes" Daksh said cupping her face.

"And who is that?" she asked looking into his eyes, "Daksh! Wherever he is, he will be thinking about you" he said and stood up. "Will you smile?" he asked looking at her and she smiled for him. Having a last look he went without a word, he did not turn back as he may break down before her which he never wants. 

Inaaya understood that he is hiding all his pain from her, she knows very well that she cannot handle herself seeing her love in pain. Inaaya and Daksh know how much it hurts seeing the other one in pain.

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A/N: I am sorry if I projected her parents in wrong way but it is the reality. They may seem heartless but trust me they love their children the most and always want the best. We may not understand it today but may be in future we will get to know.

I cannot write what is parent point of view as I too don't know now. When we have kids then we will understand what our parents did for us is right.

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