Yes, we have a huge difference between us so maybe we shouldn't be marrying each other.

Her words still echo in Aryansh's ear. Anger, pain, and the feeling of easily forgettable grapples his heart. It is like being jumped from a peak without any safety gear.

It hurts a lot for not being able to make a special place in her heart for himself. His eyes are numb and blank without any emotions but his mind is wrestling with dreadful thoughts after hearing her rejection.

Last night after hanging the call, Aryansh went for a drive and then took the shelter in his pent house to spend alone time. He switched off the mobile to cut himself from every kind of interaction with the others. Her words created a wreck around him and he is losing control. Before he falls into the pit of old memories, he starts doing the office work.

Today he is working like a robot from a different branch of his company to avoid facing her. He is not sure what he would say to her in anger so he chose to stay away from her.

Aryansh answers the call seeing Mrs. Kaur's number but it turns out the caller is her. The one who made him lose his sleep and happiness from the last night. Yesterday his heart was bursting with happiness as their alliance got fixed and he was so excited to see her becoming from Miss. Piya Sharma to Mrs. Piya Aryansh Shekhawat but it turned out she is not happy with their alliance.

Yes Miss. Sharma

He locked all the emotions in a small corner of his heart and decided to talk to her as his employee.

Ar.yansh p.lea.see

His eyes held a storm inside them due to her last night's behaviour. She thinks that they have differences so he will ensure to make her face those differences.

Miss. Sharma, you should not forget that you are at the office as my employee and I'm your boss so it would be better if you maintain the office decorum and behave.

Do you have anything related to work to talk to me, Miss. Sharma?

No S..i...rr

Unable to stand her tears, he cut the call and went to meet the people with whom he requested for an urgent  meeting.

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Piya talked with Aryansh Shekhawat, her boss, after a long time. The boss of this company who is heartless and cold when it comes to the work and who would not forgive the people if they do not abide by the company's rules and regulations.

She realised that in spite of having the differences of sky and earth between them, Aryansh always created a horizon between them. Horizon is the line where the earth seems to meet the sky. She in her foolishness broke his heart again.

She sits down on the floor hugging her knees and thinks how she created havoc in their lives.

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Uncle - Aunty, Namaste (Hello)

Khush Raho (God bless you) Aryansh

Aryansh came to the Sharma house to meet Piya's parents. After last night's call with Piya, he decided to talk to her parents.

Thank You for accepting my last minute meeting request.

Aryansh, son, you don't need to be such a formal child. You are now a part of our family.

Mr. Sharma says with a smile to ease the nervous man sitting in front of him.

Thanks Uncle. I wanted to talk with you both regarding Piya and my marriage.

Yeah, sure, tell us

I know that you both think that our families have the differences due to wealth but my family and I don't think like that. I request you both to not take any stress due to the marriage preparations.

If you want we can have a simple wedding. There's no need to hype anything. If you or aunty take stress due to the preparations then neither Piya nor I will enjoy the wedding.

I love Piya. I only want her and your blessings. Nothing else. Please don't take any stress. You called me son so let me handle the things, please.

Aryansh Child (Beta), we feel blessed to have you as our Son-in-law but we still have some responsibilities towards our daughter. Piya is our first child so we'll have some dreams for her marriage.

I agree with you Aunty, but I request you to let me be a part of it. You can do whatever you wish but let me handle the responsibilities. I'll share the information with you both whenever you need.

As you said I am a part of this family so let this family member take care of these things

Okay Aryansh but you will share the details with us. You will not keep us in the dark.

Piya's parents are touched with Aryansh's behaviour and honesty.

Mr. Sharma received a call from Aryansh in the morning requesting a meeting. He and his wife were curious to know the reason for this sudden meeting. They appreciate his straightforward nature and thought that it would be better to take his help as they are not much aware about the ways and likes of his family.

He can make things easy for them so that there would not be any issue in the wedding. They will do as per their customs and traditions.

Sure Uncle. Thank you for understanding. I'll leave now, Namaste.

God bless you my child.

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Piya comes to her house in the evening with a tired face. She sees her mother extremely happily while making the dessert. She asks her

Anything special Maa?

I'm very happy Piya

Why? Did papa give you a special surprise, she teases her mother.

Badmash (naughty)

She gives a light pat on Piya's arm before saying, no it's you who gave us a gift.

I don't understand, Maa. I don't think so I ordered anything from Nykaa or Myntra this month.

Her mother looks at her with sharp eyes when she takes online shopping portal names. She is tired of receiving and returning the parcels. Her daughters are unofficial brand ambassadors of these sites whereas Piya checks her mobile to if ordered anything to relieve the stress but finds nothing.

Aryansh came here today

Piya is surprised to hear that he came to her house.  Her mother shares what Aryansh told them.

You are really lucky Piya. That boy loves you a lot. He didn't have a pinch of arrogance in him. He literally begged us not to take any stress due to the marriage preparations. We are very happy that you are getting married in such a nice family.

Every word of her mother crushes her soul as she is realizing how unfair she was towards him. Everything could have been resolved with an honest discussion but she overthink and spoiled their relationship.

Piya goes to her room and tries calling Aryansh but he does not answer the calls. She messages Atharv and asks him where Aryansh is who tells her that he is staying at the pent house.

Piya tells her family that she is staying at Misha's place and the next day is saturday so no office tension.

She also takes the Kheer (traditional Indian Milk and Rice dessert) which her mother cooked in the evening.

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Aryansh is watching UEFA Euro championship while sipping wine but the match does not interest him though penalty shootout is happening.

He shut the TV and stared at the sky while laying over the sofa. He would have passed the time by counting the stars but not a single star is visible in the sky.

Nothing looks interesting to him. He hears the sound of the door bell and thinks who came at this time. He opens the door and sees Piya standing with an awkward smile

May I come in?, she asks him.

He shut the door on her face.