Maya woke up with a heavy heart. She didn't want to fight with Rehan , but he always got on her nerves. She promised her parents that she'd arrange a meeting with Rehan so that they could know him , but Rehan was determined to spoil it.

It was early morning, and she knew her parents would be having breakfast before they left for their respective ways. And about Masha , she'd be asleep, not caring about the world.

She stepped into the kitchen only to find her mother having a serious and secret conversation with her Bua. Mr Jagdeer Sharma's sister , Jyoti Sharma, often visited her brother since she lived nearby. Today, Maya was skeptical about finding her Bua  home, which is too early in the morning itself. 

Mrs Sarayya was the first person to notice Maya in the kitchen threshold, abruptly stopping her ongoing conversation. She said , " You woke up early today?" 

Jyoti turned to Maya and asked her about her wellbeing since Jyoti saw Maya after ages.

Not finding Masha , Mr Jagdeer inquired his wife, " Choti kaha hai?"

" So rhi hai. " Jyoti quipped in and told Mr Jagdeer. 

" You all started without me. This isn't fair. "
Masha took a seat next to her father while complaining. 

" Bulaya tha Maine, tum uthi nahi."

" Bua , aapne ek baar awaz di thi ,bass."

" Enough. Have the food." Mrs Sarayya chided while plating her favorite food.

A happy faced Masha had the food, not caring that her mother and Bua were going to make her feel disoriented. 

Maya nonchalantly glanced at her parents. They seemed normal, her Bua, too ,looked fine. And then her mind scolded her for being skeptical and negative. 

Once the breakfast was done, Mr Jagdeer left, leaving the ladies alone. Mrs Sarayya took a seat next to Masha, who was talking to her Bua , as if she hadn't met her in years.

Maya gave her mother a quick glance before busying herself in her own thoughts. 

" Masha , I need to talk to you." Jyoti Sharma said ,grabbing the attention of the ladies.

Maya had a sour expression while Mrs Sarayya knitted her brows and crossed her fingers.  Masha, with a smile ,closed the book that she was reading and looked at her Bua.

" I have a proposal for you."

Masha's eyes widened , and she looked as if she'd faint. Shyama di, their house-help, who was dusting the living room , too, looked startled.  Maya was caught off guard.  Before she could voice out her opinion,  Jyoti Sharma stopped her by showing her hand.

" I know it's too sudden, but you'll have all your time to think of it."

Jyoti turned to Mrs Sarayya and said ,
"Kabir is a good boy. Maya didn't accept , but you can give a chance. The proposal is good."

Before Jyoti could say further,  Maya stood up and beeseched,  " Bua,  I hope you aren't talking about the same proposal that I rejected yesterday. "

Masha didn't say anything. She just switched her eyes to and fro ,from Maya to Jyoti. Both looked like a volcano, too eager to erupt.

Shyama silently walked out of the living room, giving space to the family.  She didn't want to eavesdrop.  Her only concern was Masha , the girl who was legit brought up by her.

Mrs Sarayya chided Maya,  " Can you give Jyoti a second to finish what she has to say. Nahi , tumhe toh beech mei bolna haina?"

" Maa,  I hope you know ki meine rishta reject ki hai , toh aap use Masha pe thop rhe ho. Kal tak toh use mujhse shaadi karna tha na aaj achanak Masha. "

" Listen, Maya,  they don't know about this yet. Don't even know if they'll accept or not. The guy and his family are good, so hum bas soch rhe hai. We need to talk to them, and we'll only talk if Masha agrees."

The heated argument continued, and Masha sat there ,silent. No one is asking her , they're just arguing. 

" So, you want Masha's opinion, thik ? Masha ne reject ki hai. Ab khush ?"

"Why are you speaking for her. Aur meri baat  Masha se ho rhi hai , tum se nahi."

"She does what I say. "

"Stop dictating her, Maya. She has a life beyond your words."

"Similarly,  aap bhi usko dictating karna chode,  main uski behen hoon and I know..."

"Will you just shut up Maya?"

Mrs Sarayya raised her tone, and Maya fell silent .

"No one is dictating her . And we didn't talk to her. You didn't even allow. "

All eyes turned to Masha,  and she knew she's doomed.

"Mana karde Mashu?"

Masha blinked her eyes at her sister's tone ,but before she could say anything, Jyoti Sharma muttered,  " Maya, I'm talking to masha, and you should go to your room ,you may be the eldest daughter here,but I'm older than you, and I prefer hearing from her and not you."

Maya stomped her foot and gave a warning glare to masha, and left the place. She had a lot on her plate, and now this as well. She was done.

Masha sat awkwardly, not knowing what to say. She so badly wanted to run to her sister and console her. But she couldn't disrespect her Bua.

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