Sandhya was a very cheerful and happy young girl. She was a second-year medical practitioner. A scholar and a very hard worker. But she had one ambition in her life and that was to become a forensic specialist.
"Excellent! Sandhya, you did it very well today." Her Forensic medicine tutor praised her, he always appreciated the effort that she always put in.
"Thank you, sir." She happily thanked him and then she left the college campus with her friends.
"I have a proposal: today we are throwing a party in your honour, Sannu. it's because of you that we are still able to keep track of our notes. We owe you a party." Ami, her best friends, expressed in excitement.
"Sorry, I'm unable to do so; as you are aware, my mother and father do not permit such. But once this semester is over, I will make sure we get to celebrate at my place," she said. She could see the disappointment on her friend's faces but she had no choice. She said her goodbyes and proceeded home.
When she arrived home, she was shocked to find an Audi car parked by her front gate. She was taken aback. She lived in a remote place and bumping into such cars was next to impossible. Such cars drew a lot of attention and became a topic of conversation in the entire village.
She was lost in thought as she walked inside.
"Sannu, you are back. Come with me." Her mother suddenly came to her and dragged her to the bedroom. As she passed the hall she noted some guests but could not take a clear look.
In the bedroom,
"Sannu, My child, Get ready," her mother said and handed her a new dress "Why are you so late? We have been waiting for you."
"Mummy, who are they?" She asked curiously
"They are here for you, It's a marriage proposal. "
Before Sandhya could ask or react, there was a knock on the door. Her mother quickly opened and to her shock, it was the guest.
" Why? Ah! She will be ready in just two minutes," her mother pleaded
"It's ok! Madam, Shall I talk to her now? I am getting late."
Sandhya was standing at the edge of the door. She smiled nervously and left the room.
After leaving the room, she closed the door politely and went to the living room.
In the bedroom.
" Hi! I am... " Before he could finish the sentence of his introduction.
Sandhya interrupted gently, "Dr Vikash Nair, The famous neurosurgeon and The Miracle hospital's owner. Hello sir !"
He smiled and sat on the bed, "Ok, since you know me then we can talk easily."
"Go ahead, sir. I am listening," She allowed him without hesitation.
"My family and I have come for a special reason. My parents choose you as my second wife; I have one daughter from my first marriage, who is three years old but unfortunately, her mother died during her birth. She was my first and last love and ever since my mother and Papa have constantly been pressuring me into a second marriage until I was convinced; I am not pressuring you; however, we can support each other," he said. Sandhya stared at him trying to process everything.
"My daughter needs a mother and your younger brother needs a new heart. I found a donor in New Zealand. If we marry, I will arrange all formalities for your brother's Operation like visa and tickets, treatment expenses, etc etc," he added.
She was dazed by his words. For the first time, she found a solution to her brother's heart problem. She was a medical student and was aware of the risk and how costly it was. Finding a heart was near to impossible.
Without thinking about it she replied "Ok! Done! I will marry you."
Her quick response made DR.Vikash frown. He wanted to say something else to put pressure on her and make her feel threatened. So she could decline the proposal, but before he could do so, she said, "So I have to stop my studies; my dreams as well, right?"
Dr Vikash stood up from the bed and stubbornly stared at her. First, he noticed her expression and eyes and then replied " Yes.. you have to. "
They only met three or four times in the next two months, but Sandhya's behaviour toward his daughter was so sweet and loving. For him, this was sufficient. She, too, blended in well with his relatives.
During those two months, he developed feelings for her as well. He never expected to fall in love again after his first wife died, but Sandhya proved him wrong.
He's also looking forward to marrying her and making her his own in his heart.
Sandhya, on the other hand, was upset because her parents had concealed her brother's illness, as well as the marriage proposal.
She gave up her studies and dream, as well as her passion, as a result of this compromise.
They married each other two months later. Sandhya grew up from a child to a woman.
She was only 20 years old when she took on the roles of wife, mother, daughter-in-law, and eldest mistress of the Nair household.
Even though it was their first night together, she was mindful of her responsibilities to her stepdaughter. She put her to sleep first, then went to her and Vikash's room. In those two months, her relationship with her stepdaughter grew tremendously. And now that she is married, she was going to work hard and accept reality and demonstrate that she is the best candidate to be her mother. Not as a stepmother, but as her biological mother.
Vikash was waiting for her when she entered their bedroom. He was staring at the gift box he was holding.
"I'm sorry. I... I'm late," she said nervously.
Vikash moved closer to her and took her hand.
Vikash stepped closer to her and took her hand in his. It's a complete shock to her. He had previously said that the marriage was solely for the sake of his daughter, but now he was changed his mind.
He assisted her in sitting on the bed. He removed two diamond bangles from the gift box. He knelt in front of her and put the bangles on her wrist.
He looked her in the eyes and said, "You stole my heart." He then placed his lips on hers.
It's a lovely beginning to a compromise marriage.
