Arrange or Love

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Amrish Makwana had just found out that the family that lost their lives in saving their father was the Pandya family.  The Pandya family that lost so much that day yet didn't complain.  He also found out that it was the same family whose Pandya Store was blocking the making of his mall.  He decided to change the design of the mall, so he didn't include them in his mall.  His father survived the earthquake due to the actions of the Pandya family. He couldn't do enough.   He was asking around about the family, when he found out that Pandya matriarch, Suman Pandya, was looking for a groom for her granddaughter, as she wanted her granddaughter to be settled in life before passes on, as she wasn't keeping in the greatest health.

Amrish thought to talk to his mother, as he thought that his youngest brother could marry Suman's granddaughter.  As he was talking to his mother, Amba, explaining the situation, Dhawal had overheard.  

"Do you mean Natasha Pandya?"  Dhawal asked.

"Yes, do you know her?"  asked Amrish

"Yes.  We go to school together.  She's beautiful.  She's the topper of our class.  She's very serious.  But when she's with her friends, she smiles.  She looks carefree."  said Dhawal

"You just go to school, correct?"  asked Amrish

"Um.."  Dhawal stammered.

"Answer your brother, Dhawal,"  ordered Amba

"I like her.  I like her a lot.  But she is oblivious to guys liking her."  said Dhawal

"Well, her family lost their lives when they saved Papa.  Her grandmother isn't keeping the  best of health.  I don't want to force you, but if you are agreeable.  I was thinking of marriage between the two of you.  Only agree if you can see yourself living with her for the rest of your life.   Is she someone that you can love.  Will you be able to protect her? "  asked Amrish

"Mots, Ma. I really like her.  I don't know if it is love or not.  But there is something about her that keeps me around her.  She pretends not to know me, but I know.  She knows who I am."  said Dhawal

"So if I take the rishta for marriage between you and Natasha, you have no objections."  said Amrish

"I have no objections,"  said a bashful Dhawal.

The next day, Amrish and Amba went over to Pandya Niwas to meet with Suman.

Amrish did not want to start on the wrong front, explained about the mall, and how they were going to change the design to exclude Pandya Store. Then he explained how her children were the ones to save his father. His father survived that earthquake but had passed away a couple of years after the earthquake.  They were very grateful to the pandya family.  

Suman was confused as they could have been discussed over the phone.  

"Amrish Beta, I'm sorry.  I'm a little confused.  This conversation could have taken place with a phone call."  said Suman

"Kaki.   I know this conversation could have taken place during a phone call.  I wanted you to meet us.  I heard you were looking for a groom for your granddaughter, Natasha.  I would like you to consider my youngest brother, Dhawal.   Dhawal and Natasha go to the same college."  said Amrish

"Suman Bhen, I would be very happy if you considered my youngest son, Dhawal, to be your son in law."  said Amba

"First of all, I don't want to marry my granddaughter in pity.   I want my granddaughter to marry into a family where she will be loved, not tolerated."  said Suman

"Kaki, I promised that won't happen.  Before we made the decision to come her in asking for Natasha's hand in marriage.   We spoke to Dhawal.   He has great respect for your granddaughter.  He, actually, likes her.  I have introduced a few girls to Dhawal, and he's always said no, that he's not ready for marriage.   But with Natasha, he has agreed."  said Amrish

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