He smiled and said, “Azar, I and your grandpa always wanted our friendship to become stronger than it already is. Our friendship generation is old. My and your grandpa’s mother were best friends and so does our fathers. They both fell in love with two girls when they visited India. They always wanted to get their kids married, but sadly, they both got a son. So that never happen. Nonetheless, we become best friends. We wanted to tie our grandkids together, but at the same time, we did not want to force you guys. As a result, we have given you both equal opportunities to select partners for yourselves. But you guys have not done anything so far. Hence, we finally thought to fix a meeting, and just in case you both like each other, that would be great. We both did not want to force you guys. With that thought, I will arrange your meeting. But I know you well; hence, I have already told your grandpa that I will not pressure you to do anything, and we will go ahead with this only if you are ready. And my dear son, I am well aware how difficult it is for you to trust anyone.” He finished and smiled.
Hearing him, I said, “Ok, I got it. However, I am not getting, why are you proud I chose Ara instead of Sanya?” and looks at him for an answer, which makes him smile again.
“Azar, both girls have grown up in front of me only. I know what kind of upbringing they have had. Sanya is a little practical, but she is good at heart. But Ara was always my first choice for you.
She is just like her name, Ara the River. I was the one who named her because I like the river Ara which is in County Tipperary, Ireland. She is just like a river. When she is peaceful, she can make everyone’s life beautiful, and when she is angry, she can destroy the world.
She is beautiful inside and out. And look, I was not wrong because you made your decision only after meeting her once. I know you will make no decision in haste, so that means you must have seen some quality in her to become your queen,” he said, smirking at me.
I gave him a black look, as I didn’t want to say yes. I indeed notice some good qualities in her. However, I thought to ask one more question, and I did.
“So, Grandfather, when you already like her, why did we not go to see her instead of Sanya?”
“Because again, I wanted you to make your own decision, as I like both girls. But I like Ara a little more,” she said, winking at me.
I just shook my head and thought, damn, this old man is really something, and ate my food peacefully.
I know if Grandfather is praising someone, that means the person must be better than good. But again, Grandfather is a little emotional, and I don’t want any emotional drama in my life, so now let’s take things the way I want. And let us meet this girl and teach her the real reason.
“Grandfather, I was thinking of meeting that girl before I leave for Marstrand,” I said.
“Which girl?” He asked with mischief in his eyes and tone.
I rolled my eyes and said, “Ara, I want to meet Ara.” And somehow, I liked the way her name rolled off my tongue.
I got a message on my phone, and I noticed that my grandfather sent me a message, ‘My Princess’
I looked at him as if asking him, what is this? He said, “It is Ara’s number,” and I understood and nodded in agreement.
So, she is my grandfather’s princess.
Let us meet the princess to learn your genuine reasons for this marriage.
Finally, we are sitting at the dining table and eating our food. Damn, I was starving to death. When I was talking to Grandfather, I could feel a gaze on me, and I knew who it was, but I ignored it and kept on talking to Grandfather.
Then we all went to sit in the garden, and Mom asked me and Sanya to make coffee and bring it to the garden.
We both nodded in agreement and went to the kitchen. I started making coffee, and Sister sat on the platform because she does not even know how to boil the water.
So finally, I could not control my excitement and asked, “Sister, tell me, did you like this guy?”
She gave me a broad look and said, “He is okay, not that great,” and avoided my further questions.
But me being me, I again asked, “Sister, he is looking so hot. What are you talking about?”
She replied, “Looks are not everything. After marriage, many things are important, but I guess you like him. Should I talk to Grandpa to get you married instead of me, hmmm?” and winked at me.
Hearing that, I became like a tomato and said, “Shut up, Sister. I was talking about you, not me. And I guess he has everything you wanted in your life partner, but anyway, I respect your decision.”
Which she said “hmm” and smiled.
‘I know she thinks I am a baby, but well, I am for her, so she is not even wrong here,’ and with this thought, I drop the topic here only.
When we reached the garden, I noticed Grandpa asking Grandfather his decision.
Grandfather’s smile said the King has chosen his queen, and that is Ara.
Hearing this, I don’t know how to react or what to say. I became numb.
My mind had frozen, and I was just looking at them without reacting to anything. I could see the worried expression on my family’s face, and I know they all want this alliance, especially my grandpa.
He is already a heart patient, and I cannot hurt him or take risks with his health. After Hearing Grandfather’s decision, they all looked at me.