Disappointed at the turn of events and with a hope to reduce the guilt of her father, Parisa said, “Papa, she is a journalist. She connected the dots really well and it was she who asked to me to talk to you because she could not see bhaiya suffering.” Turning towards Adhyayan, she continued, “And bhaiya, I know Papa spoke something which was not meant to be spoken but now I want you to keep aside the differences for once”.

Adhyayan sighed as he said, “So, Papa do you like her?” with a smile on his face. He was too shocked to react. He was bit disappointed in himself and...