
After discussing the continuation of the relationship Avika and Rai, now Arhan turned to look at Dara, the girl who had just been silent in her daydream. Let alone speaking, looking into the eyes of one of them he could not.
Aware of Arhan's unusual gaze on Dara, everyone turned their beads on the poor girl. I don't know what he's thinking right now?
"Become.." call Arhan.
The girl did not say, only her body was in that place but her mind was drifting far away somewhere.
"Become..." Arhan called out to him again, the girl still remained silent without even saying anything.
Then Aina inched from her seat, she wrapped her hands around the girl's arms. "Become.." he said. Suddenly the girl was aghast, her daydreams crumbled instantly.
"I-Yes." the girl stammered and looked up at Aina.
"Why you, baby?" ask Aina to find out.
Dara just shook her head without saying a word.
"Well, you heard Papa, right?" Arhan narrowed his eyes, trying to interact with the girl.
Dara nodded quickly and glanced at Arhan for a moment, a second later she lowered her head back and played her tiny fingers to neutralize the fear lingering in her heart.
Arhan rubbed his face and let out a heavy sigh, he knew exactly what the girl was feeling right now. Likewise with Aina, she was more understanding because she had been in the same position.
"See Mama, Son!" yelling Aina while touching Dara's chin and lifting her up. Instantly the two eyes met a look.
"Ma, Dara can't go upstairs?" muttered.
Aina sighed and pulled Dara into her chest hold.
"Wait for Papa to say yes, after that Mama delivered to the top" said Aina while stroking the girl's long hair.
Dara was just silent with her eyes squeaking, she hugged Aina tightly.
Aware of the condition of Dara who has not been able to adjust to his family, Arhan urung continued his intention. She did not want Dara to be depressed, as much as possible Dara had to be comfortable with being among them.
"Go, we'll talk later!" arhan exclaimed with a nod of the head answered by Aina.
Having obtained permission, Aina got up from her seat and took Dara to the second floor.
Arriving at the room, Aina helped Dara lie on the bed and covered her. After that Aina went to lie down on her side in a slanted position. She just kept stroking Dara's hair like Avika as a child, Aina peeked her forehead once in a while.
Aina's gentle treatment suddenly made Dara lulled with squinting eyes. He just found out what it was like to have a mother who was rich in affection and warm caresses.
During this time Dara never get the affection that Aina gives, who her mother and how it seems she does not know.
Sometimes he had thought that he was an illegitimate child, the result of an illicit relationship between his parents who were deliberately discarded to cover up the shame.
Otherwise, how could he possibly be exiled and strictly forbidden from associating with the wider society?
He also does not know why the criminals are always stalking his movements? Who were they and who was the woman who at that time asked him to be bait to trap Aryan? What does he have to do with those people?
Aina knew very well what it was like to live alone without a family figure, Aina also knew how sick it was to lose something that should be cared for by a girl like Dara.
Aina had already tasted the salt acid of life which was indeed unfair to people like them. Luckily Aina was able to pass the test, she also wanted Dara to open a new leaf and accept Aryan as her husband.
Not long after Dara fell asleep in Aina's arms, Arhan came with Aryan. The two approached them and sat down on the side of the bed. Soon Aina shuffled and released Dara from her embrace.
"There's so much pity on him" said Arhan with teary eyes.
"You know how else, everything has happened." said Aina. The two spoke in a soft tone so that Dara would not be disturbed.
Then Aina and Arhan invited Aryan to sit on the balcony. Both of them wanted Aryan to correct the mistake he had done to the girl.
As parents, they want Aryan to be a responsible male figure. Regardless of whether it was wrong or not, Aryan had already taken the girl's chastity by force.
"Ma, Pa, Aryan will keep the promise Aryan made. Aryan will marry Dara, Aryan will take responsibility." he said with confidence.
"Just being responsible is not enough. Papa wants you to really accept it in your life as well as in your heart." Arhan presses.
"Aryan has accepted it Pa, Aryan loves him. She's a unique girl, not the same girl Aryan has dated before." explains Aryan.
Instantly Aina's eyes narrowed, she was still doubtful of Aryan's words. How could his youngest son have love for Dara? Didn't they know each other before?
Then Aryan explained everything that happened shortly after running away from home. This week she's been living with Dara and she likes everything she has.
Not only is Dara beautiful but she has another side that she can't find in other girls out there. Dara has a soft heart, she is special in Aryan's eyes.
Although never minded to marry young, but Aryan is ready to bear the responsibility. He was ready to accept Dara in his life as well as in his heart.
After quite a while of heart-to-heart talk, Aina and Arhan left the balcony and walked out of the room.
Aryan who lives alone chose to go into the room and sit on the side of the bed. She pecked at Dara's innocent face which suddenly made her blood rustle. His heart was racing erratically.
Although that night Aryan could not see clearly Dara's face, but he could feel the presence of the girl.
Aryan had truly become entangled in the shackles of love that gnawed at his heart. He promised to replace that pain with endless happiness. She'll make Dara the queen of her life.
Then Aryan chose to lie down beside Dara, she stretched out her arms and carried the girl into her arms.
"How's Ma, Pa?" aksa asked shortly after Aina and Arhan arrived on the first floor. Aksa's forehead frowned asking that.
"Well, maybe Dara's still traumatized. He also has not been able to adjust to our family." replied Aina, then bent her legs on the sofa.
"Just let her calm down first, Papa didn't want to urge her to get married to Aryan right away. He was afraid he was thinking of escaping" Arhan said.
"Maybe it's better that way, but Aksa's confused..." Aksa stopped her speech for a moment. "This girl seems to have long been prepared to destroy our family. Yesterday when Aksa found them, she begged Aksa not to hurt Aryan and asked Aksa to take her with him. He thought Aksa was the villain, he to tears and said that he was the target of the demonic woman in fact. I wonder who this girl really is?"
"It doesn't matter who he is, which is clear now he's part of our family. I ask all the family members in this house to treat him well. Aryan said the girl was a stick and never hung out with anyone else. He lives in a hut and survives by utilizing whatever is around him. The scenario of her life was already set by that female demon."
Suddenly everyone was shaking from hearing Arhan's explanation just now. Miris once the fate of the girl, no longer have a family, exiled and now have to lose her chastity.