Downstairs in the main living hall of Arun’s grand house, the atmosphere was buzzing with warm chatter and silver tea sets. The entire family was seated in a comfortable semi-circle on the plush sofas, deeply engrossed in discussing dates for the upcoming ceremonies.

Vikram was sitting next to Arun, engaged in a smooth, friendly conversation with Akash’s parents. The reason Akash’s family was visiting today had nothing to do with matchmaking at all—Akash was flying out to America the day after tomorrow. Devansh had simply invited Akash, his parents to drop by for morning tea so he could introduce his close friend to the whole family before he left the country.