23. Shattered Pieces

DIYA

"I think that's a good idea, but..."

As I kept on hearing what they had to say about me, standing behind the door and stopping myself from crying, bhaiya's voice sounded concerned.

"But what?" My mother asked.

"Diyu has her dreams, maa. She wants to study and then end up working in an office. She wants to have a good career. We can't strip her of that dream."

I sighed at Bhaiya's words. He still cared about me. And that's when I wiped my tears and stood straight. I knew that no matter what happens, Bhaiya is always there with me.

"What good career? Once she marries, she will have a career or not, that will be decided by her husband. Do you think a man would let her work if he earns enough? We will find a good man for her," my mother spoke.

"But maa, shall we have her consent for this?" Bhaiya questioned.

"Yeah. And then, she will say that no, I want to be with that Raichand. Trust me, Daksh. That man is just using my daughter for his pleasure. Once he gets fed up with her, he wi