"I can fall in love with a soul.
But can I marry someone who doesn't walk my path to God?"
Avni was happy — but conflicted.
Every time her heart raced for Rishi, her mind whispered:
"What if he isn't Hindu?"
She had heard stories. Interfaith love. Families breaking. Fights. Pain.
> "Main kisi aur dharm ke ladke se shaadi nahi kar sakti,"
she had always said.
So she asked again, half-joking:
> "Mandir jaate ho?"
"Haan, maa ke saath," he lied again.
She smiled. Relieved.
But Mohsin felt something inside him break every time he lied.
Still, he couldn't stop.
> "If I lose her truthfully… I'll never get her.
But if I lie, maybe I can love her… just a little longer."
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