A young girl, Aradhya Kashyap, found herself plunged into a desperate situation as she dove into the river, cursing her destiny and questioning the existence of God. Struggling to stay afloat, she was unexpectedly rescued by a strong pair of arms – her savior, an anonymous figure. Carrying her tenderly, he rushed her to his vehicle and within minutes, they arrived at the hospital where she lay unconscious.
As she slowly regained consciousness hours later, her first concern was for her rescuer. A deep voice, like thunder, answered, "I saved you." Startled, Aradhya exclaimed, "You? What do you mean?!" Her tone was filled with disbelief and anger.
The man, Samarth Goenka, replied sternly, "You owe me now. For giving you a second chance at life, there's a price to be paid." He demanded, "You must marry me."
Her eyes widened in shock and disgust, "Marry you? No way! I'd rather die than accept that," she spat out. Unbeknownst to her, Samarth had already made a connection. While saving her, he discovered her battered state, having been assaulted. Now, he held her fate in his hands, threatening to expose the truth if she didn't comply.
Feeling cornered, a single tear traced her cheek. She reluctantly agreed, "Alright, I'll marry you, but…" Her voice trembled.
"What is it?" he queried impatiently.
"I'm only 17. How can we even consider marriage at such a young age?" she ventured, trying to find a loophole.
Samarth, however, reminded her, "Let me remind you, Aradhya, today is your 18th birthday – February 21st. You're no longer a minor."
Her heart heavy with the weight of her decision, Aradhya knew she had been thrust into a situation beyond her control.
