After the ceremony hall, it was the exterior of their home that looked the most royal. Although there were numerous photos of him, the most recent one was of him with Sadhana. 

Raj smiled when he saw the picture but then his mood changed when he saw Vivek

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Raj smiled when he saw the picture but then his mood changed when he saw Vivek. He looked exhausted after a full day's work and he was frowning. Raj held the picture in his hand to show it to Vivek. "Yah the Vivek Joshi, jinhen hamaare poore parivaar ne saraaha aur pyaar kiya. Vah ghar ke samarthak, stambh aur parivaar ke bade bhaiya the. Aap bhe Sadhana se pyaar karte the aur jeevan bhar uska itna saath dete the. In dinon tum aise kuchh nahin ho. Aap usase aur parivaar ke baakee logon se bahut alag ho gaye hain. Aap kabhi nahi poochhate ki uska din kaisa tha, usakee dekhabhaal karen ya use suprabhat ki shubhkamnaye bhee den. Ek mahaan pati hone kee baat karate hue aap usake lie ek achchhe dost bhee nahin hain. Vah aapake vyavahaar se bahut dukhee aur abhibhoot   hai. Main tum par bahut niraash hoon beta. Mujhe vishvaas nahin ho raha hai ki aap aise nikale.(The Vivek Joshi who our entire family admired and cherished was this one. He served as the family's pillar of strength and was the elder brother. You used to love Sadhana and have affection for her with all of your heart. You are not like this anymore. You and the rest of the family have become so far from each other. You never check in on her, attend to her, or even just wish her good morning. In spite of not being a good friend to her, you are not a wonderful husband. She is completely overwhelmed and devastated by your actions. You have really let me down, son. I cannot believe you turned out to be like this.)" When Vivek saw his father's dissatisfaction he became depressed. He adored his father dearly and aspired to follow in the footsteps of him. "Lekin Papa mere aur bhi bahut saare commitments hain. Kai any vyavasaayon ke saath mera kaam in dinon vyast hota ja raha hai. Main vaada karata hoon ki main parivaar ka jyada khayal rakhoonga.(But Papa I have so many other commitments. My work is getting busier these days with so many other businesses. I promise that I will take care of the family more.)" Raj answered Vivek before he could speak. "Sirph parivaar ki hi nahi. Tumhen Sadhana se bhi pyaar karana chaahiye kyonki vah tumhaari patni hai. Mujhe aasha hai ki aapaka kisi aur ke saath bhi koi any sambandh nahi hai.(Not just of the family. You need to love Sadhana also since she is your wife. I hope you are not having any other affairs with someone else also.)" Vivek felt like he was choked since he could not believe his father could have any thoughts. "Bilkul nahi Papa ji. Main us tarah ka vyakti nahi hoon. Baat Sirf itani hai ki mujhe Sadhana pasand nahi hai kyonki vah bahut maasoom aur pyaari hai. Mujhe koi aisa chaahiye jo majaboot nidar aur nidar ho. Jo chunautiyon ka saamana karane ke liye taiyaar hai. Koi saas bahu prakaar ka vyakti nahi.(Of course not Papa Ji. I am not that type of person. It is just that I don't love Sadhana because she is too innocent and sweet. I want someone who is strong, fearless, and bold. Who is ready to take on challenges. Not any typical Indian bahu type of person.)" Suddenly Mahima walked inside the room angrily. "Sadhana ke baare mein is tarah baat karane ki tumhaari himmat kaise hui. Aisee kshamaasheel patni aapako aaj ke samay mein kabhi nahi milegi. Agar yah main hota to main tumhen itane mauke dene ke bajaay sirf tumhaare chehare par thappad maar deta aur tumhen talaak de deta. Aur aap soch rahe hain ki yah ek majaak hai! (How dare you talk about Sadhana like that. You would never get such a type of forgiving wife these days. If it was me I would have just slapped your face and divorced you instead of giving you these many chances. And you are thinking this is a joke!)" Vivek got angry and blurted out. "To main talaak lena chaahata hoon! Kam se kam main shaanti se aaraam kar sakata hoon!(Then I want to divorce!At least I can rest in peace.)" Sadhana had tears in her eyes when she came. Raj was so sad to see his daughter like this. "VIVEK!" Raj slapped him as he realized what he had just said. "Theek hai Papa. Agar vah talaak chaahata hai to use jaane do.(It is ok Papa. If he wants a divorce then let him go.)" Sadhana walked away with tears as she went outside the gate. Raj stopped her quickly confused about her plan. "Main ja raha hoon Papa. Main ab itna dukh aur dard nahi sah sakata. 7 dino ke baad bhi agar vah talaak chaahata hai to vah anubandh ke kaagajaat par hastaakshar kar sakata hai aur main rajistri kaaryaalay aaoonga. Hum 6 maheene baad ek saath court ja sakate hain. Mujhe pata hai ki usake jaane ke baad mujhe bahut dukh hoga lekin yah hum donon ke liye behatar bhavishy hai. Mujhe maaph kar do Papa. Main bas itana kahana chaahata hoon ki aap sabhi ke pyaar aur samarthan ke liye dhanyavaad. Aaj kal aisa parivaar milana naamumakin hai. Papa main aapase pyaar karata hoon.(I am leaving,Papa. I cannot handle this much suffering and pain anymore. After 7 days if he still wants the divorce then he can sign the contract papers and I will come to the registry office. We can go to the court together after 6 months. I know it will hurt me a lot after I leave him but it is the better future for both of us. Please forgive me Papa. I just want to say thank you for all your love care and support. To get a family like this is impossible these days. I love you Papa.)" Mahima tried to stop her before she can leave. "Sadhu didi!" Sangeeta yelled and everyone tried to stop her but her decision was final. Unless Vivek does not accept her as his wife she is not going to stop. She cried alot at home after she told her Mummy and Papa about this. Both of the parents were surprised about her decision about the divorce. It had been about 8 months after their marriage and in traditional Indian customs people never divorce each other since it is an insult to both sides of the family. Usually, the bride's family is blamed. But Sadhana's parents are very understanding and loyal parents so they decided to guide her way. "Mere pyari, mujhe pata hai ki kuchh cheejen ho sakati hain jinase aap asahamat ho sakate hain lekin yah behatar bhavishy ke liye hai. Aapake maata-pita hone ke naate, paripakv nirnay lene mein aapaki sahaayata karana hamaara kartavy aur jimmedaari hai. Aap abhi bhi 26 varsh ke hain jo bade aur kathor vikalp banaane ke lie kaaphi yuva hain. Isase aapako hee nahi balki aapake partner aur unake parivaar ko bhi nukasaan ho sakata hai.(My dear, I know that there may be some things which you may disagree with us but it is for the better future. Being your parents, it is our duty and responsibility to help you make mature decisions. You are still 26 which is pretty young to make big and stern choices. It may hurt not only you but also your partner and his family.)" Sadhana hugged her mummy tightly pouring out her feelings. "To main isake liye taiyaar hoon Mummy Papa. Mujhe batao ki mujhe kya karana chaahiye?(Then I am ready for it Mummy Papa. Tell me what should I do?)" Ajay smiled at his daughter as he began. "Talaak ke kai prabhaav hote hain, aur bhaavanaen har jagah hoti hain, lekin ek tooti hui shadi ek aisee cheej hai jo bachchon ke saath-saath maata-pita ke maadhyam se bhi kai bhaavanaon ko bikher deti hai. Aapake bachchon ke janm ke baad aur yadi aap unake saath garbhavati ho jaati hain to ve jeevan bhar unakee shiksha, kalyaan, svaasthy aur any maamalon mein prabhaavit hone vaale hain. Jab ve any doston ko apane maata-pita ke pyaar ko mahasoos karate dekhenge to ve udaas ya udaas mahasoos karenge. Ve khud ko galat cheejon ke baare mein sochate hue paenge.(There are many effects of a divorce, and emotions are all over the place, but a broken marriage is something that disperses many emotions even through the children as well as the parents. After your children are born and if you get pregnant with them then they are going to be affected all their life in their education, well-being, health, and other matters. They will feel depressed or sad when they see other friends feeling the love of their parents. They would find themselves thinking about the wrong things.)" Sita nodded as she continued. "Purush ghabaraahat, avasaad, teevr chinta ya krodh ya in bhaavanaon ke kisi bhi sanyojan ko mahasoos kar sakate hain. Is kathin avadhi ke dauraan purush mahilaon ki tulana mein adhik peeda de sakate hain kyonki ve doosaron ke saamane apane sankat ko prakat karane kee kam sambhaavana rakhate hain. Niyantran mein aane ke prayaas se jab unhen isaki sabase adhik aavashyakata hoti hai, to ve samarthan se mud sakate hain.(Men may feel panic, depression, intense anxiety or anger, or any combination of these emotions. During this difficult period, men can often suffer more than women because they are less likely to reveal their distress to others. They may turn from support when they need it the most out of an attempt to appear in control.)"Talaak chunautipoorn hai kyonki itane saare rishte prabhaavit hote hain, poorv saathi, bachche aur vistaarit parivaar. Poorv-saajhedaaron ke lie, talaak kam ya jyaada nukasaanadeh ho sakata hai, any baaton ke alaava, unaki svatantr hone kee kshamata aur unake paas maujood samarthan pranaali par nirbhar karata hai.(Divorce is challenging because so many relationships are affected, ex-partners, kids, and extended family. For ex-partners, divorce can be more or less damaging, depending, among other things, on their ability to be independent and rely on the support system they have.)" Sadhana began to cry terribly for she had loved Vivek so much. "Aap yah tay karate hain ki aap anubandh ke kaagajaat par hastaakshar karana chaahate hain ya vivaahit rahana chaahate hain. Vahee karen jo aapaka dil aapako karane ke liye kahata hai chaahe kuchh bhi ho jae. Agar aapako hamaari jaroorat hai to ham hamesha aapake liye hain.(You decide to take whether you want to sign the contract papers or stay married. Do what your heart tells you to do no matter what happens. We are always there for you if you need us.)" 7 days after Vivek still did not change his decision so Sadhana had to go to the court together with him. He looked tired, distressed, and terrible in condition but both of them signed the papers at last with a grief and heavy heart. According to the terms and regulations they have to stay with each other for 6 more months until the process is complete. 

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