A Test For Love
Knowing About Marriage
Aadhya and Arjun’s parents had been friends since their college days, so it was only natural that Aadhya and Arjun knew each other from a very young age.
Now Aadhya is 8 years old and Arjun is 10. As usual, they met over the weekend.
Drawing Room – Everyone is present
Aadhya (FL)
Let's play house!
Aadhya (FL)
I’ll be the wife, and Arjun will be the husband!
Arjun (ML)
I don’t want to play that.
Aadhya (FL)
Starts crying😭😭😭
ML mom
Aadhya, why do you want to play as a wife?
Aadhya (FL)
(Sniffles) Because... I’m going to be Arjun’s wife one day.
Everyone falls silent. Eyes widen. Shocked expressions all around
ML dad
Clears throat awkwardly
FL mom
(Soft laugh) Oh my...
ML mom
(Gently) But sweetheart… you both are still so young
Aadhya (FL)
(Innocently) I know. But when we grow up, I’ll marry him. I already decided.
Parents exchange surprised glances. No one knows what to say, but there's a smile forming on a few faces
Arjun (ML)
(Crosses arms) I won’t marry someone who pees on the bed at night…
Arjun (ML)
And never finishes her homework and always gets scolded by the teacher!
Everyone tries hard not to laugh. Aadhya looks shocked, then embarrassed
Aadhya (FL)
(Blushing) That was only one time!
FL grandmother
(Softly) Aadhya, Arjun—come here, both of you.
They walk over quietly. Everyone watches curiously
FL grandmother
Aadhya beta, do you even know what marriage means? What a husband and wife really are?
Aadhya (FL)
(Nods confidently) Yes, like mummy and daddy!
FL grandmother
Hmm. And what do mummy and daddy do?
Aadhya (FL)
(Serious tone) They sleep on the same bed… eat together…
Laughter fades as Aadhya’s Grandmother continues with a soft, wise tone
FL grandmother
Yes, beta… those are little parts of marriage.
FL grandmother
But remember—once you're married, it’s not just about sharing food or sleeping on the same bed.
You have to stay together your whole life, no matter what happens.
Aadhya and Arjun glance at each other, puzzled.
FL grandmother
When trouble comes, when things get hard—you don’t run away.
FL grandmother
You hold each other's hand and stay strong, together. That’s what real marriage is
FL grandmother
(Gently) Did you both understand?
Aadhya and Arjun look at each other, then shrug Not really…
FL grandmother
Smiling kindly That’s okay. One day, you will.
FL grandmother
Now go… play another game. Maybe something with less drama!
Everyone laughs. Aadhya and Arjun run off together, arguing over which game to play next. The room is filled with warm smiles.
First Goodbye
Years have passed since that little drama in the drawing room. But Aadhya hasn’t forgotten a single word she said that day.
Aadhya is now 16. Arjun is 18
The day had finally come. Arjun was leaving for college. A different city. A new chapter.
Morning – Outside Arjun’s house
Aadhya (FL)
You’re really going?
Arjun (ML)
Yeah… it’s time
Aadhya (FL)
(Starts crying) We always studied in the same city…
Arjun (ML)
(Sighs) I know, Aadhya. But it’s just college. I’ll be back on long weekends
Aadhya (FL)
It won’t be the same
Arjun (ML)
(Gently) You’ll be fine. We’ll video call, okay?
Aadhya (FL)
(Softly) I don’t want video calls. I want you here
Arjun (ML)
(Smiles) Drama queen
Aadhya (FL)
Promise me one thing
Aadhya (FL)
That you won’t love anyone in college. And you’ll only marry me
Long pause… Arjun looks at her, surprise
Aadhya (FL)
Say it. Promise me
Arjun (ML)
(Sighs softly) You’re still holding on to that?
Aadhya (FL)
I never let it go
Arjun (ML)
I promise I won’t fall for anyone. But marriage… let’s see where life takes us
Aadhya (FL)
That’s enough for now
Arjun (ML)
(Soft smile) Take care, silly girl
Aadhya (FL)
(Whispers) Bye, Arjun
End of the Long Distance
After 6 months of Arjun joining college, he got very busy in his studies
To do an internship in the third year, he thought he needed to prepare from day one.
Although Aadhya feels lonely without Arjun, she thinks they have a whole life together to spend time.
In Arjun’s hostel room – Night
Arjun is looking at Aadhya’s photos on his phone
Ishaan (ML friend)
(Leans over) Bro, I’ve been meaning to ask…
Ishaan (ML friend)
Is she your girlfriend?
Arjun (ML)
(Looks at him, surprised) What?
Ishaan (ML friend)
Come on, man. You always look at her photos only
Arjun (ML)
(Goes silent for a moment)
Arjun (ML)
I don’t know if this is called love or not… But I do want to spend my whole life with her
Ishaan (ML friend)
(Smirks) Bro, that’s love only. Go and propose her, otherwise she might say yes to someone else
Arjun (ML)
(Instantly angry) No. That’s impossible. Aadhya doesn’t love any other guy
Ishaan (ML friend)
(Curious) How are you so sure?
Arjun (ML)
(Calms down a little) Let me tell you our story
Arjun (ML)
And I’ve decided…
Arjun (ML)
I’ll tell her about my feelings when she turns 18
Aadhya is now 18. Arjun is 20
According to Arjun’s college, students in 3rd year can do a semester-long internship if they have good grades
He applied to companies in his hometown, hoping to be near Aadhya again. Luckily, he got selected by one.
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