The doorbell rang, Meenakshi rushed towards the main door. But her mother already opened it. It's her brother. He just returned, he looked at her and lowered his eyes. Meenakshi went back to her room. Her mother and brother were talking in the living room. She could hear a bit.
" Can't anything be done?"
" I told you Ma. We are trying a lot. I have filed a complaint. They are searching all over for him. But, I don't think, any good will come. She needs to move on."
" Don't say that, don't loose hope. You know, we can't tell that to your sister. She is already devastated. "
" Who's fault is that?"
Everything went silent. Meenakshi sighed. His brother is right. Anything can't be done anymore. Even if they found him, what good will it do? He won't take her back. But should she really want him to take her back? Many questions arose in her mind. As she started reminiscing, tears fell from her eyes. She covered her face with her hands.

Two years ago,
The doorbell rang. Surbhi came in. She looked happily at everyone and said, " I have found a suitable husband for your girl." Meenakshi's mother looked very happy. She eagerly asked, " Really? Tell me everything."
" He is very handsome. Belongs from a good family. Same caste as yourselves. Highly educated fellow, lives in Montreal, Canada. He owns some business up there. He is looking for a nice typical Indian bride. I have talked about your daughter with his family. He is coming from Canada this month. His family wants to see her", Surbhi finished her story. She gave her a photo of the man. Meenakshi's mother, Sumitra looked at the photo and said," Very handsome indeed. He would make such a good couple with Meenakshi. Tell them we agree to meet up with him the next weekend at Oberoi Hotel. " Surbhi nodded and left. Meenakshi's brother and father...