Chapter 1

“Once upon a time”

It was almost six in the morning, Avni woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside her bedroom's window. The sky was drenched in the resplendent hues of blue and orange and the wind was reviving everything with her gentle touch, it was a beautiful summer morning. Avni loves to wake up early and witness the glory of nature before getting lost in the hustle and bustle of the city life. She prepared a cup of ginger tea and enjoyed it along with the amazing view from her studio apartment, which was tucked away from the chaos of New Delhi. This quaint society was located in Janakpuri, New Delhi and was just the perfect place for a flower child like Avni. Being the only girl in her extended family, Avni was raised in a loving and caring environment. Her mother always knew that she was free-spirited and unconventional and she was proud of her little bundle of joy, who grew up way too faster than she expected. Avni was never the victim of forced traditions of the society and her family lovingly supported her in every endeavor. In spite of getting so much love and attention, Avni was never a spoilt and greedy child. Instead of asking for toys and chocolates, she was busy planting trees in her neighborhood and helping people around her at a very tender age. Her angelic smile and sweetness made her the most loved child in not just her family but also in her neighborhood.

The love and care that she received as a child helped Avni in growing up to be a strong, independent, and virtuous woman. She is 33, unmarried and one of the most sought after interior designers of Delhi. In spite of being one of the brightest children of her school, Avni never wanted to go for the conventional career options. Her decision to shift to Delhi and pursue interior designing as a career raised many eyebrows in her family but her parents were sure that like a river, Avni will carve her path through the roughest terrains.