Who's Fault Was It
Part 1: The Beginning – Mahek’s World In the heart of a quiet Indian town, nestled between dusty lanes and aging buildings, lived Mahek , a girl with soft eyes and fierce dreams. The town she belonged to wasn’t the kind that encouraged ambition—especially not in women. It was a place where life was slow, traditions were heavy, and expectations sat like iron chains on young shoulders. And yet, Mahek dared to dream . To the outside world, Mahek seemed like the pampered daughter of a conservative Muslim family. She was the youngest of three children, the only girl, and therefore, called the “ghar ki ladli” —the darling of the household. Her mother often brushed her hair with care, her father bought her bangles from the Friday market, and her brothers teased her affectionately during mealtimes. But Mahek knew that beneath the surface, there were invisible conditions tied to every smile she received. She couldn’t quite explain it, but even in the tender moments, there was ...