Aisha, an Indian girl, grows up with her mother who is obsessed with finding her a husband after her father's death. When Aisha is 11, her mother leaves her for another man, and Aisha is left with her aunt, Pinky, who is strict and unforgiving. Aisha decides to find a husband to escape her difficult life, but her attempts at dating and marriage are unsuccessful. She eventually discovers that her cousin Maya and her fiancé, Zayn, are manipulating her for their own gain. Aisha decides to take control of her life, moves out, and focuses on her studies. She catches the eye of her neighbor, Aj, who has been looking out for her. They eventually start dating, and five years later, Aj proposes to Aisha, and she accepts.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Aisha's dad passed away when she was four years old.
2. Aisha's mom was obsessed with finding a husband for her after her dad's death.
3. Aisha's mom left her when she was 11 years old to be with another man.
4. Aisha's aunt, Aunt Pinky, took care of her after her mom left.
5. Aisha's cousin, Maya, moved in with them and became her friend.
6. Aunt Pinky made Aisha do chores and wouldn't let her hang out with friends unless Maya intervened.
7. Aisha missed a school trip because Aunt Pinky wouldn't sign the permission slip.
8. Aisha added sugar instead of salt to dinner as revenge against Aunt Pinky.
9. Aisha's 16th birthday party was ruined by Aunt Pinky, who changed the banners to say "Happy Pre-Pre Birthday Maya".
10. Aisha decided to find a boy to marry so she could leave Aunt Pinky's house.
11. Aisha's plan was to find a boy, marry him, and escape her current life.
12. Aisha went on many dates, but the boys lost interest when she brought up marriage.
13. Aisha met a boy named Zayn, who proposed to her, but later revealed he was gay.
14. Maya had suggested the fake engagement to Zayn to help Aisha get married.
15. Aisha discovered Maya had spread a rumor about her being pregnant.
16. Aisha confronted Maya and Aunt Pinky about their actions.
17. Aisha packed her bags and left Aunt Pinky's house, selling her mom's necklace to move into a hostel.
18. Aisha started studying harder and trying to show AJ that she had changed.
19. AJ kissed Aisha at the end of the year party and proposed to her.
20. Aisha rejected AJ's proposal, but asked him to be her boyfriend instead.
21. Aisha and AJ graduated from high school and went to different universities.
22. AJ proposed to Aisha again on their fifth anniversary, and she said yes.