NEXT DAY

The men had decided to meet in next afternoon to finalise the other things for the preprations of the engagement ceremony. They rechecked the arrangements suppose to happen that day and retired to cafeteria for having a quick supper. Bala and Raman were already irritated hearing continous demands of Mihika. Raman was thankful of Bala who calmed him and they finally managed to finalise the rooftop venue before loosing there heads.

"Three coffees with three vegetable grill sandwiches please." Raman placed the order in exhausted tone and leaned back on the couch where Bala slumped down next to Raman. They started to go through there phones leaving there muscules loosened up until they heard the romantic conversation going on.

"Miku are you happy with the arrangements? Don't hesitate if you wish to add or edit something. Have you reached salon? I want you to look best on our engagement day. Yes catering work will be handled by bhai and decoration will be by Bala Sir and yes Romi will take care of other stuffs. You just relax and pamper yourself. Bye baby. I love you."

Mihir lovingly disconnected his phone and looked upwards and found two pairs of glaring eyes towards him." Ky...kya hua bhai? Woh sorry baby...I mean Miku ka call tha na isliye main baat kar raha tha. "

[What...What happened Bhai...I am sorry actually baby I mean it was Miku's call so I was talking]

" Abe gadhe, main tujhe baawarchi dikhta hoon kya? aur yeh bala tujhe tent wala dikhta hai jo tu hume kaam de raha tha? Bwwkoof. Yeh pakad saare saaman ki list aur kar khud. Him koi help nahi karne wale hai Teri "

[You donkey do you think I am a cook or something? And you think Bala is some tent house man that you are simply assigning us work...you fool hold this list of tasks and do yourself. We are not going to help you]

" Bhai woh... "

[Bhai actually]

" Raman theek keh raha hai Mihir, ek cancer specialist ko tumne tent wala bana diya hai. Kya yaar kuch toh izzat do mujhe. Main bhi nahi karne wala Teri koi help welp  "

[Raman is absolutely right Mihir. You have made a cancer specialist a tent house owner. Give me some respect atleast. I am not helping you anymore]

" Haan na bala, kitna chalwaaya hai iski mihika ne hume. Abe CEO of the year ki koi izzat hi nahi hai kya? Order toh aise jhaadti haj jaise hum dono uske assistants ho " Raman frustratedly threw the cushion on him which was near on his table. Bala also joined him next second and threw menu card on him which  laid on the table.

[Yes absolutely Bala. His Mihika made us walk so much. Now does CEO of the year too has no respect. She orders us as if we are her personal assistants]

" Bhai sorry na...sorry bala sir. please mat  maaro na mujhe. Yaar samjho na main pehli baar relationship main pada hoon aur pehli baar hi shaadi karoonga na, aise mat karo na bhai "

[bhai really sorry...sorry Bala sir...please don't beat me. please understand that I am in a relationship for the first time and will even get married for the first time...don't do this to me bhai]

" Abe toh humne kya 20-25 shaadiyan ki hai jo hume patience rakhne ko bol raha hai? idiot kahin ka " Raman said angrily while sipping his coffee while Bala again gave him an angry glare.

[Have we got married 20-25 times that you are asking us to be patient. Such an idiot]

" Sorry na bhai and sir. ab maaf kar do na. dekho na 3 days baad meri engagement hai, please gussa mat  karo na. I need your help bhai. please na bala sir. "

[Sorry bhai and sir. Now please forgive me. see I have my engagement in next 3 days. Please don't be angry. I need your help bhai. Please Bala sir]

" haan haan zyada ro mat, bas har baat par rona shuru ho jaata hai tera, chup chap coffee pee " Raman scolded him lightly and trio started to sip their coffee again.  How life took changes, he wondered on these sudden changes, Mihir who was always like a child for him, who needed his advice on every stage now going to start the new phase of his life. They had difference in age and that was the enough reason for Raman to become protective towards him. He never received love form his parents, he didn't know the meaning of family till he met Mihir. Mihir's parents and family always gave him the feeling of family. He didn't know the meaning of mother's warmth and  an assurance from father till he met Aroras. There was different kind of relation between them. Sometimes Mihir act as his mentor, sometimes he guides him like an elder brother. Who said the relations are all about blood relations, sometimes an unknown person is able to made place in your life.

[yes yes don't cry so much...you start to cry for every small thing. Sip your coffee silently]

" Kahan kho  gaye Raman " Bala voice made shook him and he came out from his thoughts. He smiled while looking at them and again started to sip his coffee.

[Where are you lost Raman]

" Raman, maine ek baat notice ki, aaj tum change lag rahe ho, I mean I noticed your restlessness in past 2 days. But suddenly sab change sa hai. Kuch hua kya? "

[Raman I noticed one thing your look changed today. I mean I noticed your restlessness in past 2 days. But suddenly everything looks changed today. Did something happen]

" Haan bhai, kuch change toh hai. Aap aaj smile karte hue bohot acche lag rahe ho bhai "

[Yes bhai there is some change. You are looking so nice today with this smile and all]

Raman smiled on their comment. Yes things were better today, not better things will became best from today, the way he wanted, he dreamed. " Maine Ishita ko sab bata diya Bala, sab kuch jo uska jaanne ka haq tha. "

[I have told everything to Ishita Bala, everything that she had the right to know]

" Sab kuch bata diya? Kya...kya kaha  Ishita ne? Means woh  naaraz thi kya? " Bala asked anxiously.

[You told everything...what...what did Ishita say. I mean was she upset]

" Kuch nahi boli woh bala, mujhe laga tha ki woh mera saath chod degi, mujhse ladegi...shaayad mujhse ladti bhi par aisa kuch nahi hua, kuch bhi nahi. Usne toh  mera haath aur mazbooti aur vishwaas se thaam liya bala. Ek baar bhi kuch nahi poocha mujhse bala, bas sirf mera haath maanga usne, ek nayi shuruat ke liye. Tune kaha tha na Mihir, ki  teri bhabhi mujhe nahi samjhti, mere ankahe lafzo ko nahi sun paati, par tu galat tha Mihir, sab  samjhti hai woh...usi ne toh mujhe vishwaas dilaya ki main usse har baat keh sakta hoon. Tu sahi kehta tha bala, waqt badlega. Dekh na waqt badal gaya...jab Ishita ke saath saat phere liye the, tab nahi socha tha ki woh meri zindagi ko itna badal degi, mujhe badal degi. I am so much happy today. "

[She didn't say anything Bala. I thought she would leave me, she would fight with me. Probably she would have fought with me but nothing of that sort happened, nothing at all. she held my hand with even more trust, more love Bala. She didn't ask me anything at all. she just asked me for my hand to make a new start. Mihir you said Ishita does not understand me, she does not listen to my unsaid words. But you were wrong Mihir, she understands everything...she only assured me that I can share anything with her. you were right Bala. You said time would change and see time has changed...when I married Ishita I didn't think for once that she will change my life, change me. I am so much happy today]

They had tears in their eyes, words were not required today. They were happy that today finally their friend found happiness and solace in his life. He finally got the love for which his heart craved. They knew in their hearts that addition of Ishita will change his life, they waited for this moment from so long and finally they were witnessing that beautiful moment. Both of them hugged him tightly, tears of joy were flowing from their eyes.   They never wanted to witness tears in Raman eyes but this time they didn't stopped him. It was the tears of happiness, of joy...

" Raman, dekh  le maine kaha tha na ki murgun kisi ke liye bhi unfair nahi hote hai, dekh tujhe Teri khushiyaan mil gayi. Bas Raman ab pehel ki zimmedari  Teri bhi hai "

[Raman see I told you that god cannot be unfair to anyone. See finally you found your happiness. Now it is your responsibility to take that first step.]

" matlab "

[what do you mean]

" Haan bhai, bas ab aap sab bhool jaao thode din, ab saara waqt bhabhi ko do, un sabhi palo ko jeeyo jo aapne in do mahino main khoe hai, woh saara waqt do bhabhi ko jo woh deserve karti hai"

[yes brother. Now you forget everything for few days. Give all your time to Ishita. live all those moments which you have lost in last two months. Give all that time to Bhabhi that she deserves]

" Main koshish karta toh hoon bala, mihir par office aur hospital, in sab ke beech main bas thode se phas jaate hai "

[I try Bala, Mihir but this office and hospital. We just get a little stuck with office and hospital]

" Sahi keh rahe ho Raman, ek kaam karo tum Ishu ko kahin holiday par kyon nahi le jaate. It will be a nice change for both of you. haina mihir? "

[You are right Raman...do one thing...why don't you take Ishita out for a holiday...it will be a nice change for both of you. Am I right Mihir?]

" Haan bhai, mast si romantic place par jaana, like Switzerland. Sard hawaaein, barfeeli waadiya aur un dono ke beech baahon main baahein daale aap dono "Mihir said dreamily while Raman's and bala mouths opened with prefect O shape. He realized that none of them reacted on his comment. He turned towards Raman and found he was glaring at Mihir while Bala also narrowed his brows.

[Yes bhai...go to some nice romantic place, like Switzerland. Cool breeze, freezing surrounding and you roam with Bhabhi embracing her in your arms, "Mihir said dreamily while Raman's and bala mouths opened with prefect O shape. He realized that none of them reacted on his comment. He turned towards Raman and found he was glaring at Mihir while Bala also narrowed his brows.]

Mihir immediately understood that another word will be proved as problem for him. He immediately shut his mouth while the men chuckled on him, he was trying to pull his legs but he was right. They needed some time for them; they need to away from all the mess. They promised themselves for new start, but this start needed their time. He looked at Bala who was staring at him, might be was waiting for his nod.

"Don't worry yaar, main poora try karoonga Ishita ko woh sab dene ka jo humne in kuch mahino main khoya hai. We will try everything to make this wedding successful. "They hugged each other again with a contented smile and looked at Mihir who was smiling while looking at his phone screen.

[Don't worry I will try my best to give Ishita everything that we missed in past few months.]

" is  idiot ko kya ho gaya bala? yeh gadha phone se kyon has raha hai?, oye gadhe, kya hua hai hasne ko? "

[What happened to this idiot Bala. Why is he laughing looking at the phone? What happened that you are laughing fool?]

" Prem rog hua hai humare munde ko " bala interrupted between Raman and Mihir which caused another session  of laughter. " Nothing bhai woh miku mujhe boutique bula rahi thi for dress selection"

[Our young boy is in love, bala interrupted between Raman and Mihir which caused another session of laughter. "nothing bhai Miku is calling me to boutique for dress selection]

" chalo bhai yahan se isse pehle ki iski madam saara Delhi aasmaan par uthaae " Raman again pulled his leg while collecting his belongings while Mihir made a face on hearing  his comment. Soon they were on the way towards their destination with little teasing and lots of smiles and happiness.

[Let's leave from here before Mihir's mam creates a chaos in the whole city]

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" Ishu, I think you peoples need a break.  Pata nahi  tune yeh baat realise ki ya nahi but main bohot dino se dekh rahi hoon ki tum dono apni  lives main kitne busy ho "

[Ishu I think you people need a break. I don't know if you noticed this or not but I have realized that you both have been really busy with your own lives lately]

"  Haan Akka aajkl waqt kaise kat jaata  hai pata hi  nahi padta, I mean subah unka office aur mera hospital, bas issi main shaam ho jaati hai. Shaam ko dinner ke baad usually Raman study main hote  hai jabki main padhai karti hoon aur phir dono so jaate hai " Ishita concluded her daily schedule to her with sad voice.  Who girl didn't want her husband attention in early period of marriage. There were still many things which needed to be discovered between them. Both of them wanted some lone time with each other but professional commitments always came between them.

[Yah Akka these days the time just flies away and I don't even get to know...I mean his office and my hospital starts in the morning and ends by the late evening. In the evening after dinner, Raman is usually in the study while I finish my studies and then we both sleep]

" Tum dono kitne boring ho yaar, main  aur bala toh starting days main har din shaam ko outing par jaate the and then weekends par outing. "

[You both are so boring. I and Bala used to go out every evening in our initial days of marriage and then complete outing on weekends]

" Akka...aap bhi na " Ishita said with a sly smile and again started to sip her coffee. It was evening now; Bala already informed them about the venue confirmation. The engagement preparations were now on full swing. Where men took responsibility to manage the venue, guests and decoration, girls took responsibility to take care of rituals, costumes and other stuffs. They were now finalizing Mihika's attire on laptop while sipping their coffees. She was smiling while witnessing her happiness. She was never so much excited for her marriage; she didn't recall how her wedding preparations started, as she herself was unknown from her wedding.

[Akka...you are a limit]

She saw how Vandita was teasing Mihika on phone; Mihika's giggles already filled room with happiness. " kya shaadi se pehle ke din sach main itne khoobsoorat hote hai? Maine kyon kabhi yeh sab mehsoos nahi kiya? "she  asked to herself  while listening Mihika's giggles. To get a perfect Prince charming, it is every girls dream. She was not a girl who loves to live in dreams but yd she had some dreams, for her future, for her marriage. She always thanked murgun for making Raman her life partner but that was something, some moments which they missed in their lives. The pre marriage rituals, little teasing, late night dates and chatting till morning. She sighted and again concentrated on their going conversation.

[Are the moments before marriage really so beautiful? Why I didn't feel all this]

" Kal aap dono aapge na boutique? Yaar Ishu kuch nahi aa raha samajh main mujhe toh. I mean dekh na kitni varieties hai yahan, aur yeh mihir bhi buddhu hai kuch help nahi kar raha meri. "

[You both will come to the boutique tomorrow right? Ishu I just cannot understand anything. I mean just look around. The store has so many different varieties and this stupid Mihir is not even helping me]

" Miku tu hyper mat ho yaar, hum dono kal hospital ke baad aaemge na boutique, tab  sab ho jaaega. we have 2 days for your engagement. Tu tension na le "they promised her and hung up call. They were going to discuss more but stopped by hearing doorbell. As expected it was Raman and Bala who was on door in exhausted. They hit on sofas again while Ishita and Vandita smiled on them.

[Miku don't get hyper. We both will come to the boutique after hospital tomorrow and then it will all be done. We have 2 days to prepare for your engagement. You just don't worry]

Rest of the evening was passed with the discussion of remaining preparation for engagement and it was the time for leave. They hugged to Vandita and Bala and took leave with a promise to give their relationship more time. 

"  Aaj ka din kitna interesting tha na Ishita? " Raman asked excitedly while driving car to which she nodded silently and again started to look outside.

[Ishita today's day was so interesting right]

 " Mujhe toh yakeen hi nahi ho raha ki humara mihir sagai kar raha hai. haina, he continued "

[I still cannot believe that our Mihir is getting engaged. Right?]

" Haan Raman, waqt ka pata hi kahan chalta hai, dekhiye na kaise samay pankh laga kar  ud gaya hai. jo mihika tom boy bankar ghooma karti thi, aaj mihir ke naam se sharmaati hai " Ishita recalled her childhood memories while Raman smiled at her and continued his driving.

[Yes Raman...time passes by and we don't even come to know. just see how time has flown away with wings...Mihika who used to wander around like a tomboy till yesterday blushes at the mere mention of Mihir today]

Aaj uski excitement dekhke toh mera bhi mann ho gaya ki, she suddenly stopped biting her tongue.

[Seeing her excitement today, even I felt like, she suddenly stopped biting her tongue.]

Kya mann ho gaya Ishita, he asked smiling mischievously.

[What you felt Ishita, he asked smiling mischievously.]

Both of them wanted to initiate their unknown desire but were feeling awkward in saying so.

Nahi kuch nahi, she tried to avoid.

[No nothing]

Bol bhi do...tumhara mann ho gaya ki, he teased.

[Just say it...you felt like what, he teased]

Yahi ki main bhi Mihika ki tarah shopping karun aur kya, she managed to lie which he immediately understood but thought of not forcing anything on her but give her own time to be able to accept things to him.

[I felt like shopping like Mihika is shopping these days, what else, she managed to lie which he immediately understood but thought of not forcing anything on her but give her own time to be able to accept things to him.]

" Shravu se milke kaisa laga tumhe? I mean accha laga na? "he asked to change the topic.

[how did you feel meeting Shravu...i mean you are happy right, he asked to change the topic.]

" Haan na Raman...bahut acha...he is so adorable Raman, bohot hi jyada pyara hai woh ", she claimed enthusiastically.

[Yes absolutely Raman...very good, he is so adorable Raman, he is too lovely, she claimed enthusiastically.]

" Haan I know pyara toh hai par bahut baatooni bhi, he joined her in discussing about Shravu.  

[Yes I know he is lovely but very talkative too, he joined her in discussing about Shravu.]

Haan baatooni toh hai...kitni pyaari pyaari baatein karta hai, she smiled cutely.

[Yes indeed he is talkative...he talks to cutely, she smiled cutely]

Pyaari...are you sure...bhool gayi kya keh raha tha woh...pyaari nahi shaitaani bhari baatein karta hai woh, he chuckled.

[Cutely...are you sure...did you forget what he said...not cute but he talks mischievously, he chuckled]

No Raman...bahut pyaari baatein karta hai, she stressed on the word Pyaari'.

[No Raman...he talks very cutely, she stressed on the word cute'.

Really...jaanti ho jab hum wahan se nikal rahe the usne mujhe kya kaha...Raman uncle Raman uncle next time baby ko leke hi aana, Raman mimicked Shravu making Ishita go red immediately.

[Really...do you even know what he said when we were leaving from there...Raman uncle Raman uncle bring the baby along next time, Raman mimicked Shravu making Ishita go red immediately.]

Ab bolo pyaari, he mocked at her.

[Now say cutely, he mocked at her.]

But she chose to remain silent and look outside to hide the blood rush at her