VAYUSH'S POV
Oh! Nice Beta. But Reya never mentioned about you. Anyways say what would you like to have Chai or Coffee?" Her mother asked.
'Haa why would she mention about me, mujhe to maarne ke plans hai iske. Ese kese apne plans disclose krdegi ye!' I thought in my mind.
(Yes why would she mention about me when she have plans to kill me. How can she disclose her plan!)
Before I could reply to Aunty I heard "Mumma ye Chai pii lega, no need to specially ask him." I glared at her while she smirked. Aunty and Reya left for the kitchen leaving me alone to face her father.
(Mumma he will drink chai only)
While I was constantly feeling nervous in front of her father Mr. Sharma turned to me and asked "So Beta how about the sudden visit to us?" I gulped and moved my tongue over my lips. Before I could reply him Reya came with Chai and said "Papa let's have Chai first." My girl came to my rescue as always.
Reya sat beside me and Mrs. Sharma beside her husband. Taking a sip from the tea Mr. Sharma again questioned us about the visit. Before Reya could say anything I spoke "Uncle I don't believe in equivocation. Let me come straight to the point. I and Reya have known each other since last 11 years. We were classmates till high school. I've known Reya as an highly devoted, intelligent and sober girl. She's very precious and you both have raised her well. So it's like we're dating each other. I know you can't comprehend this easily but we're. Or jab Reya ne mujhe btaya ki aap log uske lie ladka dekh rhe hai tab humne decide Kia Ki Hme apne parents ko bta Dena chaiye."
(When Reya told me that you're looking for a boy for her marriage, we decided to let our parents know about us.)
I took a small break to give them enough time to understand the situation. I started again "Uncle Aunty I know aap logo ke lie it'll be difficult to accept this but we both love each other from the starting. Everybody told us that it's just attraction; thode dino mein tumko realize hojaega and all. But you see it has been 11 years. Agar ye sirf attraction hota to sayyad kuch saal baad khatam hojata.
I know it's a sensitive topic or apni hmari age bhi nahi h shaadi ki or Abhi Hme shaadi krni bhi nahi hai atleast jabtk Reya ka college ni hojata or meri training complete nahi ho jaati. Hum bas chahte hai ki aap logo ko pta ho hamare baare mein. Mere parents bhi aapki tarah hi hai unhe bhi btana hai mujhe but mujhe lga phle humlog aapse baat kre.
Uncle esa nahi h ki Reya Aapke against jaegi; she can never do such a thing. In fact main khud usse shaadi nahi krunga agar aap agree nahi krenge to. Or na hum log aapko force krenge ki aap hmari shaadi krvao hi. Parents kabhi apne bacho ka bura nahi chahte."
(Uncle Aunty I know it's difficult for you to accept this but we both love each other from the starting. Everybody told us that it's just attraction; you'll realize in sometimes. But you see it has been 11 years. If it was just an attraction then it would have ended after few years. I know it's a sensitive topic and we ourselves are not yet ready to get married specially before Reya's college gets complete and so does my training. We just wanted to let you guys know about us. My parents are also like you I've to tell them too but I thought to tell you first.
It's not like Reya will go against your wish; she can never do such a thing. In fact I won't marry her without your agreement. We're not forcing you to get us married. Parents never want bad for their child.)
I took the glass of water and gulped all of it in a go. I've never spoken for so long in a go. Mr. Sharma's gaze was fixed upon me as I made the statement.
Taking a sip from the cup he asked me "What do you do?". I gulped again and replied "Uncle I've done B.Sc in Chemistry from Barielly and along with that I prepared for SSB. Currently I'm under training in IMA, Dehradun and I'll get a good post by next year in the Army."
Listening to my reply he simply nodded with a smirk. He then turned towards Reya "Tune kabhi btaya nahi? Hume to laga tha tu Bohot seedhi hai!"
(You never told us about it? We thought you're so naive.)
I can see the nervousness in her eyes. She lowered her gaze and said "I'm sorry papa! I don't know how it all started but you know me I'll not do this marriage without your acceptance." Her father nodded again.
Mrs. Sharma kept the cup on the table and questioned "You both are sure about each other right?" Me and Reya both nodded in agreement.
REYA'S POV
'Itna explaination isne aajtak mujhe nahi dia jitna aaj aaj mein dedia. Isko to baad m btaungi, huh!' I worded in my mind.
(He never explained this much I front of me like he does today. I'll see him later. Huh!)
"Kittu come with me inside." Mumma said moving towards the bedroom. My eyes met with Vayu before I proceeded towards the room.
I went in, Mumma was sitting on the couch. She beckoned me to sit beside her. I went forward and sat near her. She held my hands and said " Kittu tujhe pta hai naa we're not into this love marriage thing. Beta bade papa is totally against it. Aur tu papa ko jaanti hai na bade papa ke against Vo koi decision ni lenge." I nodded to her statement.
(Kittu you know we're not into this love marriage thing. Child your uncle is totally against it. And you know your father he'll not take any decision against their will.)
I looked into her eyes "I know Mumma, but you see we aren't here to tell you our decision ki hum shaadi krna chahte hai ya hum ek dusre se hi shaadi krenge . M aapse pooch rhi hu if I can marry him. Aap dono mna kroge to nahi krenge hum shaadi. Even Vayu ke parents se bhi poochna hai, Vo Bhi apne parents se poochega."
(I know Mumma, but you see we aren't here to tell you our decision that we want to marry or we will marry each other only. I'm asking you if I can marry him. If you go deny then we'll not get married. Even we have to ask to Vayu's parents as well.)
"Take your time Mumma, aap baat Kro sabse. Aapko Vayu se jo poochna hai aap pooch skte hai. Aapko uske parents se milna hai we can arrange a meeting also. But atleast give it a chance. Give us a chance please." a tear left my eyes.
(Take your time Mumma, you talk to everybody. Ask anything you want to ask Vayu. If you want to meet his parents we can arrange a meeting also. But atleast give it a chance. Give us a chance please.)
She patted my head and said "I can't promise you but I'll try my best if you prove me that you two genuinely love each other." I nodded and hugged her. She kissed me on my forehead and asked "Kya bnau lunch m? Kya pasand hai Vayush ko?" My eyes widened "Ohoo abhi se Vayu ki psnd haan!!!" I chuckled.
(What should I prepare for lunch? What does Vayu likes?)
(Ohoo very eager to know his likes!)
The door of the room opened as papa entered into the room. He came near me and his eyes were on me. I felt heavy in my chest. I gained courage and spoke "Papa I'm sorry...I've no intentions to hurt you." I lowered my gaze. He forwarded his hand and asked me to hold. "Tum jaao lunch ki taiyari Kro hum Abhi aate hai." He said to Mumma. Then he took me to the balcony.
(You go do preparations for the lunch we will be right back)
I felt cool breeze on my face. It brought me some sort of peace ngl. We were standing near the railing when he said "Look kittu, I'm not against this love marriage completely but you know Bade papa nahi maanenge. Aur tujhe bhi pta hai main unke khilaaf jaake teri shaadi ni kr skta." I moved my hands over his and looked into his eyes.
(Look kittu, I'm not against this love marriage completely but you know Bade papa will never agree. And you know I can't go against his will.)
"I know Papa and even I don't want to do it against anyone of you. But atleast talk to Bade papa about it. Take your time there's no hurry. But one thing which is I'm sure about is Vayu loves me a lot. I'll be happy with him but I don't want my happiness only. I'll only marry him if you agree willingly."
"Or haan, I'll ask him whatever I want to and I need proper answers from him. I want to know about his family backgrounds also. I want to make sure if he's the right one for you and so does his family too." I nodded and we went back.
I helped Mumma in preparing the lunch. We had our lunch together but I can't stop my overthinking even while eating. What if it's the first and the last meeting of Vayu and my parents. No no no Reya think positive.
We drove back to Delhi as I've my probes coming in two weeks and Vayu had to leave for Bangalore to his parents.
VAYUSH'S POV
We rented a car to drive back to Delhi. I've a flight to catch next day. The drive was not as quiet as it was in the morning. We discussed about many things like what her parents asked me, what they told her, can we expect a positive response from them and a lot more.
I was holding her hand throughout and driving with just one hand. She was gazing outside the window. The sky has turned in pretty hues of pink, yellow and blue as sun was about to set. She's been always fascinated by art of sky. Her Instagram highlights have been filled with pretty skies.
"Can't get enough of this beauty!" She sighed looking at the setting sun.
"Just grateful to witness this beauty!" I mummered taking a glance of her. "Hnaa.."she turned around me and found my gaze fix on her.
"Indeed!" I whispered leaning towards her. Her cheeks turned crimson.
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To be continued.
I know guys this was a bit boring chapter but you know it was needed to put forward the scenario in Indian families.
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