Accepting Our Love

Rajvansh and Purvi equally worry about Poonam, she haven't been herself. They would ask her what the problem was but she would deny being troubled at all.

" Should we go for a family holiday ? " Purvi asked enthusiastically

No mum I just came back from grandmum place I have a lot of work at the office " Poonam said

I understand dear but don't worry about the company's work , your assistant will do it " Rajvansh ruffles Poonam's hair "it's late now, think about it "

Ok Dad, I love you and you too mum " hug him before walking to her room

Raunak and Prarthana meet in a cafe . Prarthana had practiced all night on how to tell Raunak about her feelings for Shivansh.

Prarthana! , Prarthana, I ... Raunak was very nervous and it got Prarthana nervous too

Is there a problem? , don't scare me like this "

The time you asked me if I would leave you just like the rest , I asserted I won't , I am sorry Prarthana I didn't stay true to my words , i met my ex again and I still

Prarthana was overwhelmed with joy, she understood what he wants to say , now her heart would be at ease even if he knows about her feelings "Raunak do you love her ? I know you feel you are betraying me but dont feel bad , go after your heart , you were a good friend and surely deserves happiness "

Prarthana I am sorry I truly am ,will you ever forgive me ? "Raunak's eyes were looking so weak , it's like he hadn't slept for days

I am fine truly , i also have something to tell you " clear her throat " I like ... Uh Shivansh likes me "

He does ?, accept him Prarthana, it's not because I feel bad for you but , exhales "I believe in fate , remember he saved you from suicide and even drowning, and you smiled so brightly for Shivansh when I came to propose then , don't you like him?"

Prarthana hold in her tears " Raunak thank you "

They talked for a long time about everything including their childhood before bidding farewell. Prarthana went to Shivansh home happily but stops at the door mumbling " What are you doing here Prarthana, have some dignity , he never told you he liked you directly, don't be foolish but since I am here i will see grandma "

Agni happily hug Prarthana " you silly child why are you running away from my grandson? Is it because your staged feelings are now true "

No grandma it's not like that , " Prarthana look at her in shock "Grandma , I am truly sorry I didn't mean to lie to you , I just didn't want to see you die , we were trying to save you from further hurt " holds Agni hand " I already lost those that loves me so much I don't want to lose you too . My Maa died while saving me and my grandma took me in and you ... My kind grandma loves me unconditionally, I will be selfish not to help you

Agni clean off her tears hugging her " Grandma has to go someday too but grandma wants you to also follow your heart and be happy "

How long have you...

Agni laughs ofcourse from the beginning Prarthana, but I truly enjoyed how you cared for my grandson , your bickering made me happy and this house became a home full of life. Shivansh must have also felt it and that's why he could choose you . I always saw my grandson yearn for more wealth and power but these past months he truly cared and was attentive, he found a new strength and that was you . The strength of loyalty because of love , he have been doing quite well in the hotel , I must say now I can live my remaining days on earth with happiness that my grandson have another special someone who loves him ".

Prarthana smile shyly, " I ... Grandma!, what should I do ?"

Make him work for it ,you both now like each other but he should treat you like a queen and also make sure you don't give in immediately, my grandson can be aloof sometimes so teach him how to be romantic now or you will have a boring relationship "

Agni pats Prarthana back " every mother wants her children to be happy and I want it too "

Shivansh sights Prarthana in the kitchen he rubbed his eye to make sure he wasn't dreaming as he went forward , Prarthana was crying

"Prarthana why are you crying ? Talk to me please

Grandma knew we weren't real , but still hopes we can be together

Then why are you crying ? "

I just suddenly remembered my Maa , she died while saving us , I don't know why but I just suddenly..."

Shivansh grabbed her closer hugging her " i understand you miss her , don't you? , I totally understand your shiv is here with you

Prarthana and Shivansh embrace for a while before Prarthana suddenly remembered what happened when they were alone quickly breaking the hug

Are you alright now ? You said "US " is it you and Gayatri

No it's I and Piya, I am not with my locket if not I would have shown you my Maa , she is very beautiful

What about your Papa?, if you know even a little info about your family I will help you find them "

I lost all memory of them so I know nothing"

It's fine don't be sad , I am here, right?"

Nods playing with her fingers

I like ... I like you Prarthana, very very much i know you want to stay true to Raunak but even if you reject me I will keep coming back I won't stop, I won't give up, I ..."

Shhh " holds his lips" someone talks too much , fine I have given you the permission to pursue me , you have three days to make me accept you

Smile that's enough time , firstly, I will make dinner for us

I already made food"

Then let me help you with your hair it's quite uncombed

Really Shivansh ? My hair ?"

Shivansh seems distant just keep calling me Shiv"

Blush chuckling softly uttering"distant "

Are you shy , but you used to say it " leans towards her " I will do my best for you

Prarthana nods timidly" I kept your food , so eat when you want ,I will go home now?"

Now ? No don't, it's late and also don't you like staying here please just continue to stay like you used to "

I didn't inform anyone I would stay for the night ? "

Do you really want to go ?"

Yes Shivansh I mean Shiv

Laugh" let me drop you off then

Actually Raunak has someone he loves , his ex they rekindled their love when he was abroad , she came back with him

Really that's beautiful news , that means I have no obstruction in chasing you "

IN THE PARIKH'S

Seema angrily hit Gayu for eating Piya's Golgappe complaining about how Prarthana hasn't returned yet

"You kids are really stressing me, if only I was rich I would be in one vacation home now, my luck is rotten"

Maa !, Prarthana walk in with Shivansh holding her ears " I am sorry for troubling you"

Shivansh my dear ", Seema quickly ignore Prarthana holding Shivansh" my boy , I thought you forgot me , how are you? I was so worried thinking Prarthana was with a stranger but seeing you with her really lighten up my mood"

Gayatri take Prarthana to a corner

"Why are you both together? Have he confessed his feelings for you? Did you accept him ?"

So much questions, yes he said he liked me but that's all "

So boring , are you now his girlfriend for real?"

No I gave him three days to please me and then I might agree "

Might ? , raise her brows in a teasing manner

Ofcourse I will accept him but grandma says he have to work for it , I agree with grandma ."

Shivansh wave at Prarthana as he exit their home, she waved back shyly, Seema noticed her reddened face singing in joy .

After Prarthana's working hour , she went with Shivansh to Agni's jeweller , they had to get her jewelleries . The man happily received them , asking if they were married because of their matching clothes. Gayatri had call Shivansh that morning to inform him about Prarthana's intention to wear a navy blue Kurti , he quickly checked his clothes and happened to have a navy blue suit . Prarthana smiled the moment she saw him , she asked him if he was always this childish .

Shivansh affirmed to the man that indeed they were a couple , Prarthana didn't deny it either. After they had taken Agni's jewelleries, they stopped by the market to check out some fruits .

Prarthana loves bananas so as soon as she saw them she beamed , Shivansh noticed the sudden glow on her face and told the fruit vendor to give him every banana he had . Prarthana immediately stopped him and said a bunch was enough.

They also stopped by a mall just for fun admiring every beautiful things . Prarthana stopped touching stuffs because Shivansh would want to buy whatever she held . They enjoyed each others company and later agreed to get Mr Parikh a gift since his birthday was coming soon .

Now I know why girls love shopping, it's fun but exhausting " Shivansh said gulping down water

That's why you have to always be prepared like me , if I don't have this water with me someone would be dead "

Then someone would cry "

They both laughed , Shivansh took this chance and held Prarthana's hand she blushed a bit

The children wears were beautiful , I think I liked them the most "

We don't have kids Prarthana or do you want one? I will fulfill your wish"

Shivansh stop teasing me , I just said that because I want to get Piya something, gosh why will I want to have kids with you?"

Because you love me very much and would want to have little Shivansh

Prarthana's reaction was priceless she was stunned into silence

On reaching home, Prarthana heard shattering of glasses , Shivansh was on an important call

Grandma " Prarthana ran in scared " who are you? Grandma are you ok?"

Harleen chuckled " you must be Prarthana the housekeeper , just stay out of our family issues "

Shut up Harleen we are not a family"

What is your problem mum in law , I am trying to be a good daughter by coming close to you , I just want to know you better but each time you push me away "

Prarthana stared at her for a while, she definitely looks like a witch , she was on a black suit paired with red heels, her makeup definitely screamed too much

Stop your pretense Harleen and leave my home , I don't want Shivansh to meet you here

What will he do if he sees me ?, huh mum in law ? Fine but let me tell you, soon you will be dead and I know it and by then I won't go nice with anyone who tries to stop me from getting SKY "

You will not " Agni yelled

I will and even if it's Shivansh prepare to cry for his life old woman "

How can you say that to Grandma?" Prarthana frowned

Didn't I tell you to stay out ?"

I will only stay out when it's required but now you are crossing your limits and I won't have anyone threaten Shivansh or grandma, they are both very important to me "

Grabs Prarthana's chin " why do you look so much like that little devil Piya?"

Shivansh walk in pushing Harleen away " Mrs Harleen what are you doing in my home , don't ever lay your hands on my Prarthana

Smirk" your Prarthana? , I went to the company to see you , so why were you fired by your father?"

Shivansh frowned," if you don't leave now I will call the police "

I will go but know one thing, it's not over "

Harleen no one is above death, if I will die , you will be crushed by your deceits and not even your body will be found that's my curse to you "

Whatever!" She grabbed her bag and left

Shivansh and Prarthana help Agni to sit . In a few minutes they forgot any fight ever happened Agni was cracking jokes . They laughed about how she looked over dinner Prarthana stayed back for the night .

Prarthana came out of the bathroom startled to see Shivansh on her bed , he tapped the bed lightly " come baby let's sleep together"

"What are you doing here, shiv ?"

Waiting for you baby and also I won't go so don't try to dissuade me from staying"

Shivansh you have to go and now"

I don't want to, there is a cockroach in my room "

Cockroach!!, where ?" Prarthana was terrified, she flew to his side holding his hand . Shivansh laughed lightly

"I didn't know you were that scared of cockroach, baby "

Shush !, go and kill it so it doesn't fly into my room "

I don't want to that cockroach must have a family what if it's Maa comes to me for revenge?"

Prarthana makes a stern face "kill it Shiv "

Relax Prarthana, there is no cockroach I just came to see you before I go to bed " smile as she exhales softly pecking her forehead "Goodnight"

Some minutes later, Prarthana rushed into Shivansh room climbing his bed " Shiv there is truly a cockroach, it's in my room , urgh !, it was so close to me"

Shivansh couldn't hold in his laughter anymore

Stop laughing "

Are you sure there is a cockroach and not your imagination? He quickly got up the bed as she made a sad face " I believe you ok , let me go and kill it ".

Three minutes or so later, he was back " I think the cockroach got scared of you and flew away "

Stop joking with me, I am terrified here "

Ok I am sorry , let's sleep"

Prarthana blinked "we ? , in this bed ? , together?"

Where else ?" Shivansh looked confused, Prarthana shrugged pointing at his couch

"You should lay there . I am the woman after all and didn't you say you like me ?"

Shivansh didn't expect that curve ball , his innocent Prarthana was getting sly . They bickered for a while before Prarthana agreed to let him sleep beside her

Shivansh smile mischievously laying close to her

Shivansh we are to stay far from each other not close to each other"

Ok " he gently lowered his body on hers , they could here each others breath , Prarthana's heart was palpitating but she couldn't resist staring at his eyes , it seemed to have captivated her ,he tucked her hair behind her ear

"What are you doing shiv?"

"Admiring you or am I permitted to do something else?"

This position is dangerous" Prarthana said almost in a whisper

It's not baby , I will make us happy?"

His smile was even more naughty " why ... what do you mean? We are not married, I will stay in another room "

Prarthana I love you, it's the third day tomorrow and you still haven't accepted me, will you reject me?" His voice was melodious Prarthana smile lightly

I accept, you can be my boyfriend and also stop looking at me like that , are you trying to seduce me?"

Infact yes , if it works we both won't regret it "

What's that smug smile ? I can't believe you can be so spoilt?"

I spent almost thirteen years abroad baby , over there people are not really reserved"

Fine , but you must be reserved with me , goodnight Shiv.

One evening , Shivansh was at Prarthana's home , she blushed away thinking he came for her since they haven't spoken all day . He simply complimented her and left with Gayatri and Piya. She grumbled angrily chopping vegetables, for the first time Seema was worried Prarthana might cook a tasteless dish .

Prarthana checked the clock multiple times "Maa , this is already past 8pm your little girls are not yet back, shouldn't you be worried?"

Let them be, they are with Shivansh, right ? Stop being jealous"

What me ? , jealous? I am just worried about my siblings"

Gayatri and Piya whisper amongst themselves as they walki into the house, Prarthana pretended not to care

Prarthana our dearest jiju in the making got you flowers " Gayatri smile back hugging Prarthana

I don't care , why can't he come himself when I haven't accepted him, he didn't let me out of his sight , he even called me multiple times at work flirting with me, but now he is being unconcerned.

Sister Prarthana jiju wants to... Gayatri quickly shut her mouth smiling nervously

"We are very tired, good night mum , let's go Piya"

Prarthana got even curious following them "Piya tell me I want to know , Gayu what are you hiding from me , you both are my sisters remember we don't hide things from each other "

Don't worry Prarthana you are just being too curious, curiousity kills the cat" Gayu close the door on her face .

Agni and Shivansh invited Prarthana to a picnic, infact they invited both the Parikh's and zaveri's. They all went to Nehru park , Raunak came with his girlfriend and she got along well with Shivansh . The environment was so lively , Prarthana was still annoyed at Shivansh , she ignored him

Baby , I am sorry for not calling or texting "

I won't forgive you easily, I am pained why will you ignore me ? I have already been spoilt by your constant care and love, so why did you stop caring?"

I am sorry forgive me, I am holding my ears"

Prarthana hold in her smile" how do I know you mean it "

Pull her closer pecking her lips, Prarthana touch her lips shocked " Why will you kiss me? What if someone sees us, we are in an open space, Shiv"

I didn't kiss you but pecked you and also no one is in this spot" , hugs her " I love you, let's go on a date tomorrow, Gayu will give you the details "

Shrugs"I love you too "

When Prarthana found out she was going out of Delhi she asked Seema multiple times if she was ok with it and she said ofcourse.

Prarthana and Shivansh hold hands admiring the baliharachandi beach view, she was surprised at first when Shivansh told her they were going to Puri , she was wearing a black crop top paired with high waisted jeans and a black ankle boot , he wore just a simple shirt and trousers .

I love you Prarthana. Eversince I went abroad all I have done was study and strive to be the best . I didn't want to feel less in people's sight so I always went for more wealth every decision I have made in life was for wealth and nothing else but after meeting and knowing you I made a different decision to be a better man for only you to choose you above wealth , we argued , bickered but you never stopped caring. You told me a lot about grandma and taught me how to be responsible like taking care of people and things .

Prarthana eyes were filed with tears , " I will never stop caring , I love you too "

Shivansh smile bringing out a diamond ring from his pocket and then kneeling before her " I once told grandma only wealth and her gives me security , but now I will rephrase that I get security from grandma ofcourse but your unwavering support is my security , will you be my wife , Prarthana ?"

Yes , yes I will be your wife Shivansh.

Some children came out of nowhere each giving Prarthana a rose till it became a bouquet of roses, she smiled at Shivansh embracing him tightly sobbing

" I love you Shiv, Prarthana Parikh loves you so much "