A whole week has been passed and everything is going on as they were before. Pushkar understood there's nothing left between his stubborn brother and his best friend so he also stopped digging this topic.
Shravan apologied to Suman, she forgave him and he invited her for a get together of old friends where everyone assumed them to be a couple, Shravan laughed out loud hearing that.
: C'mon guys! Are you out of your mind? Suman? Suman Tiwari...and me? LOL is that even a match? I mean look at me, successful rich Shravan Malhotra, girls are crazy about me! And she...look at her.. - Shravan again bursts into laughter while everyone around felt uncomfortable.
Tears stream down from Suman's eyes and Pushkar gives a disgusted look to his brother. Shravan, ignoring everything continues pricking her heart by his words.
: Of course! You guys are crazy! Why would Shravan choose a middle class behen jee type girl when there are better options around her, right Shravan? - Urvashi says placing a hand over his shoulder.
: Of course, by the way what are you doing this Sunday?
Shravan smirks & touches her hair strands falling over her face playfully. Suman gets up & leaves.
: You lost her forever, bhaiya! - Pushkar utters then goes behind Suman.
: Dude, that was horrible! - Rishi says to Shravan, disgusted.
Everyone leave the place and roam around. Shravan glares at the way Pushkar & Suman left. Suman comes outside wiping tears. Pushkar stands behind her, sighing.
: I want nothing from him Pushkar! He apologised, I forgave him. But today, he broke me into pieces. You said he loves me, right? What kind of love is that? - she breaks down into tear.
He consoles her, while Shravan glares at them from distance.
~~~
Few months later.
At Malhotra mansion.
: There is a good news! - Ramnath announces in the dinner table.
: Pushkar's alliance has been fixed. Finally Suman has said "yes" for him.
Varun & Vandy cheer while Shravan groans in shock. Pushkar smiles as everyone congratulates him.
: Shravan, why are you so quiet. C'mon! Your brother is going to get married to your childhood friend, congratulate him! - Kamini says happily.
Pushkar looks on,while Shravan smiles at him.
At night.
At Pushkar's room, he's talking to Suman over phone.
: You must be thinking why I agreed to this alliance all on a sudden,right?
: No! Cause I know the reason.
: And whats that?
: Months ago you had a reason for saying "no", which now you don't have! - Pushkar says sighing.
He hears her sighing from the other side. At that moment Shravan enters.
: Oh you're busy! I'll come later.
: No bhaiya come in please! Sumo, I'll call you later! - saying this he ends the call.
Shravan enters.
: Actually chachi asked you to come with me to visit the venue of your wedding.
: Hmm! We'll go tomorrow.
: Cool!
Shravan turns back to leave.
: Bhaiya, why are you so upset now? You pushed away her after all.
: Excuse me?
: I said why are you so frustrated now when you pushed her away from you. And you're upset with me too! Why? Whats my fault bhaiya? Bade papa always wanted us to get married and she just said "yes". I am just there to fulfill everyone's wish. Not that I mind, she's a perfect girl for me. But I realised while keeping everyone happy, I hurt you!
: Its not like that,chotey!
: It is, bhaiya. You didn't attend any of the rituals of this wedding. I never saw the happiness in Sumo's eyes which I used to find whenever she talked about you. Anything, anything about you used to make her face lighten up with intense happiness.
: No use of such thoughts now, chotey! I wish it was as easy as you think!
: Everything is easy untill you make them complicated unnecessarily.
: The biggest truth for now is, you two are getting married. Forget other silly things.
: How can we get married getting you upset.
: Don't talk nonsense. I am happy for you!
: Really? Then prove it..
: How?
: Mend your friendship with her.
Shravan sighs & leaves.
~~~
Its pre wedding party at Malhotra's house to introduce Suman as their would be daughter in law. Tiwaris come. Suman is a little bit late, Pushkar goes outside to receive her. She is looking pretty in brick red long gown, with a minimal makeup. Pushkar introduces her to his friends. Ramnath Malhotra introduces Suman as their would be daughter in law. All clap. Then all sit to eat dinner together.
Suman sits on beside the chair of Shravan hesitantly as its only left empty, he looks on. Pushkar comes & takes her with him. All are gossiping here & there. Pushkar teasing Suman over her dressing up like girl. She ignores & Kamini comes, says them to come & take pictures with the whole family. They go.
Malhotras take picture with Suman. Shravan was busy with a phone call..Pushkar goes to him & pulled him to take picture with all. He makes him stand beside Suman unknowingly. Shravan & Suman have an eyelock. The photographer clicks the photo. Pushkar holds her hand.
The party is over. Both families bid bye to each others. Tiwaris sit on their own car. Ramnath says Shravan to drop them home. Pushkar signals Shravan to suggest his name. Shravan suggests Pushkar should go with them. Ramnath denies as its weird to go would be in law again & again. Pushkar is disappointed. Suman bids Malhotras bye. Vandy teases her saying tomorrow she'll come as her sister in law. She looks at Shravan silently and then comes to Pushkar & bids bye. She gets into Shravan's car although she didn't want to but as there's no space left in other cars, she has to. They leave for Tiwari killa.
Its quite dark everywhere in the highway. Suman turns on the radio on car.
-Yehi sanch hai shayed
Maine pyaar kiya- plays.
Shravan looks at her for some seconds & takes his eyes away from her, singing the song along with radio's song. Suman is lost in song so didn't notice.
: Pushkar seems so happy with this alliance - finally Shravan breaks the silence.
: Hmm? You said something?
: I said your fiance is really happy with the alliance.
: He is your brother first.
: Do you regret that?
: Why should I? And by the way we're not engaged.
: What? Tomorrow is your wedding and you still..
: Why are you so bothered even? You didn't attend any of the rituals thats why you don't know but Pushkar denied to perform any ritual without your presence, you're still his favourite! And as usual you don't give a damn to people who love you!
Shravan stops the car harshly.
: What happened?
: What did you say? I don't care about people who love me?
: Leave it! We're getting late.
: No answer me. Tell me about more people who love me and I don't care about them? Who? My mom? Who left me when I was a teenager?my dad, who sent me away from my family just to fulfill his dreams for me? Or...
: Me.. The girl who waited for you since ten years, who never get courage to say that, I lov...
: What? What did you say?
: nothing. Leave it. Start the car Shravan. We're getting late.
: No. I won't let you go until you complete the sentence.
He drags her out of the car, pinning her against the door, making her look into his eyes.
: I want to hear what you left unspoken.
: You know well what I wanted to say. Just forget it. For you, I am a selfish opportunist gold digger middle class girl, am'nt I?
: No you are not - He says, pain is evident in his voice & eyes.
He leans on slowly, she closes her eyes, and a lonely tear escapes. When their lips were about to touch, realisation drwan in both and they move away instantly.
: I am sorry! - he whispers.
: You should be. Its too late Shravan!
She sighs and gets into the car.
~~~
At night,
Shravan comes to Pushkar's room With his wedding outfit in hand. Pushkar smiles to see him. He takes sherwani from his hand & put it on the bed.
At Tiwari house.
Suman is looking at her parent's picture & talking to them about her marriage. She gets emotional. Masi comes & consoles her. She gives her Suman's mom's wedding jewellery to wear in own wedding. Suman gets emotional to see them. She hugs her. Suman is packing her bags. She opens the drawers and get all her childhood stuffs. She smiles seeing her sketch which Sheavan had drawn.
(Flashback)
Suman is sitting on a chair paused as Shravan is painting her sketch. Suman is scolding him as he's taking too much time. Shravan says done & gives an evil smiles. He shows her the picture which he drawn, Suman gets angry to see it as it is looking funny & fat. He runs away leaving the page there, Suman comes forward & picks it up. She smiles seeing the picture alone
(Flashback ends)
Suman smiles recalling it. There's a show piece made by glass, Shravan gave her in her birthday. Suman picks it up. At that moment her phone rings, its Pushkar who is calling & she is about to pick it up, in this process the show piece was about to fall & break but she drops the phone not the show piece. Phone gets switched off. Suman is happy that show piece is unbroken. She puts it on carton safe. Then she takes her phone on hand & switches it on. Within few seconds, Pushkar calls back. Suman picks up the call.
: Hey beautiful!
: Stop being so cheesy!
: What cheesy? Arey its called flirting!
: Pushkar it doesn't suit you!
: Okay okay! Accha listen excited for tomorrow?
: Why?
: Arey you're getting married to the a handsome dashing lawyer, isn't it pretty exciting?
: You are so full of yourself. Accha I have to do so many works to do so bye for now.
: Yeah okay but have your beauty sleep properly otherwise how will you match my charm?
: Bye, creepo!
: Bye, jhalli!
Kumkum Bhagya
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