Channa Mereya ShraMan FF Chp-18 updated Page 73 July 5th - Page 27

Shravan reached home smiling, feeling overwhelmed as two days ago he thought he didn't have a home to come to and today he was eager to get to the house that now felt like home. He went straight to the guest room where Nirmala was staying, seeing his Mom at Malhotra House was something he had even stopped dreaming about since a very very long time. He had lost all hopes, but he forgot he had Sumo who not only hoped but tried that he would have a complete family one day. And here he was, standing in front of the room where his Mom was, not able to sustain his enthusiasm, but then he waited, took a deep breath before knocking on the door.

"Aaja Shravan main tera hi wait kar rahi thi", said Nirmala.

"Maa aap theek to hai na yahan, kisi cheez ki kami to nahi hai na".

"I'm fine beta, you don't worry about me", just sit with me, she pointed him to sit on the bed next to her, but he sat down near her legs and put his head on her lap.

"I'm sorry Mom" said Shravan in a low voice as if he was disappointed by himself for hating her so much.

"No more sorry , you've already told me so many times since we met today".

I'm very happy that Suman is going to be your life partner Shravan. She loves you a lot. But I couldn't understand it, that's the reason I got Aditya's proposal for her".

It's not your fault Mom even I was very late to understand Sumo's love". But I'm glad that I was wrong about you and she was always right. She tried to make me believe in you even risking everything she had just to make sure she gets you back in my life.

Just then Aditya and Pushkar comes in, they see Shravan sitting with Nirmala, Pushkar quickly takes a pic and sends it to Suman.

Aditya was about to turn and leave from there when Shravan calls him, "you can come in Aditya". Do you have to talk to Maa??

Aditya was happy, this was the first time Shravan talked to him nicely, and happy to see his Mom happy. "I just came to say GoodNight to Mom, you guys carry on I'll come back in the morning". It's OK I was about to leave, Maa I'm too tired, I'll see you in the morning. Good Night.

Nirmala kissed his forehead saying Good Night.

Suman was looking at the Mehendi pics with Preeti when she gets Pushkar's text, her smile grew wider looking at the picture and thanked Pushkar for sending it. She shows it to Preeti and she takes the phone to look at the pic and accidentally puts it to silent mode. After talking for a while Preeti tucks Suman to bed leaving the phone on the side table.

Shravan ran up to his room and dialed Sumo's number. She was not picking up. "Pick up the phone Sumo!!!, I want to talk right now" he sighed. He kept trying till he finally fell asleep.

Suman wakes up early and smiles at her Mehendi, "this is it" she thinks, today she is getting married to Shravan and that feeling was enough to make her eyes moist with happiness. She quickly washed her Mehendi off to see the darkest color she ever had proving Shravan's love, as everyone had told her. "The darker the Mehendi gets, the more your husband loves you". She laughed at herself for believing in these silly sayings, but today she want to believe everything that would anyway prove Shravan's love to her. She came out of her trance and rushed to the kitchen and made tea and breakfast even before everyone woke up.

Suman aaj tumhari shaadi hai tumne kyun banaya naashta, complained Mami.

"Isiliye to banaya hai Mamiji, kal se main yahan nahi rahoongi to soncha aaj sab ko apne haath se naashta banake khilaaoon" she replied hugging Mami who blessed her.

She then took tea to Nanu, who was very happy to see her. "Ab tere jane ke baad kabhi time pe chai naashta nahi milega mujhe Suman, teri bahut yaad aayegi, sara ghar suna suna ho jayega" he said with a low voice.

"Nanu aap aisa bolenge to nahi karni mujhe shaadi, nahi jana aapko chodke, main yahi rahoongi aapke saath", she said sobbing in his hug. Aur Shravan ka kya? asked Nanu. Usko ghar jamaai rakh le kya, he said making her chuckle.

Shravan!! He must be so excited, she remembered, he didn't call last night.

Haan Nanu Shravan maan jayega, hum log usko yahi rok lenge, Nanu just smiled. "Aisa nahi hota Suman, Beti ko shaadi ke baad jana hi padta hai. Lekin mujhe koi dukh nahi hai kyunke Shravan tujhe hamesha khush rakhega. Tum dono bachpan ke dost ho, aadhi baazi to pehle se hi jeet li tumne, bas ek dusre ka hamesha saath dena, dekhna zindagi kitni aaram se guzar jayegi tumhe pata bhi nahi chalega".

"Hamari Suman bahut samajhdaar hai babuji, woh sabka khayal rakhegi aur sabka dil jeetlegi apne sasural me, said Mama as she took his blessing too.

Suman jaldi se tayyar ho ja haldi ke liye, Shravan ke paas se Haldi aati hi hogi kuch der me, said Rachna Maasi. Suman poured the tea and gave it to Nanu and Mamaji before coming down to get ready. She was blushing hard thinking about Shravan's Haldi.

"Thinking about Shravan", teased Preeti. I just talked to Pushkar, he said Shravan is still sleeping.

"Kitne din ke baad chain ki neend soya hoga woh", thought Suman.

Meanwhile at Malhotra House Nirmala tried to wake up Shravan, but he wanted to sleep more, she smiled and said "aaj Shaadi hai teri Shravan" and he jumped up from his bed saying "Shaadi", making her giggle at her adorable son's antics. He hugged her in embarrassment.

Ramnath entered the room to check on Shravan and was happy that Nirmala was already there to wake her son up.

Good Morning Papa, he said getting down from his bed.

Get ready Shravan, it's your Haldi after breakfast, then we have to send Haldi for Suman. His heart fluttered listening her name and so came a smile on his face. He rushed to the bathroom, to get ready.

Suman got ready and checked her phone only to find 20 missed calls from last night, she was surprised to see her phone on silent mode. She put the phone on charge as it had only 5% charge, she called Shravan once but he was in the bathroom. Just then Dabboo came and held Suman's hand and asked her to close her eyes, and took her outside. Where are you taking me? she kept asking, but he didn't reply. Suddenly she heard Surprise!!!! And as she opened her eyes she saw everyone at the Dining Table, "today we are all having breakfast together Suman Di" beamed Dabboo. Suman was very happy, the whole family will have breakfast together, she was speechless, she just hugged and thanked everyone for making it special.

Shravan got ready and checked his phone and saw Suman's missed call, he called her back right away but she didn't pick up. Why are not picking up phone Sumo??? He said in disappointment. "Chaliye Dulhe Miyan" it's time for your Haldi, Badi Maa and everyone are waiting for you" said Pushkar as he barged in his room. What happened Bhaiya? he asked as he saw a little upset Shravan. Nothing Chote, he replied with a big smile.

Kamini asked Nirmala to start the ritual, which she did with happy tears in her eyes. She then applied Haldi to Shravan and blessed him. Then Kamini applied Haldi on him, it was Vandy's turn now and everyone started laughing as she came in wearing gloves.

"I don't like to touch that Haldi", she says making everyone laugh again hysterically. It's OK bhabhi you go ahead put it on me with gloves on, says Shravan trying hard not to chuckle anymore. No one laughs at my Vandy, declares Kamini, to which everyone try hard to be quite, only I can!! She said making everyone burst out in laughter again and Vandy screaming "Mummyji" with stomping her foot and pouting.

Next Ramnath applied Haldi with moist eyes full of guilt, Shravan sensed that and gave a big smile making him feel more terrible. Lalaji and Varun applied Haldi followed by Pushkar. Aditya was standing away recording the whole event.

Tum nahi lagaoge haldi Aditya?? Asked Shravan, to which he happily came forward and applied.

Everyone is done said Kamini. "No Maa I didn't apply yet", said Preeti as she entered, how can I miss my Jethji's Haldi?? Everyone was happy to see Preeti specially Pushkar, she takes a lot of Haldi and comes forward but Shravan dodges it, but then gives in as she says this is from Suman Di. He just smiles as he finds himself fully covered in Haldi now. Nirmala tells Shravan to take a shower, Preeti, Pushkar and Aditya will take Haldi to Suman.

I have to go check on the arrangements too Mom, replies Shravan. You are not going anywhere Bhiaya!! Said Pushkar earning a glare from him. You don't worry I'll take care of everything with Aditya, just tell me everything about the arrangements you planned for Sumo. But I have to go too Maa, "kisi bahut khaas ki shaadi hai", he says blushing. Haan aur us khaas ki shaadi is bahut khaas se ho rahi hai, said Nirmala holding his ears, isiliye aaj ye dono khaas log ek dusre se nahi milenge shaadi tak.

What!!! He complained and looked at Pushkar who in turn lifts his hands up saying "Sorry bhaiya I cannot help you today". Shravan reluctantly let them go, as he went to take a shower.

Preeti reaches Tiwari Killa and starts Suman's Haldi, Suman sits holding her parents picture while everyone covers her in haldi. She then goes for a shower and misses Shravan's call again who was getting frustrated now. When Suman finally is out she checks her phone to find more missed calls from Shravan, she calls back but he doesn't pick it up.

Beep: I don't want to talk to you!!!!

I'm sorry.

Beep: I don't want your sorry!

I was busy Shravan

Beep: I'm busy now. Don't wanna talk

Just then Anjali and Poorna barge in calling Sumo!!!! And hugging her.

Tumhe kaise pata?? asked Suman main to bhool hi gayi thi...

Shravan invited us, they replied taking her thoughts back to him.

Shravan was sulking sitting in the room when Nirmala entered.

What happened Shravan, why are you so upset??

Nothing Maa I'm fine.

Couldn't talk to Suman??

Hmmm...he replied. She is busy.

"Today is the last day for her in that house Shravan, the house she grew up in, she must be emotional leaving everyone and everything behind. Don't be upset with her, support her, comfort her at this time, she must be missing her Parents today and all she had that family, she must be spending time with them now as she will be with you after the wedding. Even though she will go there again but everything will be different. She will only be a visitor to that house as you will be her home. Don't make it hard, ease it out for her".

Suddenly it dawned on him, how silly he's been acting on the day which should have been just filled with the best memories possible.

Thanks Maa, I will. He was feeling guilty now.

He called Suman right away, she picked it up in the first ring, making him smile. I'm sorry Sumo!!! He says making her smile, I was trying to talk to you since last night, but you didn't pick up.

I'm sorry too..

Shravan... she stops, I want to say something

I'm listening

She starts singing...

(A/N: Please read this in the tune of EDKV title song)

Dekho kahan le aayi hai, Ye dosti apni

Ek ab hone ko hai, Jo zindagi apni

Chalo ye vaada do kabhi roothoge na is baar se

Mil jane de dil jo bane Ek Duje Ke Vaaste...

Pakka vaada says Shravan.

Sumo are you OK??

Hmmm...

I know you are missing your parents today, never feel lonely, I'm always there for you, .

I know Shravan. OK, I'll hang up now Poorna and Anjali are waiting to get me ready. Bye!!

Bye!

Sumo Suno!!!!

Haan bolo

"Mehendi laga ke rakhna,

Doli saja ke rakhna

Lene tujhe o' gori

Aayenge tere Sajna"

Suman laughs hysterically hearing this, I never expected this from you Shravan, she says trying hard to stop.

I can do anything to make you laugh Sumo. I too became filmy for you. Thanks Shravan.

See you soon.

He felt good after talking to her then he remembered the most important package was not arrived yet. He texted Eric, who said he mailed it already and sent him the tracking number. He tracked the package to find that it's out for delivery. He then make calls for the other most important work to be done, decorate the room!!!! A big smile crept on his face, just thinking about it, that was not going to go away anytime soon.

"Are waah bhaiya hame kuch karne ki zaroorat hi nahi padi, aap to khud hi room decorate karwa rahe ho", said Pushkar as he entered Shravan's room giving Aditya a hi-five.

You guys were so busy so I thought of helping you, replied Shravan knowing very well they won't buy it.

Nirmala couldn't control her happiness as she saw Shravan coming out in Sherwani, She quickly put a kala teeka behind his ear to keep away from evil eye. "Thank You", she said hugging him, "I never thought I would attend your wedding". She did aarti and then Ramnath came forward to put the Sehra on.

Pushkar, Aditya Varun and other friends were dancing outside as the baraat was ready. Shravan comes out and before he climbs up the Horse, he texts Suman.

Preeti, Poorna and Anjali were gushing how beautiful Suman was looking as she was all decked up ready for the Wedding , when she got the text

Beep: Be Ready. On the way to make you Mine. Forever.

I'm ready. Waiting.

She replied making Shravan's heart flutter with happiness...

A/N: Finally done. Please let me know what you think of this Chapter. Next Chapter will have ShraMan Wedding Rituals. It will be a quick update as I already started writing. So please don't be upset because I take long time to update, I'll try to give you guys a quick Wedding Invitation. Let me know your views. Please Like and Comment.