Part 22
The journey back was longer than she thought. Nakku was so tired that when they got to The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, Dutta had to carry her to his car as she was fast asleep. After trying to wake her up for more than 15 minutes, he gave up and swooped her into his arm and came out like a groom holding his bride. He grinned sheepishly as he fastened her seat belt and quickly put all the luggage in his car.
After bidding goodbye to Coach Basu and their other friends, everyone got in their respective cars and made their their way to Patil Niwas.
Having no other option, Karan had to travel with Kritika as Sana's luggages filled up Baaji's car and well Dutta wanted Nakusha all by himself. She decided to ignore his on the way, except from time to time she would look at him in the rear view mirror and then quickly look away when he looked at her. 2 hours felt like 2 centuries with him. The butterflies in her stomach, the daggers in her heart, the tears in her eyes made it hard not to look at him. If she could pull over and give him a piece of her mind she would have but she had to follow her brothers car as she didn't know her way around just yet.
The angel look on her face while she slept made him fall head over heels in love with her all over again. This time he would surely tell his Aayi that this is the girl, his girl. He couldn't wait to get there as soon as possible and break the news but then he frowned. His father will definitely find flaws in this flawless girl. That was his nature. Nothing can ever please him, nothing.
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2 hours later...
3 cars pulled up infront of Patil Niwas. A beautifully decorated Patil Niwas. Dutta leaned over and nudged Nakku softly to wake her up. She didn't movie. He sighed as he opened a cold bottle of water and sprinkled some on her face. Nakku shook, maybe because the water was cold and stirred. Slowly she opened her eyes to see Dutta gazing at her.
'Dutta? Where are we?' she looked around and gasped 'Oh my... we are..'
'At my house..' he finished her sentence and smiled 'Come on sleepy head, here take the water and rinse your face so you don't look sleepy when you meet my family' he gave her the bottle and got out of the car. Baaji jumped down his car as well and opened the door for Sana, like a true gentleman.
'Bhau' he yelled.
'Kya hua?' Dutta looked back at him, raising his eyebrows.
'Nothing, just wanted to say hi' he waved childishly.
'Nautanki saala' he smiled to himself as Kritika stepped out of her car quickly and opened the boot to take her luggage out. But that was what everyone saw, she was actually trying to avoid Karan. He came close behind her and put his hand over hers. 'I will do it' he whispered close to her ears, making her shiver.
'Na, you don't need to' she said sternly.
'Kritika, I will do it, you go in' he said politely. She made a low growl and stormed towards Nakusha who was looking nervous now. 'You ok?' Nakku asked.
'Yh, I'm fine' Kritika replied, forcing a smile.
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'Agaye agaye woh agaye' Leela squealed and ran down the stairs. Aayi Saheb, Kala, Roops and Madhu looked at her happily and ran outside behind her as well. Aayi Sahed was overwhelmed to see her kids after quite a long time. Dutta, Baaji and Kritika stepped forward and took Aayi Saheb's blessing and hug their other siblings. Nakku, Sana and Karan stood still and watched the other side of them.
Dutta looked content. His eyes were warm and it glittered when he looked at his Aayi. Nakusha smiled and forced herself to stop checking him out.
Sana always knew that since Baaji is younger than Dutta, he was loved. But boy, was he pampered? All his brothers and sisters were literally kissing his face and hugging him. For a minute she thought he couldn't breathe but then smiled when he glanced back at her and beamed.
Kritika, the talkative girl who never gets tired talking was hugging her sister and crying. Tears of joy but still tears which pierced Karan's heart. Maybe it wasn't tears of joy, maybe it was because of ... him?
'Aayi Saheb, mere dost..' said Dutta looked at Nakku, Sana and Karan. He introduced them one by one to everyone and to show a good first impression, the girls took Aayi Saheb's blessing and hugged the other girls.
While all the girls started talking, Aayi saheb pulled Dutta in a corner by his ears 'What are you hiding from me, Dutta Sriram Patil?' she demanded.
Dutta looked at her completely stunned 'Nothing... Am I caught? he asked with a guilty smile.
'Yes you are. Spill it'
'Well Aayi...' he turned her to make her face the others 'You see that girl over there?' he gestured his head towards Nakusha. Aayi Saheb smiled 'Beautiful. I knew my son will get me a beautiful daughter in law one day' she grinned and pinched his ears harder 'Why didn't you tell me before?'
'Kya Aayi Saheb, jaane do na'
'Chal theek hain. As this is your last year in uni, i want you to settle down soon' she glanced at Nakku who was chatting with Kritika. 'I can't wait to make her my bahu'
'Aayi Saheb' Baaji called out and everyone stopped talking and looked at him.
'Woh... baba kahan hain?' baaji asked, looking around.
Aayi Saheb looked down 'Woh... woh.. kya hain na? Office mein bohut kaam hain..' she avoided her kids questionning eyes.
Dutta sighed 'Hmm yeh koi nayi baat nahin hai baaji. Baba aur kaam... humare liye waqt kahan hain unke paas?'
'Dutta' Kala said in a warning voice 'Baba humare liye kaam karta hain. Aur...'
'Jaane do na Tai...' Leela interupted 'Yeh sab zaroori hain? Aaj meri haldi hain aur aap sab...' she looked down disheartenly. Dutta felt guilty, he shouldn't have started the whole father business. He reached out and hugged Leela. 'I'm sorry Tai..' he apologised.
Sana and Nakku exchanged glance. They both felt weird mainly because the atmosphere was suddenly tensed up. With Aayi Saheb not able to answer her sons, Kala defending her father and then Leela just wanting to have a perfect wedding with no family issues. Well she had a point but wasn't a father supposed to stay at home if his daughter's marriage ceremonies has begun?
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They all went inside where the servants took the luggage in their respective rooms. Aayi Saheb never got tired glancing at Nakku every now and then and just smiled to herself, satisfied. After a whole lot of talking and gossiping, the youngsters went upstairs to unpack. Sana and Nakku shared a guestroom which was pretty big. One big king size bed with beautiful white net around.
'So did you like your mother in law?' Sana teased.
'Well well, she's your mother in law too' Nakku threw back at her with a smile when Dutta, Baaji, Kritika and Karan strode in. 'You guys settled?' Kritika asked and sat on the bed next to Nakku.
'Yes, all done' Sana beamed.
'You okay Nakku?' Dutta looked at her lovingly.
She nodded 'Yeah. Fine.'
'Alright guys I made up my mind. Right after Tai's wedding, I'm going to talk to Aayi so she can talk to baba' Dutta annouced. Nakku looked up at him stunned while everyone smiled happily. 'But Dutta... '
'Shhh I know you haven't told your parents yet, but we can't tell them over the phone. We will personally go to your house and talk to them'
She breathed a sigh of relief 'That's better'
'Alright, you guys get out now. It's girlie time, we need to get read for haldi'
The boys groaned irritatedly and the door slammed shut behind them as they got out of the room. They looked at each other and signed 'Girls' Baaji hissed and stormed to his room to get ready.
'Karan, If you need anything then don't hesitate to call me or baaji or even kritika.. we are next door to you' Dutta patted his shoulder and went to his room..
We are next door to you
. Was she next door to him as well? He looked around and saw another door to his right. Maybe that was her room. Should he go see her? Apologise for being a total idiot? Or should he move on and pretend like nothing ever happened? Yh. Right. As if he could stop that horrible feeling stinging his heart every time he takes a breath. ........
Sorry for the delay
I fell asleep after writing😆 I am just trying to settle everyone in PN
Romance comes afterwards
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Precap
The ceremonies continues
e.g. Haldi, Mehendi and finally Shaadi!
Kala-Dutta-SP face-off!
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