Next morning... At 5 a.m.
Ishita: Raman...
Raman: Madrasan...Phir se jaldi uta rahi ho... Aaj ke din kam se kam bache ko sone do na yaar...
Ishita: Aaj aapka janam din hai. Mandir toh jaana padega. Veshti vahaan rakha hai. Tayaar hoke aa jaana.
Raman: Birthday ke din bhi lungi? Do minute sone do...
Ishita: Ramannn... Thatha baar baar pooch rahe hain aapke baare mein... Please utiye...
Raman: Ziddi ho tum... Jaa raha hoon...
After getting ready, Raman came downstairs and sought everyone's blessings. Ishita's relatives felt awkward and uncomfortable to see their son-in-law touch their feet and Raman understood the same.
Raman: What happened? Had Ishita been in my place, you would have accepted her respects right? Am I an outsider?
Chittapa: No Raman. We are not used to this na. We'll bless you. Nalla irukkanum.
Sowmya: Yeh paayasam... I mean Kheer.
Raman: Thanks Chithi. It tastes the same like the one which amma prepares.
Balaji: Jeeju...A small gift from all of us.
Raman: i-phone... That's cool guys... Thank you.
Thatha: Raman... Shall we start?
Raman: Ishita said that I have to go temple.
Thatha: I'm taking you with me Raman. Ishita has some work. She wants to help Sowmya. Also, she has to leave for that conference na.
Raman's zeal suddenly disappears from his face. Ishita feels bad to see that but manages to act normal.
Raman: (Thinking) Aise kya kaam Ishita? Aaj ke din kam se kam mere saath spend karna chahiye na... I want to spend this day with you.
Thatha: Raman...
Raman: Yes thatha. Let us go...
After Raman's exit,
Ishita: Raman ko acha nahi laga.
Mihika: Akka... We had to do it. You know that na. Chodo... Waise ek baat bataun...
Ishita: Kya?
Mihika: Humara sleeping pill ka asar ab tak Subbu pe kaayam hai... So raha hai Kumbhakaran...
Ishita gave a weak smile before going into kitchen.
Mihika: (Self talk) Akka... Don't worry... Jeeju will love this day. You are going to make it memorable for him.
In temple,
Thatha: You know about this temple Raman? I mean why this god got this name?
Raman: I know... Ishita told me everything. Last time...
Thatha: Oh...Let us sit for sometime before leaving...
Raman: Come thatha...
Thatha: Raman is not happy on his birthday. Because of Ishita's absence?
Raman: Nothing like that thatha...
Thatha: Raman... I have crossed your age to reach this age. I want to tell you something...
Raman: Go on thatha...
Thatha: Infact ask you something... How long do you think you two can successfully play this game?
Raman: That's because...
Thatha: Of your past... Are you two planning to carry this forever?
Raman: My past doesn't have a place in my present. I committed one last mistake which completely let me go of all hate and anger... Now, past is not clouding my vision. I know what importance Ishita holds in my life. She came into life because of Ruhi but now, things have changed...
Thatha: So...What's the issue now?
Raman: I want to give space to Ishita. She's a wonderful person but my past has always given her headache. Finally, we crossed another hurdle... I am not sure if this is the right time. I have sought her apology just now... Infact, this trip was planned to convince her.
Thatha: I know everything Raman. (Seeing Raman's surprised look) I'm Ishita's best buddy. She never hides stuff from me. According to me, Ishita's in the same dilemma... If this is the right time... According to me, such an hour will never come on its own Raman. Make the best out of the time in your hand... But, one more free advice...
Raman: What's that thatha?
Thatha: Confessing your feelings means a lot... You can't do that when you have a veil of lies between you and Ishita... Make sure that you have none if there's any now...
Raman: (Thinking) Aap sach keh rahe ho... Apne dil ki baat bahaar lane ke liye mere dil ko saaf rakhna padega... Ishita jitni saaf... Lekin, pata nahi kab aayega yeh din?
Thatha: Raman... Don't think a lot... Go with the flow... You'll be happy... Mark my words...
Raman: Sure thatha... Shall we?
Thatha: Yes... Let us go.
After reaching home, the first sight he got to see was Subbu's irritating face.
Subbu: Thanks for the coffee Chitti. (After taking a sip) Ishu potta coffee dane... Nice taste...
Raman: (Thinking) Iss duffer ko coffee dena mere saath mandir jaane se important tha... Kamaal hai.
Thatha: Raman. I'll go and take some rest.
Raman: I'll leave you in your room.
Thatha: No no... I am still young... At heart. I'll go on my own. You join others.
Subbu noticed that Raman was entering hallway and stood up.
Subbu: (Extending his hands) Happy Birthday Sir...
Raman: (Reluctantly extends his hand) Thanks... Aren't you having office today?
Subbu: No sir... I am on leave. Head ache...
Raman: (Thinking) Jab se mila tab se mere sar mein dard kara rahe ho... Ek din tum jhel rahi paoge kya? Birthday ke din irritate karne aa gaya...Upar se meri biwi ki coffee ka tareef...
Siddu: Hey Jeeju... Vaapas aa gaye aap?
Raman: Yes Sid...
Raman calls Ishita. Ishita's voice came from kitchen.
Ishita: Hmm...
Raman: Ek cup coffee milega kya?
Raman heard the sound of some utensil dropping down. Ishita quickly came out. Ishita was looking beautiful in that messy hairdo, with her pallu tucked onto her waist with a spoon in her hand. Raman was lost for a moment before regaining his sense back... But, presence of another person in that hall angered Raman to the core.
Raman: Kya hua?
Ishita: Wahi poochna chahti hoon... Aise shock mat dena mujhe. Bartan neeche gira diya... Kya hogayi aapko? Coffee?
Raman: Haan... Chahiye.
Ishita: (Noticing Subbu's presence) Aap kamre mein jao. Mein lekar aaongi.
After five minutes, Ishita came to their room with coffee in her hand.
Ishita: Raman. Tabyath teek hai na.
Raman: Log kehte hain ki tumhare haath ka coffee kaafi tasty hota hai. Isliye ek baar phir check karna chahtha hoon.
Ishita understood whom Raman would have meant by that but she decided to play with Raman.
Ishita: Koun hai woh log? Matlab Raavan kumar kadve coffee pasand kar raha hai toh...
Raman: Madrasan se shaadi jo kiya.
Ishita: But really... Rehne do. Hum sab ke din coffee se shuru hota hai. Bachpan se aise aadat ho gayi. Lekin, aap...
Raman: Tumse jyada kadvi nahi ho saktha yeh coffee. Relax...
Ishita: Whatever...
Raman: Kahan jaa rahi ho?
Ishita: Kitchen mein...
Raman: Company do na. We can share this coffee.
Ishita raised her eyebrows.
Raman: Actually, jyada hai isme. Itna bhi bhookh nahi hai.
Ishita: Bhook ke liye koi coffee nahi peetha Raman.
Raman: Itna sa karne mein tera kya jata?
Ishita: Kar hi toh rahi hoon... Bait gayi na...
Raman: Ishita... Tum uss din theatre mein mujhse kaha ki Subbu bache ko shaadi ka maksath samaj rakha hai.
Ishita: Haan... Aisa hi kaha usne.
Raman: Toh tumhare hisaab se shaadi ka maksath kya hai? Normally... I mean Ruhi jaise bache ke hote hi rishthe mein pyaar aa jaata hai. But, as a couple... You know... Kya hona chahiye...not as parents...
Ishita wasn't expecting this question. She felt herself blushing but tried to act normal by answering this question.
Ishita: Bahut kuch... Izzat, bharosa, dosti, sab kuch...
Raman: Sab kuch mein aur kya kya hai?
Ishita: Aap kya chahte ho? Lagta hai aapne already kuch decide kar liya...
Raman: Sawaal main pooch raha hoon...
Ishita: KBC thodi chala rahe ho... Aap bhi jawab de sakthe ho.
Raman: Please... Its my birthday today.
Ishita: Blackmailer...
Raman: Yeh answer nahi hai...
Ishita: Aap seedhe seedhe sawaal bhi nahi kar rahe ho. Kya sunna chahte ho mere muh se? Baat sach mein normal couple ki hi ho rahi ha na?
Raman: Actually...
Sowmya called Ishita from downstairs.
Raman: (Vehemently shaking his head) Jao...
Ishita quietly got up and left that place.
Raman: (Self talk) Ishita... Tum pyaar ka zikar tak nahi kiya. Kya yeh zaroori nahi hai? Avoid kar rahi ho? Sharam ke wajah se ya aur koi wajah hai?
Mihir calls Raman to wish him...
Mihir: Happy birthday Bhai...
Raman: Thanks Mihir...
Mihir: Toh...Aaj ke din kya special hai?
Raman: Thatha ke saath mandir... Ab Ishita ke cousins ke saath din bitaane jaa raha hoon.
Mihir: Bhabhi?
Raman: Tum Ishita ko nahi jaante ho kya? Samaj seva mein busy hai... Pati ke alava sab kuch important hai tumhari bhabhi ke liye...
Mihir: Aap bhabhi se itna expectation rakhna kab se shuru kiya?
Raman: Shup up yaar...
Mihika opened the door...
Mihika: Jeeju... Kaana tayaar hai...
Raman: Tumhari ardangini aa gayi quota poora karne ke liye... Baad mein baat karoonga... Bye
Mihir: Okey...Bye... Ek hello bhi bolna...mere taraf se...Miku ko...
Raman: Phone rakh...
Mihika: Mihir tha?
Raman: Haan...Itna chehak kyon rahi ho? Waise...kya banaya? Ishita ne...
Mihika: Akka ne toh...Aapka favorite Rasam banaya phir...
Raman: Neeche aakar khud dekhunga...
Mihika hid her smirk and followed him downstairs.
Chittapa: Come and sit with me Raman...
Raman: Why not?
Ishita starting serving them when Raman closed his eyes out of frustration...
Raman: (Self talk) Rasam mein dal makkni ka flavor? (Aloud) Yeh toh...
Mihika and other cousins started laughing.
Krish: Akka itna bhi insensitive nahi hai jeeju... Sab aapka favourite hai aaj. Rajma chaval, aloo paratha, dal makkni... Akka ne banaya...
Raman: End mein chetavani bhi de diya Krish...
Ishita: Kuch bhi... Taste karne ke baad taane maaro na...
Raman: (After taking a bite) Sach mein bahut acha hai... Ishita, yeh chamatkaar kaise hui yaar?
Ishita: Pehle tareef karna seekho phir karo...
Subbu: Ishu... I mean Ishita... Itna acha punjabi khaana banaya tumne...
Ishita wouldn't have responded that way but she wanted to play with Raman. Hence, she faked a smile before answering Subbu.
Ishita: Atleast tumhe pasand aaya. Thanks Subbu.
Raman intervened quickly to end that conversation.
Raman: Lekin...thanks everyone... Mere birthday ko itna special banane ke liye.
Divya: Ab bhi picture baaki hai atimber...
Raman: (Amused) Divya aur Hindi? I'll wait for it...
Raman completes eating before all of them and gets up.
Thatha: Raman... Got up so soon? Didn't like it or what?
Raman: That's because I'm full thatha. It was really very nice.
Ruhi: My Ishima rocks...
Sowmya: Ishu... Wahan toliya nahi hai... Jaake de do...
Ishu: Jee chithi...
Balaji is about to start when Siddu pulls him back...
Balaji: En da?
Siddu: You didn't try this thambi... Almond halwa... Issi bahaane teri dimaag ki batti gul jaye...
Balaji: Fine...
In the backyard,
Ishita: (Offering the towel) Yeh lijiye...
Raman takes her pallu and wipes his hands and mouth which leaves Ishita blushing.
Ishita: Toh chale...
Raman pulls her back making her collide with him.
Ishita: Kya kar rahe ho? Koi aa jayega... Kal raat jo hua uske baad...
Raman: Ssh... Koi nahi aayega. Bas meri ek sawaal ka jawab do, mein tumhe chod doonga.
Ishita: Kya?
Raman: Aur kya baaki hai?
Ishita: Thoda wait karoge toh pata chal jayega.
Raman: Nahi ho raha hai mujhse.
Ishita: Toh kamre mein jaake dekho... Jawaab mil jayega...
Raman speeds towards their room to face disappointment.
Ishita: (With a naughty smile) CEO saheb...Maine yeh nahi bataya ki humare kamre mein jaake dekho...
Raman: Very smart...
Ishita: Thank you thank you...
Meanwhile, Krish signals Ishita from downstairs that all arrangements are done.
Ishita: Mere cousins ke kamre mein jaake dekho.
Raman: Iss baar bhi...
Ishita: Ek hi trick ko baar baar apnane ki aadat aapki hai...meri nahi. Woh tab sab kuch ready nahi hui isliye aisa kuch karna pada. Iss Divya ke wajah se... Kuch bhi nahi rehta uske muh mein. Ab sach mein sab ready hai. Jao...
Raman finally heads towards Ishita's cousins room.
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