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Chapter 12

Sahil sits down next to Vithal and says, "mehndi functions is no place for us." VIthal turns to him in surprise and says, "I thought we aren't talking." Snorting, Sahil says in frustration, "to hell with it. Our plan backfired." He glances towards Kalpi, neetu and Ragav, then looks at Vithal and says, "Look at your daughter, she is grinning from ear to ear." And adds with disgust, "and look at neetu. Dancing away like it is her son's wedding... And Ragav..." He shakes his head. "I am disappointed in him. I thought he would fight for Kalpi."

Vithal look as at Kalpi, seeing her glow in happiness, he says, "you were right Sahil. Kalpi is too young to have formed a deep attachment." Sahil replies, "I wish I was wrong this one time... I wish I was wrong. I just wanted them to be prepared to face society and fight for each other. I didn't want them to face the pressure after marriage. I didn't want Kalpi to feel after marriage that she is not good enough... I know how class conscious our society is. She would have always be compared with others... Taunted." Vithal adds, "you also wanted to test the depth of her love for Ragav." Sahil nods and says, "yes. I knew how deep Ragav's feelings ran... And I was always worried that Kalpi was just nursing a crush... I don't blame her, she is too young to love deeply."


Sahil looks at Vithal and says, "there is something I need to beg." Vithal looks at him in surprise, says nothing. Sahil continues, ashamed, "to keep neetu away from my intentions and thoughts I have said some very horrible things about your daughter. I needed to make her think I was against Ragav and Kalpi's relationship. Please forgive..."

Vithal shakes his head and stops Sahil from folding his hands in apology, interrupts, saying, "I know you love Kalpi like a daughter. There is nothing to forgive."

Vithal sits up and says, "Sahil, just a thought. What if they know... And are playing with us." Sahil shakes his head, his eyes filled with sadness, replies, "Vithal, when I saw Kalpi and neetu. I too suspected that we had been caught out... But when I saw Ragav I knew it was wishful thinking on my part." Looking at his son, Sahil says, "Ragav is not this good an actor. His heartache is real and clear for all to see. He has always worn his emotions on his sleeves."

Ponder for several moments, Sahil sits up and says, "Vithal, I think we need to stir something up. I have an idea..." Sahil walks up to the dj and gestures for him to switch of the music. Waiting several moments for everyone's confusion to wane away at the sudden silence, he clears his throat and announces, "here we are...amongst friends and family... Celebrating the upcoming nuptials of Ayaan and Kalpi." Sahil pauses for a moment, smiles fondly, adding, "Kalpi is like a daughter to me. Together with her parents, my wife and celebrated her first step..." Chuckling, he adds, " it was just yesterday... She would come running...demanding a piggy back ride before Pakhi... Insistent on being first because she is a minute older to Pakhi..." The family stare at sahil, trying to understand what he is getting at, while the guests laugh away at the humour. He continues, "... She grew up as Ragav's shadow. Where ever he went... She went... They did everything together..." He looks at neetu and say, " neetu do you remember we used to joke about it... We used to call it the shadow tradition... Both each other's shadow." Clearing his throat, he looks at Ragav and says, "I think we should keep this tradition intact. You and Priya shall get married on the same day. So both Kalpi and you can take the step towards matrimony together."

Sahil looks away from Ragav, looks to Priya's father and says, "what do you say Mr Kapoor?" Laughing, he replies, "sounds perfect." Sahil laughs and jokes with guests that come up to congratulatelate them, deep down say that his son had not reacted, cussing himself deep down, he thinks in disgust, "I never thought I would be this annoyed at having a dutiful son!"

Neetu and Kamla look at one another, shocked, thinking, "oh no. Now what." Ayaan goes up to neetu and says softly, "please don't tell me that I now have to actually get married to my bhabhi."

Kalpi stares at Ragav, who is staring at his father... Her world crumpling, thinking, "omg." Her heart crying, "please Ragav don't listen to me. I was stupid to ask you not to argue for us... To give our fathers time to calm down... Please please please argue... Fight for us... But politely... I would hurt if you hurt our fathers." Shaking her head, Kalpi mutters, "damn it Kalpi. Decide what you want. You can't have the cake and eat it to (yummy cheese cake... Thanks Guycan.) you either to selfish and seek your happiness or be selfless and seek both the fathers happiness." She ends up scolding herself.

Sammy walks up to Ragav and says in frustration, "W*F are you waiting for... An invitation! You had better sort this out. Like hell if you will marry my girl." Fighting an internal battle within, Ragav says with false calmness, "calm down Sam. I will sort it out."

Once the guests have left Ragav walks up to Priya's father, his voice filled with regret, says, "sir, I should have told you this sooner, but lacked the courage until today. Sir I will not marry your daughter. I make no excuses..." Mr kapoor yells, "is this some sort of sick joke. I demand a reason for your refusal." Ragav stands there, still, silent, his gaze slithery lowerd, respectful. Sammy shakes his head, thinking, "idiot! He is not going to say he loves Kalpi or that I and Maya love each other. Dutiful, my arse!"

Mr Kapoor looks at Sahil and shrugs, silently gesturing, "I did my bit to get a reaction, but your son is too polite and respectful." Sighing, Sahil mutters, "why couldn't he go after neetu. She is so demanding. Knows what she wants and sets out to get it. To hell with consequences." Clearing his throat, Sahil says, "Ragav, you have not mentioned that you were having second thoughts over this relationship. Son it is too late to back out. Think of..." Sammy rushes over and says, "dad, I will marry Maya. I will be the dutiful son and take Ragav's place." Sahil looks at Sam and says, "you and dutiful. What's the catch." Sammy blushes and stammers, looking between Maya's dad and his, thinking, "shit it is hard to tell the fathers you love a girl, esp their daughter."

"Oh for crying out loud," neetu says, "Sahil, Sam and Maya have been dating for several years and love each and want to marry. When you sent the proposal Maya thought it was for Sam, which is why she said yes." She turns to Pakhi and says, "I hope you have not taken after your father." Shaking her head, looks at both her sons in disgust. Looks at her husband and continues, "enough of your dilly dallying. Ragav, Kalpi, your fathers were and are not against you marrying. They just wanted you to realise how important you are to one another so that when the going gets tough.. You will remember why you chose to be together."

Stunned, sahil says, "you know?" Smirking, neetu says, "of course hunny. Have you forgotten that you sleep talk!" Embarrassed, Sahil says, "I do not." Then adds, "omg. Ayaan is your plan. Woman! How could you..." Neetu interrupts, grinning, "meddle with your plans. Very easily. Just as easily as you and Vithal meddled with Ragav and Kalpi's plan."

Epilogue

Ragav and Kalpi get engaged. Kalpi heads off to study. Joins Ragav's office. Eventually they get married. Sam and Maya get married asap. Seven months later Sam becomes a father. Ayaan and Pakhi eventually fall in love.

Note:

Thank you guys, for your love and support. I am guessing by now you have realised that I don't like endings... Hence my endings are abrupt.

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Ayaan is for Pakhi and Pakhi alone. I am not sharing him with anyone 😳

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