Part 2
The next morning, while Ishita was busy in the kitchen, Raman stepped out and made a few phone calls. One was to a five star luxury spa and resort for the room reservation and decorations, and the other two calls were to Mihir and Bala asking them to meet him in an hour at a coffee shop.
Raman reached Costa Coffee at around 10 am. Mihir and Bala arrived a few minutes later.
"Raman is everything alright?" asked Bala.
"Haan bhai...why did you suddenly want to meet us here and why did you ask us not to tell anyone about this meeting?"asked Mihir.
"Arey yaar tum dono...everything's fine...sit down and I'll tell you why I called you both here"
Raman explained the reason for his frustration, by telling them how he has been trying to spend some time alone with Ishita but his plans always go down the drain.
"Aur ab woh Raj aur Simran mere kamre mein honeymoon mana rahe hain. Mere yahan aakal pada hai...aur woh saala fasal ugane chala..."
(And now that Raj and Simran are enjoying their honeymoon in my room. I'm facing drought while he is ready to harvest)Mihir and Bala laughed hearing that but suppressed their laughter when he gave them an angry look.
"Ok tell me one thing...why did you give them your room? You could have given them the kids' room or Romi's na" asked Bala.
"You think I would do something like that? Main toh kab se wait kar raha hoon ki kuch ho jaaye. Yeh kaam meri paagal biwi ka hai. Mother Teresa banne ka shauk jo hai hamesha."
(You think I did this? I have been waiting since a long time for things to happen. This is my mad wife's attempt at being Mother Teresa)"Hmm...bhai I completely understand your problem..please don't take out your frustrations on bhabhi..you and bhabhi just need some time alone."
"Isi liye bulaya tum donon ko..(That's why I called you both). I want to take my madrassan away this afternoon to a resort where I have made reservations. I need your help in dealing with the haddis urf members at home."
"Arey wah poora planning kar liya tumne..wah beta..pyar mein log kya kya karte hain" said bala.
(Wow you made all the plans already. People do so many things when they are in love)"Oh Bala24...coffee pee liya? Ab kuch khayega (will you eat something)?" said Raman showing his fist to him.
"No no I'm good" said bala.
Just then Mihir got a call..so he excused himself and went out of the coffee shop as the call was from Rinki.
"Acha, by the way, I noticed how you were staring at Ishu while she was dancing last evening. You couldn't take your eyes off her. Tumhe dekh ke aisa laga jaise tum toh kisi ke liye rukne wale nahi ho...but mere baat suno..since it's your first time together, you have to make it special" said bala.
(You seemed like you were going to stop for no one..but listen to me..)
"Haan toh flower arrangements ke liye bola hai maine..."
(Yes so I have made arrangements for the decorations)"Not that...i'm talking about taking "it" slow and not hurrying as she is a girl and.."
"And...kya..bolo na"
(And..what tell me)"And she might be scared as it will be her first time. So make sure she is relaxed and ready. You understand what I'm saying right?"
"Hmm..ok..." said Raman sounding a little worried.
Mihir returned just then saying "Bhai I have to go now...else I will be in trouble..but I love your plan. We will tell people that prospective clients are here with their family so you and Bhabhi have to go to close this business deal."
"Sounds good Mihir. Thanks Bala. Chalo then I'll see you guys at home for lunch. Lunch ke baad mera mission shuru" he said winking at them.
(My mission starts post lunch)
When Raman returned home, his entire family had gathered in the living room engaged in an animated conversation. She was serving tea and snacks to everyone. He was wondering how to tell her his plan as he noticed that she did not even have her mobile with her.
"Raman acha hua tu aagaya. Mujhe yaad aaya ke samdhi log ko kuch gift dena hoga toh gold coins lene ka soch rahi thi. Khane ke baad Ishita aur mujhe leke jaana" said Toshiji.
"Aur haan zara caterer se ek baar milke aajana shaam ko...unhe theek se samjhana hoga ke khana changa hona chahiye"
"Maa...caterer ko already dus baar samjha chuka hoon...aap tension mat lo...khana bhilkul acha hoga"
"Chai" said Ishita handing him over his cup of tea.
"Ishita...aur maa suno...mere ek bahot bada client aaya hai US se apne family ke saath aur unhone meeting arrange kiya hai dilli ke outskirts ke ek resort mein...toh Ishita aur mujhe aaj lunch ke baad jaana hoga...tabhi woh deal hume milegi...aur shaayad hum kal shaam tak wapas aajayenge"
"Ohh...chal theek hai puttar. Par ab jewellers ke paas kab jaayenge"
"Don't worry ma...lunch ke liye do ghante hai na...aap chalo mere saath aur hum le aayenge jo bhi aapko lena hai"
"Theek hai puttar. Tu chai peele phir hum chalte hain. Ishita lunch ki tayyari neelu dekhlegi tu bhi humaare saath chal mai bhallaji ko bolti hoon" said Toshiji.
Once he saw his mom leave he said,
"Suno...kya hua tumne kuch bola nahi ma ke saamne...koi nakhre nahi..zid nahi...itna darr thi ho mujhse?"
"Main na darr thi kisise" she said
"Toh phir tum excited ho jaane ke liye?"
"Excited? Client meeting hai na...toh kya excitement hoga."
"Acha...toh client ko maar do goli aur mere saath karlo meeting dating aur mating.."
"Kya aap bhi...kuch bhi bolte ho...acha suno..bache aana chahenge toh?"
"Toh Bala amusement park leke ja raha hai bachon ko...they won't miss us"
"Poora planning kiya na aapne?" she asked smiling at him
"Kya karoon...is baar koi gadbad nahi chahiye" he said giving her a wink.
He then turned and said
"Maa jaldi chalo late ho raha hai"
They completed the shopping for the gold coins and returned in time for lunch. Bala had already announced about taking the kids out and they were very excited about it.
Simmi teased Ishita and whispered in her ears that she needs to make sure her husband closes both the business deal and personal deal in this trip. Ishita couldn't stop blushing. She just said "Kuch bhi" and brushed it off.
Bala and Mihir were grinning at Raman and he was blushing too and tried to get away from them.
Vandu and Mihika took Ishita to the room and closed the door.
"We know what is going on...Bala told us" said Vandu
"Akka woh"
"Kya? Look at you...you're blushing!!" said Mihika teasing her. Vandu and Mihika couldn't stop giggling about how focused Raman is on his mission.
"Stop it na you two. I need to go"
"Haan haan ofcourse you need to go. Ab humse kyun baaten karoge" said Vandu
"Akka quick tell her before someone comes and knocks" said Mihika
"Haan Ishu listen. Don't give in easily.Tease him a little by saying no a few times and enjoy the fun. It will be more romantic to see him patao you."
"Fine baba can I go now" said Ishita and dragged them both out.
"Ishita...chalo yaar...late jayenge toh client kya sochenge. Jaldi chalo" he said.
Bala, Mihir, Vandu and Mihika tried hard to suppress their laughter.
Just as they were about to leave...Raj and Simran arrived with their bag.
"Bhai hum bhi aapke saath chalte hain. Humne bahot suna dilli ke yeh resort ke baare mein...aisa mauka phir kab milega hume. Par hum aapke meeting ko disturb nahi karenge. Hum apne aap wahan ghoom lenge aur phir wapas saath mein aajayenge. Bhabhi aap ko koi aitraaz nahi hai na" said Raj
"Mujhe...nahi..koi aitraaz nahi hai" she said glancing at Raman and saw him glare at her.
"Haan yeh changa gal hai. Tum dono bhi jaake aao. Waise bhi time hai roke ke liye" said Mamaji.
"Haan bhilkul. Raman..navi shaadi huyi hai. Humaari taraf se isse changa gift nahi ho sakta in donon ke liye...leke ja puttar" said Toshiji
"Par maa...meri booking toh ho chuki hai toh..."
"Haan mummyji ab mushkil hoga. Mein inke liye doosra resort..."
Before Mihir could complete Raj said
"Nahi...rooms available hai..maine phone karke check kiya"
Bala Vandu Mihir and Mihika kept their hands on their head in disappointment.
"Wah kitna smart hai yeh puttar...chalo ab tum log chalo warna der ho jayegi" said Toshiji
Raman imagined shooting himself with a gun. He looked at her and saw that she was smiling at his misery. He was getting very angry but tried to control his temper.
"Chalo sab saath saath ghoomenge..aajao" he said sarcastically and got into the car.
"Yeh toh hona hi tha..mere naseeb mein haddiyan hi haddiyan likha hai...upar wala bhi isse change nahi kar sakta" he thought to himself.
"Bhai woh meeting ke liye documents le liya briefcase main?" asked Raj
"Haan beta sab le liya ab chalen"
"Mujhse zyaada ise badi chinta hai mere meeting ke liye...ab iske liye client kahan se paida karoon...main toh kuch aur paida karne chala tha..." he murmered in an irritated tone.
"Bhabhi aap simran ke saath peeche comfortable ho jaiye..main bhai ke saath bait ja tha hoon" said Raj climbing into the front seat.
Ishita sat down in the rear seat and looked at him in the rear view mirror. He also looked at her and noticed the disappointment on her face as well.
------To be continued------
Part 3
Edited by fugitives123 - 10 years ago
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