Part 5: Sumo looked deeply into his eyes: I never realized how beautiful your eyes were, they are like a reddish brown and you have enviable lashes.
Shravan rolled his eyes: Beautiful, koi aur word nehi use kar sakti thi?
Sumo: Beautiful hai toh beautiful hi kahungi na? Take a compliment when I give you one, Shravan. Ab don't fight with me.
Shravan: Yes, ma'am (he kissed the palm of her hand).
Sumo: I have to go back.
Shravan pouted: Not yet, I want to live this a little longer. I just had my dream come true (he kissed the vein on her wrist, making her pulse jump).
It took every ounce of her will power to resist him. She knew his father would notice them missing soon. She had thrown caution to the wind and admitted her feelings to Shravan despite his dad's warning, she did not want Ramnath Uncle to find out right away. She had to take her time to find a solution.
Sumo: Shravan please, I am going to get in big trouble.
Shravan pulled her by the back of her neck to him and kissed her again: I had to check that this is real.
Sumo caressed his lapel: Very real. Ab chalo.
Shravan and Sumo walked in separately, but both Pushkar and Aditya could both tell that they were walking on air. Sumo blushed at everything since her return and Shravan even smiled at Aditya as he passed by the guy.
Aditya: Looks like that was a success.
Pushkar and he high-fived.
Preeti: What happened?
Pushkar smirked: What was long overdue, Botiji. Long overdue.
Preeti clasped her hand together: Really? You think they really talked?
Pushkar: Apni behen ko dehkho, everything will make sense.
Preeti looked back and saw Sumo nearly collide into Shravan. They both went bright red, made eyes at each other as they communicated some secret message and went their separate ways.
Preeti: This is the best wedding gift you guys could have given me. Thank you, Pushkar, thank you Aditya!
The boys bowed.
The tearful bidaii happened eventually as Shravan and Sumo played their roles with aplomb. They were sure no one had noticed. Not even Chachi or Mami.
Before they left, Shravan caught her secretly and placed a small gift in her hand: I have been saving this for you throughout these wedding celebrations.
He slipped away before she could say anything.
Sumo later opened the small heart-shaped box to find the most beautiful fabric earrings she had ever seen. There was a also a message attached to it:
"For my free-spirited Sumo."
Sumo sighed. He even noticed that she liked fabric earrings.
Mamaji wiped his tears: This was a great success, beta. Thank you for taking care of everything.
Sumo stopped smiling quickly and shut the box: Of course, Mamaji. Anything for you. And...(Shravan came straight back toward them).
Hiding a naughty glint in his eyes, he said seriously to Mamaji: Uncle, Papa was saying someone from Preeti's family should come with us tonight for her welcome to our home. She will feel better supported this way.
Mamaji: That is such a great idea, Shravan. I will come with you. Just give me a minute.
Shravan's horror made Sumo want to laugh out loud. Mausiji intervened.
Mausi: Nehi Bhaisaab, a woman usually goes, like a sister.
They both looked expectantly at Sumo.
Sumo bid her time: But I have to look after all these wrap up for the wedding, Mausi, why don't you go?
Shravan looked at her in warning.
Mausi: I would, but you know your Mausaji. He is not used to staying alone.
Sumo smirked: Itne saare intezam dekhne hai.
Preeta came in: We will take care of it, Sumo, you don't worry.
Mama: I am sorry, this is a lot of pressure on you Suman bete, you don't have to go if you are tired. Preeti is a big girl, she will be fine.
Sumo: Nehi nehi, I am going. (She looked at Shravan) Chalo Shravan.
Shravan nodded in a mock-grim agreement and led her along.
As soon as they got in the car...
As soon as they were in his car: Kya kar rahi thi waha? Playing with me again? I know very well that you were dying to come along.
Sumo blushed: No, I was not. And don't get any ideas in your head. I am only going for Preeti.
Shravan: Haha, you think I brought you along for Preeti? You are coming for me, Sumanji.
Sumo nervously: You said your Papa asked! He didn't? I don't want to come then...
Shravan: Stop being so literal, of course he asked. I am bringing you along for the fun and games of Preeti's welcome. Now, stop fussing.
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Edited by Marybarton - 9 years ago