#2 Arrange marriage~Bonding of Two souls~Part 14 on page42,5/12 - Page 27

Part 14

"Marriage is about being a team. You're going to spend rest of your life learning about each other and every now and then, things blow up. But the beauty of marriage is that if you picked the right person you both love each other you'll always figure out a way to get through it

• Nicholas Sparks

Marriage is all about learning about each other every minute. The moment you say I know everything about her/him is the moment you learn something new about that person. Few days ago this is what Bala and Param had explained IshRa but little did they knew that they are sailing in the same boat. All these years of their married life they have assumed that they are giving the best of life to their family by shopping expensive things. But somewhere they realised that they have done wrong but its not their fault also as being the man of the house they have all the responsibilities to look after. They have just taken granted that their betterhalf will fullfil the responsibilities on behalf of them. Somewhere in fulfilling the responsibilities and moving ahead they forgot that their love life is miles behind.

Seeing Raman doing his his best to impress Ishita both Bala and Param realized that its time to make up to all these years. Seeing Raman nervous or doing things way beyond perfect they were reminiscing their early years of marriage and now they knew what are the going to do.

Almost after three hours of hard work all the arrangements were done by the boys and they have gathered to wish each other for their hard work to succeed.

Girls were sitting in living room and watching movie. But somewhere their heart was aching to see their betterhalf working. They knew that boys will do anything and everything to patch up. They wanted to go and help them but somewhere they were being selfish as they wanted to get pampered they wanted to be feel special.

"Bhabhi mai thode der room mai aaram karne jaate hu voice of ishita brought them out of there trance. Soon all left to their respective rooms with mixed emotions.

As soon as ishita reached her room she saw there was something kept on her bed. As she moved ahead she saw there was a bouquet of white lilies with a card on it.

Hello Ishita,

Get ready as tonight is going to be most memorable night of yours. Its time to make some memories Miss!!

PS: There is a box kept for you on your dressing table. Hope you like it.

Yours

Raman.

"Yours Raman was only which caught her attention. Her heart was pounding fast she was not able to understand how to react. "Kya aaj woh muze date pe lekar jane wale hai?? Aiiiyooo amma this is something which every girl dreams of!!! She was short of words when she saw there was a dress with matching accessories kept on the table. She was having tears in her eyes this is something beyond her imaginations.

Mihika had got a message from both Mihir and Romi for the dinner. From the message she got to know that both want to have a friendly start.

Where as Simmi and Vandita had received a letter from there husband for a dinner at different places.

Around 8 pm all had got ready and were sitting in living hall. All were impressed with the boys. Everyone were discussing about the place where they were invited but Ishita didnt have anything to say. Soon all left in search of there life and Ishita was sitting on sofa as she dint knew where she had to go. She had checked the card 3 times but it did not mention the place. It was 8:30 and there was no trace of Raman she was getting nervous and suddenly she was a cute little puppy come towards her with a card attached. She immediately knew its for her so hurriedly took puppy on her lap and kissed him and took the letter.

" Ohhhooo someone is looking very desperate to meet me!! Not bad, mai banda he aisa hu ke sab log marte hai mere sath time spend karne. So without wasting time follow troy as there is a surprise awaiting for you.

PS: You are looking beautiful in the red outfit.

After reading the card Ishita was completely nervous her heart was beating very fast and the last line made her completely in shade of tomato red. Without wasting any time she followed troy to her destination.

Ishita was completely in aww with the place where troy had left her. She was standing in the middle of the beach which was few mintues away from the farmhouse. There was a beautiful setup which were having red lights ballons hanging from the side with slow music playing in background.

Ishita was searching for Raman now as she was overwhelmed with everything. All her anger had vanished the moment she had read the card in the room. She is now sure that Raman is indeed going to tell her something special and now she is eager to meet the man behind all this.

Raman...Raman kaha ho aap?? Ab bas bhi hogaya na yeh lapachipi ka khel. Ishita was calling out for Raman but he was no where to appear. Suddenly she spots someone coming towards her with another bouquet in his hands.

Bahut jada jaldi nahi aaye aap yaha?? Ishita asked him sarcastically.

Woh kya hai na I was getting ready to match up to the beautiful lady standing infront of me. Raman said and saw Ishita was blushing but trying to maintain a normal face.

Agar sharmna chate ho toh sharma lo na..aise chupa kyu rahe ho?? Waise I am glad to do this to you Raman comes near her and speaks.

All Ishita could say was "Rammaaannn...

"Kyaaa Raman whispered huskliy in her ears sending shiver down her spine.

He was enjoying the effect he has on Ishita all he wanted was take her shivering pink lips into kiss. He wanted to feel her lips on his. But he was controlling himself from doing something he wanted to do right now.

Kaisa laga sab?? Raman asked her looking into her eyes. Bahut he sundar I am just short of words Raman. Its beautiful!!!

Kyaaa??? Mai tuze beautiful lag raha hu?? Come onn Ishita i am handsome yaar!! I know tu muze sexy nahi bolege but beautiful toh maat bol muze

Ohhh hello mai aapko nahi yeh sab decorations ko bol rahe the jo aapne kiya hai. Ishita said in confused tone.

Huh?? Mai toh mai kaise lag raha hu pucha tha...beacuse tune toh mere tareef karna important nahi samja na Raman asked her smirkingly.

Ishita didnt knew what to say she was trying to say something but could not form the words.

Woh kya hai na muze bahut bhook lage hai if you dont mind shall we?? Raman asked her with a huge smirk on his face hw knew Ishita was expecting something from him but itne jaldi thode sab kuch bol dega bhai.

Ishita knew he was doing all this purposely so she also decided to play along. Haan haan kyu nahi chaloo chalte hai bahut bhook jo lage hai aapko itna sab kaam karne ke baad..now it was her turn to smirk

Woh kya hai naa aur jada late baithe hum beach par toh machaar katne lagege hume toh you know isley I was telling to eat..

Ishita bursted laughing on his comment Raman aap sach mai bahut cute ho yaar I just...Raman was admiring her face..just kya?? Kya bol rahe the tum? He tucked her hair

Mai woh...just bol rahe the ke khana thanda ho raha hai chalo na...

Like gentleman raman pulled the chair for her and made her sit comfortably and then occupied his seat.

Soo kya kya banaya hai aapne?? Ishita asked him.

Tum khud he dekh lo...and opened the dishes her for her. Shocked was the understatement as Ishita was not able to believe her eyes. There was a bowl of Mac and Cheese another bowl of pesto pasta and cheese pizza with some cold drinks.

Aapko kaise pata ke yeh sab mera favourite hai??? Ishita asked shockingly

"My sources ab chaloo jaldi taste karo and tell me kaisa hai Raman asked excitedly.

Mmm this is sooo damm yummy Raman!! I just loved it.

Raman sighed at her comment Thank you soo much!!

Aapko yeh sab kaise aata hai banane ko?? Ishita asked while eating

Mai 1 saal USA mai tha to take industrial training toh bas tab yeh sab banana sikh liya and I am gald iska age use hoga because tuze yeh sab khana pasand hai.

Indeed I just love it Raman aab age se aap he aise dishes banane wale ho mere liye.

Done its pleasure to make it for someone special like you.

Thank you soo much Raman for all this. Maine sach mai itna sab kuch expect nahi kiya tha. Thank You for making me feel special and she intertwined her fingers with his.

Yeh sab toh abhi bhi kuch nahi hai I am glad that you loved all this but I have another and important one for you.

Ek aur surprise?? I mean seriously?? Ise jada aur kya hai jo plan kar rahe ho?? Ishita asked yet again shockingly.

You are too cute Ishita!! Have have patience baby. But yeh ke pehle I want to confess something to you Ishita

Ishita signalled him to continue.

Jab maine yeh dress liya tha tab I knew yeh tuze pe bahut accha lagega but I very wrong to assume that.

Ishita was confused at this statement kya kaha aapne?? Mai samje nahi

Yahi jo tu sun rahe hai Iwas wrong that I thought ke yeh tuzpar par accha lagega. You are just looking breathtaking Ishita your beauty is looking beyond words. Maine yeh dress liya because i thought that dress is good but now I realise that dress is looking beautiful because you are wearing it!

Ishita was overwhelmed by this her cheeks where redder than tomato all she managed to say was Thank You soo much Raman.

So Ishita are you ready for the final and the most important surprise?

Ishita who was excited and eager to know what Raman has planned for her just nods in agreement.

May I have honour to have a dance with this beautiful lady? To which Ishita places her hand on his indicating that she is willing to dance.

The song which was playing in the background was...

Saawali si raat ho, khamoshi ka sath ho
Saawali si raat ho, khamoshi ka sath ho
Bin kahe, bin sune baat ho teri meri
Neend jab ho lapata, udasiyan zara hata
Khwabon ki razayi mein raat ho teri meri

They were dancing lost in each other. Raman's hands were on her waist and Ishita had her hads around his neck. The song was completely speaking which their inner soul wanted. They just completed each other. No shyness no lust no awkwardness nothing. They just fitted in each other's arms as if they were born to complete each other.

Jhilmil taaron si aankhein teri
Khare khare paani ki jheelein bhare
Hardam yoon hi tu hasti rahe
Har pal hai dil mein khwahishein yehi
Khamoshi ki loriyan sun to raat so gai
Bin kahe, bin sune baat ho teri meri
Saawali si raat ho, khamoshi ka sath ho
Bin kahe, bin sune baat ho teri meri

Barfi ke tukde sa chanda dekho aadha hai
Dheere dheere chakhna zara
Hasne rulaane ka, aadha pauna vaada hai
Kankhe se takna zara
Yeh jo lamhe, lamhon ki behti nadi mein
Haan bheeg loon, haan bheeg loon
Yeh jo aankhein hain
Aankhon ki gumsum zubaan ko
Main seekh loon, haan seekh loon
Ankahi si guftagu, ansuni si justaju
Bin kahe, bin sune apni baat ho gayi
Saawali si raat ho, khamoshi ka sath ho
Bin kahe, bin sune baat ho teri meri.

As the song ends Raman goes somewhere and brings a BUNCH OF COLOURFUL ROSES and goes on his knees and says

Ishita this WHITE rose which means pure and Innocence.This rose describes you as you have a pure heart with lots of innocence.

This is YELLOW rose which stands for friendship. Ishita from today onwards what ever is our future I promise to be your friend first and be by your side in your life. I will be a friend which you need no complains no demands no sorry no thank you and most of all will not judge you. I know hum yaha ek dusre ko as life partners dekhne aye hai but as it says koi bhi rishte ke shuruvat dosti se hone chaye. So friends??

Ishita immediately shakes her hands with his as she was not able to say anything. She knew earlier that what Raman was going to say but all this is something which she never dreamed also.

Next he gave her PINK rose which means admiration and sweetness. Ishita in these few days of our meeting I have really started to admire you. You are person who knows what she wants a confident attitude. You know where what to speak. You have a goal to achieve but still you don't take a wrong path to reach there you respect everyone's choice. I will not say that you are woman with perfection obviously you may have some negative points but the best part is you never let anyone show that. You know how to carry yourself.

Then Raman gave her black rose which means death/ funerals/ hatred. Mai tumhe yeh isliye de raha hu take jab kabhi humare life mai koi major situation aye jisme mai humesa tumahre sath rahuga with every ups and downs and will not let hatered come between us. I promise.

Ishita took the rose from him she was getting emotional with each rose and the importance rose which Raman was explaining.

He then gave her PEACH rose which stants for togetherness.

Last and the final one RED rose which indicates LOVE

"SO MISS ISHITA IYER I RAMAN KUMAR BHALLA IS FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU AND I AM WILLING TO SPEND MY WHOLE LIFE WITH YOU. SO WILL YOU DO THE HONOUR OF STEALING MY LAST NAME??

Ishita was shocked will be under statement.She was so overwhelmed with the way he expressed his feeling she was feeling out of the world. She had always dreamed of a fairy tale propose but never expected that it will come true. Tears were falling from her eyes she she was so lost in her thoughts that she forgot that Raman is waiting for her answer.

Tu ro kyu rahe hai Ishita?? Agar tu ready nahi hai yeh sab ke liye then its completely fine i won't force you. I will respect your decision Ishita.

I am ready to steal your last name Mr. Raman Bhalla.

Kya bola tune?? Wapas bol Raman asked completely shocked

I am ready to be Mrs. Ishita Raman Bhalla she said blushing.

Oh my god tune to muze dara he diya tha yaar...ohh my god!! He just takes her in bone crushing hug. They were just hugging eachother for 5 mins just listening to the heart beats which is now getting normal.

Ishita muze tumhe kuch bolna hai, I know that you have agreed to marry me but still we need to talk.

Haan boliye na Raman infact muze bhi aapse baat karne hai. But pehle aap boliye.

Actually Ishita jab hum kal sabko announce karange ke we are ready to get married sablog hume shaddi turant karne ke liye force karange and I seriously don't want to get married so soon. Muze tumhe jana hai samjna hai. I want us to spend time understand each other know each other. Lets just give ourselves time. Humlog pehle dost hai no matter what uska next step lene ke pehle lets just understand ourselves. I am falling for you Ishita but I want to madly and deeply fall in love with you before we get married. I won't promise you a happily ever after like movies or novels. But I will promise you to be with you in each and your events of your life I will respect your decisions and I guess this will make our married life be happily ever after.

I completely agree to each and every word of yours Raman. You stole my words, I want to understand you. Trust me Raman our love story is going to be the best and one. I am looking forward for this new change in my life.

Raman was stunned with her he thought that Ishita might say to marry first and all but here she is sharing the same feelings which he felt. He now understood why he said that they should wait for sometime before marriage as each minute he is learning something new about her. He is falling for her more each passing second.

Raman even I like you alot, I know we don't know each other that much but I want to fall in love with you madly. I really like you Raman.

Raman was completely overwhelmed with her he happiness has no bound he was soo lost in his thinking that he failed to realised that Ishita was actully hugging him. They were hugging each other like there is no tomorrow. They just fitted in each other's arms.

Thankyou.

PS_ Sorry guys for late update. Got really busy in personal life so no time to update. Till then enjoy.