Teri Meri Dooriyan - Fan fiction - Page 18

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CHAPTER 17 - MANALI TRIP

Next evening everyone was gathered for their evening cup of tea...

"It was so nice the other day when we all went for Dinner together....I know we spend time at home but doing something together with the whole family had a different charm all together, Inder puttar it was an excellent idea" Bebe said

"Haan jabjyot....it was very nice to see all my kids and grandkids together......spending some bonding time..." everybody nodded their head...agreeing with Daarji

"Brar sahab....you remember how we used to go to Manali....every year....with the entire family....our Dinner the other day reminded me of that"

"Oh yes Bebe...we all used to go .... kids also used to have so much fun.....then we stopped going" Jaspal said....remembering their financial difficulty phase....post Which they all got involved in reviving the business....though successful already....they all never made the time for each other now...always busy in the rat race.....

"Yes....those were such good times" remembered Manveer....remembering Angad playing in snow with his cousins....enjoying snow sports....laughter used to come easily to Angad that time....now even a smile was rare....she wished she could relive those years with her son...

Just then Angad joined them all with his cup of coffee, back from work....he was trying to ensure he spent at least half n hour with everyone in a day, other than meal times...and to his surprise...he actually enjoyed this time....listening to their day....their ideal gossip....surprisingly it was very relaxing..

"Angad good you are here too...I wanted to ask everyone for something and I hope everyone will give it to me" said Bebe....excitedly...

It was actually cute to see Bebe get excited about something...."Bebe you don't have to ask, just order and consider it done" said Inder.....

"Well in that case....Inder, please organize a trip for all of us, every single family member, to Manali....at least 2-3 nights....I want to see snowfall and snow" finished Bebe....leaving everyone shocked...

"Babaji has given us everything and I cannot ask for anything more material, at this age and juncture in life...all I want is more time with my entire family together....I want to relive those fun times and give some beautiful memories to the younger generation.....like Prince...he has never been with us together...Kiara and Ekam were also quiet young....so I want every single member of this family to take out time from their busy schedules and make this happen" Bebe said emotionally...

There was not a single person who could say no to her....infact everyone was very enthusiastic about this....

He will have to reorganize a lot of his work ....Will have to take 3-4 days off from office....he will carry work with him Angad thought...

Now that the idea was set....everyone was super excited....they all concluded on the date...it was agreed that they will do a 3 night trip and club it with a weekend....so that office and school did not suffer much....Angad was to make all the arrangements through his secretary Pam...

Prince was super excited...he was jumping up and down...."wow...it's going to be so much fun...I will get to see snow" he said excitedly

Seerat laughed...."You know what....even I am so excited....I have never been to Manali or never seen snow for that matter.....it's going to be amazing.....oh...Sahiba and Param are going to be so jealous"

Hearing Sahiba's name...her face flashed before his eyes....he could imagine her to be as childlike as prince in her pleasure to see snow for the first time...

"Speaking of Sahiba, I wanted to ask her to join us too....along with Param of course" Bebe said....surprising everyone.....including Seerat

"Bebe ....Sahiba?"

"Yes Sahiba....I was speaking to her about this the other day and she convinced me to tell you all my desire.....she said she had never seen snow ..... I really want her to come along with us, I don't know why but she feels like family only"

"That's a great idea...." said Garry enthusiastically...super excited at the idea of pushing Angad and Sahiba together on a trip...

Seerat understood his intentions...."But Bebe....Param does not travel...he has a very tight training schedule.....he is trying for nationals....so he will not come and then taking Sahiba alone.....I don't think Mummy and Papaji will agree"

"Why alone...the entire family is there with her...I will speak to mummy and papa" said Garry

"Haan puttar....she is not alone...all of us are there...don't worry about your parents....Jasleen and I will go and speak to your mom....she will not say no to me..."

Angad was silently hearing this conversation.....he had thought about her numerous times for the past few days....how it had felt to be near her in the car, she sitting on the front seat of his car....other than his mom maybe no other girl had sat in the front seat with him....he generally had his driver with him in the city.....her patience with the elders....her love for the kids...her smile . .the thought of going on a trip.....

"Angad....Angad" papa called him...

Startled, he broke out of his thoughts.

"You will take care of all the arrangements right....once u finalize things, take me through everything"

"Yes dad" he replied....looking forward to the trip...

MONGA HOUSE

Monagas were very surprised to see Jasleen and Bebe at their door..it was evening and Ajit was also back from his store.....post the pleasantries....they were in a dilemma now....

Bebe wanted to take Sahiba and Param on a short trip with them....Param could not go for sure and they were very skeptical about sending Sahiba alone....."Bebe.....what will Sahiba do with all of you....and we have never sent her alone like this anyway....infact she has not gone out of Ludhiana much at all...."

"Santosh, she is not alone....all of us are also there....she is such a sweet child...always helped us in our time of need...she feels like my family only to me...." said Bebe

"And if she has not been out of Ludhiana much then it's a good thing she gets to go with us..." added Jasleen

"But Bebe, sending a girl child....alone"....though very modern in a lot of aspects and trusted their kids blindfolded ....the mongas lived in a society where certain norms were to be followed....hence they were uncomfortable with the perception this might give.....

"Where alone...her sister Seerat is there....our whole family is there....you don't worry..." Bebe said and as she was speaking Sahiba walked in.....

She was very surprised to see Bebe and Jasleen aunty...."Pairi Pauna" She greeted them...wondering why they were here...

"Sahiba....the other day we were talking about our family's Manali trips....you remember"

"Yes Bebe"

"Ya...so we are going again....next weekend and it's snowing there!"

"Wow Bebe...that's amazing...hope you all have a lot of fun"

"Yes we will....and so will you"

"Me........"

"Ya you are coming with us....I just informed your parents also"

Sahiba was shocked....why would the Brars invite her and even if they did...though.the idea of going out of Ludhiana and even seeing snow excited her but.....it would be better if she avoided it.....

"Bebe what will I do....I have a lot of work....."

Bebe did not listen to any argument and gave Sahiba strict instructions to be at Brar Mansion on Wednesday night only as they would leave early in the morning on Thursday.

Despite her apprehensions....Sahiba was super excited....she had not traveled much...none of them had...due to their financial restrictions...and had never never never seen snow....the thought of seeing all that natural raw beauty filled her with a lot of joy....the artist in her was excited to view the beautiful landscape....so that she could capture it on a canvas later! It was going to be fun with all of them....her thoughts went to Angad....and that car ride with him....she remembered her reaction to his nearness....sitting in that car all alone with him had felt so intimate........the thought of spending more time with him.....her heart started racing.... was fear of his company.....she was sure....

NEXT DAY MORNING

Sahiba had finished her morning chores and was ready to leave for her shop when Seerat walked in....

"Seerat...." Santosh rushed to hug her..."kaisi hai....ab theek hai na...itni subha subha?" Asked Santosh worriedly

"Why so amazed....I can't come here or what....you though don't call me only...." Seerat pouted

"Chup kar....you know I just am worried seeing you so early....why have you not gone to office...all ok?" Santosh asked worriedly...

"Yes all ok mummy, don't worry....I have come to take Sahiba..."

"Take her where..."

"Shopping!"

"Why" asked a astonished Sahiba..."I don't need anything"

"Of course you do....I m sure you are not equipped for the Manali trip...specially with all that snow and all ..so I am going shopping for myself....so we will buy stuff together"

"No...I don't need anything....I will manage and seriously I can't afford to buy stuff from same place as you do...so I will buy something from the market"

"Sahiba....if you ever say something like this again I will slap you....you and I are not different.. .we were never different and will not be in future also"

"But di you are a Brar now...."

"Yes I am and I want to buy stuff for you....so shut up and come....and don't worry...this is all my hard earned money....you know I have become a partner with Garry right...I make a very very good salary and ita all piled up in the bank.....as I don't end up spending anything....Garry buys me stuff before I ask...Now I want to buy stuff for my little sister and you better listen to me"

Despite Sahiba's protests Seerat took her shopping with her....they had not done something like this for so long now....just shopping and spending some girl time....they went to one of the biggest malls in Ludhiana.... and then went into a western wear shop....maybe Seerat wanted something for herself thought Sahiba....

To her surprise Seerat started sorting clothes for Sahiba...."What are you doing Di...I don't wear short tops and western stuff"

"Chup...western will look way smarter....we have a long list of things to buy...boots, gloves, coat" and the list went on and on....Seerat shopped to her heart's content...for herself and Sahiba...it was the first time they were shopping without any worry about money....Sahiba was getting scandalized at the amount being spent but Seerat would not listen...

"My God...that was exhausting...did not know shopping is so tiering" said Sahiba as they sat back in the car....

"Yes it is....when the brars took me for my wedding shopping...we used to be out from morning to evening...for days....it used to be exhausting"

"I can't imagine spending so much money or time on this"

"Wait for your wedding....you will also do the same"

"I don't think so...anyway why think about something that's not going to happen"

"Never say never!"

ANGAD'S ROOM ONE NIGHT BEFORE

Angad was packing....he had not been on a holiday for ages...more than 8-9 years maybe....everything was always a business trip....and surprisingly he was actually looking forward to it....spending time with family.....Sahiba will also be there....As he was packing Garry walked in...

"All packed up"

" In process...still packing clothes" he said

"What are you doing....taking your formal blazers...you are not going for a meeting...pack some casuals.....and anyway these blazers make you look older! I knew you would pack some boring stuff hence Came here to check on you! Here let me help you, I have a better sense of fashion anyway!"

Garry was super enthusiastic helping Angad pack....he made Angad pack his smartest casuals, his best coats, jackets, stole...and what not...more than Angad Garry seemed enthusiastic..

"Whats up with you"

"Nothing...what's up...nothing"

"You are more excited about my packing than I myself am"

" Well. We have not been for a holiday together for so long. ..I am really looking forward to this....so ya ...I want my brother to look his best"

Angad was not sure why but went along with his enthusiasm....he did not mind looking his best too....

THURSDAY EARLY MORNING

Sahiba had come to brar mansion late in the night on Wednesday....Param had dropped her...everyone was mostly asleep by then and she also had settled in the guest room...it was approximately a 6-7 hour journey and they were leaving very very early in the morning...the whole house was in an uproar early in the morning...

Bags were packed and loaded in the cars and everyone was having an early breakfast as Shaiba joined them....she was dressed in a salwar kameez. She greeted everyone.....including Angad...he nodded at her and surprise surprise...gave her a smile too..she smiled back....she quickly finished her breakfast as most of them were through and were preparing to leave....just when Seerat caught her....

"Why you wearing this...we shopped for such amazing stuff...I m telling u western will be more comfortable and warner also...." She dragged sahiba to quickly change....

"Hey Angad...where are you going.. let's sit together in one car....let the elders go ...u sit with me and Seerat....we will get to spend some quality time together" Garry stopped Angad from joining others...

"Yes angad....you guys have fun...we will be with others" Manveer told him

Garry managed to send everyone off in other cars leaving only the four of them, with Angad driving....

"Where is Seerat, we are getting late' said Angad

"Here they come" said Garry enthusiastically

"They?" He turned to see who else was left......and as usual...was speechless....she looked different

Sahiba was wearing tight pants, a silk shirt, tucked in at the waist, a stole around her neck, black boots and a long overcoat....he had never seen her in western wear. Her hair was open....blowing in the air.....

Both the sisters looked striking....walking down towards the car and both the brothers just stood and enjoyed looking at them....

"You are looking very different Sahiba" Garry commented

Sahiba felt consious....

"Differnet but gorgeous....don't you agree Angad" Garry put him on a spot...

"Ya...you look beautiful Sahiba" Angad said quietly...

Sahiba blushed......"thanks"

They all left for Manali...Angad and Garry in front while the girls were in the backseat.....Angad adjusted his rearview....like before...to ensure he had a clear view of Sahiba..

"Put on some music..." Garry said

As Angad was about to put some....his eyes met Sahiba's in the rearview mirror....she gave a look...as if she knew what boring music he was going to put.....he put it on..to Sahiba's surprie it was not ghazal...he got a smile this time!

Sahiba was initially feeling very awkward.....she had never worn such clothes....and was feeling exteremly shy, she never felt shy.....then on top of that compliment.....she had never dreamed that ATM would give her a compliment ever....but after an hour or so of the beautiful drive...she lost her awkwardness and started having a good time.....she had never gone anywhere on a long drive and that too to place like Manali......she was really enjoying thr drive, the music, the view and maybe the company also..

Angad was having a good time too....he realised he enjoyed this long drive....listening to good music, spending time with family.....he could see every expression crossing Sahiba's face....joy, amazement, happiness.....and watching her enjoy herself gave him immense pleasure....

After few hours they came across snow and that's when the two sisters really got excited...."Di....see its snow" They were both as excited as Prince......eventually they reached their destination....which was nothing leas than a winter wonderland.....everything...as far as one coukd see was covered in a white blanket of snow...even the tree leaves....everyone else had reached early and checked in. The four of them got down. Garry helped Seerat and took her to show a view...leaving Angad and Sahiba alone in the courtyard....as they started walking towards the lobby....

Sahiba, not used to boots and snow, tripped....just as she was about to fall Angad caught her....Sahiba clutched at his arms tightly for the fear of falling....even in this cold...Angad felt super hot...staring into her eyes...he just held her...unable to let go....not sure for how long they stood like that....

Sahiba's heart was racing...from the fear of falling she was sure...and nothing to do with his nearness...she was so close to him...she could feel the strength in his arms as he held her....could smell his perfume...which she kind of started recognizing now...could feel the heat emanating from his body....in this cold...his arms felt like a very cozy place to be....

"Hey what happened" Seerat asked as she came towards them...

Startled, Angad helped Sahiba starighten up and they moved apart....

"Nothing...I slipped and almost fell when Angad caught me" said Sahiba a little breathlessly..

"Are you all right"

"Yes am good"

"Let's go inside..." Garry said...looking very pleased

They went inside and completed the check in formalities...Sahiba was sharing a room with Ekam and Kiara and Angad was sharing his room with Veer.

It was going to be a very interesting trip thought Angad as he settled into his room!

love love loved it. Do dil mil rahe hai magar chupke chupke 🥰🫶🏼

Garry said...looking very pleased
lol Garry the love guru 😂🤣

Hey, so sorry for this late comment..

I rarely had made any comment on this forum... but your story has made me do it 🫠

And I read the sun-mon-tue updates in one go.. as I was away and busy.. but really.. your story is so well written and so gripping.... wayyyyyy better than the actual S#!t goin on.. 🙄🫥

And thank you for allthe tags too 🥰

Really looking forward to this manali trip..

Not sure how you're planning to take it forward... but I have a request if you can do Arrange marriage for SahAn and show how they fell more for each other after getting married... I so miss this in the actual show ❤️‍🩹

How exciting! Manali trip!

Amazing 🤩 Loved reading this update…so excited to read more on this trip…curious to see if Angad will realise his feelings towards Sahiba by the end of trip…

Excited to read more

I love Garry's character here, the cupid.

Oh finally, Saheba has left her inhibitions and is a shy & a blushing barbie in front of Angad.

I love how Sahan's love story is growing organically here.

A question from an inquisitive reader: Will we see that consummation wala hut in your story where Sahan's thanda consummation happened.

How beautifully have you etched out Garrys and Seerats character.. Specially Seerats...a loving elder sister... I so badly wish to see that form of Seerat 🥲. And Doctor Love - Garry 😂😂.. Loving every bit.. As usual. Also m loving this composed and restrained Angad. As usual amazing update

CHAPTER 18 -MANALI

The place was absolutely beautiful...one of the most exclusive properties in Manali, it gave a clear view of the hills surrounding them....post lunch the family rested and met up for Dinner.....they had arranged a bonfire for themselves later as it was not snowing currently....

Everyone gathered around the bonfire and was enjoying its warmth...the men were enjoying a drink while Veer had got his guitar and was entertaining everyone with his melodious voice.....Sahiba was sitting near the bonfire, draped in a shawl while the light from the fire played on her skin.....Angad could not help but appreciate her beauty....he knew many beautiful women...more than Sahiba also....but her simplicity was what made her stand out...he realised he had been so wrong about her....memory of his past behaviour mellowed his pleasure but he knew he had changed.....

"Sahiba Di....you also sing so beautifully....let's sing together....please di..." Veer said enthusiastically

Everyone joined in....asking her to sing.....and Veer and Sahiba sang

"Ishq Bulawa....Jane...tere kol Maine rehana....tere kol...baaton mein teri mein Haasti rava..."

The song ended to enthusiastic claps from everyone.....the kids then encouraged everyone to sing one by one....in whatever way they could....some were very funny....some were surprisingly good....and few were plain terrible! But it was loads of fun....that's when Veer pointed towards Angad....."Paaji your turn"

Angad was enjoying his drink....listening to everyone....and just shook his head....

"Please na paaji....everyone took turns....be a sport"

"Angad sing na...you know how to"

"No mama...please"

Sahiba was quiet amused....Angad had a very deep voice...she could not imagine him singing....his singing may most probably sound like a saw grating over wood....."Let it be Veer....singing is not everyone's cup of tea...and even if he does...I am sure the only thing he will achieve is to make everyone run away!" She gave him an amused look...

Angad looked her in the eye...she was laughing at him!

"No Sahiba, Angad knows how to..." Manveer said

"I am sure thats a mothers love speaking mamiji" she smiled, finding the thought of him singing very funny

One thing that Angad could never ignore was a challenge.

Sahiba turned and was walking towards the tables to get some water for herself when she heard the guitar being played....and then a voice...

" Jo tenu dhoop lageya ye...to main chaaon ban jaoon....Teri khushiyon ke khatir main saare jag se lad jaaoon....."

Sahiba was stunned....the voice was not as melodious as Veer's but was still amazing....and the song selection itself was so good....she slowly turned....it was indeed Angad....playing the guitar and singing.....

"Tu meri heer main Tera Ranjha....Karta hoon mein tujh se ye vaada....tere bagair na koi dooja soniyee" he looked straight in her eyes....as if telling her see!

Manveer could not believe this....Angad was playing the guitar after so many years ....he used to be such a fun loving normal kid....but then he just grew up! Angad went around the place while singing....he was a showmaster......he went to Manveer..

"shyam severe mere....khwaab bhi tere....." He sang for Manveer...

Everyone was just lost in his song.....he moved towards Sahiba then, playing all the while...

"Aankhon ko sukoon nahi...samne jo tuu nahi....soniyeee"

He circled her and then went back to his place.....Sahiba was mesmerized with his song..completely lost in it...only to be startled back upon hearing a huge applause!

Garry walked up to her and said loudly..."So...he is an excellent singer, is he not"

Angad looked at her, expecting some praise...

"Not bad" she said...

"What do you mean not bad....by brother rocks!"

Actually he did but Sahiba did not want to bloat his already inflated ego! She gave them a smile and walked off....

Such a witch.....could not praise him also...he thought...but it had felt great singing after so many years....he used to be a very normal kid...had learned guitar, used to play music...sports...but then life and circumstances had changed him....it felt good to be normal again...

Manveer came and gave him a tight hug...."Angad...I am so happy to see you like this..." her eyes were wet....Angad hugged her back and realised how his behaviour must have impacted his parents all these years.....he vowed not to hurt them ever again as his dad also came up to give him a hug....

The family had fun till late in the night...post Which everyone crashed. Breakfast was a noisy and loud affair....Sahiba found being with the Brars a lot of fun...they were so many of them...and they had no inhibitions....were pulling each other's leg, they would not spare her also....she was glad they had invited her and she had joined....

Later in the afternoon....they all were sitting in the gardens...enjoying the snowclad view around....Prince wanted to make a snowman but was failing at his attempts miserably.....everyone looked on finding him cute but he began to get upset....Handraj tried to help....but the snowman just won't build...it kept sliding off....Prince was almost in tears...when Sahiba intervened....

"Let me help you" She said

"Have you ever made one...." he asked petulant

"No I have not..but I do pottery...I am sure I can manage" She tried to persuade him..

"Ok ..you can try" he said magnanimously...

Soon both of them were busy trying to build a snowman....after quiet a lot of efforts and giggles and laughter it actually turned out quiet cute...it was almost as tall as Prince, with a cap and a muffler...they had got olives for eyes and carrot as nose from the kitchen and also used some pebbles for a smile.....Prince was ecstatic and Sahiba in her enthusiasm looked as old as prince only....

Everyone found the two very amusing....even Angad...she seemed to be a child only....enjoying making a snowman....he realised how she found pleasure in small things in life....and made sure everyone around her also did so....he had been o wrong about her....she was unlike anyone he had ever met before....

Next the youngsters moved to have a snow fight.....there was a lot of screaming and shouting as they threw snowballs on each other....Angad was watching them from the side....though he had changed enough to join his family mostly....he could not let go still to join in this kind of fun....seemed too childish to him....

"Angad....join in" Garry called

"No thanks"

"Come na paaji" Veer called....

Angad nodded a no and turned to leave when snap, a snow ball hit him right in his neck....he could feel the snow tricked down his back!

Upset...he turned to see who had done it....no one was paying attention to him....

Must be by mistake he thought.....as he was turning again...another snowball hit him right in his face....! This was enough....he turned to see all of them laughing....he was super upset now....who would dare....and then he knew it...must be her only...he looked at her and she looked guilty enough....he started advancing towards her...meancingly....she screamed and tried to run away.....he picked up some snow and threw a huge snowball right at her.....hitting her in the face too....she screamed and still tried to run.....when Angad reached her....he was about to grab her to put snow on her face when she tripped and fell and in his attempt to save her...he tripped right along with her....she fell and he fell on her.....

Angad went still....she was lying down and he was almost on top of her...they seemed to be in a world all of their own...breathing heavily....looking at each other....he kept staring at her and instinctively started moving his head towards her.......when suddenly his face was smashed with a fistful of snow....and she pushed him away...laughing as she got up and moved away...

Angad sat up....Thank god....he was not sure what had come over him...he was glad she had not realised anything....and what was he doing...he was with his entire family! This was an aberration that he could not afford to repeat again...but he did not have much time to think as just then another snow ball hit him! He forgot all about the almost kiss and got busy attacking his cousins....

Manveer was watching from far and had noted the entire exchange....she felt there was something between the two of them.....on a casual glance there seemed to be nothing ....they were having casual fun with everyone but Manveer had some intuition as a mother....she was not sure though....maybe it was all a figment of her desire as Angad's mother...for now she just took pleasure in watching her son relive his youth...which had somehow got lost under the burden of responsibilities...

That night Manveer was very thoughtful as she observed Angad and Sahiba during Dinner....there seeme to be nothing going on but Angad did steal glances in her direction every now and then.....she was a good looking girl....but still...her feeling would just not go away.....

"What are you thinking Manveer" Inder interrupted her thought process...

"Nothing much...same old thing...Angad" She sighed....

"What about Angad....he seems happy....infact happier than I have seen him in years...so what's there to think about it."

"I want him to continue being happy....you know what I was thinking...." She stopped herself....she will speak to Bebe first...

"What"

"Nothing....leave it...let's join the others"

The kids managed to arrange some or the other form of entertainment through out the next day....everyone was very exhausted by the end of the third day and a bit sad too....tomorrow they would be heading back to Ludhiana and it would be routine as usual...post Dinner everyone went to their respective rooms as they were to leave next day so had to finish their packing...etc

Angad was not sleepy....he took his coffee and went to the balcony....to reflect on his thoughts...Veer, tierd from the whole days activity had already crashed.....he was thinking about the last 3 days, how quickly they had passed...he had carried work with him but had not worked even for a single minute....and .....it was fine he realised....it was fine not to work sometimes and just be.....just as he was about to turn...he saw a figure sitting in the garden...all alone....it was Sahiba.....what was she doing out in this cold.....

Sahiba was not sleepy....she was very tierd but today was their last night here...and then they were going to leave tomorrow morning....Ekam and Kiara had slept but she wanted to capture every moment of this holiday in her memories....she was sure she was not going to go for another holiday in the next decade for sure....and that too to a place like this...that was impossible...she wanted to absorb the view...the glittering snow clad mountains....the snowy valleys...the feel in general...so that it would last with her for a very very long time....so she came out in the garden to enjoy the solitude, the cold....if she was lucky..it may snow....dressed in a simple white salwar kameej, that she used as a night suit, her hair pleated, a shawl dropped around her ....she looked simple but eternal sitting out there in the gazeebo.....when someone called her name.....scaring her "Sahiba"

"Oh my God....why did you sneak up like this...I got so scared"

"What are you doing in this cold outside, alone ..let's go in" Angad told her...

"I want to stay for sometime.....you carry on, I will go later"

"Why....it's cold"

"I have my shawal and am wearing thermal and socks" She said exasperated ....looking at him....he was wearing a kurta pajama, his night suit most probably and had removed his pag and was wearing the cloth that men generally wore under the pag....she had never seen him so casual...

"In fact u don't have any warm article...I think you should go in"

Angad ignored her..."What are you doing out here alone..."

"I...you won't understand or you will make fun of me"

"No I wont"

" I.....I am absorbing the place"

"What!" Giving her a look

"See I told you...you won't understand"

"Ok....explain please...I won't make fun" he promised

"I don't know how to explain...I have never been to a place so beautiful and I am sure I will not visit something like this for a long long time to come....I just want to spend as much time in this beauty and absorb as much as possible in my memory so that it stays with me for a very long time.....you know what I mean" She said excitedly.....

Angad did not know what she meant but he for sure wanted to keep her animated face in his memory for as long as he could too.....

"Why can't you visit something like this"

"What do you mean why...is it not obvious"

"What"

"Don't be dumb....I come from a very middle class family...where travel, forget about priority, is not even a thought....Param travels because of his trainings and camps....and I just ended up coming here because Bebe insisted....so am quiet sure this is not going to repeat for a very long time to come" She sighed looking at the mountains.....

"Your husband can take you traveling" he was not sure why he said it...the idea did not sit well with him..

"Well....thats not happening"

"Why"

" I don't plan to marry, that's why"

"All girls want to marry...."

"No I don't...I just want to be....be with my art...my paintings...I want to pursue my interests....now that all financial pressures are off, Di is married, Param is almost settled...I am going to pursue my art" She said lost in her thoughts...."So...ya..no traveling on the cards!" She finished smiling

Angad felt like telling her he could take her....to many places....he had all the resources.....but just then it started snowing..... they were sitting in the gazebo and it was snowing around them...."it's snowing" She screamed....she threw her shwal on the bench...."What are you doing" he asked her worried

"I want to enjoy the snow" Saying that she went out of the gazebo....to feel the snow flakes on her hand and her upturned face....laughing......after a minute or so she asked him to join her....he shook his head, standing there and looking at her....to his surprise she held his wrist and pulled him out...."Don't be so boring....enjoy the snow...." She instructed him...

Angad had seen snowing many times as a kid...but standing there with her...with snowflakes falling all around them......while she enjoyed them...it felt like .....he didn't know how to express it...in her words...he felt like just absorbing the moment...so that the memory stayed with him for a long long time....

Angad let her play for sometime but when she sneezed...he knew it was time to go in....he asked her to go many times but when she did not listen he had no option but to hold her hand and drag her in....

"You are such a spoil sport" She complained as they came indoors....she looked just like Prince, when his snowman was falling again and again....

"Yes, I don't want you to fall ill"

"Why do you care!"

Angad realised he did care....he cared for her well being....he was not sure when this happened but it had.......but he obviously could not tell her that..."Garry and Seerat will take my case if I let you fall ill, so now no argument...off you go to your room"

"But"

"No"

"But please Angad"

"NO"

"Khadoos!" She muttered under her breath

"Did you say something"

"No I did not" She turned to leave....looking like a child whose favorite toy was taken away...

"Good night" he called out to her back

"Good night" She responded without turning back

Angad went to bed with a smile on his face....he dreamt of snowfall and sahiba that night...

NEXT DAY MORNING

It was decided that everyone will leave the way they had come....so it was the four of them again...post lunch most of the cars moved out but Angad and Garry had a conference call so they stayed back for half an hour or so.....

"Hope you had a good time" Seerat asked Sahiba, putting Sahiba's hair behind her ear, as they waited for the men in the lobby....

"Yes di....Thank you so much for getting me...I was skeptical initially about coming here in Angad's presence but he was fun too....I really had a great time....thank you so much..."

On hearing Angad's name, Seerat wanted to talk about Garry's hunch to Sahiba...wanted to understand her point of view...just as she was about to ask her....the guys came walking towards them...

This time it was both the sisters who could not help but stare at the two handsome men, both tall, smart, well built and immaculately dressed in jeans, polo t-shirts, scarfs and overcoats, walking towards them.....

Sahiba noticed how handsome Angad was looking....she suddenly checked herself...she never paid attention to men...what was wrong with her! She gave a mental kick to herself....

Just as they were about to leave.....

"Well guys...I have a surprise" said Garry....with a twinkle in his eyes....

"What have you done Garry" asked Seerat...

"Well....I have not spent some alone time with my beautiful wife for a long long while, I could not let this opportunity go by.....so....."

Everyone looked at him....waiting for him to finish his sentence...

"So I have extended Seerat and my stay here by few more days!"

"What!" Screamed Seerat....

"Yes sweet....surprise!"

"How can u do that...what will everyone say....and Sahiba will be all alone" Seerat got worried

"I have already called and informed Mom...they are perfectly fine with it...and Sahiba is not alone..Angad is there with her....they can manage....why guys.....you can manage each other's company till Ludhiana right...and I can spend some alone time with Seerat" he said giving Seerat a side hug....

Sahiba was embaressed seeing their public display of affection....the thought of being alone with Angad for so many hours was daunting....she looked at him....he was staring at her too....

"If you guys are not sure then I will cancel the plan"

"No!" They said in unison...."we will manage"

Despite Seerat's protests, it was concluded that they will stay back and Angad and Sahiba would leave together....

Angad held the door for Sahiba as she sat down on the front seat....what will they do for so many hours she thought....Babaji...please help...

"Seat belt" he reminded her...and as usual she was unable to put it on...

Conscious of Garry and Seerat watching them....Angad cautiously helped her with the same....and drove...post their goodbyes...

Seerat elbowed Garry in his stomach as he was side hugging her...."I know you did that deliberately!"

"What....I just want to spend time with my beautiful babe....come here give me a hug.." he said....trying to butter her up...

Seerat just hoped things went well on the drive to Ludhiana!