Snubbing her questions she just asked 'oh is it?' 'Yeah, I think that is pretty decent no? just 8-9 months' he said again looking at her. She could not tell what was in his eyes because of his goggles 'yeah of course' she managed to say and tried to convince herself, of course 8-9 months if not that long , it would fly in a jiffy, but why was she suddenly being impatient , why she wanted to sit next to him always and be with him always , be in the same house together she smiled at her thought of being in the same house together , him and her as husband and wife. seeing her smile he felt she was okay with the date, isn't she as restless as him, if given a chance he wanted to make her his wife the same day, whatever happened to good old Gandharva vivah? how easy and beautiful it was, if taken that way they got married already with the engagement ring, wow how wonderful that sounded , she was looking like an apsara in that blue dress and if only if they were in some beautiful forest with springs and trees and deer and birds witnessing them 'aah I love Gandharva vivah' he said loudly 'huh? what ?' . Turning the car onto the road that led to the grape vineyards he continued 'I was thinking if every couple could be like Dushyanta and Shakuntala? and get married the moment they fall in love , amidst nature and their is witnessed by sky and earth, but no we have to comply to muhurats, time, season , etc etc' oh so he too is restless like her, shakuntala and dushyanta ? she imagined him in a king's attire and had a big smile on her face. 'what? you did not like my idea? trust me that is so powerful and true expression of love, there is only belief and trust in each other , there are no witnesses needed and it was also legal' she laughed at 'legal', 'actually if you take it that way we are already married, u were like an apsara yesterday I mean you are today also I mean you are always , but yesterday it was special ' he said what was on his mind, she was having hard time controlling her emotions , is that really acceptable? if so, how nice would it be, they would be already married , she managed to say 'we wont be until may be another 8-9 months' 'tell me something are you willing to wait so long?' 'I don't know, I mean elders might have looked in it properly , we cannot contest that, though bua had said some 6 months or so' 'see that is much nearer, I should have spoken to your bua first' 'let it be arjun it is another few months more' by then he had stopped the car at the side of the lonely road.
The setting sun had painted the sky with alluring colors, the breeze along with it was bringing the smell of the grape vines and the earth beneath. 'you said you had no clue' arohi asked getting down taking in the beautiful sight. 'I didn't , I just turned on impulse' he said coming around the car and joining her. 'it is such a beautiful evening' she exclaimed , her pallu was flying along with the wind touching him in it's course. 'It is isn't it, how can it not be when we both are out on a date' he took off his goggles and gave her a raised eyebrow. She shook her head smiling and walked alongside the vines. He took her hand into his entwining the fingers and made way inside the vineyard. The plants that had the yield ready to be harvested and grown more than 8 ft tall and the vines creeping across and above the trellis holding them. Bunches of tender delicate grapes hung down, Arjun Arohi walked in the pathway between the plants, the evening sun's brightness was seeping through the leaves and falling on the bunches. Arohi loved it, she touched the grapes with her finger tips. 'what a wonderful creation' she exclaimed. He too stopped to admire them. They continued walking. 'so are u sure you don't want me to talk to bua for an alternative early date?' he questioned her suddenly. 'no whatever daadi decides is fine with me' she said in a low voice 'are u sure? because if you are in hurry I can ask her to try and prepone' 'hurry? no I am not in a hurry' 'are u sure?'. she looked at him with narrowed eyes , he made an innocent face 'just asking' 'yes I am sure , I am not in any hurry' 'what about me?' ' --------' 'mmm? what if I am in hurry to marry so that we can be with eachother all the time' 'we cant be with each other all the time. I will be going to the school, u will working and then ...' he stopped suddenly forcing her to stop as he was holding her hand tight. 'you missed my point, what if I am in hurry' 'hurry for what' 'to marry' 'so we will marry after few months' 'I cant wait' 'so what do you suggest' 'let us get married next week' 'next week?' 'mmm let us just get out of here and go somewhere and marry' 'haaww not in my dreams , daadi and bua are so excited about this, u should not joke on this matter' 'I am not joking and am not dreaming, I am serious' 'we cannot do like that and there is no need for us to do that' 'there is for me, I want to make you mine asap' 'I will be yours when the time comes' 'and I want the time to come in a week' 'no' 'yes' 'noo' 'yesss' 'nooo' 'yes yes yes' 'you are so wrong' still thinking he must be joking and appalled by his shameless acceptance that he is in hurry and cannot wait, 'no, arjun is always right, that is the reason even daadi agreed' 'what? daadi agreed to this' 'ofcourse, when I try to convince everyone has to agree' 'you cannot convince me on this' 'really? let me try' he pulled her close and cupped her face 'you want to know why I am in a hurry ? because I want to see this face every morning when I wake up' he kissed her forehead 'and kiss this face the moment I wake up' caressing her cheeks with his thumbs he kissed her eyes 'I want to see these bright eyes as long as possible' she was losing her wits and held on to his hands. she was not sure if the cool wind touching her waist was giving her shivers or his words and actions. he kissed her cheeks 'I want to feel this rosy ness as much as I want' his voice getting to a whisper. He paused looking at her closed eyes , pink cheeks and quivering lips. She opened her eyes to look at him, she saw the love in his eyes for her , the passion for her that made his eyes shine, she felt blessed for being loved by someone so much, she had always been blessed and with arjun by her side she could get through any hurdle in her life, she silently pledged she would do whatever it takes to keep him happy , as tear filled her eyes she touched his cheeks with her forefingers, he pressed his cheek into her hand and locked her hand between his hand and cheek.
'I love you' he said wiping her tear 'I love you too' she said without him coaxing, he put his hand on her waist and pulled her close. her hand still on his cheek came down to his shoulder while he bent down to kiss her lips. a gentle kiss 'and I want to wake up to this smile and feel this smile every morning' he said and kissed again. 'tell me now will you marry me in a week' he asked her. she wanted to say yes but she just nodded a half yes and asked 'what about ..' she was about to ask 'daadi has set the date to next week' he said kissing her lips again. she was lost in his kiss as the words finally sinked in 'whaaatt' she pushed him, he laughed and put his hands around and clasped behind her back. 'daadi said there is a muhurat next week and I am all in for it, what about you?' 'there is a muhurat next week, then why..., oh so all this while ...' 'I was just trying to convince you' she tried to make an angry face but seeing him fake an innocent face she just gave him a semi angry semi tender look , he was so bowled over by her expression that he cupped her face again and pressed his hands against her cheeks and said 'mmmahhh I LOVE you' feeling suddenly shy she tried to turn away he caught her hand and stopped 'so miss arohi, are you ready to be my wife' she nodded a no 'I cant hear you say it loud' he put his arms from around her back and told in her ears 'I think I hear an yes' he said. Turning her around he saw concern in her eyes, suddenly he realised in his excitement and his teasing he had forgotten what he wanted to ask her 'is it okay? I mean I actually wanted to ask if the date was okay , it is next Sunday, is it too soon for you? do you need more time, I want it to happen only when you are completely ready' 'it is not that, how can everything be done in a week?' 'that means you are okay with it' she did not have to say yes her eyes told him the answer 'dont worry we will take care of everything together, daadi, raashi and bua will handle it'. within a week, as it sank into her she felt strange nervousness creep in. that means she will be married in a week. 'arohi..' he called her, 'are you nervous?' 'dont be, I am here to care of it all, trust me' 'I do' she said, 'so its a date next Sunday, meet me at the mandap' he said dramatically, she smiled.
'by the way, being here among this greenary, talking about gandharva vivah, about dushyanta and shakuntala, and we agreeing on starting our life together soon, I find this day more than special' saying this he took out a chain with a pendant with rubies dangling to it. before she knew he put it around her neck 'the marriage is for us to announce our union, you are my wife in my heart already' he said. arohi was stunned at the beauty of the chain, the simplicity of the design, the purity and glitter of the stones and the meaning of his words. 'this is ...' 'beautiful isnt it, like it is made just for you'. She wanted to say a lot but she was tongue tied , it was all like a dream, as the sun set completely and the evening started to crease into night , the lights all over the vineyard had switched on as if celebrating their moment. he touched the pendant with his forefinger 'it is in the right place now' either the color from the stones reflected or it was natural deep blush her cheeks were more than pink, he could not resist kissing her again. even a week seemed too long for him.
'there is one last thing I want to show you' he said as he walked her out, 'arohi do you by any chance have a particular venue in mind' she nodded a no , how can she when she had no idea her life would take a express way within a weekend , 'ok' he said and drove the car a little ahead and stopped at a beautiful farm house. 'how is this?' 'beautiful' 'would you like to have this as our venue?' 'this? oh my god this is so beautiful but how can we , I mean there is no time' 'don't worry about the time, it will be done' 'by the way who lives here? ' 'we could' 'what' 'well, I am in the process of buying this vineyard so...' 'really?' 'yes my dear and i want your approval' 'it is too beautiful' 'isnt it? so is it an yes for this aswell' 'wouldnt you convince me if I say otherwise' 'no , not if you say otherwise, i will try to convince only if you are not sure' 'I love it' 'great then I will have my manager look into details, it is a little far from the town but that should be okay' he told her his plans, asked her opinions and the drive home was chatter filled with them both deciding on many things.
there was one thing though that she wanted to talk to him and which was important. About staying at her parent's house after marraige. Arjun didnot have to know, he had already thought about it. Half way home she raised the topic. he told her not to worry , it will happen as she wants. 'will your parents agree?' she asked him, 'I will convince them' he laughed looking at her then continued 'If explained why they wont have any problem, besides we will have two homes , wouldnt that be great' before she said anything he continued 'plus , we will be together to solve any hurdles that might come, so be worry free and let your mind and heart feel free'. She felt calm after his assurance, there were still so many things to be planned and taken care of , she remembered how happy guddi will be when all the celbrations would start 'guddi will be so happy' she said. he smiled 'she is a sweetheart, I must spend time with her and get acquainted with her' he said and added 'but dont be sad, I will spend most time with you'.
They had a long drive and also a date. As they arrived at the house, both of them got down and arohi went to bua's house to get guddi. when guddi came out bua asked everyone to come in but guddi saw arjun and started to go towards their house. 'hello' arjun extended his hand , she did not take it, 'guddi, give a handshake' arohi told her , she glared at arohi and went right past them making loud noises of the gates of both houses 'she is angry about something' arohi said worriedly , 'she was fine but not very active' bua said . she invited arjun in, but arohi had to follow guddi who was now standing outside the door waiting for arohi to open. arjun said he will talk to bua and leave and asked arohi to go home. he walked her to their doorway, guddi took a step to stand aside so she wont face him. as arohi opened the door she quickly went inside without waiting. and they could hear the room to her door open and close. Arohi's worried look deepened. Arjun got worried aswell 'is everything allright?' 'I think so, she will be okay, sometimes she is cranky about something, i will find out and get that for her she will be allright' 'okay, call me when she feels better' 'okay' 'shall I leave' she didnot want to say yes or no, 'fine I will leave, but take good care of my wife for me' she laughed at his dramatic line and said 'i will' Seeing her laugh he said 'good now I can go in peace'. She saw him enter bua's house and then went inside to see was guddi was upto. Arjun went to bua's house to tell the wedding plans, but found out daadi and bua had already talked and she knew the date, she said he should not worry about arohi she will help her in every way possible and will take care of everything. He knew she will after all they were the only family arohi had. Leaving from there and looking at arohi's house , seeing the light glow inside , he was not totally convinced that arohi thought guddi must be cranky, he got a worried.
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