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PART 13
" Pack up " the word sounded blissful. Why wouldn't it? My final shoot is over and i m getting a long break of three months. It is my engagement with my muffin tomorrow and i m very excited.
Madhu's parents had called a week before to fix the engagement and then something occurred that we had to decide that the wedding should be held soon. I could never complain i m very excited. Madhu has one more year to complete her studies but that shouldn't be a problem. Not that we are planning for family soon. My phone buzzed and the screen showed 'biwi'. That is the new name i gave her. I thought it was cool.
" yes biwi " i said
" where are you?" she asked in a typical wify tone.
" on my way muffin already in the car " i said
" come to the mall. We are waiting here. We need to select the ring. " me and Madhu were particular that i will choose hers and she mine.
" muffin don't be a typical wife and stop ordering me " i said in mocking anger
" say me you hate it" she said and i bet she was smirking. It is true that i like it when she orders me and boss me because all life i have been the leader and i love that someone is taking charge now.
" love you muffin "
" love you too baby "
As soon as i reached the jewelry shop in the mall i spotted Madhu's father. Shamher uncle always scares me.
" good afternoon uncle " i said. Formal?? Yeah that is our conversation for you. He just nodded his head.
" finally you are here " i heard Madhu say. I hate it when she is with me when i m around her father.
Madhu's hugged my arms and smiled cutely. Normally i would hav loved it but now seeing her father shift glance between me and our hands together i just wanted to go invisible. I slipped away from Madhu's grip and smiled uncomfortably.
" come on RK " Madhu pulled me to where my and her mom were looking at some rings.
" so select." She said and before i could look at the rings she started to talk.
" wait RK i know that you have zero knowledge about this stuff so i have selected my favorites pick one from this four. " she said
I know this would happen. Ha ha My sweet Madhu how well i know you.
"umm this " i pointed at the first ring. Her expression didn't change. Then my hands moved to second and it reminded same next third one and i saw her eyes glowing and i knew this is The Ring. I didn't point at the forth before picking that one.
" aww i love you RK. That was my favorite " she said hugging me and placed a quick peck on my cheeks. My mom was used to seeing this and her mom was only pleased that her daughter was happy but her father gave me a disapproving look. God why me?
" RK why don't you take dad with you our car is full with shopping bags " Madhu said once we were out of the mall.
I gave her a 'don't you dare look- but her father was already walking towards my car.
" i hate you muffin " i said pouting. Grrr that is girly but that works on her.
" come on baby be good to my dad " she said
" he is the one who hates me " i complained
" be a good boy then i ll give you Madhu special head massage " she said winking
Madhu special head massage is awesome. I get that only when she is in very good mood. It is like my lottery. I nodded like a baby before walking to my car.
The car ride wasn't as bad as i thought. Uncle wasn't glaring at me and that is a good sign. It was smooth until his eyes fell on the magazine that had a gossip about me. RK you are dead you have to elope with Madhu else no marriage. He chuckled mockingly reading it. Get a gun and shoot me. Should i defend myself?
" uncle i..."
" do you love her? " he asked suddenly that i wasn't sure if i had heard it right.
" i wouldn't say those dialogues i utter in movies all i could say is that this life is a long journey and i cannot travel without a companion like madhu. I m not perfect and she is not perfect but we are perfect for each other. " i said genuinely
We both reached the house and were walking in when he called me.
" yes uncle ? "
" call me dad " he said and patted my shoulders before walking away.
Did that really happen ? Madhu's father accepted me. Damn i can't believe this. I called Madhu.
" yes baby " she said
" Madhu you won't believe this. Your father ACCEPTED me. He asked me to call him dad " i said jumping
" good for you " she said casually
" what? You know this is gonna happen ? "
" you are too good to hate baby " she said
" i love you "
"yeah i love me too"
Finally the day arrived for which we were waiting for. I was all ready in my navy blue sherwani and Madhu was wearing pink anarkali. We didn't want to match our dress colors as it was clich we wanted it to be contrast. Well all credits to ideas goes to Madhu as i m only the follower of her instructions.
We both walked hand in hand inside the hall where guests were gathered. Madhu wanted to invite as many as guests possible and it should be colorful and energetic. She told me that she always dreamed of Big Fat Indian wedding. I didn't mind it because when will we waste all this money i have earned.
" Baby i can't believe it is actually happening " she exclaimed holding my hands
The guests were mostly mine and her relatives and friends and few from film fertility. Madhu's strict orders no press so i obliged. We promised a press meets tomorrow and also to give some pics of the function. For once media was cooperating.
Finally the moment arrived when we both exchanged our rings. These customs didn't matter to me much because i know she is the one for me. But Madhu enjoyed all this and i ll vowed to give her all happiness. Can you believe we have planned our wedding related functions to start 15 days prior the actual wedding. Madhu is gonna follow all those rituals that she adored from different religion, cast and country. Our wedding is going to be a real integrity wedding.
" Wanna dance to-be-Mrs.Khundra " i asked
" of course my husband to be" she placed her hand on mine.
We both started the first dance before other couples joined. When i m with my muffin the surroundings go blank literally and i forget that we are surrounded by people. I will be so lost in her.
" baby where is my gift? " she asked
" gift? Are we supposed to give gifts on engagement? " i asked confused.
" are you not gonna pamper me with gifts after marriage ? " she asked pouting.
Oh,GOD i just wanted to kiss those lips NOW.
" of course muffin i ll do everything to spoil you " i said
" i ll be waiting for your surprises." She said
Surprises?!?! Umm remind me i have to plan something special for her.
" may i have a dance with the most beautiful lady ?" i heard a familiar voice
I turned to find Ranbeer Kapoor with a smirk. Who invited him?
" of course " i heard Madhu say before she placed her hands on his winking at me.
Why am i surprised she would have invited him. She still thinks he is better actor and dancer. Who likes praise for another man from girlfriend's mouth. Can you believe she made me attend the preview of his movie. They both kind of hit it off well. He is like her best friend from film.
I grabbed a drink and stood there watching them dance. Imagine tomorrow's headlines. " RK's fianc dancing with RK ". Madhu's eyes were fixed on me when he was telling something and they both busted into laughter. After a minute he whispered something in his ears and she nodded before walking to my side. I turned away pretending not to notice them.
"Hello Mr. jealous Fianc "she said placing a peck on my lips.
" Madhu i m not jealous " i said
" whatever you say " she said
I held her waist and pulled her close to me. Her hands went around my shoulders. I bent my head and placed a brief kiss on her lips.
" i know only i have the privilege to do this and that boosts my ego so no jealous whatsoever " i said smirking.
She smiled knowingly.
" that is what i like about you " she said pulling my cheeks.
A year before i wouldn't have thought my life would be this fun to live. Nothing about me changed but i discovered new things about myself. I love her and she loves me that very feelings make my life a bliss.
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I m not gonna brief the wedding thing. Next will be last chapter/ epilogue. i ll include some rishbala romance.
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