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So here I am with another part. The time slot and the nonsense track is giving me tough time Hate SP😡.
*Not proof read. pleej to ignore mistakes. Hit like/ comment/ critisicm welcome as always 🤗
PART-3
Mihir was sitting upset in the conference room, not paying any heed to the presentation when Raman noticed it and thought something is bothering Mihir.
An hour later, after the meeting got over and everyone dispersed for the lunch, Raman confronted Mihir and asked "Abe oh hero! Aaj tera chehra kyun utra hua hai? Kuch problem hai kya?"
Mihir was in two minds whether to share it with Raman or not when Raman snapped at him asking "kahan khoya hua hai?"
Mihir finally told Raman "Bhai, wo ... wo... mihika... mujhse naraaz hai."
Raman heaved a sigh of relief followed by a laughter bout saying "Loh!bas itnsi baat! Aur bol aise raha hai jaise kisine tera murder karne ka plan banaya ho!"
Mihir replied "Baat to same hai na bhai! Aap jaante ho mihika ko! Uske haathon se mera khoon bhi ho sakta hai aaj!"
Raman, in now serious mode to help his brother, asked "Acha ok. first calm down. Hua kya ye batao?"
Mihir explained "Bhai, Mihika called me in the morning and asked me what surprize have I planned for her. I had no idea about what she was talking. She then got pissed off and yelled at me saying how could I forget today is the day when we proposed each other 4yrs back! Now she is damn angry at me and said she's not going to forgive me."
Raman on hearing this bursted out into a laughter when Mihir was irritated at that and said "Bhai! Aap mujhe help karne ke badle hass rahe ho? So mean! Jab aappe beethegi tab samjhoge!"
Raman controlled his laughter saying "Sorry Mihir! Dekh, ab iss maamle me main kuch nahi kar sakta. tujhe pata honi chahiye that you'll die the day you forget such important dates!"
Mihir was now really annoyed and so Raman finally thought to help him. He told Mihir "Acha listen! Tum use har ek ghante me ek flower bouqet bhejna with a 'sorry' note. Then buy a nice dress for her and then take her out for a romantic movie then dinner."
Mihir liked the idea and was impressed by the romantic side of Raman. He hugged Raman and said "Thanks bhai! You're a life saver!"
Raman smiled and said "Wo toh main hoon. Chal ab ghar ja, thoda tayyar-shayyar ho le and star your mission. Waise bhi wo choti madrasan bilkul tumhari bhabhi pe gayi hai. Cheekna chillana toh jaise inka second nature hai!"
Mihir didn't miss the fact that no matter where Raman was or what he was doing, his every sentence used to end with either taking Ishita's name or taunting about her.
Mihir wanted Raman and Ishita to progress in their relation and he knew that if he asks him directly, Raman would never accept his feelings, nor follow Mihir's advice. So playing safely, Mihir says "Bhai, waise aap kyun nahi bhabhi ko bhi koi movie aur dinner date pe le jaate? Bechari din bhar clinic aur ghar ko sambhalti rehti hai. Dont you think it'll be a good change for you both?"
Raman liked that idea, but being him, he just couldn't accept to Mihir, so he said "Haan, waise idea bura nahi hai. Cinema hall me kamse kam 3hrs uska muh bandh rahega aur mujhe shaanti milegi!"
Mihir tried to hide his smile, shaking his head knowing that his brother will never accept his feelings. He bids Raman goodbye and leaves.
Raman thinks to himself - madrasan ke saath film? means 3hours she and me alone to spend time together?... No no no Raman! Ye kya soch raha hai! She's not going to agree!
In the evening, Raman returns to home a bit early surprising everyone including Ishita. As Ishita goes to the kitchen to make his tea, Raman tells everyone about his plan and then tells Romi that he wants his help.
Romi tries to hide his laughter seeing Raman embarassed. "Wah Bhai! bade romantic ho rahe ho aaj kal!" Raman took out his shoe gesturing to hit him if he doesn't stop his teasing. Romi finally asked "Acha sorry! Bolo kya karna hai?"
Raman said "Tum Ruhi ko park le jana bas! Warna Ishita zid karegi ki Ruhi ko chodke nahi aa sakti!"
Romi agreed and he took Ruhi to the park. Mrs.Bhalla and Mr.Bhalla were happy that Raman was taking Ishita out willingly for the first time.
Simi and Param were burning with jealously.
Raman went to his room followed by Ishita with his tea. He was nervous to ask her out, pacing in the room.
She kept the tea on the coffee table and walked to the cupboard to get his night clothes ready when he finally spoke "Ishita! ready ho jao. Hume jana hai!"
Unaware of his plans, she asked "humein?Par kahaan?"
Raman said "Ab iss room me tumhare aur mere alawa koi hai kya? Toh obviously tumse bol raha hu na! Movie ke liye ja rahe hai."
Ishita was taken aback by the sudden gesture of his to take her out. She asked confusedly "Achanak...movie...kyun?"
Raman was slightly annoyed by now that she was questioning him instead of being happy on spending time with him alone. He replied in a harsh tone
"Galti hogayi meri ma! Muhurtham dekhke movie ka plan banana chahiye tha! Tum normal biwion ki tarah behave kyun nahi karsakti jo khush hoti hai jab unke pati unhe aise bahar le jaate hai! Why do you hv to fuss over everything Ishita?"
As he finished the sentence, he realised what he said and bit his lips. Ishita stood still in shock, his words repeating in her mind 'Tum normal biwion ki tarah behave kyun nahi karsakti jo khush hoti hai jab unke pati unhe aise bahar le jaate hai'.
She blushed a little on realising that he wanted to take her out like normal couples do and she was happy that he considered her as his wife. Raman was too embarassed at himself and avoided looking at her.
She finally broke the silence saying "Ab aap yahin pe khade rahoge toh main tayyar kaise hongi Raman for the movie?"
Raman lifted his eyes to look at a happy and blushing Ishita as he breathed a sigh of relief, running his fingers through his hair and qucikly left the room saying "m...main...bahar hu...jaldi aa jana".
Ishita closed the door and smiled to herself feeling elated about spending time with her husband.
On the other hand, Raman was happy that Ishita agreed to come out with him without any need to force her and he was glad that she didn't chance on the oppurtunity to embarass him more when he accidently blurted out those words to her.
Few moments later, Ishita came out and they both left for the movie.
In the car, Ishita asked excitedly "Raman! Kaunsi movie dekhne ja rahe hai? plz no punjabi movie ha! Mujhe tamil movie dekhni hai!"
Raman replied "No way, ek madrasan ko din raat jhel raha hu wo kya kum hai ki 3ghante madrasi movie bhi jhelo! plz never!"
Ishita pouted at him saying "Mujhe aap jhel rahe ho ya main iss khadoos ravan kumar ko jhel rahi hu? We are watching tamil film and that's final!" she said crossing her arms as they reached the mall and got out of the car.
When they reach the counter, they are informed that all the movie tickets are sold out.
Disappointed at that, Ishita's face turns pale and Raman didn't know what to do. All that he knew was that he wanted to spend time with his jhansi ki rani.
He takes Ishita and leaves from there. After an hour of long drive, finally the car haults nearby a lake with serene surroundings, away from the noise of the city.
Ishita steps out admiring the nature's beauty while Raman is admiring his beauty- his wife.
"Raman! This is so beautiful! waise acha hua na we didn't get the movie tickets. This place is so calm yet so romantic."
She bit her lips realising the words she just uttered. He smiled, coming closer to her saying "Not beautiful than you...I mean your silence. Kaash tum bhi apna muh bandh rakhti to mujhe bhi aise kush hone ka mauka milta!"
He patted himself for managing in time. But he didn't realise that she could no longer be betrayed of his words as she could stare into his soul and know his heart..
Together they walked along, silent yet stealing glances at each other in turns, unkown to the other.
"Raman, kya aap pehle yahan aaye the kabhi?"
"Haan, shagun ke saath ek-do baar! But she used to crib that I got her to come here instead of taking her to on a foreign trip!" his face turned sour remembering the woman who broke him inside out.
Their fingers brush against each other and without realising, they entwine their fingers as they continue to walk.
She felt guilty for refreshing his painful past. Tightening her grip in his hand, she leaned her head slowly on his shoulder, as a wide smile appeared on his face.
They found a bench and decided to sit there for sometime admiring the surroundings.Taking his chance, he turned towards her ,asking in a gentle but firm tone "Ek baat poochun Ishita?"
"Hmm" She nodded.
"Are you really over Subbu? I mean, I know you told me that he is out of your system. But..."
His words trailed off as he found difficult to explain her what he wanted to know. But Ishita knew and could understand his unspoken words.
"But? What you want to know Raman? Whether I still remember thinking about him? Well, yes, sometimes I do get flashes of the memories I had with him. But with time, they'll fade because It's my past and you are my present and future."
Raman looked at his wife in awe. He further asked "Really? me as in Ruhi ke papa, right?" he asked curiously hoping she prove him wrong.
She smiled knowing what he wanted to hear from her. She was not going to give in to him so easily. So she chose her words carefully- "obviously! What else do you think?"
He was a bit disappointed at that and she enjoyed the look while smiling to herself saying - mere buddhu ravan kumar! kaash aap mere dil ki baat jaan paate!
He tried to act normal saying - "Haan toh maine bhi wahi kaha na! Main koi marr nahi raha hu yahan tumhara 'pati' banne ke liye!'' he said while he was still irritated at her for acknowledging him as Ruhi's father and not as her husband when he has hinted her many a times that he is her husband and she is his wife.
Ishita asked casually to probe him further "aapse main ek baat puchun?"
He didnt say anything. She took it as his approval and asked
"aap shagun se beinteha mohabbat karte the na. fir aap usko bhula payenge?"
He turned to stare into her eyes and firmly said "Get this straight into your brain Ishita. She was not my real love. I had false perception that she was! My first love is someone else which I had realised now." He quipped.
Curious to know who it is if not shagun, Ishita asked "acha? aap toh bade chupe rustam nikle. kaun hai wo badnaseeb?"
He smirked at that saying "Hai koi badnaseeb jo mujhpe jaan chidakti hai." He winked.
She was visibly restless and jealous knowing about some other woman in his life. She had accepted Shagun as his ex-wife but she couldn't accept the fact that now any other woman can be his love, not even shagun.
He secretly smiled seeing her expressions.
Trying to not let her inner turmoil be known to him, she replied "Jo bhi ho, koi aapko mere alawa zyada din nahi jhel sakta. ye baat main likhke de sakti hu ravan kumar!"
He replied "oho! jala jala...koi toh aaj bahut jala!"
She got irritated "Huh? kuch bhi!"
She got up to leave when he held her hand and pulled her back to sit beside him. She was annoyed and looked away from him knowing that he was staring at her to get her attention.
"Ishita!" he called but she didn't move a bit from her place.
He held her chin, gently turning it around so as to meet her eyes.
As their eyes met, he cupped her face and gently whispered "You're right madrasan! Nobody can bear me like you, nor can anybody bear you like me. Perhaps that's why we are meant to be together."
His closeness sent shivers down her spine and his breath fanning on her face just made her almost melt in his arms.
"Toh kya khayal hai Mrs.Ishita Raman Bhalla? Aap jheloge iss ravan kumar ko zindagi bhar?"
She closed her eyes letting out a lone tear as she turned all red blushing. She opened her eyes to see his eyes searching for an answer to his question.
She smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder, slipping her arm through his and intertwining her fingers with hers.
He knew she loved him and she knew his first genuine love is she. They never confessed nor said those 3 magical words, yet their souls had united as one and deep inside, they know they love each other selflessly.
Sorry friends if you find this update long and boring. I don't know what's wrong with me. Ever since the time change rumours and then its confirmation articles are floating around, I'm just not able to focus anywhere!
I tried to make it romantic. Hope I haven't disappointed my loyal readers.
Thanks for reading and giving your valuable comments.
I'll take a short break from writing as nothing really is inspiring me as of now to continue the story.
Will be back soon with a new OS/SS series.
Keep calm and Love YHM! 🤗
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