Chapter 5
Raman woke up the next day thinking a way to solve his problems.
He came down & saw his brother Mihir just came from his trip with friends.
Hi bhai kaisa ho aap?
Fine bro. Enjoyed the trip?
Thoroughly bhai.
Aur Mihir I am planning to seek apology from Maa & Papa.
Mihir was dumbstruck. Bhai are you serious? Asked Mihir.
Damn sure dude. I will meet them in their room & you come later there ordered Raman before moving to his Parents' room. He was nervous in an unimaginable way & dunno where to start.
On hearing the entrance he could hear them talking,
Dekho Toshiji ye photo accha hai na?
Haan haan bilkul changi tarah mera Raman kitna handsome hai, apne maa pe gaye! Exclaimed Toshiji
Oh oh! Ye Suit hai madam. Sirf ladkon ise pehnenge. Who apne Papa pe gaye Toshiji.
Meri sirf ek iccha hai Bhallaji, Raman humse baath karenge kisidin... Sobbing Toshiji.
Zaroor Toshiji. Zaroor pacified Mr.Bhalla.
Raman moved to tears after seeing this. He never imagined that he is the reason for this state of them. He silently went inside & sat near his mom.
He hugged his mother & started to cry profusely. His Parents were dumbstruck to see him there.
Maa I am sorry. Mujhe maaf karo maa...
Raman kya hogaya puttar? Inquired Toshiji.
Papa, Maa plz aap donon mujhe maaf kardo...
Raman ye kya hai beta, kyon maafi? Bol puttar replied Mr.Bhalla.
Unknowingly I hurt you guys badly.
Nahi Puttar aisa nahi hugged both their parents which moved him emotional.
After the emotional attyachar both of them are glad about their Son & he was happy.
Meanwhile Mihir was tensed here. Mihir, tu kab aayi? Asked Simmi
Sssh! Simmi Di Upar bhai maa ke kamre main aur uske saath baath kar rahi hai..
Kya? Oh shit! She took her phone to call Abhi. Abhi came their as soon as possible.
Hey Mihir. Watta Surprise man. How are you?
I am fine dude aka Jijaji.
Don't call Jijaji. It makes me to think I am Old hugged Abhi by saying.
Abhi, Bhai hasn't come yet? Said Simmi with tension in her face.
Arey tu chup kar. Mihir tu bathao na. How were the girls there? Got any luck? Winked Abhi.
Simmi started hitting Abhi " You dumbo! I am worrying about bhai & u r asking about girls haan".
Just stop Simmi. I know how to handle him.
Just then they saw the trio of Raman & parents together coming out of the room. They are dumbstruck & also happy seeing they had patch up for sure by their looks.
"Momma, Bhai..." Simmi stood their water eyed & rushed to hug them as it was time to rejoice after a long time.
What about me? Saying Mihir joined them in Hug.
While Abhi was looking at them Raman pulled him into the Family hug. Mrs.Bhalla was a happy woman that day. She immediately said that she would cook a delicious breakfast for all. While Mihir, Simmi & Mr.Bhalla were chatting Raman looked at Abhi who seems to thinking something.
Hey! What are you thinking, Man? Here all are happy that I talked to them & you have a stern face? Asked RKB with a slight concern.
"Nah! I am just thinking that over the years we asked you to talk to them but u never budged & suddenly this happened. Is it coz of someone has put some sense into your mind?" Asked Abhi followed by a devilish grin on his face.
Raman knew exactly what was he talking about. He could never escape Abhi as he is the only person who knew him in & out. So he tried to evade it. "Abey! I think you were born as a girl. I always had that doubt but now you proved it. Seriously Man your thinking matches with the girls thinking, I will give a solution- don't spend more time with Simmi before she changes you into an Eve" said Raman by walking from there.
"Bhaag beta bhaag. You can never escape from me" shouted Abhi which is audible only to Raman.
Raman made a face & winked before leaving from there.
Later Mrs.Bhalla provided delicious breakfast where everyone enjoyed to the core. Mrs.Bhalla said that happiness returned to their home coz of Matarani & she thinks to offer a prayer for the same.
By then Abhi casually said "Auntyji. Is ki karan Matarani Nahi, Jhansi ki Rani hain"
Raman coughed like anything at his mentioning of JKR while his mom puzzled.
Ye Jhansi ki rani kya hai? Quizzed Mrs.Bhalla while Abhi was casually smirking Raman was thinking a way to shut him up.
"Kuch nahi Maa!" said RKB followed by stomping his foot on Abhi's.
Ouch! Shouted Abhi in pain & coughed to adjust the sound.
Kya hogaya Puttar? Inquired Mrs.Bhalla.
"Khana teekha hain. Haina beta?" asked Raman sarcastically to Abhi.
Haan...haan. Isliye Auntyji replied Abhi by giving an angry stare at Raman before continuing the food.
After having the delicious Breakfast all are having a chitchat in the hall when both the elders came there to announce something to their children.
Guys your Mom & I have decided to keep a Pooja for Matarani next week for showering us with her blesses announced Mr.bhalla.
"Ye dekho, ye log shuru gayi!" muttered RKB.
"Aur suno us din me Simmi aur Abhi ko sagayi hoga" shouted Mrs.bhalla in joy.
On hearing this all were happy especially Raman thinking about his Sister & his close friend getting engaged. All of them were excited as it will be a official engagement even they already decided about the marriage. Simmi & Abhi got the blessings from the elders. Hugs were shared among the Siblings.
Aur Raman I plan to invite Iyers to that Function Beta. Is it okay with you? Asked Mr.Bhalla.
Kya Papa. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai. Infact I will invite them personally as they are our closest family friends na said RKB.
"Teek Puttar. Toshiji lets call our Pandit to fix the timing next week. Jaldi aao na!" said an enthusiastic Om Prakash Bhalla to his better half.
"Wow! Didi are you blushing?" teased Mihir.
Abhi looked perplexed while Raman was laughing like anything seeing that. Simmi & Mihir understood nothing.
Bhai, aap kyu has rahi ho? Asked Mihir to Raman.
"Unbelievable. U guys know that Abhi's astrologer na!" everybody nodded while Abhi signalling him not to tell anything. "He told him yesterday that bad time starts for him from next month" saying he clutched his stomach trying to control his laughter while Simmi threw daggers at Abhi.
"I am sorry yaar" apologised Abhi to Simmi.
"I swear Abhi if I ever see you near that astrologer I will kill for sure" said Simmi.
"Sure Madam. Aapki kasam" replied Abhi.
Abhi knew Simmi would kill him for that, so he tried to change the topic towards Raman.
Simmi you noticed one thing! Said Abhi.
Kya? Asked an annoyed Simmi.
"Its about your beloved bhai" Raman stopped to hearhim out.
"Bhai ko kya hua?" asked Simmi.
"Kuch Log na! Achanak Iyer khaandan par pyar! Wah! Kuch toh hua hai bhai!" Abhi was smirking while RKB was trying to move away by saying he got some work.
To Be Continued...
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