SAMAINA FF : AN INEVITABLE INTRUDER - EPILOGUE UPDATED ON PAGE 15 - Page 7

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The update was really super and interesting not at all boring even a single line u pen down their emotions very well I'm eagerly waiting to know why her father was silent waiting for next pls update soon

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Let's see how Naina's father reacts when our Sameer Maheshwari converses with him...😜

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It's an amazing update. Loved the way answer handled everything and also how much he supports naina. Eagerly waiting for what he will do next.

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It's an amazing update. Loved the way answer handled everything and also how much he supports naina. Eagerly waiting for what he will do next.

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I'm sorry for the delay...

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Hello everyone...

I'm back with the next chapter...

I'm extremely sorry for the delay this time...

Thanks each & everyone for having patience with the updates...

Henceforth, I promise to give regular updates for all my stories...

With Lots of Love,

Daksha...❤

AN INEVITABLE INTRUDER

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

NAINA

I couldn't believe that Sameer had planned this surprise for me. I was missing my parents terribly especially when I wasn't well. I remembered how my mother used to take care of me when I was sick & how my father would pamper me throughout. But after seeing them on the door today morning, my happiness knew no bounds. Just the previous night, I was all sad that I wasn't able talk to them & the next morning I had got the biggest surprise.

Sameer had helped me in declaring our love to my parents, when he saw me stuttering & feeling nervous. He was always by my side whenever I needed. I thought about what he had said to me yesterday. He was right I always tried to save relations even if I wasn't at fault & had to say sorry first. But the way he had defended me in front of our friends, had rendered me speechless. No one had done this for me.

When he declared our relationship in front of my parents, I knew he would always be my side whenever I would falter. And now it was my turn to give it back. He wanted me to be strong & I would be just that. He wanted that I should never apologize to people without my fault & I would exactly do that too. I would be exactly what he wanted me to be.

I always heard people saying that we should never change for anyone. But I would change for my Sameer. The changes that he wants me to accept are for my benefit too. I've always been my father's princess but now it was time to be my Sameer's Queen.

After he left to attend the meeting, I spent some time with my parents & then helped Vishakha Maa in the kitchen. We all were waiting for Sameer to come soon so that we could start the lunch. The doorbell rang & I saw Swati & Preeti smiling at me. They came inside & then I introduced them to my parents.

"Naina... We're really sorry. Kal jo bhi hua uske liye. Hum bhi naa kabhi kabhi aise stupid behave karte hai. Please hume maaf karde aur please uss hitler se bhi bachaa lena. Pataa nahi hume yahaan dekhkar kaise react karega." Before I could say anything, Maa asked, "Aisa kya hua ki tum Naina se maafi maang rahe ho aur mere Sameer ko Hitler kyun keh rahi ho tum?"

Swati narrated the entire episode that happened yesterday to all about the office rumors & how Sameer tackled the three women. She also told them how he scolded them all & stood by my side. I could see the surprised faces of everyone. Nanu asked me, "Yeh sab Sameer ne kahaa, tumhare liye?" I just nodded in answer. "Waahhhh... Mere sher ne mujhe aaj bohot khushi di hai. Naina beta. Aaj mere Sameer ne mera sar garv se ooncha kar diya. Aur main bohot khush hun ki wohh tumse itna pyaar karta hai. Thank you, Naina beta, mere Sameer ke zindagi mein aane ke liye. Aaj usne saabit kar diya ki woh tumhari hamesha raksha karega, hamesha har mushkil mein tumhare saath khada rahega aur hamesha tumse pyaar karega."

"Nanaji aap sahi keh rahe hai. Sameer jis tarah Naina ko protect karta hai, wohh taarif ke kaabil hai. Humne kabhi usse aise kisiko protect karte hue nahi dekha. Aur hum khush hai ki Naina ki wajah se aaj hume hamara purana Sameer waapis mil gaya. Par ek baat toh hai ki wohh abhi bhi Hitler hi hai. Kaise daant lagaa raha tha hume kal. Maaf bhi nahi kiya usne.", Swati said with a pout.

"Kis Hitler ki baat ho rahi hai?", I heard Sameer's voice from the door. Everyone turned to look at him. He entered with Munna & Pandit & sat beside me. He raised his eyebrows at the other girls, "Tum dono yahaan kya kar rahi ho? Office mein koi kaam nahi hai kya?" The girls made faces at him. "Dekho Nanaji... Aapka yeh naati kaise Hitlergiri kar raha hai."

Everyone started laughing including their boyfriends. "Chalo sab acche time par aa gaye ho. Chalo lunch kar lete hai. Sabko bhook lagi hogi naa?", Vishakha Maa led everyone to the dining table. Sameer went to freshen up & was back in ten minutes. We all devoured the lunch heartily amongst lots of teasing & banters.

After the lunch, our friends went back to office & I helped in keeping the left-over food in the fridge & cleaning the table. Sameer quietly tiptoed in the kitchen on the pretext of drinking water & pulled me in a hug. "Naina... I missed you. Did you miss me?", he asked looking intently in my eyes.

I thought of teasing him a little, "Nahi toh. Maine aapko zara bhi miss nahi kiya. Poora time mein papa-mummy ke saath hi thi naa." He pouted, "Haan... Haan... Ab toh mummy-papa aa gaye hai na toh mujhe kaun yaad karega, kaun miss karega. Mujhse toh koi pyaar hi nahi karta..."

I so wanted to kiss his pout but before I could say anything, we heard a loud cough from behind. My papa stood there at the entrance of the kitchen & was looking at us. Sameer instantly left me & started blabbering, "Wohhh... wohhh. Main na paani peene aaya tha.", saying that, he was gone in a flash. I wanted to laugh out loud at his actions. Was he so afraid of my father? The Sameer Maheshwari was afraid of my father, really???

"Papa... Aapko kuch chahiye tha kya?", I asked fidgeting with my dupatta. I knew that he had already seen me in Sameer's arms. "Haan... Main bhi paani peene hi aaya tha?" I filled a glass for him & he left the kitchen after drinking it. I had noticed that he hadn't still uttered a word since morning about my relationship with Sameer. I wanted to know if he was happy with it.

After finishing all the chores, I went to my parent's room. I needed to talk to him. "Arey Naina... Aao. Baitho yahaan." I sat next to my father. I had seen my mother gossiping with Vishakha Maa in the living room. So, I had walked in here to have a chat with my father.

"Papa... Wohhh... wohhh... Main yeh poochne aayi thi ki... ki...", I started stuttering again. He kept his hand on my arm, "Itna hakla kyun rahi ho? Sidhe sidhe pucho jo puchne aayi ho." "Wohhh... Papa... Main yeh jaanna chahti hun ki aap mere aur Sameer ke rishtey se khush toh hai na? Aapne subha se kuch react hi nahi kiya, isliye bas jaanna tha.", I asked lowering my eyes.

"Main Sameer ko jyada jaanta nahi. Par ab jab main yahaan hun toh jaan lunga. Fir hi main kuch bol sakta hun tumhare rishte ke baare mein. Tab tak tum mujhse kisi razamandi ki umeed mar karna.", I knew he needed time to know Sameer so I just nodded & told him how I was treated like a daughter in this house. We kept talking until my mother entered. "Arey... Aap soye nahi? Arey Naina... Jao tum bhi thoda aaram kar lo. Kitna jaldi uthi thi tum subah. Chalo apne kamre mein jao aur thoda aaram karlo."

I was going in my room when someone grabbed my hand & pulled me inside the room. Before I could scream, he kept his hand on my mouth, "Kya kar rahi ho? Main hun... Chillana mat. Koi sunn lega." I tried speaking but his hand was still on my mouth. I gestured him with my eyes towards his hand & he instantly withdrew it.

I looked into his glinting eyes which were intently focused on me. He took steps towards me & I kept stepping backwards till my back hit the wall behind. He caged me with his hands on either side, blocking my way altogether. "Ab kahaan jaaogi Naina?" I kept looking at his mischievous chocolaty eyes that froze me to the spot.

With lots of efforts, I spoke softly, "Main kahaan jaaungi? Main wahin hun jahaan mujhe hona chahiye." His eyes darkened with my every word & I slowly rested my hands on his shoulder. "Sameer... I Love You...", I said softly & hugged him. I don't know why but I needed his warmth today.

He whispered, "Naina... I Love You too... Bohot bohot jyada." We stayed in each other's arms for few more minutes & then he picked me up in his arms. He made me sit on the couch & went back to bring my medicines. I gulped them down & he sat beside me, pulling me by his side.

I leaned on his shoulder & he kept his head on mine, holding my hand securely in his. We were silent for a long time; sitting next to each other. "Naina...", he voiced softly. "Hmmmmm...", I didn't want to talk as I was loving this closeness & silence between us. "Kya tumhari papa se koi baat hui, hamare rishtey ko lekar." I stiffened next to him & he looked down at me, "Bolo na Naina. Aaj jab se unhe hamare rishtey ke baare mein pataa chala hai, woh ekdum se khamosh ho gaye hai. Unhone koi reaction hi nahi diya. Na toh wohhh khush hue aur na dukhi. Ekdum se blank ho gaye the Naina..."

What should I tell him, when I myself don't know what is going on in his mind? Should I tell him that I just had a chat with him about this a while ago? But then that wasn't fair. I wanted my father to accept Sameer for who he is & for that he needs to see the good & beautiful side of my Sameer.

"Naina... Kuch bolo na. Kya main Papa ko pasand nahi hun?" I instantly replied, "Arey aisa nahi hai Sameer. Papa aise hi hai. Unhe thoda time dijiye. Ek baar wohh aapko acche se jaan lenge na, fir sab thik ho jaayega." "Hmmmm... Tum thik keh rahi ho Naina. Aise achanak toh woh mujhe accept nahi kar sakte na. Aakhir apni laadli beti ki zindagi ka sawaal hai."

I exhaled in relief & then closed my eyes. I was feeling sleepy because of the medicines. When I got up, I was sleeping in my bedroom. It only meant that Sameer had carried me to my room. I blushed & went to freshen up. When I went downstairs, I saw Maa & Nanu sitting with my parents. They were chatting while having tea.

"Arey Naina... Uth gayi. Chal aa jaa, Chai pee le. Ekdum fresh ho jaayegi." I joined them & was searching for Sameer. "Sameer ko dhoond rahi hai?", my mother whispered in my ear. I just nodded, "Wohh abhi abhi baahar gaya hai. Thodi der mein aa jaayega." I wondered where he went without informing me.

My mobile chimed with a message. It was from my better half, it read, "Hey sweetheart... Main thoda kaam se office aaya hun. Kuch important papers sign karne the. Dinner tak waapis aa jaunga. Till then miss me. Muuaaahhhh..." I blushed reading that message & then I saw everyone smiling at me except my father.

Sameer arrived home just before dinner time & joined us. The dinner was a quiet affair where Sameer updated Nanu about the recent projects. Once it was done, everyone retired to their rooms. During dinner, I had seen papa glancing towards Sameer several times. I wish I could know what was going in his mind.

Sameer as usual came to my room & made me sleep...

SAMEER

I knew something was going on in her father's mind. But what? After dinner, I went to Naina's room as usual & made her sleep or else she won't sleep & would escape to terrace. Once she was deep in her slumber, I left towards the terrace. I don't know why but I needed to find solace today.

I opened the lock of the terrace & sat on the swing as always. I was looking at the stars & moon, when I felt someone's presence. I turned to find Naina's father walking towards me. He sat next to me & gazed at the stars above. We sat in silence for few more moments & asked, "Uncle... Aapko so jaana chahiye. Bohot raat ho gayi hai. Aur flight ki thakaan bhi hogi na?"

"Main thik hun Sameer. Mujhe neend nahi aa rahi thi. Isliye yahaan chalaa aaya." We gazed at the stars above for a while. I heard his voice, "Sameer... Tum jaanna nahi chahoge ki meri tumhare aur Naina ke rishte par kya raai hai?" I looked at him, "Maine dekha tha uncle ki aapne subah se hamare rishtey par kuch nahi kahaa. Main aapse poochne bhi waala tha par office se phone aa gaya aur mujhe meeting mein jaana pada. Ummmm... Uncle main aapko sirf yahi keh sakta hun ki main Naina se bohot pyaar karta hun aur usse hamesha khush rakhunga."

"Jaanta hun Sameer. Main sab jaanta hun. Kaise tumne har baar Naina ki pasand ke anusaar hi sab kiya hai. Fir wohh uska favourite red velvet cake ho, ya fir puraane gaane sunne ki aadat. Tumne hamesha Naina ko hi apni priority banaaye hai. Jab dophar ko Swati aur Preeti ne sab bataaya, tab ehsaas hua ki meri nanhi si jaan ko ab meri protection ki zarurat nahi hai. Uski zindagi mein koi aa gaya hai jisne meri tarah usse apni priority banaya hai."

I looked closely at him. I could see his grey hair & wrinkles around his eyes. I could still feel that something was bothering him. "Uncle. Mujhe aisa kyun lag raha hai ki aapko aur bhi kuch kehna hai." He stood up from the swing & walked a little. I followed him & stopped right behind him. He turned facing me.

He took a deep breath & spoke, "Kya tum Naina se sach mein pyaar karte ho? Uska hamesha saath doge?" I nodded, "Haann uncle. Main Naina se bohot pyaar karta hun aur hamesha uska saath dunga.", I said confidently. "Kya tum uska tab bhi saath doge, jab tumhe pataa chale ki usse myeloma cancer hai."

I stood rooted to the spot. No... This can't be true. My Naina... No. no. no... It can't happen. "Nahi... Main yeh maan hi nahi sakta ki meri Naina ko koi bimaari hai. Aap jhooth bol rahe hai uncle. Aisa nahi ho sakta." He kept his hand on my shoulder & spoke, "Naina ka Canada se aane se pehle, hum sab ne health check-up karvaaya tha. Uske jaane ke baad mujhe reports mile. Jab doctor se milne gaya tab unhone yeh sab bataaya. Kya tum yeh jaanne ke baad bhi meri Naina ka saath doge?"

Unknown to uncle, Naina had heard the entire conversation & made a run towards the stairs. I saw her the moment she came & stood outside the terrace door. I closed my eyes asking God for strength & replied calmly, "Mera pyaar saccha hai uncle. Agar aapko lagta hai ki yeh sab jaanne ke baad, main Naina ko chod dunga. Toh yeh aapki galatfehmi hai. Main bohot pyaar karta hun Naina se, apni jaan se bhi jyada. Main uska har haal mein, hamesha saath dunga."

"Uncle. Kya Rama aunty ko yeh sab pataa hai?" He shook his head. "Aap mujhe Naina ke reports dijiye. Main world ke top doctor se uska ilaaj karvaunga. Main meri Naina ko kuch nahi hone dunga. Yeh mera vaada hai aapse." He stood there in front of me & cried... I controlled my own tears & consoled him "Uncle. Aap please roiye mat. Main hun aap sab ke saath. Hum milkar Naina ko thik kar denge."

He smiled & patted my back, "Uski zarurat nahi hai Sameer. Kyunki Naina ko kuch nahi hua hai. Thik hai hamari Naina. Main toh bas tumhari pariksha le raha tha. Dekh raha tha ki tum kab tak Naina ka saath doge. Koi myeloma cancer nahi hai Naina ko." I fisted my palms in anger but I was relieved to hear that my Naina was safe. But then again, another thought struck me. Naina had heard our conversation till her father said that she had myeloma cancer.

"Uncle. Wohhh... Naine ne sab sunn liya hai. Jab aapne bataya ki usse myeloma cancer hai, tab woh yahin terrace ke baahar khadi thi. Yeh sunne ke baad woh chali gayi.", I said controlling my anger on him. How could a father even say this about his own daughter, that too, just to check how much I love her? This is insane, completely insane.

I ran to Naina's room & thanked God that she hadn't locked her room. I opened the door swiftly & saw her crying on the bed. I took her in my arms & rocked her back & forth. How could I tell her that his father had lied about her health, just to test our love?

Her father too entered the room & saw us together. But didn't say anything. I didn't have a heart to say anything to Naina so I remained quiet. I knew if I spoke anything now, my anger would find its way & I would shout on her father. So, I kept hugging her & she kept crying in my arms. My heart was breaking watching her every tear that was rolling down her cheeks.

I peeked at her father who blinked his eyes in assurance. "Naina... Beti meri taraf dekho." She looked at him with her misty eyes which was breaking my heart every second. "Papa... Kya sach mein mujhe myeloma cancer hai? Aur aapne mujhse inti badi baat kyun chupaayi?" I closed my eyes at her questions. I don't know what she would do when she would know that his father had lied about it.

"Naina... Meri baat dhyan se sunn. Tujhe kuch nahi hua hai. Maine yeh sab isiliye kahaa tha taaki main Sameer ke pyaar ko parakh sakun. Maine tujhse kaha tha ki main usse parakhna chahta hun. Main bas wohi kar raha tha. Tujhe kuch nahi hua mere bacche. Tu thik hai. Bilkul thik hai." She looked at me & I nodded, "Uncle sach keh rahe hai Naina. Tumhare terrace se jaane ke baad unhone mujhe bhi yahi kahaa. Tum thik ho Naina. Kuch nahi hua hai tumhe."

She didn't react at all. Her father continued, "Naina... Sameer sach mein tumse bohot pyaar karta hai. Aaj usne yeh saabit kar diya. I'm sorry Sameer beta. Par mujhe yeh karna pada. Naina meri ek lauti laadli beti hai. Bohot pyaar karta hun apni beti se. Toh tumhe soupne se pehle, mujhe mere dil ko bhi toh manana tha ki tum uss ke laayak ho bhi yaa nahi. Meri beti ka haath yunhi thodi tumhe de deta."

"Aapne Sameer ke pyaar par shak kiya? Hamare pyaar par shak kiya papa? Aap aisa kaise kar sakte hai? Maanti hun ki aap mere papa hai aur aapko pura hakk hai, par fir bhi aapko kisine yeh hakk nahi diya ki aap hamare pyaar par ungli uthaaye. Yeh kehne se pehle aapne ek baar bhi socha ki Sameer par yaa mujhpar kya beetegi. Main jaanti hun jab aapne yeh kahaa hoga na, tab kaise mere Sameer ka dil poori tarah se toota hoga. Aap aisa kaise kar sakte hai papa? Aise kaun parakhta hai?"

I rubbed her back, "Naina... Shant ho jao. Jo bhi hua usse bhool jao. Uncle ne jo bhi kiya wohh tumhare bhale ke liye kiya hai. Unki niyyat ekdum sacchi thi. Ek baap ka apni beti par poora hakk hota hai Naina. Aur ussi hakk se unhone meri pariksha li. Toh please ab tum shaant ho jao. Aur so jao. Bohot late ho gaya hai."

I turned to her father, "Uncle. Main yeh toh nahi kahunga ki aapne jo kiya wohh thik tha ya nahi. Par aage se please koi jhooth mat boliyega jisse kisiko dard ho. Naina ne sahi kaha. Jab aapne mujhse kahaa ki usse myeloma cancer hai, toh mera dil baith gaya tha darr ke maare. Aisa lagaa ki main apni Naina ko dard mein kaise dekh paaunga. Aas paas ke logon se toh bacha leta hun par iss bimari se kaise bachaunga meri Naina ko."

I let my tears flow finally, "Uncle. Meri zindagi mein pyaar ki bohot ehmiyat hai. Meri Naina ki bohot ehmiyat hai. Main chahe kuch bhi ho, kaise bhi haalat ho aage, par main aapki beti, meri Naina ka saath kabhi nahi chodunga. Naina meri Jaan hai. Usse main khudse jyada sambhaal kar rakhunga."

Naina hugged me tightly, "I Love You Sameer... Main bhi aapka hamesha saath nibhaungi, har kadam par aapke saath rahungi." I hugged her tightly too. We didn't know when her father left the room. I kept rubbing her back & whispered sweet nothings in her ear. "Sameer... I'm sorry. Papa ne jo bhi kiya uske liye main aapse maafi maangti hun."

I kept my finger on her lips, "Naina... Uncle tumhare Papa hai. Haan mujhe bhi gussa aaya tha jab pataa chala ki unhone tumhari bimaari ke baare mein humse jhooth bola. Par ab lagta hai ki unhone jo bhi kiya wohh unki nazro mein sahi tha. Shaayad main bhi apne honewale damaad ko aise hi parkhun. Shayaad isse bhi badtar." I raised my eyebrows at her & she punched me on my chest, "Aap bhi na Sameer. Abhi toh hamari shaadi bhi nahi hui hai aur aap kahaan daamad tak pohonch gaye."

"Toh meri Naina ko mujhse shaadi karne ki jaldi ho rahi hai kyun?" She again punched me & hid her face in my chest shyly. I knew what I had to do now. "Chalo ab so jao. Bohot raat ho gayi hai. Agar ab waapis uncle yahaan aa gaye na, toh mujhe dhakke maar ke baahar nikaal denge. Kahenge ki meri beti ke kamre mein itni raat ko kya kar rahe ho?"

"Sameer... Aap thodi der rahiye na, mujhe neend nahi aa rahi." I had the solution for this. I made her sleep on her bed & sang a song for her,

Pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho...

Pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho...

Jeevan meethi pyaas yeh kehti ho...

Pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho...

Har shyam aankhon par tera aanchal lehraaye...

Har raat yaadon ki baarat le aaye...

Main saans leta hoon, teri khushboo aati hai...

Ek mehka mehka sa paigaam laati hai...

Meri dil ki dhadkan bhi tere geet gaati hai...

Pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho...

Jeevan meethi pyaas yeh kehti ho...

Pal pal dil ke paas tum rehti ho...

She was asleep within minutes. I chuckled, "Yeh ladki bhi na... Paagal..." I murmured a goodnight & kissed her cheek. I went back to my room & slept.

I got up the next day as usual & joined the rest for breakfast. Naina had again made aloo parathas for me & I was just loving the attention that she was bestowing on me. But the atmosphere at the dining table seemed tensed. Naina wasn't talking to her father while the rest were exchanging glances amongst themselves.

I somehow felt that everyone knew about what had transpired between us last night. We were just done with the breakfast & I was about to leave for office, when Naina's father called me, "Sameer... Zara ruko. Mujhe tumse baat karni hai." Everyone around us stopped their work & were entirely focused on us.

"Ji boliye uncle.", I said in a casual tone. "Beta main tumse kal raat ke baare mein baat karna chahta hun. Wohhh darasal main yeh kehna chahta hun ki kal maine raat ko jo bhi kahaa, uske liye main tumse maafi maangna chahta hun." "Uncle... Aapko maafi maangne ki koi zarurat nahi hai. Agar main aapki jagah hota toh shaayad main bhi yahi karta. Toh aap please maafi mat mangiye. Badon ke haath sirf aashirwaad dene ke liye uthne chahiye, maafi maangne ke liye nahi."

I had already forgiven him last night. I understood the reason behind his behavior & I wasn't offended at all. I knew Naina didn't like the way her father behaved with me since yesterday. And she was upset with him.

"Naina... Yahaan aao." I called her & she was beside me in a flash. "Maine tumse kal raat ko hi kahaa tha aur ab bhi keh rahaa hun. Jo bhi uncle ne kiya, wohh tumhare bhale ke liye hi kiya hai. Toh please iske liye tumhe apne papa se naaraaz hone ki zarurat nahi hai. Toh kal jo bhi hua usse bhool jao aur aage badho apne parivaar ke saath. Yun naaraz rehkar kisiko kuch nahi milega sivaay taklif ke. Tumhare papa tumse bohot pyaar karte hai Naina aur main samajhta hun ki unka mujhe parakhna bohot hadd tak sahi bhi tha, aakhir unki ek lauti beti ki baat hai. Kyun sahi kahaa na?"

Naina was crying by the time I finished speaking. I gestured her to go to her father & she did. She hugged him & said sorry. Even uncle kept saying sorry for hurting us. The scene left everyone teary eyed.

I was about to leave for office, when uncle called me out again, "Sameer..." I turned, "Jee uncle..." He smiled & hugged me, "Welcome to our family. Aur yeh uncle uncle kehna band karo. Rama ko mummy bula rahe ho aur mujhe uncle? Yeh kaunsa logic hua? Ab se mujhe Naina ki tarah papa hi bulaana."

I was on cloud nine. This meant that he had accepted our relationship. I hugged him again, "Papaji... Thank you so much. Aap nahi jaante ki aapne mujhe kitni badi khushi di hai aaj. Thank you. Thank you so much..." He patted my back & whispered, "Meri beti ko propose kab kar rahe ho?"

This left me blushing & he laughed out loudly surprising everyone. I & Naina left for office while the others were going to visit some temple today. Once in the car, Naina asked me, "Aap khush toh hai na?" I smiled the widest, "Main aaj bohot bohot bohot khush hun Naina. Aaj finally tumhare parents ne bhi mujhe accept kar liya. Ab main sabko bataa sakta hun ki tum meri ho, sirf meri."

Now I won't allow anyone to call her names & she would get what is rightfully hers. It's time for everyone to know that who is she in my life & where she belongs. And I will make sure to let the whole world know...

RAKESH AGARWAL

I was relieved the day I saw Naina after so many days. My princess had never been away from us even for a day. And now she is been staying afar for more than few weeks. It was hard for me to send her to an unknown country altogether but she had almost pleaded & begged that she wanted to do something on her own in India. We gave in to her pleads & here she was on her own.

At least I was a bit relieved that she was going to stay at Vishakha's house. I've known her since I met Rama. She was her best friend. She had accompanied us many times & I too knew her personally. I knew that she would take care of my princess more than us.

Once it happened that I heard Rama's talks with Vishakha over the phone. They were planning to get Naina married to her son, Sameer. Rama had tried to convince me many times that he was the perfect match for our girl. But I never fell for it. I wanted to check if he really was the best life partner for her.

Now that I was here, I wanted to test him. Honestly speaking, I knew that he was a pure gentleman. He had called me many times earlier to know about Naina's preferences so that he could make her comfortable. But just being a gentleman wasn't enough to be my princess's prince.

When he declared that they loved each other, I wasn't shocked. He was quite handsome & his mannerisms were up to the mark. I was already aware that my daughter would fall for his charms, after all he was Vishakha's son. Everyone had accepted their relation, except me. I wasn't against them but being a father, I had my reasons to be protective of my daughter.

My doubts were cleared when their friends Swati & Preeti visited us at the afternoon, when we came to know about the office rumors & how Sameer protected my Naina. Well, I hadn't expected that from him so soon.

Naina had come to my room to ask me if I was happy with their relationship. I didn't answer her but I told her that I still didn't know Sameer much & I will surely test him. I had caught them in the kitchen after lunch where he had held my Naina in his arms. Being a father, I shouldn't have liked it, I should've shouted at them. But the love I saw in their eyes for each other left me speechless.

So, I thought to test his love for her the same night. Rama was already asleep & I kept tossing & turning on the bed. I wanted some fresh air, so I came in the living room. At that time, I saw Sameer heading upstairs, probably to the terrace. I followed him as I knew what I had to do.

We sat there on the swing & kept talking for a while & then I told him that Naina was suffering from myeloma cancer. I saw the shock on his face but the determination he had to cure my daughter again rendered me speechless. He was ready to take care & responsibility of Naina even if she was suffering from a non-curable disease.

I was left spellbound with his behavior & the pure love he had for my princess. With this, I knew that he was the best life partner my Naina could get. No one could love her more than him. He proved his selfless love. But when I told him the truth that Naina wasn't diagnosed with any disease, I could see the relief on his face but also, I saw his clenched fists that proved he was angry with my lie.

When he told me that Naina had heard our half conversation, my heart panicked. I saw him running towards her room & I followed him to her room. The scene I saw pricked me straight in my heart. I never meant to hurt the poor souls. I was just testing Sameer if he was right for my daughter.

Sameer held my Naina in his arms & rubbed her back consoling her, speaking with all the love he had for my daughter. Naina was upset with me for lying to them & hurting Sameer in the process. But I was surprised that he spoke to her in my favor & asked her to forgive me.

He also told me in clear words that I shouldn't lie to anyone & I had no right to hurt anyone unnecessarily. He promised me that he would love my daughter till eternity. They hugged each other & I left her room quietly, giving the lovebirds their own time.

The next morning, I had told everyone about the previous night. Vishakha & Jayprakash uncle didn't say anything, but my lovely wife was furious. She scolded me in front of them & asked me how could I do something like that. By the time her shouting was over, Naina had joined us downstairs.

She didn't utter a word to me & went to make breakfast in the kitchen. I knew that maybe in testing Sameer, I lost my daughter's trust. I saw how Naina was taking care of him with his breakfast. How could I miss their emotions & love? After breakfast, I did the right thing & apologized to Sameer.

I was stunned when he said that he would've done something like that if he was in my place. He asked Naina to forgive me & told her that it was my right to do so, after all I was her father. She forgave me & both of them bent down to take my blessings. I knew that Sameer hadn't proposed to her yet. He was waiting to get our approval. And I was more than glad to give that.

Now I was waiting for the moment when Sameer would propose my princess & make her his forever...

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Lovely update loving tis side of rakesh being a father testing his love is very nice and he apologize for a lie and her forgive him is nice and he accept them with whole heartily u pen down their emotions very well I'm eagerly waiting for his proposal excited for next pls update next part soon

Naina ko cancer wali baat padke mein darr gyi...