Reshu,

The marriage turned out to be beautiful event with me and Shikha supervising it. Neha's mother kept thanking us every minute for all the help. I felt a kind of satisfaction which I haven't felt before. We had confronted the appointed wedding planner about her malpractices , resulting her getting fired and we stepping in. 

Initially  I thought Yash would be mad as I got busy and couldn't spend time with him, but he surprised me by joining me. He kept praising me proudly among his peers. I felt like a queen, someone who has been adored and loved most in the world. I was actually on the moon, I kept hopping around all energised doing my work with double enthusiasm.

I have grown comfortable with Yash's parents, his mom is such an angle. She asked me about my work and heard every word enthusiastically. She even gave us few ideas and I am going to implement few. She suggested us to make the notes of age old rituals which are gradually on there verge of extinction. People these days go by what priests or television follows. It would be amazing if we offer the services with the priests who could perform it correctly. She suggested that we learn different ritual of different cultures of out country which would help us expand. Shikha there an then decided to gets priests from different communities to get enrolled with us. She even kept tailing aunty around the house learning about the some of the old rituals of their community. 

I smiled at her enthusiasm moving out on to the verendha, admiring the small garden Yash's father had set here. He himself takes care of it. I made a mental note to be a part of everything in this house. I have already accepted them as my family, ''admiring the nature.'' Uncle asked walking towards his plants. I smiled and followed him, ''You love gardening''

''Yes, and since I am retired I get time to pursue my hobby.'' He replied with a child like excitement. He briefed me the names , varieties and also about the conditions best for the the present plants in his garden. 

''Will you teach me?'' I asked suddenly feeling interested. 

He looked thoughtful, ''Only after you come here permanently.'' I blushed . He patted my head moving the discussion back to plants. I felt as if someone was watching me, my eyes turned and then went up. In the balcony of neighbouring house stood Namrata glaring down at me. I matched her stared for a minute, then smiled and waved. She ignored walking away. ''Stay away from her child, she has caused us lot of pain.'' Uncle warned

''I am aware, Yash tols me all.'' He nodded, ''Uncle, she is married are you aware about her husband.''

''Yes, she married a rich guy . he is actually good don't know why she left  him. Why do you ask.'' 

''Can you give me his details. I just don't want her to cause any trouble for us.'' I said with a smile on my face. He stared at me for a minute, his intelligent eyes scanned mine and then he smiled, ''Lets talk over a cup of tea.'' 

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''And who is so important in Delhi that you don't even care to spend time with me.'' Yash said with a pout. Quickly checking my look , I turned to him placing a peck on his lips, ''No one is more important than you. But this is important for us. And about spending time with you, I guess its only the day hours that we are little aloof.'' 

He pulled me closer , making me fall on him, ''You are leaving tomorrow, its me you should be spending your time with.'' My eyes stared down at him affectionately, wrapping an arm around his neck I pecked his cheek deep, ''I will be back soon.'' He smiled with a nod.

My eyes Shikha's who had been making a video of us , ''What are you doing?'' I asked.

''Collecting few things which would help me blackmail you guys.'' She replied with a smile . Passing my her , I lightly slapped her head. She made a face acting hurt. With a nod I walked out into the waiting cab.

Himanshu Vashisth turned out to be a punctual man, he was there before me. I shook hands with him taking a place opposite to him, ''Thanks for coming.''

''I had to, I know what Namrata is up to.'' He replied calm

''Question is Why?'' I came straight to the point.

''I don't know. I married her because I fell in love with her. All was fine for few days and then she started comparing me with her first boyfriend. I was aware of the scandel, but brushed it off as a childhood mistake. And then Yash returned, the weekend visit to her parents house turned out to be a never ending vacation. I tried persuading her, she rebuffed me and now my parents are asking for divorce.'' He said a little broken

I thought for a moment, my eyes went to the entrance. Shikha did her work, I waited for a minute, ''I suggest divorce her and find yourself another goof girl. Who realises your worth.''

''How dare you bi***'' Came Namrata's agitated voice as she lunged at me. I grabbed her arm twisting it around I pushed her hard to be caught by Himanshu. 

''why not? You are running behind a man who isn't interested in you. You are trying to mess with my life why shouldn't  I screw your life?'' I asked 

Turning to Himanshu I said in a serious tone, ''You actually deserve better. She cheated Yash for another guy, accused him of something he never did and now she is running behind a man who isn't interested in her, ignoring you who loves her unconditionally. '' Himanshu stayed quite , I turned my eyes to Namrata, ''If you think you take Yash away from me, you ought to be crazy. Just sit and think, you might lose your husband in chasing a guy who hates you with the depth of his heart.'' She stayed quite , glaring at me unfazed.

Picking my bag , I decided to leave. I was mid way to the exit when I made a turn and went back to Namrata, ''You can't have everything. Take this as a warning, I see you anywhere close to Yash, you will be famous over the internet with a juicy story. Yash Is Mine, ONLY MINE''

''Don't you dare'' Himanshu warned

''I would, if she dares to bother Yash again and trust me there is no one who has the guts to stop me.'' I meant every word I said there. Yash meant world to me, I care a damn she gets back with her husband or not. All I care is her out of my way. Once inside the cab, I smiled to myself. I felt proud of my job. Somewhere the old Reshu was returning, and all because of Yash. God! I missed myself.

''Reshu, do call me. If not as much as Yash ,at least once a week. '' My would be mother in law teased me. Shaking my head I hugged her, she made me feel so comfortable , her affection was so real. I am glad, I will be a part of this family.

''here you go, all packed.'' Shikha chirped with a broad smile. I stared at the extra bag added to our luggage , ''What's that?''

''Aunty packed home made snacks, don't eye them because I am not giving you a single bite.'' She warned grapping the bag and leaving all others for me.

Yash drove us back to the airport with a million dos & don'ts. Since it was a late evening flight, he was behaving like a guardian whose kids were travelling for the first time.

''I'll ring you once I am home.'' I said pecking his cheek. He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. He just wasn't ready to let go. He looked sad, ''I wish I could stop you''

''Its just few months Yash, we will be together.''

''Few months have multiple days hours and seconds.'' He replied little annoyed

''Why are you behaving so childish?''  I asked crossing my arms, pretending to be angry

he blinked , his expressions changed, ''Oh don't be angry. I just don't want you to go. Please Resh, I am sorry, don't be mad.'' He started ranting and I couldn't hold more. He stared at me as I laughed, ''Why are you laughing?''

''Why are you so scared of my anger Yash? I can never be mad at you my love.'' I said wrapping my arms around his neck. He wrapped his arms around my waist, ''You anger scares me, I still remember being punched for helping some unknown friend of mine. Since then I made sure I don't upset you. Even when I met you after six years, I was contemplating about hugging you or not. My conscious warned me against it, stating it could be my last mistake.''

 I laughed , going on my toes I hugged him tight, ''No worries, whenever you will hesitate  will take a step forward.'' We stayed quite for sometime, ''I wish, my parents agree soon.''

''They will trust me.'' he said rubbing my back

''Are you planning to fly us to Goa Yash?'' Shikha interrupted our moment cheekily, Yash let go of me, ''I wish I could, I would have flown daily to my girl.''

Shikha dramatically dabbed her eyes, ''Oh God! this couple is making me so emotional. We just rolled our eyes. ''hey Yash, give Amit my number. I need a time pass for sometime.''

Yash bowed accepting the request. We took leave walking in and he stood outside till we walked in to check in. I waved at him one final time, he threw a kiss at me before walking away. ''If you loved him that much what took you so long to accept.'' Shikha asked.

Shrugging my shoulders I replied, ''Sometimes we actually don't know what we want. At times we have it and yet never pay attention . Suddenly one day we realize what we have been searching all our life was right next to us, and everything turns beautiful .''

Shikha blinked, ''Is Amit the one I have been looking for all around.''

''Not him, he isn't a good guy. he will just play around till he is done. And in the end you will be the one all hurt.'' I reasoned

''What if he is the one left heart broken ? I am no less Resh''

''Still, you can't date him. I don't like that guy'' I concluded 

''But I like the guy. He has so much air about himself, he thinks he is handsome intelligent and can take any girl for a ride. In reality, he is dumb arrogant and idiot of the first order. He is under impression he had succeeded in winning me, he doesn't know I can sell him for 50 bugs.''

I stared at my friend cum room mate cum business partner in astonishment. She smiled and then we both laughed. Its true, fooling Shikha is next to impossible. She isn't just smart but can think what others can't Being the only girl in her family gave her a fair idea about how boys think.

We took a places and Shikha leaned on my shoulder, ''Resh, I am doing all for your wedding. No one else will interfere.'' Smiling I rested my head over hers, ''Done and I will do for yours, but please don't marry Amit.''

''Even if I do, trust me he would be a saint with a shining halo.'' That made us laugh. I am sure of it, if she decides to marry , she will mould the guy as per her will. Staring out of the window at the endless sky, I smiled recalling our moments in past week. Our nights in each other's arms, our shared words. I am missing him already. He has promised me that he would convince my parents, I just hope it isn't an upheaval task. Fingers crossed

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