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After experiencing a beautiful sight at night, Abhi and Pragya went to their respective rooms and slept for a while. They were aware that they have to leave in morning and have to reach their home about mid afternoon.

Pragya lazily placed her hand on her mobile to stop the alarm. She quickly got down from the bed and went to fresh up. She came back from the washroom and found Jhanvi, still sleeping by covering her head with the pillow.

Pragya sighs seeing this lazy bird and went to see the sun rise. She is so particular in these things like sight seeing, picnic, temple visit and everything. She doesn't like when someone ignored the nature's beauty, and the plan they made before starting the journey. She is a perfect planner.

Pragya reached the corridor and finds Abhi standing near the window who is sipping his coffee waiting for the sunrise. Abhi turns to his left casually and noticed Pragya standing there already looking at him.

Pragya smilingly walked towards him and hugged him, "Good morning"

"Good morning", Abhi chuckling hugs her.

"You are sure I would come here?", Pragya says as she thought like that.

"I was hoping"

"Oh! But it seems you are more confident about it", Pragya cheekily says pointing at the other coffee mug.

Abhi chuckles and gives that coffee to her. Pragya takes the coffee and kissed his cheek as she stands beside him with their hands entwined waiting for the sunrise.

"Where are others? No one came here!", Pragya asks frowning as she finished her coffee.

"Purab will come after fresh up, bulbul is a lazy goose and Raghav, I have no clue", Abhi says shaking his head as he takes the coffee mug from her and placed it aside.

"Jhanvi also same, lazy goose"

Abhi smiles seeing her as she slides her head on his shoulder and looks through the window by holding his hand.

Raghav was moving towards Abhi's room and finds Jhanvi, who is walking in half sleep rubbing her eyes.

"What are you doing here?", Jhanvi asks him yawning.

"To see Purab and Abhishek and good morning", Raghav answers her smiling.

"It still feels like night", Jhanvi sleepily says, "Anyway, did you see Pragya? She is not in room"

"She might be in the corridor", Raghav guessed.

"That girl is so strict, you know. Poor Abhi, don't know how he gonna manage her through his whole life. Wait... Abhi is also not here. What if they are together and he is trying to propose her", Jhanvi says as she came fully awake when she thought about them.

Something sparked in Raghav's mind, he had decided to talk with Jhanvi about Neil's wish. Damn!! How can he forget this?

"Let me check", Jhanvi says and turns to go.

"There is something I need to tell you, Jhanvi", Raghav says making her stop and turn back.

"Yes, tell me", Jhanvi asks curiously seeing his serious face.

*******

Jhanvi's POV,

Hi, my dear diary...

You know what happened today? Something really different, something which makes me to scare always. Marriage talk!! You know who initiated that talk? Raghav!!

Yes. Raghav talked with me about my marriage. Not only mine, his too. Ours marriage. Can you able to believe it? Because I couldn't at that time. I was too shocked to react when Raghav said dad wishes to get me married to Raghav.

I accept, he is a nice guy, kind hearted and a genuine person. But marriage!! I wasn't sure. I can't ruin both of our lives because of my one wrong step. Marriage is not a game, it means commitment for lifetime with full of dedication.

Am I matured enough to handle all this? I don't think so. But you believe, I took a different step in my life shocking all my family members.

Flashback...

Raghav finally talked with Jhanvi about Neil's wish. Jhanvi was surprised and shocked as well. When her dad talked with Raghav about this? His he serious about this marriage topic?

When she heard Raghav's determined and crystal clear voice, she understood he was saying the truth. She didn't answer his question of, "What is your opinion about this?"

Instead she walks away from there while Raghav follows her as he thought she misunderstood him. All of them quickly left from Gokarna on jhanvi's insistence as she refused to give them answer.

Once they landed on Mumbai, Pragya and Purab left to their home while Abhi, Jhanvi, bulbul and Raghav went to Khanna mansion. Abhi asked Raghav and bulbul about jhanvi's wierd behaviour but bulbul doesn't know while Raghav doesn't reply.

Jhanvi entered inside her home and calls out loudly, "Dad... Dad... Where are you, dad?"

Neil comes down hearing her sound followed by Ragini.

Jhanvi goes near him and asks, "You wants me to marry Raghav?"

Ragini and others looks surprised, Neil turns to Raghav and sees him looking so confused.

"Answer me, dad", Jhanvi asks calmly.

"You come with me", Neil takes her with him and makes her sit on the couch while he takes his place opposite to her.

"Now tell me. Yes or no?", Jhanvi asked him.

"Yes. I want you to marry him. Only if you want to. No compulsion", Neil replies holding her hand.

"Then why didn't you asked me this directly? Why you approached Raghav before me? Don't you trust me"

"No... No... I thought it will be awkward for you both to meet if one of you doesn't want to get married. I don't want to cause that situation and moreover I know my daughter, she won't say no for my wish. That's why I talked with him and he said he is fine with it only if you accept it. I thought he is the perfect match for you", Neil justifies.

"So much happened! Raghav, you didn't tell me either?", Abhi asks shocked.

"What do you think about him, Abhi?", Jhanvi asks standing in her place.

"Raghav?", Abhi asks her confused while Jhanvi nods. He continues, "He is good guy, my good friend and I always liked him. I think you should think about it. Because I know he will take good care of you"

Jhanvi looks at Raghav and asks, "What are you thinking about this marriage topic, Raghav?"

"I... I was surprised at first. But when sir asked me , I couldn't find any reason to say no. I thought we would work", Raghav answers genuinely.

Jhanvi sits back on her place and thinks for a while. She doesn't want to make any hasty decision and regret later. All looked at eachother's face curiously expecting a good answer from her.

After thinking wisely, Jhanvi says, "Dad, I don't want to make any decision now and regret later. You know me, I can't make any good decision. So I think we need to get to know eachother apart from these official greetings to decide about marriage. I like him, no doubts in that. But that is not enough for a marriage. We'll spend time together and decide things. I don't want him to sacrifice his life for me or for you"

All looks at her surprised. Everyone thought Jhanvi is not matured enough, but here she is speaking like she lived her life for more years than her actual age.

"I know Raghav respects you a lot, he will do as you say. But I don't want him to chose me because of any compulsion or take me as granted. If he is choosing me, then it has to be for me. So I think, we'll spend sometime with eachother for an year, get to know about us more and then decide. Are you both fine with my decision?", Jhanvi asks Neil and Raghav.

Raghav was still surprised by her talks and replies, "I am fine"

"Dad?", Jhanvi asks turning to Neil.

"Don't know when my daughter turned so matured like this? Now I am relieved that you can handle your life wisely, Jhanvi", Ragini hugs her with happy tears.

"Oh Please, mom. Even I am surprised, don't make me conscious", Jhanvi replies chuckling.

"I am happy you accepted for marriage. I am ok with whatever decision you both take", Neil says smiling.

"That means... Jhanvi di and Raghav bhaiya are going to date eachother and then marriage?", Bulbul  asked excitedly.

"Don't mess the relationship, pagal ladki. If Jhanvi is your di then Raghav will become jiju", Abhi says teasingly.

"Oh yes... Then from now on I will call him as jiju?", Bulbul asked jumping.

Everyone laughs seeing her excitement while bulbul hugs Jhanvi.

End of flashback...

Can you believe it? I am still surprised regarding my words and decision. Still, I made this decision and I think we would work.

The two important men of my life, my dad and my Abhi thinks Raghav will be perfect for me. Then there is no another turn for me to say no. They both can never be wrong in thinking about my life.

I gave them full rights to think about my life and they gave me freedom to decide my life. Isn't it good? I like Raghav, and I think he likes me too.

Now we will take everything slow and decide calmly. Let's see what life stores for us...

End of POV...

"Really?", Pragya asks Abhi excitedly when he called her.

"Yes. You won't believe me if I say jhanu behaved and decided things so wisely", Abhi replies smiling as he get settled on his balcony couch.

"Isn't that a good sign?", Pragya asks settling herself on bed.

"What sign?", Abhi question back her confused.

"To get married. She became a big girl now", Pragya says chuckling resting her head on her pillow.

"Oh! Even you are so matured than her. Don't you think it's time for marriage?", Abhi asks teasingly placing his leg on the Ottoman.

"Mr... Relax... ok? Don't day dream. We have long time to think about it", Pragya replies smiling facing the ceiling.

"Do we?", Abhi asks her looking at the stars.

"Hmm... So what is your thought about her marriage?"

"To be honest, I don't know. I grew up with her, and the sudden thought of she going away from us is making me feel so strange"

"It happens. Don't you think she will drag Raghav bhaiya into your house at the very first day of their marriage?", Pragya asks chuckling.

"Oh! I didn't think of that. She will definitely do that. Then Raghav is going to be ghar jamai?", Abhi says laughing.

Pragya laughs hearing his comment.

"Do one thing. Connect through video call, Pragya", Abhi says.

"Why?", Pragya asks confused.

"I want to see you. Call me", Abhi gently orders.

"Does your phone have any problem? Or your talking time is over? Can't you do it?", Pragya asks him continuously and she realised the call was disconnected.

Pragya, with disappointment thought to place the phone back and sleep, that's when Abhi video called her.

"What now?", Pragya asks by giving support to her mobile with a pillow.

"Oh! You all set to sleep?", Abhi asks taking a cushion and placing it on his lap.

"Yeah. I sleep by this time", Pragya answers sliding her hand under her head.

"Ok then go to sleep. I will see you tomorrow"

"No no. You talk, anyways I am not sleepy too"

"What if you slept while I am talking?"

"Possible. If that happens, then you cut the call and go to sleep. Good night in advance"

Abhi chuckles hearing her. She is always genuine to him, and for others too. That is one of the special things about Pragya. She never leave anything incomplete.

Abhi and Pragya talk with eachother and as she said, Pragya slept in no time. Abhi smiles seeing her sleeping face. He kissed his fingers and placed it on Pragya's face on his mobile and disconnects the call after wishing good night to sleeping Pragya.

He was about to sleep, but before that he thought to check on Jhanvi. Abhi reached her room and found her busy in writing her diary.

"Still writing your unbelievable today's stunt?", Abhi asks her dumping himself on the couch.

"Finished almost. You are still awake?", Jhanvi asks closing her diary.

"Before sleeping I want to tell you something", Abhi says sitting straight.

"Yes?"

"For the first time in your life, you took a great decision and I am very happy with it", Abhi answers smiling.

Jhanvi smiles, "Good night"

Abhi stands as he hits her head slightly, "Good night"

********

Next day, Abhi thought to see Pragya so he went to her home without informing her. He was about to ring the bell, he found the door is open. He pokes his head inside and silently moved inside and found none.

Abhi walks further inside and finally found Pragya sitting in hall and watching cartoon in TV. He silently went behind her and closed her eyes.

"What are you doing here?", Pragya asks surprised when she touched his hands, which are closing her eyes.

"How did you find me?", Abhi asks removing his hand as he moves to sit beside her.

Pragya hugs him, she looks up to him and replies, "I know you"

"Watching Cartoon? You are not a kid", Abhi says shaking his head as he hugged her.

"Is there any rule only kids can watch cartoon? Even I can", Pragya says sitting back properly and resumed to watch the show.

Abhi looks around and asks, "No one is at home? Are you alone?"

Pragya shooks her head as yes without looking away from the TV. She answers, "Dad is at office, Mom and Purab went to an painting exhibition. Just now maid went to buy groceries. And wait... How did you entered in?"

"I think your maid doesn't lock the door properly. That's why", Abhi answers but Pragya was still looking at the TV.

"Oh ok"

"Ok, I will leave then", Abhi stands up to go but Pragya holds his hand to stop him.

"Just now you came and going back so soon?", Pragya asks still looking at the TV.

"Then look at me and talk"

"Just 2 minutes. The show is going to end"

Abhi sighs and rests his head on her shoulder and glanced the clock. As she said the show ended, and she turns back to look at him.

"You want coffee? Wait I'll make some", Pragya starts to move.

"Even I am coming", Abhi follows her to the kitchen.

Pragya was taking coffee powder from the cupboard and Abhi enters in the kitchen.

"Only coffee?", Abhi asks leaning on the door.

"Snacks? What shall I make?", Pragya thinks.

"Something like... What about samosas?"

Pragya sadly nods and says, "I can't. Everytime I try, the fillings were spilling out from the stuffing"

"I can do it. You just help me and we'll cook together"

"Ok", Pragya replies excitedly and starts to get the necessary ingredients.

Pragya prepared the dough while Abhi made the stuffing. Abhi stands behind her and helped her in filling the stuffing and once it was done perfectly, Pragya excitedly fries the samosas.

Both of them sat together in the balcony with their coffees and samosas.

"So nice. Amazing samosas", Pragya says munching it.

Abhi sips his coffee and replies, "Thanks for the coffee. The best"

"It's best to have cooking known husband!", Pragya says dreamily.

"Oye, don't imagine too much. I can cook only few dishes. I am not a master chef like you are imagining", Abhi says putting his hand over her shoulder feeling the cool breeze looking outside.

"No problem, I am not going to eat your head when you don't cook for me. Anyways there will be maid to cook, even Ragini aunty do cooking right?"

Abhi turns to facing her and says, "Pragya... We are not going to stay there after marriage"

"What? Why? They are your family!", Pragya asks shocked.

"They are, but still... I want to fulfill my parents dream too. You know, they wanted to see me and bulbul living happily in our home, where we grew up, we used to live. But now... I never went there after shifting to Khanna mansion, but before leaving my home, I have decided that I will return back and stay there forever once I got married"

Pragya nods understanding his feelings as he is emotionally attached to his home.

"I still believe my parents are there. In that house. So I hired a maid personally, she keeps the house clean but she is not allowed inside my parents room. Because I feel they are always there and I don't like anyone to enter inside their room. You know..."

"I can understand. You don't want to change anything through which you might feel their aura, and the feel of your parents presence... that is no more there. Right?", Pragya asks him.

Abhi nods smiling for her understanding nature. He says, "I was planning to take you there someday"

"When?", Pragya questions excitedly.

"Don't know... But soon", Abhi says as he pulled her for a hug.

Pragya giggles as she hugged him and asks, "Even bulbul is coming with us to our home after our marriage, right?"

"Obviously. Neil uncle and Ragini aunty may not allow us, not feel happy about our decision... But we'll make them understand", Abhi answers kissing her temple.

"I want to see your parents. If they were here, would they liked me?", Pragya asks looking into his eyes.

"No doubts in that. They would have surely loved you", Abhi replies smiling. Pragya smiles seeing his smile.

To be continued...

With love,

Sweety