S was in the kitchen thinking what to feed her insatiable Bahubali when he pulled her into his arms and hugged her. She struggled to free herself from his strong hold.

S: Uff...Pabsu pa... leave me!!! No, no, no... I won't agree for this...amma said nothing doing until marriage....

D: Ooohhh drama queen! Relax!
I know... even I come from a respectable family don't worry I won't do anything that will bring shame to both our families.Just a hug for now.

She stopped protesting and looked at him.

S: Oh ok.. then fine...

They hugged and stood in that position for sometime eyes closed and enjoying the feeling of being in each other's arms.

D: Sweetuuu ma.....

S: Pabsuuuu pa......

D: I love you....

S: Me too love you.....

D: I want to marry you this instant.

S: But you don't know how to tie thaali no...

D: So what? I'll get someone to tie it around your neck on my behalf. So simple.

S: Lazy Pabsu pa... will you make babies atleast ? Or you will get someone to do that on your behalf also ?

D: Never Sweetu ma !! That I will only do!! I won't allow anyone else!! I will show you Pabsu pa talents after our marriage. I promise to work hard and we'll make a lot of babies! Little supers like you and rebels like me.

S: Aaawww my Pabsu pa !

Her phone shrilled.

D: Who ?

S: Prashanti..

D: Your shadow. Put on speaker.

P: Congratulations Sweetamma !! So what is your beau saying ??

S: Huh.. uh... he is.. he is..

She looked at D who had his palm over his mouth trying not to laugh.

P: Ok ok.. I understand you must be busy. The function here just got over. I'll be there tomorrow. I'll meet you in person then we can talk. Send some pics of your engagement I want to see.

D gestured her to say ok.

S: Huh.. ok.. Prashi...

P: If your beau is beside, pass the phone I'll congratulate him also.

S: Huh.. don't want.. he's a shy.. mmm.. you come in person I'll explain...

But notorious D grabbed the phone and adjusted his voice to sound as someone different.

D: Hello...

P: Hello ! This is me Prashanti, Sweetu's best friend... Congratulations! I am so sorry I couldn't make it for your engagement...

D: Thank you. Prashanti... mmm... you designed the costumes for Bahubali right ?

P: Yes... myself and Rama garu..

D: Ohh... I've never seen such horrible designs in my life! What is that song, nananana something in that Sweety wore a blue saree even that joker fella had a similar costume in blue, uff!! It was too bright jarring to the eyes I had to wear my shades throughout the song.

P: But those were one of the best pieces... everyone liked it.

D: Yeah must be colour blind... oohh I hope you're not designing anything for our wedding I can't wear shades and sit beside her for rituals. Same lotus prints for everything. So boring.

P was obviously pissed off at his remarks but she abstained herself from reacting harshly as it was S's beau. She remained calm.

S:(Whisper) Pabsu pa, don't be so bad ! Give me the phone I'll tell her it is you.

D: (Whisper)Sssshhh wait Sweetu ma let me rile her up some more. Erm, Prashanti you're there ??

P: Yeah... tell me...

D: So do you still add salt instead of sugar in your payasam(kheer) ??

P: (mv: Huh, this only me Sweetu and Pabsu knows.How does he?? She would have told him ggrrr!!!) Erm...no....I..I got to go now. Could you pls pass the phone to Sweetamma?

Once, P brought payasam to the sets unknowingly adding salt instead of sweet. D tasted it first and teased her for her folly. This was only known to the trio.

(Note: This is made up incident and not real)

D: Oh sure. Bye bye!

S: Tell me da...

P: Uff !! I'm sorry to say da, he's a bad choice ! Such a snob!! Whole world has praises for Bb costumes but your would-be is only picking faults. Don't know how you're going to live with him. Did you tell him about the payasam incident ??

S: No..I mean yes, yes I only told him..

P: You need a smack from me then ! Why do you go and discuss all this with your beau ??

S: Erm...when we were talking I just casually said...

P: But his voice is very familiar anyways you send me your photos now. I'll talk to you later. Bye.

The call ended.

S: Oh no she's asking for engagement photos. What do we do now Pabsu pa ??

D: Baahh... I have a plan for that also!

Prashanti was sipping juice when she got a few texts.

P: Must be the engagement photos.

She called her daughter and some of her relatives who gathered around her to see S's engagement clicks.

P's daughter: Amma, amma...show me the photos fast I want to see how Sweety akka and her would-be look like!!!

P: Wait ma... let me...

She clicked on the images and gagged at her drink when she saw a selfie of S with D biting her cheek. She scrolled and saw another one in which S hugged D tightly, her lips pressed on the side of his neck and he grinning like he won a trophy. The next few pics also showed them in very close, intimate couple poses. All those around her were equally stupefied.

P's daughter: Huh, amma... that is Prabhas anna with akka! What's happening??

P realised there was a crowd around her. She quickly clicked her phone shut.

P: Mmm... that was some photoshoot pics for a new movie nothing else ok.. you all didn't see anything.. all of you go..

The crowd dispersed and P was alone. She still couldn't get over the shock. How could S be so bold with D after her engagement with another?? It puzzled her.

S was relaxing on her couch with her legs stretched and kept on the table. D was resting with his head on her lap and munching kurkure fed by her. Her free hand was ruffling his hair.

D: Kkrumm...kkrrumm...kkrumm... Sweetu ma, your fingers must be paining why don't you feed me with your mouth instead ?

S: And then get hamsa navafied ? No thank you. Eat like this if you want. Pabsu, Pabsu... she's calling...

D: Hee hee hee... answer...

S put it on speaker again.

S: Haan... tell me Prashi... did you like the pics ??

P:Sweetamma! What is happening ?? What is that moddhu doing there with you and both of you posing as couples ? Isn't your beau objecting ?

S: Mmm... actually what happened was... you come to Hyderabad first. I will tell everything.

P: No no no the stress is too much for me to handle I feel my head might burst into pieces pls mother goddess tell me what is happening!

S narrated everything. P was speechless.

S: Prashi... you there??

P: Both of you didn't even tell me one word! Had either of you told me you would have had a child by now ! Wasted so many years you two....where is the rascal ?? Pass the phone to him !!

S: It's on speaker only...

D: Hee..hee...hee...Prashi ma...

P: Gggrrr !! You idiot !! My designs are horrible eh ?? Making clothes for her also wasn't as difficult as yours.. oh no I don't want this colour, why is it so bright, isn't there anything in black, don't put button put zip, this is loose that is tight...worst than ladies you were..day in and day out you tortured me and Rama garu and now you have complains only !! Wait until I come and give you a kick !

D: Just for fun ma... I was pulling your leg your designs are the best ! Ok to atone for that I'll give you the task of designing all our wedding attire. From pelli kuthuru to reception. Ok na?

He winked at S and she bashfully bowed her head.

P: Abbo ! Isn't it enough you sucked the blood out of me for 4 years ? No thanks... you pls ask someone to design for you leave me alone !

DS has a hearty laugh and they continued talking with P for sometime. She was also one of those who wished for DS to be together and she was more than happy for both of them. She wished them well and ended the call. S massaged his head and he felt good.

S: Pabsu pa....

D: Mmm...

S: What next ??

D: Keep on massaging like that and I will doze off... zzz....

He shut his eyes. She frowned and gave him a little push.

S: Be serious Pabsu pa ! What is your next plan ?

D: Huh..uh...zzzzz....

He nodded off. S felt like taking the vase to smack his head but she couldn't hurt her Pabsu pa. She got up and carefully placed his head on the cushion then took a blanket and covered him. It was late evening when he woke up. He was still in a daze and wanted to sleep some more but his stomach rumbled. He got up and scratching his head walked to the fridge not minding S who was seated at the dining table.

S: Pabs...huh...where is he going ??

He opened the fridge and sulked.

D: (Mv: I feel like eating guntur chicken and rotis but there is only ice water here. Hmm...) Sweety... sweetu ma.....

S: Behind you !

D: Oh you're here...Bangaram, I am hungry.. can you make something quick for me to eat? Pls...

S: Hmm... would you care to wait until I make ? You'd have slept again. I knew you would wake up around this time so I ordered from your favourite take-away. There is guntur chilli chicken and rotis. Come.

She said as she took out the containers from the cover and laid it on the table. His eyes widened in childish glee.

D: Wow ! Bangaram you are the best !! I felt like eating that and you ordered the same ! Oh I am so lucky to have you as my life partner !

Both had dinner together. It was time for him to leave. S stood at the doorway to send him off.

D: Goodnight Sweetu ma...

He turned to leave and she caught his hand.

D: What is it bangaram?

S: Mmm... don't go pls.Stay here with me.

D smiled romantically at her. He took her hands and wrapped it around his hips then circled his arms around her neck joining his forehead with hers.

D: I will bangaram. I will stay with you by your side for the rest of our lives but not now, not like this. As your soulmate, your husband.

She broke into a wide grin hearing the word 'husband' from him and felt content.

S: Mmm... when will that day come ??

D: Soon... one fine day...

S: Pabsu pa, you mean the same 'one fine day' you told press and media ??

D: Lol... not that.. seriously one fine day and that day won't be far away. I promise you.

He pecked her on her forehead and hugged her once tightly before leaving.