Nitya came to the centre of the stage "welcome to reception of my brother-in-law Aarav Raichand and sister Manvi Raichand reception.. Janti hun it's shocking par unfortunately ye ho chuka hai! Ye dono simple court marriage chahte they wahi humne karwayi hai! Phir socha sabko pata hona chahiye na mera hot sa devar ab single nahi hai aur meri talented model behna bhi ab Mrs ho chuki hai.. Isliye ye reception rakha gaya hai!"

"Itna hi nahi.. Hum engagment inki karwayenge.." Aniket completed her words.

Everyone clapped while ArMan were left shocked. However, they didn't let their reaction reflect on their faces as they didn't wanted to create any scene.

Nitya forwards the ring and Manvi grabs it, Aniket also forwards the ring and Aarav held it in his hand. He looked at Aniket with anger gaze but Aniket smiled.. "Beta.. karli na apni manmani.. Ab toh engagement karni hi padegi" he whispered.

He then fakes his smile and Aniket looked at him "how cute.. Chote" he said.

Nitya asked Manvi to proceed with the ceremony. Aarav forwards the hands and she slides the ring into his finger. Aarav does the same and they stared at each other. The cameraman asked for a pose and they posed together.

"Mann kar raha hai yahi giradun tumhe.." Aarav said in whispering tone.

"Mera bhi mann kar raha muh tod dun tumhara.. Jis din hamara marriage contract khatam ye anguti nikalke tumhare muh pe phekungi" Manvi replied in same tone as his.

Aarav smiled fakely and placed a kiss on her cheek, Manvi couldn't even gave a shocking reaction.

"Haaye.. Kitna pyaar hai dono mein aur hum toh soch rahe they dono bas ek dusre ko hate karte hai" one of the guest spoke.

"Chalo ab Kaushalya ki choti bahu aa gayi hai wahi iss ghar ko waaris de degi.." an elderly lady speaks.

Kaushalya looked at her and smiles. She thought "wo aayi hi isliye hai.. Pata nahi jab sachai pata chalegi inki shaadi ki to kya hi hoga.. Mere aaru ko kaun ladki dega baad mei"

The music plays and Manvi pulls Nitya to the dance floor. Aniket takes Aarav and four of them have a blast at the dance floor. Manvi was feeling thirsty, she went to the counter and picked up the juice.

One of her friend came to her and said "Manvi.. This is really shocking! Uss din fashion show mein tum usse ladai kar rahi thi.. Aur aaj uski hi wife ban gayi"

"I know it's shocking par had to do it.. Dekh udhar meri Di kitni khush hai" Manvi points towards Nitya.

There was a charm on her face, which was missing from ages. She says.. "Di ke liye main kuch bhi karungi Neha.. phir ye Aarav Raichand kya cheez hai? I still hate him the most..."

"Par tumne shaadi ki hi kyun?" Neha asked.

Manvi didn't want to reveal about surrogacy. "Galti ho jaati hai mujhse bhi ho gayi" She revealed and left from there unknown the fact a reporter was standing there.

The reception ended on a good note.

At home

Nitya removed the jewelry and kept it on the dressing table. She went to the bed and said "aaj kitna maza aaya na reception pe.. Dono ne chup chap engagement karli"

"Wo toh karni hi thi.. Ab bahar waalo ke saamne thodi ladai karenge!" Aniket replied while keeping his laptop aside.

"Haa.. bas iss surrogacy ka kisiko pata nahi chalna chahiye! Main nahi chahti hamari khushiyon ko nazar lag jaye kisiki" Nitya said fearfully.

Aniket grabbed her hand and squeezed it lightly. "Nahi pata chalega Nitu.. iss baar humhe wo milega jo hum chahte hai that's my promise to you" he assured her.

Nitya nodded her head affirmatively. She lay down on bed keeping her head on his chest, he placed his hand on her head and caressed it. He placed a soft kiss on her head "Don't worry.. Aage jo hoga hum milke uska saamna karenge hamesha ki tarah"

"Janti hun Aniket.. Aap kabhi mera saath nahi chodenge" She said.

"Waise aaj tum bahut hi khubsurat lag rahi thi ek pal ke liye socha tumhe reception se utha ke le jao" Aniket said praising her.

"Acha..? toh kiska intezar kar rahe they aap?" Nitya questioned.

"Phir socha tum toh ghar ki ho! Tumhe kya udake leke jaana.." Aniket replied.

Nitya hits lightly on his arm "Acha.. maltab agar koi aur hota toh use udake le jaate aap?" she questioned him, getting a bit insecure.

"Obviosuly not! Mujhe na apni jaan bahut pyaari hai.. Tumhara laadla devar mera murder kar deta maine aisa socha bhi toh" He replied

Nitya laughed hearing his words "ohho.. Toh janab ko apne chote bhai ka darr hai"

"Nahi... jab baat uski bhabhi maa ki toh wo mujhe bhi nahi chodta hai! Aur waise bhi itni khubsurat biwi ke hote hue main kyun dusron ko dekhun??" Aniket said placing a soft kiss on her neck.

Nitya smiled sheepishly. They heard a loud sound from the corridor. They sat up straight and exchanged glances with each other.

They rushed out and saw Aarav Manvi fighting with each other. Manvi had broken a few things, Aarav said "Dekho.. Bhabhi maa ki maasi ki beti! Tumhari zid mere aage nahi chalegi samjhi"

"O temporary patidev... Manvi Gupta kisiki nahi sunti hai samjhe! Tumhari toh bilkul nahi" she turned and went towards the room.

Nitya asked "kya ho raha hai tum dono aadhi raat ko kyun lad rahe ho?"

"Di.. aapka devar na ek number ka paagal hai!" she walked away from there.

Aarav came to Nitya and said "bhabhi Maa.. please apni behen ko samjhao.. Khudka thoda khayal rakhe. Party mein uchal uchal ke naach rahi thi.. Gir vir jaati toh?" the concern was visible on his face

Aniket glanced at him and said "Aaru kal samjhaya tha na tujhe! Abhi pregnant nhi hui hai wo aur tum abhi se aise behave kar rahe ho.."

"Bhai aapko pata hai baat bhabhi Maa ki toh main kuch aur nahi soch sakta hun.. Maa ko main dusra mauka nahi dena chahta bhabhi maa ki insult karne ka ya unhe ghar se nikalne ka" he said emotionally.

Nitya cupped his face and said "mera.. Pyaara devar tumhari bhabhi maa ko iss ghar se koi nahi nikal sakta ab.. Apne bhai ke liye sabse best surrogate chunni hai tumne! Janti hun mannu thodi nadaan hai par samajdhar bhi hai! Aisa kuch nahi karegi jiska asar surrogacy pe ho.. Trust karne ki koshish karo uspe Aaru"

Aarav sighed deeply, he agreed "okay fine bhabhi Maa.. main koshish karunga par promise nahi kar sakta! Haan par wo meri responsibility rahegi bacha hone tak.. Toh uska khayal rakhne ki zimmedari meri hai wo main rakhunga.."

He walked away from there, Aniket looked on at him "ye dono bhi na.."

"Ani.. mujhe vishwas hai inki se samjhote ki shaadi.. Hamari tarah ek atoot bandhan, viswaas aur pyaar mein badal jayegi 9 mahine bahut hote hai ek dusre ko jaanne ke liye samajhne ke liye" Nitya said with hopes.

"I hope aisa ho.." Aniket also wanted the same.

The next morning, Aarav opens his eyes with the sound of morning prayers. He gets up from the couch and goes to the bathroom to freshen up. He takes the shower and steps out in trousers and t-shirt. He saw Manvi sleeping on the bed hugging a cushion, he murmured "sote hue hi shaant seedhi lagti hai.. Uthte hi toofani ho jaati hai"

He then recalled Nitya's words and decided to be soft towards her. He moves downstairs and picks up the newspaper. He was shocked to see the headline "Manvi Raichand calls her marriage with Aarav Raichand a mistake!"

He fumed in anger "iss ladki ki zuban pe kabu hi nahi hai.. I hate her so much" she crushed the paper into a ball and threw it away.

It lands on Manvi's feet. She picks it up and reads the headline. She sighed "God.. ye reporter kuch bhi chaap dete hai ab ye mujhpe barsega bina baat ke" she mumured.

Nitya gave Aarti to both of them, Aarav takes blessings from her and left for office without showing any reaction to the news as he didn't want their argument to have any impact on her surrogacy process.

As days passed by, it was the 15th day and they were supposed to receive the news of Manvi's pregnancy but she hardly showed any system. Nitya feared of failure of surrogacy but in her heart she deeply wanted this to be a success.

Manvi was inside the room, trying to remain calm and stress free "nahi.. Mannu koi stress nahi lena hai.. Sab acha hoga Di ke liye kar rahi hai na ye sab!"

She takes heavy breaths, opens the wardrobe, and arranges her clothes properly. "God.. iske khudke itne kapde hai main kahan apne kapde rakhun"

She makes some space and places her clothes in the wardrobe along with other things. She climbs on the stool to get access to the top shelf. Suddenly, she began to feel dizzy the vision in front of her became blurry. She misses her balance and trips shouting "Di..."

To be continued..