Aahi got ready, she wore her yesterday's lakhnavi kurta and went downstairs to ask about the nearby shops available.

Going downstairs she saw Vihaan and Nilesh talking seriously about some work, so as not to disturb them she was about to walk away when Nilesh who noticed her said, "Are beta what happened?"

Aahi turned and answered, "You guys are working so I thought I shouldn't disturb you."

Vihaan answered, "Oh it's okay, tell us what is it Aahi?"

Aahi smiled and said, "Actually I wanted to buy some clothes since I gave the bag of clothes to Pari, the girl I helped. So I wanted to ask you guys the way to any nearby clothing shop."

Nilesh smiled and said, "Aahi you are such a selfless girl!"

Aahi smiled and said, "Thank you uncle! But there are some who see that as stupidness."

Vihaan scoffed and said, "What else do we call a stupid person if not stupid?"

Aahi looked at him and said, "Oye mister smartpants! I study MBA from the number one college of Mumbai okay!? That too on scholarship!"

Vihaan was impressed but didn't want to lose the fight so clicking his tongue he said, "I gotta talk to the college, they are accepting anyone now!"

Aahi glared at him and was about to say something but Vihaan changed the topic and said, "Chachu I just remembered, our car is repaired, it must be here anytime now."

He said that because he knew that his uncle would bring up the suggestion of Vihaan taking her to go shopping.

Nilesh smiled and said, "Oh that's great! Do one thing, you take Aahi for shopping."

Aahi looked at him in shock while Vihaan smiled happily about his uncle following what he thought.

Nilesh continued, "Now where will you go alone, you don't know the ways plus for three days you are our responsibility."

Aahi nodded a no and said, "No uncle it's okay."

While Vihaan replied, "You are right chachu, Aahi let me get ready, after that we can go?"

Aahi smiled and said, "But what about your work?"

Nilesh replied, "Are he has no work today, you guys just enjoy your date."

Hearing this Aahi and Vihaan together said, "Chachu/Uncle!"

Nilesh acting said, "Are sorry I meant your shopping."

Vihaan got up and said, "I will go get ready." Saying that he went to his room.

While Nilesh invited Aahi to sit with him. Aahi smiled and went towards him, sitting down on the sofa with him she asked, "Uncle do you guys prefer to travel by cars?"

Nilesh smiled and answered, "Yes, me and Vihaan both like road trips a lot so when we can we always travel by car."

Aahi nodded and asked, "But such long journeys don't you get tired, from Mumbai it must have taken you guys around thirty hours."

Nilesh smiled and answered, "Not at all, we take breaks and to rest during night we go to hotels."

Aahi smiled hearing this and said, "Oh I see. Even though I like to travel, I always come here by bus so I can enjoy the scenery well."

Nilesh nodded and said, "That's good, then you won't have trouble with us."

Aahi nodded a yes.

Vihaan, getting ready, came down and said, "Let's go Aahi?"

Nilesh and Aahi turned to him and Aahi replied, "Yes, let's go."

She got up and turned to Nilesh and said, "Uncle we will be back."

Vihaan too said, "Chachu we will be back soon and if there is a work call do inform me."

Nilesh looked at his nephew and said, "Now go, don't worry about anything else."

Nilesh and Vihaan were nervous about the deal as the company they sent their tender to would announce the results today.

Vihaan nodded and the duo left for shopping.

Vihaan, starting the car, asked, "So where do you want to go?"

Aahi thought for a second and answered, "Any shop that sells Indian clothes is fine for me."

Vihaan nodded and started driving. While driving Vihaan asked, "So had a talk with your family?"

Aahi replied, "Yes, my mom was saying I should just come back by flight or a train now but my dadi (parental grandma) convinced my mom."

Vihaan nodded and said, "I see, now you won't have to worry about more excuses."

Aahi smiled and said, "That's true, by the way do you and uncle work at the same company?"

Vihaan smiled at her question and answered, "Yes, in fact chachu was the one who got me the job."

Aahi smiled and said, "Oh nice! Uncle is very nice na? When you said chachu I was scared, I thought we were as good as gone."

Vihaan chuckled and replied, "Yes my chachu is a chill guy, but yes when he is angry it really gets scary."

Aahi looked at him seriously and said, "Oh so I will have to make sure to not get on his angry side."

Vihaan just smiled.

It took them around ten minutes to get there.

Both got down and entered a women's clothing store. Aahi seeing him follow her said, "If you want you can wait in the car, it's okay."

Vihaan replied, "Nah I don't mind, my sister takes me shopping, so I'm used to this."

Aahi smiled a little impressed by him and entered the store.

They were cheerfully greeted by the shopkeeper and guided to a salesman.

Aahi who knew what she wanted said, "Show me some kurte and leggings set please."

The salesman said, "Yes I will show you right now."

Saying that he started to show her clothes.

Aahi selected two sets and asked for a set in lakhnavi, she took a sky blue lakhnavi, she liked lakhnavi a lot. She was having a difficulty in choosing the color kurta should she go for red or should she take green.

Seeing her confusion, Vihaan, deciding to help said, "Hmmm, you should go with the red one, you looked beautiful yesterday in that joda (wedding dress)."

Vihaan, realizing what he just said, looks away to hide his embarrassment.

While Aahi's eyes widened in shock and blushed the same color as the kurta, but to avoid him and the embarrassment, she took one of the kurta and went inside the trail room to see if the size was perfect or not.

The salesman turned to Vihaan and asked, "Oh did you guys get married yesterday?"

Vihaan nodded yes and the sales man said, "Congratulations, you guys look beautiful together."

Vihaan who had a straight face just nodded and said, "Thank you."

Aahi came out and handed the dress she just tried and said, "Pack this one and the other ones I selected."

The sales man nodded and packed the clothes and went to the owner. The owner made the bill while Aahi and Vihaan stood there waiting for it.

The owner making the bill handed it to Vihaan and said, "Sir since you guys just got married I will give you guys a special discount! Fifteen percent off."

Aahi was about to take the bill but Vihaan gestured her to wait, he paid the bill and they got out.

As they got out Aahi said, "Show me the bill I will pay you back."

Vihaan nodded and knowing she won't back off told her the amount and Aahi gave him the money.

After that Aahi looked around and found the shop and said, "Umm how about you wait in the car? I will be back in a few minutes."

Vihaan was about to ask why but seeing her face he realized it must be something she won't be comfortable in buying with him being present and said, "Oh okay, I will wait for you in the car, take your time. Give me the bags, I will keep them in the car."

Aahi smiled and handed him the clothes bag and said, "Thank you! I will be back in ten minutes." Saying that she quickly walked across to go inside the lingerie shop, while Vihaan went to his car.

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