BELA

OK..now I was waiting to meet him..I mean Mahir!!

I'm hell nervous,he was my crush.I will have a fan moment if I meet him now..but I'm meeting him as his soon-to-be bride.

Soon-to-be bride?

I was busy in my thought's and I saw him,he came and stood in front of me.I'm watching him this close for the first time!!

He looks real good,more than in pictures. Oh my god..Mahir..I'm seeing him from so close.

I felt electric sparks through my every vein when we joined our hands for shake hand...electric jolts!!

We both took our seats and there was a thick silence.He was just staring at me..staring too deep that even my soul met him.

I couldn't stare him like he is staring me..I can't.I will drown in his eyes if I look at him for more than two minutes...I will fall for him again!!

Coincidencently our outfits are matching,we both were wearing blue..it's just a coincidence but I'm feeling like I achieved something.

He first initiated to talk..
"Oh..um..how was the shoot"?I asked and immediately regretted.He may take it in a wrong way.

But he answered without any hesitation.

All the time we were talking...my heart was thumping so fast..so fast that I could hear my own heartbeat.

I was admiring him from every corner of my eye..I thought I started hating him..but that's just my paranoia.

I asked him why he opted for an arranged marriage and the answer he gave was just..amazing.Not only he..now even I'm feeling that my parent's took a good decision.

But I have my doubt's still on..should I ask?

"Sorry to ask..how many girls have you dated"?damn I finally asked.

But..

"Sorry if I said something wrong",I said.I guess I'm going too fast.

But he is such a sweetheart,he answered even that.He said that he was never in a serious relationship.

I knew that,my crush...I mean Mahir is a good guy!!

"So Bela..I just want to ask one last question..do you mind"?he asked politely.

"Yeah sure,you can",I replied.

"If by chance we get married,our life's will change.I mean we both will start a new life together,in which my family also plays an important role.Would you feel that the family is not needed..I mean..will you feel that..
"If I get married to you and enter your life and home,you'rs everything will be mine..including family.Your family will be my family..I too know the importance of a family..so I would never think of separating you from your family",I completed.

I know every man will have this fear,but what will we do being apart from our family?

"I dint mean it in a wrong way..it's just that the generation you know...",he was trying to explain to me.

"I completely understand,but no girl will separate her man from his family after leaving her own family for them,she will be needing that family's love from her in laws,a homely feeling",I said.

I know the importance of a family and he...he loves his family more than anything. I've surrendered to him over here.

A guy..especially in this generation thinking about his family so much..I'm impressed.

"I'm impressed Bela..truly..to find a girl like you in this generation is too hard,but my parent's found you and I'm glad",he said.

I'm too happy that my parent's found him..but still don't know why there is a bit insecurity within me?

"Don't think that I'm asking for an immediate answer..I just gave my opinion.You can take you're time to give your opinion about this marriage",he said.

I was a bit relaxed,I mean it's a life changing decision for me and that too getting married to a celebrity means..I need to make up my mind,because my heart is already giving me signals to go for it...but I need a bit of me time to think about it.

"Ahh..I..it's nothing like that..but..I want to..never mind",I wanted ask about his playboy character..but it will be too rude.

Shut up Bela..you can't ask him like this.What if he asks you like this?

God no...maybe he got to know what I wanted to ask by looking at my expressions!!

"I know Bela,I know that you want to ask.I will tell you.It's true that I was a playboy.I mean I 'was'.I slept with many girls..and being a celebrity,the town always finds a new cooked up story about me.My family or friends never get affected by this because they know who I am,and yeah you have every right to know",he said.

Come on he said it to me..what else I need more?

"No..no..I dint mean to ask like that..it was just talk of the town..and I really don't care about all gossip's..especially when it comes to yo..I mean when it comes to celebrities",Isaid.

Put your tounge on control Bela!!

Then he just asked about my baking interest and my cafe,our talk was going smooth and I guess my heart was getting ready to become the new bride!!

One last question Bela..just one last one,my mind begged me.OK fine one last one.

"Can I ask you one last question"?I asked.

"Yes"?he replied.

"You are famous..most wanted guy,a global crush..every girl is back of you..you could find any girl.But why me?Me being a common girl who is not used to this colorful world.Why me"?I asked and I guess he felt my insecurity.

He gave a small smile and answered
"Trust me Bela..I came here to reject this proposal,in fact I dint even see you're picture nor I dint knew your name.I just thought to come casually and reject this proposal.But the moment I saw you...my motive changed.My perception towards you changed.I saw the need and intention to stay in my life from other girls,but I just saw a pure honesty in you Bela.I fell over there for you.You are special..I mean different from other girls.Just the way I want my better half to be",he said.

That's it...I melted!!

What else does a girl need? Love from her man is what she expects..even if he is a celebrity or a common man.

I know he is ready to tie the knot with me and he is waiting for my answer.

He told to think about it and inform them tomorrow..of course it's a decision which will decide rest of our life's.So even he thought about it.

"OK I think I should leave now,I will let you know my decision by tonight Mahir",I said.

I spelled his name for the first time in front of him,just as he wanted.I'm also feeling different this time.I always call his name..but this time I'm calling him...it's all feeling so good.I never experienced this!!

These type of feelings are foreign to me!!

He arranged his security for me,that's so sweet of him.Maybe his parents informed him that I don't like paparazzi and all.

But still I feel it's a sweet gesture!!

We again shook our hands and the same electric jolts..erupted in my body.I greeted him and left with his security.

A vechile in front of my car and a vechile behind my car.There was stupid media waiting out over here,don't they have any other place to go.

They dint doubt on me,thank god!!

This was the same restaurant where I saw him the other day,not exactly saw him but we both were here that day.I bumped into that brainless girl..ahh I could have asked about her.

But that will be mean..I will wait for him to say and I don't think there is nothing going in between them.

I could see honesty in his eyes when he was telling about his girlfriends and all.

"You have to think and go for it Bela..it's a life changing decision.We both should spend rest of our life's together and that needs a lot of trust.I need to trust him and I guess I will trust him...yes I will.Because I could see how honest he was",I said to myself while driving back to my home.

The way he was looking at me,admiring me..I can say that he is really interested in me.He want to be with me genuinely.

He trusts me damn it..why can't I?

I..I can trust him...yes..yes I can.He told about his relationship status,his playboy nature..everything honestly.I can trust him.

And it's in his past..what should I do with his past?

His present and future matters to me!!

I thanked the security after reaching my home and they left.I'm ready with my decision.Now my parent's will ask about my decision..how should I tell to them?

I mean come on...I'm shy..in fact I've been blushing so badly since I met him.

I entered my home and saw my parent's talking to each other.

"Bela? You came",they both came and hugged me.

"How did it go"?my mom asked excitedly.

"It was good..I mean,the meeting went well",I said drinking water.

"It's not some board meeting,tell properly.Did you like him"?my mom asked.

"Mom?I..I mean he is a good guy.What do you think?Did you guys like him"?I asked looking at my dad.

"Beta we really liked him,he is really a nice guy.We really don't care about all those gossips about him because they are just gossips.We trust him with you Bells,what's your decision"?my dad asked.

They also trust him..he gained all our trust's,he gained it.

And my heart is not obeying to reject him,I'm feeling heavy..maybe because the like which I had on him is turning into something more complicated.

Maybe love?

What love? So soon..am I in love with him?

"Bela..what's your decision"?my mom asked again.

"Mom..I..I liked him,,it's..a..it's a yes from me",I said blushing.

"Really?I'm so happy for you my child",my dad hugged and kissed my forehead.

"We are saying it again,there is no pressure from us..it's your own decision right"?my mom asked again.

"Yes mom..I'm heart fully saying it.I think you both chosed the right person",I said hiding my blush.

"I'm so happy for you dear,so happy for you",my mom hugged me.

"OK tomorrow..it's Friday again,I need to go early.I will take rest",I said.

I was actually blushing..I need to hide right now and my parent's understood that,because they both were muffling their smiles.

"Ya ya it's Friday tomorrow,take rest",my mom  winked and I rushed into my room..still blushing.

Now my parent's are going to inform them,he will also get to know.

God..why am I sweating so much..I never felt this tension before..not even during my examinations.

I'm going to share my life with him...with Mahir!

Mahir..who used to be my crush,turned into my to-be-husband!

All miracles are happening in my life,hope I made a wise decision.

"I'm going to spend rest of my life with you Mahir",I said it to myself.

This blush has become a new makeup on my face I guess?

God...save me from this blushing session!!

Vish will become mad after listening to this news,first she will murder me for not telling it to her,and secondly she will loose her mind after knowing that I'm going to be Mahir's wife.

Mahir's wife?

It's sounding so sweet!!!

MAHIR

I was still in her thoughts...I just can't stop thinking about her.I was on my way to home.I reached my home,parked my car and was going inside.

My parent's,Yuvi and Kuhu were waiting for me...or I could say for my answer.

"Mahir you came...how was she?
"Did you like her"?
"You behaved properly with her right"?
"Is it a yes"?,many questions were bombarding on me.

And here I was..still in her thoughts,I couldn't utter a single word.She really casted a spell on me and that worked pretty well on me.

"Mahir? Say something",my mom asked.

I was still silent,thinking about her eyes,her smile,her voice...she got into my mind like a bug.

"Mahir? Why are you not talking anything"?my dad shook me.

"I know the reason for his silence",Yuvi said.

And I was all deff ears,still sitting like a statue on the couch in between them!!

"Mom..I'm saying it,it's done.Your son is clean bowled.He is speechless after meeting her..take it as a yes",Kuhu said excitedly.

"Yes mom..just look at his face,have you ever seen him like this"?Yuvi asked.

"I guess you people are right.Mahir you OK"?my dad patted on my cheek.

"You all be quite for a minute,let him tell.Mahir tell me what happened?What's your answer"?mom asked helding my hand.

I looked at her,I looked at everyone,they were looking at me for my response..I was just stoned for sometime.

"Mahir..are you going to talk or not"?now my dad asked a bit sternly.

"Dad..dad..I..mom..I love you both",I said looking at them.

"Huh?What are we asking and what are you telling"?my mom asked.

"I love you mom,I love you dad..I love you both for finding her..she..she is such a sweet girl.I've never seen such a sweet,cute,honest and kind hearted girl.And she is a one beautiful girl.I...I liked her like anything..I need her in my life..I want to spend my life with her",I said looking at the ceiling.

I was still in her daze..I'm just trapped in her aura and I'm not able to come out of it!!

"So..it's a yes from you"?my mom asked finally feeling happy.

"Yes mom..the time I've spend with her..it's just magical.You know mom..the way you and dad look at each other,the way RJ and Kuhu look at each other,I felt the same feeling while looking at her,the way she looked at me..I felt that spark in between us.I..I felt like..I belonged to her and she belongs to me.I don't want to loose her.I want to get married to her",I said looking at my mom who was already having tears in her eyes.

"I know Mahir..I knew you would like her.I'm so happy that you liked her.I'm so happy my son",she hugged me and I hugged her back,relaxing like a baby in her arms.

"We knew that this would be your answer Mahir,but we dint expect this reaction from you.We dint thought that you would be this impressed by her that you impressed us with your reaction.I'm happy for you son",my dad said hugging me.

"Finally our big brother is getting married",Yuvi and Kuhu shouted.

"Shh..don't shout like kids",I said closing my ears.

This Yuvi is working as an intern in our company now,and Kuhu..she is pregnant for god sake,going to become a mother and she is behaving like a kid herself.God what siblings I've got?

"See we don't know her decision yet,so nothing is decided.And you both stop behaving like kids",I said helding a pillow like a teddy bear.

I'm becoming a love sick puppy so soon?

"Hey we are getting a call from them",my dad said and we all stood up with a jerk.

My heartbeat's were racing a marathon..what will she say?Did she like me..or..god please..I want her..I mean I'm not able to imagine myself without her.

Please god!! I was praying internally while my dad was talking to her father on the call.

He hanged up and came towards us..god please..it should be a yes..please god!

"Andy what happened?What did they say"?my mom asked.

"Yes dad..what did she say?Is it a yes"?Yuvi asked.

"Dad come on say something"?Kuhu also asked.

He was silent,looking between me and mom..I guess something's wrong.I gulped..I started feeling heavy.

I gulped and asked this time,
"Dad..what happened"?

"I'm sorry Mahir..I feel pitty for her.It's her loss",he said and my shoulders slumped.

"I mean it's her loss that she have to bear you all her life,I pitty on her cause she said yes",my dad said laughing suddenly.

That's it..all the fire crackers works were going inside my body.

She said yes!!

Oh god...we both will be getting married? God I'm not able to believe it.

"Really?Oh my God..I'm so happy",my mom said hugging my dad.

"Ahh we knew this..we knew that.Mahir bhai you are so lucky..finally she said yes.Congrats Mahir bhai",Yuvi and Kuhu hugged me.

I hugged them back.My mom and dad came and hugged me
"Congrats Mahir,we are so happy for you.You are going to get married.Our son is going to get married",my mom said hugging me tight.

"Um..thanks everyone",I said while blushing..I guess?

God am I blushing?

"Someone's blushing",Yuvi said pulling my cheeks.

I can't deny him this time..he is right maybe!!

"OK fine..now don't tease me",I said turning away.

They all laughed looking at me blushing.Of course they are seeing me blushing for the first time..so ya let them enjoy their view.

"Oh ya I forgot to say,they invited us all to their home tomorrow.We need to fix their dates of engagement and marriage.So we need to go tomorrow,be ready Mahir",my dad said patting my shoulder.

"Thank you so much dad",I hugged him and he hugged me back.

"We are proud of you son,just don't let us down.She is nice girl.Inspite after knowing about your playboy nature,they agreed to this alliance.Because they trust us and not the media.So do right by her",my dad said.

"I will always do right by her dad",I said and I felt it.

She and her family trust me so much,I would never let that trust fade in between us.

Now my house was in hushy-bushy mode.Preparing gifts for tomorrow.And I walked back to my room thinking about her.I just can't stop thinking about her..do I?

No way..I want to see her again..again?

Ya..Yuvi.Yuvi has send me her pictures to my phone.I dint see them.Let me see them now.

I opened the gallery and saw her pics

She is a beauty indeed.All the girls I've met till now are nowhere near her.

Huh...she captured me very badly!!

"Get ready Bela..I'm coming tomorrow",I said to her picture which was smiling brightly at me.

I was sipping on my beer while staring at her pictures..what has she done to me?

God..I'm whipped so badly,I mean no girl gave me this feeling.She literally wooed me!!

I don't know how many bottles of beer I was drinking looking at her pictures.I saw the time,it was half past eleven.

"No..no..I should meet her tomorrow again.I need to be fresh and sober",I said to myself throwing the bottles away into my garage.My watchman will take care of those bottles now,OK..that's a deal between us.

My mom doesn't like me drinking in home..but I can't resist.I made a deal with my watchman to take care of my beer bottles and I would pay him extra.

I switched off the lights and went to bed,I need to meet her tomorrow dude!!

I woke up early today,I'm usually an early bird as I hit the gym.But today is a special day..I need to meet her dude!!

I did my daily routine in gym and went to take shower.I wrapped my towel and got into my closet.The water was still dripping from my hair but I dint bother.I need to dress properly today...cause I need to meet her dude!!

I was searching through my closet for a perfect outfit and Yuvi came into my room.

"Oh my my..Mahir bhai,what have you done to your closet"?Yuvi asked coming inside my closet.

"Nothing..I'm not getting anything to wear",I said throwing another pair of clothes on his face.

"Mahir bhai watch it..you are throwing them on me",he whined like a kid.

I dint respond as I was busy searching for my outfit.I was even trying my briefs,putting them in front and checking in the mirror.

"Bro are you getting laid today"?Yuvi asked.

"Shut up Yuvi,I'm not.I was just searching for a nice outfit for today and I can't find any",I said throwing it in his direction again.

"Agh..Mahir bhai stop throwing your things on me.Wait let me help you",he said coming towards me.

He came and selected a denim casuals.Wow!!

Why dint I see it earlier?

"Go for this,you will look perfect in them",he said putting that outfit on the couch.

"Thank you little brother,you saved my day today",I said hugging him.

"Thank..thank you..now leave me and put on your clothes.You are someone's property from today,we are not allowed to see you like this",he said pulling away from the hug.

Idiot!!

"OK you go..I will be down in ten",I said closing my closet door.

I wore the denim casuals,I feel yellow looks good on me.I wore my favorite watch from my collection,my favorite perfume and I was ready to go.

"I'm coming Bela Sharma",I said setting my hair.

I went down and everyone were giving their naughty smiles to me.I ignored them without blushing..I need to be careful with my blush from now onwards.

We all had our breakfast and were ready to leave.Mom,dad,Yuvi and Kuhu were in my dad's Mercedes while I was in my Audi A6 with the gifts.

My dad again took care of the media through our security,so we could reach their home in peace.It's just a drive of twenty minutes from our home.

We reached their home.It was a cute bungalow,thay had a small garden,a parking lot,a small pond at the entrance.We parked our cars and saw a man and women of my parent's age coming towards us.

"It's nice to meet you again Mr. and Mrs.Sehgal",I guess she is Bela's mom.

"Oh we are relatives now,no more formalities",my mom said hugging her.

"Hi Mahir,we are Bela's parents.We couldn't meet you that day.I'm Bela's mother Sarika Sharma and he is her father Anand Sharma",she introduced.

"Hello aunty,hello uncle,it's nice to meet you both",I said while touching their feet.

"No no..dear,you are like our son,please don't touch our feet",Bela's father said taking me in a hug.

I feel so homely with them!!

"Come inside please..Andy..let's talk inside",he said.

We all went inside...and their house was beautiful.Beautiful and cozy!!

I wish to settle down in this type of house with her!!

But where is she?

Is she not home? She dint knew that we are coming?

"Where is Bela Sarika?Is she not home"?my mom asked.

I love you mom!!

"Actually..she..she went..",her mother was stammering.

"Actually it's Friday today right?So she goes to an orphanage to distribute food for the children.So she can never miss going there on Friday's",he said.

I'm impressed again!!

"And the problem is..today her car gave some trouble.She called me to pick her up.I will pick her up and come",he got up to grab his keys.

"It's OK uncle..do you mind..if I pick her up?I asked hoping for a positive answer.

There was an absolute silence,everyone were looking at me so seriously like I've grown some horns.

Did I say something wrong?

They all laughed looking at me suddenly and I was trying to hide my smile!!

Damn...I'm looking like a despo!!

"That's absolutely fine beta.Go get her.I will send you the location",uncle said laughing along with everyone.

It's like someone gave permission to go get your chocolate.But he is giving me his daughter!!

"Go get her",these words were like honey to my ears.

"Thank you uncle",I said smiling and grabbed my car keys.

BELA

After hearing a mouthful of words from Vish..I composed myself to work properly.

That's because I told her about my alliance with Mahir and me saying yes,my meeting with him and everything.She was angry on me because I dint inform her early about Mahir.But she is damn happy for me..for me and Mahir.

I informed Rehaan too about it and he was also happy for me.He told that Mahir has to bear me for all his life as I'm so irritating it seems.

Idiot!!

As today was Friday,I came to orphanage to meet my children.My bad luck was Rehaan is on leave.So I need to take care of everything along with my staff.

And guess what?

Mahir and his family are coming to our home to finalize the dates of our engagement and marriage.I've been blushing since yesterday.

I guess they already reached my home and must be waiting for me.But for my bad luck,my car gave a trouble today!!I called my dad and told him to pick me up.

They must be waiting for me!!

I said 'they',not 'him'.

OK!!

The children enjoyed their food as usual.I was still feeding some children,they were small kids who need a mother's love.I can't resist just sitting idol in front of them.

I took a cute baby girl on my lap and was feeding her,
"How is it baby"?I asked

"Yummy",she replied and I pecked her cheek.

Where is my dad?It's getting late...I guess?

I said I guess!!

I was feeding the kid and I felt like I saw Mahir!!

Mahir? Here? Why will he be here?

I shook my head again and saw.It was him.

Mahir? Here?

He was leaning against his car,wearing his shades,and his biceps were....oh forget about it.I dint say anything about his body.

He wore a casual denims and what is it that we both are matching again?

Yesterday we both wore blue and today also we both wore yellow.

Coincidence?

But I have to say..this color suits him well!!

He was coming towards me,my heart beats were increasing.He came and stood in front of me removing his shades.

His eyes..!!!

He sat beside me,took a pie from the food which was kept beside me.He fed that pie to the girl who was sitting on my lap.
"How is it dear"?he asked wiping her mouth.

"It's yummy",she squealed taking another bite.

"She is the one who made it,say thanks to her",he said pointing towards me.

I was just staring at him with adoration!!My heart swelled looking at him like this.

"Thank you Bela",the girl said.

"Your welcome baby",I said kissing her cheek.

Mahir took her from me and kissed her,on the same side where I kissed her...while looking at me!!

I tuned my head the other side blushing.

But what is he doing here?

"Um..hi..you here?How"?I asked feeling confused.

"Your car gave a trouble right?So I got the permission to pick you up",he said eating a pie.

He said he doesn't like sweets!!

"And the pie's are too good",he said taking another bite.

"Oh..I..thank you",I said.

"Bela beta..who is he"?the orphanage head asked me.

"Um..he..he is..,
"Hi I'm Mahir Sehgal,her would-be",he said putting a hand around my shoulder..result,pulling me closer.

I've just not touched him..but I hugged him? Not a proper hug..but still.Millions of girls die for his hug and here I am...

I was in a side hug with him..god..he is making me go crazy.I can't loose my control over here..especially in front of children.

But would-be?

This is sounding so cute!!

"Nice to meet you beta,you are very lucky to have her in your life.And you both look great together",he said and Mahir thanked him for his kind words.

"OK uncle,I will leave now.It's getting late,take care of yourself and everyone",I said.

"Take care beta",he said and we came out from there.

Now we are alone..together!!

"Sorry..did I make you all wait"?I asked.

"You are looking beautiful",he said.

What?

"Sorry"?I asked not getting his point.

"I mean..no..we all just came.Your dad told about your car trouble,so I thought I would be a good help",he said.

"Thank you",for the compliment and the help too.

"Shall we go"?I asked.

He nodded and like a gentleman he opened the door for me.Well I'm impressed and I loved his car too..but not more than my Creta.

We were on our way to my home and he was glancing me from minute to minute...and leaving me all shy.

"Thank you",he said.

"Why..why are you thanking me"?I asked.

"For saying yes..it was your own decision right"?he asked.

I will be a blushing mess till I reach my home.When will this car ride end?

"No..no..it was..it was my own decision and..yeah",I said looking away.

The car ride was silent now..he was stealing glances from me and I was trying my best to hide my blush.

My crush...scratch it,my to-be-husband is sitting beside me,who is a global crush!!

Get ready Bela.You are going to break hearts of million girls!!

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