Harish Pov

"Sweetheart, come let's go" I pulled her out of the air balloon carefully and she glared at me. I immediately picked her up in bridal style and she freaked out.

"You're looking so sexy babe" I kissed her nose and she had a blush in her cheek.

"Where are we going?" She asked me for the hundredth time but like every time I smiled at her.

I really want to see her surprised as soon as she looks at it.

"Harish!" She screamed.

"My ears you woman! I can hear you perfectly, but I won't answer now. Just be quite like a beautiful doll and enjoy looking at my handsome face" I smirked and she pushed my shoulder.

After about an hour, we finally reached our destination. I asked her to blindfold herself and she agreed after a long argument.

"We reached?" She asked eagerly.

"Yes baby, but you are still not allowed to remove it. I'll tell you when to remove" I said as I got out of the car. I walked to her side and opened the door. I guided her out carefully and immediately picked her up in bridal style. She squealed but immediately relaxed. I pecked her lips and her facial expression made me laugh.

"You idiot" she smacked my chest but I again pecked her lips.

"Asshole"

"Curse again and you'll have forget about the gift cause I'm directly taking you to my house, to my bedroom" I told huskily and she quickly shut her mouth. I pecked her once again and walked to the place with her in my arms.

I put her down at the entrance and said, "don't open it yet, I'll be right back." She nodded and I walked inside.

Shweta Pov

"Harish! Where are you?" I almost panicked cause he left me all alone blindfolded in the middle of somewhere I don't even know.

"Mam" I heard someone saying.

"Hi mam, I'm here to escort you. Let me remove the blindfold" that girl removed the blind fold and I was shocked to see myself in front of a orphanage home where all the kids are standing a few feet away from me with a rose in each one of their hands.

A wide smile crept on my lips and I walked after the young lady.

"Mam, I'm Martha, the caretaker here. Harish sir owns this and we are glad to meet you mam" she said and I smiled at her.

"So glad to meet you too Martha. The kids are so adorable" I walked to them and bent on my knees to meet their level. Their smile was very contagious and I couldn't help but hug them. I always love kids and can spend hours and hours with them. I can never get tired of them. This is one of the many reasons why I'm so attached with Pranav. That cutie pie stole my heart the moment he entered this world from his mom's belly. Suddenly I missed him.

"Mam" I heard a young girl of five years calling me.

"Call me Shweta or sister, not mam" I gestured her to come close to me and I pecked her cheeks. She blushed and that made me giggle.

"This is for you sis" she handed me a red rose and a chit. I smelled the rose and it was so fresh. I kissed her again and she kissed me back.

"What's your name sweety?"

"Tina" she said shyly and all the other kids too started mingling soon. Everyone gave me the red rose and I smiled at their innocence. They are so delicate and yet are destined to face to cruelty of this world without their parents. Suddenly a pang of sadness hit me.

"Mam, please open the chit" Martha reminded me and I opened it to see something written on it.

Please

I grew suspicious and just then a little boy pushed me to the garden nearby. He asked me to walk to the end and walked away, waving a bye to me. I mentally made a note to watch over these adorable kids and spend time with them every weekend.

I walked through the garden to see many colour papers and candles all along the path. It wasn't grand but it was enough to fill my heart with happiness.

Suddenly a gift caught my attention. It was hung from a tree with the help of a string. I walked to it and opened it to find a cute doll along with a chit.

Forgive

I understood that my idiot is apologizing in this unique way. God! Where did he get such ideas from? But I must agree it already melted my heart and I'm no longer angry at him.

I walked to the end of the garden and gasped to see the arrangement. There was a cozy cot spread, surrounded by pillows. A table was kept facing the small lake with dishes I guess. It was covered and the arrangement was just mind-blowing.

I searched for the person who did all this but was disappointed as I couldn't see him. I walked to the lake and looked at it.

There was a plank floating on the lake, in the middle to be exact. The candles were arranged on it and it took my breath away. I whispered what was written on it.

Me

Suddenly someone hugged me from back and I immediately recognised his touch.

"Please forgive me sweetheart" he nuzzled in my neck, inhaling my scent and I fisted my palm to control my moan when he bit me there.

Gosh Harish!

"Please baby" he said huskily, licking the spot where he bit me.

"I forgive you Harish" I only whispered and he suddenly turned me around and gave me a breathtaking smile.

"Thank you baby, I swear this will be the last time I'll leave you hanging just like that. I promise I'll hold your hand forever even when I'm facing death" he said and intertwined our hands and brought it to his lips. He kissed me hand and placed it on his chest.

"I vow to hold this hand forever in my hand and this lady forever in my heart" That was enough for me to tear up. He wiped my tears and smiled at me. I pulled him by holding his tie and crashed my lips to his.

"I love you baby" he said in-between the kiss and I kissed him more, slipping my hand to his cheek while he pulled my close by holding my waist.

Next morning

Avinash Pov

"Mom, I can't marry any random girl"

I was woken up by a shock of my life. Out of no where my mom wants me to meet a girl whom they are planning to get tied to me. I can't think of any excuses to get out of this.

Not having any other idea, I approached my dad asking for his help. Dad was sitting on the sofa in the living room.

"Dad" I walked to him and saw him removing his reading glasses, ready to hear me speak.

"Dad, mom wants me to meet a girl for marriage" I said hopelessly.

"Yea, so?" I can't believe he said that! He knows how deeply I'm in love with Akshaya and he was very happy to make her his daughter in law.

"Dad, I love Akshaya and how can I marry another girl? Please talk to mom about it" I begged him. Yes, my mom doesn't know about it. It's not that I don't want her to know but I wanted to tell her once Akshaya loves me back.

"That's your matter young man, you'll have to deal with it" he said.

"Dad, I tried but it's not working. Please talk to her, I can't do this"

"You love Akshaya?" He asked stupidly. Ok, I'm not supposed to say that about my dad but I can't help it.

"Of course dad" I said it as a matter of fact.

"Does she love you?" That got me sad.

"Answer me son, does she?"

"She does dad, but she's not ready to accept it" I saw many times in her eyes. She loves me the way I do but she hasn't spoken it verbally and I don't mind it actually. As long as I can see it in her eyes, I can wait till forever to get her.

"How are you so sure? Did you hear her saying that?"

"No dad, I can see it in her eyes. She's always mine and I'm always here's. I can't imagine my life with somebody else" I said honestly and he sighed big time.

Why do I think there's something fishy?

"I can't agree to this anymore"

"Dad?" I asked in confusion, by mind filling with worry and fear.

"Yes, I can't do this anymore. I want my one and only son to be happy and he deserves to be happy. If she can't give you happiness and love, I can't accept her as my daughter in law. Your wife should love you the way you deserve to be but Akshaya doesn't" he spoke and my heart broke listening to his words.

"Dad, you mean-" he cut me off.

"Yes son, I want you to marry the girl whom your mom choose. You know we do the best for you and trust us, this is the best for you. You may not believe in it now, but as time passes everything will fall in its place" he said and walked to his bedroom.

What has just happened?
Did he just force me to marry some other girl?

I can't do this. I can even stop breathing, but I can't stop loving Akshaya. She stole my heart and crept in my mind, in my system so much that she's a part of me now. I can't live without a part of me right?

But talking to my parents won't work. So I'll directly talk to that girl and tell her everything on her face. She might get hurt but it's better than living a fake life till the last breath. Any girl deserves someone who loves them and I cannot love anyone else than Akshaya.

We got ready and went to a five star hotel. I was surprised to see where they took me. When I asked my mom, she said visiting the girl in her house and she carrying coffee for us is very outdated, so they planned this. I can't help but sigh. God knows what else is in store for me.

We walked in a private room to see a beautiful couple of fifties smiling and talking to eachother. If they are her parents, where is she? My parents greeted them and they greeted us back. They started talking about something but I was least interested. All I want to do is talk to her.

"So we'll have the engagement on the fifth of next month and wedding on tenth. It's that okay?" My dad asked and my breath hitched.

Before the girl's parents answer, I stood up.

"May I speak to your daughter?" I asked them and they looked shocked for a second but soon covered it up with a smile.

They still didn't answer, so I looked at my parents and expected them to be angry at me but they were smirking.

Am I missing something here?

"Yea sure son. She's in the next room, met her and talk freely" her dad said and I smiled at them. I took one last look of my parents and stromed out to the next room.

I knocked at the room door and I heard a faint "come in."

I saw the girl wearing a blue salwar and her hair was let free, hitting her waist. She was turned to the other side and so I couldn't see her. This is better, cause I can't speak looking into her eyes.

I walked near her, with a shiver and worry. What if this girl doesn't understand me? Am I going to leave Akshaya forever?

No! No!
I can't do that!

I won't mind eloping on my wedding but I want Akshaya with me everytime.

"Ha-" she started speaking and was about to turn but I cut her off.

"Listen, I really need to talk to you about something very important" she stood still, with her back facing to me. I took a deep breath and spoke it out.

"I love a girl and I cannot marry anyone else.

I love her with all my heart, body and soul. She's the one who can ever be my wife, my better half. I can't even imagine someone else in her place. She's loving me too but she needs some time. I'm waiting for her but my parents are forcing me into this.

All I want to say is I can never be a perfect and an ideal husband for you. I cannot love you like I love her. Any girl deserves a husband who loves her and I'm sure I'm not the one for you. Please ask your parents to stop this" I said it all in a go.

I took a deep breath, calming my wildly beating heart. I waited for her response but she didn't speak anything. I stood there for almost five minutes, but they was not a word for her. I think she needs time.

"I'm leaving, I know you need time. I don't blame you, I understand you completely. But please talk to them and ask them to stop it" I said and I walked to the door when she spoke.

"Really? You want me to stop this wedding?"

Akshaya!!

I was stunned to see that girl none other than my Akshaya.

"What? How.. how are? I... I" I stammered badly, not able to believe she's the girl with whom my wedding is being fixed in the next room.

I was still shocked when she started laughing looking at my face. I was embarrassed to no limit.

Is this already planned?

Oh god! Now I know why my parents were smirking with a evil grin on their face. I should have connected the dots!

"You.. you look so .. so damn funny! Hahaha! You.." she couldn't speak as she held her stomach laughing.

"Akshu, stop it" I told her nicely.

"You, you look like a joker. Yo-yo... Your face is.." she continued laughing.

"Akshu, stop laughing at me baby" I said in extra smooth voice. She stopped for a minute, hearing baby from my mouth and I thought I won but she again started laughing.

"Akshu" I warned her for the last time but I don't think she's even listening to my warnings.

"You.. hahaha..you" I walked to her and pulled her in my tight hug. She immediately stopped laughing and her body tensed.

I smirked at the effect I have on her. This gave me confidence to control her at anything and anytime with my one hug.

"Akshu, if you freeze just for my one hug, I wonder how will you behave on our first night love?!" I teased her and that's it. She pushed me so hard that I landed on the bed. I thanked God for this bed.

"You stupid" she said but I didn't let her scold me more as I pulled her to my lap.
"Yea, what were you saying baby?" I kissed her neck as I found her closing her eyes and holding my shirt tight in her fist.

"Baby" I called her and she opened her eyes widely. She pushed me but I didn't budge.

"Yea, I was going to my mom and ask her to cancel our wedding since you love someone with all you heart, body and soul" she smirked this time and I can't help but feel the urge to kiss her like no tomorrow.

"You look so beautiful baby" I said and she blushed brick red again.

"Leave me, let me inform this to your parents that you don't want to marry me" she pushed me and walked to the door.

Before she pushes the knob, I back hugged her and lifed carefully and spinned her around.

"Avi" she almost screamed but I put her down immediately and closed her mouth.

"Don't shout baby, our parents might think something else" she blushed again and hit my chest.

I hugged her and we stood like that for sometime.

"So you're ready to marry me?" I asked her.

"Yea"she whispered.

"Why?" She pulled away from my hug but my hands were still on her waist.

"You don't love me right? Then why are you marrying me?"

"I can't let another girl suffer in front of me by marrying this devil here" she smirked and I'm impressed by her answer. She's just making it tough for me to kiss her by making that cute face.

"So you'll be the one to take this devil?" I asked her.

"Do I have any other choice left?"

"No" she smiled and pulled away form my hold, making my frown.

"Don't frown my future hubby" she said and my heart flattered when she called me that. Today is officially my second best day in my life, obviously meeting her was the first best.

She took a remote from the drawer and pressed a button. The room suddenly turned dark and the screen I'm front of me for me so happy.

I love you Avi

I turned to see her holding a bouquet of roses and smiling shyly.

"What is this wifey?" I smirked and she glared, blushing.

"Shut up Avi. I'm trying my best here and you're teasing me. Just shut up for ten minutes" she said.

"Ok wifey" I winked at her and asked her to continue.

"A... Avi, I know I hurted you a lot these days and don't deserve you but you are all I want in my life. I may not be the ideal wife who wakes you up with a bed coffee or a breakfast, but I promise to stand by you, with you when the whole world is against us. I needed time to understand my feelings and you gave me what I needed. Now I'm very clear in my thoughts and my feelings. It's nothing but pure and unconditional love. Love for you Avi, and only you. I have hurted you a lot of times knowingly and unknownigly but I want to make it up by showing my love till my last breath.

I know I don't deserve you but I don't want to give you to someone who deserves you. Think that I'm selfish but I don't care. I love you Avi with all my heart, body and soul. Will you accept me as your wife Avi?" She finally kneeled on the ground and I face palmed myself.

When did I become this lucky?

This girl in front of me is a magic. She entered my life and changed everything for good. I have never seen this world so lovely and lively before she came. She made me realise that love is something very precious but free. She made me see people from heart and not through eyes. She's a magic, my magic.

"Idiot, say something" her voice brought me back from my thoughts.

"You're so cute" she blushed and glared at the same time, still on her knees before me.

"Not that. Umm..you I, do you... I.." she stammered and I found it so freaking cute.

"I didn't understand anything baby, come back" I teased her.

"I want my answer" she said.

"What answer? You left me with no other choice. You already spoke to my parents and almost arranged for this marriage. Do I have any other choice?" I asked her, raising my eyebrows.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you or something. I wanted to surprise you and thought that you'll be happy. If you don't want to marry me, it's ok. I'll talk to them and .." she paused.

Taking a long deep breath, she continued "I'm sorry!" A tear dropped down her eye as she was looking at the ground and that's the last thing I want to see.

"Baby, I didn't mean that way. You said you don't want any other girl to suffer. So I guess it's time everyone pity you" she suddenly looked at me, wiping her tear.

"What?" She asked innocently.
Oh my baby!

"Only you can tame this devil darling" I said and kneeled down before pulling her into a tight hug.

She hugged me back and I inhaled her scent which drove me crazy.

"I love you Avi" she said and I was on cloud nine hearing it.

"Love you more baby" I said.

I pulled away form the hug and took the bouquet from her. I made her stand up. I sat on the bed and pulled her to my lap.

"Baby, but I never thought you'd talk to my parents and make them agree for our marriage. I'm very much impressed with you Mrs. Parikh" she blushed brick red and I kissed her cheek.

"A..Avi, don't" she said.

"Don't what baby?" I asked her as I kissed her neck this time. I bit her there and she left a small moan. That got me crazy and the urge to kiss her grew.

I pulled away and leaned close to her face.

"May I?" I asked her cause I don't want her to feel uncomfortable near me.

"Wow! I never know this devil can be such a gentleman!" She said sarcastically.

"Baby, I'm serious. May I?" I asked her and she was the one who pulled me and kept her lips on mine.

I took control happily, taking the clue from her. I poured all the love for her in that kiss. It was the moment I was dreaming of, since I realised I love her. I imagined her lips to be very soft but in reality it was heaven. She's such a beauty, inside out and I'm glad I own this beauty now.

We pulled away for air as I rested my forehead on hers. She had her eyes closed and was panting heavily. The blush on her cheek never left. She opened her eyes.

"Again" I didn't give her a second to think and smashed my lips to hers again.

This time it was slow and delicate. I handled her like the most fragile thing on this earth. She slowly moved close to me by holding my nape and pulling me further in. I smiled as I held her by her waist and deepened the kiss. She kissed me as passionately as I kissed her.

Our happy moment was ruined by a knock on the door. We quickly pulled apart and her blush was still there. But the smile of contentment on her face made my heart dance. She quickly switched on the lights and opened the door. I didn't know when it was closed at the first place.

"When you were watching the screen intently" she answered as I found my parents and her parents entering the room.

"Seems like my son is the most happiest person here" my mom said and I hugged her tightly.

"Thank you so much mom"

"I haven't done anything son. Akshaya was the one who met us and told us how much she loved you. She stood up for you, for your love and spoke very confidently about your future. Frankly speaking, I didn't like her at first, but the way she spoke with confidence and pure love for you made me love her. She's very adorable and I'm warning you, if you hurt her I'll be the one to kick you first" my mom said and she went and hugged Akshaya.

I'm so happy today!
Thank you God!

"I'm so glad she finally found someone who loves her so much" her mom commented and I hugged them.

"Though we haven't met before, I trust you completely. Hearing what Akshaya said, I can say you're the perfect man for my princess" her dad stroke Akshu's hair.

"I accept Akshaya as my daughter in law" mom said.

"I accepted it long time ago, right son?" Dad smirked.

"Of course dad"

"Thank you Dean" Akshu said.

"No more Dean" mom said.

"It's dad for you, from now on dear" he said as he kissed her forehead.

Authors note!

Hey lovelies!

Here comes the end of Turn Of Life!

I had an amazing time writing this story and I hope you too had an amazing time reading this.

As far as I know, I justified all the characters and the scenes in this story. If you still feel any scenes left unexplained, please let me know.

Like...
How Harish came to know that it was Shweta who put Yash behind the bars?

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And my  dear readers, please let me know how you felt as you read the story. Share your thoughts and I'll take your advices for my upcoming books.

I'm so glad that I'm done with my first book.

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Love you all so much!
Menaka❤️