After sometime, they broke the hug.

Ash: Let's walk on the beach

Dar: Sure

They removed their shoes and walked on beach. They walked holding hands, fingers interwined with each other. Night lights, cold breeze. Her hair were moving. They walked without uttering a single word in complete silence, a comfortable silence.

They sat on a rock. Ash sat between in legs and he wrapped his arms around her neck from back. She rested her head on his chest near his heart. She could clearly hear his heartbeat. That was the only sound. They sat their talking with each other.

After sometime, they got up and walked back and wore their shoes. They walked towards Dar's car. He opened the door of passenger seat for her. She sat down and he closed it. He sat on driver's seat and drove towards a restraunt. He held her hand interwined their fingers. She looked at their hands and smiled. They reached at restraunt and sat on table which was already booked by Dar.

They had candle light dinner. Dar had ordered her favourite dishes.

Ash: So when are we gonna talk to dad about our marriage decision?

Dar: He knows about it. I asked his permission before proposing you. He allowed me then only I proposed you

Ash: Ok

Dar: After dinner, we can go and talk with him

Ash: Sure

They had their dinner along with feeding each other. They left for Ash's home. As they ring the bell, Sid opened the door. Ash hugged him tightly. Sid hugged her back. Dar was standing admiring them. Sid saw him and opened his arm and Dar joined the hug.

They settled on sofa. Ash was sitting beside Sid.

Sid: So how was your evening?

Ash: Great. We enjoyed a lot

Sid: So you both ready for marriage?

Ash: Yes dad fully ready

Dar: Yes

Sid: Ok so I will talk with your parents and we can figure out the dates and all. Ok?

Dar: Sure

Sid: Tomorrow only me and Ash can come if you don't have any problem

Dar: Yee sure uncle. That's your own home. You can come anytime you feel like

Sid: Ok then final. Ok princess?

Ash was lil nervous.

Sid: What happened? Any problem?

Ash: Actually dad umm I have a small request regarding this marriage

Sid: Say bacha. It's my only daughter's wedding. Anything

Ash: Actually it's my dream to do destination marriage in church in Maldives if you don't have any problem

Sid: Sure it's all your choice. But Darshan and his family?

Dar: I don't mind uncle. If she wants church wedding, I am happy with her decision. You can ask from mom dad once

Sid: Ok then we will tomorrow

Dar left after some chit chat. Ash hugged Sid tightly.

Sid: Kya hua?

Ash: (in teary voice) Nothing

Sid: Arre what happened baby?

Ash: Aapke bina mera man ni lagega wha

She said with tears rolling down her eyes.

Sid: Arre aese ni rote. Everyone is there. They gonna keep you happy

Ash broke down in his arms. Sid somehow controlled his tears and Ash slept in his room.

Next morning

They both got ready and left for Dar's home. They welcomed them.

DD: Darshan's Dad
DM: Darshan's Mom

They talked about the marriage and fixed the dates and all.

Sid: Actually there is a request if you people don't mind

DD: Ji kahie

Sid: Actually Ayesha wishes to get married in church in Maldives, agar aapko koi problem na ho to

DD: Arre isme problem ki kya baat hai? Jaise bacho ko theek lge. Haina?

DM: Hnn hme koi problem nhi hai. Bass pre-wedding functions hum saare krenge

Sid: Thank you so much

DD: Arre isme thank you ki kya baat hai. Par hnn saare functions ka jo bhi kharcha hum log milkar krenge aur hum dahej ke bilkul khilaaf hai. To hme kuch ni chahie

(Author is strictly against dowry system.)

DD: Chlo fir muhh mitha krwao

DM brought laddoo and everyone ate it. Dar smiled at Ash. She looked down out of shyness.

To be continued

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