It was the day for Aniket and Nitya's appointment. Nitya was preparing lunch for everyone while Manvi came to the kitchen to help her out.

Manvi was shocked "Di aapne itni jaldi sab bana diya?" she asked

"Haa.. mere aane se pehle hi Aaru ne aada kaam kar diya tha" Nitya informed her.

Manvi always gets annoyed hearing his name from her mouth "Di.. hum usko beech mein laaye bina baat kar sakte hai na?" she asked.

Nitya smiled and replied straightforwardly "tumne pucha toh maine jawab diya."

Manvi made a face, but she was excited "I am so excited Di.. finally aap Maa ban jaogi" she exclaimed

"Mannu.. Itni excited mat ho abhi! Doctor's appointment hai tests honge.. Phir sab thik raha toh ek surrogate ko dekhna! It's not easy" Nitya was worried as the process of surrogacy is filled with lots of stress. Finding a perfect surrogate will be the most difficult task.

Manvi understands her concern, she grabbed her hand and squeezed it a bit "Di.. itni tension mat lo be positive agar bhagwaan se rasta dikhaya hai toh manzil tak bhi wahi pahuchenge humhe" she said maturely and with a strong believe in God.

Nitya tapped back her hand and smiled lightly "haa.. Par ye rasta Aar.." she paused when Manvi gazed at her.

"Sara credit usko mat do Di.. aur ab uske saath hi jao main nahi jaungi ab hospital aapke saath" Manvi was annoyed hearing his name again and walked out of the kitchen showing her anger.

A minute ago she behaved maturely and in a second she reacted impulsively. Nitya turned off the stove and headed towards the hall.

Kaushalya was sitting on the couch and thinking about surrogacy. Nitya came to her and said "maaji maine khana bana diya hai aap please kha lena.. Aaru aur mannu dono hamare saath jayenge hospital aap chalna chahe toh?"

"Mujhe iss tamashe ka hissa nahi banna hai" Kaushalya refused to be with them as she was completely against the decision of getting an unknown girl to give birth to a child.

Nitya looked at her with a fixed gaze, Aniket came downstairs and said "Nitu.. chale?"

Nitya turned her head towards him and nodded yes. Aniket stared at her and her face was clearly expressing the sadness of Kaushalya's rude behavior when there is a new hope.

Aarav and Manvi came downstairs and glanced at Nitya, they exchanged glances with each other. Aarav asked "tum kaha aa rahi ho?"

"Jahan tum jaa rahe ho" She argued with him.

"No.. tum nahi aaogi hamare saath" Aarav refused to take her along.

Manvi stamped her foot in anger, she moved to Aniket and complained "jiju.. Dekho na ye idiot mujhe aane nahi de raha hai aapke aur di ke saath"

Aarav made a face and said "complaint toh aise kar rahi hai jaise meri har baat maanti hai.. Jo kehta hun ulta hi karti hai"

Aniket glanced at Aarav and asked him to be silent. He obeyed him while Aniket turned towards Manvi and said "tum aa sakti ho hamare saath.. Jisko hamari khushiyon mein shamil nahi hona hai wo ghar pe rahe aur khana peena kha le" This comment was meant for Kaushalya.

Manvi tried to hide her laughter behind her sealed lips. Aarav tapped Nitya's shoulder, she turned towards him and he passed her a smile "bhabhi Maa.. chale?" he asked.

Nitya smiled and four of them walked out of the house. They sat inside the car and headed towards the hospital.

Within half an hour they reached the hospital, Aarav rushed to the reception and said "hey.. Appointment for Mr. and Mrs. Raichand"

Manvi was standing beside him so the nurse assumed them and said "yes.. Mr and mrs Raichand dono waha first floor pe jayie second cabin hai"

Aarav and Manvi exchanged glances with each other and then titled their head towards the nurse standing in front of them "Excuse me.. I am single" they said in unison

"Abhi toh aapne kaha Mr and Mrs Raichand" The nurse spoke.

"Haan toh wo mere bhaiya aur bhabhi Maa hai! Aur main itna handsome sexy sa ladka.. Iss bandriya ka husband.. 100 janmano mein nahi hoga" Aarav said

Manvi's jaw dropped down hearing his words, she fired back "uske baad bhi tum mere layak nahi ban jaaoge..."

They began to argue while others watched them. Nitya and Aniket entered the hospital, they were shocked to see them arguing while standing in front of the reception.

"God.. yahan bhi shuru ho gaye dono" Aniket sighed deeply. He moved towards them and pulled Aarav away.

Aniket gazed at him with fixed eyes, Aarav asked "Aise kya dekh rahe ho bhai? Uski galti hai.."

"Galti kisiki bhi ho.. Lekin ye hospital hai! Meri toh ijzat ka khayal karlo thoda" Aniket scolded him a low tone.

Aarav lowered his head and apologized "sorry.."

Nitya explained same to Manvi, Nitya warned her "hospital ke bahar aane tak tumhare muh se ek shabd nahi nikalna chahiye samjhi"

Manvi shook her head in yes, the nurse called for Aniket and Nitya and they went to the doctor's cabin. Aarav stood at one corner of the corridor while Manvi stood at the other so that they don't create another scene in the hospital.

Inside the cabin

The doctor was carefully examining the reports while Nitya and Aniket were sitting nervously. Aniket kept his hand on hers and squeezed a bit to calm her down. Nitya looked into his eyes and smiled as she had hopes because God had shown this way to them.

"Mr and Mrs. Raichand! Maine puri medical history aapki padhi hai.. Agar aap bacha carry nahi kar paa rahi hai apne uterus mein toh hum surrogate use kar sakte hai!" the doctor said with a smile on her face.

Nitya was elated hearing her words "doctor.. Aap jald se jald treatment shuru kar dijiye" she said with excitement.

"Relax.. Ye aasan nahi hai! Pehle aisi surrogate dundhni hogi jo aapka bacha carry kar sake! Humne abhi process shuru kiya aur surrogate nahi mili toh sab waste ho jayega. Aapke ghar ka mahol dekhte hue humne Aarav ko suggest kiya ki wo khud aapke liye surrogate dekhe." Dr. Aditi concluded.

"Aap.. kuch zyda hi janti hai hamare baare mein" Aniket said surpringly.

Aditi smiled and said "main Aarav ki college friend hun.. Isliye jaanti hun"

Nitya looked at her and asked assurance "matlab chance hai na hum parents ban sakte hai?"

Aditi blinked her eyes in a yes and said "yes mam.. Bas aap surrogate dundiye phir hum process bhi start kar denge!"

Tears of happiness slipped down Nitya's eyes, she looked at Aniket with enthusiasm. They walked out of the cabin and hugged each other. Aniket kissed her forehead lightly and said "maine kaha tha na.. Ye rasta humhe manzil tak zaroor pahuchayega"

Nitya looked up at him with a smile "haan Aniket.. Par sabse muskil kaam hai surrogate dundhna.."

"Wo bhi ho jayega Nitu.. Aaru ne kaha na wo dundh lega! Jaise usne hamara rishta tootne se bacha liya waise hi wo hamare liye surrogate bhi dundh lega" Aniket said having his full faith in his brother. It's not that he can't find a surrogate by himself it just that he doesn't want to interfere in his brother's efforts and make him feel disheartened that he can't get happiness for his "bhabhi maa" who meant everything for him.

They held each other hands and walked out of the hospital. Manvi and Aarav were waiting in the parking lot for them.

Nitya asked "tum dono parking lot mein?"

"Haa.. wo hamari ladai hui toh nurse se kaha hospital se jaane ko" Manvi replied in a low tone.

Nitya sighed in disappointment "matlab inha kehne par bhi dono pe asar nahi hai!" she said slapping her head from behind.

Manvi pointed towards him "iski galti hai.. Isne mujhe cabin mein nahi jaane diya"

"Andar bhabhi Maa aur bhai ki meeting doctor se chal rahi thi! Tumhara waha kuch kaam nahi tha.. Bas apne behuda sawalo se pareshan karti tum" Aarav rebuked.

Aniket glared at Aarav and said "bas.. Aaru.. tujhe surrogate jaldi dundhni hai.. Kyuki aaj jo maine Khushi nitu ke chahre pe dekhi hai use main hamesha ke liye dekhna chahta hun"

Aarav smiled hearing his words. He promises "main jaldi dundh lunga bhai.. Kyuki jo aap chahte ho wo main bhi chahta hun"

Manvi thought something for a moment. She glanced at Nitya and there was a different charm reflecting in her eyes. She could see the enthusiasm, and happiness on her face. They sat inside the car while Manvi was standing still at her place lost in her thoughts. 

To be continued..