" I love you, Mrithun." And that was the moment we both were in deep shit and there is no going back. He gave me another loving kiss and turned us towards our parents. We both are in this together. Let's face this. 

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The moment she said those words which I have been waiting to hear with so much passion all these years was priceless. I know that she meant every single word and has an in-depth meaning to it. Her eyes portray Love, affection and truth all in one and it makes me go crazy for her and whatever the hell might be, I'm not planning to let her or slip out of my hand even in next life.

I pulled her in for another short passionate loving kiss and I don't give a shit if my parents or her parents are watching us. Let them see and make one thing clear that 'she is mine' and I'm not gonna let her slip so easily. I broke the kiss and made us turn towards them.

To say they were shocked was an understatement. The look they held was Blank. I don't know whether they are happy for us or kill us already. While our sibling's expression soon turned from shock to an evil smirk. If it was an any-other situation they would have hooted and teased us to no end but they all had a proud smirk on their face.

At least a few people were happy for us. I held my girls hand tightly and cleared my throat.

" We both love each other and there is no one else for me in this whole life. Uncle, I know I shouldn't have kissed her in front of you but I don't feel any guilt kissing her. Right now, she is mine and I'm not planning to let her go without a fight. Like I said If death is the only thing that comes between us and I'm ready to take that for her. I would rather die happily with her by my side and face our problems." I said loud and clear to everyone.

" Shristi, come here this instance by our side." Shristi's uncle said to her. More like commanded her. The tone was not friendly enough.

I looked to my girl and she held my hands with shock evident in her face. From her looks, I know that her uncle never used her this tone.

She gulped and looked at me. I removed my hand from her grip, she looked at me wide-eyed and disappointment placed her face. But I grabbed her waist and locked her securely to me. I could see her cheeks started to turn red.

I smirked at her and shook my head at her. Only she could blush at times like this and I suddenly have this urge to take her to our room and ravish her sweet body.

God, help me to keep myself in control. Mrithun this is not the time to think her like this! we have a problem in front of us.

'When have you never had problems?' My subconscious mocked me and I tried to contain my excitement down there. This girl makes me lose my sanity. I cursed under my breath. She going be the death of me.

I'm sure of it.

"I think you heard what your uncle said, young lady? Or do you think you can do whatever you want?" He said and raised his eyebrows at her.

" she is an adult uncle and I hope you know that she can make her own decisions?" I replied at him and looked at me and said,

" I very well know that young man, but do remember she is my child before anything I have every right on her and you don't."

I know that he is correct but then I can't do anything. Shristi looked at me and smiled. She slipped out of my hold but then as a reflex, I gripped her dress.  She came near me and took hold of my hand in her.

" You will get to have me with you once this is settled and I promise to never leave you." She whispered to me and I smirked at her and replied,

" you better be and I'm not planning to let you go out of my sight." I grabbed her face and run my thumb over her lower lip.

" Girls come here?" Shri's mom called them and I let her go for now.

" I will think about this and let you know about our decision. Thank you for having my family here. See you soon." Her father said to mine. They exchanged a few words and started to leave.

I didn't even got a chance to speak with them. They were in a hurry and when I was about to speak to my girl, her grandma and her aunt held her hands and dragged her from here.

There was a complete silence once they left. It was like we had been eloping at the back of our parents and they found out about our relationship. For god sake, They were the reason we met each other.

" Mrithun? Kanna..." Mom started me I stopped her and got to my room and slamming my door.

Locking it behind me I slid down and looked towards the room. How the tables have turned, just a few hours ago I kissed her and felt complete with her. Now, I'm right here alone. Like the time where I wasn't me but what I'm feeling right now is nothing to be compared.

I was furious with my fate, I'm so gonna kill that Priest because of him we are like this. I slowly stood up and flopped myself on the bed. So many things occupied my thought and I blocked them away.

Suddenly, I heard knocking on my door. I blinked my eyes away and looked over my desk. Shit, it's 10 pm! How... When have I slept?

I got up and answered the door. There stood my annoying brother.

" bro, you look like shit!" Tarun said to me and I scoffed at him.

" what do you want?" I snapped at him and he looked surprised and then stared at me for a few seconds.

I don't have time for his fucking shits and proceeded to close the door but he stopped.

" what's taking you so long? Is he not..." My sister stopped once she saw me and Tarun at the doorway.

" Mom, asked you to come down," Tarun said but I simply ignored them and closed my door at them.

I don't care what they think. Shit, it's like I have started to go through that terrible phase. I sighed and got my phone out.

As expected there were no messages from the person who I was expecting. Clearing all those messages I texted her but no response so I called her but her phone was switched off.

I throw away the stupid phone on the fucking bed and grabbed my laptop and ended myself in work. I felt nothing right now and my only need was her. My girl!

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It's been four days since the storm passed. Yes, I think a better way to say was a hurricane. My brother is going crazy and not hearing anything from his girl or her parents was killing him.

Even I tried to talk with Shalini but no use. It was like they were avoiding us. But why? They could at least communicate with us.

You all are thinking about why I'm so worried about them. Why shouldn't I? It's my brother we are talking about, it's been like an eternity I felt like I got back my brother but then after that situation I could feel my brother gone to the worst phase of his life and this time it's like hell.

He doesn't even face us and his eating habits are worse. He worked himself hard and not giving a second glance. He is like an active volcano that could erupt anytime.

He became cold towards his employees and they are living in a nightmare was an understatement. Dad has to step in to check him but he didn't give two shits.

He was not able to contact Shristi and I don't know what's their problem. If mom and dad don't do anything for another day it's going to be worse. Right now we're are having our diner except my brother.

" Mom, he is not answering his door. It's worse than those time." Tarika my twin sis said.

She was the only person who could talk to him during those times but I'm really worried right now. Harish anna was worried for her wife and our brother. Madhu is upset with this situation and it's not good for her or the baby.

" what I'm gonna do if he shuts everyone out?" Mom said and her eyes go glossy with tears.

" The only way he could be normal this time is Shristi mom. She is the only need for him and if he doesn't get her I don't know. I'm surprised that he hasn't done anything yet but I know for sure he has been up to something." Harish anna said to our parents.

" I agree with him mom, you have to talk with them. To end this situation." I agree with my brother and explained my views.

" I'm just giving my space to them. I will call them tomorrow and get to meet them." Dad said and we agreed but I have a different idea.

As soon as we finished our dinner I called Tarika, Harish and Madhu to my room.

" What do you want that you called us right now?" Harish anna asked me.

" I don't think Mrithun will handle this by himself. It's not like last time and you guys know this is worse. I think we should handle this matter in our hand." I said to them and they all thought for a moment and agreed with me.

" It's true Hari, we should do something. I can't handle this anymore." Madhu said and Tarika also agreed.

" But do you have any plan? What are we gonna do?" Tarika asked me and I smirked at them? But then Harish phone started to ring.

" It's Karthik... I don't know what he wants?" Harish anna explained to us and took his phone.

" hey, Karthik..... Yeah, I know... What?... Okay... Yeah, it's complicated... It's like old times but worse... Now? At this time?.... Okay, .... We are discussing... We will wait for you guys... Come soon, bye." He ended the call and looked at us.

" Karthik and Karan are coming here. They knew something was up." Harish explained to us.

" But how did they know?" Tarika asked him.

" Work? I don't know Mrithun must have something with them and probably he hasn't given anything to them and I think dad would have discussed this with uncle and they found out about this and they are coming over," Harish said to us.

Karthik and Karan are brothers and sons of Uncle Shankar and Aunt Vanitha. Their sons have their law firm and one of the successful lawyers in our state. Karan and Mrithun anna are best friends and we all gone to the same school.

We are practically family, soon they arrived and we all settled in my room and started explaining my plan and they look at me like I grew horns on my head.

" Are you crazy? It's enough that I have one crazy brother with attitudes right now and I don't want another one with stupid craziness." Harish anna yelled at me.

" I know it's stupid and crazy, but it's the only way." I defended myself.

" I agree with him and we got to do this. I know my bestie and he will be at least be sane if we do this and will think straight." Karan agreed with and after a few minutes, we all were in front of our brother's room.

" Do you think this will work?" Madhu asked us.

" God, only knows what he is thinking," I replied. I took a deep breath and knocked on the devil's door.

We waited but no reply, and finally Tarika pushed us aside and knocked on the door and said,

" It's about Shristi we are here for." Soon we hear some shuffling sound and there our brother stood eyes puffed only in his track pants.

He didn't look like he took shower or shaved. He had huge bags under his eyes. He looked horrible and even I stood shocked at his appearance. His room had a horrible smell and I think he has been drinking last night or maybe early morning. I don't know?

" what the fuck, man?" Karan asked and pushed him inside and flipped the switch on and boy was his room a complete mess?

But my brother didn't give two shits about us and the only thing he said was,

" what is about Shristi?"

" First we need to clear this up and we could speak. But first, can you at least have a bath. You stink as fuck man." Karthik said and we all agreed but my there huffed and didn't listen.

So we have taken the matter into ourself and started cleaning his room. Mean whole Karan took care of my brother and made him sobber.

" Now, can you explain?" Mrithun said in a monotonous tone.

" We know that you miss her and her phone is not available," Harish said to him.

" Like I don't know that fuck right?" He snapped.

" yeah, that's why we got a plan," I said to him and there we have his full attention.

I smirked at him and said,

" We all are gonna Sneak into Shristi's house brother." He thought for a second and finally, he showed us his small smile. We won't let you down brother ever.

" Let's do it. Can't wait to see my girl." Mrithun said to us in evil tone maybe I think it's for the best. Right now, Shristi is the person my brother needs.

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Authors note

And that's a wrap for the chapter. Hi everyone I hope everyone is good and well.

Sneaking into a police house. Well, that could be interesting and yeah, I thought Tarun's point of view is needed right now cause he is the good spirit of the house.

Let's wait and see what the boys are up to. If you like this chapter vote, comment and share.

Until then be safe and happy or try to be sane.

#loveyourself😎

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