"What the... Hey!" He half yelled almost frightening her.

"Oh my god!" She shrieked covering her eyes.

"What are you doing?" She mumbled sounding dumb.

"Can't you see? I'm buttoning my shirt. Now would you turn around?" He snapped.

"Yeah. Okay." She quickly turned her back towards him whilst he continued buttoning his shirt.
Once he finished, he came out.

"You! That day, You were the one who did threw her books on me, didn't you?
What are you doing in my house? Hell! What are you doing in my room?" He queried with arrogance.

"Your room?" Her eyes went wide.

"Yes."

"I....I... I.." She stuttered.

"Ambar?" Amrita knocked before intruding. Nakul's eyes bulged as he witnessed her coming forward.

"Have you cleaned it?" She asked ignoring his presence.

"No Dida." Ambar instantly answered before Amrita noticed him finally.

"Oh! I'm so sorry." She quickly apologised in a low voice.

"Dida. Actually, I stepped into the wrong room." Ambar explained.

"It's okay. You can use it. I'll be outdoor." He said after understanding the situation and started leaving immediately.

"Ambar. Are you alright?" Amrita asked Ambar out of concern.

"Yes Dida... Hunky dory!" She chirped while Nakul's mouth twitched in amusement.

He quietly walked out giving both the sisters, some privacy.

------------------------------
"Mr. Suri." Vinay stood up when Nakul stepped in the living room.

"Mr. Sahay. Please be seated. Thanks for coming." He added with a smile.

"Hello Ma'am." He greeted Sandhya.

"Hello Sir.... I mean Nakul." Sandhya laughed nervously.

In the meantime, both the girls joined them.

"And look, they're back." Manyata said.

"Are you alright, Ambar?" Manyata asked her.

"Hunky dory." Nakul muttered quietly without letting anyone hear him but Ambar did.

"I'm fine." She replied embarrassed.

"Great.."

"Mom! May I?" Nakul interrupted her while she gave a slight nod to him. Then he turned towards Sandhya and Vinay.

"Mr. Vinay, Ma'am. I need your permission before speaking to your daughter." He asked politely.

"Sure." They replied in unison.

"Amrita! Mr. Nakul would like to give you a tour of the house." Sandhya elbowed her.

Amrita stood up while Ambar followed her to accompany them.

"Ambar! Where are you going?" Sandhya asked her in a threatening voice.

"I... Umm... just." She stammered.

"Ambar, why don't you tell Mrs. Suri about your post graduation. She lives in New york. I'm sure she might help you out with the information." Sandhya spoke while Ambar occupied her place again.

-----------------------------
They were walking on the lawn grass, barefoot. Silence was surrounding the atmosphere. Both of them were short of words.

"This is awkward." Nakul muttered breaking the silence.

"What?" She asked him.

"Actually. I have never been this nervous, ever." He said.

"So? You are nervous." She stated.

"Yes I am. Why? Aren't you nervous?" Nakul asked her.

"Frankly yes, even I am." She offered a small smile which  didn't reach her eyes.

"Amrita! Let's be honest. Are you willing to marry me? I mean You're not doing this in any sort of pressure, right?" He asked her while she froze.

"This is my decision. I'm ready for this." She lied.

"Are you?" He asked.

"Yes." She replied.

"Good. Actually I have already talked to Mr. and Mrs. Sahay but there are things, I want to tell you."

"Okay. Go ahead."

"My family has gone through a lot and these past days were like a hell for all of us... I lost my sister in law who was my best friend. I nearly lost my brother too though he's still not with us." He enunciated while she felt sorry for him.

"The reason, I want to get married is my nephew. He's.. He's important to me than my own life. I love him a lot and can't afford to lose him. My mother can't stay here as she has major commitments and responsibilities....... and I fear that she'll take him away from me...."

"Then why me? Why do you want to get married to me?" She conferred softly.

"Actually, He's incredible but a lot more mischievous. He's hard to handle and no one can bear him. He needs proper care and someone else to look after him. Someone who would be like a mother to him. Just like my Shikha bhabhi and I see it in you." He finished with a breathtaking smile.

"So is this the only reason, you want me to marry you?" She asked being stunned.

"No... I do like you... I really do and there's no denial about that but yes, my nephew is the main reason, I want to get married so soon." He said sincerely while she wandered into her own world.

Everybody have their own motives and incentives, so did he, just like her.
At least he was honest with her before marriage.
Marriage! That was the biggest question ever.
But Is she really ready for this?

"Hey!". His voice alerted her.

"It's okay, if you don't want to marry me. I can understand. You've dreams and-"

"I'm ready to marry you." She cut him off, startling him.

"Are you?" He raised his eye brows.

"Yes." She replied, blinking up at him.

"Okay then Is there anything you want to know about me?" He queried scratching his neck.

"Only if you've anything else to say." She smiled while he mentally debated whether to tell her or not.

"No." He said finally.

"Then there's nothing, I want to know."

"What about you? Do you wish to tell me something about yourself. Anything important?" He asked while she shifted her gaze.
Words failed to come out of her so she only shook her head avoiding that question of his.

"Okay then. Let's go. Everybody must be waiting." He smiled which she returned.

------------------------------

"Oh that's good." Manyata praised.

"Thank you, Mrs. Suri." Ambar grinned.

"Don't call me Mrs. Suri. It makes me look bossy and commanding. Auntie would be just fine, dear." She chuckled while Nakul and Amrita joined them.

"Look, they're back." Sandhya chirped.

"Oh, Thank god! You're back otherwise we would've' died out of hunger. Right Ambar?" Manyata joked.

"Okay. Let's head to dinner." Nakul said.

Meanwhile they all stood up and proceeded towards the big dining table.

------------------------------

"It's delicious." Sandhya complimented.

"Thank you for inviting us over." Vinay spoke.

"Mr. Vinay. No formality, after all, we'll be one family from now on." Manyata said leaving Ambar perplexed.

"We must start with the shopping now." Sandhya blurted out.

"Shopping?" Ambar asked.

"Yes dear. For the wedding." Manyata blurted.

"Whose wedding?" Ambar was now confused as she didn't knew anything what was going on.

"Nakul and Amrita's, Of  course." Manyata answered while serving herself.

This was it.

Ambar dropped her fork instantly, after all this news was a thunderbolt which she had never expected.

Marriage!
Her Dida getting married.
How come, no one mentioned  anything before?
Not even her Dida.

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Hello everyone.

How was the chapter?

I hope you all are having a great time.
I have a bad news for you all. I'm sorry but I won't be able to update till 18th April 2017.
I have my exams coming up and I have to work hard for it.
As soon as my exams end. I would start writing again,
Even Oneshots for STL and the updates would be really quick.

For this particular chapter,
Please share your views and vote for the chapter.

Thank you.

Until next time.
♡♥♡