Vansh's POV:

I kept looking at Neiv who sat quietly...
It was indeed heartbreaking...

We knew Chaahat is broken from within but we didn't think that she would ever suggest for a living in and completely object the idea of marriage.

Just while I kept patting Neiv's back we heard ...

'Bhai...you know they will never agree!!! They didn't agree when Mihir and I wanted this... remember???'  Aaru said...

'Yes Neiv... and Ishaani aunty ...she maybe modern but you know her...she won't be able to take the shock..  Specially now' Mihir said...

And we were shocked...

I looked at Mihir asking what happened...

'Ishaani aunty complained of chest pain..Nikki did her checkups and confirmed she needs utmost care...you know her BP issues...Her 6 monthly medical reports are out... She has a weak heart...she won't be able to take it!!! I mean yes...cholestrol and lipids can be taken care with exercise and medicines but I don't think she will be ready for this kinda generation shock Neiv Bhai...'  Mihir completed and Neiv was broken beyond the limits now...🥺💔

Next second I saw Neiv holding his head ...

Just then I pulled him into a hug...He needed that...

'Why has my life complicated this much suddenly??? I ...I love mom... She wants me to settle down...you saw her when Chaah ran to the room...I somehow convinced her saying Chaah was vomiting due to traveling and probably that's why she ran like that...but I don't know if I tell mom that this marriage isnt possible now how would she react... remember... when we planned for the drama of getting back Chaahat...mom asked me if I'm seriously planning to settle down and I said yes...so technically if our elders are planning a marriage...it's not actually wrong...' he said at once...

While Malvika said looking outside the window...

'And what should you do of your love who wants to love but not marry you? She wants to live in and not marry? She wants relationship without commitment... How will you convince your family??? They'll never agree Neiv' she yelled and I calmed her down...

She's the overprotective kind in our gang... she's been this to me and Neiv since childhood...we were buds from ages afterall...

While we heard Muskaan's voice...

'Neiv...all the elders want to talk to you' Neiv nodded his head

While Aaru held his hand...
'Bhai... take your time... don't hurry...just buy some time from elders and then decide'

While we heard a strong voice from Malu ...
'No!!! Neiv don't do that!!! Just say the truth! Can be painful...yet will be less messed up'

But Neiv didn't listen to both...

Went to the study area where everyone was sitting...

He had discussions with elders and after sometime...we saw him climbing the stairs... towards Chaahat's room.

He didn't knock as usual. God alone knows what's waiting for him...

Neiv's POV:

I turned the door knob and entered her room while I heard...

'You don't knock is it???'

I saw her standing near the window...

Her back facing me...

'I don't need to baby...this is my room too... isn't it?' I said softly...

I didn't get a reaction from her..

I slowly held her by her waist... back hugged her and left a small kiss on her cheek...

I felt her cheeks were wet...

I knew she was crying...

I needed to give her that space...I let her cry..I kept nuzzling her shoulder bone...

While she stood there like a stone...

Slowly I heard her say...

'May it what come...I'm not marrying anyone!!!' she said firmly...

My heart broke again 💔

But then I smiled... I came here with this broken destiny maybe...

I need to loose and win her!!!

And I'm ready to ❤️

I held her tighter...

'My little witch...This junior Devil is all at your service...'

I turned her around and saw her face...

I bent a bit and kissed a forehead...

'Nothing...I promise nothing will happen without your nod baby... But I can't tell mom now about our decision to live in...I need time for that...our families won't take it in so easily..and mom isn't very healthy...her 6 monthly report is not very good...so...I need time Chaahat...will you believe in me and give me that time?' I asked holding her closer...

She looked deep into my eyes and nodded ...next second I circled my arms around her taking her in my embrace ❤️🤗

She hugged me tightly like she was scared to loose me...

Indeed she loves me...but this isn't going to be a easy journey...

Tough and bumpy roads ahead!!!

***

'But you both can get engaged now na and marry in a few months with Mihir Aaru... what's wrong ???' Mahir uncle argued...

I looked at Dad who kept looking sharply at me...

I can lie to anyone but he ...he is a tough one to convince!

But to my surprise he spoke up...

'Mahir... It's ok...it's their call...and you know right how crazily passionate are both Chaahat and Neiv about this merger and about cracking both Milan Fashion week and Paris Fashion week.

Gaya's needs to be eastablished in Sydney...it will take time and energy... Neiv will get busy with designing' dad supported me... however he gave me strange looks
..
It feels so tough lying to dad. I couldn't! To mom it was always easy!!! But to dad!!! No!

'But Dev..they can plan it post marriage also na?' Nandini aunty argued on the call...

To which Dad said...
'Its not our generation anymore Nandini
..it's for our kids to decide...we can't hurry them... their careers are important!!! Let them get it right! Marriage can be done anytime later!!!' and slowly I see all the elders agree to it

I smiled at dad and hugged him tightly...
While I hugged him tightly...
He whispered in my ears...
'Win her son!!! Three months isn't less!!! Win her' I felt my gut clenching... A tear escaped my eye 👁️

Father indeed! Knows everything! I'm his part after all.

I nodded!!!

Things went fine...

Our families went back to India ...

We joined back office...

3 months passed in a blink of an eye...

Chaahat and I stayed in the same house like before but I didn't feel like moving in with Chaahat betraying my mom!!!

Although I lied enough to her...

But this time it didn't feel right...

We kept working hard.... We worked together both at home and office...it felt like work is pleasure with Chaahat...our little dinner dates, our late night coffee sessions, she sitting on my lap and deciding on various designs, it was all romantic!!!

It felt so good.. Slowly Aarya-Mihir's wedding was approaching...we got busy with shopping and arrangements...rest time we were prepping for the fashion week..

Our Milan fashion week was announced 2 weeks before Aaru-Mihir's wedding and just a week before the wedding is the Paris Fashion week...

We both attended the fashion weeks and yes proved it time and again that we are our parents replica!

We sweeped all the awards that evening...

While next day early morning was our flight to India...

While we were at the party when a Indian designer tried to flirt with Chaahat...He was trying to scan her like a pervert!!! I got so annoyed and pulled her away...

While she yelled...'What was that Neiv...I was talking to Mr Roy... what's your problem...why are you acting so Posessive'

'Because I am...you are mine Chaah... how dare he hold your hand' I yelled...

'Neiv please...he wasn't...he only liked the design of my bracelet' he argued...

'Chaah...I know what he was looking at...you...you just... forget it' I turned around...

'I what Neiv??? Tell me!!!" She raised her voice...

'He was staring at your chest Chaah!!! This dress.. I don't mind what you wear...it's your choice... but someone staring at what's mine! I can't take it!' I said

While she yelled 'Stop it Neiv!!! Behave!!! Don't forget you are my partner not my husband!!! Don't try this on me!! No wonder I hate marriage!' she yelled and left from there!!

I felt so lonely!!! A crowd of thousands and yet no one to say to!!! Wooow!!!

Entire night the party was silent. We took the flight back to Sydney...

She was all silent throughout the journey...

We reached home and were up for a shock!!! While on the dining table mom served me and Chaahat tea with current shocks!!!

Along with tea we were served surprises!!!

There were two invitation cards printed!!!

Aarya weds Mihir

&

The other was...

Neiv weds Chaahat

While I and Chaahat looked at each other dumbfound 🥺😧