Like every other morning, the sun rose from East & spread its bright rays, the birds chirped melodiously, and the winds blew ferociously but...today the morning wasn't usual for two souls. This morning was the most special one for Karan & Monami as they were going to meet for the very first time. With thumping hearts, one was getting ready while the other one was just keeping an eye on the road waiting for her 'someone special'.

Do Anjaane Ajnabi...
Chale Bandhane Bandhan!

Soon, Retd. Col. Sooraj Shergill along with his sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughter reached Mumbai for a very special meet with the Mahajans. Col. Batra also accompanied him & Faizi was also there for being a support for Karan as he's his best friend and of the same age. During the whole journey from Delhi to Mumbai, there was one question that lingered in Karan's head - Main kaise baat karunga unse!

Haay Re Dil Mein Hai Ye Uljhan
Milkar Kyaa Bole...
Kyaa Bole Kyaa Bole Re Milakar Kyaa Bole?!

As the dazzling black posh car entered the narrow road, Monami who was peeping from her balcony, immediately moved back as her nervousness increased. Koel, who was there with her, passed her teasing looks as Monami's cheeks started heating up that too without having a single glance at her 'may be groom'.

Nayi Umamg Nayi Khushi,
Mehak Uthaa Hai Aangan..

Karan exited the car along with his family and took a quick look around the locality and Mahajans' house. The simple & minimalistic aura of the house somewhat impressed him already. But shrugging off such impressive thoughts, he greeted Dr. Mahajan with a warm smile, who came outside for welcoming the Shergills. With a thumping heart, Monami finally dared to look down from the balcony and get a glimpse of Karan who was touching Deepak's feet. Karan's mannerism was somewhat very liked by Monami. As she looked down, Karan too coincidentally looked upwards and that's when their eyes met. Looking straight into each other's eyes from a distance was hard but still they were constantly staring. But the beautiful eye lock was broken by Faizi & Koel who took Karan & Monami inside respectively.

Milkar Kyaa Bole Kyaa Bole,
Re Milakar Kyaa Bole?

Monami was getting ready in her room with the same question lingering in her mind as well. Koel was taking rounds around her, helping her in draping the saree along with teasing her in between.

Koel (teasing) - Di, jiju ke liye saja ja raha hai?

Monami - Chup kar, pagal!

Scolding her sweetly, Monami resumes getting ready. Her saree was well draped, her face was adorned with a beautiful small bindi and beautiful jhumke were hanging in her ears & her cheeks were heated. Her heart was beating faster than usual and, in an attempt, to calm it down, she ended up blushing harder due to this very new feeling of meeting someone for the purpose of alliance.

Both ladke wale and ladki wale got seated in the simple yet beautiful drawing room of the Mahajans'. Sooraj & Col. Batra were having a talk with Deepak, Juhi was answering some questions which were asked by Barkha and Param was busy handling Baby. Munheem ji was also present there & was offering sweets and snacks to the guests. All were busy in some or the other thing, while Karan just had his eyes set on the staircase from where Monami was expected to descend. Observing his antics, Faizi leaned closer to him with a smirk on his face.

Baichaini, Betaabi..Aaj Mujhe Yehhh Kaisi?!

Faizi - Janabji ko seedhiyan (stairs) kabse itni pasand aane lagi ki unpar se nigaahen hi nahi hat rahi?!

Processing Faizi's words, Karan started looking here and there in embarrassment. Faizi shook his head on his best friend's alien type antics. Because he believes that if you're tadofying someone, then admit it, what's there to hide? But he knew his Janabji very well and was well aware of his shy and timid nature.

Aaj Hai Jo Peheli Na Thi,
Dil Ki Haalat Aisi!

In Monami's room, Monami was being skeptical about her looks and was again and again fixing her bindi and saree to look perfectly beautiful in front of him.

Koel (being fed up with Monami's behaviour)- Di, apne looks ke baare mein kyu itni chinta kar rahe ho?

Monami (in flow-flow) - Arre..unko main achhi lagni chahiye hoon na!

Koel (with a naughty smile) - Hmm??

Monami then realized what she said and bit her tongue internally while blushing profusely as Koel started teasing her on the name of Karan. For the last time, Monami settled her saree & decided to walk down as she had this instinct that Karan might be waiting for her.

Ankhon Ko Usika Intezar Hai...
Unhike Liye Ye Roop Ye Shrigaar Hai!

In the drawing room, Deepak & Sooraj were having a conversation on the place of their & their children's birth.

Col. Batra - Sooraj, vaise to abhi Dr. sahab Mumbai mein rehte hain magar Madhupur ke rehne wale thhe pehle.

Sooraj - Oh achha! Main ek-do baar gaya hoon Madhupur posting ke dauran. Kafi khoobsurat jagah hai. Pasand to ek nazar mein aa gaya tha Madhupur, lekin pata nahi tha ki humare naye dost waha se taluk rakhte honge.

Deepak - Madhupur jagah hi aisi hai, kisi ko bhi pasand aa jaye! Banate hain kabhi milkar jaane ka programme.

Sooraj nodded & the men again got indulged in their conversation. In middle, Deepak was again and again trying to take glances of Karan just in order to know him as he has to be sure & satisfies with the guy with whom he might be sending his Bitto. Deepak's activity was noticed by Sooraj, and he smiled understanding Deepak's concern.

Sooraj - Dr. sahab, aaiye..aap yaha Karan ke paas baithiye. Aapko pura haq hai usse sawaal karne ka, kijiye!

Thanking Sooraj mentally on his courtesy, Deepak sat near Karan and was asking him some general questions about him, his profession and well-being & Karan was also answering him politely, but with a fake smile. Karan was tapping his foot being impatient as his heart was getting eager to get atleast one look of the lady who's been amazingly praised by his family and who also caught his attention just by a mere photo.

Dekhi Hai Tasvir Hi Aaj Milenge Darshan
Haay Re Badh Ne Lagi Hai Uljhan
Milkar Kyaa Bole Kyaa Bole Kyaa Bole Re Milkar Kyaa Bole...

Talking to Deepak, Karan didn't realize when the most awaited moment arrived. He found that everybody is looking in a particular direction, so he too decided to do the same being confused.

As he looked towards the staircase, the creases formed on his forehead relaxed, his eyes went soft, his demeanor calmed, and he got lost in what he saw. He saw the most beautiful creation of God, he saw Monami there!

Roop Ki Raani Aayi Hai, Jaise Gagan Se Utarake...
Mere Liye Kyaa Mere Liye, Aise Sajke Savarake!

She was descending the stairs draped in a beautiful red-yellow saree looking not less than a goddess. Her make-up was minimal, but her inner beauty was at its max. Her hands were adorned with a few bangles and when they made that rhythmic jingling sound, Karan's heart thumped with the same rhythm. Though he has already seen her photo & also liked Monami's looks at the very first glance, but what attracted him the most was her aura. Her eyes reflected shyness and respect, while her body language reflected confidence and strength. Being a special agent, Karan could easily understand everything which made a small smile crept on his lips.

Koel who was holding Monami by her shoulders, made her sit parallel to Karan. Everyone was looking at Monami, but someone was gawking at somebody else, but understanding the situation & the place, that person decided to concentrate on something else rather than what he was staring at.

Faizi (whispering in Karan's ears) - Janabji, aise kisi ladki ko ghoorna achhi baat nahi hoti, chahe fir vo aapki hone wali biwi hi kyu na ho!

Realizing that he's been staring at Monami shamelessly, Karan pulled Baby to himself and started playing with her. All could get that playing with Baby is just a mere excuse, the real reason was to take some more glances of Monami. Karan was peeking at Monami again and again, trying to capture her in his eyes.

Sabse Chhupaake Idhar-Udhar se,

Mujhko Hi Dekhe..Chor Nazar Se!

During one of his attempts to have another look at her, his eyes met hers! She too looked at him at the same moment and they both sensed the shyness in other's eyes along with some unknown feelings. Karan unknowingly took his mouth towards the cup of tea and ended up burning his lips. Monami who was noticing him and his every movement, chuckled immediately making Karan smile awkwardly. Realizing what she did, Monami immediately lowered her gaze and Karan too averted his gaze towards Faizi but still their heart wanted to have another soulful look.

Barkha and Param generally questioned Monami about some of her likes-dislikes, hobbies, education, etc. Baby too interacted with Monami and somewhat both Monami & Baby developed a sense of comfort with each other.

Monami - Kya naam hai aapka?

Baby - Saumya Shergill, I study in class 3 A, St. Joseph's School!

Monami lovingly caressed Baby's cheek and smiled at her cuteness & interaction skills. Faizi too got extremely excited & went ahead and sat next to Monami to have a talk with his to-be Bhabhi Jaan.

Faizi (forwarding his hand) - Bhab...a..Monami ji, hum Faizi!

Monami shyly shook hands with him as she got how he wanted to address her. Karan who was observing and listening to their conversation, misinterpreted that Monami got awkward by what Faizi said and noted mentally to make Faizi pay for his deeds, while Monami was just being all blushy-blushy.

Karan (in mind) - Iss Saand ko to batata hoon baad mein! Khud chala gaya baat karne, ye nahi ki jise ladki se milwane laye hain, jise shaadi karni hai use hi baat karne ka mauka de de!

Karan looked at Barkha who looked at him for his reaction. He made puppy eyes and requested her to accelerate the things as it was a really new and awkward thing for both Monami & Karan to sit between a dozen of people and pretend what they aren't and can never be.

Barkha - Papa, aap kahe to Karan aur Monami thoda akele mein baat kar lein?

Sooraj nodded but still looked at Dr. Mahajan for his agreement. This nature of the Shergills impressed the Mahajans aa they thought to keep Deepak's views as well. Deepak nodded happily and Juhi frowned but didn't say anything as she has already made up her mind to not to involve in any decisions regarding Monami & her alliance. She was just sitting there for formality and was not interested in praising Monami in front of the Shergills.

Agreeing to what everybody wanted, Juhi asked Koel to take tea for Monam and Karan upstairs on the terrace only. Everyone stood up and Barkha, Baby & Koel started walking in front, while Karan & Monami tended to walk side by side. Though their eyelids were lowered & they weren't seeing each other, they knew what the other is feeling.

Baat Labon Par Hai Ruki...

Monami knew that Karan is also feeling what she's feeling as all these rishta-talks are new & shuttering for him as well. Karan too knew that just like him, Monami was also shy to interact, but her inner self was something opposite.

Tez Dilon Ki Dhadakan...

Before entering the terrace, they both looked at each other for once & smiled in order to greet each other. Their smiles contained that timid, shy feeling that every arranged marriage couple must've felt. Though their alliance isn't fixed, but both Monami & Karan felt an unknown sensation inside themselves about the other. They felt some an unknown connection building in between them.

Haay Re...Kal Ke Sajni Saajan!

Hoping the best & gaining some confidence to initiate & interact with the other, both Monami & Karan moved ahead and entered the terrace before Barkha needed to call them. Though they've made their minds of not getting nervous anymore, but that one question was still a big question in their minds. WHAT ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO SAY??

Milkar Kyaa Bole...
Kyaa bole, Kyaa Bole,
Re Milkar Kyaa Bole!

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