ADHVAIT'S POV

"I would like to formally ask for your daughter Sunaina’s hand for our Adhvait," he said.

Sunaina's hand for Adhvait? Who's Sunaina? Who's Adhvait?

WAIT WHAT?

SUNAINA'S HAND FOR ADHVAIT???

AS IN- ME GETTING MARRIED TO HER???

Her and ME getting married? Together? Seriously?

The room was dead silent. Every fucking person was too stunned to even move.

And honestly, I can understand- chachu and chachi dropped a bomb so casually.

"Sunaina's hand for Adhvait - as in their marriage?" Avinash's father said stunned.

Same question Mr vashisht, same question.

"Yes! We know it's too sudden and probably the worst timing but me and Dev have been thinking about it for so long and we just couldn't keep it to ourselves anymore. I won't hide anything from anyone, it was bhabhi's wish to get them married but only if they agree. " Chachi replied to him, her voice was soft yet steady. Her eyes reflected her excitement though.

Mumma I love you so much!

"Sunu bacha say something" Avinash said, gently caressing her head clearly understanding her inner turmoil.

"huh" she was completely zoned out and of course that was valid.

"Beta, just like I said, there’s no pressure on you. You’ll be staying with us, take your time, spend some time together, think it through—and there will be no hard feelings if you decide not to go ahead with this marriage in the future. " Chachi reassured her and she just nodded and honestly I would too if I were in her place.

"Okay I'll think about it" she replied, taking a moment or two and MAN I WAS ON CLOUD NINE ALREADY.

SHE SAID SHE'LL THINK ABOUT IT.

"Adi, what about you beta?"chachi asked.

"Ye kyu mana krenge ye toh kabse tadap rahe haii" Eshu murmured and I lightly smacked her- secretly of course.

( Why would he deny it? He was dying for it.)

" I'll think about it" I said pretending to be nonchalant and once again everyone except chachu chachi and sunaina gave me their infamous secret smirks.

" OK then if Sunaina agrees, we can consider moving ahead with this in future." her father said in his no-nonsense tone.

Fair enough, I agree with you sasur ji. (Father-in-law)

"Sure." chachu replied, smiling.

"You guys enjoy, I've a meeting to attend so I'll take your leave" her father said and once everyone nodded, he disconnected the call.

"Okay, your Chachi and I are heading home now. Kids, enjoy." chachu said and left with chachi after exchanging goodbyes.

"So...." Ashi started, turning to me with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"So" I replied, raising an eyebrow.

"man mei kitne laddoo phoote abhi tak to be jijaji" she teased with a smirk.

(You must be over the moon right now, to be brother-in-law.)

"inse kya pooch rahe ho mai btati hu na di. inka bas chalta toh ye naach uthte ussi time, kyu haina bhaiyaa" Pari said, smirking at me.

(Don't ask him. Let me tell you-If he could, he would've started dancing right then and there, right bhaiya)

I just scratched my neck trying to hide my smile or blush- whatever you call it.

" I am happy" I finally replied, keeping it short. Although I was anything but just happy, I was elated and grateful.

Elated because she said yes to "think" about our marriage proposal.

Grateful because she considered me eligible enough to be her future husband, that is only if she says yes.

The moment I did, everyone hooted and cheered—because of course they have been a part of my one sided love.

(Also, no—Sunaina wasn’t here. She had stepped out to take a call from her secretary.)

"Kamine, tujhe meri behen hi mili thi?" Avinash said, giving me a light punch, playfully of course because we both know he's happy for me too.

( Out of all the girls, you had to go tie the knot with my sister) asshole.)

"Saale, tujhe bhi toh meri hi behen mili thi," I shot back, returning the favour, with a small wink, playfully. Of course I have no interest in him whatsoever.

( Fucker, I can say the same thing.)

"chalo punch wunch chodo dono ek dusre ko jija ji-jija ji bolkr jhappi de do" Devesh said.

And just like that, we both launched at him with playful punches.

( Come on, enough with the punches. Just hug it out and call each other brother-in-law.)

"harami saale jyada ni mje le raha tu " I said, and Avinash agreed.

Together, we gave him a couple of light punches on his stomach while the others burst into laughter.

( Aren't you enjoying this a little too much, fucker?)

"Okay that's enough" Di said, so we backed off—though not before landing one last punch on his spine, making him groan.

"kamino baap bnne se pehle mujhe handicap bana do" Devesh grumbled.

We royally ignored him and flopped back into our seats.

( Assholes, don't make me a handicap before I even become a father.)

My hair was a total mess—thanks to the antics of my so-called best friends.

So I ran a hand through it roughly, setting it into its usual messy style.

And that’s when she came back.

Our eyes met for a split second… and then she quickly looked away.

The important detail? Her cheeks had turned a soft shade of crimson because of the split second eye contact we had- I presume, scratch that I hope.

"guys I think we should leave now" di said and everyone nodded in agreement.

" Let's go we'll see you ...." I was rudely interrupted by Avinash.

"aww my sale sahab so sweet of you, you don't have to see us off till the airport-we'll manage" he said with a wide grin. Asshole.

" Mai sirf gate tak see off kar raha tha." I said with a sarcastic smile.

( I was only planning to see you off till the gate)

"harami" he shot back, matching my tone.( Fucker)

"chalo ab jahilo" Devesh muttered, giving us a small push forward.

( Let's go, uncultured idiots.)

"kutta" Avinash and I said in unison, but still made our way to the gate. ( Dog)

There stood the ladies—smiling, giggling… and my love, blushing.

"sunu tu tamatar ko resemble kar rahi haii" Avinash said teasingly.

(Sunu you resemble a tomato.)

"or aap uss dustbin ko jiska hulia mai abhi bigadne wali hu agr ek baat or boli toh aapne" she replied with a sarcastic smile—

and everyone burst into laughter.

( And you resemble that dustbin whose appearance I’m about to ruin if you say one more word.)

"No one loves me," he replied with a pout, and we all rolled our eyes, nodding at him in mock sympathy.

"Okay shut up avi. Sunu bachha take care okay! Don't worry about anything" Di said, hugging her. Sunaina nodded in return, offering a small smile.

"take care hmm. I'll text you as soon as I reach" Ashi said, then leaned in to whisper something in her ear—which earned her a smack on the arm in response.

"Bye guys take care." she said, warmly.

"bhabhi take proper rest hm? I want my munchkin and munchkin's mumma to be healthy" she added, hugging Nishita Bhabhi, who chuckled and nodded.

"and you Mr I am telling you agar apne bhabhi ko pareshan kara toh I won't let you off easily." she warned.

It was meant to sound threatening… but really, it was just adorable. My cute baby.

"Yes boss," Devesh said, giving her a hug.

"Take care hmm," I said, side-hugging Di, Nishita Bhabhi, and Ashi—one by one. They all nodded with a smile.

After a tearful goodbye (for just a month, but still emotional), they left for the airport.

Now, the only ones left standing at the door were me, her, Pari, and Eshu.

"Come on in, guys," I said, and they all walked in, with me following behind.

"You guys can occupy the same room you stayed in during the wedding,"she said.

"Uh, Di, we don’t remember,"Eshu said sleepily—and honestly, we all mirrored her expression.

"Alright, come on, I’ll show you your rooms,"she said with a soft chuckle.

"Di, is it okay if you show me and Pari our room first? I’m not feeling well, and Pari might just fall asleep standing here," Eshu said, gesturing toward a visibly drowsy Pari.

"Come here, little one. I’ll carry you to your room—just sleep,” I said, scooping Pari up like a baby.

She snuggled into my neck, instantly making herself comfortable.

"Come, I’ll show you Pari’s room first. Then we’ll see eshu’s room," she said, taking Eshu’s hand as we followed her.

First, we went to Pari’s room. I gently tucked her into bed, kissed her forehead, and made sure to switch on the nightlight before leaving.

Next, we headed to Eshu’s room.

This time, she tucked Eshu in, kissed her forehead with so much tenderness, and then walked out with me after turning on a small light.

Even, I wanted that forehead kiss, I internally pouted.

"thank you " I said genuinely.

"for what?" she asked, confused, as we walked side by side toward my room.

"For loving Eshu and Pari so much. Even a blind person could see it—the way you genuinely care for my baby sisters," I said.

"It just comes naturally—the protectiveness, the love, everything," she replied with a soft smile, making me smile back at her.

And damn—we’d already reached my room.

"Umm, so..." she said, noticing I was still standing there, just looking at her.

"So?" I asked, raising an eyebrow

"Do you want me to tuck you in bed too Mr Mehra" she asked with a teasing smile.

“Please do, Soon to be Mrs Mehra" I replied with the same teasing grin, making her blush slightly.

" Abhi ha nahi kari hai maine don't be so overconfident " she said, feigning innocence—more like trying to, because her blush gave her away completely.

( I haven't agreed yet. Don't be so overconfident.)

"ha toh hum aapse krwakr rhenge senorita" I said shrugging with a smile.

( I'll make you say yes, Senorita.)

Bhagwan se bheek maangunga was silent here.

( I'll beg in front of God was silent here.)

" Shut up. Your room is between Pari’s and Eshu’s, and mine is next to Eshu’s room. If you guys need anything, please don’t hesitate to knock on my door," she said, clearly trying to change the topic.

I nodded at her with full attention, giving her a series of dramatic nods.

"Cool. Thank you, Senorita," I added with a cheeky grin.

"Good night," she said quickly and scurried away, closing the door to her room so fast—

as if I were a zombie ready to eat her up. I chuckled to myself.

Let’s have some fun, shall we?

After freshening up, I went and knocked on her door, leaning against the wall casually.

Soon, she opened it, dressed in cute PJs, looking confused as she glanced around—

and then turned to see me giving her a two-finger salute. She jumped a little in surprise.

"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"aapne hi toh bola tha ki If I need something mai aap se bol sakta hu" I said, pretending to be all innocent.

(You said that if I need something, I can ask you for it.)

"yeah tell me what do you want?" she asked, genuinely curious.

"Aapka number senorita," I said, holding out my phone.

Her eyes widened in surprise, and her cheeks turned a deep red.

(Your number, senorita.)

HAAYEE MAAR DO MUJHE. ( Uff kill me.)

"uh- what?" she asked, still in shock.

"you heard me senorita." I said, smirking.

"nahi milega" she replied, smirking right back.

(You won't get it.)

AHHHH I LOVE MY FEISTY CAT SO MUCH.

"kyuuuu" I said–more like I whined.

(Why?)

"Earn it"she said, shrugging—a

2nd then closed the door on my face.

HOW DO YOU EARN A PHONE NUMBER?

Chalo, aapke liye ye bhi kar lenge.

I nodded to myself, feeling oddly determined, and went off to sleep- hoping tomorrow would be even better and I have her number.