Gauravi's POV
"I agree that Mihir is a nice man but he has feelings for you, not for Tami. " Mom said.
" But he is a good man from a good family... A good son, a good brother, and a good friend." I argued.
" I'm sure he would be a good husband," Dad said.
" Yes, I am sure, but he would not be my husband. " I said firmly.
" There is no rush, I think that you panicked as we were fixing your wedding date, take some time and think about it for some time. I want you to think of all the pros and cons of this. " Dad said and Mom nodded.
" Dad, Mom, trust me I am saying this after thinking all these things. I don't deserve his unconditional love when I can't reciprocate his feelings. " I said and Mom looked into my eyes, I averted my eyes away as I knew she was trying to read my mind as she had this magical power to read people's minds, now even Tami had inherited that trait.
I wish I could read people's minds and know what they were thinking.
" Gautam, stop this! There is no use, she has made up her mind, and she is not a child anymore. I think we should go to the Malhotra mansion and talk to Sagar and Damini about this. " Mom said. I looked at her and a smile came on my face.
" Talk to Sagar about what?? About Shaurya? Never! I would rather beat him to a pulp, he is a playboy, a Casanova. No, I will not allow my daughter to get involved with him, never! Sid, get my gun... " Dad yelled telling Chachu to get his gun.
Chachu kept dad's gun with him as Dad has been a bit short-tempered especially if any guy comes anywhere near Tami, Sri, or me. So Mom told Chachu to keep it with him, or she will throw it away. She did this as Chachu was the only level-headed man in the family apart from Dadu as my cousin, Siddh was just like Dad as he followed him in everything.
" Gautam, calm down!! So what if he is a Casanova? Sahil was also like that, see how much he has changed. " Mom argued.
" But I don't want my daughter to be with him. " Dad retorted.
" They are already together, Gautam." Mom said and Dad looked at her with questions in his eyes, she nodded. Dad closed his eyes and clenched his jaw and fist.
" Whatever... I am not going to talk to Sagar about it. If I go there, it will be to warn Shaurya to stay away from my daughter. I don't care if you feel anything for him or not, I will not accept him. " He said and went away.
By now Tami had also come out as Dad was yelling at me.
" What happened? Where is everyone?" She asked.
"They left, as she refused to marry Mihir. " Chachi said, Tami was shocked to hear that.
" What? Why? " She asked looking at me But I didn't bother to reply and looked at Mom, she shook her head and went after Dad.
" Why did you refuse to get married to Mihir? He is madly in love with you." She asked.
" Because I don't want him. " I said and she was as confused as others.
"She wants to get married to Shaurya bhaiya," Siddh said.
" What?? I am not getting anything? Where did this Shaurya come from?? " Tami asked.
" Don't strain your peanut-sized brains. Leave me alone." I said to her.
" What have you done, beta? Why did you have to complicate everything? If you had feelings for him you should have told us earlier. " Chachi said and Chachu came and hugged me.
" I also feel the same, but don't worry, your Mom will handle Bhai. She has been handling him for years. Chill! But I don't like Shaurya either, if it was Shlok, I would have agreed in a second. "
" No, Chachu, Shlok is just too boring... I can't even think of myself being with him. Shaurya is... Shaurya. " I said thinking about him.
" But you never even liked him... " Tami asked and just then I saw Siddh coming out of his room and going out, he looked very angry.
" Siddh, where are you going? " Chachu asked.
" Going to beat that... man to a pulp. How dare he..." He said grinding his teeth.
" No, you can't beat him, Siddh. " I said immediately.
" Oh, Shut up!! I don't need your permission. " He said. He has always kept all the other boys away from me, except Mihir and Vihan as they were my classmates, but he always kept giving them threats not to mess with me or they would have to face him. He was a boxing champion like my dad apart from being a qualified doctor.
" You are not going anywhere, go back to your room," Chachu said.
" Dad, I need to go and beat him. " Siddh said.
" I said, go back to your room. We have to be calm and handle the delicate matter with care. And under any condition, at least, you are not going to handle this. " He said.
" This is not fair, Dad, how dare he flirt and have an affair with my sister? "
" Calm down, Siddh... Your dad is right. Maurvi will solve this issue. She is very good at it, actually the best in the whole lot of friends." Chachi said.
" Fine, I am not going right now, but I will break his teeth very soon. And you stay away from him. Don't you know how he is? Or do you want me to remind you? " Siddh said glaring at me. I knew that if I argued with him, he would definitely do what I would tell him not to do. I could not involve Siddh in this complicated situation, to make the issue more grave. So I went to my room.
I tried calling his number but it was still out of reach.
Where are you, Shaurya?
****
After about a week...
I was ready to go to the hospital and went to the dining room to have breakfast as I was feeling very hungry. The situation had become very awkward between me and Mihir. He was so hurt and upset with me that he was not even looking in my direction, which was very weird for me as he has always been around me, being my best friend. I missed him but... He was just that... My best friend.
I joined everyone at the dining table and they looked serious.
" What happened?? "
" Nothing, have you decided what do want to do now? I hope you have noticed, how hurt Mihir is, don't you think, you should not have rejected him like that? " Siddh asked.
" I still like him as my best friend but I can't marry him. " I was firm on my decision.
" Why?? Because of that... Playboy? " Dad asked in an angry tone.
" Dad, please... "
" Okay, Gauravi beta, do you think that he is serious about you? " Mom asked and for the first time in my life, I saw Dad glaring at her. Mom ignored him and kept looking at me.
" I don't know... Maybe. " I said truthfully.
" You don't know??? Maybe?? What do you mean by that ?? " Siddh asked in a higher tone.
" It means that I am not sure but I think so... " I explained after taking a deep breath.
" Okay, call him right away and ask him to come here, we will ask him directly. " Mom said and Dad looked annoyed.
" Maurvi!! "
" Gautam, we have already talked about it. Sid, don't take out the gun, however your brother asks you to. " Mom said and I smiled.
" He will never come here, he is such a playboy, he wants a new girl every day but is scared of any commitment. " Siddh said.
" Siddh, calm down! " Chachu said.
" No, he is absolutely right. Call him! Say that we want to meet him so he must come here immediately. " Dad said.
I tried calling him but his phone was still not reachable.
Oh, God!
What do I tell them now? How do I tell them that I was...
" What happened?? Is he not picking up your call?? Or is his phone busy? " Siddh asked with sarcasm.
" His phone is not reachable. I have been trying to call him for a few days." I said.
" I am sure, he is involved with many such girls and hence he is not picking up your calls. I think you should forget about him, he is not reliable or dependable. I am not comfortable with the fact that you are even thinking of him. Let's go and meet Shahs, we can say that it was just a prank. They know that I am a big prankster and you are very much like me. They might forgive you, Mihir loves you so much that he would be very happy to have you back in his life. I must say, that Mihir is a very nice boy, and I was excited to have him as my son-in-law. " Dad said firmly.
" No, Dad... Please try to understand, it is not possible. " I said.
" Why is it not possible? I will make it possible for you. You deserve Mihir, not Shaurya. " Dad argued.
" No Dad!! I don't want to get married to Mihir when I feel this way for Shaurya. " but I was adamant.
" I am so sick and tired of hearing his name. Enough is enough, I have always given you everything you asked for. But I can't spoil your life by agreeing with you on this matter. You are coming with me to the Shah house. "
" No!! It will spoil many lives, Dad. " I said.
How do I explain my reasons?? But I have to tell at least one of them...
" What? Why?? What is so good about him that you are ready to leave Mihir for him? " Dad asked, he was absolutely impressed with Mihir and his dedication.
" I can't forget him and marry Mihir because... I am pregnant with Shaurya's child."
Gauravi's POV" What happened?? Is he not picking up your call?? Or is his phone busy? " Siddh asked with sarcasm." His phone is not reachable. I have been trying to call him for a few days." I said." I am sure, he is involved with many such girls and hence he is not picking up your calls. I think you should forget about him, he is not reliable or dependable. I am not comfortable with the fact that you are even thinking of him. Let's go and meet Shahs, we can say that it was just a prank. They know that I am a big prankster and you are very much like me. They might forgive you, Mihir loves you so much that he would be very happy to have you back in his life. I must say, that Mihir is a very nice boy, and I was excited to have him as my son-in-law. " Dad said firmly." No, Dad... Please try to understand, it is not possible. " I said." Why is it not possible? I will make it possible for you. You deserve Mihir, not Shaurya. " Dad argued." No Dad!! I don't want to get married to Mihi
Third person POVGautam and Maurvi are going to Malhotra's mansion." Gautam, drive slow. What is wrong with you? " Maurvi said." I don't know, I have never felt so helpless in my life. I don't want Shaurya and Gauravi to be together but ... I don't like his way of living. He is even worse than Sahil. I don't know how this happened, I mean they always used to fight, complaining about each other... " Gautam said." Hmm, even I didn't ever feel that they could ever be together. Maybe I could imagine her with Shlok, but not Shaurya. They are quite mismatched, both short-tempered and impulsive. Gauravi needs someone like Mihir, or maybe Shlok, or Sujal. But what can be done now? Let's hope, everything goes well. But please be calm there, let me talk, you know that I am better in these matters. " Maurvi said. Gautam nodded reluctantly." Now don't look like a grumpy uncle. " Maurvi said and he rolled his eyes." I swear if you yell at Shaurya or misbehave with him there, I will not talk t
" We know that you got into a relationship with Gauravi. So you don't need to hide it, beta, uncle is not going to punch you. " Damini said." Gauravi?? "You think that I am in a relationship with her??" He asked, looking at all of them. Maurvi and Damini nodded."No!!! It is a lie!! I am not in a relationship with her. " He said shaking his head and looking absolutely shocked as well as surprised as if this was utter nonsense." Don't lie, Shaurya, it's ok. We understand you are scared as Gautam is here. " Maurvi was saying." No, Aunty, I am not lying, I am not in a relationship with her. How could you think it was even possible? And... And she is in love with Mihir, in fact, she is even engaged to Mihir. Then why do you think that she and I... ". He said.Gautam had started getting angry." I know, but she refused to get married to him and the reason that she gave in front of everyone is that she is in love with you. " Maurvi said" No!! It must be her latest prank. You all know h
Gauravi's POV " Don't blame me for the baby you are carrying. I am not related to it in any way. I don't even like you, being in a relationship, being married to you, or having a child with you is something that I would not do in this lifetime. " He said firmly." Well, what do I say, if you are denying it outrightly... Okay fine, all the best for your life, I guess I was right about you in the beginning. Anyway, thanks for saving my life. Mom, Dad, let's go, please. " Gauravi said." How can you deny everything like this?? He should take the responsibility. " Siddh got angry and charged at Shaurya but Gauravi came between them." Siddh, let it be, please don't force him. I can take care of myself and if I am in this situation it is my problem. Nobody has to take the responsibility for my life. Let's go! Please Bhai. "" We don't need him to take care of you because we can't take care of you, Gauravi, it is the right thing to do, he has always been a playboy, but at least now, he sho
Gauravi 's POV" Gauravi, I am sorry to say this but I can't stop myself from doing it... You know how much Mihir loves you, right?? Then why did you break his heart? I know, he has been in love with you since we all were in kindergarten. I swear, if I had someone who loved me so much, I would have died for him. " Roohi got emotional saying that, Vihan was looking at her with a weird expression." Oh, please, don't exaggerate! A child in kindergarten doesn't even know about this emotion called love. " Vihan said." I am talking about normal people, everyone is different, Mihir has been in love since then, he is not like you, as you don't know about that emotion even after your post-education." Roohi rolled her eyes and said sarcastically." You are being mean now. I love everyone, every girl has something better than the other so how can I choose one, I want all of them. And I don't chase them they do it. I just don't turn them down. I love all of them. " Vihan said with a smile and w
Third person's POVMihir's heart raced as he witnessed Gauravi losing her balance near the staircase. Time seemed to slow down, and a sense of helplessness washed over him. "Gauravi!" he shouted, his voice trembling with urgency. Every step felt like an eternity as he desperately tried to reach her in time, but fate seemed determined to play a cruel game.In that moment, he saw her vulnerability, the fragility of life on full display. Her eyes, filled with tears, just a few moments back, widened with shock now as she teetered on the edge of the staircase. Mihir's instincts screamed at him to save her, to protect the woman he had loved since childhood.The world blurred as he sprinted towards her, a silent prayer escaping his lips. But before he could wrap his arms around her and pull her to safety, fate intervened mercilessly. Gauravi tumbled, and the horrifying thud echoed in Mihir's ears as she landed on the ground floor."Goddd!" he gasped, his heart clenching in agony. Panic and d
Third person's POV Relief washed over the family as Gauravi regained consciousness after about an hour. The room echoed with a collective exhale as they gathered around her bed. Concern etched on their faces, they bombarded her with questions about her well-being. Gauravi, still groggy from the ordeal, managed a weak smile, reassured by the familiar faces surrounding her.But the very next moment she touched her belly as if she recalled the baby she carried and the weak smile on her face vanished." Mom, Dad... How is the...?" She started asking but stopped as Mihir, Vihan, and Roohi were there along with other doctors and staff.She looked very uncertain, upset, and vulnerable at the moment, not a very confident and outgoing girl.The news of the child had hit Mihir like a shattering glass, each shard cutting deep into his soul.He saw Gauravi's devastation, the tears streaming down her face, and an ache tore through him. In that moment of vulnerability, he knew that he couldn't lea
Third person's POVIt had been two hours and Mihir was still standing there, in spite of Maurvi telling him to go and rest as they all were there. But he shook his head and politely refused to go, saying that he was fine and anyway couldn't leave while Gauravi was in this condition.Gauravi looked at him again and asked him to go for his duty but he said that he would take the night shift." Mihir, please go... You will fall sick like that." Gauravi said." Don't worry about me, I am fine, and say whatever you want but I am also here with you, we will take care of the baby. You are a doctor, you know that we can do it. " He said and tears started flowing from her eyes.Mihir's earnest declaration of wanting to marry Gauravi despite the heart-wrenching circumstances – the room was filled with a mixture of surprise and relief.The Jindal family exchanged glances, and a palpable sense of gratitude washed over them. Mihir, the son of Gautam's dear friend and the scion of the wealthiest fa
Gautam's POV" Hello!! Kshitij ?? "" Hi, Gautam... How are you?? "" I am good, how are Noopur and Kabeer? "" Good... You tell me, how about Maurvi and the little ones? "" They are good but I need your help," I said." Yes, tell me. "" I need an arms license and a gun. "" WHAT??? Why ?? "" I need them to keep them safe. "" What happened?? Why are you saying that?? "" Boys have started calling my daughter on phone... "" What ??? "" Yesterday some boy called up, he wanted to talk to Gauravi. "" So?? "" So??? So?? Do I need to spell it out?? "" Yeah !!! What is the problem with that ?? "" Are you crazy??? Boys would be calling and would try to be extra friendly with them. I need to stop it right here. "" Are you serious?? You are kidding right?? "" What yaar!!! I am serious. What is so funny about it?? "" For god's sake Gautam, Gauravi is just 4 years old. "" So, how does that matter?? I need to protect her. "" Protect her?? Listen, Gautam... Just chill. "" Can you ge
Maurvi's POVMy handsome husband was just too naughty. He kidnapped me right after a wild wedding night. He didn't give me time to even pack my clothes and the clothes he had packed... Well, they should not be termed as clothes. He literally kept me locked in his arms. But I have no complaints at all.We enjoyed our honeymoon though it was a wastage of money, going abroad to be locked in our hotel room. But Gautam being Gautam, kept me there pinned me to bed.We did go out of the hotel when I used to get angry. But I was on top of the world. I joined the hospital and enjoyed working with Gautam, Vikram and Sandhya. We have been married for a few months when Mehul and Megha invited all the friends to their farmhouse. That farmhouse reminded us of those romantic moments we shared there. I was very excited to go there. We reached the farmhouse in about 2 hours. Everyone was gathered there near the poolside so we also joined them. Mehul and Megha were the last ones to come. All the
Gautam's POVI went to drop My Princess to school and asked her about Aarav. She said that he was in her class but not her friend though he came to the park to play with her. She was friends with Mihir, Vihaan and Roohi.I wanted to tell this guy Aarav to stay away... I was waiting for him to come. I saw Vikram coming to drop Vihaan. We greated each other with a man hug." Hey Gautam !! Good that you met me here. I am glad you saw my message and came. I asked Mehul to come too. I need to tell you something and I could not wait. Just let him also come."" What happened?? I didn't see any message, I came as I had to solve a problem. "" What problem? " Vikram asked with concern." Some guy in Gauravi's class called her yesterday, I want to warn him to stay away. " I said and he looked shocked." What?? Like seriously?? Are you out of your mind? Oh, please Gautam... They are just 4 year old. Chill. " Vikram said." But how dare he call my daughter? " Just then Mehul also came with Mihir
After 7 years...Maurvi's POV" Hello... yes? " I picked up the phone which was ringing." Hello Aunty... Gauravi Hai? Mujhe Us se baat karni hai... ( Is Gauravi at home? I need to talk to her... )"" Beta sorry, woh to ghar per nahin hai. Apne dadaji aur dadiji ke saath park gai hai. Aap kaun bol rahe ho...? ( sorry beta she is not at home. She has gone to the park with her grandparents. May I know who is calling?) "" Aunty... It's ok main phir call ker loonga. Kab tak aa jayegi woh? ( It's ok aunty, I will call again. By what time she will be back? )"" Woh thodi der pahle hi gayi hai beta, ek ghate ke baad hi aayegi... Aap kaun bol rahe ho? ( She just left beta, so she won't be back before an hour. May I know who is calling? )"" Aunty I am Aarav. Woh meri class main hai. Woh kaun se park main gai, aunty? ( I am Aarav aunty. She is in my class. Aunty, which park, she has gone to ? )"" Sorry beta mujhe nahin pata, per Shayad Jo park hamare ghar ke paas hai. Jis mein bahut sare jhu
Gautam's POV" Is it morning already... I can't even open my eyes? " She said" But you need to get up dear."" No !! I want to sleep, I am tired. "Oh! so, my wife wants to sleep. Just like I wanted to when my mom was wasting my time playing those games. I grinned, in any other conditions, I would have obliged her but not right now. She needs to get up." Maurvi??? Get up please... "I shook her." No, I am tired. You did not let me sleep earlier, I am sleeping now. "Oh !! She is talking while sleeping..." So how was your wedding night... ? " I asked her knowing that I would get an honest answer." Ummm.. good... "" Good... Just good?? " I grinned." Hmmm... very good. " She said and buried her face in the crook of my neck.Oh god !! the wrong move... please stay away... No, Gautam think of something else.Think of your friends who are going to bang your doors early in the morning. No, I can't get distracted now. We need to get up now." Maurvi, please get up. "" Why??? "" Becau
Maurvi's POVAfter some of the rituals, Gautam said that he was very tired and wanted to sleep, but everyone laughed and started teasing him and the girls were also whispering naughty things to me making me blush even more.After some time I was sent to a room which was decorated beautifully with flower strings and aroma candles were lit there. There were rose petals scattered all over the place ... and were also on the bed in the shape of a heart.Oh God!!! It all was making things so obvious... my face was red as flower petals. I could not even imagine myself sitting there like it is shown in the movies so I kept standing there in the middle of the room. I was just too nervous. I knew that Gautam was really very excited about tonight. But I was just too shy. I was still trying to calm my racing heart when I heard the men talking. They were outside the room and we're teasing Gautam mercilessly, even asking him to use protection... Oh my God!! these men came without any filter in th
Gautam's POVWe reached there at the venue with Baraat. Uncle and aunty welcomed us. I got down the white wedding mare. Aunty welcomed me with an Aarti platter. Then did a few cute customs like holding the nose of the groom ( me ). After that, we came insideI had occasionally seen one custom in various weddings which was Feet washing ceremony of the groom. Once the groom entered the house of the bride on the wedding day, the bride's mother washes his feet with honey, curd, milk, ghee and sugarI personally never liked this custom. I didn't know what was the logic or the story behind it. But I refused to let aunty do this custom.I am just like her son... So it should be me who should be doing it not the other way around. She was as old as my mom and I could not let her wash my feet. So I refused to let her do that to me I washed my feet on my own. I didn't care if someone felt that I was trying to be some kind of reformer. I did what I felt was right.Then we were taken to the huge s
Gautam's POVI was so excited that at least one of the functions was celebrated where both families would be present... I was dying to be with my tomato. We all went for sangeet and Mehandi... I was excited to see her in front of me, where I would be able to share a moment with her.But all my dreams were crushed when Maurvi's dad took me aside and made me sit with his relatives.All my friends were there with their wives enjoying holding their hands, finding their names in their hands and feeding them with their own hands as the girls had Mehandi on hands.They all were clicking pictures together. All my idiot friends went to Maurvi and clicked pictures with her. Vikram even hugged her and clicked the photos. He sent them to me. I swear I would kill him.I wanted to have her in my arms and get lost to somewhere, where no one would irritate us. Everyone was teasing me and I was getting irritated. I looked at her she had already transformed into a tomato by their endless teasing. But s
Maurvi's POVGautam was calling me every day telling me to come back. He said that he was missing me. Well, even I was missing him a lot.Last two weeks have been very busy. My mom was going crazy. She was getting emotional all the time and was pampering me like anything. So much so that she was feeding me with her hand.Dad was also getting emotional but both of them were very happy that Gautam and his family were going to take care of me just the way they do.The house was bursting with activities and excitement as the preparation for the wedding was going on in full swing...One day Sagar called me on my phone. He wanted to meet me so I invited him to home. He told me about the situation between them. I had promised that I would help him so I suggested a few things.He even asked me to accompany him to a party as he wanted me to see her. I was very curious about her so I went with him. As it is I wanted to see her expressions and body language around Sagar... I met her a few more t