Chapter 44 of 85

Chapter 43| Proposal

Destined to be yours2,008 words~11 min read

Ahana:"You have to take the first step Bua ji"

Everyone looked at Buaji for some reaction but she just stood there stunned. After few mins without saying anything she left for her room. Everyone sighs as they think of the big drama that took place today.

Ahana then suddenly realized that she and Neil were still holding Hands and Neil had just confessed his love to her. In Front of the FAMILY. OH MY GOD. She looked at his hands in her and suddenly started to feel shy. She quickly let go of his hand causing him to look at her confused just to realize the same thing she did.

Ahana:"I...ac..actually...I gotto go"(She ran out of the room towards the kitchen while everyone gave a teasing smile to Neil realizing what happened. Neil looked down as his ears started to redden)

Meanwhile in the kitchen...

Ahana entered and opened the fridge to get water. She drank the cold water to calm her self down, before closing it and holding it as she felt the coldness on her hands. As she held the cold water bottle in her hand, her thoughts wondered back to his confession.

Ahana:(Blushing)"He loves me...HE loves me...(Squealing a little as she twirls with the bottle in her hand)"He lovesssss me. Omg omg omg...ahhh"(She does a little dance before stopping and straightening her self as she scolds her self)"Ahana chill. It's okay no need to ask like a teenage girl. You are a mother of 3 kids. Behaves."(She said but soon a smile broke on her face as she again squeals hugging the bottle to her heart tightly)"He loveesssss me.. Gosh I have gone mad."

Meanwhile outside in the Hall....

Sid:"Congratulates Bhai on realizing you love but your timing was the worst. I mean common bhai. You said I love you that to at a time where Bhabhi couldn't even understand yet alone Express her happiness "

Angali:"Yes Neil it's not done. You should have made it special for her"(They both said teasing him)

Neil:"I...I just realized at that point and said it. "

Preeti:"Don't worry Bhaiya. I am positive that the fact that you love Ahana bhabhi Is what matters not how you said it"

Neil:"But I still want to make it special for her"

Shruti:"Then why don't you plan a surprise tonight "

Neil:"Great idea"(They all discussed something while Neil grinned in happiness as he imaged the reaction Ahana will give at night.)

Evening came earlier then expected. The whole Day Ahana avoided going into her room. When ever she would look at Neil a blush automatically came upon her cheeks so she ignored being with Neil in a room. Ahana scolded herself few times during the day stating that why is she so shy. She always wanted Neil to realize his love and when he did, she is avoiding him. Though this shyness of her helped Neil alot as he was able to make plans for the evening without any disturbance or any chance of Ahana getting to know.

Right now it is around 7 in the evening, Ahana along with the other ladies of the house were preparing dinner. Unknown to Ahana, Preeti and Shruti along with Angali were Having eye talks while Ahana instructed one of the servants in  the kitchen to chop some tomatoes. The whole day buaji had not left her room. Which made Ahana worry a little but Rahul assured her that maybe bua ji needs time to think all the things that happened today.

Shruti:(Whispering to Angali)"Maa you tell her na. it's already 7:15, Neil said she should be ready by 7:45"

Angali:"Me? You know I suck at lying. Preeti you say"

Preeti:"Me..no no mummy ji"

Ahana:"What happened. Why are you all looking tensed"

Shruti:"ac..actually Ahana Neil is calling you in your room. Something about his bl..blue file"

Ahana:"Blue file?"

Shruti:"I am also not sure. Just go and check na"

Ahana:"but"

Angali:"Just go and check na beta. We will handle here"

Ahana:"Okay maa"(Ahana Headed towards her room)

In her room....

Ahana entered to see the room empty making her sigh in relief. She headed towards the cupboard to search the file. But instead of the file She found a gift box covered in red wrapping paper. She frowned as she picked that box up. There was a note on the box stating..

People usually want to find stars and moons, but for me my moon has come to me. On this beautiful night of realizations, why not onces again you come and shine your light upon me. This gift holds a dress of my desire and the final destination holds a surprise to your desire.

ps: Sorry shona, it became a little bit over cheezy I know but bare with it. Now common, get ready fast and meet Sid at the front gate. A surprise awaits you.💖

Ahana:(Chuckling at his cuteness)"This is soo sweet."(She kept the note in her cupboard and opened the gift to find a beautiful blue gown.) " Wow this is soo beautiful"

Voice:"Indeed"(She turned to see Shruti and Preeti standing at the door with a smile)

Preeti:"common Bhabhi go get changed then me and Shruti bhabhi will do your make up and hair"

Ahana:"But so suddenly I mean"

Shruti:"It's Neil's surprise Ahana. Enjoy it"

Ahana:(Blushed)"Neil...(Then she realizes something )"But Bhabhi what about bua ji. I mean this is a modern dress. If she sees me in this then another world war will start like it did in the morning. Or this might be worse"

Preeti:"Don't worry bhabhi bua ji hasn't left her room since morning. She won't even know. Now common get ready"

Preeti and Shruti helped Ahana dress up in the gifted dress by Neil. After about 45min, Ahana was ready to go.

Shruti:"Wow Ahana you look gorgeous "

Preeti:"Yes Bhabhi. Bhaiya will literally drool seeing u"

Ahana:(blushed)"Thank you"

Shruti:"Now go and don't worry I'll take care of the kids."

Ahana:"Thank you Bhabhi"

Ahana along with Shruti and Preeti headed towards the main gate. In the way they met Rahul and Angali who were spending time with Ansh, Aryan and Naira.

Naira:"Wow Mumma you look betiful (Beautiful )"

Ahana:"Thank you beta"

Angali:"Your looking Gorgeous beta"

Ahana smiled As Angali kissed her forehead then She turned towards Rahul who proceeded to hug her while complimenting her. Ahana really felt lucky to have 2 Amazing in law who both treat her like their own daughter.

Preeti:"Let's go Bhabhi, else poor Neil Bhai will stuck waiting for his life only"(Preeti teased as Ahana blushed)

They met sid in the front who like a dramatic person bowed his head to Ahana and opened the gate for her making her laugh. She was soon blindfolded by Shruti and taken to her final destination.

Soon after 20 min of drive, The car stopped and Sid helped Ahana out of the car. He Made her walk few steps before stopping.

Sid:"Okay Bhabhi my job here is done. Enjoy your night and I am un doing your blindfold but please keep your eyes shut until I leave."

Ahana just nodded as she felt her blind fold being undone. She felt a strong urge to open her eyes but stop. After few mins she heard the car engine and guessed that Sid left. She slowly opened her eyes to be shocked at the view in front. There was A candle lit footpath in front of her and a sign saying to follow it. Ahana slowly started to follow the candles soon to be reached at a beach.  the whole beach was empty. There was a tent set up and few other things such as table and chair and even decorated lights and candles all around.

Soon She felt arms wraps around her waist taking her into a back hug. She at first jumped but relaxed realizing Neil's touch.

Neil:"How is the set up Shona?"

Ahana:"It's beautiful Neil."

Neil:"And you look gorgeous in this dress."(He came and stood in front of her checking her out while she blushed)

Ahana:"You look dashing too"

Neil:"Why thank you mi lady"(He said bowing dramatically making her chuckle )"Okay shona you have to take your heels off to move forward or the sand will get stuck in your heels"

Ahana nodded as she picked her heels up as Neil intertwined his hands with her leading her to the tent and dinner set up. As the soft sand touched her feet, the feeling of happiness filled her heart. Beaches were always been a homely place for her. She could sit for hours and stare at the sea when she felt happy, sad, tensed or any other emotion. Since childhood, she felt like beaches were a part of her. Maybe because her parents loved the beach. Or Maybe because multiple memories of her parents are attached to the beach. After her parents death, Ahana had stopped visiting the beach. Because it reminder her of how alone she is left in this world. But today for some reason the beach didn't remind her that. Infact it gave her the same safe and homely feeling it used to give her when she came with her parents.

Neil:"What happened Ahana?"(He asked as he kept her shoes by his in the tent)

Ahana:"Nothing Neil. It's just.. thank you for bringing me here. Beaches me..mean alot to me. They remind me of my mom and dad. I ...I stopped coming here after their... but today...today it's feels fresh and different to be here. So thank you"

Neil:(Cupping her face)"No need to thank me shona. (He took a deep breath looking into Ahana's eyes before looking at his hands which now her holding her)" it's funny now life works. The Neil who met you  for this marriage proposal won't agree to this but today's Neil. Ahana's Neil 100 percent agree that we were destined Ahana. I was Destined to be yours and you were Destined to be mine from the start. Maybe Aarti and Rajeev were meant to come in out life's for us to be brought together. Whatever it is, I am happy I met you. I am happy I became you husband. I am happy we gave our relationship a chance. I...I am happy I fell in love with you"

Neil bend down on his knees as Ahana gasped. He took her hands in his and kissed it in a gentlemen way before speaking.

Neil:"I love you Mrs. Ahana Neil Malhotra. I love you with all my heart and soul. You have given me a new life and I want to cherish it with you till the day I die. Ahana we might have many more obstacles come our way but remember that when it's you and me together, we and our love will always overcome all these things. Ahana I want to grow old with you. So will you give me a chance to love you? Will you give me a chance to cherish you? Will you give me a chance to be the happiest man in the world by accepting my love for you"(Ahana was in tears as she sat on the sand before him and hugged him)

Ahana:(while hugging him tightly)"Yes...yes...I.. love you Neil.. I love you very very much"( Neil wrapped his arms around her tightly as he smiled against her neck)

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Precap:" Some more romantic moments and will bua ji change or another drama will happen"

Translations:

Mumma/ Maa - Mom

Mummiji - Mother in law

Papa - dad

Beta - kid

Taiji - Dad's big brother's wife

Tauji  - Dad's big brother

Chacha -Dad's younger  brother

Chachi - Dad's younger Brother's wife

Bhabhi - Big brother's wife

Dadi - grandma

Dadu - grandpa

Ji - a word which shows respect towards the other person.

Bhaiya - Brother

Rasam - Ritual

Jaan/ Shona - An endearment which mean my life or my love.

Mami -  mother's brother's wife

Jiji - Sister

Bua - Father's Sister

Dadi bua -  Father's bua