Part 4

Ishan pov .

What did he just say ?

My future husband!

MY FREAKING FUTURE HUSBAND!

Glaring at the car vanishing in horizon. I screamed internally and went inside my apartment stomping my feets .

How dare he call himself my future husband? Just because he is handsome as hell doesn't mean I was literally planning to get married. I just went there to meet him for the sake of my mother .

Look mumma what your love is making me do !

Unlocking the door from my left hand because my right hand was burned .

I gazed at the wound and the scene from earlier when he was applying Medicine started playing in my mind like a record and how close he was with his focus solely on my hands .

Shooing the idiotic thoughts away I announced my arrival and jumped on the sofa hugging my favorite plushie - Prithvi . Yes, that is his name .

He is literally the best in every sense . I wish he was a human being and I would have married him instead of that stupid Shubman.

I mean he didn't do anything wrong but seriously how can he be so sure that he would be my husband.

Delusional fellow .

" Ishu beta , you are home, " my mother asserted with a smile .

No mumma , my ghost is sitting here and because you are my birth giver that is why only you can see me.

I was about to say this, however I stopped because if I let my intrusive thoughts win . I would probably be homeless and jobless .

" Yes mummy "

"So how was he ? Did you like him ? " Mummy bombarded me with questions as she settled beside me on the sofa .

"Um he-"

" You must have liked him . That boy is so respectful , a literal sweetheart, isn't he ?" Before I could reply , she already interrupted me by looking at how her eyes were twinkling. She probably have imagined mine and Shubman's future already.

"Umm yeah "

"Just yeah? Anyways, what did you guys have ? You came way earlier than I thought hmm? "

" Oh yes . Actually the coffee was spilled on my hands and- "

"What ? Show me " my mother gasped and carefully grabbed my hands to look at the burn .

The burn was looking quite bad however it wasn't hurting that much .

Whatever medicine Shubman had applied works like magic.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? Did you get it checked? Is it hurting ? I know it must be hurting, wait I will bring burnol"

" Mummy mummy . It's okay . Shubman already applied medicine and it's not even hurting that much " I said, cajoling her to stop panicking.

" okay , but let me know if it hurts too much dear"

Embracing her in my arms , I nodded at her .

Why are you so sweet mummy ?

" But wait, did you say Shubman helped you ? See I told you he is such a nice guy "

Uff here we go again .

" Mom please" I whined , putting my head on her shoulder as she started patting my head gently.

" What ? You don't like him ? "

" Actually yes . I don't like him " I replied straightforwardly, still in my earlier position.

" Why? "Mummy questioned me again and I sat upright before replying to her .

" What do you mean by why ? . I said I didn't like him "

" But there must be a reason why you don't like him ?He is a very good man if you look from my perspective " She said candidly .

Actually there is none . I just don't want to get married. Bruh .

And I know if I say I don't like a guy . Mummy won't be persistent in getting me married. Moreover this way , she won't get hurt too because no matter what she wants . She will never force me to marry someone I don't like .

" Mummy, I just didn't like his vibes . "

Okay I don't like anyone's vibe bruh .

"you don't like anyone's vibe except yours " she said as a matter - of -fact and stood up .

" But mummy I really felt creeped out by him. " At this point I am literally saying anything now .ishaan idiot thinks of some believable excuse.

" Huh? Did he do something creepy to you ? ."

She turned around, her eyes filled with worry.

"no mummy. I just felt like that "

" Ishaan are you saying truthfully or you're just finding an excuse " looking at me from up to down as if she was examining me . She questioned with uncertainty .

" You don't believe me ? " I asked her all the while blinking my eyes to put up my innocent guy image

" No . "

I- okay? Mom, you don't have to be so brutal.

" Wha ... what ? " my lips forming a pout as I look at her in dismay .

" Give me some valid reason as to why you don't like him . Otherwise I really think he would be the perfect life partner for you . " she sassed and started walking away.

" Mom! , why do you think like that ?" I asked genuinely because I really don't know why she likes Shubman .

" Obviously, he is a doctor and is crazy rich . "

She boldly asserted.

" Mom please, I know you don't care about these materialistic things . Tell me the truth " beseeching her , I also stood up before trailing behind her .

She grinned a bit before saying " you will know soon Ishu . "Saying that , she turned around and tapped my chin .

Hain?? Now What do you mean by that my dear birth giver ?

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Author's pov :

Later in the evening, Ishaan and Mayank were having their regular meet up at the fast food stall as Ishaan was telling him about the fiasco .

" Bhai wo sab to theek hai but I don't understand one thing... Why don't you wanna get married? " Mayank asked for the upteenth as a sigh left from Ishaan's mouth . At this point, he was more tired than frustrated over this whole marriage thing.

"You won't understand Mayank . it's complicated "

" Whatever but seriously what's wrong in Shubman? As you , yourself said he's so charming and on top of that he is a doctor . " Mayank tried to justify it from his point of view . Shubman is like the perfect guy anyone gets.

" Rehne de Mayank . Just Help me in thinking of what excuses I should give to my mother about why I don't like Shubman, "Ishaan asked as he banged his forehead on the table , whining in desperation to get his problem solved .

" Ummm maybe you can say He already has a girlfriend or boyfriend? Mayank suggested while patting Ishaan's back to console his melancholic friend.

" Yeah as if my mother is stupid to not look into all these things before agreeing to get me married to him " Ishaan refuted sarcastically.

" Hmm ye bhi baat hai ... " Mayank said but suddenly an idea struck his mind and he yelled "Eureka!" snapping his finger , Mayank looked at ishaan with shiny eyes as if just found a new periodic element.

" What ? "

" Bro I have an idea ! Since you can't say no .... " Mayank started and took a pause before continuing. " You can just ask Shubman to deny his marriage from his side and you will be free ! "

"Well it's actually a nice idea. Didn't really see that coming from you " Ishaan expressed as his lips morphed into a big smile .

" Shut up and call Shubman. "Mayank hit Ishaan's shoulder, motioning Ishaan to call Shubman fast .

" Umm woh ... actually... i Don't have his number too" ishaan coughed before confessing . Scratching his head he looked at Mayank apologetically.

" Yeah obviously " Mayank said as a matter of fact and sighed heavily before thinking of other ideas .

" I can ask mummy to give me his number. "Ishaan propounded .

" Wow you're so intelligent " Mayank clapped in sarcasm however ishaan took that an as compliment while his cheeks grew hot ,

" Ab mai itna bhi khaas nahi " he grinned shyly .

" Stupid! Agar tum unse number mangoge . Won't she get suspicious? " Mayank counterbaited, controlling his urge to throw the soda he was drinking on Ishaan's head .

Ishaan pouted and asked " So ab kya kare ? "

" Let me think .... Wait, didn't you say that he is a famous doctor . Then there must be his information on the web, " Mayank said as he took out his phone, already typing on the search bar to get Shubman information.

" Hmm check them and also those were mummy's words not mine . " Ishaan rolled his eyes on Mayank's first sentence and sat next to him in anticipation as Mayank gathered the information.

" What the hell !? " Mayank suddenly screamed and looked at Ishaan with wide eyes .

" What happened? "

" Bro Shubman Gill is not only a famous but also a very successful and respectful doctor . And the most shocking thing is he is the owner of Hyigieia.Damn bro you hit a jackpot! Can I marry him instead of you?" Mayank said excitedly while Ishaan felt himself getting irked after his last sentence.

" Okay okay nahi kar raha hai mai shaadi usse . Itna sada hua muh mat banao " Mayank said upon realizing his friend's silence.

Bruh, who is making faces ? Definitely not me .

" Ye sab choro and call in Hygieia to book an appointment with Shubman " Ishaan said .

Nodding at Ishaan , Mayank called at Hygieia and coughed his throat before exchanging formality with the receptionist.

"would it be possible for you to schedule an appointment with Dr Shubman Gill ? " Mayank questioned on the line .

" Oh . Okay thank you " he muttered and cut the call looking quite dejected.

" What happened? And when can I meet Shubman " Ishaan asked impatiently .

" he is free only after 3 weeks " Mayank illustrated, shrugging his shoulders .

" What ? Itne din Mai to meri Mata Shri mera engagement karwa degi .... Yarr Bhai kuch kar "

Ishaan bawled and once again banged his forehead on the table .

Ahh why is everything going south for me !?

" Yrr Mai kya karu ab? Let's Just hope for the best more- " Mayank was interrupted by his phone ringing. Picking up his phone a bright smile immediately got on lips seeing the person who is calling him . His fiance .

Picking up the call he went away waving his hand in Ishaan's direction.

"What ? "

Did he seriously chose date over mate!?

Wow ! Such a great friend I have . Lucky me !

Ishaan looked up to see him going away as a sigh left his mouth before he again put his forehead on the table .

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Author note :

Okay I know there isn't any ishman interaction in this one but I assure you after this it's gonna be filled with ishaan and Shubman interaction . Till then keep loving and reading ♥ ️ .

And recently a rumor was spread that Shubman was seeing a lady, however in fact he was reacting to something which was happening on the field but The media twisted the whole thing .

Is Media just a joke now ? Shouldn't they verify things before posting them ?

Is everything just entertainment?

Anyways imma stop my ranting now but seriously🫥.