AADAT ~ Kshiteej Kabra

CHAPTER 16

But please tum summers mein Indore toh chale hi jaana –

Tumhari birthday party ke paise bach jaayenge – waise bhi aaj kal kharcha bohat badh raha hain."

He spoke mockingly and laughed loudly, as my irritation level increased.

"Hey Bhagwan – kanjoosi ki bhi hadd hoti hain!" I gave a frowning look.

After 15 seconds, I gave him a stern look and spoke –

"Acha Abhi listen..." I held his hand and continued.

"I am serious this time –

"What if teri boli hui har baat sach ho gayi?"

"What if all your words turn into reality?" I seriously questioned him, to which he commented –

"Matlab...?"

I continued –

"Matlab yeh ki –

What if I seriously go to Indore in the summers?

What if – meri family ko koi ladka sach mein pasand aa jaaye?

What if – he matches to all my filters?

What if – this rishta turns into MARRIAGE?"

And what if – I seriously get married to this guy?"

At first, he simply nodded to all my serious questions, and then answered –

"Toh isme problem kya hain?"

Before I would comment on his answer, he himself started speaking –

"Your Dad would be happy – that you are getting married.

Your mom would be happy – that everything is happening properly.

Your joint family would be happy – that finally, you listened to them and you understood their concern towards you."

His answers shocked me and I exclaimed suddenly –

"What about me?"

"Dad, mom, family – yeh sab toh thik hain – but what about me?"

He solemnly spoke –

"Look Ayesha, iss baat ki mujhe gurantee hain –

That your dad will get you married to the person – who will keep you happy.

I am sure – woh teri pasand/napasand ka dhyan rakhenge.

And, since you yourself mentioned previously – that

'This man will match to all your filters'

So, I am sure – the marriage will not be against your will.

Right?"

"And what about you Abhi? Kya tujhe yeh sab chalega?" I anxiously asked him, desperate for his answer.

"Haan...obviously."

"If everything is going smoothly – and at the end, you are happy – then why would I have a problem?"

Not only the answer which he spoke, but also the way in which he gave his answer – both of them disappointed me.

I solemnly spoke –

"Look Abhi..." I removed my hand from his hand.

"I am not sure, whether you are serious or still kidding"