An Arranged Journey To Forever

Part 16

Ishita and Nyonika were deep in conversation when Ishita suggested, "Let's call the pandit today."

Nyonika eagerly agreed, "Yes, absolutely. Once we get the wedding dates, we can arrange for the roka and engagement for the kids."

"Perfect, I'll call him right away," Ishita responded.

Everyone gathered in the hall with Panditji, who was busy examining the kundlis. The room was filled with anticipation as the pandit carefully examined the charts.

Panditji looked up with a smile, "These two are destined to be together. The compatibility in their kundlis is flawless. There's no need for a specific date — as soon as you unite them, it will be an auspicious day."

Cabir chuckled, "So, Panditji, did you come here just to tell us that? We already figured it out. They're obviously made for each other."

Everyone laughed, while Nandini and Manik blushed, their hearts swelling with unspoken emotions. They both knew they were meant to be, and they were ready for the next step together.

Panditji continued, "The roka can be held in seven days, and the engagement in ten. As for the wedding, we have a perfect muhurat in six months. While a date four months away would be fine, any delay will bring some complications."

Nyonika raised an eyebrow, "Is six months too long?"

Panditji smiled, "Yes, it's a little late, but this is the kind of day that is fated. Even if challenges arise, they'll overcome them. This is the same time when Shiv and Parvati were united. It's the most auspicious moment."

Ishita nodded, "If the muhurat is so perfect, a little delay doesn't matter. Let's go ahead with the roka and engagement and make it official."

Manik and Nandini were content with the dates. It didn't matter to them if it was a little further away — what mattered was that they would be together, and that was all they needed to be happy.

Evening:

Everyone sat in the garden, sipping tea. The elders were preparing to leave for Bangalore quietly, making sure not to let their plans leak to the media, at least not until Manik and Nandini had officially announced their relationship.

The group said their goodbyes, and the elders flew to Bangalore, with plans to return in a few days.

In the hall, the younger group was in full swing, chatting about everything under the sun. Cabir and Radhika were playfully teasing each other, while Navya was getting ready for her move to Tennessee after Manik and Nandini's roka and engagement.

The conversation was lighthearted when suddenly, Cabir's phone rang.

"Hello?" Cabir answered, excusing himself from the group.

Manik, noticing the situation, smiled at Nandini before following Cabir.

"Hello?" Cabir said again.

"Bhai!" Mukti's voice came through, a little frantic.

"Where are you guys? Manik's phone is switched off, and you haven't been picking up any of our calls. What's going on?"

Aliya joined in, "Seriously, it's been almost three weeks! Where's Manik? He isn't even replying to my texts!"

"Calm down, let him speak," Dhruv interjected.

Cabir sighed, "Guys, we're in Dehradun for a family wedding. Now, we're in Mumbai."

Mukti's voice raised in confusion, "A family wedding we don't know about? Where's Manik? Put him on speaker."

"Hey, guys," Manik's voice finally broke through.