Rishab's POV:
We descended downwards through a different route which took us very less time. And now we were back at our homestay in Ghangaria where we were to spend the night and the next day we'll head back to my place, and as usual we were snuggled in the blanket, even though it wasn't that cold, but now it has become a habit.
"What next rishab?", Mahira asked me all of a sudden. And I was a little taken aback by her question.
"What?", I asked her.
"I mean, what's the next step in our relationship? Shall we tell our parents or should we wait?", She asked me very seriously.
"Honestly mahira, if it were up to me I would've told my mom long before because since day one I knew that I've found my 'The One', it's all upto you now.", I told her.
"I feel the same rishab. But you know that my mom has been nudging me for marriage since so long, and if she gets to know about us, obviously she likes you a lot toh unhe koi objection nahi hoga, she will want me to be married asap. And mujhe itni jaldi shadi nahi karni hai.", She said looking at the ceiling.
"I'll do whatever you want Mahira, but can I atleast know why you don't wanna marry now?", I asked her.
"Because there's still a lot more to achieve rishab, and when you get married it does put your dreams to a certain restriction because you have someone to take care of and live with and you can't continue to be your old self, changes to aate hi hai life me.", She said fiddling with the ring on her finger.
"No problem, I understand, and I'm willing to wait for you.", I said and she turned towards me.
"But I also want to tell my parents.", She said.
"We will. And we will give your mom a good reason on why to not get married soon.", I told her and she mouthed 'I love you' to me.
"Anything else that you need madam?", I asked her and she giggled.
"A life sized teddy to cuddle with.", She said extending her arms like a kid and I pulled her close, hugged her and we slept.
Next day:
After a long 12 hour drive we reached to my place finally. Both maa and di were very happy to see us back.
"Rishab tune khyal rakha na iska?", Maa asked me.
"Hanji mummy.", She said on behalf of me and mummy took her upstairs, sakshi di came to me running
"Kya kya hua?", She asked me twirking her eyebrows.
"What do you mean kya hua? Photos dikhaunga main trip ki dekh lena.", I said, flopping on the sofa.
"Arey mera matlab tum dono ke beech?", She asked and sat down beside me.
"Seriously sakshi di, I'm not discussing my relationship with you.", I shook my head in disbelief.
"You know maa ko mahira bohot pasand hai.", She said and ngl it brought a smile on my face.
"Kuch kaha unhone?", I asked her.
"Wo hi normal baatien, pyari hai, friendly hai.", She said and I nodded before going back to my room.
It was 9'o clock and both of us were really tired, we came downstairs for dinner, Mahira was already helping maa in kitchen.
"Rishab ise samjha, bechari itna thak kar aayi hai, bolo ise araam kare.", Mom said to me from the kitchen.
"Maa wo nahi sunti meri.", I just surrendered. You just cannot convince her into something that she doesn't want to do.
Mahira came with the dishes and sat next to me with a smile on her face. Sakshi di and maa joined and we started eating.
"Mahira tumhare parents ko lekar aati na tum.", Maa said and I choked on my food.
"Main aapko apne ghar lekar chalungi.", She said. She is no less.
"Kaun kaun hai ghar pe?", Maa asked her. What's up with maa?
"Ghar pe to bohot log hai.", She said with a chuckle. "Like all my chachu's also live in the same house,just in different floors.", she explained and maa nodded.
"Achhi baat hai, sab saath hi rehne chahiye, bure waqt pe apne hi to kaam aate hai.", Maa said. She looked impressed by that fact.
"Wohi, aur humari aapas me jo bonding hai, we won't be able to live without each other.", Mahira said.
"Mumbai me tum bilkul akele rehti ho? Lonely feel nahi hota?", Maa asked her.
"No maa, not really, mujhe aadat bhi hai aur achha bhi lagta hai akele rehna. And mere neighbours kafi achhe hai, bohot saare friends bhi hai.", Mahira told maa, if only maa knew how many friends she has.
"Ab toh iske aur bhi friends ban gaye hai, mere sare friends bhi iske friend.", I said.
"Aap mere sath chaliye Mumbai.", Mahira said.
"Kabhi aaungi pakka.", Maa said. I really love this bonding.
"So Mahira, I've heard so much about you being an amazing cook.", Sakshi di said.
"Yes yes!", I added.
"When will we get the opportunity.", Sakshi di asked her.
"Tomorrow. What will you guys like for lunch?", Mahira asked them dramatically.
"Whatever your speciality is.", Sakshi di said.
"Rajma chawal?", Mahira asked and both di and I nodded happily.
"I love rajma chawal.", I squealed.
"Mat banao, saara ye akele kha jayega.", Maa said. Has she forgotten that I'm her son?
"Don't worry maa, I'll make a lot. Enough for him, and us as well.", Mahira said. Yes.
Time skip:
I was sitting with Mahira in her room currently and having random conversations with coffee.
"I think I should book tickets for mumbai now rishu.", She said.
"Why?", I was shocked at that sudden declaration.
"Main apne ghar na jaaun kya?", She asked with wide eyes.
"But why so soon?", I asked her.
"It's been a 15 day holiday already rish. Mujhe kaam se nikal denge.", She said with a chuckle.
"Fir main tumhe miss karunga na!", I said and she kissed my cheek.
"Tum bhi chalo mere sath.", She said wrapping her arms around my neck.
"Waise idea bura nahi hai.", I said, to myself.
"Han, and mahi bhai and sakshi bhabhi are also coming to Mumbai. Come na, we'll have fun.", She said. And I can't say no to her.
"Par fir maa and sakshi di.", I said and she rolled her eyes.
"Unhe lekar chalo you idiot.", She said.
"Seriously?", My eyes widened at the thought, it's not a bad idea.
"Han!", She said with a shrug.
"Main kal maa se baat karunga tab.", I said and she nodded.
"Let's watch something.", She said.
"You decide what.", I said and snuggled next to her.
"Harry Potter!", She squealed. I don't care what we watch if I get to be with her.
"Okay!", I said and pulled her close to me. She turned on her laptop, and kept it on my stomach.
"Don't be jealous if you see me drooling over Cedric Diggory.", She said.
"Hmmm, same goes for you. Hermoine Granger is my all time favourite.", I said and she laughed.
"Mine too."
So I have updated finally, and I'm sorry for the short update because I literally had no idea of what to write. Hopefully my brain will resume being creative and I'll be able to update as usual.
