Mishap in Tilak

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Neil: Bhai how much time will you take? It's just Tilak, not your marriage.

Parth: Neil, Don't disturb him. He is getting married for first time 😜.

Shefali: How many times did you marry Parth😡?

Looking at her angry face both brothers escaped toward Abhi's room.

Path: What the hell are you doing for so long.(looking at his brother who does not seem to be that interested in getting ready, rather than enjoying his songs peacefully leaning on his couch.

Neil: Vai, if you are already done, Why did not you come out? we are calling you like hell.

AB: (Putting his headphones🎧 down) Why should I? so that all of you can make fun of me?

(🤔Instead, I should choose some beautiful 🎼that I can request my Akshu to sing for me.)

Neil: Oh.Attitude? is it the same person who was asking my help for.......

He did not let him finish his sentence. They join the other member who is ready to leave. They are welcomed so grandly even if it was just a small family function. They heard Goenkas are known for following the culture & for their grand functions. The house was decorated with colorful lights which can erase all darkness of that night. There was a time when he used to love this type of setup. In his orphanage, It occurs only on some festivals like Diwali. But the harsh reality of his life makes him hate all the beautiful things in the world. But today he is getting that feeling, the feeling of being with someone who can erase his darkness like these lights.

Neil: Vai , Bhabi aa gayi.

(🤔why? What the hell are you doing Abhimanyu? All are watching you. Don't make yourself a fool in front of everyone. But I can't. I can't miss the chance to watch my Akshu for the first time in Lehenga, whom he always seen in normal jeans & tops, sometimes in some plain kurta. Today she is wearing a full-length Lehenga with matching jewelry. Her butterfly tattoo is surrounded by some colorful bangles. He really can't decide that is the jewelry beautiful or if It looks beautiful because his Askhu is wearing it. He did not realize that she already came so close to him. He comes  from his dreams , when..

"Jijaji...You should save some for your marriage".

He was already used to this teasing from the moment he agreed to this marriage, So this does not make any difference. But this time it feels different. The voice ..the voice was from...his Akshu.

What did she call? Is she joking? Even if she is, this is a really bad one, even worst. But she is not a person who will crack this type of joke on their special day. He was confused, but his mind goes blank when he sees the two names written on the holy leave which was there for his TILAK.

'Aarohi & Abhimanyu'. These letters are enough to change his wonderful dream into a nightmare. What the hell is happening? He was finally able to turn his head towards his little brother who was going through the same trauma at that moment. Honestly, for the first time, he was mesmerized by Aarohi. He was so into his confused emotions, suddenly the 'Jijaji' word from Akshsra blasted like a bomb.

Without wasting a minute both of them run towards the door when all are busy with preparation to start the ceremony.

At the garden.

AB: What is happening there?

Neil: Trust me, Vai, it was my all-time nightmare. I was more terrified than you.

Ab: Can you please stop your nonsense & explain the situation?Why there is Aarohi's name & why she is calling me Jijaji?Out of all words?

Neil is trying to analyze the whole scenario, and he is finally able to track that he did not hear the name of Akshara in the whole process. Even though he has no idea how his family got into this big confusion, he is sure now that he also has a role in this mishap. He should clarify the name when Shefali used the term, Miss. Goenka. He explains this to Abhi, who has no idea what should he do. He can beat Neil all he wants, but right now he has to get out of this situation.

Should he tell the truth to all? No this will create more problems. This is not only about him or Akshu. Two families are involved. It is a question of the reputation of both families.His  family gives him all the love even after his continuous cold behavior. He can't do this to Aarohi also. She has no fault in all this. It will be disrespectful to her. And what will he say? That he is in love with her sister, not her. Even though they tried their best to hide , both He & Neil can sense the tension between both sisters during their trip. That time they ignored it, But now it will definitely create more problems between them.

Forget all this Abhi? How does it matter? You should tell the truth. You can't lose her like this.You have the right to choose your happiness.He was trying to conveince himself but his inner self told him," To whom you are going to tell your feeling, who is enjoying teasing you Jijaji? Did not you see how much she was happy that her friend is going to be her sister's life partner.For her you are a good friend who is perfect for her sister.How will she react after your confession?do you really think that she will accept you ? Think properly, you may lose her, her trust,her friendship.

He can't do this. He did not care about others but the Akshar he knows cares, cares about her family, He can't make her suffer. But he can't get into this relationship either. Having no idea in his mind, he looks to Neil who is also struggling to get out of this situation.

Neil: Vai, I know my ideas are not good, but...

AB: (Cutting his word) Did not you hear A drowning man catches at a straw? Same with me.No matter how bad your idea is, it will be better than hearing Jijaji from My Akshu.

Neil: Sling Hook, Go away Vai...Just run away... I will manage here. I know you are not the type of person who backs up in problems. Even your name Abhimanyu does not allow you. But this situation....He turns around but can't find his brother who is busy with kicking his bike in some distance. He really can't believe his eyes.

AB: He was so brave, A great warrior without any weakness. But I am just a normal human with my own weakness. Even though my name is the same, I can't be like great Abhimanyu. Sorry for leaving you here alone. Please manage the mess you created.

Neil finally realized that he become the scapegoat in his brother's love story. He gets into the house after thinking of some excuses. All are worried about their disappearance.

Kairav: Where have you gone? Where is Abhimanyu?

Vansh: We thought he ran away, I have seen this type of story a lot in the movies.

Neil:( How did you know?) Actually, he does.

Manis: What? Is this a joke? If it is, then that's a bad one.

Neil: (I know, Same mutual feeling sometime before). There is some emergency in hospital, He has to leave.

Harsh: What emergency, We did get not any call. Why did not they call Bhabi for this? She is the head.

Neil: ( Papa, why are you being an enemy of your own son, At least try sometimes to be in Vai's good books) Maybe Vai is the doctor of that patient. The interns are new, Maybe they got panicked. If it was not for that emergency he would have not gone.

He knows his excuses are not that believable, but on moral grounds, nobody will question him. He was right. He can see the anxiety level on their face, but no one doubted him.

Manjari: I am so sorry, Maybe it was really an emergency.

Swarna: It's ok,

Manis: It's ok, we will talk about it tomorrow.

They all take their leave while Goenkas are standing there all puzzled.

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