𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓕𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓼

Ch. 13 ⭐

After the game concluded, a vibrant atmosphere enveloped the household as everyone descended the stairs to reunite with the broader family. The generation gap seemed to narrow, evident in the reduced distance between the elders and the youth. The air was infused with laughter and animated conversations, creating a lively ambiance that resonated with the joyous spirit of the festive occasion. The house echoed with the warmth of familial bonds, making it a memorable and heartening Diwali celebration for everyone gathered.

Rajveer observed the heartwarming scene with a smile from a short distance. Having stepped away earlier to fetch a glass of water, he found himself rejoined by Naina, who stood beside him, sharing in the silent joy of the familial bonds unfolding before them. In a gesture of understanding, Naina gently took his hand in hers, acknowledging the overwhelming happiness that Rajveer felt.

"Everything is almost perfect," he whispered.

"Almost?" Naina inquired.

"Hmm... If only Naveen was here as well," Rajveer sighed wistfully.

"You should be grateful that Bhaiya isn't here. You do realize that you have THREE beautiful young sisters, right? He would've flirted with each one of them," Naina pointed out with a knowing smile.

Rajveer erupted into laughter, nodding in agreement. "You're right. He definitely would've done it... especially after learning about us," he added the last part, delivering a flirty wink.

Naina looked down, a blush coloring her cheeks.

The sound of a throat clearing redirected the attention of the couple towards the center of the living room, where Arnav stood, hoping to address everyone.

"Arnav babuwa, did you need something?" inquired Madhumati with curiosity.

"Actually... there's something I want to share with you all..." he announced, clearing his throat once more. "Um... we... we want to share." Saying the last part, Arnav approached Khushi, taking hold of her wrist. With a gentle tug, he led her to the center of the living room.

Both the Raizada and Shikhawat families (Gupta + Murthy) stared at Arnav and Khushi with a mixture of surprise and bewilderment.

Rajveer and Naina exchanged a knowing look, realizing that something important was about to unfold. They joined the gathering, and as the head of their blended family, Rajveer inquired, "What did you want to share, Arnav?"

Taking a deep breath, Arnav made the announcement, "Khushi and I love each other. We've decided to give this relationship a chance." Khushi blushed deeply as the revelation echoed in the room.

The room fell into a momentary silence before the Raizada family erupted into cheers, and the younger generation joined in with enthusiastic applause, clearly impressed by Arnav's bold proclamation. The Shikhawat family (Gupta + Murthy) exchanged silent glances, absorbing the unexpected turn of events.

Devyani turned towards the elders of Khushi's family, expressing, "We've secretly harbored the desire to make Khushi our daughter-in-law. We were waiting to see if Chhote would take any steps. Now that he has confessed, we officially want to ask for Khushi bitiya's hand in marriage for our Chhote."

Garima and Shashi exchanged smiles, and Shashi added, "If the boy and girl love each other, then we have no objection to this marriage."

"Why wait then? Let's get them engaged today itself," Anjali suggested with excitement.

"That's a great idea," beamed Kishori.

"I'll make the preparations," Shanno declared, rising to her feet.

Arnav and Khushi exchanged stunned glances, their jaws dropping in disbelief as they processed the unexpected turn of events. Panic and bewilderment were evident in their eyes as the families enthusiastically embraced the idea of their union and even proposed an engagement on the same day. Throughout this, Rajveer kept a keen eye on the couple, observing their reactions.