Confused 💞

44.

"I knew it , the day I saw his photo pinned on the board I knew it that there was something brewing between you two. I never said anything thinking that you will tell me yourself." Niti said entering Teja's room in a slightly complaining tone.

"I started dating him yesterday." Teja said with a sigh being exhausted  .

"Okay fine." Niti said with a warm smile and took Teja in a hug .
"I am so happy for you. As much as I have seen him, he looked like a really nice guy."

They broke the hug and Teja nodded, "yeah he is a nice guy."

"Tell me more about him, about you two. How did this even happen."

And for next two hours Teja filled in Niti with every single thing that happened.
How they met , their friendship, the denial , the longing their fight though she smartly skipped it's details and then finally the confession which took place exactly a day ago.

"Wow . You can easily right a book on it ."

Teja smiled and then asked "Bhai is not happy with it right ?"

"Teju, you know your brother. He is very protective about you, just give him some time . He will understand."

"Hmm.
But now you will have a long night answering bhai's questions. All the best. "

"I don't think so, he must be asleep by now. You don't worry about me. Good night."

"Good night bhabhi." Teja replied and Niti left.

' Sorry bhabhi but I am sure Bhai is going to eat your head tonight. Asleep, after knowing that I am dating someone, no chance.'  Teja thought, she knew her brother well.

' Though I denied it infront of Teju, but I know it will indeed be a long night. All the best Niti ' she said to herself.

Niti slowly opened the door of her bedroom. She saw Tarun sleeping so she quietly tip-toed to her side of the bed .

She was about to sleep, when Tarun said ," It took you really long, almost two hours."
"Yeah" Niti said nervously and pulled her quilt above her head.

"What did she tell you" came his voice.

"Tarun I am sleepy , we will talk tomorrow" Niti said and fake yawned.

Tarun sat upright and said , "you are not sleepy Niti , I know it. Atleast you don't lie to me." This time his voice had nothing of anger but only concern for his sister.

Niti sat too , held Tarun's arm and kept her head on his shoulder.
"What do you want to know Tarun" she said softly.

There was silence for the next few seconds and then finally he spoke, "do you think he is good enough for Teju."

"Yes, I think so."

"Why ? Give me reasons."

"Is this a three marks question or five marks question."

"Ten marks."

"Ohh , then I am sorry to disappoint you, I do not have that much of energy right now . I will tell you tomorrow okay. Now sleep. Good night." She said and pecked his cheek.

She was about to lay down but Tarun didn't let her. He pulled her back and said, "three , give me three reasons."

"Hmm okay.
So the first reason is ofcourse that He loves her, truly. And I am saying this not just on the basis of what teju told me but also what I saw today. Even you noticed it , isn't it."

"Yeah I did. But Niti you know right only love is not enough for a successful companionship..."

"Ahh.... atleast let me finish my answer."

"Okay sorry, countinue."

"Second reason, his family. I can say this as a girl, for us our partner's family holds as equal importance as the partner himself and again as we saw today, and also on the basis of what Teju told me it looks like his family adors her. They also look like very nice people in general. So no problem with the in laws."

Tarun didn't say anything on this point. He saw it himself , Niti was right.

"And the third reason, sorry I might sound really materialistic, but Karan is rich ,very rich to be honest. He is an effing cricketer, he plays for team India. Not saying that Teju is not independent enough to need his money, but if we look at it as her future family, they will be financially very stable." She finally stopped.

All this while listening to the third point Tarun continuously gave her a side eye.

"I'm definitely going to cut your marks for this reason."

"Ohh don't act as if we don't look at the financial aspect when we plan marriage. Even my family did it when we got your praposal. As a girl's family you will always want her to go in a family who is more prosperous than your own. It's natural." Niti defended herself.

"Sorry not convinced.
Specially not because I know with all the money that he earns comes a lot of hate too. And this is one of my biggest concern. He is a celebrity. It's not just him but also his family who is always under scrutiny.
People out there give hate for no reason. He will play one bad match and here my sister will face the consequences.
The world is cruel and my sister is sensitive, I'm scared she will not be able to take it. "

"Then what are you for. Protect your baby sister." She said with a smile. "But you see , you need to protect her from others and not Karan. You will rather find him on your side, trying to protect Teju. "

Tarun nodded slightly.

"Satisfied with my answers, can I sleep now."

"Yeah."

They both laid down on their bed and Niti quickly switched off the lights.

After a few minutes she heard a sound of someone punching in the air ,
"I will break his bones if my sister gets even a bit hurt because of him. Then he can play cricket with his broken limbs" Tarun said with gritted teeth .

Niti shook her head in disbelief. Her husband was really scary as a brother.

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