The Dilemma Diaries : Decisions of the Heart

Husband of the Only Daughter!

That night, Kartik felt a bit awkward in his own room. Just one night changed the vibe of his room. He actually was feeling someone's absence in the room but his ego did not allow him to accept the fact that he was missing Nishka. After tossing and turning many times, he finally went for sleep.

He woke up in the morning only to find himself alone in the room. Obviously, Nishka had not returned till then.

He got ready and went down stairs. Everyone was there. Yash also arrived with his family. Actually, Narmada decided for the gathering day to be today. Now, the only person missing was Nishka.

Raman asked Kartik to bring Nishka back by going to Gupta House. Hearing about going to Gupta House changed his expressions.

He has been there many times before but always as Nishka's friend and the son of family friend of Guptas. This time, he had to be there as the husband of their only daughter. "HUSBAND", this designation of him now sounded to him more as a responsibility.

He sat in the car but was hesitant to start. Then, he gathered courage and drove to Gupta House.

He nervously entered into the house and was welcomed as a Prince. Obviously, he was after all the husband of the Princess of the house. Everyone greeted him with love, care and affection.

"Narmada told me that you people have planned gathering for today only else we really wanted to have Nishka here with us for few more days. But that is okay. Rituals are meant to be performed." Sreeji spoke to Kartik while he sipped the welcome drink.

Nishka then came down to the hall where everyone was sitting. The breakfast was ready and Latika called everyone for the meal.

"I took an off from the hospital for the day. I had to shift my appointments for the same. I thought we will spend time together. We will go shopping, movies and hang out together but..... ". Latika expressed her disappointment.

" It's ok mumma, we will do that for sure next time when I come." Nishka replied.

"Hmm.... I can leave you here when ever you want me to. You know what, I slept very well last night. Otherwise I thought that from day before yesterday, I'll have my everyday ruined." Kartik whispered to Nishka.

She then saw everyone and when was confirmed that no one was watching, she softly asked him, "What do you mean?"

"See, now I will have to wake up to you everyday, so my days will be ruined. But there was a day, I did not wake up to you. It was today. So it's gonna be a good day."

"Of course, it indeed is a good day. I'm coming back to you."

The scores were raised and Nishka was leading now.