His To Love(Short Stories)

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Shubman gently cradled her in his arms, ensuring she felt safe and protected as they stepped into the octagon. She couldn't help but take her surrounding feeling slightly uneasy as all eyes turned towards them.

"Aap kya kar rhe hai sab dekh rhe hai!" She nervously whispered to him, wanting to convey her discomfort. However, Shubman seemed unfazed by the attention, his determination clear on his face.

As they walked further into the octagon, the crowd's murmurs amplified, their curious gaze fixated on this unexpected scene. Whispers floated through the air, speculating in what Shubman was about to do. The atmosphere was electric, a concoction of excitement and confusion blending together.

As they reach the centre of the octagon Shubman gently placed her back on her feet, still holding her hand firmly. The crowd fell silent captivated by this unexpected twist in the unfolding drama. Shubman's eyes locked with hers conveying a silent reassurance that everything would be alright.

Slowly, Shubman gracefully lowered himself onto his right knee, causing a collective gasp to escape from the captivated audience. He glanced at his coach, who stood at the side of the stage, beaming with pride. Extending his arms forward, Shubman motioned for his coach to bring that special thing.

In response, the coach's face broke onto a wide smile as he dashed towards Shubman with a small, intricately wrapped box in his hands. As the coach neared, the crowd leaned in, their excitement palpable.

Reaching Shubman, he handed over the box, Shubman's hand trembled ever so slightly, nerves and anticipation intertwining within him.

As Shubman's gaze met his Yn, and unspoken bond passed between them. The crowd errupted into thunderous applause, their admiration and support filing the air.

"Yn, remember the day when you bumped into me making my candy fall, that candy was very precious to me until I saw you. I thought I was helping you to escape, but actually I was falling heplessly for you. Please be mine forever" he paused for a moment before continuing,

"Marry me? Yn"

Her eyes beamed with tears, tears of joy. Lowering her head she wiped her tears before glancing softly at Shubman. He was waiting patiently for her answer, his eyes looking at hers.

"Say yes! Say yes! Say yes!"

The crowd errupted. Yn took a deep breath, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. With a smile Yn nodded, her voice filled with emotions as she finally answered " Yes, Shubman ji. Yes I will marry you."

Shubman smiled widely, slipped the ring into Yn's finger, sealing their promise with symbol in their love.

"I love you" he whispered, kissing her forehead with love and sincerity.

Yn glanced at the ring, before hugging Shubman from the side, her head resting on his board chest, " I love you too."
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3 days later||

"Wake up! Kab tak kumbhkaran ki tarah soyenge, arey uthiye!" Yn said having a hard time waking Shubman up. Today they planned to go for shopping as they are going to get married tomorrow. And here he was sleeping so peacefully.

Yn signed feeling helpless, she pouted before coming up with an idea, she slowly went near him. Grabbing her wet hair and slowly caressing his face with it making him squirm. She giggled when he turned to the other side, little did she know that Shubman was already awake just playing with her.

As Yn continued to playfully tangle her wet hair around Shubman's face he couldn't help but smile at her mischievousness. He opened his eyes slightly, pretending to still be asleep, and let her have her fun.

Yn, satisfied with her little antic, sat back on the edge of the bed and gave Shubman a gentle nudge. " Come on, Shubman ji. It's time to wake up. We have a lot to do today," she said, trying to sound stern but failed to hide her amusement.

Shubman finally cracked and let out a chuckle, revealing that he had been awake the entire time. He reached out and grabbed Yn's hand, pulling her down next to him. "Hmm, you're quite a nice alarm clock."

Yn playfully pouted, feigning innocence. "What can I say? I'll do anything to get you out of bed on time," she teased, leaning in to give him a quick peck on cheek.

Shubman wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her close. "Well, in that case, I may need more of these wakeup calls, because your hair smells so good," he said with a grin.

Yn blushed and playfully swatted his arm. Shubman's smile softened and he looked deeply into Yn's eyes. "I can't wait to marry you, Yn. You make every day of my life so much brighter." Yn heart swelled with love, she smiled warmly at him.

"Now get ready and come downstairs, I've made special breakfast for you."

"Really?".

"Uhmm, hurry up my dear soon-to-be-husband"

Hearing that Shubman placed a hand on his heart, closing his eyes in dramatic way, "hayee abb toh chodne ka irada gya" he said before holding her waist in a tight grip.

"Arey!"
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Soon, Shubman came downstairs for breakfast. As he approached the dining table, his eyes fell upon the room that he kept closed for so many years - their temple.

'From today, this door will never open, I refuse to believe in god who took away my parents from me, made an orphan.

Without realising it, his legs slowly carried him towards the temple. The idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshmana were clean and adorned with flower garlands. Yn noticed him staring at the temple. She walked over and stood next to him, a gentle smile on her face.

"Thankyou Yn," he whispered, his voice filled with guilt. " I was so upset with the pain of losing my parents, that anger grew and i started blaming God, I should not have done that."

Yn placed a comforting hand on his arms. " But God never left your side, they were always with you, helping you at every turn, and they were waiting for you to return."

" And they also gave me your, my love," he said before pecking her forehead. Yn smiled and joined her hand, closing her eyes. Shubman followed suit as they both prayed to God together.

" Thankyou, God for bringing Yn into my life. Just fulfill her every wish, I don't need anything else.

' You always listen to me bhagwan ji, so please grant me one more favor. Keep Shubman ji happy, he had endured a lot of sorrow, and now he shouldn't bear more. Fulfill every wish of his, please.'

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Next day/ wedding day|

After completing the wedding ceremony, Shubman and Yn approached their care taker Mrs D'Souza. She smiled warmly at them and couldn't believe that they were married. She had always wished to see them together, and know that her wish had come true, she couldn't express her happiness.

Yn smiled at her before turning to Shubman, who nodded in agreement. He silently signaled her to continue.
"Mrs D'Souza, neither of us has our own parents, and after marriage, it is essential to receive blessings from elders for the life ahead. You are like a mother to us, will you give us your blessings?".

Mrs D'Souza's eyes welled up with tears, overwhelmed by the emotion she nodded her head eagerly, " ofcourse! My child," she whispered, her voice quivering with affection and joy.

Without a moment's hesitation, Mrs D'Souza closed the distance between them, engulfing Yn and Shubman in her warm embrace.

"God bless you both. Yn, get me a grandchild soon. I can't wait to play with them".

Everyone laughed at her words, the atmosphere was so joyful as Yn and Shubman entered the new phase of their life.

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