53. Commitment

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The day finally came. Shubman and Ananya were getting engaged.

Shubman was so happy. He was grinning like an idiot since morning. He was getting ready in his ethenic wear. Though he was so happy, he was a bit nervous. But he shrugged it off as soon as it came.

He tied his favourite watch on his wrist and was ready for the big day.

As soon as he came out of his room, he saw his mother and sister just outside of his room.

"What?" He asked. "Hayye, mera bachha!" Mrs. Gill exclaimed and put kala tika behind his ear.

"Looking handsome, Shub!" Shahneel said. Shubman looked down and blushed a little.

"Oye hoye, itna sharma raha hai!" Shahneel said and teased him further.

"Are bhai tayar hue ke nahi?" They heard Mr. Gill asking them from last stair of staircase. "Ji, ho gaya. Chalo chalo." Mrs. Gill said and walked downstairs.

Both siblings too followed their mother and came downstairs. "We have to leave now." Mr. Gill said. "Ji, Papa." Shubman nodded and kneeled to take blessings from his parents.

"Khush reh! Aur abse teri jimmedari aur badhegi. Ab apne saath saath apne biwi ko bhi khush rakh. Samjhe?" Mrs. Gill said playfully. Shubman nodded and smiled sheepishly.

"Ab jaldi chalo. Warna, dulha hi yahi reh jayega." Shahneel said and everyone chuckled.

The family sat in the car. Mr. Gill on passengers' seat and Shubman, Shahneel and their mother at back. While driver drove towards the venue.

Shubman leaned back and thought about everything. Just a few days ago he was unsure that if Ananya will forgive him or not. And now they were getting engaged.

The mere though if her being his wife brought a small smile and blush in his cheek. He quickly messaged Ananya about their departure.

He saw as the buildings and structures fell behind. As soon as he saw the venue nearing, he suddenly felt nervous. His heart rate quicken and breaths got heavy. But he was excited and happy, to make Ananya his fiance and soon his wife.

...

Ananya was in the room that she was alloted in the venue. Her phone pinged with a message from Shubman. She quickly opened the message and saw it. They had already left.

She suddenly felt nervous. Of course she still was unsure that should she really get married to Shubman? After blaming him for something he never done and then marrying him. Was she being selfish?

Of course she talked about this to Jivika and Nitya and both of them cursed her apparently whole night.

But she was sure about one thing. She loves him. So much that no one can even describe. And she knew that he loves her in same way.

And on top of that, everyone are happy. So it's a win and win situation right?

She straighten her dress and fixed her hair. She took deep breath and smiled at herself from the mirror.

"I am ready." She muttered to herself.

...

The muhurat for engagement came near. Guests were already seated. ICT were present with there wives to witness the event. They loved the couple so much, obviously.

The venue was decorated beautifully with various flowers and colourful silk clothes. A mild sweet scent of roses was in the air. The whether was beautiful. Sunny and warm, just like everyone preferred.

As the guests steated, the priest on the stage called for groom.

Handsomely dressed in ethenic kurta, Shubman walked in the stage and sat on the decorated couch, waiting for his bride.

Soon, bride was also called. Everyone fell silent as they heard the sound of anklets. Ananya walked in the stage dressed in beautiful silk saree. She was dressed like an typical Indian woman.

She climbed the stairs and sat beside Shubman.

"Hi!" He whispered as soon as she sat near him.

"Hi." She whispered back.

"You are looking so beautiful." He whispered while joining his hand as the priest was performing some Puja. "And you are looking so handsome. Just like some prince. Oh wait you are Prince of Cricket!" She whispered back making him chuckle lightly.

"Thank you for compliment madam. How are you feeling?" He asked.

"You want honest answer?" She looked at him and he nodded.

"I am feeling giddy. I can't describe my excitement. I can't believe we are getting engaged!" She whispered yelled and he controlled his laughs.

"I am feeling butterflies in my stomach!" He said. Ananya looked at him but looked down again and blushed.

"Is that the blush I am seeing on your cheeks?" He teased her.

She shook her head but continued blushing. He laughed at her reaction and held her hand in his.

She sighed as she felt his hand on her.

"I love you." She whispered. "I too love you darling." He whispered back.

"Now it's time to exchange the rings." The priest announced. A few hurrys were heard from younger company.

Both Shubman and Ananya stood up. Mrs. Gill handed Shubman the ring made for Ananya, while Divya too handed Ananya the ring they had selected for Shubman.

"Pehle dulha, dulhan ki anguthi pehnaye." The priest said.

Shubman nodded and held out his hand for her. She smiled and kept her hand in his. He raised his eyebrows at her. "May I?" He asked. Her heart fluttered at his question and she nodded while looking in his eyes.

He smiled and went to slide the ring in her ring finger.

He was about to put the ring on her finger when they heard a voice.

"Yeh sagai nahi ho sakati!"

Everyone looked at the direction of the voice. Ananya frowned looked too.

There was a woman in her early 20's. She was dressed in cream pants and white shirt. With brown overcoat on it. Her eyes were behind the black shades.

She further walked inside. Her dark brown hair which were down and looked so beautiful flowed on the air.

Ananya frowned at woman. Who is she? The woman was beautiful, indeed. But she never saw her.

The woman further near the stage and stood in the middle of the hall. She pulled out her shades and smirked a little which went unnoticed by everyone.

"Hello." The woman said.

"Who are you? And why did you stopped the engagement?" Arjun asked her.

"Who am I?" She scoffed and looked at Ananya.

"I hope you won't get engaged to someone who is already married?" The woman said making Ananya widened her eyes.

What the actual hell?

That woman's expressions changed to more serious one. And the next words she said made Ananya's whole world shattered.

That woman looked at Shubman and pointed at him.

"I am Mrs. Shubman Gill. His first wife."

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Cliffhanger! Cliffhanger!

So I was sitting and questioning my life decisions when I suddenly realised that I didn't even updated from so long. I know I am an idiot.

But, here's a fresh chapter for you.

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