Tum Se Hi

ABHISHEK's BIRTHDAY (SHIMLA Pt2)

*IMPORTANT AUTHOR's NOTE AT THE END! PLEASE READ!!*

*mature content ahead*

कदे मिलके बैठो,
गल्ल करिये प्यार दी
वाज काली काली रात मरदी
देखो तारेआं दी लो,
हाथ ता फड़ो,
कदे नी छडदा यार नी
तेरे तो दवां जान वार नी
तुस्सी हुक्म करो

The next day, everyone visits some of the popular spots in Shimla. The families ask Ishita to spend some time with Abhishek so they can prepare for his birthday. Ishita and Abhishek go shopping for everyone and meet some fans there. They happily interact and give them autographs and selfies.

When they return, Komal tells Ishita she's decided to tell her family about Aditya. Ishita holds her hands and comforts her. They gather everyone in a room, and Ishita stands right beside Komal. Komal takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly. Ishita gives her a reassuring nod, her presence a silent pillar of support.

Komal: "Mummy... papa... mujhe aap sab se kuch important baat karni hai."

The room falls silent, eyes focused on Komal. She glances at Ishita, who gently rubs her back for encouragement.

Komal: "Mujhe ek ladke se pyaar hai... hum... hum bahut serious hain. We want to get married."

Everyone exchanges surprised glances.

Abhishek's Dad: "Ek dum se... ye ladka... kahan se aaya?"

Abhishek's Mom: "Kya naam hai? Kya karta hai?"

Komal (gulping and speaking softly): "Aditya naam hai. Mere hospital mein hi doctor hai, kids specialist. Main uski family se mil chuki hoon. They're all very sweet. Sab mujhe bahot acche se rakhenge."

Abhishek's parents look at Komal, their eyes softening with every line.

Komal: "Uski mummy Punjabi hain, but papa..."
Ishita gently holds Komal's hand, reassuring her.

Komal (continuing nervously): "Papa Indian Christian hain. D'souza."

Abhishek's parents look at each other with slightly wide eyes.

Ishita, sensing the tension, kneels in front of them, respectfully touching their knees.

Ishita (softly and maturely): "Maa in law, Papaji, please ek baar Aditya aur uski family se mil lijiye. Komal Di ne mujhe sab kuch bataya. Aditya unhe bahut khush rakhega. Please... ek baar... mere liye."

Abhishek's parents, looking at both Ishita's and Komal's sincerity, softly nod.

Ishita (smiling with bright eyes, kissing their palms): "Thank you."

Komal (getting emotional, goes to hug her parents): "Thank you, mummy papa. Thank you so much."

Everyone smiles, but Abhishek quietly slips out of the room. Ishita, keeping her hand on Komal's shoulder to comfort her, notices and follows him.

Ishita: "Abhay!"

Abhishek: "I don't wanna talk about it."

He walks into the other room, and Ishita follows, determined.

Ishita: "Abhishek, listen."

Abhishek (frustrated, his eyes teary): "Komal Di ne mujhe aaj tak uss ladke ke baare mein nahi bataya. I understand she didn't tell our parents, but I was the closest to her in the whole family."

Ishita (softly, holding his shoulders): "Abhay, I'm sure she had her reasons. I was just casually talking to her last night when it slipped out. Maine forcefully unse sab kuch poocha."