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Nearly a year and a half had passed since Shubman and Ashwini had shared their relationship with their families, a significant step that had brought them closer than ever.
Their bond deepened daily, and with each moment spent together, Shubman felt increasingly certain that Ashwini was the one he wanted to build a future with.
One sunny afternoon, he found himself in the cozy living room of their apartment, with sunlight streaming through the large windows.
Manvi was sprawled on the floor, colouring in her latest drawing of a unicorn, her concentration evident in her furrowed brow and the little tongue peeking out from the corner of her mouth.
Shubman sat beside her, a thoughtful look on his face. "Hey, kiddo," he said, his voice softening as he watched her.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, Daddy!" Manvi chirped, looking up from her masterpiece with bright eyes.
Shubman took a deep breath, knowing this conversation would be a pivotal moment in their lives.
"What do you think about Ashwini? You know, having her as your mom?"
Manvi's eyes widened, and she set her crayons down, her attention fully focused on him.
"I love Ashwini! She's the best! She makes the yummiest pancakes and always helps me with my school projects. And she never gets mad when I mess up the glitter!"
Shubman chuckled, a warmth flooding his heart. "She does love a good glitter project, doesn't she?"
"Uh-huh! And she always hugs me when I'm sad. I think she would make a super awesome mom!" Manvi's enthusiasm was palpable, and she beamed at him with pride.
Shubman felt a surge of emotion. "That's great to hear, baby. I was thinking about how special Ashwini is to both of us and how much she loves you. I want to make it official. You know? Like, really official."
Manvi's eyes sparkled with excitement, her mouth forming a perfect "O" as she processed his words.
"Are you going to ask her to be your wife? And my mom?"
"Exactly," he confirmed, a grin breaking out on his face.
"But I want to know if you're okay with that. It's really important to me that you love the idea."
"Of course! I want her to be my mom!" Manvi exclaimed, jumping up and wrapping her arms around his neck, her little body buzzing with joy.
