Destined to be Arranged

24. The Intersection of Hearts and Homecoming ✨

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Rajveer's POV

We were about to leave for the airport. I was walking out of the resort with Tara by my side; we had become inseparable after the confession, and I cherished that. I loved how her hand fit perfectly in mine, as if it were meant to be there, and how wonderfully she nestled in my arms. Words couldn't capture how I felt.

As we reached the cars waiting for us, I said, "Tara, give me your luggage; I'll get it loaded."

"Um... my luggage is already loaded in that car," she replied, pointing to another vehicle.

"Oh, okay. Come sit," I said.

"Sorry, but she's coming with us," Priyanshi interjected, pulling Tara along with her.

"This isn't fair," I pouted. "Mujhe uske saath jaana hai!" (I want to go with her!)

I knew the journey was short, but I still wanted to be with her. It felt incomplete without her. Uff, what this girl does to my heart!

"Stop sulking, Romeo. Get inside; we'll be late," Gautam said.

"Shut up," I replied, sliding into the car.

"Gau, someone seems very upset about riding with us," Rishabh remarked.

"Rishu, koi toh hai jo kisi ko yaad kar raha hai," Gautam teased (Rishu, someone is missing someone).

Both of them erupted in laughter.

Upon arriving at the airport, I stepped out of the car and started searching for Tara. "Kitne besabr hain aap," Tara said, approaching me with a giggle (So impatient you are).

I smiled at her and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Hamesha rahenge," I said, winking at her (Will be, always).

She smiled back, and we proceeded to check in before settling at the boarding gate. "Tara, is someone coming to pick you up? Should I drop you home?" I asked.

"Bhai Sa, Bhabhi Sa, and Arjun said they were coming," she replied.

"Oh," I responded with a sad smile, wishing I could spend more time with her.

Soon, we boarded the flight and found our seats next to each other. She rested her head on my shoulder and fell into a peaceful sleep.

"Aap itni khoobsurat lagti hai sote, aisa mann karta hai bas dekhta rahu," I whispered to her sleeping form, kissing her crown. She snuggled closer to me. My cute Tara (You look so beautiful while sleeping; it feels like I could keep watching you).

Before long, we arrived in Kerala and took another flight home, where her family awaited her at the gate.

While she chatted with Bhabhi Sa, her brother approached me. "I know all about your plans. I hope you haven't forced my sister into anything. You're under my watch—don't try any funny business," he warned.

"I love her, Karan Bhai Sa, and I would never think of hurting her. She is my star; she is something I can't even express in words. You can keep your watch on me, but you won't find anything but pure love and admiration for her," I said firmly, maintaining eye contact before glancing at Tara.

"Bas thoda distance rakho, warna main tumhe dekh loon ga," he said, narrowing his eyes playfully (Just keep a little distance, or I'll be watching you).

I smiled and he nodded, shook my hand, and returned to where Tara stood. I longed to hug her, knowing she wouldn't be near me for a while. But I promised myself I would make her mine soon.

We left for home, with Anjali and Priyanshi joining us since both Anjali and Gautam had the same destination, while Priyanshi lived nearby Rishabh's house.

Upon arriving home, I expected everyone to be asleep since it was late, but to my dismay, my mischievous siblings were waiting for me. Great, now they would start their teasing session.

"Haan ji Bhai Sa, mil gaayi Bhabhi Sa aapko?" Lakshay teased (Yes brother, did you make her agree?).

"Kahan hai? Dikhai nahi de rahi?" Aditi chimed in (Where is she? Can't see her?).

"Stop it, you two. Yes, I told her everything, and she agreed to our relationship," I admitted, a bit shyly.

"OMG, we toh didn't know only," Aditi smirked.

"Wah, bhai, ab toh party banti hai!" Lakshay exclaimed, pretending to celebrate (Wow, brother, now we should celebrate!).

"You knew?" I asked, astonished. How did they find out?

"Yes, we know every detail—along with the pictures," Lakshay said proudly.

I was confused until I realized they had all met and conspired behind our backs.

"Oh, so that means Tara's sister-in-law and brothers already knew about us, and that's why he approached me," I concluded.

"Yes, we don't know all the updates, but we know Bhabhi Sa said yes to you," Aditi chirped.

"Hame toh yeh sochke shock lag rha hai ki Bhabhi Sa ne hamare langoor jaise Bhai Sa mai kya dekha," Lakshay said, pretending to think (I am shocked thinking what did Bhabhi Sa see in a buffoon like you).

I threw a pillow at him. "Yaad rakhiyega, hum abhi bhi bade hain aapse, pocket money band karwa denge," I said in a mock warning tone (Remember, I'm still older than you; I can stop your pocket money).

"No, no, Bhai Sa, he's a buffoon; you're smart and very handsome," Aditi said, buttering me up.

"Hawww, party badlu," Lakshay retorted in defeat.

"By the way, you both look adorable together," Aditi said as she glanced at the pictures.

"Yes, my Bhabhi Sa is the prettiest and sweetest," Lakshay added with a smile.

Soon, they left my room, and I changed before sitting down to reflect on our trip. It was a bittersweet experience, but I was glad everything went well, and now we were about to tell our families. As I pondered how to share the news, I drifted off to sleep.

Well, we have heard both sides now. What do you think will happen? The siblings from both sides are happy, but what about the elders? The next chapter is going to unfold new situations. Let's wait for the update.

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