Isha and Shantanu were all set for their Pune trip, eager to finalize their wedding plans. Isha emerged from her room, radiant in a soft pink kurti and matching plazzo, her bright smile illuminating the space. However, her enthusiasm was momentarily dampened as she spotted Savi sitting in the hall, her face etched with worry and tension. Isha asked her,
"Kya hua Savi?"
Savi stood up and said,
"Mam, m... Mujhe flight se darr lagta hai. Matlab... Woh Aai baba ka blast ke baad se, mujhe darr lagta hai flight pe charne se!"
Isha noticed tears in Savi's eyes. Isha immediately hugged her tightly and said,
"Kuch nahi hoga bala. Main hu, tere sir hai, Ishaan haina! Kuch nahi hoga. Tune pehele kyu nahi bataya? Hum kuch or karte!"
"Main bol hi nahi paayi, saab itna zaldi ho gaya."
"Koi nahi, tu mere saath rehena. Okay?"
"Ji..."
Ishaa wiped her tears and then the two went outside.
Ishaan and Shantanu were waiting for them near the taxi. As soon as Isha and Savi came, Ishaan said,
"Itni saari bag kon leta hai? Aap dono ekdam ajeeb ho!"
"Wahi to... Shaadi karne nahi ja rahe hai, baas planning sunna hai baat karni hai. Itne kapde!"
Isha said,
"Tumlogo ko kya pata kya kya chahiye hume... Tumlogo ka to ek pant or kuch shirt. Hume to saree, salwaar, jeans, makeup products saab lena hota hai."
"Areh paar mam itna saara!"
"Aye, tum chup raho. Khud do din nahi nahate or hume bol rahe hai!"
Savi made a face as she spoke, and Ishaan was too busy admiring her cuteness to respond. Isha noticed and smiled. Then said,
"Umm... Savi, chal bala gadi mein baith. Hume nikalna hai zaldi."
Savi and Shantanu went together. Isha said to Ishaan,
"Waise, Savi ko dil ki baat bolne ka irada kaab hai?"
"Areh kya mam... Main kya bolunga samajh hi nahi aata!"
"Propose karna hai, maarna thodi hai!"
"Areh apko to pata hai main bohot introvert type hu!"
"Introvert to Shantanu bhi tha, lekin kiya to usne bhi tha. Tu na usse advice le..."
"Accha, bohot zyada talent hai na unko iss baare mein?"
"Ha woh to hai. Areh bohot ro... Ek second, Ishaan main baari hu tumse!"
"Wah! Abhi taak aap bol rahi thi to problem nahi tha abb maine kuch pucha to... Aap or Savi dono same hai!"
"Honge hi, beti hai woh meri..."
"Ha ha thik hai."
Isha affectionately pinched Ishaan's cheeks, her eyes sparkling with joy. The joy of finally getting everything she ever wanted.
The four started their journey soon.
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The flight hummed along, Savi's hand secure in Ishaan's, her anxiety easing with each passing mile. Across the aisle, Isha's eyelids fluttered shut, her head resting on Shantanu's shoulder. The two women felt an unwavering sense of security, their trust in their companions unwavering.
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After coming out from the airport, Shantanu and Isha saw Nishikant and Asmita waiting for them. Nishikant hugged Shantanu and said,
"Finally aap aahi gaye!"
He then went to Isha and said,
"Mujhe maaf kar dijiye Isha Vahini. Main Akka Saheb or Rao Saheb ke baato pe aake pichli baar apko bohot sunaya tha. Mera irada dada ko surakhsit rakhna tha baas, apko hurt karna nahi tha. Phir bhi ho sake to maaf kar dena."
Isha smiled and said,
"Kya bol rahe hai aap! Maafi ki baat hi nahi hai. I understand everything. Aap baas Shantanu ka acchai chahate the. Yeah saab vul jaiye!"
Ashmit hugged Isha tightly. Then Shantanu introduced Ishaan and Savi as Isha's students, explaining how much they meant to both Isha and him. Ashmita said,
"Aaplog ghar chaliye zaldi. Ajji aa jayengi ajj hi!"
Shantanu said,
"But, Isha, Savi aur Ishaan to alag hotel mein ruknewale the."
"Nahi dada, Ajji ka instruction hai ki Shantanu ka honewali patni or uske gharwale Bhosle house rehenge. Humne ghar bhi saaf kiya hai, aplog wahi chalo.
Shantanu nodded his head and looked towards Isha. Isha also nodded her head.
Savi whispered into Ishaan's ears,
"Ajji bohot strict hai lagta hai. Isha mam ko phirse ladna hoga kisike saath!"
"Mujhe bhi waisa hi laag raha hai!"
"Thank god, tumhe kuch to laag raha hai!"
"Savi..."
"Chalo chalo..."
Savi deliberately turned her back on Ishaan and walked alongside Isha and Shantanu, her pace purposeful. Ishaan's eyes narrowed, before he fell into step behind them.
Upon entering the Bhosle house, Ishaan was led to a tastefully decorated guest room. Isha and Savi's adjacent room boasted a plush bed and soothing color scheme. Considerate Savi excused herself, strolling into the serene garden, allowing Isha and Shantanu intimate time.
As Shantanu wrapped his arms around Isha, he felt her tension melt away. His gentle hug spoke volumes of comfort and reassurance.
"Kya hua hai Isha?"
"Ku... Kuch nahi..."
"Isha, jhooth mujhse matt bolo."
"Mujhe tension horahi hai, agar Ajji ko main pasand nahi aayi to!"
"Meri Isha saabko pasand aayegi, aana hi hoga!"
"Shantanu..."
"Sach bol raha hu baba..."
Isha gently lifted her head from the warmth of Shantanu's chest, her eyes locking onto his. She said,
"Hamesha itna sach nahi bolna hota."
"Hota hai, biwi ko sach bolna hi hai!"
"Main biwi nahi hui abhi taak!"
Shantanu pulled her by her waist and whispered in her ears,
"Ho gayi hai aap Isha mam. Baas kisiko pata nahi. Phir bhi agar aap bole to main abhi dikha deta hu ki aap kitna meri hai!"
"Shantanu... Shutup!"
"Areh kyu, waise bhi aap to hamari baaho mein..."
Isha's lips silenced Shantanu's words, pressing softly into his. Their kiss deepened, a tender fusion of love and longing, strengthening the bond between them.
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To be continued... ❤️
Pardon the mistakes.
With love,
Author ❤️
