Married By Fate

Chapter 36

Hrishikesh

Shiv sat in the main hall of Mishra house surrounded by his would be family....The Daring SHivansh Dutta was looking like a meek kitten now....Sam and Radhika kept giggling looking at his nervous rubbing of hands....Dadaji gestured Radhika and she moved to him handing him Pari....Shiv's mood changed he smiled wide taking the little bundle in his arms...Pari was drifting between slumber and consciousness...Shiv made her comfortable on his shoulder and she slept off....his stance was broken by Dadaji; ''Answer this honestly....you want Pari or Riddima''

Shiv kept patting Pari gently; ''I started meeting Pari to gain Riddhima's confidence...but guess now I want Pari more....even if Riddhima says No....I would want to be a guide and father figure even if she dosent call me her father'' Riddhima was standing out of the room...with her back to the wall...she covered her mouth to hide the emotional stifle...

Dadji; ''When can you marry Riddhima and take her and Pari home''

Shiv smiled....pecking Pari's tiny head; ''As soon as you guys are fine....I am looking forward to adopt Pari legally...Since Suraj has already stated that he has nothing to do with her....I want her to be my daughter''

Dadaji; ''She will know the truth someday''

Shiv looked at Dadji and gave him a confident smile; ''I will myself tell her...and I know she will not give my place to anyone'' Pari mumbled getting disturbed ...SHiv hushed her lovingly rubbing her small back foregetting everyone....bringing smile to all faces

Dadji; ''Mala Dilip...Riddhima and SHiv will get married tomorrow morning in the temple As Chotti is leaving in the evening....and SHiv...you can squeeze in with Neil today...I don't think Pari is in the mood to let you go'' Dadaji gestured to the small fist which clutched Shiv's shirt on either side...Neil poked his toung out at Sam who was looking forward to have Pari all to herself....and with Shiv he had Pari with him

Sam; ''Dadaji not fare...we are leaving tomorrow...Shiv will have her all his life''

Dadaji; ''Its not fare with me too....these days no one is paying attention to me...Pari is turning VIP... try Sam if Pari agrees ...you can take her...'' Sam made a face as Pari was in deep sleep...and there was no way SHiv was giving away his precious to anyone.

Morning Riddhima and SHivash were married off in a simple way...but what irked Riddima was that SHiv never looked at her the way he should...and then she mentally cursed herself for her expectations...this was just for Pari....after completing the rituals...first thing Shiv did was to extend his arms towards his darling....she squealed a laughter before jumping in...now he had all rights on her and he was determined to make it legal...Shiv softly spoke to Pari; ''Angle now you are my princess....Pari Shivasnh Dutta'' Shiv pecked her cheek ...making a perfect picture which Neil captured in his camera.

It was time for Radhika to leave all four greeted Radhika's family....Sam after a minute spoke; ''Can I request something Ankush''

Ankush; ''Why request..just ask''

Sam; ''Manya had done her course in fashion designing...and is more suitable for this kind of job...will you train her so that she can do something of her own later''

Neil leaned on ARjun's ear; ''Poor Ankush'' Arjun just maintained a grim face ...he didn't wanted to get thrashed again''

Ankush was thinking...he had heard a lot about Manya's behavior...he wasn't sure....plus Neil who was standing behind Sam...was making some weird gestures pretending to throttle himself telling Ankush he was dead...but Before Ankush could answer Mala jumped; ''No need to request Sam... he will...Manya can join him any day she wants'' Sam hugged Mala thanking her....they took a cab to Delhi as they had a late night flight to Mumbai.