Chinmayi's POV:
The noise on the third floor definitely grabbed attention and it was no ordinary person who listened to the whole thing that happened, but it was Ma. All of us stood frozen to our spots, and I could hear Megha breathing heavily. Ofcourse we haven't even heard the story from her side, what did she go though even before saying a yes to Charan. But things fast forwarded too soon for us to even realise what's going to happen next.
Ma glared at all of us, I've never seen her in this way, I didn't know what to comprehend. Awkward silence everywhere...
" You kids have ten minutes, get dressed and come down. The guests are arriving and Megha, your parents have already come", Ma broke the silence in the most emotionless voice and walked down.
We didn't talk. All of us just went to our rooms to follow Ma's instructions. Megha ran into my room, threw her arms around me and starting crying.
"Chinnu this is what I was extremely scared of. I mean, it's Charan here and I know we'd never work out. Our families are different our cultural backgrounds are different. You are my best friend and that's your mother who is walking with utmost disappointment.
I know that Charan will get someone better than me, but in the past few months, he has become a part of me. Maybe God is punishing me for being selfish. I don't know what's going to happen next. Even if I don't get Charan in my life, you will be there with me na? Chinnu please-please say yes to me-"
"Megha, ushhh now, don't cry. I know this moment was certainly not expected at this point of time in your life but look at the brighter side. You guys anyways have to tell our parents right? You are panicking dear- Please don't panic. I know it's scary, but don't worry, trust your love, trust your instincts, and what nonsense, that monkey will get a better girl than you?
A girl who is beautiful inside out? Seriously? I mean, listen to yourself Megha-
Chill!
Let's not come to any conclusion now. If you panic then even Charan will. You've been his strength Megha and he needs you in his life. I really want to know what's your side of the story. But now's not the time dear. There's Pooja that's going to start in another five minutes.
Himmat rakho. Pray your heart out. I love you di, and you are my love. Then only Charan's girlfriend.
Ok...EWWW... It sounds bad... "
She chuckled and smiled through those tears. Both of us walked out of the room. We saw Charan walking out of Bhai's room, even he must have cried because his eyes were red. He meekly looked at Megha while she chose to stare at her pretty toes. I nudged her to look back at him, and so through her kajal she glanced to look at him.
This look, I could say, was not the one filled with flirt, but of strength and togetherness, no matter whatever's going to happen downstairs.
Bhabhi and Veera also came out. Both of them hugged Megha and Bhabhi consoled her with soothing words and said that the New Gen Sharma's are extremely determined to make this happen and that we all love her. Bhabhi also said that she's been through this and she can totally empathize Megha. She teared up a bit.
Charan stepped forward...
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Megha's POV:The love of my life stepped in front of me while the other Sharmas formed a protective semi-circle around me. His eyes were sad and yet were filled with love. I don't know how he brings this feeling into me, at this point of time. Both of us were scared, the heels weren't touching the ground and still here he is, standing right in front of me...
" I love you " , he whispered, in front of everyone, all his cousins.
My heart skipped a beat, and more tears befriended me. Charan is not a PDA kind of person, he is infact, very secretive and a logical person. He doesn't express much of his inner emotions to anybody, and for him to publicly declare that he loves me... It felt like an eternal promise.
"Megha... Can you please breathe, for me?"
I stood there frozen. This line, just made me melt.
I still was silent.
"Megha! Look at me please?"
I slowly lifted my head up to look at him.
He held both my hands and started talking again.
" I know this is scary Megha. Even I don't know what's going to happen. But trust me, I love you and we'll do this together.
It maybe tough, but we have these people around. I'll never leave you and go Megha- No matter what. We'll battle with time, together and to prove our love Megha.
This is too early for all of it to commence but, that's life right?
Expecting the unexpected...
It's not that I'm completely brave right now, but, I'd love and want to be brave for you Megha. And that's possible only if you are on my side, defining who I am to me and because I tend to forget that. "
I squeezed his hand and smiled... Every word he uttered is a 100% of truth. Chinmayi side hugged me and so did Bhabhi. This is already my family, and, I can do this...
"Let's all pray for Megha and Charan in the Pooja." , Veera said.
And slowly, every step that I took towards the ground floor, I was getting close to what fate had decided for me. My parents are here as well.
What will they tell?
Will they accept?
I really didn't know.
Charan walked closely behind me. His breath shadowed me...
And, this was a reminder that everything that I am about to go through is extremely worth.
Every inch of it!
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