Reawakening

Part 23 Anticipation

After the final visit from the Raizadas, the Gupta's got the chance to discuss matters with their daughters. The turn of event were too sudden for all. None of the elderly Gupta's had expected such a proposal. Having absolutely no clue, they were left in a bit of shock to digest. After Akash's visit, Shashi was sure there is a prequel to all this.. Which is the reason he chose to go for a walk with his elder daughter.

Buaji, though not completely convinced by Arnav's assurance, was still on the look out for an excuse.

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Coming out of his reverie, Arnav spoke, still dreamily, "Di, you will not send it to anyone. And what is it? Have you still not gone to bed?"

"Chote which world are you in? I thought you would come down when the bell rang. Akash is here" Anjali told him grumpily.

"What?" surprised he spoke loud. The day was slowly giving him shocks. How love can change everything. His brother who was brooding all this time, completely engrossed in his work, was here already!!

"He has already come? I was expecting him tomorrow!!" Arnav stood making his way to meet Akash.

Except Akash, all at Sheesh mahal were still worried about the proposal, but Akash knew he could make them agree. Once the coast was clear from his side, he knew one battle was won, and there was the other to be taken care of, yet he was happy. Well at least he had got to see his beaming lady love today. He was equally sure she was happy with the turn of events.

His happiness was not deterred even when Anjali had told him all the proceedings, with Arnav sitting and watching Akash, who was still smiling. Here he was worrying how to make them agree and this man seems to be smiling. His brother has one virtue he thought which he lacks, 'Patience'.

"Akash, this is serious. What if they don't agree? How can you be so sure? As it is you know their Buaji is on the constant look out. We have to do something and get an answer from them ASAP" Arnav tried to argue,

But Akash just told, "I don't think so bhai, some things, you just know. And I know they will come around, even if it will take some time. I think it has come as a shock to them. We have known them for a while and they had no clue about all this and a sudden proposal will obviously put them off guard. And knowing the history we share, I was worried about this part once ma agreed. But hey, let's wait and see. Thanks Bhai for all the help. " saying so, he yawned "I am really tired"

"Akash, you go ahead. I am not sleepy at all. I will make a cup of tea.. Chote, want some?" Anjali spoke while going towards the kitchen

"Sure Di, Good night Akash" Arnav spoke absent minded while checking messages on his phone.

Bringing two cups of tea, late in the night, Anjali sighed while sitting, "You know I had never know Akash was so stubborn or strong, or rather, there was never an opportunity to know. Silently he has made his mum turn around. Love can reduce anybody to anything. See how my brother has come running all the way just to see Payal? One day you"

"Di, " he stared at her but she continued, "very soon you will realise. Sometimes it is all there, and you are not even aware that person affects you. Give some attention to your emotions and express before you lose them."

Images of Khushi came to his mind. She was sad, crying but saying bye to all of them and going away with some faceless unknown guy. This felt strange and as if real. But still he was not ready to accept. How does he tell? what should he say? That he is constantly thinking of Khushi, is that Love? When he does say, what will be the end result? Marriage? Was he ready?