Dreams Do Come True ( by Vika)

Part 19 (Mature)

Day 12...

Two days had gone by, since Khushi last saw Arnav. It was as if he was avoiding her at all cost, for the life of her she could not fathom why. I mean they shared some of the most intimate encounters and poof he was being a recluse. He would leave before she would wake-up and arrive late at night when she was asleep. Though, in these two loathsome days of not seeing him, the teasing never stopped from Dhruv and Anjali, always asking mundane questions or comments on certain things.

However, she had some idea that the teasing she was getting was in regards to Arnav and her supposed relationship or whatever they were, because she herself had no idea what they were. Anjali had cornered her yesterday and asked her if there was something brewing between her and Arnav, to which, Khushi blushed crimson red and shyly told her that she is not sure what is going on, but the feelings she has for him are strong and she has never felt like this before.

Anjali was ecstatic to hear that, she was truly happy that at least her brother was taking baby steps towards Khushi. Dhruv on the other hand was itching to tease Arnav about this, but didn't have the guts to do so, as his life was still precious to him. On the other hand, Payal and Aakash were a different story for Dhruv, because for one thing he was not afraid of that older brother of his and thoroughly enjoyed teasing him.

"So, Bhai are you going to take Payal bhabi out for dinner tonight?" Dhruv teasingly asked him as he sat down on the chair opposite of Aakash.

Aakash was in his cabin, engrossed over a file, raised his head and answered, "I want too, but her Buaji is adamant saying it is inappropriate to go out before the engagement has happened." He tells him with a sad voice.

"What is inappropriate about that? You are getting engaged in two days and this is the 21st century. Be a man and tell Buaji that." Dhruv tries to knock some sense and courage into that older brother of his, as he makes himself comfortable in the chair and props his legs up on the desk.

Aakash gives him a weary look and says, "Right, have you met the woman?" He shakes his head, "She will never agree to it, besides Payal respects her and will abide by her rules."

Dhruv smirks at his elder sibling and starts to formulate an idea in his head, "What if we tell her that all of us going out for dinner."

Aakash looks up from his file and says, "Dhruv, I want a date with my fiancée, not a group entourage trailing with me on a date."

Dhruv drops his legs down and explains to the dimwit and not so sharp brother of his. Aakash listens intently at the plan his younger sibling came with. He finally agrees and says, "You have the honor to call Buaji and ask for permission, because I sure as hell am not doing it."

Dhruv shakes his head with a smirk playing on his lips and mutters, "Pussy." Aakash hears him and gives him a look and thinks that first thing he is going to hear from Buaji's mouth is the ever so famous Hai re NandKisore. Dhruv takes his phone out of and dials Buaji's house number as Aakash looks on and gives him two-thumbs up as a way of saying good luck.

After convincing the old, eccentric, and rules abiding woman for 10 minutes, she agreed and gave her blessing for a group date between Payal, Khushi, Dhruv and Aakash. Aakash thanked his brother and hugged him. Dhruv told him that they would all go to the restaurant, while he and Khushi will excuse themselves and go to a different venue so he and Payal can enjoy their romantic dinner date.

Khushi was excited to hear this from Dhruv at how he convinced her Buaji to allow Jiji and Jeeju to go out for a dinner date. She had to admit; the boy did have some brain and was not all brawn.