We Were Destined to be together

Part XIV

Yes. I said yes. My mother's health improved in few days and she was discharged from the hospital. We came back home and we decided to live as a family from now on. Dad also came from Gujarat to be there for mom. An auspicious day was fixed for our marriage. Shweta also hadn't any problem with the marriage taking place in 3 weeks. Everything was moving too fast but I wasn't moving an inch from my past. I told about my marriage to my cast and everyone congratulated me. They asked me to throw a small party for this. I hesitantly arranged a small party at my house with my cast and family members to be present. Shweta's family was also there. Pratiksha came alone. I expected Rahul to accompany her.

Aks:- Rahul didn't come. I had called him yesterday to inform about the party. Is he busy?

Pra:- Nowadays he is always busy. I haven't seen him since a week.

Aks:- It must be work. He must be really busy.

Pra:- I don't know. He doesn't talk much to me on the phone too. I hope it is just work.

Aks:- What else can it be? Don't worry. He has said in 2 months he will be free. Is something else bothering you?

Pra:- No. I'm really happy for you. I met Shweta. She seems to be a really nice girl. You will be happy with her. It's just that not even in my wildest dream I would have thought you getting married before me.

Aks:- That's a shock for me too. I always thought you would attend my marriage with your 4-5 kids.

Pra:- Stupid. That's very funny. Even I would have been married I would not be having 4-5 kids. 2 are enough. First a girl then a boy.

Aks:- So you have done your family planning too. That's great. Are names decided too? Girl's name pinki and boy's name will be chintu.

Pra:- Very funny. No I haven't decided this. It will be a combined decision.

We were interrupted by my mother's announcement. She was holding a mike and said as every near and dear ones are here we should have the roka ceremony. I have made the arrangements. Come Akshat and Shweta.

I was shocked. What I thought to be a small party was actually my roka. Sweets and shaguns were exchanged and we were now officially a couple. Engagement date was fixed 2 days from today. In 2 days I'll be engaged and I need to abandon my past. Every Indian wedding function is incomplete without a dance number. Dj played the music and everyone started dancing. Me and Shweta were brought at the center and everyone danced around us. I could only see her face. She was happily dancing and her eyes seemed bright for the first time during the party. She came near us and made us dance as well. I always want her to be this happy. It doesn't matter if she can't be mine. Her happiness should be hers and she should get everything that her heart wants. I closed my eyes and just prayed for her well being.

Today I need to do the shopping for engagement. Pratiksha said she she will accompany me so I was waiting in my car for her as Shweta got stuck in an emergency.

Pra:- Sorry for being late but wait why am I saying sorry. I should be happy. Today Akshat Patel waited for me.

Aks:- Very funny. If your stupid talks are over shall we proceed? I just want to get over this shopping thing as soon as possible.

Pra:- Let's go. First we need to find a good suit for you.

After selecting the suit for engagement we need to go for the ring. Diamond rings were in display but I was clueless as hell. I asked Pratiksha for her help.

Aks:- Hey help me out here. What are you looking for? It's my engagement tomorrow.

Pra:- Why Shweta has to stuck in an emergency? How can I choose rings for both of you? It's a couple thing.

Aks:- Shweta is not here. What do you want me to do? Should I bring a clone of hers? Not possible right. So just help me and get done with it.

Pra:- Ok give me some time and be quiet for sometime.

After 3 long hours we finalised two rings for Shweta. We were confused. To get out of the confusion I took the ring and slipped it into Pratiksha's finger. The ring fit her perfectly well. She was shocked. I was too. I was not supposed to do this. I admired her finger for sometime and hoped the ring stays there forever. She was also looking at it with admiration. Suddenly she pulled the ring out and said let's finalise the other one I think Shweta will like it. My ring didn't take time to finalise and we came back to the car.

Pra:- You shouldn't have done that. It is for Shweta. How can you slip it in my finger?

Aks:- It was a mistake. I'm sorry. We were confused for a long time so I just slipped it to find out how it looked.

Pra:- It's ok. But be careful. These are rituals. Don't play with it.

Aks:- What can I do for my forgiveness? Who likes to have an ice cream after such a tiring day?

Pra:- You always do this. You can't even let me be angry for an hour. I am happy shopping is done. Hope Shweta likes everything.

For the first time in my life I bought  ring and that too two.