Perfect Strangers ✔

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.... mistakenly falls on her. He quickly got up from her.

Ratan: Am sorry! sorry!
He avoided eye contact and moved away while she was starring at him.

Diya: its ok...

She sat straightly.
He sat on nearby couch.

Ratan: Diya... at the dinner table.. i know its a very sensitive issue, I thought you would like to share it to anni...

Diya: No, Ratan. I don't want to remember that or share with. I am safe right now and don't want to create any scene. You came there at right time and helped me.

Ratan: But I should have been with you. This situation never should have happened. I didn't keep up my responsibility.

Diya: Ratan, everything is passed on.... its not your fault. I shouldn't have gave space to the asshole and... (gasps)

Ratan touched her shoulder.

Ratan: Diya, you are so strong and brave person. You.. you don't worry about that again... i thought you would be alone thinking about that.. so i came here..

She grabbed his hand which was on her shoulder and gave a smile.

Diya: Thank you.

Ratan: I would always think if something bad is happening, surely it would make us even more strong. Like that....... (he tried to speak but gave a hesitant look) i don't know how to console you with this issue.. but now everything is good and safe.

Diya: This is more than enough for me. You have done so much. This is the support every girl needs.

Ratan smiled at her.

Ratan: You sleep... i will go. Good night!

He walked away from the room.
Diya: (MV: How much he understands someone's issue! He may be crazy but this kind of character is hard to find...)

***
Chandra and Nandhini return home in the morning. They joined with the family for breakfast.

Lalita: So, for reception date need to fixed, invitations, hall, decorations, dress! Everything is to be done!

Durga: we will all take care Paati!

Ratan: yes! I will be manager! And Diya will be my P.A!

He laughed as his arm wrap around her shoulders. Diya was stunned by his action. She didn't react and kept quiet. Others laughed.

Nandhini: Diya, your P.A!?

Ratan: i was joking yaar! Shouldn't i?
He turned to Diya. She blinked.

Diya: yea.. joke..
She smiled.

Shylok: its gonna be so lovelier and amazing! I guarantee!

Ratan: Yes! Full and full fun and entertainment!

Lalita: Do whatever! But use money on wisely! Ok?

Shylok: yes paati!

Durga: We have to start with shopping tomorrow onwards!

Shylok: that's the headache!
(His eyes widened as he blurt out what he was thinking)

Durga: What!? (She gave a sharp look at him)

Shylok: i mean selection takes hell a lot of time... so... (MV: Sobba somehow I managed!)