DESTINY

FOUR

ADVITH'S POV

I made two cups of coffee and went in search of Meera. She was sitting in her balcony and gazing at the stars. Meera i called her and forwarded a cup to her.

Thank you she said gulping a sip, coffee is very nice. I did not know our finance minister can cook so well? She said smiling

Learned in states. Not much but i can make basic food. I replied

You know what wait......saying this she arranged our mugs on table.

Its first time you made something for me she said and clicked picture of our coffee mugs Indian girls are said to be lucky if their husbands can cook. She exclaimed making us both laughs.

We sat in silence for some time then she asked, so how is the situation now?

Good. People are with us. They are sympathizing with us. Media is in all praise of us. We are ideal couple who became victim of situation

Hmm......

Does it still hurt? I said pointing to her cheek which had finger marks which she had covered well with makeup for interview

No, not now. She said looking down

Mr. Shah wants us to get married as soon as possible. After two days there is a good mahurat Papa and Mr. Shah have decided after two days we will get married in Vikrant bhai's farmhouse in Alibag. No one knew bhai had a farmhouse there so we won't get media attention.

She nodded. Can i wear Didi's wedding dress? I want to feel her presence with me. she asked with some hesitation

I took her in side hug immediately sensing her fear is of my denial. Of course, you can. Bhabhi and bhai are always with us. Meera i am sorry. I know you wanted to be a writer, travel the world, fall in love and then marry and i can't even give you a proper marriage. I said looking down

I can still be a writer; i can travel the world with You and Ansh. Who knows we may fall in love after marriage? And about proper marriage for me a simple marriage in presence of my loved one is enough. I never wanted something grand she said making me once again proud of her maturity.

I know i am not someone you wanted to marry but i will try to be a good husband to you and a good father to Ansh. I said caressing her hand

Advithji i really meant whatever i said in the interview i know everyone in family thinks we improvised it. But what i said was true. Initially i was doing it for Ansh. But in this four months Advithji i started respecting you and trusting you in fact you are the first men in my life whom i trust and respect so much. Now i am happy that i am marrying you. I am proud of you.

I was speechless hearing her. I promise you I will not break your trust.

Advith ji?

Ji... I said teasing her because of "ji...." she has started using now after my name

Amm...Did you meant what you said about me in the interview? She asked with hesitation. It is fine if you did not mean...means the circumstances in which we are getting married......i mean just because i trust you it is not necessary you trust me too......you don't need to answer it was stupid of me to ask. Leave....

I pressed my palm on her lips to stop her babbling. Looking in her eyes, i cupped her face I meant both - Advith Rawat is incomplete without you and mother of Ansh Advith Rawat is Meera Advith Rawat. Meera i was clear that if not you then there can be no other girl in my life as no one will love Ansh more than you. But the way you handled everything i knew no one could be better partner to me than you saying this i kissed her forehead and went from there