MIRANGE OF SECOND CHANCES. #Regular Updates

eighty one

CHAPTER EIGHTY ONE
It didn't matter how low Ishita tried to play this, it was a big deal. This gift, this place, the decorations of the house, this pendant, it was all a very big deal and Raman knew it. This was her way of letting him know she was here, this was her way of telling him finally she was leaving by their vows, till death do us part, this was her way of trying to curb the insecurity he had that maybe, just maybe she would leave someday.
If she wanted to reassure him then it had worked immensely and he was impressed because she had put a lot of thought and care into getting him these gifts, into the whole weekend. She was finally his; she was finally his Ishita Kumar Bhalla, His Wife. There were no more mirages, no more hesitations, it was just as is, she was his wife and him hers just as the writing on the watch stated he was her man, her life, her love and it was na honor he was going to carry with pride till the day he died.
He hated to jinx it but this was the happiest he had ever been in a very very long time, She made him more whole than she knew and when the thought of losing her somehow made its way to his mind, tears streamed down his face because it was something he would never imagine or wish to imagine.
He looked at the velvet box and the gift that came with it and could help but smile as the tears that he so desperately tried to hide in front of her just fell through and he let them because this was the only thing the he knew to do in that moment to just let out a bit o what he was feeling.
He grabbed a towel and his clothes and went to the bathroom that was in the guest room because as much as he wanted to be in there with her, he needed some space to compose himself and also get to the bottom of that call he received earlier.
Ishita got to the bathroom sighing with relief that this was going unbelievably well, more than she anticipated. It made her happy to see him like that, to see him slowly let loose and be the man she remembered since the last time they were in that place. She smiled when she remembered how surprised he was and how he was struggling to contain himself.
This was what it was supposed to be all along; this is the how life was supposed to turn out all along. She said prayer thanking God for everything he had rewarded her with because if he was making up for all her earlier pain, Raman had made up for all that. She looked up hoping her mother was looking down at her proud and happy because her daughter was finally at a place she would say, 'I AM HAPPY...''
Meanwhile Raman had taken his shower and was getting ready when his phone suddenly buzzed only to see Kushan's number
'Oh Kushan you really have a bit of explaining to do. What the hell is going on...'' Said Raman
'I am getting at the bottom of it. Someone bribed their way through that is why...'' Kushan tried to explain
'Why didn't you know about this before hand? If I get another phone call that ...'' Raman said
'I know... But you know how hard it can be when it comes to these things. I will try and make sure nothing changes...'' Said Kushan
'I don't pay you to try... Do your job Kushan...'' he said before he hang up
This was not going as he wanted. There was no way he was letting things change from the way they were. This is how it was supposed to be and remain if he had anything to do with it. He grabbed his shirt when he saw the velvet box and he smiled realizing that whatever was happening out there was not important, it could wait.
He took the watch and put it on doing the same with the pendant thinking of something he could do to at least let her know that he appreciated her effort and also celebrate with her that belated anniversary.
'I am Raman Kumar freaking Bhalla... There has to be something I can...'' He thought to himself when an idea popped in his head
He grabbed his phone and dialed Romi's number
'Hello Romi...'' Said Raman
'Yeah what's up...'' Said Romi in an excited way
'What happened to you? Why are you so chirp Said Raman
'Oh stop it...'' Said Romi who was clearly being destructed by Vidya before he added
'Sorry Raman what did you say...''
'Is it a bad time? I need a favor...'' Said Raman who found the whole thing odd
'No no it is fine. What can I do...'' Said Romi and Raman explained what he wanted right down to the tee.
'it is very important that it happens the way I am telling you. They have to be red. I don't care how long it takes or how much make sure you get them to do it.'' Said Raman
'Yes I got it. Just remember this when I come asking for a favor of this nature...'' Said Romi
'Why are you intending on marrying soon...'' Said Raman clearly turning to pull Romi's leg but Romi just kept silent which raised Raman's suspicion
'Wait... What aren't you telling me...'' Said Raman
'Do you want me to get on the phone and do what you asked or do you want us to stay and chat...'' Said Romi trying to change the subject
'Okay fine even though I know you're evading, I won't even ask...'' Said Raman
'Just stall for about an hour or two...'' Said Romi before hanging up causing Raman to do the same as he turned to the voice of Ishita that was calling him
Yes I am in the guest room...'' He said
'Are you ready yet...'' She said as she walked in on him and she could see had no shirt on
'Not yet besides since you made sure there was no car here, It will be a while for the driver to get here so we still have some more time to kill...'' He said
'You were it. The watch and pendent you were them...'' she said surprised and happy
'What do you mean of course I wore them. That is why you got them for me isn't it.'' He said smiling as he walked up and kissed her
'Well I am glad you did...'' she said kissing him back before she added
'Wait what driver... I thought we were taking a taxi''
'Oh No there is no way I am taking my wife out in a cab come on. Plus I prefer the comfort of my own car.'' he said
'But there is nothing wrong with a cab, it has a driver too...'' She said as she smiled realizing he was a tad spoilt that he led on
'Nahi... What I mean is nothing is wrong it is just that... I wanted to make this memorable for you. I need to take you out in a proper way...'' he said as he grabbed her pulling her in as he kissed her
'The Raman Kumar Way...'' He added
She put her arms and kissed him back. It felt nice seeing this Raman he wasn't so tensed and worried. He kissed her at will and hugged her at will without hesitation; this was the Raman she remembered.
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Ishita who was extremely hungry at this point had been waiting together with Raman and it took close to two hours for the driver t show up. Truth was he wasn't even that far but Raman needed to buy sometimes. They ate a few snacks careful not to ruin their appetite for when they went out for dinner.
'Oh finally he is here...'' said Ishita as she jumped up like a kid much to Raman's amusement
'Yeah tell me about it...'' he said
'Can we go now...'' She said to which Raman obliged walking out with her as the drover handed him the keys
'Wait are we just going to leave him here?'' asked Ishita looking at the driver