Saanvi POV:
It is the weekend, and I have to take Dhada for the regular checkup. So, I got ready and went to my grandparents' home. As usual, my dhadi fed me loads of food, saying I became so lean. I really don't understand why every time she sees me, she tells me the same.
I took Dhada to the hospital; he said, "Princess, I am really fine. Is it really needed now? I am also taking my tablets correctly." I sighed, saying, "Dhada, seriously, you're behaving like a kid now. It's just a checkup. Why are you so scared?"
He said, "They will give me an injection, Princess." I looked at him, controlling my laugh, as I said, "I will tell Dhruv not to give you any injection, okay?" He nodded happily. I shook my head, thinking, "God, he is such a kid."
As we went inside, we waited for them to call us. After some time, a nurse came calling us in. I went inside to see Dhruv and also a person who looks younger than Dhruv is there, also wearing a doctor coat. I greeted Dhruv as usual; he said, "It's good to see you, Anvi." I smiled, nodding.
He said, "This is Rahul, my junior." I nodded at him as he also nodded. Dhruv said, "I am getting transferred in a few days, Anvi." My grandfather said, "Then what about me, Dhruv?" I placed a hand on his and turned towards Dhruv.
He said, "He will take care of your grandfather from now on, Anvi. Don't worry; he knows everything about him. And trust me, he is the best in the field. He is still studying his final semester, but trust me, I trained him." I nodded as Rahul said, "Well, let's get started." I looked at him and went out waiting.
After some time, my grandpa came out, saying, "Princess, the new kid is really good. He gave me an injection, but I didn't feel the pain at all, you know." I smiled, nodding. I said, "You wait in the car, Dhada; I will talk to the doc and come back, okay?" He nodded, going.
As I went to find Dhruv, I said, "Thank you for all these years, Dhruv. Without you, it would have been really difficult." He smiled, saying, "What are friends for, Anvi? Just call me frequently, updating about grandfather, okay? Also, don't miss me." I punched him. We both hugged and parted.
I was going to the car, I saw Rahul in the cafeteria with some nurses, clearly uncomfortable. So, I just went in, circling my hands around his arm, saying, "Baby, you're here. I was searching for you everywhere."
He looked at me wide-eyed as I signaled him to continue the act. He cleared his throat, saying, "Ah, baby, you're here. I was calling you, but these ladies here kept me busy."
I glared at them, saying, "Is there anything you need from my boyfriend?" They all whispered something, saying sorry. We thought you were single and went away. So, I pulled back, maintaining a distance, as he said, "Thank you so much for that, Ms...?" I said, forwarding my hand, "Saanvi."
He hugged me, saying, "You were a killer back there, thank you." I awkwardly said, "It's fine, doc." He pulled out, saying, "Oh please, call me Rahul." I nodded, asking, "Aren't you getting too comfortable with a stranger?"
He said, "Somehow, you don't seem like a stranger to me, killer." I raised my eyebrow, asking, "Killer?" He said, "Yeah, gotta go, killer, but see you around."
He turned back and walked away. I shrugged my shoulders, thinking maybe he's too extroverted, I went back to the car; my grandpa asked, "Why are you so late, Princess? Come on, let's go home. I am hungry." I nodded, going back home.
By the time we went back, Rishi was there. We all had lunch, laughing and chatting. After lunch, Dhada took me to the swing area in the backyard, and Rishi followed me.
Dhada asked, "So, Princess, did you decide on anything?" I nodded, saying, "I am okay with this marriage, Dhada." Rishi shouted, asking, "Oh, my Di, seriously? I am so happy now. My idol is becoming my jijaji. Woahhh!" Even my Dhada screamed, saying, "Finally, my princess is getting married."
All this noise brought my grandma in, asking, "What is this fuss about?" Rishi said, "Your granddaughter is getting married." As she came to me, she asked, "Are they saying the truth, Princess?" I nodded, saying, "Yes, Dhadi."
She hugged me, saying, "Oh, my baby is getting married." After some time, they all calmed down. My grandfather called his friend Surya Dhada and said that I agreed to the marriage. He passed me the phone as Surya Dhada asked, "Are you really okay with this, Princess?" I said, "Yes, Dhada."
He screamed from the other side, saying, "I am more than happy to listen to this, Princess. You really made my day. Wait, let me tell this good news to everyone." He hung up the call.
Surya Dhada has always been like this. I have known him since I was a kid. He has always been sweet to me, just like my grandfather. And now, I can't believe how Vihaan is his grandson, and I am getting married into their family. Maybe it's all destiny, I thought.
After some time, Rishi and I were playing badminton while Dhada was busy talking to many purohits to set an engagement date. I heard a car parking in front of the home, but I was too busy playing to turn back and see who came. Rishi stopped playing, and I sighed, shouting, "What the hell, Rishi?" Suddenly, I was picked up, and as I looked down, my feet were in the air.
I closed my eyes and opened them to see Aan. Wait, what is he doing here? How did he know I am here? Well, I did tell him that I would be at my grandparents' home this weekend, but how did he come so far? I shouted, saying, "Aaannn, put me down!" He laughed, putting me down as he hugged me tightly, asking, "You agreed to the marriage?" I patted him, saying, "Aan, I cannot breathe."
He pulled back, cupping my cheek, and asked again, "Vie, are you sure about this?" I smiled, nodding, and said, "Aan, I am sure. I lobe you, so why delay the marriage? Anyhow, you're getting old, so let's get married." He smirked, whispering in my ear, "Let me show you how old I am in bed, baby." I pushed him, saying, "Shameless fellow."
He smirked as my grandparents came out and saw him there. My grandpa asked him, "Vihaan, how come you are here?" He went to him, taking blessings, and said, "I heard from Dhada that she agreed to the marriage, so I wanted to see her." I blushed as my grandparents laughed, asking everyone to come in.
Rishi came, putting his hand on my shoulder, and said, "Di, your man is so romantic. I didn't expect this." I elbow-punched him, saying, "Shut up." He chuckled as we settled in. My grandpa said, "There are two dates for the engagement, Vihaan. One is in a month, and the other is in three months."
Without hesitation, he said, "Then we will go with the first one, Dhada." I looked at him as he looked at me, saying, "I don't want to wait anymore." I blushed.
Rishi said, "Woah, finally, I get to see my sister's wedding. I bet it is going to be so much fun." I blushed hard again because why not? They are talking about my marriage. Ever since I know, I have been dreaming about a wedding like every other girl. Even I had dreams, and getting married to Aan is the best part here, I thought.
As he asked me, "Are you okay with it, Vie?" I nodded. He locked my eyes with his. God, I love his eyes so much. Just like that, I am getting engaged in a month. But I don't know anyone in his family, whereas he knows everyone in mine. I felt like I am not being good enough for him, so I excused myself and went out for some fresh air.
I was looking at the plants in the garden when I felt someone hugging me from behind. At first, I felt scared, but as I sensed his scent, I relaxed, leaning back.
He asked, "What is disturbing you, Vie?" I turned in his arms, looking at him. I said, "Nothing, Aan." He said, "No, Vie, you know I can tell when you're not okay, so stop pretending."
So, I sighed, saying, "It's like I don't know you at all, Aan, whereas you know everything about me." He looked at me confused, asking, "What is it about, Vie?" I said, "I didn't meet any of your family except your grandfather, Aan, but you know everyone in mine. It feels like I am not good enough for you. It feels like I am always on the receiving end."
He cupped my cheek, saying, "Baby, look at me." I looked at him with tears in my eyes as he wiped them, saying, "You're everything I more than deserve, Vie. It's just we didn't have enough time, that's all. Everything went by so fast, and you were never on the receiving end, baby. You love me, and your love is enough for me in return, Vie. Please don't cry for all these silly things, baby, okay?"
I nodded, sniffing, so he said, "Okay, how about I take you home tomorrow so that you can meet everyone and get to know them?" I looked at him wide-eyed as he said, "Don't worry, everyone is dying to meet you. Plus, I will be there with you, okay?" I nodded, saying, "Okay, then. Let's do it." He smiled, placing a kiss on my forehead. I stayed in his arms like that for a while.
He said, "Vie, you know what?" I hummed, he continued "Your hug feels like home, and your love is the heartbeat that fills it, Vie."
I smiled in content, knowing that he is the one for me. And now, I truly believe in fate and destiny because no matter what fate has given me, it also gave me my Aan!!
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