Everyone was getting ready. Today was the Mehandi ceremony. Devesh was ready and was about to go out when someone knocked the door of his room.
"Kya hua mumma? Kuch chahiye tha kya?"
(What happened mom? Do you need anything?)
"Tujhse baat krni hai mujhe. Andar chal."
(I wanted to talk to you. Come inside)
" Kya baat hai mumma? Sab theek hai na?"
(What happened mom? Is everything alright?)
"Sab theek hai tu mujhe ek baat sach sach bta. Do you feel anything for Bhavna?"
(Everything is alright you tell me one thing.)
"Maa! Aapko kaise-"
(Mom! How do you-)
"Maa hu teri. I know everything. Now tell me."
(I am your mother)
Devesh was shocked for a moment. Was he that obvious, he thought. But now there was no point hiding and moreover he had to tell his mother anyways.
"Yes maa, i love her."
"Do you even plan on getting married to her?"
She asked playfully.
"Ofcourse i want to marry her mumma."
Devesh said quickly but then scratched the back of his neck nervously when he saw his mother giving a naughty smile. But then she turned serious and asked.
"Does she know? Did you tell her? What did she say? Kya wo bhi tujhse pyaar krti hai?"
(Does she also love you?)
"Nhi mumma i haven't told her yet. Aaj bataunga shaam ko."
(I will tell her today evening)
"Okay. But don't force her.
"I know mumma. I would never."
Saroj nodded and kissed his forehead. They went outside. Devesh saw Bhavna sitting alongside Chhaya, both of them getting their Mehandi done and laughing at something they were talking about.
It was almost evening now and almost all the ladies were done with their Mehandi. Bhavna had now removed hers and was helping the other ladies in eating. She was just getting something a lady had asked when Devesh came to her.
"Ye helper ko bol do wo kar dega. You come with me. Mujhe kuch baat krni hai."
(Helper will do this. You come with me. I want to talk to you.)
He held her hand and started walking towards the rooms. He opened his room and called her inside.
"Kya baat hai Devesh? Sab theek hai na. You are scaring me."
(What happened Devesh? Is everything alright?)
"Sab theek hai. Mujhe tumhe kuch batana hai. Pehle meri puri baat sunna and please don't get me wrong."
(Everything is alright. I just want to tell you something. Listen to me first and please don't get me wrong.)
"Kya baat hai boliye."
(What is it, tell me)
"I won't beat around the bush. I love you Bhavna."
Bhavna was stunned. This was the last she had expected to hear from him. He loves her? Her? Or did he get the wrong girl? But the sincerity and love in his eyes was saying something else. When she did not say anything Devesh continued.
"When I first saw you i was definitely attracted to you. Wo attraction pyaar mai kab badal gaya mujhe bhi pta nhi chala. I fell in love. Tumhari masoomiyat, tumhari aankhen, tumhari smile ufff katil. Pyaar ho gya mujhe inn sab se. Tum se. I am in love with you Bhavna Kapoor. Truly, madly and irrevocably."
(When that attraction changed into love even i don't know. I fell in love. With your innocence, your eyes, your smile ufff killer. I fell in love with these. With you.)
Bhavna had tears in her eyes at this point. Devesh panicked seeing her like this. He thought he had offended her. And started blabbering.
"I am sorry. I am so sorry. Mai tumhe rulana nhi chahta tha. I just wanted to tell my feelings to you. Its ok if you don't feel the same for me. Hum dost toh phir bhi reh skte hai na. Tum please ro mat."
(I didn't want to make you cry.......we can still be friends. Please stop crying)
"I love you too."
"What?"
"I love you too Devesh Singhania. Mai bhi aapse bhut pyaar krti, bhut jyada. I love you. I love you so much."
(I love you too, a lot)
Devesh held her hand and pulled her closer and hugged her tightly keeping his chin over her head, her arms around his torso. They stayed like that for some time relishing the feeling.
"Mujhe yakin nhi ho rha Devesh. This feels like a dream."
(I can't believe this Devesh.)
"Dream? Toh abhi yakin kra dete hai."
(Let's make you believe then)
Devesh pulled away from her and pulled out a small velvet box.
"Aap puri taiyari ke saath aaye the?"
(You came fully prepared?)
"Jee haan. So? Will you marry me?"
(Yes)
"Yes i will. Par mai ye ring abhi nhi pehnungi. Pehle mumma papa haan krde phir."
(But I won't wear this ring right now. Let my parents approve first)
"Theek hai phir ye ring ab tumhe unke saamne hi pehnaunga."
(Fine i will make you wear this ring in front of them now)
He said and softly kissed her hands. Bhavna lowered her eyes and smiled.
"Chle?"
(Let's go?)
Bhavna nodded. Devesh held her hands and they started moving towards the hall. Chhaya saw them holding hands and raised her eyebrows at Bhavna who smiled and nodded in return, earning a full blown smile from her.
After having dinner everyone went to their rooms to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. Advik and Chhaya were already in their rooms. Devesh and Bhavna were walking hands in hands. They reached her room.
Devesh looked at Bhavna who was already looking at him with so much love. He pulled her closer, cupped her face, kissed her forehead and mumbled.
"Good night."
"Good night."
Bhavna said with her eyes still closed. He held her hand and she opened her eyes. He kissed her palm and slowly walked to his room still looking at her.
She smiled at him and went inside her room where Chhaya was impatiently waiting for her.
She changed her clothes, jumped on the bed and started narrating everything to Chhaya. And soon both of them slipped into slumber.
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