Two days after they gave their consents their families met again to discuss the wedding dates.

The priest was called and the elders sat with him to decide onto the dates. Advik was at work but Ananya was home.

Ananya took Chhaya with her and gave her a house tour. She finally took her to Advik's room. Chhaya looked around his room. The room was beautiful.

She was admiring the pictures on the wall and did not notice Ananya clicking her picture.

Advik was sitting with some clients when his phone pinged. He had put a separate ringtone for important contacts and so he excused himself and checked his phone.

His eyes widened when he saw a picture of Chhaya in his room. No one told him that they were coming home today. He asked Ananya if they were still there and receiving a positive response he immediately excused himself saying that he had an emergency.

Fortunately for him his office was just at 10 minutes distance so he reached quickly.

He greeted her parents and saw his mother giving him a naughty smile.

Not finding Ananya and Chhaya there he rushed to his room's direction.

Chhaya was still busy in admiring the room. He quickly dragged Ananya out and stood behind Chhaya.

Feeling a presence behind her she turned around. She got startled to see him and her foot got stuck in the carpet making her lose her balance. She was about to fall but Advik caught her.

"Woah! Woah! Aaram se."

(Careful.)

He helped her stand. He let go of her waist reluctantly.

"Dara diya aapne. Aise kaun aata hai. Achanak se bhoot ki tarah."

(You scared me. Who comes like this. Like a ghost.)

She scowled at him.

"Waise aap toh office mai the na."

(You were in office right.)

"Hmm. Mujhe pta chala ki meri hone wali biwi sahiba pehli baar ghar aayi hai toh mujhse raha hi nhi gaya."

(I got to know that my future wife is at home for the first so i couldn't contain myself.)

He said taking hold her hand and caressing her knuckles softly.

Chhaya looked away smiling. Damn this man and his way with words. He knew how to make her speechless.

He took her in the balcony and she gasped.

"Wow! Ye backyard hai? Kitna sundar hai. Mai neeche jaa skti hu?"

(This is the backyard. So beautiful. Can i go down?)

"Tumhara ghar hai. Jaha marzi jaao."

(Its your house. Go wherever you want to.)

He said and planted a kiss on her knuckles. Holding her hand he took her to the backyard.

They were walking in the backyard with their hands intertwined and soft smiles on their faces.

"Aapne kaha tha aap milke batayenge ki aap shaadi kyu nhi karna chahte the."

(You said you would tell me why didn't want to get married when we meet.)

She said after some time making him freeze on his spot. His grip on her hand lossened. All those memories played like a movie in front of his eyes.

She noticed the change in his behaviour.

"I- i am sorry. I shouldn't have asked that."

She said and started to take her hand away from his thinking that she had offended him.

He got over his thoughts and pulled her back snaking an arm around her waist. She kept her palms on his chest.

"Just give me some time. Mai khud bta dunga. Pakka."

(I will tell you myself. I promise.)

He said looking into her eyes. She smiled and nodded. He kissed her forehead making her breath hitch.

They shared an intense eye lock which was disturbed by Ananya calling them inside. Their wedding dates were decided.

The elders gave them two dates to decide from. One was a next month and the other was next year.

Both of their responses were quick making the elders laugh and them embarrassed. The dates were finalised for the next month and everyone started discussing how the preparations had to be done.

They did a small roka ceremony there only.

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A week after the dates were finalised they decided to finish their shopping. Chhaya wanted her and Advik to color coordinate.

During the week they had started chatting and even video calling sometimes. Advik had still not told her about his past and she also did not force.

Though both of them had started to develop romantic feelings to each other. None of them knew whether it was love or not but one thing they were sure about was they were starting to like each other. A lot.

Right now she was with Advik and Devesh. Shopping for their dresses.

"Mujhe kuch bhi samajh nhi aa rha. Ye Bhavna kaha reh gyi."

(I can't finalise anything. Where is Bhavna.)

She whined. They had been deciding between two dresses since half an hour and now Chhaya had started to grow irritated.

She called Bhavna to ask where she was. Advik rubbed her back and asked her to sit.

"Kya hua? Bhut jyada irritated lag rhi ho. Tabiyat thik hai?"

(What happened? You look very irritated. Are you okay?)

He asked her concerned. She lowered her eyes embarrassed.

"Kuch nhi i am fine."

Shw mumbled. He was about to say something when Chhaya saw Bhavna. She squealed and bought her to the place the other two were standing. After exchanging the greetings Bhavna helped her choose the dresses and the next 6 hours were spend in selecting their dresses.

Bhavna too did her shopping. They were tired after so much work and settled in a food court and had their food.

They moved towards their cars.

"Toh rings select krne ke liye kab chalna hai?"

(So when are we going for ring selection?)

"Umm Saturday ko chalte hai uss din meri chhuti hai"

(Let's go on Saturday its my off on that day)

Chhaya asked Advik. She smiled and nodded at his answer. He took her engagement and wedding dresses and said that they would be given by his mother as shagun.

Advik left with Devesh and Chhaya left with Bhavna.

On their way back Devesh asked Advik if he had Bhavna's number to which Advik raised his eyebrows mischievously.

"Kuch kaam hai mujhe. Tere paas number hai toh bol."

(I have some work. If you have the number then tell me.)

Devesh said rolling his eyes. Advik smiled mischievously and dialled Chhaya's number.

"Hii. Ghar pahuch gyi?"

(Reached home?)

"Haan. Paas mai hi toh tha mera ghar."

(Yes. My home was near.)

"Achha listen. Mujhe Bhavna ka number forward kr do."

(Forward me Bhavna's number.)

"Hain! Aapko uska number kyu chahiye?"

(Why do you want her number?)

"Mujhe nhi Devesh ko chahiye."

(Not me Devesh wants.)

Devesh glared at him for telling her that.

"Ohhh!"

Chhaya said in a mischievous tone and Devesh sighed defeatedly.
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