We walked down in the dining area together .All this while he didn't leave my waist though I tried to push him but as if he was enjoying my poor state.

Grandpa,Andy ,Abbey ,My Mom and brother were already there on respective seats .He distanced himself from me when we approached my Mom.She immediately engulfed me

in her arms.

"How is my little fairy.."she kissed

my forehead .

"I am good.. but you didn't tell me about your surprise visit last night when I called you.."I narrowed my eyes at her.

Instead of replying me ,she gestured Randhir to answer while he pulled a chair for me.

"I told her not to inform you.. Strawberry.."he said once he sat beside me.

My cheeks flushed the way he addressed me 'strawberry' in front

of our family specially Grandpa .But the four eyes which were giving me teasing look continuously would shoot me with the arrows of their questions.

Shrugging those thoughts from my mind I snapped my head to him,"And why did you not inform me..?"I scrunched my brows.

He put the fork in the plate on and turned his enchanting deep eyes to me."How could I miss the chance to see the genuine smile on that's adoring your pretty face.."he again moved his whole attention to his food .

My cheeks turned completely red . However the happiness seemed more dominating feeling that filled my every cell .He is taking initiatives in our marriage and now he planned a trip with me .

"Randhir take some butter with the paratha..it will double the taste.."My mom suggested him who was having the meal with a contentment that was clearly written on his face.

"No Maa..they will taste yum with butter or without..because you made it with love.."he passed a smile to her.My heart swelled with respect

for him as I sipped my milk shake though my stomach was full but an extra glass of milk won't disturb my digestive system.

"Ohh so my son found a new mother for him.."that was all when Mrs. Shekhawat walked in with neatly combed hair into a bun ,her beautiful sleek green dress that kissed her curvy body elegantly but her vicious side was dropping my heart rate.

She gave me a hatred filled glare and sat across her children.

"Enjoy the lavish hospitality of Shekhawats ... that God has given you a lifetime opportunity "she purposely hit our lower status with her bitter words."But you shouldn't have come here..your presence make me feel sick.."

"Andrea..they are a part of our family now so you better control your words before saying something to Mrs. Agrawal or Sanyukta.."Grandpa gave her a glare of ashamed.

I looked at my mother whose smile faded . Certainly Mrs Shekhawat's words hit it's target .They were meant to hurt us and she did it .

"Maa you're going to make them for me on every Saturday ... promise me that.."he said kissing my Mom's knuckles.

My Mom helplessly glanced at his fuming mother whose lava of wrath could burn us into ashes.

"Mom I am waiting for your answer.."he pressed the word 'Mom' to irk his own mother but he didn't know it would turn out into a big blunder.

"Finally you won the battle you bitch.. .my son is a puppet of your hands.."her eyes filled with tears.

"Mom ...She is my wife..and you have no right to talk to her in a disgraceful way..you better not use that word again for her.."he glared at his mother whose eyes turned hurtful from furious.

"For her you can insult the woman..who brought you in this world.."she mumbled and held the chair for support.

"Yeah..how can I forget you just brought me in this world but never been a mother to me or to Andy and Abbey.."he resentfully in a icy cold voice.

"Son..I am your mother ..and you're demeaning me for this girl who ruined your life..snatch away your freedom .."her anger too seethed .A second ago she was whimpering now spitting venomous words.

"Calm down Mom it's not the right time to discuss the past .."Andy rubbed her back but her temper raised more when she threw the water jug causing it to chuck into pieces.

"Mom..She didn't ruin my life..infact she too suffered the imposing decision though we are trying to accept each other but as a mother in spite of being happy that your spoil womanizer son is finally working on a permanent relationship which is definitely not based on physical needs ,you think that I am sad of this fact.. seriously you lost the little respect I had for you ."his anger that he sedimented all this long exploded on his mother.

She couldn't take the allegations he was throwing on her and left the place like a storm .

His palms turned white . Veins popped out on his forehead and neck.I knew he must be cursing himself for hurting his Mom but it was needed.He should express his sadness,anger or happiness whatever goes inside him.

"Mrs. Shekhawat I think we should take your leave..and trust me I didn't mind her words.Somewhere she is right on her place...as a Shekhawat or how much I have known this family..my daughter wasn't supposed

to marry your grandson.. though I find myself the luckiest mother whose daughter got married to a gem like Randhir.."my Mom spoke to Grandpa who stared at our entwined hands.

But the sight which broke my heart was his fallen face as he was staring

at my Mom .

He loosened his grip over my hands and went to my Mom.Taking her hands into his large ones he begun,"Maa I know you think that Sanyukta doesn't deserve to be my wife because you're not as rich as us..or whatever the reason behind your opinion about our marriage but let me tell you one thing today..whether you believe me or not ,I am not going to leave her side or make her feel low on the basis of her poor financial origin or she isn't like those girls with whom I used to spend my nights.She is the most special because her heart is made of pure innocence and love for all..".

My vision got blur with fresh tears ,the tears of happiness.This man occupied the largest space of my heart.

My Mom's proud face was telling how much she was overwhelmed by his promise he made with determination.

"God bless you my child.."she said kissing his forehead.

"I need your blessings too.."he pinched her wrinkled cheeks on which she giggled along with us.

"Come on .I will drop you.t o your place.I am going in that locality.."He told my Mom and Sumit.

"But I want to stay with Abbey and play this game with him.."Sumit cringed not ready to leave his new buddy.

The two men mingled with each

other in a short time.

"But you have your tution classes after two hours.."I glared at him on which he pouted sadly.

"Hey Strawberry leave him for today..for God's sake he has a off today from school .It means he should be relaxed for the entire day from any sort of stressing things..am I right buddy..?"Abbey gave a wink to Sumit.

I looked at Randhir for help as I didn't want my brother to ignore his studies.

"Some fun won't make a difference.."he shrugged his shoulders giving a wink to Sumit.."And you stop calling her Strawberry..She is your sister in law not your girlfriend"he gave a cryptic look to his younger brother and existed.

"I could smell something burning from him.."Abbey scrunched his nose.

"Stop it..and you do not play for long hours .You have to make for it tomorrow.."I pointed my forefinger at my little brother.

"You're bad Di.."he gave me an annoyed look and the boys went to Abbey's room.

"Dear sister in law if you're done with your brothers and husband then give a good bye kiss to Aunt and get ready to go on shopping.."Andy reminded me.

I turned to my Mom and hugged her.

I was gonna miss her a lot.She ruffled my hairs and kissed my whole face.

"Sanyukta my child this is the chance I was praying the God to give you.Make him yours and you as his in this one week.."she whispered her motherly wish in my ear and moved out of the castle.

I kept looking at her retreating figure while her words repeated in my mind.If he wanted us in a frame then why should I not give him a chance to be my husband.

After taking few breaths I went to my room to change and take my purse.