"But Mahir, why are you so scared for me?", Bela asked after a pause

Mahir looked at Bela not knowing what to answer, he himself din't know what made him rush for her forgetting everything. He knew he was way to worried thinking of the worst cases which he never want to happen.

"Okay fine, forget it.. you still look so sweaty sweaty, let's have a bath come", Bela said getting down from the table

"What?", Mahir raised his brows

"Don't use your dirty brain, I mean you will bath and I'll wait outside ofcourse", Bela glared at him ignoring the blush forming her cheeks

"I din't mean that way", Mahir tried to defend

"Sure, come.. and let's go together? I'll take my car tomorrow while coming home", Bela said

"Yeah", Mahir answered thinking something

"I'll get my things by then", Bela said picking her stuff

They both went out and was shocked seeing Mahir's car being taken away by the traffic police.

"Sir, what happened?", Bela went asking them

"Who parks a car like this right infront of the hospital mam? Like isn't it a minimum common sence when it's a hospital atleast?", The police asked annoyed

Bela looked at Mahir who was giving a weird look seeing the situation.

"Don't you know where to park Mahir?", Bela whisper yelled bending close to him

"I.. I was in a hurry to see you", Mahir said pressing his lips

Bela although felt nice seeing his concern, she knew this wasn't the situation though.

"Sir, I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused..", Mahir spoke

"Sir I'm just doing my duty, you have to come tomorrow and can take your car after paying the fine", police said

"But sir..", Mahir was speaking when Bela interrupted

"Okay sir, we will come tomorrow.. sorry for this", Bela said dragging Mahir aside

Making sure they came away from the police, Bela ended up laughing again which she was holding till now and Mahir was now annoyed seeing her laugh too much at him.

"Will you stop?", Mahir glared

"Okay okay sorry", Bela pressed her lips

"Let it be, I'll give you a ride", Bela said taking her car keys out

"I'll drive", Mahir said

"No, I'll", Bela said getting inside the car

And Mahir with no other go, got inside the passenger seat.

"Talk something Mahir, I feel so sleepy", Bela yawned

"Then I'll drive Bela, you sleep", Mahir said

"I'm not giving my car to anyone okay? I never let my dad also drive it, how do you think I'll give you?", Bela asked

"Why is that so?", Mahir asked

"Coz I love my car, and I'm possessive for what I love", Bela replied

Mahir just nodded and soon they reached home, they went inside and saw everyone seated there as if waiting for these to come home.

"Oh my god Bela, what were you doing in hospital? You are all good right", Yuvi asked faking concern

"Shutup Yuvi", Mahir snapped

"No Bhai, I'm just checking her.. I mean, you okay Bela?", Yuvi asked suppressing his laughter

Mahir gave a knowing look as this was already expected, atleast from his brother who wouldn't leave anything for his teasing sessions.

He simply moved ahead and left to his room while the moment Mahir was out of there view, Yuvi burst out laughing hard holding his stomach.

"Shh Yuvi, he might come back", Bela smiled

"Oh, I see you are scared of my big brother?", Yuvi asked

"No, but why to do something he doesn't like?", Bela asked

"Ahhan, too much caring for his liking and disliking huh?", Kuhu spoke teasing her

"Go and study Kuhu baby", Bela gave a stiff smile

Everyone smiled and Bela left to her room to get freshenup.. she took a hot shower relaxing her nerves from a hectic day.

She took the towel and suddenly her thoughts travelled to the day when Mahir barked into her room while she was just in a piece of towel.

And instead of being embarrassed, a small smile crept her lips thinking of him and not to do the same mistake again.. came out after dressing up.

***

"Dad, this is too much", Bela shouted on the call

"Ofcourse not princess.. I'm just asking you to give a try", Raghav said on the other side

"But Papa, is this needed?", Bela asked folding her legs sitting on the middle of her bed

"Why isn't it Bela? Don't you wanna get married?", Raghav asked

"I want to.. but..", Bela din't know what to speak next

"Darling listen to me, I know you first want to find your guy.. understand him.. love him.. and then marry. But over all these years, I know you din't even have a proper relationship with anyone..

It's not always nessassary to love and then marry Bela, arranged marriages are in a way very beautiful if both of them could give the needed time and space to the other to understand and get used to the new relationships..

And I'm not even asking you to marry someone right away, I want you to give a try atleast.. meet the guy, if you feel he's good enough for you then go on a few dates.. and then only if you feel he's the one we can proceed till marriage.. otherwise back off. I'm not forcing you Bela, it's always gonna be your choice.. but give a try please", Raghav said

"Papa, don't say please.. I don't like it. And yeah, I agree with you.. I'm ready to meet the guy", Bela said making Raghav smile in happiness

"That's like my baby doll, I'll text you the place and the guy's details as well.. you just go, meet and try to know more about him.. other things can be discussed later okay?", Raghav asked

"Yes dad, love you", Bela smiled

"Love you more sweetheart", Raghav smiled

Bela cut the call and looked at the ceiling thinking of what her dad just told..

"I surely am ready for marriage, but how do I decide if that person is the right one for me or no? I mean okay, I can know about the guy after a few meets if I wish to.. but will I be able to justify it correctly?", Bela started thinking

"Seems like in a deep thoughts", Came a voice and Bela snapped her head to see Mahir standing at the door

"Hey, come come", Bela said patting on the bed

"You are thinking of something?", Mahir asked

"How did you know?", Bela asked

"Just felt", Mahir shrugged

"Ohh, seems like Mr. Mahir Sehgal started to know me better these days", Bela laughed

"Well, how come you are here?", Bela asked

"Maa is calling you for dinner", Mahir informed

"Oh, I'm too full to eat anything now.. I had been out with Vyom na", Bela said

"Vyom?", Mahir asked

"Yeah, my friend Vyom", Bela smiled

"As in a colleague?", Mahir asked

"Not exactly, he's into B-pharmacy.. I at times meet him", Bela said

"Then how do you know him?", Mahir asked

"He's Vish's cousin and we were once classmates as well.. so got in touch after years", Bela said

"Ohh, you seem close to him", Mahir asked

"Not close close.. but close", Bela laughed

"What does that mean?", Mahir frowned

"I mean, I'm not very close to him.. but you know, he's a very fun person so I feel comfortable with him", Bela shrugged

Mahir stayed silent for a minute while Bela was trying to analyse what his brain was trying to process.

"Oyy, what's running in your mind?", Bela asked

"Nothing, I'll leave", Mahir said getting up

"Hey wait, I have something to ask", Bela said

"What?", Mahir asked

"Did Sumi Aunty ever bought some match to you.. and you met some girl and all?", Bela asked

Mahir froze the moment those words left Bela's mouth, he din't know what to answer and a sudden pool of memories seem to hit his mind and heart that he no longer could stand there and without even uttering a word, Mahir just left the room leaving a confused Bela behind.

"Haww, did he just ignore me and leave? Once an idiot, always an idiot", Bela fumed resuming her work

***

Next morning Bela got ready and came down to Sumi.

"Aunty, will come home early today.. can I cook the dinner?", Bela asked

"Ofcourse, but don't you have your evening shift Bela?", Sumi asked

"I'm taking a leave Aunty.. oh wait, I dint inform you right? Papa had asked me to meet some guy today evening, so will go there", Bela informed

"Oh, so marriage plans is it?", Sumi asked teasing

"No Aunty, I won't like anyone so easily.. let's see", Bela laughed

Mahir, who was also standing there and listening to the entire conversation felt his nerves popping out the moment he knew Bela is going to meet some other guy.

Now he understood why Bela was asking that yesterday, and now for some reason he din't wanted Bela to go to meet that unknown person.

"Don't you have patients to see?", Mahir asked

Bela turned back listening to his voice and frowned remembering how he ignored and left last night.

"I don't have any emergency cases or surgeries to perform.. and ofcourse I can look after my patients in the morning hour. Otherwise also there's another doctor available", Bela said glaring at him

"I'm leaving Maa", Mahir said yet again ignoring Bela's words

Bela looked at him in a disbelief of how he could do this again continuously and she din't even know the reason behind this.

"I'll also leave Aunty", Bela said eyeing Mahir

"Have a good date Bela", Yuvi yelled

"It's not a date Yuvi", Bela rolled her eyes

"It can be considered one though, it's fine if you come late also.. have a good time", Yuvi smiled looking at Mahir who's already fuming

"By the way, which place Bela di?", Kuhu asked eyeing Mahir

"Some Sunshine cafe", Bela shrugged

***

Time passed quickly when it was already evening and Bela has already come to the cafe waiting for the person she's gonna meet.

She picked her phone calling her dad to let out all the frustration.

"Hey darling, so fast you took your decision or what?", Raghav asked

"Dad, this guy din't even come.. I have been waiting here from past fifteen minutes and he's still not here.. on top of that you just told me the table number, I don't have a single detail of him", Bela whisper yelled

"Chill Bela, he just called me to inform he got stuck in some work and couldn't make it on time.. he's on the way, will be probably there in five minutes or so", Raghav said

"But dad, send me his photo atleast.. how am I gonna identify him?", Bela asked

"It's a surprise for you Bela, he knows you so he will only come to you.. you don't have to worry about it", Raghav said

"Fine, when did you listen to me", Bela rolled her eyes

"Take care and have a good time", Raghav said cutting the call

"Come fast whosoever you are", Bela wished for him to come soon

Not that she's eager to meet him, but the sooner he comes.. the early she can leave home as well..

On the other side, Mahir who wasn't having any peace since the moment he got know about this couldn't stay back at his office.

Realising it's almost time for Bela to meet the guy, he drove directly to The Sunshine Cafe although he dint know why and choose to not think either.

He came inside and found Bela sitting to a corner seeing her phone.. he smiled seeing a small frown on her face and relaxed seeing that the guy hasn't come yet..

Asking for a newspaper, Mahir opened it covering his face as if reading it as he was sitting right infront of Bela but a little far from her.

Just then he see Bela who got up from her place and he see some guy approaching her as well.

Here, Bela was surprised seeing the person infront of her, it was Vyom standing there and she got up smiling at him.

"Hey Vyom", Bela smiled

"Hello doctor", Vyom gave a wide smile back

"What's up here?", Bela asked

"Din't want you to curse me more.. sorry for being late though", Vyom said smirking

"What? Hey, don't tell me you are the guy?", Bela asked totally surprised

"Ofcourse yes.. Vyom Khanna reporting mam", Vyom said bowing down dramatically

"I can't believe, papa din't tell me anything", Bela said

"I suppose we can talk sitting as well?", Vyom laughed

"Sure sure, sorry.. please sit", Bela said taking her seat

"So, how did this happen?", Bela asked

"I don't know, it was a surprise to me as well but I atleast knew it prior to our meet.. my dad showed me your photo yesterday and keeping all this marriage thing aside I wanted to meet you only to see your reaction after seeing me", Vyom smiled

"You should have told me.. or atleast papa should have", Bela pouted

"Why so? So that you can run away even before you meet me?", Vyom asked

"Ofcourse not, you are sure a marrige material", Bela laughed

"Ouch, is that a compliment or sarcasm though?", Vyom asked

"May be both?", Bela laughed

Vyom rolled his eyes laughing along with Bela while on the other side Mahir was feeling annoyed seeing the both laugh looking quite comfortable with eachother.

"What are they even talking, I can't hear a word.. and how did she become so close and comfortable with someone she just met? I know she's too much of an extrovert but it's like just five minutes he came and she's already all smiling and laughing", Mahir gritted his teeth

Bela and Vyom ordered and meanwhile Bela chose to speak about the actual purpose they are here for.

"So, what now?", Bela asked

"I haven't thought of it though.. I mean, as much as I know you there's nothing for which I can say a no to marry.. but then..", Vyom was saying

"But then?", Bela asked

"I feel it kinda awkward, I mean although not best of friends.. we where good friends so far joking around, having fun like buddies and suddenly marrige and all with you feels weird when I have never seen you that way", Vyom confessed honestly

"Right! I was just thinking the same", Bela felt relieved hearing to Vyom

"Yeah, not like I don't wanna marry you.. but you see if you wanna give a try, then I suggest we can go for a few dates and see if things can work out between us.. otherwise if we don't feel such for eachother even after that, we can simply back off.. what say?", Vyom asked

"Sounds cool, but you see if you fall for my charms and I don't feel the same.. then don't blame me okay?", Bela said flipping her hair

"Same goes to you", Vyom laughed

Bela laughed along and they kept discussing casually like they always do and here Mahir who was observing them very keenly so far, started feeling too frustrated and got up in a go keeping the newspaper aside.

He turned around and started walking until he heard a voice.

"Mahir", Bela called