Bela wokeup late being a Sunday after a long day last night. She did her morning work and went downstairs only to find Sumi arranging everything.

She wondered if it's some festival today, she checked her phone seeing her calender but frowned as it isn't any special day.

"Good Morning Aunty", Bela wished

"Good Morning Bela", Sumi smiled

"Umm, is there anything special today?", Bela asked

"Yeah, there's someone coming to see Mahir today", Sumi said

"See Mahir in the sence?", Bela asked

"For Marriage Bela, hopefully this match gets fixed", Sumi said

Bela widen her eyes in shock, she din't know how to react.. various thoughts occupied her mind.

"What if Mahir likes that girl? What if even the girl likes Mahir? Will they get married now?", Bela frowned

"Bela, what are you thinking?", Sumi asked

"Aunty, isn't it usually the groom's family going to the girl's house?", Bela asked

"Yeah, but Mahir would never come along.. so I requested them to come and thankfully they din't object", Sumi said

Bela just nodded thinking of Mahir, she din't know what she would do if both of them accept for the marriage.

"Mahir knows about this Aunty?", Bela asked

"Not yet, he wouldn't accept and must have been in office by now if he knew.. I'll tell him in a while", Sumi said

"Won't he be angry that way Aunty?", Bela asked

"If he's angry then let him be Bela, I'm also his mother and knows how to deal with it", Sumi said determined

"God knows what's gonna happen today, just don't let my Mahir go away from me", Bela prayed silently

"Go and get ready Bela, they will probably be here in an hour", Sumi informed

"Umm yes Aunty", Bela said going to her room

Keeping her thoughts aside she quickly got ready in a simple while designer anarkali.

"Perfect", Bela smiled seeing herself in the mirror

"Do I actually need to get ready for this? Seriously Bela? Someone is coming to see your husband and how can you act like nothing is happening?"

"He's right, I'm weird.. but can't help it also, born this way", Bela smacked her head

She went downstairs and saw Yuvi and Kuhu equally surprised.

"Where's your brother?", Bela asked Yuvi

"Bela, you know someone is coming to see Bhai?", Yuvi asked seeing her dressed up

"Yeah Sumi Aunty just told", Bela said

"And you are this cool? And got ready also?", Kuhu asked

"You think Mahir will accept Kuhu? He is behaving a jerk with me only, and why will I think he will say yes to some other girl.. and moreover if this person is gonna act all silent or annoying I'm sure even that girl wouldn't want to marry him.

And he's someone with whom you can't have a good opinion in your first meet, it takes time to know what he is and understand him Kuhu, so I'm a little chilled", Bela shrugged

"Hm that's also true", Yuvi agreed

"But incase, the girl likes Mahir.. what should I do?", Bela asked thinking of the consequences

"I have an idea", Yuvi smiled

"What is it?", Bela grinned excited

"Kiss Bhai infront of everyone, she will dare not look at him again in her life", Yuvi said

"Very funny", Bela glared at him

"Seriously Bela, I think you should try this.. kiss him", Yuvi said

Bela gulped remembering her first kiss with Mahir, that's something she can never forget being it one of the best and memorable moment for her.

She blushed thinking of that incident and feeling his lips on her body sent shivers through her spine only by relishing the moments.

"Seems like someone is blushing Bhai", Kuhu smirked

"Don't tease me, you can try that with your brother", Bela looked straight

"It's okay, I don't wanna die soon", Yuvi raised his hands surrendering

Bela and Kuhu laughed at his dramatic expressions.

"Okay, I'll go and see what he's doing", Bela said going to his room

Bela went to Mahir's room and finding it open went inside and found Mahir working on his laptop.

"Ahem", Bela cleared her throat gaining his attention

"You need something Bela?", Mahir asked looking into some file

"Well this is my room as well, I can come any time", Bela smirked

Mahir shook his head at her words while Bela smiled moving towards him.

"You gotta accept one or the other day Mahir", Bela shrugged

"Why are you here?", Mahir asked

"Well, I was wondering if I can get a good morning kiss from my husband", Bela pressed her lips

Mahir looked up eyeing her lips which looked glossy red with her lip gloss. He couldn't help but instantly look aside keeping a hold on his wild and crazy thoughts he often get when she's around him.

"I have work", Mahir said

"You are indirectly asking me to go", Bela frowned

"Well, you ar'nt that dumb that I assumed you to be", Mahir said smirking

"You say I'm dumb?", Bela frowned at him

"Coz you are", Mahir said

"If you think I'm dumb, then you are the most foolish person ever", Bela said

"You know, this crazy talks you do.. that's called dumb", Mahir pointed out

"Wow, as if you are talking very mature with me, for that matter it's you who started this conversation", Bela said

"It's waste speaking to you, just waste of time", Mahir said

"What do you work on Sunday's also? Is there any time when you don't work?", Bela asked annoyed

"I run a company Bela", Mahir said

"My dad also does Mahir, but I have never seen him this busy this way unless for a few days", Bela said

Mahir rolled his eyes not answering sticking his eyes to his laptop screen.

"You are ignoring me", Bela spoke after a pause

"Which means you have to leave", Mahir said

"No, it means I have to make you speak", Bela folder her arms to her chest

"Will you let me work?", Mahir asked

"Fine", Bela said

Bela remembered Sumi words and frowned seeing him still work.

"You still din't get ready?", Bela asked

"Don't I look decent enough?", Mahir asked frowning

Bela looked at him in his track pants and a plain t-shirt.

"You look nice but.. but you see this isn't how you are supposed to come today", Bela scrunched her nose

"Where am I even coming? I'm not going to office today", Mahir said

"Ofcourse you ar'nt going, that's why Sumi Aunty arranged it today", Bela said

"Arranged what?", Mahir asked

"And why are ready like this? You going somewhere?", Mahir asked

"You.. you don't know yet Mahir?", Bela asked

"Know what Bela?", Mahir asked confused

"I din't inform him yet Bela", Sumi said who just came

"Inform what Maa, what's happening?", Mahir asked

"There's someone coming to see you today Mahir, and I want you to get ready quickly in twenty minutes and come down", Sumi said

"Mom what the hell", Mahir stood in shock

"Don't shout Mahir, I don't mind if you don't want a wife but I certainly want an elder daughter-in-law for this house.. you where given a lot of time to adjust, forget, move on and get married by your choice but it's enough now..

If the girl likes you then I'm getting you married and that's final Mahir, I don't wanna listen anything further about this.. your outfit is kept in your cubord and I want you down quick and don't embarrass me infront of them like you did last time", Sumi warned leaving the room

Bela was totally shocked seeing this version of Sumi, she had always seen the soft and caring Sumi so far and seeing her warning Mahir in such tone she knew this is something serious, atleast for Sumi.

Mahir closed his eyes controlling his emotions, he remembered how last time when Sumi had invited someone the same way and Mahir already in a bad mood lashed at all of them infront of the guest's for inviting them even after he said no clearly when Sumi asked.

He knew Sumi isn't wrong either, all she wanted was her son happy and believed that with time someone can bring him that happiness he's missing.

"Mahir", Bela softly whispered seeing him controlling his anger

"I'm fine Bela", Mahir said looking aside

"You are angry Mahir?", Bela asked slowly

"I.. just leave Bela", Mahir said not wanting to shout at her

"Ma.. Mahir calm down", Bela said sensing him

"Bela, leave for your own good", Mahir said pressing his temples

"Mahir relax, please", Bela said approaching him

"Bela leave", Mahir yelled dangerously making Bela flinch in her place

"Mahir", Bela whispered after a pause

Before Mahir could tell at her anything, she quickly wrapped her arms around him clutching his waist resting her head on his chest.

Mahir flinched the moment he felt her warm touch, he felt his heart calming down and his nerves relaxing slowly.

He din't know how Bela had so much affect on him but he felt so much better than before.

Bela couldn't understand what to do that moment, she got scared seeing Mahir's face turning red, his nerves popping up. She din't know why this drastic change of mood, all she could understand was this is some sensitive topic which she din't wanted to ask now.

She mentally noted to never talk to Mahir about this marriage matches although she doesn't know why.

Bela felt his body relaxing and slowly backed off and found his eyes already fixed on her.

She went to his cubord taking his clothes which Sumi kept for him and placed it on his bed.

"Change and come Mahir, we can think later", Bela said softly placing a kiss on his forehead

She looked at him for once and left the room while Mahir stood there rooted. He sighed and getting ready came downstairs.

Minutes later they arrived and Sumi Andy welcomed them inside.

"Mahir, this is Shivli.. and Shivli, this is Mahir", Sumi introduced

The girl, Shivli just smiled at Sumi and seems to be least interested to even look at Mahir.

The elders got busy in there discussion while Bela kept observing Mahir and Shivli.

"She isn't even looking up, no chance she will say yes to Mahir.. and she looks so uninterested also, I mean I can't see a single expression on her face", Bela wondered

"What are you thinking?", Yuvi whispered who's sitting next to her

"She's beautiful right?", Bela asked

"Does that matter?", Yuvi rolled his eyes

"She is.. she looks so pretty, will Mahir like her?", Bela asked

"You are also pretty Bela", Yuvi said

"I'm not talking about me Yuvi", Bela said

"Trust me, Mahir Bhai will never say yes to this marriage", Yuvi said

"I don't know, what if she likes Mahir?", Bela asked nervously

"I don't think so, look at her.. she's playing with her phone, who even does that at this moment? let's wait", Yuvi said

"I guess they should try talking to eachother", Sumi said

"Yeah sure", Shivli's mother spoke

Sumi signalled Mahir to take her and Mahir gave an uninterested look

Not wanting to upset Sumi, Mahir got up followed by Shivli and went to the garden area.

"What will they talk now?", Bela asked Yuvi

"I don't think Bhai will even talk", Yuvi shrugged

"Is it okay if I go?", Bela asked

"It's bad to evesdrop Bela", Yuvi said

"It's okay to make mistakes Yuvi, no one is perfect you see", Bela shrugged slowly going towards the garden

She found both Mahir and Shivli sitting in the chairs and Bela reached to a corner hiding herself from them.

"Umm, I don't wanna get married", Mahir broke the silence after a long pause

Shivli looked up probably the first time looking at Mahir, she looked aside trying to find proper words to speak.

She was finally happy that he atleast spoke.

"Can I know why?", Shivli asked

"That's my personal", Mahir said in his bussiness tone

Shivli scrunched her nose at his cold tone.

"Then why did you accept to see me today?", Shivli asked

"I din't know about this", Mahir replied looking elsewhere

"Okay, but what do you want to tell your parents?", Shivli asked

"Not me but you should say", Mahir said

"What do you mean?", Shivli asked

"It's you who have to say that you don't want to marry me", Mahir said

"But why me? It's you who isn't ready to get married, so you can only tell it your parents", Shivli said

"I wouldn't have asked you if I can right Miss?", Mahir asked

"Shivli", Shivli said

"Whatever", Mahir mumbled making her frown

"But what am I gonna tell if they ask why", Shivli asked

"C'mom, as if you really want to marry me.. I have seen you being least interested in all these just like me.. and moreover if you still need reasons then I'm a very boring person, I speak very less and have too much head weight also okay?", Mahir snapped

"And too much anger and irritation also", Shilvi said rolling her eyes

"Good, now you have reasons to say no I suppose?", Mahir asked

"Fine", Shivli rolled her eyes

"Wow it's sorted then, both will say no and I won't have any problem.. I think I can go back then", Bela smiled going back to her place

"What happened?", Yuvi asked curiously

"This marriage isn't happening", Bela smiled in satisfaction

"Elaborate Bela Di", Kuhu asked

Bela said everything she heard of there conversation and Yuvi smiled.

"Wah, Bhai was so direct", Yuvi laughed softly

"Yeah, I'm a little relaxed now", Bela said

Few minutes later Mahir and Shivli came back and Sumi called them for lunch.

All the while Shivli observed how loving this family is, she could see Sumi taking care of everyone kneely while the siblings Yuvi and Kuhu felt so much cool and fun to her.

She smiled sadly thinking how lucky Mahir is to get such a family in his life.

After lunch everyone settled back in the living room.

"So Shivli, did you like Mahir? I mean there's no hurry if you wanna know more about him.. I'm just asking your opinion", Sumi smiled warmly

Shivli looked at her parents for once and looked at Mahir. Mahir din't bother much as he already cleared it with her and was sure she would tell no to the elders as well.

"I'm ready to marry Mahir", Shivli said

Mahir widen his eyes standing up immediately at her confession, he din't know what's she upto and what's wrong with her now that all of a sudden she changed her statement shocking him.

On the other side Bela, Yuvi and Kuhu also stood up in shock.. Bela was more than happy after listening to there conversation and now this was unexpected for her.

While Sumi, Andy and Shivli's parents smiled at her decision all the eyes moved towards Mahir waiting for his answer as well.

"Fucked up Mahir", Mahir mumbled to himself