Decision making is a crucial part of a businessman's life. Heck, it is crucial even in normal day to day life!

Vikram very well knew the importance of a good decision making and its outcomes. But here he stood in front of the large doors of Raheja Mansion with fear gripping his entire being.

He had taken a decision that will impact his entire life! To top it off, it is not only his life but also his father's, his friends' and moreover her side of the family!

When Mr. Mishra had begged for his daughter's happiness Vikram was stumped, perhaps only for the third time in his life. First being the news of Sneha and Rahul running away to get married, second of his Maa and her deeds and third was that very moment.

The feelings he had for Juhi had only intensified in those six months of separation. He was trying his best to move on but the stupid feelings, they only intensified. So when Mr. Mishra had knocked on the very doors he was hesitating to enter, he had also knocked some sense into his brain.

He had fallen in love with Juhi! When, where, how he had no idea. This was why he tried suppressing the feelings but couldn't overcome them. This was why her smiling face didn't spare him in the day nor in the dreamland.

Now here he stood, rubbing his arms and scrambling his feet to gather an ounce of energy. He had been repeating the same for the past fifteen minutes.

His thoughts were playing ringa-ringa-roses and the much needed strength deserted was nowhere to be found.

Suddenly, the sound of a bell ringing was heard. To be precise it was the doorbell of his house. But who could press it when he had not moved a muscle in its direction yet!

He turned around and saw a smirking Sneha, Rahul and Ashok. All three sporting the same smirking expression! Before he could start his rant about ruining his prep time the door opened.

This is it, Vikram thought.

And soon followed the voice of his father, " Hey, Sneha, Rahul and Ashok you all are here! What a pleasant surprise!"

" You are gonna be surprised for life uncle.." , Ashok mumbled.

"Ouch! What is wrong with you Sneha?" Ashok grumbled. She had elbowed him swiftly he did not see it coming.

Sneha covered it up quickly hoping that Raheja uncle had not heard Ashok's mumbling. However bad she wanted to tease Vikram, she knew this moment was serious and now she had stepped into her serious role of a good secretary and a helping sister.

"You kids!" Raheja uncle chuckled at the siblings and turned to look at his son, " Why are you so quiet, Vikram?"

" Uh...dad..uh", Vikram hesitated.

" Speak up, Vikram!" , Mr. Raheja said impatiently.

Taking a deep breath he said, " I proposed Juhi and she said Yes."

" What?"

Everybody waited with bated breaths. Mr. Raheja seemed to be caught off guard. He definitely was not expecting this news.

Sneha had quickly reached for Vikram's hand, rubbing it gently to calm him down. While Rahul and Ashok had kept a supporting hand on his shoulder.

They all were now waiting for Mr. Raheja's reaction.

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Juhi was on the top of the world. Singing, dancing, cooking even nothing helped her excited self calm down.

Vikram proposed!

She said Yes!

There was a ring on her finger!

She was engaged!

She stared at the beautiful ring again and again, after all it all seemed a dream to her.

These six months were agonizing to her. If separating from Vikram was not enough, she had left the roof of her parents' to live alone. The loneliness and pain used to keep her awake for nights.

She had become a certified workaholic.

Working was her only passion aside from cooking which she eventually had to learn. How long could a person survive on take-outs, especially Juhi?

She was always fed homemade food. She was a pampered princess and now she was bared open into the harsh world dealing with the hardships all alone.

She learned a lot in these six months whether it be cooking, cleaning or managing her tiny condo. She had grown up in true sense.

But now Vikram brought all the suppressed emotions to surface. She is going to be married soon and will definitely leave her parents' roof. She missed them, a lot.

Sighing, she rubbed the tears on her cheeks and grabbed her phone to call a number.

"Hello?"

"Mom?", Juhi whispered.

"Juhi! Beta, how are you?", her voice was agonizing to her ears. She seemed to be on the verge of tears that brought her on the verge of tears.

" Mom, Vikram proposed."

A gasp of surprise was heard on the other line. " And?"

" I said yes.", Juhi whispered feeling like a little girl telling all her secrets to her mom.

A squeal was heard and Juhi knew her mother approved.

" Juhi beta come celebrate with us. I'll send you a location, come there, okay?"

Overwhelmed with emotions, Juhi said, " Yes."

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Vikram was now certain his father did not approve. He was staring at his feet ready to beg for forgiveness and his blessings. He was just about to bend when he heard chuckles.

Chuckles of Mr. Raheja. Vikram looked at his face to find him giddy with happiness.

A smile stretched on his face and he quickly hugged his father who patted his head lovingly.

" Well done. I always knew Juhi is it for you." He tightened the hug, "I'm very happy and proud."

Vikram hugged his father tight suddenly missing his mother and tightened the hug further.

When they pulled apart Vikram heard the cheers of his friends and laughed aloud hugging them all.

Just as he hugged his father again he saw Mr and Mrs Mishra standing behind crying silent tears of joy.

He went in their direction and asked Mr. Mishra, " I know, I was wrong that I did not ask her hand for marriage to you, but I am asking now. Do you both approve of us?"

Vikram waited with bated breath staring at his could be future-in-laws.

Mr. Mishra chuckled and pulled him into a hug. " I'll be the happiest father if my daughter ends up with you!"

Vikram laughed and hugged him back.

He looked at Mrs. Mishra and was about to bend down for blessings when she pulled him into a hug and said, " Welcome to the family! Now you start calling me Maa. I know, I cant replace Hina but I can become a second mother to you.", she said with tears in her eyes.

Vikram hugged her tight and called her Maa with strained voice.

Juhi stood at the doorstep looking at her parents and Vikram. This was the day she had forgiven them in true sense and come back home. Wiping the tears, she said, " Mom, dad you cannot love your son-in-law more than me!", and hugged her father tight.

" I'm sorry", she whispered.

" All is forgotten, my child.", they said together bringing a chuckle out of Juhi.

Mr. Raheja wiped his tears and said, "Sneha, now your work is gonna double. Your boss will have a good leave from work and you have to plan a marriage."

" Ofcourse uncle.", Sneha chuckled.

" Uncle, you dont worry when Rahul is there everything will be the best.", Rahul proclaimed gathering everyone's attention.

" Make sure you don't play experiments on my wedding day! I want it all according to the bride and my father's taste!", Vikram commanded.

" Okay, and what about you? Honeymoon with your taste?"

" Yes ofcourse." Vikram said quickly.

Juhi turned red and Ashok shouted, " Vikram is so quick!"

He was snapped out of his dreamland and chased after Rahul, he embarrassed him again!

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