Chapter 20

Srusti's POV

I went to my room with all the dresses. They all were so beautiful. I had not worn such beautiful clothes since my parents died. Firstly I didn't feel like as I was mourning and then I didn't as I was working in the kitchen most of the time.

My dresses were still at my sister's house. Mohit got too many dresses. He didn't have too. But he said it was necessary.

He said that he loves Manu and she is married. Is that the reason that he doesn't want to get married ?? Because he can't get married to Manu??

Maybe... That explains everything.

I got ready within 20 minutes. I had some pieces of jewellery which belonged to me. So I wore them along with the white dress.

I left my long hair open they were naturally wavy. Applied very light make as I was not very fond of makeup. Finally, I took out the only pair of shoes I had right now from my bag. The only other pair was the sneakers I was wearing when I left my sister's home.

Thankfully it matched the dress. As it is I had no other option.

I looked at myself in the mirror one last time and went out where he was waiting for me, looking into his phone.

I cleared my throat to say something but he looked up at me and got up immediately with his mouth a bit open.

" Wow !! You are looking beautiful. " He smiled at me and nodded.

" Thanks... "

" Let's go, they must be waiting for us. " He said and we both went out.

He made me sit in the passenger seat of his car and then we drove to the hospital. Mohit called Maya to ask where she was. She told him that they have been shifted to a room as their condition was better.

We were standing outside a private ward and he took a deep breath.

" Are you ready?? " He asked me.

" As ready as I could ever be. But I am nervous. " I replied.

" I am nervous too... But we have to do it. " He said looking into my eyes and I nodded.

" Remember we are in love. So behave like that. " He said I nodded looking away.

He knocked at a room. A smart and beautiful woman opened the door. She smiled at both of us.

" Hi, I am Maya, his elder sister. Come, we were waiting for you." She said and hugged me warmly. I liked her instantly and smiled at her.

" Wow, Mohit !! She is beautiful... " She said and Mohit smiled and then all of a sudden he snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me to him.

My breath was caught in my chest. But I didn't react. He smiled like a young boy.

" Leave her, you moron. You kept her hidden from us, now let her meet us."

She scolded him and caught my hand and pulled me towards an old but elegant lady sleeping on the bed.

" Daadi is here?? Wow!! What about mom?? "

" Daadi is better since the good news. So they shifted her here about an hour ago. They took mom for a few tests and if they are fine, she will discharge her in a day or two. " Maya said and Mohit took a deep breath and smiled. He caught my free hand and we went towards the bed.

" She was very excited to meet you but just slept. Let me wake her up. " She said.

" Oh no, di... Let her rest. How is she now?? "

" She is better since I told her that this idiot was coming with someone he loves to meet all of us. I have to wake her up or she would be angry That why I didn't wake her. "

" Daadi ... Daadi, see who has come to meet you?? " She said and their grandmother opened her eyes and she looked at me. I folded my hands in namaste and then touched her feet.

I felt a bit uncomfortable under her scrutiny. But then she smiled warmly just like her granddaughter and opened her arms.

" Come to me, beta. " She said and I looked at Mohit and he nodded.

I went near her as the head of her bed was a bit inclined. She took me in her arms and hugged me and then she caught my face in her cold soft hands and kissed my forehead.

" How are you daadi ma?? "

" Much better now... I will be fine very soon now. " She caressed my face lovingly.

" She is so sweet and beautiful. " She said and I smiled shyly.

Just then there was a knock on the door and Mohit opened it. Another man came with two ward boys pulling another bed with a beautiful lady who resembled Maya a lot. She must be their mom.

" What is this Viraj? Why are you bringing her bed here?? " Maya asked the man. He seemed to be her husband.

" She wanted to come here first to meet someone special in Mohit's life. "

" Oh mom, I would have come to meet you with her. Ok fine, mom, this is Srusti. My girlfriend. " Mohit said with a smile. I greeted her.

" Oh, God !! Finally... I have waited too long for this day to come when you would bring a girl home and say that Mohit. Isn't it Maya?? " Maya nodded

" Yes mom, absolutely. I think all the time you waited, was worth it. She is perfect. But Srusti, are you sure you like this stupid brother of mine? " She asked and I nodded with a shy smile.

" That's like my girl. Got your answer, Maya?? " He again came very near me and placed his arm around my waist.

I was feeling tingles where and whenever he touched me. It was weird. I had heard about such things as sparks or tingles but was feeling them for the first time. My face was getting warm.

" So, shall we break the news, love? "

He said looking lovingly in my eyes. I just nodded and looked away towards Maya.

" Mom, Daadi ma, Last night, I proposed to her and she said that she loves me too. So we would like to get married now. As soon as possible. "

" Oh my God !! Are you serious?? I am so happy... Maya call your dad and tell him. " Their mom was really happy.

" Mom he is on a flight right now, he will be here by morning. " She said.

" Daadi ?? Why are you crying?? Is it because I introduced her as my girlfriend?? " Mohit said all of a sudden and went to hug her. She just smiled and nodded.

" Sorry beautiful... My mistake. Srusti is just a friend, my girlfriend can only be you, my first girlfriend. See you are sexy as hell till now. " He kissed her on the cheek and she slapped him lovingly and then shook her head and kissed his cheek.

" I am very happy now, I want to live for at least a decade now. " She said and Mohit hugged her hard. His eyes were glistening now.

My lips were smiling but my eyes became moist too. Maya came and hugged me and said, "Awww... Thanks for this... Welcome to the family. " I just smiled and said thanks.

" Srusti, meet my husband Viraj. " She said and I greeted him and he also side hugged me and said congratulations.

Everyone was very excited. Daadi ma asked us to stand together. She wanted to see us together.

Mohit came and placed his arm around me. He looked at me and said, " Thanks for accepting my proposal and making everyone so happy. He kissed me on my face near my eyebrow. My face started getting warm and a pink colour started to creep in.

" Oh, God !! Look, mom, she is adorable, blushing so much. Mohit is shameless, and she is so shy. " Maya said aloud and I closed my eyes for a second. When I opened my eyes again and looked at Mohit, I saw that he was looking at me differently. As if he was thinking something.

" Congratulations man !!! You chose the right kind of girl. She is beautiful inside as well as outside. I am happy for you. God bless you both. " Viraj Ji patted and hugged Mohit and smiled at me.