Meera's pov:-
The soft chime of the doorbell announced my arrival . I entered inside the cafe , inquired about the reserved seat and was led to one of the private booth.
Today I am here to meet Mr Ranawat or should I say Yuvraj. He asked me few days ago to meet somewhere to know about each other.
And I think this meeting with Yuvraj will give me clarity about the proposal.
I am nervous, actually extremely nervous. Not because it's my first time conversing from marriage's point of view but that day at my home , Yuvraj 's words did something to my heart. I felt a different kind of warmth when he gazed into my eyes , sincerity reflecting in his eyes uttering those simple words .
I entered the booth and saw him already present there. Sensing my footsteps, he stood up and looked up to me , his gaze momentarily stopping on me . It felt as if he was taking in the sight of me. He pulled out a chair for me and gestured me to sit .
I quickly took my seat and placed my clutch on my lap , muttering an apology.
Me- I am sorry. Wo mujhe thoda late ho gya .
He - It's okay .
Exchanging pleasentries, we placed our order. The awkwardness present in the air . Few minutes passed and no one spoke anything. After a beat ,he said
He - Kya Janna chahti hai aap mere baare me , Meera?
Me - Aap mujhse shaadi kyu karna chahte hai Mr Ranawat? Mai ek simple si ladki hu . Ek simple se college me professor hu , aur aap itne bade businessman . I don't think hum compatible hai .
He glanced at me with a subtle shake of his head , as if expecting this question already.
He - Mai honestly batau Meera, toh mujhe nhi pata maine aapse shaadi karne ke liye kyu haa ki . Mai nhi janta kyu , kaise aap mujhe pasand aa gyi .
Aur Rahi baat ham compatible hai ya nhi toh mujhe nhi lagta hum hamari compatibility abhi decide karni chahiye.
I listened to his words carefully, his words lessening some of my worries . I realised that he is indeed a very good person and the media and tabloids doesn't do justice to his image.
Maybe this is what is meant for me . Also Mr and Mrs Ranawat are very good people and his siblings too . Finding such a loving family nowadays is not a piece of cake . Maybe I should go for it and move forward in my life.
Me - What if mai ek perfect life partner na ban pau? Will you be okay with it ?
He- Honestly batau ,toh mai ek businessman hu , har baat me perfection dhoondta hu . Lekin I know ki relationships me kuch perfect nhi hota . It's all about accepting each other, whether it's their qualities or flaws.
We didn't speak anything after that . Neither he initiated something nor I was interested in knowing more. I got the answer of my questions and maybe I got the clarity also. I think I should move forward with it . After all , arrange marriage on some note is like a gamble.
You just go with the flow and let the time and circumstances reveal your partner 's true colour. Also , my parents liked him a lot .
He - Chaliye, mai aapko Ghar drop kar deta hu.
Me - Nhi mai chali jaungi.Aapko pareshan hone ki kli jarurat nhi hai .
He- Nhi koi pareshani nhi hogi . I insist, mai aapko drop kar dunga. Please come .
Saying this , he gestured me to walk and we proceeded towards the parking lot . Getting inside the car , we drove to my House . His eyes fixed on the front, driving casually with one hand while his other hand rested on his thighs. He is handsome, no doubt . Good physique, good looks , rich and powerful , I wonder how he doesn't have a girlfriend. Girls would die for a single glance of him .
The whole car ride was silent , not that awkward one but the simple plain silence . He parked the outside my house , and turned towards me .
He- Mujhe pata hai Meera , mai perfect nhi hu . Aur shayad aapke liye ek ideal life partner v na ---
I spoke cutting him off ,
Me- Mai koi perfectionist nhi dhund rhi ho Mr Ranawat. What I want is someone real , loyal and and undoubtedly him . Aur aapne abhi toh kaha ki relationships me kuch perfect nhi hota hai . Its all about nurturing and growing up with time .
We bid our goodbye and I went inside my house . My mother sat there engrossed in a phone call , probably with one of her friends or relatives. I sat beside her and put my head on her lap , half laying on the couch . I was exhausted to be honest, not physically but mentally. This whole marriage thing has taken an emotional toll on me .
Mumma gently stroked my hair , still conversing on the phone call. I don't know when I slept there and next thing I know my brother is sprawled on the couch , a bowl of snacks in his hands , watching some documentary. While my mother is nowhere to be seen . Maybe she is kitchen.
Not bothering about him , I went to my room to freshen up .
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At dining table:-
Me - Mai iss shaadi ke liye taiyar hu mom dad.
I said it .I am ready to give this marriage a chance. Maybe this is what is written in my destiny.
Mom - What !! Really.
My mom stood up in excitement, her eyes beaming with happiness. I think she is the most happy person for this marriage.
Mom - Beta I am very happy for you . Yuvraj bada hi achha ladka hai . Aur unki family toh aur v achhi hai .
Dad - Are you sure na bache ? Agar apko shaadi nhi karni toh koi jarurat nhi hai .
Me - I am sure dad . I want to give this a chance. Aur maine Mr Ranawat se v baat ki , and I think mujhe Jo clarification chahiye thi iss proposal ke bare me , wo mil gayi .
Dad - Ok beta . Mai isme interfere nhi karunga. Aap ab badi ho gyi hai and I think aapko apni life ke decisions lene ka pura haq hai .
We then proceeded to have our dinner. My mom 's happiness knew no bounds and dad has been busy calming her excitement down . She always wanted to see me as a bride and I think her dream is going to come true very soon .
My brother is not here because he is out with his friends for his college 's fest and I don't know how he will react to this news . I practically took one of the important decisions of my life , without discussing with him. He would be upset, actually extremely upset with a hint of grumpiness.
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