Tumko Dekha Toh-2 Update 21

Ram stared out of the window as the flight took off from Mumbai..it soared and touched the clouds above..his happiness was soaring sky high as well..he made a list of the things he wanted to do..so little time, but yes he wanted everything to be perfect..just like her..his darling biwi!

Priya woke up early, but felt lonely..she did not have anything to look forward to..she took her adrak wali chai to the balcony and sat down quietly thinking..wondering how life took such a beautiful turn. A couple of months ago she did not have any ideas of getting married- forget finding love. Now love, marriage all this was happening so fast. She also felt guilty that the rest of the family were unaware of this situation. How would they react to the sudden announcement? Would they be angry? It was scary.

She knew it was her decision to keep their relationship a secret till Karthik and Natasha married. She never thought it was going to be this sudden wedding! But it was thrilling too..she knew her parents and Ram’s mother too. She knew they would only be too happy that they were marrying! Her parents would feel sad that the wedding would be a very quiet affair..no fuss..and some of their relatives would gripe!! But Priya decided she was not going to think too much about all that- she took a paper and made a list of things she needed to buy before her wedding..HER WEDDING!!! Gosh! If her mother  knew, she would bring the entire shopping mall home! But this was Priya..like Ram said..just some essentials.

She decided to go shopping..alone..she wanted to buy clothes for Ram! Anyway, the rest of the family were going somewhere else!

Having made a list, she was off…a beautiful cream and maroon Sherwani for Ram , some shirts and a dark blue blazer! She couldn’t resist getting him a red pullover! He did look very handsome in those…ooooooh she saw a few silk ties as well!

Priya: (thinking) Oh God..now I know why ma keeps getting so many things- I don’t know every nice shirt I see- I want to see Ram in it!!Well, it is not going to be easy if I carried this home- Ma would want to see!!!

Priya picked up her phone and called Neha.

Priya: Neha…I need a favour yaar!

Neha: Arrey what favour ki baat kar rahi ho? Bolo na..

Priya: Neha..I have done some shopping for Ram..par ..mm ghar nahin le jaa sakti..ma will ask hundred questions..can I give them to you?

Neha: (laughs) Arrey..its ok na..I will keep it with me and get it delivered after you make the announcement..acha bolo kahaan ho? I will meet you..ok why not meet us for lunch? We can discuss a few things Priya... tumhare ghar pe nahin ho sakta.

Priya agreed  to go to Vikram and Neha’s place.. Vikram and Neha exchanged glances when they saw what Priya got for Ram!

Priya: Vikram..do you think Ram would like these clothes I chose?

Vikram: Hey Priya..u know what..you have chosen the kind of clothes Ram would have chosen for himself..you guys are amazing really!!!

They discussed the arrangements ..Priya’s mind kept  wandering to thoughts of Ram..what was he doing?

Ram  had an extremely hectic day putting everything in place, getting things delivered..co-ordinating various things..meeting so many people.

Evening turned  to night..Ram looked around at the impersonal hotel room.. took  his phone and called ..

Ram: Hey biwi…missed you loads..what are you doing?

Priya: Hi Ram..miss you too..I had a hectic day too but mazaa aaya! Shopped for you ..hope you like it!

Ram: Oh woooooow! What did you buy?

Priya: Mmmm nahin bataungi..aapne bhee toh nahin kaha aap kahaan ja rahe hain!

Ram: Awwwwwwww haan..nahin kaha ..ok baba wahan aunga toh dekh lunga na!

They spoke  for a while..about the discussions with Vikram and arrangements for their wedding!

Though they were miles apart..they were very close as well in thoughts..

Ram: Priya..I will be out of coverage for a couple of days..what is your plan tomorrow?

Priya: Oh…I will then go to the spa and relax..aap hee ne kaha na..

Ram: Great biwi..go relax..next time saath mein jayenge ok? Mmm Priya miss you so much..bas jaldi kaam khatam karke aa jaunga!

Priya: Raaaaaam aap bhee na! Jaldi aayiye..miss you lots..

The next couple of days went off in a flash..loads of visitors..visits to KM ..endless shopping..Priya was glad she was so busy..The next day was Natasha’s mehendi ceremony. The farmhouse was abuzz with activity..the gents lounging outside and the women laughing and teasing inside..Natasha was glowing and the beauticians applied a lovely design on her arms and feet..as per the tradition..Karthik’s name was written too! Priya watched all this with happiness and pride. Natasha was a lovely girl..just right for her brother.

Shipra: Priya beta…please mana math karo..mehendi lagwao aaj..PLEASE??

Priya: Haan ma..lagwaungi aaj..and smiled thinking of Ram’s request!

Shipra: Hein Priya!!! Yeh tum keh rahi ho? Haaye issey kya ho gaya..mein bas bol rahi thee aur tu maan bhee gayi?? Arrey bhai jaldi aao aur mehendi lagao meri beti ko..kya pata ussney mind change kar diya toh?

Priya: Nahin ma..aaj definitely..

The beautician came  and applied a very beautiful and intricate design on her palms extending upto her arm…she asked Priya..Ma’am kiska naam likhna hai?

Priya looks out of the window..sees Ram walking inside and slowly says…Raaaaaaam!!

The beautician applied it!!! Priya looked at her hand with confusion and then happiness- It was meant to be after all!

Ram tried hard to come inside but Dadi stood  guard and said ..Oye this is only for women..ja ja I will send some lassi for you!

Ram ( thinks) Dadi..yaar..I don’t want lassi..I want to see my biwi..uff aap bhee na!

Priya could  see Ram outside trying to enter the house and it was really funny..all those requests were  met with a stony look from Dadi , who shooed him away to the lawns! Ram sulked and sat  down on one of the chairs and looked up..

Ahhaaaaaaaa there she was..sitting with her arms extended..looked as if she was applying mehendi..This was not bad..he could just sit here and look at her all day..of course only if his Hitler Dadi let him..she was busy barking orders at everyone!

Priya looked out , saw Ram and smiled!

Vikram: Ram..not fair yaar!Yeh log upar maze kar rahe hain and we are stuck here!

Ram ( turned to Vikram) Haan haan bolo..you will sit and ogle from here and then go and spend time with your biwi..I cannot even go to Priya..my Hitler Dadi is standing right here blocking my entrance, plying me with Lassi..as if that is what I need. Gosh these women!!

Vikram: Yaar abhi se itna??? Oye you will get married in a couple of days then spend all the time you want with your biwi ok?

The evening came to a close with loads of teasing and laughter..music and merry making! The wedding was scheduled the next morning and the Sharmas and other guests left..Ram finally encountered Priya as she was leaving..Ram looked at her Mehendi clad hands..winked at her and whispered…Beaaaaaautiful! See you tomorrow biwi…Natasha ke shadi ke baad…we will tell our families..ok?

Ram could barely sleep at night..on one side he thought of his Choti- Natasha. She was his pet. Tomorrow she would go away with her husband..he hoped she would be happy in life- Karthik was a nice guy and Ram was sure he would keep Natasha very happy. The Sharmas were wonderful people..especially Priya…his Priya..Mrs Priya Ram Kapoor..that sounded real nice!!!

He could not wait to share this with family..he worried if they would be shocked and angry..the fact that he could not wait anymore..the more they waited, the bigger the wedding would become, because every industrialist, celebrity, politician wanted to be a part of the wedding!! Ram finally decided that this was the best option..maybe they could have a lavish get- together..yuck that sounded so bad..he decided a small reception for his closest business associates and Priya’s friends..and all that was only after their honeymoon…Ram’s thoughts just flew..ahaaaaaaaaa the honeymoon..Gosh that was something he planned!! Poor Priya had no clue..she was going to be in for a big surprise!!

 He hoped she liked all that he got for her..her wedding saree in cream and maroon..intricate zari work..very exclusive. He got a beautiful necklace with pearls and rubies..not that she needed them..his Priya looked gorgeous in anything she wore! She looked radiant and that mehendi did something to him..Ram thought..would the colour deepen? He had heard the women say that the colour of the mehendi reflected the love of the girl’s husband..he smiled thinking of Priya’s mehendi!!

Priya wished everyone goodnight and went into her room..She looked at her hands..Ram..it looked so nice..she was filled with happiness but was also anxious! Tomorrow Natasha would be married..and Ram would announce their plans..how would the family take the news?