ARJUN's POV:

I am on cloud nine. If happiness has any measure then it is beyond limits.

Finally my girl said 'yes' to this marriage. As soon as papa said this good news, I just want to hug Manvi. Wait, what Manvi. It is actually cute.

But I covered my mountain of happiness just with a smile. Because I cannot go all crazy infront of my parents.

Maa shared this news with Adi Bhai and bhabhi, Ashi too. They were happy that finally I am getting married.

I cannot control my excitement anymore, so I asked papa that can I meet her. Papa and maa gave teasing looks. But to my surprise Manvika accepted to meet tomorrow.

I want to share this most happiest news with my friends. I am more excited to see their reactions. So I texted in our group chat.

Me:

" Come to our usual spot."

Lost enemies(group name) :

"Kya kaand kar diya tune"

(What shit have you done?)

Me :

"Abe chup chap aana."

Lost enemies :

"Better be it serious saala."

Me :

"Mera life ka matter hai yaar."

(It's about my life.)

Lost enemies :

"Acha chal athe hai."

(It's ok we will come)

We all gathered at our usual spot. As usual Gaurav brought beers for all of us.

"Jaldi bata, kya hai woh serious life matter" Karan said sarcastically.

(What is that serious life matter?)

"Abey ae mazak nahi hai, Mera sapna hai", I said to gain attention.

(This is not joke guys. It's my dream.)

"Toh batana ", All said in unison.

(Then tell it.)

"Mera shaadi fix hogay", by that they were shocked.

(My marriage is fixed.)

"Kab? kaise? kiske saath?", Farhan questioned.

(When? how ?with whom?)

"Aaj , maa papa ne Manvika ke saath shaadi fix Kiya", I answered all their questions.

(Today, mom and dad fixed my marriage with Manvika.)

"Acha joke hai. Bas kuch dino mein kaise ho sakti hai ae sab?", Karna said with doubt.

(Good joke. How can this happen in this short period of time?)

"Kyunki Manvika ke papa mere papa ke friend hai", I clarified.

(Because Manvika's father is my dad's friend.)

"Acha chal tumhara sapna toh sach hogaya", Farhan sequel.

(Good then your dream has come true.)

"It's not just my dream, it's my life."

With all this talks and everything we parted our ways. They are really happy for me.

By the time I reached home it is near to midnight. But sleep is nowhere as I am very excited for tomorrow's meeting. I am becoming restless by waiting for tomorrow.

It is finally morning which will be very special and going to be memorable for lifetime because it's our first official meeting.

Maa is suprised by looking at me who is all ready. I am wearing white shirt with grey pants. Matching them with white Nike sneakers and my special watch which is gifted by my dadu.

Usually I wake up late but today I cannot wait anymore.Maa gave me teasing looks. I had my breakfast and started my journey towards my destination to my manvi.

My second love ,my car Maserati Levante which is my baby for which I have waited for 5 Months to get it. I started my car and reached the cafe in which I made a reservation.

By my observation I came to know that Manvika don't like crowded places. So I made a reservation of whole terrace area of the cafe so she can be comfortable and we can talk in peace. Even the view from terrace is very soothing and serene.

I have settled in the chair and scrolling through my phone. As I pre intimated the waiter that when she comes send her to terrace. As this cafe belongs to one of my friend, so it is comfortable.

As the wind passes a pleasant fragrance of floral scent hit my nostrils which is very soothing. As I turned to it's owner, there she is timidly walking towards me. There is no one except you idiot my mind mocked.

My eyes were just stuck on her, I realised that I am holding my breath or maybe forgot to breath. Her mid waist length hair which are dancing on the tune of wind and baby hair falling on her face. The most beautiful eyes which made me drown in them. She is fair but not too fair.All these are mesmerizing me.

She is wearing peach color suit which is adorning her petite figure. She is the fairy which straight came from heaven. I don't know why I feel she is too innocent for this world.

Right now I am feeling like bloody teenager who is looking at his crush but she is going to be my wife. I came out of my gaze as she is looking confused at my constant stare. Fuck I should not make her feel uncomfortable. So I stood up to receive her.

"Hello Manvika...!I am Arjun Ahuja", I greeted her. It's so casual.

"Hello...!", she wished back with nervousness maybe. I Made her seated . By the time waiter has arrived to take order.

"First let's order something for us."

"Ok ", she nodded.

"What do you want to have?", I asked her.

"Coffee is fine."

"Ok then extra strong expresso, one crossiant, one strawberry Mousse cake", I ordered.

I think she is nervous or I don't know but her answers are in mostly one word. But it doesn't matter at least she is responding.

I can make her fall for me. Either she don't have any choice. She chooses it either lovely husband or caging one.

"Are you ok with this marriage? As all things happened in haste ", I questioned her.

"Yes I am ok with this marriage ", she replied in short.

Here I am trying to build conversation, she is just giving short replies.

I have craved to talk with her for hours, holding her in my arms and safe guard her. As I am busy in my thoughts our order has arrived. She just took coffee.

"These all are for you , not just coffee ", I offered her.

"Mmm I am fine with coffee...!"

She is in her deep thoughts by zoning out.

"If you want to ask anything you can ask me without hesitation ",I assured her.

"I am concerned about my studies and career", she kept her concerns.

"Manvika you have all freedom to do whatever you want and it's your life, you have all rights on it. I just want to be behind you, support you. I want to be a part of all your good and bad times in future and protect you from every evil thing.Don't ever think that this marriage is going to restrict you." I clarified her doubts or concerns about her future.

"Thank you ", she muttered.

Most of the time I was talking and she is replying. I am ready to talk more if it is her.

We decided to part our ways. I insisted to drop her back. First she denied but I want to spend more time with her so I convinced her.

Maybe she will be the only person I don't get irritated or bored of talking.

I opened passenger door for her and we both settled in the car. She is looking out of the window. I am having glances at her.

"By the way when your college is going to reopen?", I want to know this.

"Just two days back my exams were completed and I am going to stay for one month ", she elaborated.

But to her unknown within this month I am planning to get married to her. I cannot stay away from her for too long.

We reached her house. I opened the door for her. She invited me in but I politely said no. As I am going to come tomorrow.

"Tomorrow my family is going to come for fixing marriage date", I informed her

"Ok", she nodded. Firstly shocked.

By looking at her until she went in I returned back.

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MANVIKA'S POV :

I am not interested in this meeting but I have to. Without any interest I got ready and Bhai dropped me at cafe and informed me to call if something is wrong.

I hate you Arjun because of you I am going through all this. By cursing him I moved in. Waiter directed me , after reaching top of the building the view is actually beautiful and scenery is awesome.

Good taste Mr.Ahuja. But whole area is empty, may be this rich brat reserved it. As he was only present I assumed him to be Mr. Spoiled brat. To my unknown I am giving names to him.

There devil is sitting. But he is hellbound handsome with light beard , sharp jaw line which is sharper than my maths. Hair with light curls and those eyes which can Pierce through your soul. When he came near me I realised he has well built body maybe spent half of his life in gym. I am very short infront of him although I am 5'5. He would be around 6 or 6'2. His strong manly cologne of cedar wood hit my senses.

He stood up by noticing my presence. He is just staring at me. I felt more self conscious by his pervert stare. Pervert. But as a gentle man he pulled chair for me but this doesn't count. I still hate him.

I feel anxious around strangers but to my surprise around him I am busy in cursing. He initiated the conversation, but I am very bad at engaging or talking with people. With Neha I am a chatterbox.

We placed our order, but he ordered many. I thought they were for him. But he ordered them for me.

He was talking about random things but I am not getting bored of his conversation.

But suddenly he asked me 'are you ok with this marriage?'. At the moment I want to shout to him that I am compelled to accept this marriage. It is my helplessness.

I cannot do this. Concern about my studies is not settling well with me. So I decided to ask this to him. But his reply made me turn soft for him.

At the moment I felt he is genuine but what if it is all his facade? What if he turns out like maa? All this things bothering me.

I thought to ignore all this atleast for a moment when he is showing interest and putting efforts in making this meeting to be pleasant and cheerful.

He is treating me like I am an important person that he knows from years. We decided to return. We both moved out of cafe.

Which catched my eyes is his car which is screaming luxury. Actually I am not fond of cars but this is really amazing. He opened door for me.

We started the drive. I cannot meet my eyes with him maybe shyness. So I thought to look out. He is taking glances at me.

We finally reached my home. He again opened door for me. May be trying to act like a gentle man. Out of manners I invited him in. But thank god he didn't come in.

What he said next made me freeze at my spot.

That is fixing of marriage date. What,that soon we are getting married. No , no I need some time.