Another Half Of Me - Chapter 18

“I knew it,” Sid said slapping his knee. Putting down the glass, he hugged his brother tight. Next, he looked at Roshni and smiled.

Roshni did not know how to react. She was definitely not prepared for this. She looked at Sid and tried to smile but only managed a weak one.

Realising her confusion and shock, Siddha quickly let go of Sid and took Roshni in his arms. She was shaking. Rubbing her back, he whispered in her ears, “You don’t have to say yes. I know you love me and that’s enough for me. You don’t need to get married if you don’t want to.”

At first Roshni felt embarrassed as everyone was looking at her with surprise, but when she heard Siddha, she buried her head more inside his chest straining hard to hear his heart beats. His heart was beating like he had run miles after miles. Her answer was ready.

“I can’t possibly imagine my life without you anymore. When do you want us to get married?” she asked looking straight in his eyes.

Siddha stared at her not believing his ears. She had said yes. For the first time in his life, he had an overwhelming urge to cry. Not with sadness but with joy.

Avoiding her eyes for the first time since they had met, he let go of her and stepped back.

The moment he stepped back, Sid, Amit, Karan and Sudha, Amit’s wife surrounded her, congratulating and hugging Roshni. Only Prashant kept on looking at him realising Siddha was close to tears. He followed Siddha as he went out towards the balcony.

Clutching the railing, Siddha closed his eyes and one tear escaped. He had never thought Roshni would say yes. Now, when she had, he couldn’t believe it.

Prashant placed a hand on shoulders and squeezed. Looking away, Siddha wiped his tears and smiled at him.

“Don’t hide them from her. Marry her as soon as possible before the world starts coming in between,” Prashant said smiling and pulling Siddha in a bear hug.

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They had returned from Amit’s place more than 1 hour ago. He waited for Roshni to finish her bath while he checked some important mails on his laptop. Sighing he was about to close his mail box when one mail caught his eye.

Sandhya!

She was coming back from London next week. His forehead bunched with effort as he started to analyse the situation.

Determination lit up his eyes as he thought of a perfect plan.

It was time for Roshni to meet his family.

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