Two days later, Vaishali contacted Vikram. Vikram dared to ask directly what he wanted to talk to her about because the little clue that Ahana gave him that day. "Vaishali! my engagement took place before yours due to some situations but my marriage will be definitely after your wedding?"
Vaishali replied, "Then, you have to become a Saint, my dear friend"
"No problem, Ahana will agree for that too" he laughed.
"Vicky, I wish to talk to you live but I decided not to waste your time so this phone call."
Vikram said, "All right... Tell me Vaishali. Hopefully, it was an important news"
"Is that so? Vicky! Help me to arrange a small party"
"Party? What's special?" Vikram asked excitedly.
"Suspense Vicky" replied her.
"Hey Vaishu! Saying suspense and all. What the news is! I'm glad if you share with me" said Vikram.
"Yeah Vicky... This would be great news for you definitely. I miss our Dhruv this time."
"What to do? Our Dhruv's presence will be all around, Vaishu... hmm... the thing that makes me most happy is your marriage, Vaishu" said Vikram genuinely.
"Now it is the time for that, Vicky. This party is to introduce my boyfriend" said Vaishali made Vikram in shock.
"Wow! Seriously... Super Vaishu. I can't believe seriously. Very happy for you and Who is that lucky person? You had come from Mumbai with a decision, right?" Chuckled Vikram.
"No Vicky ... I came from Mumbai blankly only but here Ahana clarify and cleared my track" said her.
"Oh Really? Love at first sight?" Vikram asked eagerly.
"I will not say. Everything is suspense" they hung up after a short conversation.
******
Vikram arranged the party with the help of Shiva. Vikram chose a beautiful room as per Vaishal's wishes and decorated with flowers and twinkling colorful lights. Shiva checked out all the food items and soft drinks mentioned by Vikram. Shiva's was browsing with a smile on his face so as not to show outside. Every second pass like a hell to him.
Shiva felt happy for Vikram and Ahana as a couple longing to be fulfilled. He also shared the joy that exist on their faces. Shiva, who saw Vaishali thought to himself that it was his heartfelt congratulations on the fulfillment of her love and moved away from there and remained in Vikram's view.
Vaishali first thanked those who were there to start the party today and said, "Everyone here was looking forward to my wedding. I have chosen my life partner and I would like to introduce him to you and honor him."
Vaishali was carrying that big bouquet and stretched out in front of Shiva who was staring at her with wet eyes. She proposed her love with tears from her eyes.
Unexpectedly, a drop of tears fell on from Shiva's right eye and he stared at her in shock. Vikram's stood shocking on the one hand and joy on the other hand "Shiva! What a look... Express your love" Ahana encouraged him.
Shiva received from her with a small smile, "Thank you Vaishali for understanding my... love... Love you so much Vaishali"
"When did this love story happen that I didn't know anything? Somehow I am very happy" said Vikram happily.
Vaishali offered to tell Vikram about her love story after the party was over.
Few minutes later, Vaishali shared her love amidst the twinkling lights as she sat next to Shiva and Vikram sat next to Ahana.
"Vicky... you know how frustrated I was when my wedding was stopped two days before. I had undergone depression and heart broken at that time because of dad's death. It's been about six months since I received the unnamed letter. There written, I shouldn't worry; my real pair will come to me for sure at right time;"
I have received letters like this many times. I'm not exaggerating and I thought someone is playing this game with my feelings. I didn't wish to find the unnamed person too, the hatred towards marriage. The letter started reaching me during Valentine's Day, my birthday and important days too. I understood the vitality of those words written in the letter day by day. However, I am reluctant to accept because I do not have the strength to bear another disappointment. Usually in those letters there written "I will show my identity in front of you only if you like me and your heart search me. I have been expecting a reply from you many times to the address I am sending but everytime I am getting disappointment.
It is usually written that "If you don't have any feelings for my words then I don't show my identity in front of you to hurt you" I didn't response as years passed I rarely received letter but I would have been started waiting for the letters without my consent. I had been disappointed many times expecting many times.
I didn't receive the letter at first in the morning when you came for my last birthday and then it came in the evening. Something... Unknown feelings blossomed inside me and I love the feelings. Only then I did develop my love day by day, Vicky. Not a single letter reached me after Dhruv's death.
my mind longed to find the face behind that letter that had comforted me so many times, Knowing all of my joys and sorrows. It began to dawn on me that the one who knew my sorrows could definitely be your friend or friend of Dhruv. I came here this time to find out who he is. I wanted to ask you for help, Vicky but I couldn't even come near you because of your busy shedule. Later that day, Ahana was the one who helped me identify my romantic monarch."
"Ahana? How?" Vikram and Shiva were surprised to hear that.
"Yes, It's Ahana, when she was cleaning the house that day. She found the letter that I had accidentally lost, with a written words on the outside cover. By seeing the outer cover itself, Ahana identified Shiva's handwriting. You know what? Already, I like many of Shiva's traits. I myself have thought many times Vicky that the wife who comes to Shiva is the luckiest one. That Blessed woman is me! It was confirmed at your wedding engagement. Every time I talked to Shiva that day I found his love.
A
hana asked me the reasons for this sudden change as I came from Mumbai with a big burden and after finding the man behind the letter, I was in extreme Joy mood. I told Ahana everything. She too said, On that day that Shiva confessed his one side love feelings in the form of pain. Today is the day I have chosen as I don't want to give pain for too long" said Vaishali with a small curve in her lips. All the others where very happy today after Dhruv's death.
*****
Their love nurtured day by day. With the support of Vikram, Both the families made Shiva's and Vaishali's dream comes true. Vaishali got married to Shiva on the desired day. Vidharth with his wife and infant (daughter) came to India. They took part in their wedding.
Within a week of their marriage, Vikram Ahana's marriage took place. The pair who was tied in heaven got married. The family was overjoyed to see the unity between Vidharth's wife and Vikram's wife.
Next morning ....
"V... Vicky ... I will look after your company for a month. You enjoy the trip" said Vidharth handed the tickets to him.
"No problem brother, I will take care of it."
"You have handled my business too for years. How could I stay quiet not even doing this? Ahana and you are like Tom and Jerry in the office, use this one month and start your life after you both get to know each other better" Vidharth smiled.
Vikram rubbed his beard and looked at his brother and said, "Ha ha... How do you know we used to behave as a mouse and a cat?" He asked excitedly.
"Did you think I am careless person when coming to you? I have doubt on your change during the trade conference itself so I sent Ahana on my behalf. This love is what I was expecting from months ago" he said, handing those tickets in Vikram's hand with a smile.
"Two couple tickets?" asked Vikram looking at it.
"One for you and another for Shiva."
"Thank you brother" Vikram smiled.
The next day the two couples flew to Mauritius. There are many tourist sites to look around and enjoy.
Vikram looked at Shiva and said, "Shiva, I don't agree with you being my PA anymore. You can be the MD of Vaishali's Company. You have all the talent for that."
"You are right" Ahana said. Vaishali smiled and looked at Shiva.
"I'm more proud to be Vikram's Sir PA than being an MD. Sir! I'm married and I might become father soon. Don't make me an unemployed graduate, sir" he concluded and everyone laughed.
"Vaishali, what should I do?" Vikram asked.
"Vicky, I have no problem. I fell in love with PA Shiva"
"Yes but..." Vikram lengthened.
"Nothing, Vicky."
"Okay then isn't it hard to take care of your business in Mumbai?" asked Vikram.
"Hmm... We have decided to close the company in Mumbai and open it here. I will took my mom here so that Shiva's mom would get good company. Even, I will be with Shiva, if I was here. Then, You are here. No problem of starting business here" said Vaishali.
"Good idea," said Vikram.
"Why don't you people arrange round table conference at home to talk about business at home? Is it that place to talk about?" Said Ahana and Everyone laughed.
"Yeah, right!" Vaishali joined with Ahana.
"Hey Shiva ... take care of your wife" Vikram said.
The love of the two couples in a happy atmosphere became a treasure throughout the day as they spoke with their eyes, occasionally rubbed their hands, fed each other and captured so many realistic photos.
They started their life with so much of love. They understood each other, they fought, they love, they played etc and at the end of every day the two love couples flew in sky without wings.
Five years later,
In the ever-vibrant house, Ahana recites the Tamil alphabet to her four-year-old son, Dhruvan. Vikram, who came from the office, saw the tightness on his wife's face and admired his son's mischievous demeanor.
"Dhruv beta, Why are you still having your book in your hands even after seeing your Dad? Are you scared of your mother who is holding the stick?" Asked Vikram raising his brows.
To which Ahana replied, "Today, I went to his school. Every teacher complained about his studies. This is all because of you" Ahana's face dulled.
"Leave Ahana, I am not even an average student during my school days. Hopefully, you might also an average student so our boy will be like this. We don't want to force him. He will study once he get interested" said Vikram.
"He... He... Even my Mom, didn't study well!" Dhruvan eyes blink beautifully looking at his mom.
"YeS baby. Your mom pass 10th grade somehow. Isn't she live like the queen? Studies have no impact on future" Vikram looked at Ahana and said.
"My God! It's very hard to make him study and you are making him worst" said Ahana twisting her lips.
"Ahana, Don't worry! It's our duty to find his talent and encourage him. It will be more than enough. He will learn the rest. He is just a KG kid and you no need to bother as he was not going to write IAS exam by tomorrow" said Vikram. Ahana starred at Vikram and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
"Super Dad..." Dhruvan hung on Vikram's shoulder.
***
Vikram's family and Vaishali's family used to meet at Dhruv house once a month. They will return home after spending a whole day there. Vaishali and Shiva have two children (both girls). Dhruvan would play well with those kids until he was three years old and now he would just play for a while and then go around Dhruv's house.
He has repeatedly asked his father to fill the swimming pool in front of Dhuru's house with water. The only thing Vikram didn't do for his son is this. Dhuvan would ask the reason sometimes but Vikram could tell only after he grew up.
As the time for lunch reached, Ahana searched Dhruvan. Shiva and Vaishali also tried to find Dhruvan. Vikram searched everywhere in upstairs and finally opened Dhuru's room. What he saw there made him shudder. For a minute Vikram who saw his son froze on the spot not only him but also Ahana, Shiva and Vaishali. Dhruvan didn't even notice them. Dhruvan was playing with the ball hitting the wall with a racquet. Tears of joy filled in Vikram's eyes. Vaishali looked at Vikram and said "Vicky, our Dhruv hasn't left us anywhere. He is living in the form of our Dhruvan." Unable to stop the tears, Vikram ran to his son, knelt down and hugged him.
Ahana went inside to comfort her husband. Vikram said "Ahana! Our Dhruvan is interested in table tennis as like my Dhruv. See the fire in his eyes. Now, you leave the worry about our son. I will take him to training class tomorrow. My son will reach the height my friend wished to reach.This Vikram will definitely help my son to reach" he concluded.
To which Dhruvan replied "Super Dad" Everyone was amused. After lunch, Vikram and everyone came in front of the swimming pool.
"Aww... Super. Thanks Vaishu aunty. Do you know what? My dad refused to do my wish and you done it" Dhruvan said as he got down from Vikram's shoulder and went down to the swimming pool filled with water accompanying Shiva's two children. (Vaishali made Dhruvan's small wish comes true)
"Dhruv, come out... Don't play in the water!" Said Ahana.
Vikram stood near the edge of the swimming pool and said, "kids, enough playing in water, come out."
"Dad! Why are you standing there? Don't you know swimming? If not I will teach you" Dhruvan's words reminded Dhruv's words and its echoed in Vikram's ears "Hey Vicky, come on. Let me teach you swimming"
Vikram looked at Ahana. Ahana replied "Sorry, I didn't tell you as you don't like swimming. Dhruvan is learning swimming in his school"
Vikram uttered the words from his heart, "Every actions of Dhruvan reminds me my Dhruv. My Dhruv is with us."
Then the next day,
Vikram joined his son in table tennis coaching. Dhruvan was increasing his skill in the game day by day. Everyone in Vikram's kingdom lived a prosperous and happy life without any shortcomings. Also, Dhruv is living in our hearts, haunting them and us in some form. Dhruv had been the undisputed king of the sport and Vikram, the undisputed king of the trade for years.
The End!
Hi friends....
I am very happy to finish this story. I wrote this story till April 1st, then that day evening I was admitted in hospital for delivery. My little princess born on April 2nd after that I was very busy. Sorry for the late update. Hope you understand.
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With lots of love
Udhaya Vivek.