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Shubh Dhanteras Family.. ✨

Mehra's were moving towards dining area for lunch at Rathores as they insist. But little did they knew they are going to witness...

Mehra's eyes widened seeing Nidhi in a worker's uniform arranging the plates on the dining table for the lunch making Rathores more embarrass then they already was, leaving out Abhiraj who had an amusing smirk plastered on his face.

Nidhi on the other hand was burning in humiliation. She thought they won't recognise her as she didn't go with Rathores for the marriage proposal but what she forgot that Mehras have prior connections with Rathores.

Her mind was thinking various ways to kill Abhiraj but all she can do is think because she didn't have enough power to go against him. Heck no one in the world has as he is quite aware of everyone darkest and deepest secrets. Even his enemies would like to stay away from him knowing his cruelty is no joke.

Ishika just came back after attending a call has no idea what's happening. She tugged Abhiraj hands and gently whispered him "Why is everyone looking weirdly at that kaki"

Ishika knew Nidhi but not by face, she only heard her name, And Abhiraj just passed her his reserved smile and whispered back , "Oh nothing love, she is just repenting her sins."

"What sins?"

"You'll know gradually!", His voice carried a different emotions and Ishu couldn't help but think regarding the possibilities.

Her eyes moved towards Nidhi's back who went back to the kitchen bowing her head in embarrassment. She didn't pry into the matter further. Abhiraj had already told her that this isn't normal family and his relation with his family isn't normal either. She wanted to know but dropped the topic knowing his mood will turn sour whenever that topic arises.

"You need not to be worry, let's have lunch.", Abhiraj said to her but the hidden meaning behind his words is clearly understood by Rathores and all quietly start taking their respective seats followed by Mehras.

Ishika was about to take seat beside her mother but Abhiraj pulled out a head chair beside his seat and affirmed, "Isha, here. The seat is waiting for its queen."

The blood rushed down to her neck and her ears slightly turned pink at his actions and words. She glanced at everyone before walking over to head chair and taking her seat beside Abhiraj mumbling a little "Thankyou"

They soon indulged themselves in food with little chatting here and there. Abhiraj eyes sparkles with amusement seeing Ishika who was looking cute in his eyes while separating shimlamirch (capsicum) from aalu-shimlamirch with a small frown on her face.

"You are adorable Jaan.", Ishika turned her face towards the owner of the voice whose sharp grey eyes were gazing at her like she is the only beautiful girl present in the world.

"Ishu beta, how do you want your wedding and it's pre and post functions to be?"

Agraj question breaking his intense gaze over her, gaining everyone attention who were now waiting for her reply. On the other hand Ishika knew that Abhiraj is a public figure and that too quite popular one but she  want to enjoy her marriage to the fullest.

"Umm..I don't have anything particular in my mind but I don't want to disclose our marriage to public till our reception. Is that okay?"

Abhiraj had already this in his mind. He didn't want any nuisance in his wedding. Though he has direct control of the media, but he didn't want his marriage to be affected.

"If that what you want then it will be done. Only close friends and family members will be invited in your wedding.", Saloni assured her.

"But the marriage will be conducted in the grand style. I don't want to compromise in my grandson's wedding." , Aarti declared

It was like a dream come true for the youngsters of the Rathore family. Enjoying without the surveillance of paparazzi is something they never thought they'd be witness.

"Finally a grand marriage without Paparazzi."

"Yeah. Those soul sucking leeches never let us enjoy our personal moments.", Sanaya added further acknowledging her brother's statement.

"Language!" , Her dadi warned and she nodded her head muttering a small sorry.

Time tick away and soon it was Evening but Mehras were still at Rathores as they all wanted to began preparation regarding their engagement which was about to held after 10 days. Abhiraj had an important meeting to attend so he went back to the company.

Now, They all were sitting in the garden area with pen and papers in their hand noting down the needs for the engagement party and allocating themselves different duties.

" We'll go to shopping day after tomorrow." , Sanaya said after analysing the perfect day for their shopping spree.

"Perfect! Ishu inform this to Hukum also.", Saloni said.

"Ji maa." , She felt odd when saloni called Abhiraj Hukum but she knew there must be a reason behind this. She came out of her thoughts when Sanaya and Jay hold her hand and Jay  said dramatically,

"Bhabhi maa, our work with these oldies are over. Now let's give you the tour of this Aalishan Mahal."

Ishika chuckled and shook her head saying, "Dramebaaz" to which he gave her a sheepish smile.

"We'll start from Garden bhabhi maa and then to the top", Sanaya said and Ishika nodded her head cluelessly.

They were about to start their tour, when they heard loud screeching of many cars infront of them. The window of the middle car slided down and Abhiraj face came into the view.

He took his face out of the car window a little, slightly tilting it sideways and said to Ishika, "Get in the car.", more like ordered.

"Huh?", Ishika was looking at him like a lost kitten which made his heartbeat go crazy and he thought ' ye ladki meri jaan lekar hi manegi.'

He shook his head clearing his thoughts and uttered,

"I said get in the car jaan."

Now his voice was soft and husky.

"But they are giving me a house tour.", She replied indicating towards the young duo.

"They can give you the tour later. Right guys.", His gaze move towards them. They frantically nodded their head and a pout formed on their face but they knew better than to protest.

"Bhabhi maa. We'll give you your next time. Okay."

"Bhabhi maa haan krdo nhi toh bhai hmari chatni bna denge.", Jay whispered in her mind.

"Hmm. But Let me inform mumma first. Wait.", She said and was about to go inform her parents but Abhiraj told her that he had alredy informed and now fastly sit in the car.

Ishika rolled her eyes at his impatience and finally get in the car. As soon the cars then took their pace and she complaint him , "You can't do this Abhi. They were so excited to give me a house tour."

"You look cute while complaining" , he said and winked at her.

Wonderful ways to ignore my complaints.. Anyways..

Heat crawls to her cheeks making her go red but composing herself she said back, "Atleast tell me where are we going?"

"My friends wanted to meet you. All they were doing was throwing tantrums since I told them we are not able to go on trip. So I don't have any another option than this.", He shrugged saying this while his one hand made it way towards her hands taking them in his hold and caressing it.

"We are going on a shopping tomorrow for our engagement.", Ishika randomly said. Her eyes moving back and forth on her hands which were grasped by a veiny ones.

"And?", He questioned

"And you are going to come with us.",

"Who said?" , He turned his head towards her and raised his eyebrows.

"Your jaan." , Ishika blurted out. She didn't knew where this come from but when she thought what she said, she ducked her head down in embarrassment and covered her face with her hands shyly.

When she didn't get any reply, she tried to peek through her fingers secretly only to see him looking at her with an intense gaze and biting his lips to control the smile that is threaten to break on his face.

And finally a chuckle left his mouth when he saw her cute antics. Her heart fluttered hearing his laugh but a whiny look placed on her face thinking the reason of that melodious laugh.

"Not a word Abhi and drive looking on the road." , She whined seeing a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"But I didn't said anything my Jaan." , He teased , giving more focus on his last word.

"Kya h bhagwan. Kidhr fsa Diya." , She mumbled while looking above as God was listening her.

And with their little teasing and cute talks the cars came to halt in front of RATHORE EMPIRE...

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ऐसे न मुझे तुम देखो सीने से लगा लूंगा

तुमको मैं चुरा लूँगा तुमसे दिल में छुपा लूंगा

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