Part 11

“ What is happening here ? “ Shubman stared at the duo on the floor with narrowed eyes as He wasn't liking the closeness between them and he couldn't decipher why ?

Ishan pushed Mayank aside from him and tried to stand up but as if destiny was playing some joke with him , he again slipped, hitting his head by the corner of the bed .

“ Ouch mummyy “ Ishan held his forehead, wincing at the pain . Shubman sighed and crouched down to his level to check upon the wound .

“ Why are you so clumsy? “ Shubman scolded Ishan and Ishan pouted, making a crying face .

“ It's all because of you ! “ Ishaan said , pointing his index finger at him as Shubman rolled his eyes and stood up to get the first aid from the staff  as little blood was oozing out from the wound .

Ishan winced seeing the tiny amount of blood on his finger while Abhishek who was confused about what was going on trudged towards Ishan and in his haste to reach Ishan , his shoulder bumped into Mayank.

“ Don't you have eyes? “ Mayank yelled at Abhishek but he didn't turn around to face him , instead bent down to Ishan's level .

“ Actually I have an eye defect in which I can't see idiotic homo sapiens, “  Abhishek coolly retorted . Ishan looked at Abhishek then at Mayank forgetting his pain momentarily as he was more worried about The union of Abhishek and Mayank.

They have been literally fighting at each single opportunity in the office and if it wasn't for the office , they probably would have beaten each other .

Now , in Rajasthan they don't have any restrictions and they might as well kill each other.

“You must haven't seen yourself ever then considering you're the most stupid person I have ever known “ Mayank's edges fell downward showcasing false empathy for the other male.

Abhishek scoffed and to rile Mayank he decided not to give any attention to him and focused on Ishan .

“ Ish, are you okay ?" Abhishek asked, his heart twitched seeing the dried up blood on Ishan's forehead.

Seeing the worry filled eyes of Abhishek, Ishan blinked. “ Ah it's okay. It's not much “ ishan said attempting to lessen the worry in Abhishek’s eyes

Mayank glanced at the duo and sighed , irritated by Abhishek's presence. Also , He knows how clumsy Ishan is and these kinds of injuries are not an unusual thing for him , he didn't react much over this .

His chain of thoughts broke, hearing the sound of the door opening as Shubman came inside the room with a first aid box in his hand .

Shubman's eyes narrowed again as he again found another guy close to Ishan . He walked to them and asked the man to move aside .

“ What took you so long huh! Should I call your manager and complain about how slow his employees are working” Abhishek yelled at Shubman , thinking he’s one of the staff as he was wearing white shirt and black pants which was the dress code of the staff. Nevertheless, Shubman sighed before pushing Abhishek aside himself.

Ishan and Mayank both gasped at Abhishek's statement. Did Abhishek just call Shubman a staff ? They both couldn't believe how Abhishek even came to that conclusion because Shubman literally gave off a princely aura .

Shubman took off a fresh cotton pad and put it directly on Ishan's forehead making him yelp at the sudden burn . " Ouch ,it's hurting!"

Shubman rubbed the bruised area , cleaning off the blood . “ It's not even that big bruise that's it's hurting you too much “

“ My bruises , my pain, my hurt. Who are you to decide how much it should hurt and how are you even a doctor?You don't have a cent of consideration. I feel sorry for you patient– ahh!   “

Ishan cried out as Shubman ignored him ,carefully applied medicine on his bruise and applied a bandaid over it . “ It's done”

“ Uh Mister, who are you ?”Abhishek asked after realizing that the guy was definitely not a staff member here and is known by Ishan .

Before Shubman could say anything, Ishan took the initiative to introduce him .

“ He is– “

“ I am his husband, “ Shubman uttered with authority, making every person in the room go silent.

“How can you say that !? “

“ What ? “

Ishan and Abhishek both said simulationeously while Mayank was enjoying the drama unfolding in front of him from the corner .

“ We are literally getting married in 4 days and  I don't see anything wrong in my statement  “  Shubman frowned as Ishaan huffed and threw his hands in the air .

“We aren't married yet ! “

“ We are getting married though but whatever you say, “ Shubman said ,emphasizing on the married part . He was still sour about the scene he witnessed earlier .

“ And who are they ?” Shubman questioned Ishan as Ishan rolled his eyes before saying. “ They are my friends ! Do you have any problem with that !?”

“ No .”Shubman said and left the room without saying anything else .

Abhishek glanced at the door from where Shubman just went away , his heart constricting but he tugged a smile to hide the sadness he felt.

He wished to be in Shubman's place .

Saying that he had to take a rest , he went to his own room . Mayank caught the flick of sadness on Abhishek's face but couldn't conclude why Abhishek went away instead of staying with ishan considering he never left a chance to be with him .

Is it because… ?

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Shubman sighed out after reaching his room and placed his hand on his waist .

“ This boy ! “

Shubman had never felt that kind of emotion before and he never wished to get it again .

He had always been a calm person but at that moment he wanted to punch someone or do anything to get the guy away from Ishan's proximity.

“What is happening to me ? “

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“Woah, that was pure cinema huhh . Jealous main lead uff . I am telling you Gdlj is better than anything “ Mayank laughed and put his hand around Ishan's shoulder .

“ Please! Why would he be jealous ? Kuch bhi mat bolo “ ishan grumbled and scoffed.

Mayank smirked, “ please did you look at His face? Dude that was priceless”

“ Kya apko pata hai ? “

“ Kya ? “

“ Ki ap officially pagal ho gye ho! “ Ishan glared at him and removed Mayank’s hands off him . “Pagal mai nahi but ap zaroor hone wale ho… “ Mayank teased him and Ishan made a crying face at him, indicating to him to stop whatever he was doing. When Ishan's room door creaked open and Mrs Kishan came in their view.

Mrs Kishan's eyes widened at the mess in the room , cushions were thrown everywhere. Bedsheets were nowhere to be found , the duvet was on the floor and in the middle stood there – Ishan and Mayank.

They both gulped down the bile formed in their throat . Sweat drops formed on their forehead as they stood there like a thief who was caught red handed.

“ Hey bhagwan! Ye kya halat banayi rakhi hai tum dono  is room ki !? Itna padhane likhane  ka kya faida jab tum dono ke andar kuch salika hi nahi hai ! Itna Ganda kon karta hai room ! Bechare masoom janwaro se seekho . Jaha baithte hai waha at least saaf karke baithte hai . '' Mrs Kishan scolded them as they both stood there , listening to the lecture, bowing their heads .

“ Mummy wo-”  . “ Kya mummy!? “

“ Wo ye maine nahi . Is Mayank ne kiya hai “ Ishan pointed his index in Mayank Direction , putting the blame on him .

“ Haw jhoota maine nahi . Ye ishan ne hi Kiya hai “

Mayank chided , mirroring Ishan's action.

“ You started it ! "Ishan said, tilting his head .

“ But you also took part in it! “ Mayank glared .

“ Still you started it ! “

“Stop quarreling ,  you both ! It doesn't matter who did it and most– ishan what happened to your head ? “ Mrs stopped in her speech as soon as her eyes fell on the bandaid on Ishan's forehead.

“ Nothing, I just fell “

“ Isiliye kehti hu dekhke chala karo but nahi tumhe to Sara din bas phone pe dhyan Dena rehta hai !”

“ Mummy” ishan whined at the accusations.

” What?  Am I saying something wrong? “

“ Nahi aap  kaha galat hote ho… “ he sighed realizing there is no point in arguing with his mother .

“ Hmm but leave it aside.  Go to the diner and have breakfast. After that you also have to go to the prosperity boutique and get your haldi’s outfit . “

She said as Ishan's face immediately fell down .

“ Mummy can't you ask someone else to go ? “ he suggested, hinting to his mother to ask those good for nothing cousins of his to go and get the outfit.

“ Accha thike Mai khud hi chali jaati hu tum yahi rehna ! “

Yrr ye mummy ye wala card kyu play kar deti hai ap?

“ Arey mummy! Accha chala jaunga Mai khud hi “ he said and looked at Mayank who swiftly moved his head away making it clear he isn't going anywhere with him .

Dost bhi kaise kaise hai mere !

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“Mom, how am I supposed to go !? The hotel is  located at the outskirts and that boutique you're talking about is literally 50 km away ! “

“ Beta they are the best in their profession “

“ But mom !” Ishan whined not wanting to travel to such a destination for a simple kurta !

Ek Peele kurte ke liye mai 50 km travel karunga? Kabhi nahi !

“Offo what's making my ishu frustrated? “ Mrs Gill cooed after seeing the cute frustrated expression on Ishan's face .

She was just talking to some of their relatives when she saw Ishan and Mrs Kishan from the horizon fussing over something.

“ Ah aun– I mean mummy ji . It's nothing! “ ishan denied awkwardly

“ Hm if you're saying nothing then it's definitely something . Tell me “ Mrs Gill persuaded them and finally after a few minutes they told her what the problem was.

“ Bas itni si baat baat thi . You can take one of the cars, after all everything is yours now  “ Mrs Gill said as blush crept on Ishan's cheek .

Mrs Kishan, who knew his son’s driving skills declined the offer . He literally drives as if he is in a race and wants to get the first position. Moreover he isn't familiar with the roads here .

Mrs Kishan was scared about his son's safety when Shahneel also joined them . Greeting Mrs Kishan and Ishan , she turned towards her mother.

“Mom, I am going to my friend's house ! will be back by 5 pm “ neel informed as Mrs gill nodded at her in approval.

“ Wait Ishan, you can go with Neel . She will drop you off before going to her friend's house , won't she ?“ Mrs Gill bartered .

“ Obviously mom is that even a question. Ishan where is your destination? “ Neel asked excitedly to have a ride with Ishan . She really liked the boy who was standing there with doe-like eyes .

“ Prosperity “ Ishan Stated however Shahneel lips went downwards as she realized that his and her destination are completely in a different route .

“ Um, actually prosperity is in the complete south of my friend's house ….. but Ishan can go there with Shubi. I heard him saying that he is going to vedanta and prosperity literally came to his destination. “ Shahneel said and she felt like she just solved some calculus questions .

While Ishan's mood turned acidic hearing Shubman's name as he was still not over the morning drama .

Me ? Going with that rude man ? Never ! .

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Author's note;

Gosh even I don't know what I have been writing but at least I wrote something. ( something is definitely better than nothing)

Actually My mind isn't working properly after the last csk vs RCB match . The heartbreak is too heartbreaking yrr  . Although I am happy for RCB but still yrr it was  most probably Dhoni’s last match and my heart just wants another definitely not moment . Nevertheless even if it's his last match he made sure to make it count just like always does...

Alas! The journey was beautiful but the ending wasn't what quite I hoped for but nonetheless here comes to an end of an e p i c era . 💛