Chapter 541 - Engagement day

Mr. Rajput smiled seeing his son teasing his would be daughter -in - law while his sister teased him "Don't be such a hen pecked husband. If you bend now you willl have to do that for the rest of your life."

She said in a small voice almost in a whisper and Elder Rajput said "Listen to your sister. She is right". Pumpkin was shocked and also surprised and a happy smile spread on her lips. Her grandfather who never treated her as a family nor spoke to her earlier did that all of a sudden that to infront of so many people, it's like he is aknowdging her existence.

Kunal, Barun and Sony are happy while Kokila and Mr. Rajput are literally over the moon. Mrs. Rajput heart sank at this.

Kunal suddenly said to his woman "I will take you home today." He indirectly informed her parents and Mrs. Rajput said immediately "No Kunal, you can't do that. She came with her family. It's not good for you guys to roam around before marriage".

Sony became sad and her parents felt bad. Kunal was angry and he said "What's so wrong about it. I just want to drop her off at home and we are officially engaged now." He was about to continue but Sony held his hand below the table to stop him from arguing any further and Kokilajii also shook her head signalling him to stop.

He knew he shouldn't do that atleast not there with so many relatives and he took a deep breath and calmed down. Mrs Rajput felt embarrassed but she didn't show it on her face. She is good at presenting herself elegantly to others in all kinds of situation.

She smiled and said "No Kunal. You can't talk to me....your mother like that. I didn't mean any ...you know. You are a celebrity and you have to look out for that fame of yours. Fans are scary now a days."

He also said with the same fake smile "I know masaa. I just want to throw a party to my friends and her's and moreover, I don't intend to hide our relationship from others."

Sony is so happy and when he pinched her t.h.i.g.h below the table, she gasped. Her face turned pink and her cheeks felt hot. She didn't dare to look at any of them and sat with his head held down.

Barun said "Bhai, then let's leave early. You have a schedule tomorrow and she has to go to college". and Kunal nodded. Mrs. Rajput sat there with a sullen face expression.

The party ended. Sony and Kunal went to their friends table to spend some time there. They said about the party because Mrs. Rajput is listening and Abhi understood immediately. He agreed readily "Of course, our usual place at 7:00 sharp."

He then looked at Garima and she also nodded "I will be there". She knew Abhi for a very long time and just with a small sign she understood him and played along with them.

She then stood up and said "I need to leave now." and Kunal nodded "Thanks for coming" and she nodded again. She then hugged Sony and said "Once again congratulations dear." She then gave a light polite nod to Barun and he just looked at her.

Kunal said to his brother "I think her manager didn't come, walk her to the car" and she shook her hands saying "No, I am fine. I can go on my own. I drove today so I know where I parked".

Kunal looked at her and asked "You drove yourself today." He then ordered Barun "Ask someone to drive her home. Where's that idiot Abhi ?"

Garima tried to say 'no' but Barun said walking away "This way miss." He sounded so cold and she just followed him. He has that aura that makes others follow his orders no matter what.

Abhi sat there for a while and said to her family "Let's go." Everyone stood up and went to bid farewell to the couple. Kunal said "Where were you all this time ?" and Abhi asked "What happened now ?"

Kunal said "That Garima girl she didn't bring her manager or driver with her. She can't roam around alone. Tell her."

Abhi gave him a look and said "Why should I boy ?" and Kunal replied "Because she is your friend".

Abhi retorted "I didn't invite her here okay and how she comes, it's her choice and has nothing to do with me. And don't ask me to take care of other girls infront of my woman. She will be jealous and will make me suffer later." He laughed.

Kunal shook his head and Abhi explained "Chill, She is a very good and m.a.t.u.r.e girl. She can rake care of herself. I think she didn't want to show her super Star status here and just wanted to be a friend for the cure girl here" he said that looking at Sony and she smiled and Kunal sighed.

Kokila sat on a chair in the living room and she can see the kids talking, laughing and enjoying among themselves. Elder Rajput sat beside her and a servant served him tea and left.

He looked in the direction where his wife is watching and said "You just need your grandchildren. Nothing more."

She said "Obviously, they are my everything and I feel happy seeing them like that." He asked her "But they are not doing anything for us, I mean for our family".

She looked at him and said "As long as they follow their heart and live happily it's enough for me. They don't have to do anything for us and I don't expect anything from them."

He looked at her and she said "I want my kids to live a happy life with good friends and good relations. See them" and he looked towards them "They understand the each other and they don't betray others. Instead they will try to help their friends in need. They lend their shoulders to lean on unlike us their family who stress them over every single issue and dictate them what to do and what not to."

Elder Rajput said "But they are a bad influence for our kids. Too much freedom and no respect for elders. Love marriages and live in relationsh.i.p.s, all messed up private life."