Falling in love after Marriage

Chapter 16

Prabhu's POV

I never expected Nandhini would be such an amazing woman. We went to three dates so far. She behaved very nicely and I think she is the one. It's so easy to hang out with her like a friend. I like that fact.

She had the patience to listen to me while I speak about my family, which is actually a lot. If she has the patience to listen, then she would be flexible for the family.

Her dressing style is so modern but her character is so good to pinpoint that as a flaw in her. Also, she told that she has to wear highly modern dresses like a walking advertisement for her boutique.

We spoke about her friends. She has a big group of friends and she told me that she has to behave very friendly to everyone, it would indirectly benefit her business. She told me about the important business meetings held on Saturday evenings.

I got a call from her. I was so happily speaking with her until I heard the irritating continuous ringing of the doorbell sound. I decided to give a piece of mind to whomever there, disturbing me. But at the moment I opened the door, I, was the person who wants to be swallowed by the earth.

Embarrassing!

Guilty!

Anger towards myself!

How on the earth did I forget to pick up my parents? Even my amma called me a few hours earlier to inform about their departure! Damn me!

I immediately disconnected the call telling Nandhini that I would call her later. Now, I have to face the music from Janaki and my parents. Like I thought Janu started to scold me.

"Mama, have you heard about the call waiting option in mobile? If not, let me enable that option on your mobile. So that next time, it will help you to look at the reality in front of your dreamland. And also we need not worry about you or your parents need not wait for their son who totally forgot about their arrival." she said every word evilly just to tease me.

I didn't mean to forget their arrival. Hum. I glared at her and looked at my parents apologetically.

Fortunately, my amma supported me.

"Hey Janu ma, leave it. Don't tease him too much. He might not notice the time, otherwise, usually, he had been waiting for us before we reach the bus stop. Now go and prepare some coffee. Let us freshen up in the meantime."

But Janu didn't want to leave the topic.

"Athai, someone has to speak the truth. And the truth is always bitter. Now you go and get freshen up, I will go and make you Janu's special coffee."

My amma sighed and entered the guest room, followed by my appa.

She entered the kitchen and started to make coffee.

I followed her. She would have shown some mercy. Why is she making this a big deal? It's a big deal. I accept. But she need not get so annoying. T

"Hey Janu, I have enough supplies. You can make coffee for yourself too."

"My dear mama, I am making coffee only for us. We are the guests. And I am not making coffee for any lazy ass here."

I noticed her taking only three cups from the shelf. I thought because of anger on me she decided not to have anything for herself. But I should have kept my mouth shut. (Sigh) Now she is calling me 'Lazy ass'. She never spoke to me like this.

"Me? Lazy ass? Janu! What has gotten into you?"

"I am perfectly fine. You are the person whose preference changed to his girlfriend from his parents."

Oh my God! She thought this is all because of my new relationship. Partly that is the reason. But now I could understand her weird behaviour. I feel so guilty.

"Really really sorry ma. I didn't mean to do it. But time flew whenever I speak with her. If I had noticed the time, I would..."

Before I could finish, Janu cut off me in the middle of the sentence.

"Haan yes mama, IF you had noticed the time... IF you had remembered about your parents... But you had not. I already spoke to you about this. Never repeat this again. Or else I would have to do research about torturing you"

Research to tortures me!

Ah! My dear Janu, you can't torture your lovable ones. I know it very well. :)

"I will not do this again Janu. And you can't hurt me ma. So your research will be a failure."

But her expression changed to a challenging one.

"Overconfidence is not at all good mama. It's your misinterpretation about me. Do you need samples?

Easy!

I can add chilli powder and pepper powder in your shampoo and body spray... You can have some 'hot' experience

Or

I can add some soya sauce to your coffee decoction... 'Great start to the morning'

Or

I can empty the tube of toothpaste into your shoes to ensure you have uncomfortable walk the whole day...

Or... "

Woah!

I have to be very careful with her. Weirdest and worst tortures I ever heard. I am amused by her ideas. But a big NO THANKS. I cut her in middle not able to listen to her list.

"Enough ma... Enough... I am very sorry Janu madam. Please don't do anything like this"

Finally, she smiled.

Then, she prepared coffee for us. But she declined to eat dinner with us and to drive her back. I later got a call from Vidhu to get her version of shoutings and bits of advice.

I am sooooo happy for my parent's visit. The rest of the night passed with nice dinner I prepared for them with lots of talks.

After I made sure my parents are asleep, I texted the whole thing to Nandhini to excuse myself from not calling her. But she immediately called me to apologize for keeping me busy. I told her not to worry, still, she felt very bad and asked me to apologize on her behalf, to my parents.

She also asked permission to come to the airport to send off them. This is what I like about her. She doesn't take me for granted. I discussed the importance of my family with her, to which she sweetly assured to treat them like her own family.

I don't know whether I love her but I like her. She became a good friend figure. And next week we are planning on going for dinner. I am going to ask her opinion and if she has positive feelings, then big YES for the marriage proposal. I already prepared her by telling that we have to make a decision in the next meeting.

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We are at the airport to send off my parents for their trip. Janu and Vidhu came to my apartment after finishing their classes to spend some time with our parents and to help them. Yesterday Akash came to visit them and we had a great time.

Nandhini talked to my parents over the phone last night but unfortunately, she couldn't meet them personally because she had some important work to do. She felt very bad for not being able to come.

My parents were very excited. We helped to do all the formalities and bid them bye. I already asked them to update us every once in a while. And gave them two copies of the flight tickets, hotel tickets, guide details and every other detail which I felt they might require, just in case of any emergencies.

After confirming the flight departure, I drove Vidhu and Janu to their hostel and then reached my apartment. I got a call from Nandhini after few minutes and we spoke till we felt sleepy. If you ask me about what we spoke, I have no idea. But we are chatting for hours with a comfortable continuous flow.

I got a call from my parents and lots of photos flooding in my w******p inbox. They are enjoying it. We are so happy for them.

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The day has come. Today I have a dinner date with Nandhini. Even though I pretty much positive about her answer, I am very nervous about it. There are currently so many what ifs running in my mind.

We decided to meet at The Waterfall restaurant in Vadapalani. It is a theme based restaurant with delicious food variety. Akash suggested the restaurant.

As usual, I went to the restaurant 15 minutes earlier. I am wearing Yellow kurta type shirt with blue jean.

I am wearing Yellow kurta type shirt with blue jean

I learnt Nandhini loves pink roses. So I got them a bunch. I was mentally rehearsing the important thing to be discussed... in the best possible way.

But all my mind and body froze at the sight of her. She is soo gorgeous in her SAREE. It suits her very well. She gave me a breathtaking smile and came towards me. She greeted me. I came back to my senses. OMG! I gave her the flowers.

"You are so gorgeous in saree

"You are so gorgeous in saree. You must wear it often you know"

She is smiling ear to ear. Oh God! Her smile! Her eyes!

"I am flattered, Prabhu. But Saree is not my type. Today I wore it only for you. I am so happy all my hard work to drape this thing paid off. And sorry for not meeting your parents. I had to sign an important deal with my supplier."

"Hey it's okay Nandhini. Don't worry. My parents are so understanding."

She just nodded. Our silence is broken by the waiter. We placed our order.

Okay, Prabhu. Don't beat around the bush.

Breath in...

Breath out...

"Ah... Hmmm... Nandhini... We already discussed it. Have you made your.. decision..?"

Her face turned serious. She took a deep breath which caused my heart beats raising. She then replied.