Chapter 3 : Wedding Bells

Since his childhood, Vaibhav was more close to his friends than to anyone else. After his mother's demise, he left for England for further education where he met these gangs. He never thought he would let anyone break the cell he concreted. 

No matter how the days were either good or worst these people always stay by his side making sure not to leave him in grief and agony for his mother. Being an only child , he was pampered and loved by his mother which lead him to bewildered on her demise. The friends whome he called as his family were the one to pull him out of those memories which haunted him on loss of his mother.

They understand and find solace in each other. No matter how much they fight they all will end up together as always. Ranveer is the one who always stick to his sides at the end.

The bounding they share is more of Brotherhood than just FRIEND !

Therefore, after the news they all looked at him completely bewildered. Well, Vaibhav didn't expected his grandmother to pull this stunt without letting him know. He knew this is something he need to take care off.

"Are you even serious" Ranveer was the one to compose himself and comeback. Not wanted to justify , Vaibhav stood with poker face.

This going to be long. He sighed.

"Are you seriously going to marry" Aanya squealed gaining their attention," I'm genuinely happy for you Vaibhav. Btw, I never thought our visit to India will turn into surprise" she added.

"God, Aanya! I need to prepare a lot . When the wedding is scheduled" Alya joined.

"Period. Girls, can we look into the matter first." Ranveer intrupted turning towards Vaibhav who was looking them dumbfounded. It seems their friends are more happy than him. Weirdos!

"Grand ma , is this reason you called us from England" Abhimanyu asked turning the focus around.

"What do you mean , she called you" Vaibhav intrupted.

"Don't you know man? She asked us to visit as soon as possible as her health isn't stable." Satya added perplexed taking Vaibhav aback. It took him a couple of minutes to form everything. 

His granny made sure to call his friend so that he won't back off from the marriage thing and she too made sure to pull the act very well. But what made him shocked was her health was unstable which is obvious. Looking at her pale face anyone could easily guess how weak and unstable she is. As much as his anger rose but he can't neglect her health. 

For him, she is only left to call as family obvious except his friends.

He marched to her and looked at her sternly," Why didn't you said you aren't well. And, when I asked you , why did you lied me grandma. Don't you know I don't have any except you" though the words were firm but the pleaded didn't got unnoticed by those old eyes which looked at him loving with outmost care.

"That is the reason I'm telling you to get marry and settle yourself" she demanded.

He sighed and looked down , no matter how much he strive, she is way too stubborn to listen any of his pleads.

He turned back to Ranveer asking for doctor which he replied of their awaiting out in living area. But much to their dismay, his granny was behaving stubbornly not let herself check befor he agree for the alliance. Getting frustrated and unwilling forced he stood up. He wanted to yell but he don't want to hurt his granny whome he consider her only motherly figure after his mom.

"Grandma, I can't. Why don't you understand" Vaibhav pleaded softly the umpteenth times, struggling in making his 87 year old grandma understand; who is intentionally exaggerating the topic ,much to his annoyance. 

"I won't listen anything. If you won't agree to my decision then I won't let them treat myself nor I'm gonna intake any medicines." She behaved stubbornly throwing fake anger, unnoticed by him."

" Grandma. Don't you think gradually you are becoming too aggressive on me?". He frowned.

"No. I don't ". She spatted , looking straight into his pladaed eyes.

"Grandma !!!". He exclaimed helplessly. No matter how much he strive , he's realising somehow, this time he can't run away.

"Listen young boy. If you won't marry the girl I choose for you then I'm not letting doctors come near me let alone treating and, yes, you may go back to London like always and come to my funeral as you are only left in family." She chirped pulling the emotional card on him, knowing how sensitive he is.

"Grandma. Please don't say such harsh words. You know, I only have you to count in my family. Papa-mumma left me and now you are talking about leaving me alone here!!". He said meekly, kneeling down beside her, where she was lying on bed.

Dadi did got emotional and was about to console him but soon it strikes her the purpose of calling him India straight from England. Therefore, composing herself with forethought she spoke sternly,

" That's why I'm telling you marry someone because, I won't be always with you . I'm already at the edge and see, here you are being stubborn".

"Dadi the girl you are talking about is of just 18 and I'm 25". He stated the fact, being irritated. The time he came to know the difference gap of their age, he was beyond shocked.

"So what don't you know I married your grandpa at the age of 13 and he was 22." She said dreamily before adding and looking at him with determination . " And she is 18 why can't you marry her". She retorted back.

"Grandma, that was your child marriage---"

"No. I don't want to listen anything" she dismissed making him restless. He rubbed his temple and looked at her , profoundly.

"Granny" He sighed.

"Listen young man . If you don't want to marry her then let me know but before that prepare your luggage and get out of my house and come after my death . You aren't welcome here because the person I knew who is standing in front of me isn't my grandson who always care for his old granny so you may leave.!!". She whispered, shedding fake tears

He was in helpless state not knowing how to make his Grandma understand. And here, She was pepping out from blanket confirming he left her or not. He was standing there helpless ruffling his hair and once again glanced at his grandmother who immediately closed her eyes ; he left out huffing.

"Ranveer what you think , would he agree??". She asked in childish voice after confirming he's not around.

"Grandma! you should have been awarded an Oscar. How could you pull such stunts on him and you made us silent spectator. That's not fair Granny" He chirped.

"Shut up you idiot. What kind of friend you all are. Can't you make him agree for marriage. See yourself already engaged and what about my son. I will not leave him alone in this world. I already found my daughter in law" she said dreamly with stupid grin on her face. Not having any other choice they kept listening her blabbers.

"Oh, lady !making him marry that's good but pulling this stunt on him will effect him badly. All doctors are waiting for your permission to let yourself check" Aanya pulled the fact infront of her being concerd simultaneously.

"What check??? I don't have any problem.You all knew that, then why are you asking??" She frowned.

"Oh my dear lady! We know that you are totally fit n fine but our Vaibhav don't know that. Don't you know ,he won't let any doctor move out before getting you check" Abhimanyu smiled taking her fragile hand in his warm hand.

"But.... Doctor will come to know that i don't have problem and on top of that I said I got heart attack so that Vaibhav could come to India taking the next flight along with you all. Now he will come to know these all were just a drama I pulled on him to make him agree, haww!! It means he will get angery and will left London without marrying"...she pouted and all smiled on her dramatic expression.

"Don't worry ,Grandma. No such things will happen. Let them check I will handle everything". Ranveer assured passing a warm smile

"Oh, my son! You are the best. Tell idiot friend of yours and dumb son of mine to get marry.". All chuckled and agreed to her demand . Soon doctor came and start treating her. Leaving Aanya, all went to Vaibhav.

.......

In the study room,

"Hey Vaibhav, what's up buddy??" Ranveer spoke walking inside followed by Abhimanyu.

"Ranveer, please I'm not in mood of discussing anything"

"We well know. So, say what's going on in your not-so-called- pretty mind". As Ranveer mocked order to lighten the atmosphere

It didn't bother Vaibhav, he kept looking outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Trying to keep himself calm. He was angry on himself. The quick-decision he just took inside was making him furious.

Knowing the rise of temperature, Abhimanyu spoke, "Vaibhav can we talk".

Within a slight, Vaibhav turned to face them, looking at them constantly without any expression," I think I've taken a decision so hastily. And----"

"And?"

"And I need to think again"

"But Grandma?"

"I need to make her understand and make sure to let her know I love someone else" He sighed.

"Do you think she will agree. You know how stubborn she is."

"Yeah and this stubborn family. No one is there to understand anything. Here the taken decisions are hard to change" Ranveer murmured gaining glare from Vaibhav.

These conversations were between Vaibahv and Abhimanyu where Ranveer unintentionally intervened.

Leaving him aside, Vaibhav spoke," If we talk logically, the girl grandma has choose is just eighteen and I'm not ready to marry to a child who literally don't know anything about this world" He stated firmly.

"Like seriously guys, I'm still unable to belive the girl she has choose is seven years younger than me. I'm just perplexed, whether I should decline or should I laugh on her choice"

Breaking the silence, Ranveer spoke," I completely agree but we don't have any choice."

"We?" They exclaimed.

"Yeah we, if in case Vaibhav gets marry to her she will be my sister-in-law, our family member. So We!". He cleared.

"Ok, let's give a full stop to this discussion and make Granma understand about his situation. Keep other thing rest, contrary to that we have much thing important to this to look after" Abhimanyu stated.

"Yeah, we have Singhania group to visit with whom we have collaborated last month" Dhruv acknowledged who was silent till yet.

"Why so, is there any clause to be taken care off," Ranveer asked.

"I just thought we are here for some reason, why don't just have a visit, at least we should know them closely with whom we have collaborated. That's it."

Vaibhav who was listening to them, "you guys go ahead, I've something to deal"

They adjourned their discussion which didn't take more than fifteen minutes and left for their respective work.  

"Don't get overpowered by your emotions. Handle it carefully. And before giving your decisions, take time" Ranveer assured knowing what work he has to deal with.