Bound by Vows novel Chapter 63

Payal's POV

"Will you tell me what is your problem?" I asked him finally sitting in the car silently from the last 15 minutes.

Aashi is sitting on back seat playing game on my mobile. And he being Mr Arrogant giving me the silent treatment and I don't even know for what reason?

He again ignored me and focused on his driving.

"Aashi baby, do you remember what mumma told you in the afternoon... won't you share it with your daddy" i said with a smirk.

Lets see, how he will not react to this news and stays back in his silent mode.

"Yes...daddy...you know mumma told me we are going to naani's house tomorrow..." She said.

He didn't said anything, then i thought to add some more news.

"Baby you forget to tell your daddy when we will be back to our home" i said.

"Ohh yes, after 2,3,4 no...7 days..." She said cutely counting on her fingers.

"What a week? But why?" He asked me shockingly.

Now its my time to taste him his own medicine.

"Payal?" He said but i kept mum.

"I am asking you something?" He again said but i gave him silent treatment.

He didn't ask further and focused on driving.

But i frowned when i saw the familiar road.

"Why we are here?" I asked him once he stopped the car in front of my house.

He ignored me royally. Two can play the game. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Will you tell me?" I asked him again.

"We are here to pick Amaya..." He said and i sighed...

Finally!

"Why? I mean i thought it will be only three of us" i said.

"I wanted to give my sister a treat. Do you have any problem?" He asked.

"Umm...i...no..." I said perplexed by the way he addressed her.

Then i realised he is trying to make a bond with my family for which I am thankful.

"Hii di, hi jiju..." Amaya acknowledged her presence while sitting backseat beside aashi.

"Hi little princess, how are you?" Amu asked aashi and they indulge into talks.

Soon we reached the restaurant. After sitting on our booked place, we stayed silent.

Its a round table with 5 chairs. I sat with Kabir on my right and aashi on my left. While amu is sitting beside Aashi.

"Amu, how is your college going on?" I asked her to breaking the silence.

"Its going great di. I am having my semesters in a week time." She informed me.

"Okay, concentrate your studies then..." I said...

"You don't worry di. I am gonna rock the exam" she said.

This girl and her carefree attitude towards exams. If it was me, i would have been panicking all the time.

I remember the time when avi used to spend lot of his time with me in college park to make me learn from his notes. He was a sweetheart. Only if he.

"Where are you lost di?" Amaya brought me back from his memories.

Kabir looked me raising his eyebrows as if asking me what is the matter. I understand one thing that he may be angry with me for something, but he will never ignore me.

"Nothing. You're saying something?" I asked her.

"Di, actually i want to share something very important with you..." She said mumbling making me worried.

"Is everything okay with ma? You both are fine na? Its my mistake i am involved in my own life that much that i am not able to take care of both of you. I...i am not able to fulfill my promise wi-" i was saying whatever coming in my mind in one breath...

"Hold on hold on... everything is fine di..." amaya said holding my hand.

"Ohh...then what is the mat-" i was saying but interrupted by another presence.

"Hello everyone" Kunal interrupted us in between and sat on the only unoccupied seat between Kabir and Amaya.

He is also invited? What is the issue?

"Hey Kunal, i didn't knew you're also coming. If yes, we could have also asked Divya too..." I said while these brother didn't react at all.

Don't tell me Kunal is being bitter with divya after the truth. But it was not Divya's fault in it.

"We didn't called her because it was not required. They both wanted to talk with you alone." Kabir said sitting beside me.

Umm...both? I looked at both of them who were giving glances to eachother.

I suddenly stood up and everyone looked me with a puzzled look.

"Umm...I am going to restroom. Kabir, take care of aashi." I said to which he nodded his head.

"Amu? Give me the company" I said sweetly to her to which she gulped audibly.

Once inside the restroom, i asked her the first question.

"Since when it is going on?" I asked to which she was visibly shocked.

"Aa...dii?? What are yo-" she said ignoring looking at me.

"Amu, just tell me the truth?" I asked her.

"Umm...1 month..." She said making me shocked...

"Freaking 1 month??? When you're going to tell me about it?" I asked her.

"Di i wanted to tell you before too but i wanted my feelings to be checked before confirming it" she said nervously.

"Ohh, so you love Kunal?" I asked her and she blushed.

"O...my my...my amu is a big girl now. Love shove and all" I tease her.

"Dii..."she said and hug me.

"I am so happy. Kunal is a gentleman and i am sure he will keep you happy" i assured.

"But how did you guys started seeing eachother? I mean last time i remember you're soo irritated with him" i said breaking the hug.

"Yeah...but he approached me multiple times and i somehow said yes..." She said with a flushed face.

"Ohh...okay...but you will not said anything outside. Let me tease my brother-in-law for sometime" i said evilly...

And now i am damn sure these trio planned this dinner for this thing only. That means Kabir also knew it beforehand... I will handle you after, it is now Kunal's turn.

"But di..." She interfered

"You will keep quite unless i tell you otherwise..." I said... She had no choice but to agree with me.

We went back to our seats.

"What took you so long? We already ordered on your behalf too" Kabir said as soon as we sat.

"It was occupied and that’s okay. We believe your taste." I said.

"Amaya, when are you coming again to stay at our home?" Kabir asked amu.

"Hmm...jiju...i..." She said but i interrupted.

"Kabir you're too silly..." i said to which kabir glared me and other three laughed.

Meanwhile our food arrived.

"Baby, eat your icecream after your dinner..." I told to Aashi who got excited after seeing icecream...

I started feeding her and others too started.

"She said she has her exams from next week. How will she come?" I asked him.

"So what? She can came after that" he said munching his food.

"But she will be busy in marriage" i said normally to which everyone frown.

"Whose marriage?" Kabir asked in confusion.

"Her own, or whose..." I said as if it is very obvious thing

Kunal suddenly spilled all his juice he was sipping and coughed vigorously.

"Kunal are you ok?" I asked while Kabir handled him glass of water and amu rubbing his back while eyeing me.

"Yes bhabhi, i am fine. But amaya's marriage?" He asked immediately.

"Oh sorry, actually i forget to inform you all that ma has selected the prospective groom for her. And if everything settles well, she will be married by next month" i informed.

Kunal nervously glanced at Amu, then at Kabir and finally at me faking a smile.

"But Payal don't you think its too soon?" Kabir interjected.

"I don't think so. Ours was also happened like this" I said.

"Our was different case. It might be...possible...amaya doesn't want to marry now and maybe she...umm...she loves someone" Kabir said glancing at Kunal who had a very comical face at this moment in my opinion.

"I know my sister. She don't love anyone. If it was the case, she would have told me..." I said.

I saw from the corner of my eyes, Kunal is signalling amu to object me but she kept mum as i told her.

"Moreover, that boy immediately said yes after seeing amu's photo. Now only their formal meeting is left. And I have met that boy years back. He is handsome, smart and a gentlem-" i was interrupted by Kunal suddenly.

"I love your Sister Bhabhi" he said while i fake gasped.

"Wh-what did you say?" I asked him.

"I love Amaya...i love her very much. And i want to marry her. I cannot let her marry someone else." he said with so much emotions.

"Kunal but we have already agreed for that marriage. How can we..." As i was saying his face was like he will cry any minute.

"Di, please stop this. Kunal she is teasing you. She knows about us already" Amaya said breaking all the fun.

"What???" Kunal and Kabir asked at the same time and poor aashi was silently digging her icecream must be thinking what these adults are taking about.

"What amu, wouldn't you shut your mouth for few more minutes. It was fun teasing my sweet brother..." I said while both of men were astonished at my behaviour.

"Payal, you're laughing at my brother's expense. It was not at all good to joke on this matter" he said somehow angry at me.

"Ohh, what about you all? You kept me in dark by hiding their relationship" i said.

"If it was the case, we wouldn't be having this dinner." Kabir said.

"Yes bhabhi, we planned this dinner only to let you know about it...i am sorry for hiding it before" Kunal apologized which was not required.

"You shouldn't be apologized and I am sorry for pranking you on this matter but it was fun" I said with the laugh...

"That means there is no marriage?" Kunal asked again.

"Nope there is not. When ma discussed this with me, i already denied her as amu is still studying. And i don't want her to feel burdened at this very young age. Let her enjoy her life for few more days" i explained them.

"Shit...we were unnecessarily worrying" kabir said rolling his eyes.

Soon environment changed to jolly and happy mood. We finished our food and kunal insists to drop amaya.

I couldn't denied him and also i believe him completely...So, i agreed.

"But no funny business" it was not me but a pervert man who said this.

You can guess who?

"Bro..." Kunal whined...Both of their face were red from embarrassment.

Soon they left and Kabir excused himself to use washroom while i and ashi waited for him.

I was busy with ashi playing game in my phone when one familiar irritating voice interrupted.

"Ms. Payal, what a pleasant surprise?" Mr. Joshi said standing infront of me.

He was one of the annoying person i meet. I don't know why? He didn't do anything wrong but i kind of formed dislike at this particular person.

"Oh, mr. Joshi... What a coincidence? You here?" I asked him as this is very expensive restaurant. And don't mind but i doubt he can afford here.

"Yeah, was having a dinner with a friend..." He said.

Okay, maybe.

"Okay" i nodded and wanted him to leave but he, an idiot standing infront of me watching me.

"Hmm...Mr. Joshi, i think i should leave..." I said with a forced smile.

"Oh yeah, Will meet in the college then. Bye Ms. Khur-" he was interrupted badly by the voice and a hand on my waist.

"Mrs..." Kabir stressed while i controlled my laugh.

"Huhh?" Mr. Joshi was visually disturbed as if not expecting him to come.

"Mrs. Payal Kabir Khurana...My wife and you?" He introduced.

"Oh, so you're Ms...i mean Mrs. Payal's husband. I am Bharat Joshi, her colleague in college" he said to which kabir nod.

"Umm...i think i should leave..." He said and left eruptly.

Once he left, kabir left me and started walking outside.

I picked aashi and followed him.

By the time we reached home, aashi was already sleeping.

I fixed her on bed and went inside the closet to change.

He was already in his shorts when i reached there. He was silent during our ride back to home.

Sometimes, I don't understand him and his mood swings. He has much more than i have during my menses.

Well i ignored him and started looking for my night suit from the wardrobe.

"Wasn't it the same guy?" He suddenly asked making me frown.

"Which guy?" I asked him still searching my clothes.

He immediately turned me around by my arms.

"The very same joshi who interrupted our talk over phone in the morning" i looked at him puzzled.

"What do you want to imply?" I asked him not getting anything.

"Why is he always lingering around you? Huhh?" He asked me clutching my arms tightly.