Recap: Daksh - Meenakshi friendship, Daksh's Ex, Meenakshi's prank.

Abhiram's PoV
It was a Sunday when we decided to stay back at home trying out some new recipes which is just downloaded from internet. But the entire effort gone waste when Ms.Crazy came up with the idea of adding sugar instead of salt. And her reason was the most funny one. Who wouldn't like a change?
Anyway the chicken dish we prepared after taking 3 hours didn't even get touched by our neighbor's dog too.
Yes, who wouldn't like a change?

I was resting on sofa switching some news channels after the hangover of junk food which we booked online to replace our special sweet chicken dish. After she became friends with Daksh, I am getting some good reports about my best friend from her. That relaxed me a lot. He also started getting attached with her. I laughed for a week hearing the way how she handled his ex who slapped my poor Daksh. And on the other side his teasing session is still going smoothly regarding me and Meenakshi. I don't know when I started enjoying it. But I pretended to be angry whenever he came up with that topic ended up blushing.

"Ram, I need your help."Dadu sat infront of me with a serious look. I switched off the TV to listen him.
"Ofcourse I will do anything for you."I gave my most faithful smile. I felt myself as an hero when I said those words. Little did I know that he will ask me to accompany Meenakshi to see a guy. I regretted immediately after hearing it.
Yes, it's a marriage proposal.
I was shocked when he blasted the bomb in my ears.

"Marriage? She is only 25..or 26..no.. only 27 I think.."I stuttered.
"25, 26 or 27...she is a girl and I am the only elder who is responsible for her. It's my duty to give her into right hands before I die."he said in the most emotional way.

No matter which generation is this, the dialogue is same. I pity you Meenakshi.

"I think I am also elder to her."I said in an effort to convey him that I can also look after her.
"Who knows that who will see god first? May be you..or may be me. Noone is sure."he said almost giving me an heart attack.

Hey old man. I am not that much elder. I am just 29. Am I look so old?

"The guy is nice and having his own book stall in town. I think he will be perfect for her."he said dramatically as if he is doing his duty perfectly.

Seriously? I haven't seen her touching a book till now.

"What sin that man have done with us? Let him live for some more years."I said.
"May be god hates him. We can't do anything Ram. It's his fate."he said since he knows his grand daughter completely.
I chuckled.
"Whatever it is she have to marry one day. May be he is the one meant for her. Anyway final decision is hers."he added.
"Do you think she will agree with this? I don't think."I said.
"She already.."
I was shocked hearing him.

Did she agree? How? May be this old man came up with his emotional drama to make her agree. Couldn't tolerating him, she might have agreed.

"I have to force her a lot to agree for a meeting with him. But she was not ready for a traditional meeting at girl's home. She wanted to see the guy at his home and she demanded that the guy should welcome her with a tray of tea cups completely opposite to what we usually do. This girl..."he caught his head with his hands making me giggle.

"I know she will ask the man to stay at her home after marriage. May be she will also ask for dowry too from him."I laughed.
"May be...I pity him if she liked him. Anyway she finally agreed to meet him at a cafeteria."he said relieved.

I relaxed since I know this is not gonna work out.

"Ram, I can't let her go alone. What if she troubles him? So you please go with her and make sure that he is alive even after the meeting."he requested.
"Ok I will. Where is she?"I asked
"She is getting ready. And one more important matter. You should make sure whether that man is capable of handling her."he said.
"Ofcourse"I stood up and walked to her room.

I knocked at her door.
"Hello soon to be bride. Didn't you get ready till now? Your prince may already start waiting at the cafeteria."I said teasing her.
"Ram if you dont stop this now, I will come with the grinding stone."she said in a serious tone making me chuckle.
"Do you know how difficult it is to get ready? Oh god..I am nervous.."she said.
Why everyone in this house are drama queens?
"Arey girl.. come outside quickly. What are you doing there?"I asked again knocking.
"Just five more minutes. Meenakshi will be there infront of you." She said and I moved out to the balcony.

I dialled Daksh's number. Am I also nervous? Why?
"What's up?"he attended the call immediately.
"Fine.."I said.
"What's your Meenakshi doing?"he asked making me pout.
"We are going out to meet a guy for her."I said directly.
"You mean marriage proposal?"he asked shockingly.
"Yes ofcourse..what else?"I said.

"Are you mad? You are going with your own girl to see a match for her. I can't believe that my friend lost his senses. Abhi, just shake your head 33 times. If it didn't help then knock on exactly right top position of your head. If it too didn't knock some sense on your brain, then take a bucket of cold water and dip your head into it for two hours. It will help you for sure."he said making me frozen.

I didn't know that craziness too is a viral disease. After starting friendship with Meenakshi, something has surely happened to him.

"Are you gone crazy?"I couldn't stop myself from asking it.
"Not more than you. You are absolutely mad. She is yours man. Your Meenakshi."he said giving a soothing effect to my heart.

"Give me his address or contact number. I will block him for you"he said seriously. I know he will do anything for me.

"How can you allow her to see another guy? What if she likes him?"he asked.
"What if he is the correct match for her? What if he is better than me?"I asked.
"Ok now I can't do anything. Just do one thing. Come back fast. I will book a room in the nearby mental hospital for you. That's the last thing I can do for you as a friend."he said.

"Calm down Daksh. I can understand your feelings."I said to make him relax. He was panting.
"But I can't understand your feelings man."he yelled.
"Anyway I decided to give this marriage proposal a chance? Let she decide."I said
"You are mad. I am sure your next suicide attempt will be after losing her. I will kill you that time."he ended the call and I chuckled seeing his anger.

"I am ready" I turned back hearing her voice only to get freeze on my position. She is absolutely gorgeous cladded in a white saree. Why did I fail to notice her beauty till now? She is looking like an angel and I couldn't blink my eyes. This girl betrayed me. Where were you hiding your beauty till now? I pouted. And who is that monkey coming to see you now?

Abhi...you have to do a lot of work today.

"Am I looking so ugly Ram?"she asked doubtful.
"Yes you are. Who adviced you the idea of wearing a saree?"I asked.
Yes she shouldn't have. I mean anyone will like her seeing like this.
"It's better we cancel the meeting." I added and she showed me her big eyes.
"I took one hour to wear this saree. How cruel you are? How can you say to cancel the meeting after wasting one hour?" She asked with an horrified expression.
"Now you only wasted your one hour. If you go, you have to waste your entire life."I said.
"I don't care whether he likes me or not. But Meenakshi won't cancel her plans. No matter what happens."she said dragging me outside.

We started our journey to see her prospective groom or most precisely we can say her prospective bride after saying bye to Dadu. Throughout the journey she was busy in telling me her conditions about her man. But I was worrying biting my nails.

Atlast we reached there only to see a man in his late 20s waiting for us. He is wearing formals and my quick glance over him didn't help in finding any problems in his appearance. He is good looking. I looked back to see Meenakshi arguing with the auto driver who dropped us here.

"Ok Bhaiyya. I am ready to pay the amount you asks. But let's fix this first. When are you going to register the auto in my name?"she asked.

This girl....!!!
Finally the auto driver escaped after taking what he got from her.

"See, that is the man I think" I asked her to look and she blushed seeing him.
Seriously? She is blushing? Or she teasing me?
We went towards the man and he stood up greeting us.
"Meenakshi"she introduced herself.
"Hai ...Rahul.. That's my name."he said smiling at us.
He forwarded his hand for a shake hand with her. But I caught it immediately shaking with my hand.
"Ram..her friend"I introduced myself tightly holding his hand until he removes it forcely.

"Hai bro.."she said making both of us gulp.
"Sorry..what do you want me to call you?"she asked.
"I prefer you calling me Rahul."he said asking us to sit.
We sat infront of him.

I looked at both of them and saw him little blushing. But she was observing the counter probably thinking about what to order.
Gosh...I shouldn't have come here. What's the need of me here?

"So what do you both want? Coffee?"Rahul asked.
We both nodded.
"By the way calling husband by name is very boring. Can I call you with some pet names after marriage?"she asked.
"Yes. Ofcourse I don't mind."he replied smilingly.
"I had a dog. Do you know how much I loved him? But unfortunately he died last year. It was a shock for me. His name was Jacky."she started her speech.
He looked at her in wonder thinking about why she is saying all this. But I guessed what will happen next.

Man, it's better you run away. I am warning you for the last time. She is gonna make you her pet.

The waiter placed the order within this time. We started drinking the coffee.
"I really miss my Jacky. Can I call you Jacky after marriage?"she asked and he choked the coffee.

"What happened Jacky?..oh sorry Rahul.."she asked biting her lips.
He shook his head and composed his posture. I chuckled.
You are gonna finish man.

"By the way how many girlfriends did you have?"she asked her next question and he looked at me in shock.
Wait...why he is looking at me? Look at her and answer. You digged your own grave. I have no share in this.

"Excuse me.. I didn't understand your question.."he said wiping his forehead with his hand kerchief.
"Girl friends.. means lovers?? Ex??"she asked.
"Sorry I didn't have one."he replied.
"Oh seriously? That means definitely you have some problem. I can't believe that no girls wanted you. So I have to bear an unwanted man throughout my life. Poor me.."she said making both of us sigh together.

"Rahul.. actually she is bit different. Dont bother"I said to him.
"Its ok...I liked her attitude. Actually I am seeing such a girl for the first time."he said making me widen my eyes.

Did he like her? Should I take the charge now? Let's wait for some more time.

"I know I am cute and beautiful. Everyone will like me."she said adding a little layer of blush on her face.

"So did you have some boyfriends?"he asked in return.
"Yes ofcourse. I had a lot of boyfriends."she said making both of us shocked.

Gosh..Abhi..stop over reacting.

"My first boyfriend was Arun. My classmate in first standard. One day he bited me and I kicked him. So we broke up. I got one of his friend as my next boyfriend. But our relationship ended when he tear my drawing book and I attacked him with my pencil. Another one in fourth standard I think. I didnt even remember his name too. And one was my college professor. An handsome good looking young man. But he was already married. I didn't know that..."she was saying.

"Stop...."Rahul shouted.
"I mean it's enough."he added.

"So did you really like me?"she asked.
Rahul seems to be confused. He looked at me in the sense Is she normal?

"Before taking a final decision, I would like to know more about you Rahul since I am the only one from bride's side here."I told him.
"Yes sure..you can ask me anything."he said gladly.

"So are you willing to have 20 children? I mean are you capable of managing 20 kids along with a big Meenakshi?"I asked.

"Yes..that's a must answer question."Meenakshi said excitedly.

He started laughing.
"20??? Seriously? I don't have any plan to start a children's home."he chuckled.
Meenakshi glared at him.
"So how many do you want?"she asked.
"I think 2 is enough."he replied.
"This is not going to work...I can't compromise in number of children."she declared.
He looked at me blankly.

"Wait...what will you do if your wife ask for a date in the midnight?"I asked him.
"Midnight? I can't compromise with my sleep too. I will ask her to go a date with herself. I am not mad like her."he giggled.

Meenakshi pouted.
"What if your wife kiss you on public road? It will be too romantic. Isn't it?"I asked.
He widened his eyes and gulped the entire coffee from the cup.
"Ok just imagine if Meenakshi wants you to pick her up and dance infront of your parents, can you do that atleast?" I asked remembering the conditions about her man that she told me.

"Dancing infront of my family? Not possible.."he declared.
"You are good for nothing."she gritted her teeth.
"Ok leave that too. Can you atleast buy her a pet if she asks for one?"I shot my next question.
"Yeah ofcourse I can do that."he said in a voice that showed the confidence that he can be a good husband.
"Good..so can you afford buying a hippopotamus for her? It will be nice an hippopotamus standing infront of your house."I said with a smile.
"Hippopotamus??"he slightly jumped from his seat.
"Yes..I want an elephant too."she added making him gulp.
"Anything more?"he asked completely panicked.

"Can you take her to Iraq for honeymoon?"I asked.
"Iraq...? Isnt it a war zoned place?"he asked back.
"Yes..I really like adventures. It will be nice a beautiful romantic couple enjoying their honeymoon there. Believe me we can change everything with love and peace."she said and he was sweating badly. Very badly such that his kerchief drenched in his sweat.

"Are you really a girl or some rare species? Who gave you license to marry?"Rahul asked in a voice that depicted his amazement.

"Wow..you are really funny. I want someone who is as funny as you. See I am liking you."she said and he returned an expression as if she said that she is gonna kill him.

"Yeah I was about to ask it. She likes jokes a lot. Can you crack jokes whenever she asks you to? May be she will ask you to sing a duet during a funeral function too. Are you ok with it?"I asked adding to his horrified state.

He stood up with a pale face.
"Ok thank you.. nice to meet you guys. Let's see if possible."he quickly gave me a shake hand and turned back to go when Meenakshi called him from back.
"Hello Jacky.. sorry Rahul.. actually you came to meet me. Not him..you didn't give me a shake hand."she pouted.
He tried to smile and shook hands with her. She laughed as if she got some trophy.

"By the way will you marry me?"she asked.
"I gave up on the idea of marriage and decided to be a bachelor. Isn't it nice?"he increased his speed and ran away. I couldn't stop laughing.

"But Rahul..."she called in a sweet voice but I pulled her back.
"What now?"I asked her.
"He didn't pay the bill."she pouted and I bursted into laugh.
"It's my treat today."I said.
"Really? Then I am gonna eat a Burger. That guy completely wasted my time."she walked towards the counter.

I felt like I am the most happiest person currently existing on earth. Because I realized a truth today. The truth that I was trying to hide from till now. I smiled happily. Probably the best smile I had in my entire life.
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So what would be that truth he realized today? Anyone here wants to marry Meenakshi after hearing her conditions??😉😉😉

Wishing all my dearest readers a very happy Christmas behalf of Meenakshi,Abhi, Daksh and ofcourse from your Teju😘😘😘