Heer Veer Singh POV:

A month ago

Same wedding night, 7:00 pm

I opened my eyes and saw Dr. Veer. His eyes were closed, his one arm under my head, working like a pillow. But why is he sleeping with me? He is my husband now. A husband and wife can sleep together, I saw in Shinchain, his parent also sleep together. Also, Nina said he is a good man, and he will take care of me.

Last Night, when I was lying in Nina’s lap, she asked me if I liked Dr. Veer. I said yes. Then she asked me why?

I thought, then I started. I like him because he admitted me to the 10th class. For my classes, he bought a tablet, but after classes, I can watch Shinchain. He bought flowers from our shop and gave them to me. 

Every Sunday, he cooks for me. He is a good cook, better than Nina, but I never tell about this Nina.

“Aaiii,” I winced because he pulled my braid in sleep. 

“Kya hua bachee.” He was checking my forehead. “You pulled my hair,” I said. He got up and also made me sit. “Sorry, Bachee.” I nodded. 

“Are you hungry?” Now he is settling my hair, they are coming on my face. I got irritated when my hair fell on my face. 
I shook my head. Then I remember my Nina. Tears came to my eyes, “Nina?” and I started crying. “Sorry, bachee, Nina is gone.” I started crying loudly, then he hugged me. “Shh, hum hai na aapke pass, aap akeli thodi na hai,” he said.

(shh, I’m with you. You are not alone.)

After some time, I stopped crying because my throat was hurting. “Humara gala dard ho raha hai, Dr. Veer.” He again checked my forehead. Then he got up from bed and put the thermometer in my mouth. 

(My throat is hurting, Dr. Veer.)

“Thank god,” he put the thermometer on the table. “Now, no more crying. Otherwise, I have to give you an injection.” 

I hate them. I’ll not cry; otherwise, he will definitely give me an injection.

“Chaliye ghar chalte hai, aapke new house” he forwarded his hand to me. New house, I like new houses. My old house was old and small. 

(Let’s go home, your new house)

I jumped from bed, and he looked a little angry, but he never scolded me. Nina daily scolded me, sometimes on food, on study, and a list that was so long. 

We came to the parking, and I looked up at the sky. “Dr. Veer, Nina star ban gayi hai naa? Par aaj toh badal hai, woh mujhe dekhegi kase.” 

(Dr. Veer, Nina became a star? But it’s clouded today how she will see me.)

“Badalo ke par stars hai, bas aaj hum unko nhi dekh skte par woh hume dekh skte hai.”

(Behind clouds, stars are there. They can see us, it’s just we can’t see them today.)

I saw a cat, a little gray cat. When I took a step toward her, she started running. I also start chasing her. “Ruko.” She was still running. I wanted to hold that cat in my arms. She stopped running. I also sank to my knees and held her in my lap. “Shetaan kahi ki.” 

(Stop)

(You little monster)

Then Dr. Veer came, he was sweating, and in one hand he was holding my dupatta, with a pink dupatta also tied. “Heriye, galat baat, bina bataye kaha chali gayi thi aap?”

(Heriye, wrong thing, where have you gone without telling me?)

“Maaf kr dijiye Dr. Veer,” showing him a cat in my arms, “dekhiye ye kitni pyari hai, hum isse bhi naye ghar mein lekar jayege.”

(Sorry, Dr. Veer)

(See, how cute she is, we will also take her to the new house.)

Why is he not saying anything? “Dr. Veer, dekhiye naa, ye kitni choti si hai? Aaj se ye humari hui, Jase aap humare pati or ye humari baby.” 

(Dr. Veer, see how small she is? From today, it has become our baby, like you became my husband.)

Again, he is not saying anything. What if he denies me, but he never denies anything? 

“Dekhiye naa barish bhi hone wali hai, agar ese bhi Nina ki trah kuch ho gaya toh? Hum fir se rone lag jayege.” 

(See, rain is going to start, what if something happened to her like Nina. I will start crying again.)

Then he immediately said, “Aapko jasa sahi lage vasa kariye. Par iska naam bhi hona chiye naa, jase aapka Heer hai or humara Veer hai”

(Do whatever you feel right. She should have named it like your’s Heer, and mine is Vee.)

He is right, she should have named too. So I thought and thought,  “Bebo, iska naam bebo hoga.” After lots of thinking, I decided this. She is cute and small like a baby, so Bebo's name will be perfect for her.

 “Ab hume koi ajeeb nhi bulayege naa kyuki ab humare pass pati bhi hai or baby bhi? Hai naa?” A lot of people come into our shop, and some call me weird. That’s why I always sit in the room of our shop. Nina used to tell me I am not weird, I am special. People who don’t know me call me weird. I should never pay any attention to them.

(Now no one calls me weird? Because I have a husband and a baby. Is it?)

“From now on, no one will call you weird, Heer. Now your name is Heer Veer Singh,” he said.

“Chaliye, ab hum tino ek family hai.” he nodded and said, “Chale?” I shook my head, “Hum thak gaye hai.” I run because of Bebo, now I’m tired, and my feet are also hurting.

(From now on, we three are family.)

(I got tired.)

“Koi baat nhi,” He wrapped both the dupattas around his neck and picked me up like a kid. Bebo is in my arms, and we are both in his arms. He is strong, I giggled. My husband is so strong. 

We reached near his car; his car is so big. Wow, I got a strong husband who also has a big car. 

We both got in the car, I’m going to our new house as a wife and mom. Nina must be happy, because she wants me to get married. Here I’m married and just after my marriage became a mom too. I looked up in the sky, “Hope you are seeing me, Nina. See, I have a husband and baby. I also have a family, like others.”

(Bebo)

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Janaat Viraj Singh POV

Present day

I slam my room door shut behind me, and my hands are fisted. What the hell is happening in my house?

One day, I met a man, and the same day, the same man came with a marriage proposal.

No warning.

No explanation.

Direct proposal.

And Dad? Acting as if it's the most normal thing in the world. And when he becomes the so-called best friend of Chiku. I start pacing in my room, heart pounding with frustration. I know he is manipulating Chiku and Dad. He thinks we are fools. What kind of marriage happened like this?

“Is he seeking any revenge?” 

“He could be a gold digger.”

“But when the hell do I have gold?”

“Maybe he is a stalker and has married multiple girls in the past.”

What rubbish are you thinking, Janu?

He probably thinks he has a chance here, admitting my heart starts racing when he is near. But it can also be a coincidence.

Well, he is wrong, I don’t fall for handsome faces. But he also looks like him.

“Maybe you already,” my head voice made way in this serious situation.

I will definitely not get manipulated by him.

Ahh! God, I hate this feeling; his audacity is giving me stress.

This whole situation is stressing me out.

“Is my Janu still angry?” Dad was near my door, holding a sandwich in a tray. 

Did he think a mere sandwich would push me into marriage? 

Noo, Naa!!

I turned my head sideways just to show I’m still angry. He takes a seat on my bed with a food tray between us. His eyes locked with mine, “You trust me, right?”

“Of course I do, but this is so sudden, how can I marry him. I don’t know him except for his name.” I replied instantly.

Dad's gaze lingered on me with full affection, “So this is the problem. Let's solve this. He is the one who saved you.” Dad holds my hands in his, “Listen to me very carefully. I know things might feel weird to you, but trusting someone with you isn’t easy for me. I want you to think about this situation from my perspective.” 

He was in the hospital. Rushing doctors.Calling the best doctor for a second opinion. He handled every situation.

I didn’t say a word. My lips trembled, and my eyes filled with uninvited tears.

“Chiku and I were devastated. We already lost your Mom. We are seeing you slipping from our hands. 

Your surgery took 28 hours, and he was there beside me each second. He holds us when everything is falling apart.” And those unnecessary tears slipped from my eyes. He instantly pulled me into his arms, and I threw myself on him.

“Shh, my baby.. I didn’t mean to upset you. Please stop crying,” he was constantly patting my head.

I break the hug, “Stop patting me like a puppy.”

A chuckle escaped from his lips, “Your nose turned red like a little puppy. Stop crying, Janu.”

Wiping my wet cheeks with the back of my hand, “Tell me more.” 

“Chiku was scared, not eating or drinking anything, but he fed her with his hands like a big brother. From then they became friends. Chiku talks with him often. He tells VJ everything that he can’t share with me and you.” Dad said, steadying his tone. I nodded, silently encouraging him to go on. Dad took a deep breath, “There were only 2 seats outside the operating room. You know he made Chiku sleep in his lap.”

Each word hung in the air. My body stilled, and silence stretched between us.

“I know it’s a lot to take in. Tell me who did in this world. He is the best, best for you. He will keep you safe. His all family is good, they will give you the love that your mom gave.” Dad's nervous tone betrayed his calm expression.

“Okay, listen to me. Now that Chiku is halfway through the 10th standard, we will send him abroad for further study. Your Mom wants both of you to be educated. You knew she always talked about Chiku becoming a successful man and her pretty little daughter becoming a business lady. Maybe I have to go abroad with him for his studies. Then what about you? I can’t leave you alone.” Dad paused.

Caressing my cheek with his thumb, “A day after tomorrow, your mother's death anniversary, Me Chiku and I will go to Russia, where your mom is being fostered, they will arrange three days of prayer for her soul.” Dad again stopped. 

“Then I should also go with you. I’ll marry him after coming from the trip.” I plead with folded hands.

“NO, and you already skipped a few classes. Don’t consider your Dad a fool. I know college started two weeks ago. You thought you were silently skipping classes, and I wouldn’t have known about it. Please take the study seriously. It was your Mom’s wish.”  Dad said warmly.

Mission, delaying the surprise marriage failed.

Picking milk glass from the tray and putting the tray on the side table, he leaned forward to my lips, “Drink, then we will continue.” 

He knows I hate milk, smart man. Always find a way to feed this stuff. I snatch the glass from his hand and gulp the milk in one go.

“Good, my Baby,” he took the glass from my hand, then again patted my head.

“Stop patting,” I glared at him.

Dad inhales a deep breath, “So, you have to marry him tomorrow, court marriage. After this, Chiku and I will take the flight to Russia.”

After hearing this, my stomach twisted. I couldn’t breathe.

“I’m scared,” I admitted through shaky breath.

I’m scared to trust.

What if he is pretending all this time?

What if he hurt me?

What if his family hates me? I put my questions forward.

Dad hugged me, “Shh, you are overthinking, my baby. Believe me, Viraj will protect you. He keeps you happy. You never saw his eyes; he saw you like you were the most precious person to him.”

“He even selected a further study plan for chiku. Life is going to keep moving. We should not be stuck in the past. You and Chiku are my priority; your future is important to me. One more thing you should know about… Timing might feel wrong, but some things need to be said.” Dad said.

“Wh.. what?” I asked stuttering.

“Even after surgery, he handled your recovery process. he knows every single detail about your health, about your diet, and what exercise you should do? He also tracks your yearly checkups.” Dad said.

He did all this for us, and I have no idea about this.

“But what about Home? I don’t want to leave my home.” My voice trembled in the end.

“Home? People make a home. Without people, it’s just a house with four walls. See, we both come back in five days. If you don’t like it there, then you will live with us.” Dad tells softly.

“So tomorrow at 10 am we will go to court, and one more thing, we will not reveal anything about your marriage until you feel. Pack a few clothes. If you like it there, then you will take all your belongings. Otherwise, you will live with me like always.”

“Dad, can I come in?” Chiku's voice breaks our momentary.

“Yes, Chiku. You can enter Janu’s territory; the storm has already passed.” Dad joked.

Chiku entered in room, “First of all, stop calling me Chiku. My name is Ruhaan. You can also call me RR, Ruhaan Roy. Am I clear enough?”

“Dad, why is the baby glaring at me? You said Strom passed, but I feel like some part of Strom is still lingering. Give your children some privacy, Mr. Roy,” Chiku said.

Dad raised both his hands above his head, just showing his surrender, “Mr. Ruhaan Roy, make sure my baby sleeps with a full stomach.” 

Ruhaan sits near my knees on the floor, “Janu, He is a good man. You know first time I met him was in a hospital room. I asked for help to save you. Doctors said… it’ll be difficult to save you.” 

Then he held my hand and roared, “CALL THE BEST DOCTORS, I DON’T CARE ABOUT ANYTHING. I WILL ARRANGE THE TEAM OF THE BEST DOCTORS. JUST PREPARE FOR OPERATION.”

It’s difficult for me to process all of this. He was just a stranger to us, but he helped us this much. 

“Everyone flew in seconds. He was so angry at the time that I was scared for him. But he holds my hand tightly.”

My throat was dry after knowing all this, but I want to know more, more about him. “Then?” I asked. 

“He immediately called someone, arranged the best doctors' team from the US. I’ll not let anything happen to her; make it quick.”

Chiku’s eyes were moist. “Then he pinky promised me that he would save you.” his words came like a whisper.

I hold his hand and pull him so he can sit beside me on the bed. I held my breath, waiting for more.

“You know, I don’t even know how long your surgery went. I slept. But he didn’t. He was ordering tea for Dad and Milk for me. He was feeding me with his hands.” Chiku's voice was hoarse.

My throat burned as I swallowed the information. 

Chiku picks the food tray and forwards the piece of sandwich to my lips, “They are getting cold.”

He fed me all 4 pieces of the sandwich, and I ate in silence. He is five years younger than I, but he behaves as if he is five years older than I. 

“Did you pack your bags for tomorrow? Don’t forget your... he put his hand on my mouth to stop talking.

“Shh, I know, I’ll pack them and all warm clothes,” he uttered.

Chiku laughed, “Mission accomplished. Now, no more drama. We are just going for a week, then you will live here. Consider this a little holiday.”

I rolled my eyes, and for a moment we both laughed. 

“Good night, my baby sister. Wear a pretty dress tomorrow, I’ll be your unpaid photographer for a day, ma'am.” Saying this, he was gone with an empty food tray and glass.

I through myself back on the bed, my legs were hanging off the edge. “I’m getting married tomorrow.”

He did so much for me in the past; who does that these days? 

Maybe he likes me. I thought he would ask me for a date, but he literally came with a proposal. Dad and Chiku were already impressed. 

He is also competent according to “my man” list. He already passed the four requirements from my list. I can find out the remaining time. Maybe he will be better than him. 

It’s hard to believe, it feels so unreal. It’s weird. That’s how marriage happened? Mumma and Dad will also get married in a few days, but we are different. Mumma and Dad love each other. Dad proposed, and Mumma said yes. But in my case, we all skip everything. It was a long day, starting with the thought of meeting him and ending with marrying him tomorrow. We both skip all the middle steps.  

You can do this, think of it as an arranged marriage. But the bride lives with the groom whole life. 

Noo naa!! It’s not an arranged marriage. 

It’s just for five days, they will come back, and I’ll be here in my room like usual. So, what will this marriage be called? 

Surprise marriage.

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