Yuhn Hota Toh Kya Hota- Rikara FF

Chapter 138

"Yes" whispered Soumya.

She was amazed at herself that the words came out of her mouth so easily. Soumya had looked at Rudra's expectant face, and thought what her life would be without him, and she realized that she can't go back to not loving him, or being only friends with him. The thought of not having him in her life, caused a crushing pain in her heart. And that's how the words rolled out her tongue so easily.

Rudra slipped in the ring through her finger and engulfed her in a hug.

"Rudra, are you...crying?" asked Soumya, through the hug.

"No, something got in my eye" said Rudra, hiccuping a little. "Okay, whatever, yes I am crying a little. I'm just so emotional. But don't tell this to anyone, especially not my brothers."

Soumya giggled. "Girls like boys who have no hesitation in expressing their feelings" said Soumya.

They broke from their hug, and Soumya cleared her throat awkwardly for some reason, which got Rudra's attention. He looked at her questioningly.

"Rudra, I want to be tied to you, however, strange this sounds. But its no denying that for the next five years at least, I'll be in the States. Keeping a long-distance relationship is tough, but being engaged across the seas....I know we could do it though. Just I hope you are not mad when I say this, but lets just remained engaged.....and get married later?" asked Soumya.

"But of course Soumya, we are only twenty three, getting married now will be like child marriage" said Rudra.

"Rudra, legally the age for marriage in India is eighteen for girls and twenty one for boys. Also, technically I am still twenty two, my birthday is next month" said Soumya, rolling her eyes. 

"Oh, who cares? Lets have the cake and celebrate. I ordered a low sugar, made with healthy stuff cake, you know" said Rudra.

Soumya chuckled. 

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Next morning Rudra and Soumya separately told the other youngsters about what happened last night.

"Wow, Soumya, this ring is so pretty!" said Gauri. 

"Yes, Soumya, Rudy bhaiyaa has chosen such a delicate design for you. I can't believe that his taste improved so much" said Prinku. "I'll tease him about this later."

"O bete ki, Soumya!" exclaimed Annika "I still can believe that my devar came to his senses so quickly. He is surely the smartest. I have to congratulate him on being an Ishqbaaz and making his bhaabhi proud, and not following the footsteps of his sadhu (serious) elder brother, Billuji."

Soumya giggled. 

"But Soumya, your studies.." said Gauri, with a question in her eyes.

"We were discussing this yesterday night. We will remain engaged for now, and get married after I complete my PHd. in the States" said Soumya.

"But this is going to be so exciting. And we'll get to arrange your sagaai (engagement), I'm so happy for you Soumya!" said Annika, hugging Soumya, Gauri and Prinku followed as well. 

Rudra narrated the story in Shivaay's room.

"I am so happy for you, Rudy. My younger brother is the smartest of us all" said Shivaay.

"Bhaiyaa, I'm lady killer for a good reason" said Rudra, with pride.

"You better stop your lady-killer nonsense now, Rudy. I am glad that Soumya agreed. You are lucky" said Omkara.