"Do you think his dreams came too late?"
"Don't have a doubt, dear. Those dreams always begin at the right time. They are never too late not too early. Ours was a different story from theirs so our dreams begin early. Maybe their story will have a little bit twists and turns but it'll only make their relationship stronger. Just like ours!" he nudged his nose with his wife's.
Sharon chuckled and asked "Do you think it started for Anaya too? Has she started watching those dreams too?"
"It's about time. Didn't you see Dheer's love for Anaya? You already know, the more he loves her, the more he's determined to get her and strive for it, the sooner she'll have those dreams and the longer her dreams will be as compared to Dheer's. And judging by his efforts she should already be having those dreams. It's fate's way to help Dheer by pulling Anaya slowly close to him through those dreams. As long as our son follow the right path, he'll surely win his love's heart and soul. It's his destiny." Papa Oberoi said pulling his wife to their bed.
"Yes, and as long as his friends are with him, I am sure he'll always be on right track. He is lucky to have them as his friends" Mama Oberoi said climbing the bed and yawning at the same time.
"You are right my dear wife. Now go and sleep. You are going to need a lot of energy to play the matchmaker for your son again. And I want my wife to look second best after the bride in my son's second wedding" Papa Oberoi said as he tucked his wife on the bed.
Sharon chuckled and went into a deep slumber as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Papa Oberoi shook his head as his wife dotingly and placed a kiss on her forehead. Then he joined his wife in the bed and went to deep slumber hugging his ever-energetic wife.
****** Next morning******
Anaya woke up early to talk to Mama and Papa Oberoi.
After breakfast, she went to them and started hesitatingly "Maa, I... I have something to tell you..."
"We already know Anaya. You don't have to feel burdened. Dheer told us everything. And we don't blame you. Whatever you may say, we know that it was Dheer's fault. And we are sorry that you had to go through all this. But despite this, we just hope that you both will get together in the future with your own choice. Because we know that you are the best girl for Dheer and we really like you." Mama Oberoi said before Anaya could speak anymore.
Anaya's eyes glistened with tears as she heard Mama Oberoi's words. "I'm really sorry that I can't be together with him maa. He's a great guy but..."
Before we could say anything else Papa Oberoi interjected her this time. "We understand your predicament child. And why are you sorry. It's not your fault. Now stop blaming yourself. We chose you for our son because we know how you are as a person. And if you want to be free then we won't stop you. We just want you to be happy. So now stop spouting nonsense and smile. You don't look good when crying."
Anaya smiled when she heard him.
"Jeez Mr. Oberoi, is this how you comfort a crying girl. It's been thirty-five years of our wedding and you are still bad at it." Sharon mocked her husband.
"Why are you getting mad at me now? At least I'm trying. It's not like I do this every day to perfect it."
"But still, can't you select your words a bit carefully. You have to calm her down and motivate her at the same time assuring her that everything is fine. This is not a business deal that you have to look so professional. And for God's sake, don't comment on her crying face" Sharon revolted.
"God! It's early morning Mama and Papa Oberoi and you guys are already at it. At least give us some time to wake up and prepare the popcorn for the show." Sam appeared yawning followed by Eva.
Anaya giggled at this and her entire nervousness flushed out of her brain. She had always loved this couple's bickering.
"There there. That's the smile I wanted to see on your face. At least this old man helped to make you laugh despite his awful comforting skills." Sharon said turning to Anaya to which Papa Oberoi harumphed.
"Now don't worry about anything and just live your life to the fullest dear and we don't want to hear anything from you on this topic. We will talk to your parents about it, don't worry about them. But we hope that you'll still consider us your family and come to us whenever you face any problem. Always remember, we are there for whenever you need us" Sharon Oberoi hugged Anaya as she said this.
Anaya hugged her back and smiled sincerely. She loved them and will always consider them as her family whether she will be Dheer's wife or not.