" You guys are marrying!!! You need to talk and meet!!" it was a Sunday. God. I had thought that I could sleep in late, get up and stick to my phone. Maybe, I could continue reading the story I had started or I could just chill in and rewatch W on Netflix. But, no. Bhai and Suha had other plans. I hate them for this!!!
I was so peacefully sleeping on my bed, after sleeping at 3 today, I needed a break. I had so happily put the alarm for 11 that day. So, easy and lazy I had planned my favorite day in the world but, like always, there were people who were there to break it for me!
" *Sobs* No, please. I want to sleep," I cried on the bed as someone tried to remove the blanket from over me, and suddenly, that someone even stopped. I was so thankful.
" Bhai got an off, just to go on a date with you," her voice was filled with cunningness and I had decided on that very moment that I wasn't falling for it.
" I hate you," I told her and kicked her hand, " Liar,"
" No actually, she is right," this was a male voice and I frowned
" Who is that?" I asked groggily, without opening my eyes, and heard a man chuckle
" I told you that it wasn't going to work. They're both too sleepy," the man just kept saying and I hit my leg on the bed again, to gain authority
" Who?" I asked again in anger this time and Suha giggled
" That is your fiance," I didn't believe her at all. Nope. That man was supposed to be in his house or even if he had come in this house, he should've been in bhai's room, not mine. So, in anger, I got up and opened my eyes saying -
" Don't fuck with me right now," but no. She was right!!
He was there, standing, holding my blanket and smiling. I think he was about to burst out laughing because he did exactly that along with Suha when I screamed and pulled the blanket over me. My nightsuit was pretty revealing plus, I wasn't wearing a bra. Seeing him inside my cozy room, in the fucking morning, I was devastated.
" Pranav had the same reaction when I first got him up from sleep," she commented and sat next to me while he sat on a chair, facing me. I was on the pinpoint there! I couldn't even run... I really wanted to cry but all I did was lay on the bed again and put the blanket all over me. I was dying down there as both of them kept laughing and when I moved a little up, I could see his eyes filled with interest looking right at me. All I could do at that time was beg and pray to God to save me...
" Wh-what are you doing here!?" I finally mustered up the courage to ask it and they stopped laughing
" Me?" he asked pointing at himself and I squinted my eyes. Who else would I ask that to?? Suha was allowed to and stayed over all the time! She could come into my room anytime!
Someone cleared their throat over me and I looked up to find Suha smiling over me
" Your idiot brother kicked us into this room," she started and I frowned. How could bhai kick them into my room?
" We were supposed to have a games night," Sohit started and I turned my head around
" and I came in," Suha continued and I groaned. Now I got exactly what happened. I bet these 2 fought and bhai got annoyed, sending them out of the house but, they took shelter in my room because I just happen to be her best friend and his fiance. I hate this.
" And-" he continued
" No need. I got it. Just get out both of you," I ordered and they looked at each other, I think. I wasn't paying attention because I went back to sleep and shifted in my place, to face my window from where a lot of sunshine was coming in and it completely destroyed my sleep
" Like brother like a sister. Bhai, these both are mean people. Let's just go," she started with her melodrama and I groaned while getting up, still covering myself with my cute pink, fluffy blanket and they both looked at me with wide, puppy-dog eyes. Even Sohit... I don't get that guy anymore.
" Fine. Just get out. I need to get ready," I told her and she kept a hand over her cheeks, blinking very fastly
" Since when did you get this shy?" she asked me and pulled out the blanket, leaving my really short silk shorts and a sleeveless silk shirt which had no bra underneath it, as a showpiece for her brother and I had immediately pull back the blanket over me but his eyes had already touched my skin. I could sense his piercing eyes staring right at my legs. The way he was looking at me... It was almost as if I was a chicken and he was staring for eating. But he didn't try anything. Instead, he just cleared his throat and walked out of the room, silently, giving me a chance to calm my horses and my heart that was beating real fast.
When the door closed in front of me, I sighed and turned my head around to glare at Suha who was smiling sheepishly
" WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!?" I asked in anger and she stood up
" You know what? Just get ready. We have to go on a double date and I really think Pranav is calling me," I threw a pillow at her in anger as she slammed the door in front of me.
Then, I drowned in my thoughts again.
Sohit was known as the player but I also knew that since the marriage was fixed, he hadn't slept with anyone and it had been 3 months now. I was sure because otherwise, bhai would've killed him. He definitely knows how to please women so, he'll be good in bed. I don't know how wild he can get because I haven't seen him in the bed. But, I was really scared when my waxed legs came in front of his eyes. I've tried hard to manage my body and keep it fit till now... I don't know about my figure but, I look good. That is all I am confident about. The few times I did let Tanish touch me, he told me that I was the best he had ever had. The other guys at college were just trying from me... I don't remember having sex with them. In all, I'm not sure that I can fuck to a level he wants me to. I'm scared I'll let him down that way but, leave all this shit.
I couldn't even think properly while roaming in the mall with him right next to me, watching my every move. I don't know if I should call it me being uncomfortable or me constantly remembering the morning. I was seriously waiting for him to make a move so that I could scream and run away from there but, it was really scary because he kept his distance. I could guess that he wanted me to feel comfortable around him but after what happened in the morning, I wasn't so sure about comfort, comparing to him.
" Sohit," a woman, I don't know just suddenly popped out of nowhere and I thought that maybe I could get some time off from him but the way that woman was standing next to him, looking at the distance between us and trying to touch him, I knew that she wanted to get back with him.
Then, I looked at him. His gaze, which was full of curiosity as he looked at me walking around without buying anything had turned to annoyance. His face, which was so, interested in every move I made till then had now stiffened. His body posture changed from relaxed to guarded and he looked at me with a sorry face. I knew that instance that he was done with her and not interested in meeting her.
So, I slowly walked to him and held his hand
" Hi, I'm Pari, his fiance," I started with a cute smile, but I hope it didn't look cute to her
" Hi Pari," she said and her smile almost faltered
" and you are?" I asked her and Sohit pulled me a little closer to me. I don't know why but, it felt good when he wrapped his hand around my shoulders. I could feel his warm hand around my small, feeble, skinny arm that was open. Thankfully, I had even waxed only 3 days ago...
" I'm Aditi," she said in a sweet yet bitter tone
" My ex from 4 years ago," Sohit added and I nodded. Ok. I knew that he had many girlfriends till now so I wasn't shocked or annoyed by the fact that I met someone. She was pretty and tall whereas I am short but definitely better looking than her.
" So you're finally, really having a kid huh?" did she just say that I'm pregnant? What the
" Excuse me?" I was angry because I'm sure that I am not fat in any which way! I'm sure. I'm skinny.
" No. I'm not marrying for a kid," Sohit told her and her face paled
" Oh. Sorry... Didn't know that. Really... I didn't know that you were forced into this," that woman was starting to annoy me a lot. I want to walk away immediately
" I had a choice actually," he told her plainly and looked at me, " Shouldn't we go? Suhani would be waiting," he told me and I nodded
" Yeah," I agreed and we started walking away. That was one incident I don't think I can forget, ever.
She just looked so pale and had such a defeated face that I just could never forget about it. Tanish never met his exes so, I didn't have to meet them either. Basically, I never got a chance to feel jealous and although that was a good thing, I didn't know now...
When we reached the cafeteria, I noticed something weird. Suha was smirking and bhai had a stiff face. I don't remember when I last saw that look on bhai's face but I am sure that I had seen it so I frowned and looked at Sohit who was smiling too and looking directly at bhai as if he had won something. Then, slowly, I looked down, and only then did I notice and understand what was happening... My eyes widened and my heart started beating fastly as we kept walking. Sohit's hand was no longer on my shoulder but, we both were still holding hands and behaving like a proper couple. Shit.
" You guys seem pretty cozy," I hit her leg under the table when she said that.
" You didn't buy anything? Bhai should've given his entire wallet to you," she just continued, and then, I understood that the person I had actually kicked was glaring right at me
" Exactly. He has so much. He can easily spend a fortune over you unlike me," bhai said angrily and I held an ear to apologize. He only sighed and looked at the man sitting next to me
" I'm not leaving this place till she buys something," uh oh.
" I agree with you baby. I'm not leaving either. Pari, you first empty bhai's bank account, and then, we can go back," I kept a hand over my forehead
" I'm fine with that," great. If only they knew... I just shopped with ma 3 days ago so...
" Nah," I told her for the millionth time. We had been to 3 shops in the past 3 hours and I had even tried about 30 clothes but I did not buy even one because I'm a picky buyer. Deal with it. All my clothes are personally selected by me and only 3 people in the whole world know about it, one was my mom, the other is ma and the third, who is taking advantage of this fact by shopping, even more, my best friend, the one and only, Suhani! Yeah, I hate her.
There were some clothes that caught my eye but I can't try them on in front of my brother and Sohit. Then there were a few things like underwear that I would've loved to buy but I kept away from that section because of the men. Basically, I was left with Indian ethnic wear that I already had a lot in my cupboard. I didn't need to buy anything else...
" Let's just go home," I declared and the men with us finally stopped talking business and looked at us
" You selected?" bhai asked me and I sat down. Damn those heels. I feel like killing them right now but, they also make me look taller...
" No and no. Pari, you have to select something," Suha told me, sitting next to me and massaging her own feet. Guess, we both had the same problem
" I came here 3 days ago with ma. I don't have anything left to buy. Let's just go home," I told her and she raised an eyebrow
" If that is the case," she turned her head around and looked at the men
" Bhai, you decide something for her," that's it. I give up! She's not my friend anymore. When she knows that I absolutely hate it when others pick up things for me... Even when she knows it!
Sohit looked at us with wide eyes and Suha snapped in front of his eyes, just to pull him out of the daze
" Bhai. I'm talking to you. Pick up something for her na," she said again and Bhai sat next to her too, keeping all the bags down. She shops a lot.
" Me?" He asked just to confirm and I bit my lower lip. I mean, it wouldn't be that bad to know what he wants me to wear. I would get to know his choice by this way and I am excited now. Yes. I'm ready for any hideous thing he picks out of the entire store.
" Yes you. I've seen your choice. Just pick something out in pink," Bhai told him and he blinked for a second. He just stared at me, I guess waiting for me to cut my Bhai and Suha's directions but I shrugged. This was a good option since he had practically done nothing after coming to the mall and this way, I get to stay away from him for sometime but...
" Bhai..." my bhai's face paled when I started in my innocent voice and he looked at me, daring me to continue but I was feeling mischief in my mind
" You should gift Suha something too," there it was. I did it. I practically ruined the day for my brother as Suha looked at him with sparkly, eager and excited eyes
" Yeah," she commented and I smiled. Sohit smiled too. I guess, it's better to drown them both than save them both cause then, I am entertained...
So, there we were, talking about my engagement party that was just one month later and after that, we started talking about my wedding dress. So here's the deal... I got it customized. One of my friends is a huge wedding dress designer and I got her to design a dress especially for me. It was going to be pretty special.
Of course we're having a proper Indian wedding and the dress or lehenga will be red like many other brides have but mine would be different cause it has cuts, embroidery, seemlessness and its going to be handmade. I'm really excited about it. Me and ma had personally selected it completely...
It took them about 2 hours to come back and although Suha wasn't impressed, I was stunned.
He didn't choose a dress or anything for me. Nor did he take out an expensive jewelry item like Bhai did. He just got me simple, plain, beautiful, silver payal. They were just like the ones mom had given me, which I used to wear all day long till college. After shifting, I lost them and ever since, I hadn't even thought of those.
" Don't like them?" He asked insecurely while Bhai and Suha were busy bickering about the pendant he bought for her and I shook my head. A smile came over my face as I turned to look at him from the payal and he sighed, I'm sure in relief
" I love them," I told him and looked at my feet. Now I felt like wearing them immediately and dancing
" You want me to put it on?" He asked me and I looked up at him. He had this, hopeful face that I just couldn't say no to. So, I nodded my head and he smiled too, handsomely. He looked so happy while moving his hands to my legs and putting the payal over the straps of my heels. I bet he wanted to touch my legs, after what had happened in the morning but, he didn't do it. Another small thing of his that touched my heart.
I just hope that he kept doing things like that forever...