Pre celebration

I descend down the stairs and joined my family on table. I pulled out a chair settled beside Mumma. Papa was sitting beside mumma and Bhai was sitting infront of me.

We all were eating in silence and somehow the silence was uncomfortable, it was awakard to eat silently for a talkative person like me.

Well, in my family I'm the talkative one along with bhai. Bhai doesn't talk more than me but noone less.

Sensing the awkwardness of the environment Bhai thought to break the silence and said,

"Are Singhania's also coming this evening" while playing with his plate and forks.

"Yes. They are also coming" papa confirmed their arrival, taking bite of his paav bhaji.

Mumma was eating peacefully her dosa spoke " isn't it obvious Aksh,soon they will be a part of family so they will come too. Why are you asking though?"

My lips curved into a smirk. The certain urge to say that he was missing Sunaina bhabhi and want to see her too badly was too high but I kept my mouth close cause I don't want to get scolded by Mumma.

"Bhabhi se milne ke bahane dhoondh rhe h, haina Bhai" I mutter under my breathe to which Bhai choked on his paav bhaji and gave me a 'what the hell are you saying princess' look.

Mumma rushed to him and gave him glass of water while rubbing his back as he drink it.

I looked around and notice that papa was not there but he was here a few minutes ago. Where did he go in middle of lunch? Did he went office?

Papa has retired from company and Bhai took over his position but whenever there is an issue came papa forgets that he is retired from job and went to fix it. I think age is brainwashing people.

"Ekaksh are you okay,bacha" mumma asked Bhai, her voice laced with pure concern. I looked at bhai and gave him a tight lip smile to which he just shook his head in a manner saying ' iss ladki ka kuch nhi ho skta'.

Bhai looked at mumma, making her sit back on her chair and said " I'm fine mumma, don't worry".

"They will be coming in an hour" a voice came from behind us and as we look behind we saw papa standing there with his phone in his hand.

"Who? Sighania's?" I asked in confusion. Obviously he is talking about them.

"Yes." That was what he said and settled back in his chair as we all continued our lunch.

They are coming it means he will also be here, he will also came and by he i mean Reyansh. That arrogant bitch who only opens his mouth just to insult and roast me. The brainless creature on this earth.

Well he does have brain unlike you my subconscious mocked.

Yeah yeah whatever I shrugged.

Why are you taking his side, I know he has brain and very good sculptured body like Hritik Roshan.

See I told ya, you are Fallin for him.

Shut the fuck up I'm not falling for Reyansh and when did I say something like that I don't remember.

Did I mention that you are falling for Reyansh?

No. You didn't.

Then why did you say his name, it means you are definitely falling for him.

I shook my head to get out of this fight going on between me and my subconscious who is a cupid.

I finished my Kachori and went in my room. I jumped on my bed and closed my eyes to get some good sleep.

The door cracked open and footsteps can be heard approaching me, I open my eyes little to see who is it and saw Bhai standing with his arms crossed.

"What was that?" Bhai asked raising his one eyebrow.

"What was what Bhai" I asked innocently.

"You know advi, what it was"

"I said the truth bhaii. Aren't you missing Bhabhi" I said while wobbling my eyebrows.

I can see crimson coating his ears and cheeks, oh my god my brother is blushing.

"Ohoooo. Blushing vlushing huh" I teased him and added "bhabhi naam ke sunke blush kr rhe ho"

"Shut up advi, Aisa kuch bhi nhi h" he denied but failed miserably.

"Oh, I can see that"

"Btw why were you smiling huh eating kachori huh" he asked out of blue.

"Was I?" When did I smile I didn't even remember. Did I smiled. But on What. What was I thinking at that time that made me smile.

Reyansh, you were thinking about his well sculptured body at that time.

My subconscious didn't drop any chance to praise that annoying arrogant bitch.

"What were you thinking then" Bhai asked.

What should I say to him that I was thinking about how well sculptured body his fiance's brother have. That I was thinking about him.

"Nothing. Just thinking about the event" this was all I could manage to say at that moment.

🦋

Everyone were wandering around taking their time and giving their heartfelt appreciations.

Well,not every one are saying this from their heart as yk typical relatives and all.

Singhania's were already here, they came earlier in order to help us for preparation which we denied politely but they insisted a lot till the point where can't deny anymore.

I wandered around to take a look at the surroundings to be more precise looking for a chair to sat. My gaze wandered around I spotted the chair it was golden padded one.

Without wasting my time I took my steps in its direction and stood beside it, I sighed and said "jisko dhundha gali gali woh mere bagal mein mili" resting my both hands on my waist taunting the non living thing.

*Sighs*

I took my step forward and was about to sit when someone else sit on it. I lifted my gaze to see who it was and it was none other than *Reyansh asshole Rai Singhania.*

I was looking around to find someone to be more precise that someone who is ruling my mind ever since I saw her. To be honest I'm not a fan of pre celebrations and never ever attended one but this one is important to me. Because it her celebration, it's for her.

And I want to be a part of every moment of her life. Be it her pre celebration party or celebration party or in her moments of happiness, excitement,sorrow the fact I don't want her to be sad neither because of me not because of anyone else.

A sudden shake on my shoulder brought me back from my chain of thoughts and I looked behind to saw who it was.

It was none other than Aditya. My lifesaver, my bestfriend a person with whom I can just be me. Who I'm not the one whom my company is afraid of not the one ruthlessly shoved 10 bullets in someone's head just because he laid on my baby sister Sunaina and Her.

The girl who occupied my brain like she owns it.The one whose mere presence is enough to make me nervous and my heart ran marathon.

I gave Adi a brotherly hug, patted his back and pulled away. "What's up, Rey?" asked Aditya looking at me.

"As usual, you tell me what's going on " he thinks I don't know what's going behind my back. Yesterday I saw him with a girl whose looks resembles Advika's friend Zoya. I'm pretty sure something is going on.

Last week Zoya came to our office for an interview and we all were quite impressed by her work. She is in designing department, she does all the sketching work and rest is handled by Shaurya the Head Designer.

From the last week I have been watching Adi consoling Zoya and spending time with her as other employees were behaving with her unprofessionally. They all were bitching around about how Zoya got vice head designer post since she was just a newbie.

Noone knows she is here because of her own hardwork, that's the main reason Adi takes her side when Saanjh an employee was taunting her and Zoya was crying.

Adi maybe appears to be cold from outside but I know him he is a softie from inside. Though he have to maintain his cold demeanor to keep a check on the employees otherwise he is a pookie.

"Umm ahm" Adi stuttered scratching the back of his neck gaining a chuckle from me.

"Hota hai hota hai" I said and my lips curved into a smirk.

I wandered my gaze around to find something or to be more clear to find someone. And I think my stars are on point I found her standing there a few metres away from me.

She was wearing a royal blue, one-shoulder saree gown. It was having a strapless, sweetheart neckline bodice with a pleated pallu draped across her shoulder and torso. The gown is made of a satin-like fabric with a smooth, flowing drape. It is cinched at her waist, creating a flattering silhouette. The dress also has a single, embellished strap on her shoulder with silver detailing.

The sight infront of me was more than enchanting, it is beyond anything. It's heaven. The way the fabric hugged her curves and accentuate her features. It so breathtaking.

The prettiest woman I ever saw in my life ofc after my mom.

I swallowed hard and until I process what's going on u found myself stood there behind her. Till I realise how and when I come here it was too late.

She was about to sit on the chair but I swiftly sat on it before she could. She shifted her gaze from the chair, lifting her head she look at me and my heartbeat raced.

Those hazel brown orbs looking in mine, taking my breathe away. The dim lighting outside making her eyes glow.

They were captivating.

I shivered and swayed, feeling myself pulled into that endless brown.

An Abyss from which there is no return.

I composed myself as soon I saw her eyes narrowing at me filled with irritation, annoyance and something more on which I can't lay my finger on it.

"Are you done gawking at me" clearing her throat she said more like stated.

Im not done yet. I can spend hours sitting here looking at her beautiful eyes. But unfortunately I can't what is she thinks of me like a creep.

" I wasn't gawking, Ms Kulkarni" I said maintaining my usual demeanor. I can't let her know about it. Can I?

"Sure, I can see that" she said folding her arms infront of her.

I rolled my eyes at her.

" Why are you sitting at my chair?" She asked raising her brow.

"Why can't I "

"I saw it first so stand up I'll sit"

" But I sat on it first, so I won't move"

" What do you think of yourself huh? Get up from here fast, I saw it first and this is my chair"

"Is your name written on it huh"

"Written or not still I'll not move an inch from here. And you can sit anywhere else why is this so special"

"Special or not still it's mine. I'll sit here, you go somewhere else"

"I won't stood from here. Do whatever you want"

"You know what you are impossible" she said clenching her fists in irritation and started to walk away.

A smirk made its way on my face and I followed her.

She looked at me and asked "Kya chahiye ab" throwing daggers at me.

"Nothing I'm just exploring around" i said nonchalantly slumping my shoulder.

"Toh kahi aur jaake kro explore ,mere peeche kyu ghoom rhe ho" she said walking faster than before.

I paced up to match her speed and said " bas aise hi , meri marzi"

" Ek kaam kroge mere liye" she asked.

"What is it" I asked confused at her sudden demand, not that I don't like it I like it more than I could.

She stopped in her tracks, turned around joined her hands and said "bhaad mein jao" irritation dripping from her voice.

I laughed at her antics and started singing walking behind her as she kept walking

"Mein To Deewana

Bola Aajana

Dono Sang Mein Chalenge Haan

Aabhi Ja Tu Aa Ja Re

Dil haara ree "

She gave me a tight lipped smile and motioned through her eyes to look infront as she turned to right.

Before I could understand I bumped into a hard surface which cause me to groan. I looked infront of me and it was a fucking wall.

I bumped into a wall because I was so lost admirring her.

I heard giggles from my right and saw her laughing and giggling.

She has the prettiest laugh in world.

I could listen to her laugh and giggles all and every fuckin day.

🦋

Everyone were dancing and enjoying celebrating her happiness. My mom pushed me onthe dance floor. Same treatment done to Advika.

We both were at dance floor staring at each other just then the song desi girl played.

I don't know but as soon it started my body started to react to it before I could process.

The song come to an end everyone were hooting,cheering and clapping for us. I walked over to my mom and Advika too move to Preeta Aunty and stood beside her.

She looked at me and taking the chance I winked at her. Her cheeks covered in crimson and she hid her face behind preeta Aunty.

"She is blushing huh" I heard from behind and without thinking I said proudly "Yes because of me"

I felt an hand on my shoulder and my confidence went vanished the mere second.