Smriti's POV-
Today is Friday, the day of my engagement with Mr Grey and I am still confused about what exactly I want. I mean, I don't have an option of having second thoughts, but still, a girl can think right?
" Okay Smriti, calm down. It's gonna be fine." I consoled myself.
" Smriti, if you are done with talking to yourself, go and get ready. Mia will be here in sometime to take you to the salon. Mansi and Sunaina will go along with you too." Mumma said.
I groaned.
" Stop making weird noises and take bath." Mumma instructed.
I rolled my eyes and then went to the washroom.
Within 20 minutes, I was done and ready. Mansi and Sunaina were in the waiting area.
" Smriti, Mia is waiting for us outside. Let's go." Sunaina said.
" Okay." I said and we went out.
We all greeted Mia and she drove.
" Let's get pampered ladies!" Mia exclaimed as we made our way inside.
We spent around 4 freaking hours there. This is the first time I have spent more than 1 hour in a salon let alone getting all these weird things on me!
" We are done here." Mia said.
" Finally!" I exclaimed.
She rolled her eyes.
" Now everything is done. Let me drop you guys to the hotel. There, one person is waiting for you to do your hair and make up before you put on your engagement dress. Remember, you just have 2 hours to get ready." Mia instructed.
" In 2 hours, I can get dressed and undress 20 times. It is more than enough." I said.
Mansi and Sunaina nodded with me.
" Oh my gosh woman! It is your engagement. At least try and put some efforts!" Mia said dramatically.
Now it was my turn to roll eyes.
" Mia, you don't worry. I will let that man do whatever he wants to with my hair and make up. I trust you enough that you will not make me look like a clown." I said.
" Okay. Now let's get started for the hotel." Mansi said.
We did so.
" Mia, please tell me that there are less people coming for the engagement." I said.
" Yes, only a few are invited." She said.
I nodded thankfully and she chuckled.
We reached the hotel where I saw all the Grey's in attendance.
" Finally you girls are here." Grace said as soon as she saw us.
" Is there a problem mom?" Mia asked Mrs Grey.
" Mia, the dress you all had purchased for Smriti is torn from the back. It is unwearable." Grace said.
" Oh my god! We are huge fools! How come we didn't check before buying?" Mansi exclaimed.
" I have an idea." Grandma said.
" What is it Grandma?" Christian asked.
" Smriti can wear the saree that I had worn for my engagement." She said.
" That is a good idea!" Mumma said.
" Yes, this way we can have a fusion of India and the States." Mia exclaimed.
" Fine! Crisis averted. Now Christian, go and get ready and Smriti, you too." Grace said.
I nodded and went to my room where Lakshya and Rajat were sort of hogging on a pizza.
" Fools! Sitting in my room and eating the pizza all alone! Both of you are criminals." I exclaimed.
Lakshya smirked while Rajat rolled his eyes.
" Here, have the last bite." Rajat said, extending the small bite towards me.
Before I could bite it, Rajat had eaten it all by himself.
" Out of my room. NOW!" I shouted at both of them.
" Come on Smriti, you are getting angry at us over a pizza!" Lakshya said dramatically.
" No Lakshya, it's not just a pizza! It is my life. Besides, you did not even save the garlic bread for me, so I hate both of you. Now OUT." I said.
They shook their heads and started leaving the room.
Then the hairdresser came to my room and started working. Within an hour, he was done with my hair and make up.
" You can now slip into your dress." He said.
" Thank you." I said.
"No issues." He said and took my leave.
Now the biggest problem is that I don't know how to wear a saree and my cell phone is in Mansi's handbag. I cannot even call mumma now!
I thought of leaving the room to find mumma but the moment she sees me like the way I am, she will kill me. Now I will have to wait for someone to come in my room.
Thankfully, I didn't had to wait much because there was a knock on the door.
I opened the door and saw Mr Grey standing there.
" Mr Grey?" I frowned.
" Smriti, why are you not ready? We have to go downstairs." He said.
" Can I please have your phone? I need to call my mom." I said.
" Here." He said, handing me over his cell.
I called mumma.
" Mumma, step in my room ASAP." I said.
Within 2 minutes, she was here.
" Smriti, what is happening?" She asked.
" Son, just give us 5 minutes." Mumma said and asked him to sit in the living area and took me to the room.
" Mumma, you know that I don't know how to wear a saree." I sighed.
" I told you to at least try becoming a woman, didn't I?" She asked.
" Mumma, you know that I don't have the time or patience to deal with dresses like saree." I said.
" God! What lacked in my upbringing?" She sighed dramatically and pushed me in the bathroom to wear the blouse and the underskirt.
After I saw done, she draped the saree gracefully around me.
Smriti's look-
" Now I am going, come downstairs with Christian." She said and left the room.
I wore my footwear and came to the lounge area where Christian was waiting for me.
" Beautiful." He said, as soon as he saw me.
I looked down and blushed.
I saw his side smirking face.
" Shall we?" He asked.
" We shall." I said taking the arm he had extended towards mine.
" You have no idea what you are doing to me Ms Sharma.
I looked at him wide-eyed.
The moment I entered the hall, I was blinded by all the camera lights.
" I thought that Mia had said that this is not a grand affair and still I find around 200 people here." I muttered to myself.
" Smriti, you've got to adapt yourself to all this limelight now." Grace said as soon as she saw me a little tensed.
I nodded.
Mr Grey made me meet many of this business associates. I remember no one's name.
Within some minutes, rings were exchanged.
He made me wear a platinum band with diamonds studded in it. I made him wear a similar one.
Then, he asked me for a dance.
I nodded hesitantly.
Here goes nothing.
Hii guys! Here is the next chapter. It is a little short because I am uncapable of typing on the Ipad and my laptop has still not been repaired. I hope you like the chapter. Do comment at least one word about this chapter if you want to read the next one. I am saying this because your words give me motivation to write more. I hope you understand what I am saying. Remember, I love you all. Until next time. Bye!!