Christian's POV-
I am really not ready to get married right now, but seeing happiness on grandma's face is the most content feeling I have ever felt. If that source of happiness is Smriti, then be it. As it is, I am incapable of loving anyone.
" Brother, we all are so happy with your decision to marry Smriti. By what I have made out, she is a really simple and down to Earth girl. Exactly what you want." Mia said as she entered my room.
" Do you want anything?" I asked her.
" Yes, get ready. We are going to buy engagement rings. As soon as Smriti gets back, Engagement will take place and then the weddings!! " She said excitedly.
" Weddings?" I questioned.
" Yes, the church wedding and hindu wedding." Mia said simply.
" Not happening. I will only marry once in the church." I declared.
" Christian, grandma wants a Hindu wedding too." She whined.
" This is the first time that I don't have control on the people around me." I said.
" It's okay brother, enjoy this too." Mia said dramatically.
I then got ready and we started for the address given by Mr Sharma for the rings.
" Christian, at least show some interest. It's you who is getting married." Mother said.
" Mother, you are very well aware about the condition." I said.
" Son, don't worry. I'm doing what is best for you." Grandma said.
We reached the store within 45 minutes.
The rings were selected.
" Mrs Grey, you can decide the wedding date." Mrs Sharma said.
" Mrs Sharma, let's keep it after 2 months." Mother said.
" As you feel convinient." Mr Sharma said.
We were about to leave when Mrs Sharma invited us all for dinner for tomorrow.
" We will be there Archana." Grandma said and then we started for the hotel.
Mia's POV-
Mrs Sharma had invited us for dinner. Currently, I'm nagging my brother to get ready.
" Fine Mia. Get out of the room." He said.
I rolled my eyes and went to mom.
We reached the Sharma Mansion soon.
Mrs Sharma introduced us to Smriti's best friend, Sanskaar was also present in the house.
" Why don't you children take a stroll in the house while we elders discuss some things." Grandma said.
" Sanskaar, show me Smriti's room." I said.
" Sure." He said.
" Brother, come along." I said, addressing Christian.
" You carry on, I've to make some calls." He said.
I rolled my eyes and dragged him along with us.
" Okay Sanskaar, you must me knowing some embarrassing stories of Smriti, so spill!" I said.
" I don't have a death wish so soon." He responded.
" Come one! One story won't hurt." I said.
" Fine. But just 1 and Smriti should not know that I've told you." He said.
I nodded and grinned.
" So what happened was that we were in 7th standard. We all were playing basketball together. What she did was, she did a basket and then Dhruv, one of our classmates, slipped and fell on her. He must have been 80 kgs at that time. By the time she got up, her nose had gone red from the pressure and it stayed red for more than 3 days. I have Smriti's photo too!" He said and I burst out laughing.
I saw amusement in Christian's eyes.
" So, this is Smriti's room." Sanskaar said, opening a door.
Smriti's room-
" Wow! It's so pretty!" I said.
" And messy." Christian added.
" Actually this girl always leaves it like this when she leaves the city for work. Aunty must have been busy or else she would have already cleaned it. Smriti gets told off alot because she is messier that aunty." Sanskaar said.
I nodded.
We then went downstairs as dinner had been served.
" Mr Sharma, if you don't mind can I listen to some stock market news?" Christian asked.
" No need to ask son. Wait, I'll switch it on." Mr Sharma said, switching on the television.
As soon as the news reporter spoke something in hindi, Mrs Sharma dropped the bowl she was holding and let out a cry.
" What happened Archana?" Grandma asked.
" When I last talked to Smriti, she was in the area where the bomb blast has happened in Mumbai." Mrs Sharma said.
We were shocked. Bomb Blast!!
She was crying badly.
" Nothing will happen to Smriti. Don't cry Archana." Mr Sharma said.
" Mujhe Sunaina ko call karna hai. Phone dijiye ( I want to call Sunaina, hand me the phone.)" Mrs Sharma said. Mom, Dad, Christian and I could not understand a word.
Mr Sharma did as he was told and Mrs Sharma was trying to call someone. We all were hell worried.
Smriti's POV-
" We left for Bandra to check and spy on some people. I had a gut feeling that sometime wrong is was happening in that area. In a profession like ours, sometimes it is advisable to ask on gut feelings rather that some theories. We did the same and started with Bandra.
" Before leaving, let's inform someone from our families and Snajay sir." Fahim said.
I called mumma.
" Mumma, I'm all okay. Don't worry. I'm leaving for Bandra." I said.
" Do want ever you want to, just don't die." She said.
" I know mom." I said.
" By the way, in 20 minutes your soon to be in laws and husband are coming for dinner." She informed me.
" Whatever. Bye." I said.
" Bye and take care." She replied back.
I hung up and stocked myself with necessary items.
" Let's go." I said.
" Activate your bluetooth systems first." Rajat said.
" Lakshya, you are staying back and tracking the location of those people. Keep us updated." Mansi said.
Lakshya nodded.
" Guys, anything suspicious, inform everyone ASAP and we will then decide what to do." I said.
Everyone nodded.
" Let's get started." Rajat said and started the car.
As soon as we reached the area, we all splitted to cover a larger radius. We all were connected via bluetooth.
" Guys, I am sure that something is going to happen. I see men who are constantly passing a bag to one another." I said.
" I see them too." Rajat said.
" I'm informing the Police Department to send dome force in this area immediately. There might be bomb in the bag." Fahim said.
Small force of police came to us. They were dressed as civilians too.
" Officers, make sure that the bomb does not blast." Mansi said but it was too late.
The was already a blast happened somewhere near us. I could hear it. I just hope that there is not many deaths.
You see, we all are cool about the blast because we have faced these situations ample number of times.
We collected the bag for fingerprints.
" Ms Sharma, reach Andheri east as soon as possible along with your team. There is nothing that can be Bandra. According to our sources, there can be a blast there too. Inform the bomb squad right now." Sanjay sir said as soon as I took his call.
" Right away sir." I said and did what I was instructed. We left for Andheri East. God, please let the people be safe there until we and the bomb squad reach.
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