6. Laughs and Teases

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The next day, the four girls decided to meet up at their favorite café, a cozy little spot tucked away in a quiet corner of town.

They had always come here to share secrets, laugh together, and escape the pressures of home. Today, the café was almost empty, giving them the perfect space to talk freely without worrying about anyone overhearing.

As they settled at a corner table, Ananya noticed her friends struggling to hold back their laughter. Finally, they burst out, unable to contain it anymore, all eyes on her.

Divya was the first to speak, imitating Ananya's Chachi in an exaggeratedly sweet tone, "Our Ananya is soooo decent and shy! Such a sanskaari ladki!" Her voice was dripping with sarcasm, and Amrita and Ishika nearly fell off their chairs laughing.

Ananya's cheeks flushed as she glared at her friends, crossing her arms. "Oh, stop it, you guys! Or I'll leave!" She tried to sound angry, but the small smile at the corners of her mouth gave her away.

"Alright, alright, we'll stop! Come on, sit down, Anu!" Ishika said, pulling Ananya back into her chair.

Amrita and Divya nodded, pretending to be serious, but the mischievous glint in their eyes remained.

After the giggles died down, Ishika grew thoughtful. She looked at each of her friends and spoke up, "So... our marriages have been decided now. Do any of you actually like your grooms?" Her tone was light, but her question was serious.

At the mention of her groom, Divya's thoughts wandered to Daksh. She remembered his calm expression, his intense gaze, his handsome face...

She shook her head quickly, trying to push away the unexpected thoughts. But the slight blush on her cheeks didn't go unnoticed.

Ananya chuckled, giving Divya a teasing nudge. "Looks like someone is more than okay with her marriage," she said, grinning.

"Aww, really, Divi?" Amrita teased, leaning forward. Divya's cheeks flushed even more, and she looked away, embarrassed.

"Well..." Divya mumbled, avoiding their eyes. "To be honest, he did look quite handsome..." She trailed off, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ishika joined in the teasing, saying, "Oh, so I should start calling him jija ji instead of devar ji now, right, Divya?"

"Aap bhi, Isha di?" Divya replied, laughing despite her embarrassment. Her friends joined in, their laughter filling the quiet café.

As their laughter settled, Divya turned the tables on them. "You're all acting like only my groom is good-looking! Have you seen Isha Di's groom? He looked pretty impressive too!" She raised her eyebrows, and suddenly, all eyes turned to Ishika.

Ishika felt her cheeks warm. She didn't want to admit it, but she couldn't deny that Rudraksh was attractive.

Ananya noticed Ishika's reaction and smirked, saying, "Come on, Isha didi! He's a good-looking guy, and he's going to be your husband. Don't you agree?"

Divya nodded eagerly, adding, "Did you know, Isha di? Rudraksh has a fan following. Many girls have a crush on him! I bet they'll all be so jealous of you!"

Hearing this, Ishika frowned. She wasn't sure why, but the idea of other girls admiring her future husband didn't sit well with her. She looked away, unsure of what to feel.

Meanwhile, Amrita had been silent, thinking about Rudraksh. She felt protective over Ishika and didn't like Rudraksh's cold attitude. She knew that her friend was strong, but she couldn't help worrying.

She spoke up in a firm voice, "Listen, Isha Maiyya. If I ever find out that he treats you badly after your marriage, I'll make sure he regrets it." Her tone was serious, and the others looked at her, surprised.

They all knew Amrita was protective, but hearing her say this with such conviction left them speechless for a moment.

Trying to lighten the mood, Ananya grinned and changed the subject. "Oh, don't try to act so tough, Amul baby! Did you see how Aaryansh looked at you yesterday? He seemed completely lost in his thoughts, staring at you!"

Amrita's brows furrowed in confusion, her voice rising, "Why on earth are you calling me 'Amul baby'?!" She looked slightly annoyed, but then her tone softened.

"And... really?" She tilted her head, trying to remember if Aaryansh had indeed been staring at her.

The truth was, she had been too focused on observing her friends' grooms and hadn't paid much attention to her own. She hadn't really looked at Aaryansh, let alone noticed his expressions.

"Oh, yes! I saw it too!" Divya chimed in, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "He couldn't take his eyes off you, Ritu! He was staring the whole time!"

Ishika nodded in agreement. "It's true, Ritu. He looked at you like you were the only person in the room. It was pretty obvious."

Amrita felt a small twinge of curiosity about Aaryansh now.

She hadn't thought much about him before, but hearing this made her wonder what he was like. She kept her expression calm, but her mind was racing with questions.

The girls continued their playful banter at the café, not caring about the world outside.

Ananya sighed dramatically, putting on her best "sad face." "It seems all of you got nice grooms! Look at mine! He looked like he didn't even want to be there," she whined, pouting for effect.

"Oh please!" Amrita smirked, giving Ananya a side glance.

"First of all, Anu, tell me why on earth you keep calling me 'Amul baby'?" She gave Ananya a playful glare but softened, reaching over to pinch her cheek. "And who could ever be disinterested in a girl like youuuu?" she teased.

Ananya quickly pulled her face away, rubbing her cheek where Amrita had pinched it. "I'm calling you Amul baby because you are one," she shot back, crossing her arms with a smug smile. "And besides, it totally matches your name!"

Amrita scoffed, rolling her eyes. "What are you talking about? How does 'Amrita' match with 'Amul baby'?"

Ananya grinned, shrugging as if she didn't have to explain herself. "They just do. Now, don't argue with me about it," she said, turning her face away with a dramatic huff, as though her logic was undeniable.

"Whatever," Amrita said with a roll of her eyes, but her smile gave her away. Ishika and Divya exchanged amused glances, chuckling at the two.

Ishika leaned forward, tapping her fingers thoughtfully on the table. "You know, no matter how nervous I am about these marriages, I'm so glad I have you guys with me," she said softly. "We've got each other's backs, right?"

The group fell silent for a moment, each of them feeling the warmth of their bond.

They were about to step into a new chapter in their lives, and even though marriage had seemed like a huge, intimidating word a few days ago, they felt a little stronger knowing they'd go through it together.

Divya smiled, breaking the quiet. "Of course, we do, Isha Di! And just so you know," she added with a mischievous glint, "no matter how your husbands behave, they should know we're a package deal! They'll have to win us all over."

"And moreover, we are gonna be real sisters after our marriages as we are marrying four brothers!!" Ananya exclaimed, excited

Ananya's eyes lit up as a new thought hit her, and she practically bounced in her seat. "And moreover, we're actually going to be real sisters after our marriages!" she exclaimed, grinning widely. "I mean, we're all marrying four brothers! Isn't that amazing?"

The other three looked at each other, a mix of surprise and excitement spreading across their faces.

They'd been so wrapped up in the idea of marriage itself that they hadn't thought about how it meant they'd become family in the truest sense.

"Oh my god, you're right!" Ishika gasped, her eyes shining. "We'll actually be sisters-in-law! I hadn't even thought about it like that."

Amrita's face softened as she looked around at her friends. "We've always been like sisters anyway, but this..." She paused, trying to find the right words. "This makes it real, doesn't it?"

Divya nodded, grinning ear to ear. "We'll be together for every festival, every family function, and... probably every little fight too!" she added with a laugh, imagining the mischief they'd get into under the same roof.

"And can you imagine the chaos?" Ananya added, laughing. "All four of us in the same house, driving everyone mad!"

They all laughed, their laughter filling the café as they pictured their future.

The idea of officially becoming family made everything feel less scary. Yes, marriage was a big change, but knowing they'd be together made it seem a little easier, even exciting.

"Alright then," Ishika said, raising her coffee cup as if it were a glass of something more celebratory. "Here's to us-future sisters, forever friends, and partners-in-crime!"

The other three lifted their cups, clinking them together. "Forever sisters," they chorused, beaming at each other, feeling more connected than ever.

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