CHAPTER 33 - THE DATE

बात बात में, मेरी हर बात में

तेरी बात का आ जाना.!

अच्छा लगता है मुझे तेरा यूं,

मेरे दिलों दिमाग पर छा जाना.!

~•Geet's POV •~

"Dhruv, why did you bring me here?" I asked, looking at the view below of the fort which made everything look miniature.

"Today we have our date. Aren't you nervous?"He asked,holding my right hand and pulling me a little closer only to stop myself by keeping a hand between us before we found ourselves closer.

"Dhruv, my sisters and your friends are with us. Stop and control yourself"I said, staring at him and looking around to check if they are watching us secretly.

"So what?Itna toh chalta hai"He whispered into my left ear while leaning a little to make me run short of words. How could he come with so many reasons to love me? Ohh, I forgot he is writing a book as well.

(It is acceptable)

"Geet jija, what are you doing there? "Kavya screamed, waving her hand.

"This Kavya. Please find someone for her " He murmured when he got disturbed due to her interruption between us. He looks like a teddy bear when he gets frustrated.

We met our group again and we were already exhausted. So no more tours of Jaipur now and we finalized that the rest of the places will be kept for tomorrow.

"Where is your energy, huh?" Avantika asked Kavya, who was sitting on the ground before we began to climb down.

"my energy .... I am so tired.please pick me up Avu jija "Kavya requested, showing her hands wide open to pick her up .

"You are blessed with two legs along with your brain. I know you won't use your brain, better utilize your legs" Avantika replied, walking gracefully.

"Kavya, get up and walk"Garv asked her, giving his hand so she could stand.

"Aapsa ko complain krugi iss laal Pudina ki" Kavya said,in frustration which made us chuckle.

(I will complain about this red mint to aapsa)

"Mr. Singer, you are right, she is a red flag. May Mata Rani protect his husband"She prayed, closing her eyes and joining her palms for a second.

Garv took a gulp in his throat on hearing what she prayed. We headed down the hill by walking and it's time to go home.

"Geet, what are you going to do as soon as you reach home? "Vihaan asked, walking behind me.

"I will sleep" I said and everyone looked at me as if I said something which was unexpected from me.

"You have a date,Geet jija. You have to get ready,"Kavya uttered, giving me a surprised look.

"I don't know. Don't talk about this date. I am getting....... feeling..... whatever. Ughhhh" I screamed and walked further.

"Please guys. No more date talks"I heard his words who was following me.

We reached the parking area after 20 mins and Garv Banna started driving. We three sisters as usual were sitting in the middle seat where I was the pillar between my sisters.

He sat in the back seat and Vihaan sat in the passenger seat. I felt sleepy but I won't sleep now otherwise they will tease me if I fail to control my sleepy eyes getting closed.

Garv banna was humming the song and to be honest his voice is soothing.

I kept yawning and he was smiling looking at his sleepy rainbow.

"Vihaan bhai, are you a cat person or a dog person?" Avantika asked, tapping on his shoulder to bring attention to her question.

"Cat why? "

"What about you Mr.Chauhan?"She continued.

"Dog maybe"

"You love dogs Mr. Singer. Wow, we are so similar. I love them too but Aapsa said, "What's the need to have one when there is already one in the house "She replied sarcastically, looking at Avantika.

"You mean Ms. Avantika is the one " He started laughing but that didn't last longer .why? Avantika gave him a death stare.

"Mr. Chauhan, I don't think you love your life anymore" She smirked.

"No no. I didn't mean that. I mean I am moon of my wife's karwa chauth. Please, I want to live,"He was nervous while driving the car and his eyes were on the road.

"If you don't mind, can I drive?"I cut their talk in the middle as soon as we reached the road from the hills.

"Then Dhruv, come here You have the right to be here as passenger prince when your Rainbow is driving" Vihaan requested, removing his seat belt.

The car stopped on the road side and we changed our seats. Now Vihaan is in the middle seat along with my sisters. Garv banna is at last.

We both as decided by his friends. He looked at me with a smile but I didn't reciprocate.

"Dhruv, if you are done with admiring , can I ask my jija to start driving so we won't be late ?" Avantika interrupted and others joined her.

He looked outside of the window and I started driving asking others to let me know the way as I am unaware of Jaipur roads.

"Geet, ask Dhruv to give you directions?" Vihaan said, sitting behind me and I stopped the car on the road side after driving it for around 1 km.

"Vihaan, I don't want to drive if you keep doing this. And listen everyone, if anyone tries to disturb me again , I will make you get out of the car" I warned as I was already tired and I don't want to reach late.

Everyone closed their mouths and Kavya offered me water as she knows I am on my way to burst my anger.

I drank and started driving. He was sitting silently along with others like a kid who got scolded by their teachers. They were murmuring something and I concentrated on driving.

"Geet jija, oh geet jija" Kavya called melodiously.

"Yeah tell me, can we speak? Because I can't stay silent for more than 5 minutes" She requested with her puppy eyes.

"Wait, what's there to ask permission to talk? "Hearing this, they started talking, screaming, singing and what not.

We reached home and tonight we have our date as decided . I can't tell the number of butterflies in my stomach which made me bounce off the walls.

***Time skip***

Evening 6.30pm

"Geet jija, thank God Mrs Raichand aka Mom has visited some event" Avantika sighed with relief , placing three options of outfit on the bed.

"I think you should wear this .... Hmmmm... ..orange one "Kavya suggested pointing towards one of them.

"I will go with Blue "I announced.

"Better wear Red" Avantika displayed a red top of hers. We had less options to choose from as we were never expecting a date on our trip.

" Okay. I will choose red."I agreed, and went to the bathroom to change my outfit.

I came back with red top which was sleeveless actually, kind of crop top paired with a white pants and sandal of white colour

"Geet jija, You are looking so freaking, rest you can understand. " Kavya hugged and looked at me.

"Come and let's do some makeup "Avantika made me sit on a chair right in front of a mirror.

"You know very well we are different when it comes to makeup. I want minimal, not like you dark and bold" I said, as I know my sister very well who prefers dark shades of lipstick and other things.

"Don't worry, I know your choice but trust me."She winked and I was confused as I don't know what's going on in her mind.

~•Dhruv's POV•~

My friends helped me in getting ready for my date. To be honest, they are way more excited than me. I wore a white shirt because my friends suggested that I should wear it. Vihaan wanted me to wear his blazer.

At first I thought it would be too much for this date but I followed his order.

My friends and her sisters will go to a restaurant for their dinner through his dad's car after half an hour once we are left. We will go by Vihaan's car.

Standing in the parking lot , checking the time on my watch, I waited for her near the car. I heard footsteps made with the sandal and I turned right only to see her walking but she was busy managing her hair and then her watch.

She didn't look at me as she was busy tucking her hair strands behind her ear . Wow, she is so beautiful . Is it a dream? If it is a dream then I don't want to wake up. She came closer and snapped her fingers.

"You are looking handsome."She complimented and hugged me.

Is she okay? When did she become so expressive? She raised her head, looked into my eyes which were twinkling and the kajal was a cherry on the top. I won't say anything about her lipstick but she is looking beautiful, the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life.

I admired her face removing her hairs falling on it and she pouted, showing her watch to let me know we will be late.

"I have something for you, a very special gift for my very special Geetanjali, my Rainbow" I said, getting a bouquet which was hidden in the car.

I placed it in her hand and her eyes sparkled looking at the roses of red color.

"It's matching with my outfit, Dhruv" She said, seeing them.

"hmm. So chale? " I asked, opening the car gate of the front seat.

(Shall we go?)

We settled in the car and buckled our seat belts. The restaurant is 20 mins away and I texted Vihaan about it that we have already left.

"Do you want some songs? " I asked giving her my phone because she knows my password already.

"Why don't we talk about something? " She answered and I kept my phone back in my pocket.

She tried managing to not look at me but I know she is shy. She was blushing. Her eyes were busy looking at her red nail paint.

"Is that nail paint which you ordered 2 months back from an online app? "I asked while driving.

"How did you remember?"She was astonished.

"I even know this top is not yours." I continued.

"Dhruv, how do you know? "She questioned, in a surprised tone.

"Because I know your choice very well. You won't choose this " I answered and she smiled.

"Avu selected this for me and this one is actually hers" She replied resting her head on the car seat.

"Why don't you rest your head on my shoulder?" I asked ,holding her hand.

"Dhruv, stop being cheesy " She said, looking outside of the car window.

Why is she looking outside when she has me right in front of her? I wanted her to see me, admire me, look into my eyes but her eyes were busy watching the road.

"Look at me Geetanjali .I am not cheesy ,I am an author who writes romantic stories which are actually inspired by my future wife" I said, stopping the car and leaning towards her.

Hearing my words, she turned her face to find me closer.

"Dhruv, I think we should go to the restaurant"She said, taking a deep breath .

"Don't change the topic and for your kind information we have reached already" I informed and she looked around to find out that I wasn't lying.

"Let's go!" She ordered ,removing her seat belt.

"Why are you in a hurry? "I asked, removing my seat belt as well and stopping her before she stepped out of the car.

"Look at me" I said, looking into her eyes and her hands were cold when I held hers into mine.

We were a few centimeters away and I know she is nervous. I knew it very well. We both are the same when it comes to the reason for our hands turning as cold as ice.

"Why are you running away? I told you already and I will tell you again, I won't do anything without your consent, so relax,"I assured, kissing her forehead.

"Wesa nahi hai Dhruv but muje sharam aati hai" She said, hiding her face in her palms.

(That's not the reason but I am shy)

I can't believe the reason is this. Like seriously? What's there to be shy even after being together for three years?

"Happy three years of us Geetanjali "I wished, whispering into her ear .

"Three years? " Her eyebrows frowned.

I held her hand filling the gaps between her fingers and kissed it. She was puzzled what's happening.

"Agar aapse nahi ho raha hai toh mai kardu?" I winked.

(If you are unable to do it, can I?)

"What? Aaj hame three years ho gaye. Oh my God. Matlab aaj se thik three years pehle hum mile the na uss room mai aapne muje box diya tha" She mentioned one by one and her cheeks turned red.

(What? We have completed three years today. Oh My God. That means three years ago we met for the first time in that room and you helped me in getting that box)

Her face had a shine which could bring brightness in a room filled with darkness.

"Can I hug you?" She asked eagerly.

"Ofcourse, there is no need to ask permission for it"I hugged her tightly.

Her head rested on my shoulder and I caressed her cheek. The feeling is unexplainable when she is with me. I missed her hug so much in these 27 months.

"Dhruv"

"Hmmm"

" If you don't mind, instead of a restaurant, can we have some chat? Please Panipuri khani hai mujhe aapke sath. Aap kehte ho na ki jaipur mai bahut ache ache khane ke stalls hai. Pata hai muje hai na kitna mann hota jab aap kehte ki aaj mai Garv ke sath waha. " She started requesting, mentioning her wishes.

(If you don't mind, instead of a restaurant can we have some chat?Please, I want to eat Panipuri with you. You say this often that they are really good food stalls available in Jaipur. You know, I crave so much whenever you mentioned that I went there with Garv)

"Okay. Let's go.As you say. Pehle chole kulche se shuru kare? " I asked, leaning her and buckling her seat belt.

(Let's start with chole kulche first?)

Her eyes widened, finding me closer and she looked away.

"Don't worry Rainbow. I won't spoil your makeup and hair " I informed , putting on my seat belt. I thought of saying lipstick but I don't have any intention to scare her.

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