~17~

The day had passed quite fastly, and it's past midnight now. Ishika was sleeping soundly in her room, when her phone ringed. After a few minutes of ringing, she finally accepted the call mumbling ' puri duniya meri neend ki dushman h. '

"Who are you man and don't you have manners. Calling a girl at this time when she is trying to catch her beauty sleep. I am going to sue you."

Hearing Ishika's sleepy plus angry , the person on the line chuckled and said, "You sure about that jaan."

Ishika's eyes were now wide opened and her cheeks were getting red thinking ' Oh God Why it's always me??'

Her thoughts halted when she heard Abhiraj saying, "Come outside now."

"Wait. What? I can't do that Abhi. What if my parents found out. Moreover my cousins are sleeping in the room beside."

Ishika tried to make him understand but Abhiraj being himself replied, "No excuses darling . Come down in 5 minutes unless you want me to come over to you and yeah grab a jacket with you it's a little cold outside."

Before Ishika can asked or say anything Abhiraj hung up the call leaving no option for her other than to go down.

Meanwhile Abhiraj was waiting for her outside leaning on his customised Black Yamaha R1 going through his phone. His attention snapped towards his queen when he heard the voice of the main door opening.

He slides his phone back in his jeans and completely focuses on the Ishika who was walking towards him. After finally crossing the fence of the house, Ishika got a look of Abhiraj and without wasting any time she ran towards him taking him into a bear hug.

"I missed you Jaan.", Abhiraj murmer with his face buried inside her neck.

"I missed you too but you also disturbed my beauty sleep.", Ishika lifted her head and pouted at him.

Abhiraj pecked her pout and whispered in her ear smoothly ,

"You can fulfill your beauty sleep when ever you want but a long drive with your boyfriend. I don't think that can wait."

She might get whiplash with the speed she jerked her face towards him in astonishment, "You.. really remembered that."

In all the preparations of wedding, her bucket list completely slipped out of her mind. She once told Abhiraj about her long bucket list which she wanted to fulfill with her future partner and she was really shocked that he remembered that.

Ishika came out of her shock and tightly hugged Abhiraj muttering a small thank you while Abhiraj tightened his hold on her and caressing her hairs, he replied, "Forgetting something which my love wanted to fulfill can never slip out of mind."

After some time she pulled up and took his face into her hands looking at him with her those blue Bambi eyes. Abhiraj's heart was growing crazy when she suddenly start peppering him with tender kisses. Kissing his almost full face, she touched his forehead with him and muttered ,

" You are the best Abhi."

A smirk covered his face and he said, "I know I am the best but don't you think you are forgetting something?"

"What?"

"You didn't kiss me here love.", Abhiraj uttered pointing towards his lips to which Ishika slightly hit on his chest and blushingly said, " Shameless."

"I don't think I should have shame when I am talking to my Jaan. Now hush and let me claim my reward for being the best." , And the next seconds his warm lips were placed on her soft ones. Warmth blossomed inside Ishika's heart while sparks ignited inside Abhiraj's as their lips met. Her hands clutched Abhiraj's hair tightly and her lips parted a bit when Abhiraj pinched her waist letting his tongue  slips into her mouth.

Abhiraj left her mouth when he found her getting breathless. He buried her face into his chest and muttered, "You tastes divine."

Ishika's eyes diverted from him to his bike. She let her fingers trailed over it's metal and whispered out, "Woah, what a sexy piece."

She didn't noticed the burning glare of Abhiraj which was directed towards the bike.

She never compliments me like that.

She was about to say something but Abhiraj gripped her wrist and pulled her closer. Her back was touching her front and his hot breath was fanning over her neck.

"Tum mere alawa kisi ko itni shiddat se dekho yeh mujhe bilkul bardasht nhi h jaan.", His voice was so velvety and husky and his words didn't help her either from turning her cheeks crimson. She somehow wanted to divert his attention but failed successfully.

"Noone can divert my attention from admiring my love. Not even you.", He turned her and made her wear the helmet before settling himself on bike.

"Done" , Ishika informed him when she comfortably sit behind him with her helmet on. He then took her both hands and placed a kiss on the both palms before wrapping them around his torso securely. And then he started their long drive.

Ishika's head was resting on his back while Abhiraj's one hand is playing with her fingers rested on his front while his another one is busy in driving. No words were exchanged during the whole ride but their heartbeats says it all.

Soon, Abhiraj signalled Ishika to get down when the bike stopped on a cliff  giving the view of whole city. He took off his helmet along with hers and entangling their hands he took her towards the special place he setup.

There stood a open roof car, cozy  minimal decorations done it in along with a large telescope. Ishika was astonished to see this and turned her face Abhiraj thinking, ' God what good have I done to deserve this man.'

"You like it?" , He asked nervously feeling her gaze on him. His conscience chuckled at his condition. If anyone saw him like this they would surely get a heart attack. The person who makes everyone nervous is nervous. Only his queen can do it.

"Like? I freaking love it.", Ishika's excited voice reached his ears calming down his nerves.

"Take it as the last date from your boyfriend, next time the person taking you on date will either your fiance or husband.", Abhiraj said while hugging her from behind.

"Thank you for this date boyfriend." , She said while leaning against his chest gazing at the stars and moon that were twinkling in the sky.

"Anytime girlfriend.", Saying this he pressed a long kiss on the top of her forehead.

Ishika was lost in the beauty of stars while Abhiraj was ogling her like a mad man. An thought popped in his mind and with his one hand he took out his phone. He then played a slow romantic tune on it and twirl Ishika making her startled at his sudden action.

She looked at him in questioning and in response to it he just said , "Dance with me."

A smile formed on her face and she put her hands behind his neck swaying with the tune. Abhiraj's intense stare held a lots of love and adoration for her which turned her cheeks turned red.The moonlight falling on her didn't do any justice to her crimson cheeks.

"You are killing me with your beauty and keeping me from dying. Tell me What should I do love." , Abhiraj whispered huskily in her ears and blow her strand away that was literally blocking his view to drown into those shiny and sparkling ocean orbs.

"I can say the same about you Abhi." , Ishika tilted her head a little to get his perfect side view, he chuckled at her antics and pulled her closer to him through her hands. He then turned her , now her back was touching his front while his hands were resting on her hands which were placed over her stomach and he raised his one finger at sky showing her a "Falling star".

Ishika instantly closed her eyes making a wish.

Keep him happy always..

while Abhiraj slided her hairs and placed a kiss on the nape of neck.

She shivered in return and a smirk plastered over his face knowing his effect on her. He then kissed her all the way towards her neck and started sucking it slightly. Meanwhile The falling star was long gone now and Ishika was drowned into the pleasure Abhiraj was providing her. Her soft hands tightly clutched Abhiraj's veiny ones and A wince left her mouth when he took her skin between her teeth. He then slowly sucked the spot soothing the pain. And right in front of the stars he left his first mark on her.

Ishika's breathing was heavy and her cheeks didn't left the colour. She instantly turned around and hugged him resting her head on his chest absorbing all the warmth coming from him. Abhiraj's male ego skyrocketed when he saw the hickey that clearly says that this woman is his.

And this is how their night passed in talking, laughing, gazing stars and many cute kisses and hickeys. And now finally only 10 hours left for their Engagement.

..Their Aesthetic...

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~8 AM~

Ishika was now fulfilling her sleep which was left in the middle. Her family was already told by Abhiraj not to disturb her but they wasn't provided any reason. So they just assumed that they might talk till late night.

In the case of Abhiraj, he just got ready and made his way downstairs.

•Rathore Mansion•

The head guards dressed up in black with royal brooch hanging on their left side, were waiting for Abhiraj in the meeting room of the house. They all stood up and bowed down in respect when Abhiraj entered inside the room with a cold aura surrounded him. Long gone Ishika's Abhi, he was now The Abhiraj Singh Rathore whom the world respect and fears.

He took his seat at the head of the table and asked in his unemotional tone to noone in particular, "Security's details"

"Hukum everything is perfectly set and double checked. The guards at entrance card were already informed to scan the invitation card before giving them permission to enter. All people will be checked thoroughly except Rani sa and her family as per your order.", One of the head informed him regarding all the main details.

This is how this meeting went for clearly 25 minutes and ended with a pure warning of Abhiraj. He dismissed everyone and walked outside only to observe his family members running here and there.

The Rathore Mansion is equally decorated though the Engagement is not going to held there. It's going to be held in the Rambagh Palace of Jaipur, which is also owned by Abhiraj. The security and staffs of Palace are changed with his own personal staff for one day as he didn't want anyone to invade their privacy.

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Time was ticking and only two hours left for their Engagement to begin with. Ishika was now taking a bath whereas Abhiraj was going all bloody is a basement.

•Mehra House•

"Ishu are you even bathing or you again slept. You are in the bathroom for 30 minutes. Riya and Preeti di are also on the way. Come fast girl.", Kiara yelled banging on her bathroom door.

"I'll out in 5 minutes." , Ishika replied while enjoying the shower she was taking, not caring about the time.

"Just for you to know. You are getting engaged today itself.", Kiara uttered loudly and left the room.

After few minutes, Ishika came out in a bathrobe and her eyes widened when she saw all girls including her bhabhis were sitting there with different makeup item in her hand. She was about to retreat back to bathroom but Pooja said

"Ishu, sit here. Let us do your makeup."

"You are going to apply all this on my face. No way. I didn't signed up for this. Thank you but bye.", Ishika face morphed into a horrified look while uttering this.

"Sit down quietly Ms. Ishika Mehra.", Pooja sternly said to her to which she reluctantly obeyed her.

One and half hour passed and Ishika was getting frustrated sitting on the same chair. "Bhabhi how much time it will take. I am getting hungry."

"You are always hungry. Now Shut up and wait for few minutes. It's about to complete.", Her friends uttered at the same time making Ishika huff.

Time passed by and now she was all ready. She was making her way outside where the cars were already waiting for her outside. Her friends and cousins were lingering behind her holding her lehnga. Their eyes bulge out with the shock seeing 21 cars lined up in the front of their main door.

Head of the security came towards her and bowed down as soon as he spot her. "Rani sa this way please.", Ishika didn't know how to greet him so she just simply nodded and followed him. And rest of the ladies were escorted towards the remaining cars except Pooja and Preeti who went with her.

Once everything settled, he gave a call to his superior elite informing him that everything is okay and they are on their way to venue...

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Hmm baatein zaroori hain

Tera milna bhi zaroori

Maine mita deni

Yeh jo teri meri doori

Jhoothi hain woh raahein saari duniya ki

Ishq jahaan naa chale

Tera hona mera hona kya hona

Agar naa dono milein

Tu pehla pehla pyaar hai mera..

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