Chapter 21

At Rathore's mansion:-

"Where's Aryan bhai? He's not even in his room" Questioned riya, sipping her morning tea.

The entire family gathered in the living room, savoring their morning tea and engaging in cheerful conversations.

Chatter and laughter filling the air.

"Aryan left for office early in the morning" Answered sobitha, filling another cup of tea for veerendra.

"Why is that bhabhi? Didn't he say he'll join us?" Questioned Rajendra, glancing at sobitha.

All of their gazes shifted towards sobitha, waiting for her to reply.

"Aryan informed me before leaving, He said that, he'll join us shortly. I'm sure my son never goes back on his words" Stated sobitha proudly, her eyes radiated with confidence.

Riya and dhruv exchanged playful glances. Riya spoke, "Ohoo, Let's see that! As always he says he have some important meetings!" Stated riya with a mischievous glint.

"I don't know who's my bhabhi, I feel pity for her. I'm sure, Aryan bhai will definitely spend more time with his first love" Added riya with a playful smile.

"First love? Who is that?" Questioned dhruv, his brows furrowed in confusion.

"Of course, It's his office!!!" Answered riya in a dramatic way.

All of them burst into laughter at her statement.

"Stop making fun of my son y'all!!" Exclaims sobitha playfully glaring at them.

Riya and dhruv chuckled silently.

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*At Aryan's office*

"Sir, as you said, I changed the time of meeting with Mr. Verma. He'll be here shortly!" Spoke rakesh, glancing at Aryan, who fully focused on his laptop.

"Okay then! Ask Mr. Sudheer to send the budget file of this deal and also the original documents" Stated Aryan, glancing at rakesh.

"Yes sir, Noted" Replied Rakesh, noting something in his notepad.

"Also, What is the duration of this meeting?" Questioned Aryan, his tone steady.

"It lasts for least two hours sir. Is there any problem sir?" Questioned rakesh, observing his concern.

"Nothing, There's no problem! Arrange everything needed" Replied Aryan, focusing back on his work.

"I have made all the arrangements, sir. We'll start the meeting once

Mr.Verma arrives." Stated Rakesh, his tone professional.

Aryan just hummed and rakesh left the cabin.

"Once i finish this, I can make it there." Thought Aryan.

His excitement to meet samaira again is palpable.

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Unknown location:-

As the windows swung open with the breeze, a beautiful girl's long hair danced in the air.

The papers scattered in the room flew along with her long hair. Her room looked like a mess unlike her personality.

Rough papers scattered everywhere, a sharp pencil tucked behind her ear  with a sketchbook clutched in her hand, she radiated creativity and confidence.

A warm smile lit up her face looking at the design she made.

Her phone buzzed grabbing her attention, A broad smile spread across her face watching the caller i'd.

Her anklets ringed like a soft music as she rushed towards the phone.

Pressing the phone to her ear, she spoke, "Hello bhaiya! You left for office early leaving me alone" Her sweet voice ringed in the silence.

A cute pout started to form on her delicate pink lips.

"Sorry Akshara, I thought to inform you but, I didn't want to disturb you since you worked late last night" Spoke Rakesh on the other line, his tone laced with concern.

"Okay! Okay! Don't pout your lips! I know you must be doing that, I'll bring your favorite chocolate, deal?" Added Rakesh, his tone playful.

A wide smile spread across her face, "Thankyou bhai!! But please don't be late today! We've to visit orphanage today! Remember?" Questioned Akshara, settling on the bed.

"Yeah I remember it. I'll ask permission from my boss, okay?" Stated rakesh, his tone steady.

"Okay then! Byee! Have a good day!" Stated akshara, picking the rough papers, which are scattered everywhere in the room.

The room is simple. A small room with windows on the left with a small size bed beneath it. A balcony adorned with flowers and plant pots.

"Okay bye!" Saying this, rakesh hung up the call.

"Now, I have to clean the mess i made, This gonna take forever" Stated Akshara, while a sigh escaped her lips.

Akshara's phone buzzed again. Her brows furrowed.

Glancing at the caller i'd, she pressed the phone to her ear before speaking, "What's up swetha? You called me this early?" Spoke Akshara, her tone laced with slight concern.

"Akshu, I need your help! Can please make it to my home? I promise, It won't take long" Replied the person on the line.

"What is that?" Spoke akshara, narrowing her eyes.

"I'll tell you once you arrive" Stated jaanu, her tone impatient.

Sighing akshara spoke, "Okay then, First, I have to clean my room before making it there. So, I need time" Stated akshara, her tone demanding.

"Okay then! I'll see you" Saying this, swetha hung up the call.

Tieing her long hair into a bun, Akshara started cleaning her room. The room is simple. A small room with windows on the left with a small size bed beneath it. A balcony adorned with flowers and plant pots.

Some photo frames of Rakesh & Akshara on the blue color walls.

The room is simple and elegant, making it more cozy and comfortable.

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At Aggarwal's mansion:-

"Samaira! Where are you all?" Exclaims vijay, glancing at his wrist watch.

All of the family members are present in the hall expect the trio.

All of them are waiting for the trio to make their entry.

"Here we are!" Exclaims samaira, her tone steady yet loud.

Samaira dressed up in a casual white T-shirt with a cream colour jacket on top and matching black jeans in the bottom with a dior handbag on her shoulder.

Samaira's outfit:-

Rajvansh's outfit:-

Advik's outfit:-

"Let's go! We're late already!" Stated mahima, her tone laced with urgency.

"Maa you always say that! We still have time to reach mall, Don't worry!" Assured samaira, her tone playful yet gentle.

"Whatever! Let's go! If this two starts fighting, they won't stop!" Stated Advik, glancing at mahima & samaira.

All of them settled in their cars. Mahima, Vijay, Rajvansh settled in rajvansh's car. Advik, Nalini, Ashok settled in Advik's car. While Samaira drives her car.

After sometime, The aggarwal's reached the mall.

Aryan's family, Pranav's family, kiara's family are already present there waiting for them.

"See they are here!" Exclaims riya, pointing at aggarwal's.

Riya's outfit:-

Kiara's outfit:-

Pranav's outfit:-

Dhruv's outfit:-

Samaira rushed towards riya and both met in a heartfelt hug.

All of them looked at them with awe.

"Samaira! You're finally here! It's been six years since, I saw that beautiful face of yours" Exclaims riya, breaking the hug.

With a chuckle, Samaira replied, "I've missed you riy- I mean bhabhi" Her tone teasing.

Riya blushed while glancing at Rajvansh. who is staring at riya, since he arrived.

"Bhai! You can stare at her as much you want, after your marriage. Now please focus here" Joked samaira, her tone teasing.

Rajvansh averted his gaze at her statement while blushing like a mess.

All of them chuckled glancing at rajvansh and riya.

"Samaira beta! It's been years since I last met you! You've grown up into a beautiful women!" Stated sobitha, her eyes sparkling with warmth.

"Thanks aunty! But still you look same! Beautiful as ever!"

Stated samaira, her tone playful.

Earning a chuckle from others.

"I'm proud of you beta, You established a company without anyone's help. I'm really proud of you" Stated veerendra, his eyes sparkled with warmth.

"Thanks uncle, But I'm happy that, I can finally meet you guys after so long" Replied samaira offering a bright smile.

All of them smiled at samaira's words.

"By the way, Where's Aryan? He isn't around?" Questioned mahima, grabbing everyone's attention.

Before anyone could respond, Aryan came into sight.

Aryan outfit:-

"Bhai's here!" Exclaims riya, pointing at Aryan.

All of their gazes shifted towards Aryan, who is coming towards them.

Samaira glanced at Aryan for a brief one second and she shifted her gaze away.

"Sorry, I'm late" Spoke Aryan, glancing at everyone.

His gaze finally shifted towards samaira, who isn't looking in his direction.

"No beta you are not! We've just arrived!" Stated nalini, looking at Aryan.

Aryan nodded his head looking at nalini.

While samaira is looking around with her brows furrowed.

Observing her expression, Kiara spoke, "What happened Sam? What's with that expression?" Questioned kiara, grabbing everyone's attention.

"Did you notice that, Nobody's around expect us!" Stated samaira, her tone steady.

"Cause beta, Aryan rented the whole mall, so that we can shop peacefully without anyone's disturbance" Replied sobitha, her tone steady.

Samaira eyes widen for a brief second and she nods her head.

"Okay then! Now let's start, we have to purchase jewelry too!" Stated mahima, her tone laced with concern.

Everyone nodded their heads and started walking towards the clothes session.

The Gents walked towards the groom clothes section, while the ladies marched towards the lehanga's section.

"Please show us bride's lehengas" Stated sobitha, glancing at the mall staff.

"Okay mam! Please have a look at this one, It's a new model." Replied the staff, pulling out a red lehanga.

Glancing at the crimson red lehanga, mahima spoke, "Riya once try this, and also we have to buy clothes for all functions at once!" Stated mahima, her tone steady.

"So, Kiara & Samaira choose whatever outfits you want for engagement, haldi, sangeet, mehandi and wedding! We'll help riya to choose her outfits" Stated pragati, glancing at samaira & kiara.

"Yes, You both can do that in the meantime!" Added aadhya, nodding in agreement.

"Okay then! First, We'll choose lehanga's for wedding" Stated kiara, her tone steady.

"Same goes with me" Added samaira, glancing at the lehanga's.

The ladies started doing their respective shopping.

While in gents section, The mens almost finished their shopping.

"I'm done! I choose outfits for haldi, sangeet, wedding" Stated Advik, settling on the couch beside Aryan.

"Same goes with me" Added Dhruv with his usual face. His tone steady.

"Yo! What do you think about this?" Stated pranav, showing a rajasthani sherwani to Aryan, who is seated on a couch talking with a client on his phone.

Glancing at the sherwani, Aryan slightly nodded his head before averting his gaze.

"Words beta! I need words from that pretty mouth of yours" Stated pranav dramatically.

"I'll call you later." Saying this Aryan hung up the call.

Looking at pranav, he spoke, "Choose whatever you want" His tone laced with slight irritation.

"Please don't say like that, it's hurts here" Replied pranav, pointing at his heart while faking his emotions in a dramatic way.

"Okay. It looks good" Stated Aryan with a done expression.

A mischievous smile spread across pranav's face.

"Oh you're casting evil eye on me. Don't look at me like that" Joked pranav, while covering himself. His tone playful.

Aryan rolled his eyes in response.

Advik, dhruv chuckled at their banter.

"I'm done too. Now just papa, veerendra uncle, Avinash uncle are left" Stated rajvansh, pulling his phone out of the pocket.

All of them started scrolling their phones while Aryan excused himself to talk with a client.

"Bhaiya, Please show me that lavendar lehanga!" Stated samaira, pointing at a lavender lehanga.

Kiara looked in that direction.

"Oh dude! It will look good on you! Try it once" Stated kiara, glancing at the lehanga.

"Okay then, I'll try it" Saying this, samaira started going towards the trial room.

"Wait let me come with you!" Stated kiara, her tone steady.

"Let's go then" Saying this, samaira & kiara marched towards the trial rooms.

"I'll stay here, If you need help call me!" Stated kiara, standing at the door.

Nodding her head samaira went inside the trial room.

After few moments, Kiara's phone buzzed indicating someone called.

Pulling the phone out of her pocket, she pressed the phone to ear before speaking, "Yeah, I'm kiara. Oh

Ms. Swati it's you! How have you been?" Spoke kiara on the line.

Kiara brows furrowed, glancing at the phone, she spoke, "I can't hear your voice properly. Wait! Maybe there's no signal in here" Saying this, She walked towards the exit.

"Yeah, Now it's fine!" Spoke Kiara on the line.

Meanwhile in the trial room, Samaira couldn't tie the lace of the blouse.

"It's difficult to tie, I think I should ask Kiara for help" Stated samaira, glancing the reflection of her back.

While Aryan walked towards the trial rooms while talking with a client on the phone.

"I've checked the documents, Don't worry! And also-" He was about to say something but when he heard samaira's voice, he stopped in his track.

"I'll call you later" Saying this Aryan hung up the call.

"Babe once come inside! I need your help!" Exclaims samaira inside the room, her tone low but audible.

"Maybe samaira needs help. Now, I have to look for kiara" Thought Aryan looking around.

But before he can move, samaira dragged him inside the trail room, thinking it was kiara.

Aryan couldn't get a movement to realize what's happening.

Samaira didn't even glance at the person before dragging them inside.

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