Chapter 22

Aryan's Pov:-

Before I can take a step forward, I felt a hand pull me into the trial room.

I caught off guard, trying to process the sudden turn of events.

Realization hit me like a wave, I was dragged into the room by samaira. I stood still, thinking what to do.

She thought it's Kiara. It's not her fault that she dragged me into the trial room.

Samaira didn't even glance at the mirror after dragging me inside. If she did, I'm sure she'll freak out.

I felt my breath hitch, her bare back and slim waist on my full display. I averted my gaze away, it's not appropriate to look a girl, who isn't mine yet.

Before I can speak, samaira interrupts, "Yo! Tie the lace of the blouse please! I'm unable to tie it" Her tone slightly frustrated. While she adjusts her lehanga.

I stood still, processing what to do and felt a rush of confusion but quickly moved to help her.

I felt a shiver run down my spine, As I lift my slightly trembling hand to tie the lace.

My palm brushed against her soft skin, making my heart skip a beat. This feeling felt foreign, I felt something sparkled within me.

"Your hands really feel cold" Saying this, she finally met my gaze on the reflection.

Her eyes widened with utter shock, Finally she turned towards me with a jerk movement.

"Yo-you what are you d-doing here?" She stammers, she stood still, maybe trying to process the situation.

Soon she realized, she pulled me into the room. She turned around. Her back is facing me again.

Samaira grabbed the duppata on the handle and wrapped it around her. I can see her hands trembling slightly.

I turned around not wanting to come off as a creep. Trying to ease the awkward situation enveloped between us, I spoke, "Sorry, um-I tri-tried-" she cuts me off.

"I should be the one apologizing now for dragging you into the trial room. Don't mind it, I thought it's kiara" She interrupts, her tone low and apologetic.

I turned around and met with the sight of samaira staring into the ground.

I felt guilty for making her feel apologetic. This is the last time, she'll be feeling like this while being with me. I would never bring myself to make her feel like that.

"Samaira, It's not your fault-" This time, kiara interrupts.

"Sam! Are you okay? It's been ten minutes since you entered the trial room! Do you need my help?" She says, her tone laced with concern.

Samaira slowly opened the door revealing me. Kiara's eyes widened.

"Ar-Aryan? Here?" Kiara spoke, her tone laced with utter shock.

Before samaira could answer, Riya's voice is heard in the background.

Making three of us shocked. Kiara was first to move, she closed the door before riya can see me.

Kiara spoke, "Riya? You are here?"

I open my mouth to say something, but samaira shuts me off by placing her palm over my lips. Her palm slightly touched my lips. The distance closed between us.

Her eyes lingered on my lips for a second before looking into my eyes.

I felt my neck getting red, she too close for me to handle.

My eyes fixed on her side profile as she glances at the door.

I could have get out if it's kiara, But how do I manage to get out when riya's here.

A thought crosses my mind. How about I call pranav to take riya away?

Now, it's only the option I have.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket. Samaira brows furrowed and spoke, "What?"

I shifted my gaze towards her palm, which is still on my lips. She looks in my direction and realizes, her palm is still on my mouth.

Samaira awkwardly moves back and removes her palm.

"I'll call pranav to distract riya" I spoke, while glancing at samaira.

Samaira looks confused for a second but nods her head.

I dialled pranav number, In the first ring, he picks up.

"Aryan! Where are you?" Exclaims pranav, his tone laced with concern.

"Come to the trial room and district riya" I spoke, my tone low.

"What? Why is that?"  He replied, i'm sure his eyes must be narrowed.

"I'll explain you later! First do what I said" I spoke, my tone demanding yet low.

"Okay!" Saying this he hung up the call.

I glanced back at samaira, her doe eyes looks confused.

"Pranav will distract riya, Don't worry" I assured, looking into her eyes.

For the first time, She didn't avert her gaze but looks into my eyes. I feel something within me. The intensity of her eyes makes me wanna lose my control.

My wish finally fulfilled, In these years I yearned to meet her.

Now here she is, Right infront of my eyes. I wish I could look into her eyes forever.

I want this moment to stay still, but I know it couldn't.

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Author's Pov:-

"Yeah, Mahima aunty wants me to try this!" Spoke riya, showing a green lehanga.

"Ohh- Then use this trial room" Replied kiara, pointing at a trial room which is beside samaira's trial room.

"Oh, I can do that but i can wait for samaira, cuz she is trying on that lavendar lehanga right! I want to see how she looks!" Stated riya, her tone steady.

"Maybe she needs time, you can try this beautiful lehanga in this trial room, I'm sure you'll look pretty" Replied kiara, trying to distract riya.

"Thanks kiara! But it's okay I'll wait until samaira comes out" Stated riya, glancing at kiara.

Kiara let out a dry laugh, feeling the weight of the moment.

"Oh god! If riya sees aryan bhai with in the trial room. I'm sure she'll freak out. What should I do now?" Thought kiara, biting her bottom lip.

Then suddenly pranav came into sight.

"Riya you are here? Mahima aunty is searching for you! Maybe she needs to ask something!" Stated pranav, glancing at riya.

Kiara heaved a sigh of relief and acted along, "Ye- Yeah! Maybe Aunty needs you! I'll call you when samaira's done!" Added Kiara, her tone stammering.

Riya's brows furrowed in confusion, "Oh- okay then, Catch this, I'll be right back" Stated riya, handing the lehanga to kiara.

She left the place leaving kiara and pranav alone.

A sigh escaped kiara's lips, and she quickly knocked on the door.

"Sam! Riya's not here! Quickly come out!" Whispered kiara, gently knocking on the door.

Pranav looked confused, he couldn't understand the situation.

"What's happening here?" Questioned pranav, glancing at kiara.

"You'll know it soon" Replied kiara.

As soon she replied, The door swung open revealing samaira and Aryan.

Pranav eyes went wide, utter astonishment evident in his features.

"Aryan? Samaira? You both?" Uttered pranav. His tone with laced with shock and confusion.

"I'll explain it later. Spare me for now" Replied Aryan, coming out of the trial room.

Pranav didn't say anything further.

"Let's go" Saying this, Aryan started leaving before glancing at samaira, pranav followed him behind.

They both left leaving samaira and kiara alone "So what happened? Explain" Demands kiara, while folding her arms across her chest, her tone demanding.

"Babe, Atleast let me change. I'll definitely explain it" Says samaira with a gave up expression.

"Okay go ahead" Utters kiara, her tone steady.

Samaira went inside the trial room. After sometime, Samaira came out with the lehanga.

"Let's go" Saying this, Samaira left kiara followed suit.

Samaira and kiara reached the ladies section.

"Maa, I'm taking this" Spoke samaira, handing the lehanga to the staff.

"Okay. That looks good" Replied mahima, glancing at the outfit.

"Also i've selected outfits for you and kiara. Since you took forever, trying on that one lehanga." Mahima added, glancing at samaira & kiara.

Kiara & samaira exchanged glances.

"Thanks aunty! I know your taste! It will look good" Stated kiara, trying to ease the tension.

Samaira nods her head plastering a smile, unable to find correct words to say.

"Since you've done our shopping, Let us rest" Saying this, samaira dragged Kiara with her towards a couch.

After settling on the couch, Kiara spoke, "Now explain" Her tone steady.

A sigh escaped samaira's lips as she continue to speak.

Samaira explained all thing happened making kiara's eyes go wide.

"Yo! You dragged Aryan bhai into the room, thinking its me? Are you serious? You should've atleast glanced at the person after dragging them." Kiara huffs out a dry laugh.

"I know it's my mistake" Replies samaira, staring at the floor with a apologetic expression.

Observing her expression, Kiara spoke, "Yo! Dude! It was my mistake too. I should have informed you before leaving" Her tone softened.

Glancing at kiara, samaira spoke, "Okay okay! Stop it. I don't want to think about that! Aryan didn't say anything nor got angry, so, Let's leave it okay?" Stated samaira softly.

"Okay then!" Replies kiara offering a smile.

Samaira's phone buzzed grabbing samaira's attention.

Pulling the out of the pocket, samaira spoke, "Yes Mr. Banerjee?" Her tone steady.

"Ma'am, Just like you said, I've received the documents of the deal. If you are available, Can you please visit the company once?" Spoke Mr. Banerjee on the line.

"Oh yeah. I will, Also make it a zerox" Stated samaira, her tone steady.

"Yes ms. Aggarwal" Saying this, Mr. Banerjee hung up.

"Yo! What happened? Mr. Banerjee called?" Questioned Kiara with curiosity.

"Hm yeah, He needs me at the office right now" Replied samaira causally.

"Oh then, You'll leave now?" Questioned Kiara, her tone casual.

"No! After being done with shopping. I'll leave straight to office after informing to maa" Replied samaira, her tone steady.

Kiara nodded her head in response.

Both of them started scrolling their phones while the ladies continued their shopping.

"Aryan! Are you serious right now? I mean she dragged you into the trial room and you didn't even say anything? Woah! I don't know things like this exist" Exclaims Pranav, his tone laced with utter astonishment, his eyes widened.

"Stop your drama. It's not her fault, it's just that she thought me as kiara." Replied Aryan, glaring at pranav.

"Okay okay!! Don't glare at me! I was just playing around!" Snaps pranav, playfully rolling his eyes.

Aryan rolls his eyes in response.

As time passes, The wedding shopping is almost done.

All of them started going the jewelry section.

"Maa, I'm going office, Mr. Banerjee called me" Stated samaira, glancing at mahima. Grabbing everyone's attention.

"Oh! Is it important to attend?" Questioned mahima, her tone steady.

"Yeah, He called me, when you guys are busy shopping. So I've leave, don't worry. I'll reach home early" Replied samaira, her tone gentle.

"Okay then, After finishing your work reach rathore's mansion. We're heading to their mansion, cuz we've to discuss about the dates." Stated mahima, glancing at samaira.

"Yes beta, You guys have to stay upto dinner, So be early. We'll be waiting for you" Added sobitha softly.

Nodding her head, samaira spoke, "Okay then! I'm taking my leave, I'll be early" Saying this, samaira started walking towards the exit before taking a last glance of Aryan.

Aryan gaze lingered on samaira's disappearing. Pranav nudging Aryan's shoulder spoke, "Don't stare too much, She's not going to New york again. Don't worry, She'll come back again" Playfully assured pranav.

Only to get a death glare from Aryan in response.

Shrugging his shoulders, Pranav walked ahead of him.

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Samaira's Pov:-

As I left the shopping, I directly started going towards my office.

After some time, I stopped at a cafe, I parking my car at the left side of road, cause there isn't any parking place in front of the cafe.

I'm having a terrible headache right now, So, I thought to grab a cup of Iced americano.

It's my favorite, It somewhat gives me relief from headache. I don't know why.

After stopping at the cafe, I made my towards the counter to order the coffee.

"A cup of Iced americano with less ice please" I spoke, glancing at the worker.

"Yes ma'am, Size please?" The ladie spoke.

"Small one please" I replied offering a smile.

Which she gladly returns.

After few moments My order is placed. Grabbing the coffee, I made my way towards my car.

As I was walking towards my car, A truck roared towards me speeding every vehicle. A surge of panic coursed towards my veins, My heart raced, pounding against my chest.

Time seemed to slow down, I felt a chilling wave of fear wash over me. I was too stunned to move. Then realisation hit me hard.

The truck's breaks failed.

I stood still, processing the situation.

But, I felt a hand on my arm dragging me towards the side of the road.

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That's it guys!! Thanks for reading!! And also most of you forgot who is akshara. But don't worry, I'll post her aesthetics too cause she's going to play  a important role. And.... Byeee!! Stay tuned for next chapter💗

-AuthorDaisy