Chapter 26

After sometime, Everyone left for their respective homes, still excited for the event ahead.

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Sharma's villa:-

"Bhaiya?" Calls out akshara, knocking on rakesh room's door.

"Come in bacche, You want something?" Inquired rakesh, his tone laced with concern.

"Nothing bhai, Did I disturb you?" Asks akshara, settling on the bed beside him.

"No, I was just about to check some files. Tell me do you need anything?" Questions rakesh, observing her hesitation.

"There's no need to hesitate, Ask me if you need anything!" Presses rakesh, caressing her head.

"Um- My old friend invited me to attend her brother's engagement. So, I came to ask this bhai" Says akshara lowering her head.

Observing her hesitation, Rakesh spoke, "There's no need to ask my permission bacche. Go on! Also who's that?" Says rakesh.

"Thanks bhai! Oh yes, Do you know, The CEO of 'SA' industries? It's samaira. Her brother is getting engaged tomorrow!" Replied akshara, side hugging him.

"Samaira?" Thought rakesh, thinking about something.

Realization hit him, "She my boss's childhood friend. Also, It's Riya mam's engagement. The sister of my boss" Says rakesh, his tone laced with slight amusement.

Breaking the hug, Akshara spoke, "That means Riya is getting engaged to samaira's brother. Woah! Coincidence" Her tone laced with amusement.

"Yeah! Also, Aryan Sir already invited us to his sister's engagement." Says rakesh, glancing at akshara.

Akshara made a 'O' face, nodding her head.

"Alright bhai, Good night! Also, You're going to office tomorrow too?" Questions akshara, getting up from his bed.

"Yeah. I'm going to office tomorrow to I'll join shortly." Replied rakesh.

"Alright! Good night bhai!" Saying this, Akshara made her way towards her room.

Closing the door behind her, she laid on the bed, snuggling under the blanket. Seeking warmth from it.

"I don't know why but, I have a feeling that something good is going to happen" Thought akshara, thinking about something.

Suddenly, The incident happened six years ago flashed right infront of her eyes. The memory she didn't share it with her brother.

Her being bullied.

"Just because of that incident, I've met some wonderful people. Samaira, kiara. I'm grateful to both of you. I'm waiting to meet you guys" Says akshara to herself, lost in thought.

The image of a boy flashed infront of her eyes. A boy she made a brief eye contact with, on the day she was bullied. He was with samaira wnd others.

"On the day, Samaira and kiara saved me, I saw some people with them. Maybe their friends." Thought akshara.

"But who was that? The person behind them? He looked into my eyes and didn't even bother to break the eye contact."

"His gaze, rich in depth, expressed powerful emotions."

Her eyelids felt heavy and within some moments, she went into a deep slumber without her knowing.

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Engagement day:-

The venue bustled with arriving guests and friends. The atmosphere was filled with Lively chatter and heart warming laughter that brighten the environment.

The decorations of the venue was no less. The venue filled with sparkling lights with flower decorations creating an vibrant and inviting atmosphere.

Twinkling fairy lights casting a glow throughout the lively space. Elegant table centerpiece adorned with fresh flowers.

The inviting environment not only captures the joy of the occasion but also makes everyone feel welcome and at ease.

The groom and the bride have still not arrived along with their families.

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Rathore's mansion:-

"Sobitha, The guests have reached the venue, We're going to get late. Hurry up you ladies!" Exclaims Veerendra, glancing his wrist watch.

It's been half-and-hour since the gents are waiting for the ladies to arrive.

But being ladies, They have to get ready for the event right?.

"It's been half-and-hour since we got ready. But why they aren't ready yet?" Says Dhruv, folding his arms across his chest.

Dhruv dressed up in a three-piece-suit with a rolex watch on his left wrist. The tailored suit complemented his frame perfectly. Making it look more elegant and formal.

Dhruv's outfit:-

"Wait' is the only thing, we can do" Stated Rajendra, comfortably settling on the couch.

"I always wonder, Why do always ladies takes time to get ready? I mean just a outfit and some accessories to adorn right?" Stated mahendra, thinking about it, as if it is a difficult maths problem to solve.

"Tsk..Tsk.. That's where you are wrong. Some people invented a thing called 'Makeup'. So, Of course it takes time for them to get ready" Says Veerendra, shaking his head.

Aryan shook his head with a small smile at their 'crucial' conversation.

Aryan dressed up in a elegant tailored suit with a combination of black and white. A Versace watch adorning his left wrist. The formal suit screams elegance on him.

Aryan's outfit:-

"Finally, Here they are!!" Exclaims Rajendra, glancing at the ladies, who are coming towards them.

"We're getting late, And guys are still relaxing?" Says kavitha, glancing at them.

Lalitha dressed up in a simple vibrant green saree with some matching jewelry. She completed her look with a green bindi on her forehead.

The gents gasped in disbelief. Still managed to hide it well.

"Hayee, My pretty lady. You're looking beautiful as always. Calm down, Sorry that we're still relaxing. Let's go" Says mahendra, offering his hand to kavitha, who is nudging his shoulder while blushing.

Everyone started hooting at mahendra's statement.

"We've to learn from papa, See how he is calming down maa. Shame on us" Whispered Rajendra, leaning close to Veerendra.

Veerendra nodded his head in agreement.

"Stop it, Your grand-daughter is getting engaged today! And you're still acting like this." Replied kavitha, still accepting his hand.

A broad smile spread across mahendra's face.

"My daughter is a grown up women now, She is getting engaged already. But still she'll be my little princess" Spoke Veerendra, caressing riya's head lovingly.

Making riya a bit emotional.

Riya's outfit:-

Riya side hugged Veerendra, making everyone look at them with awe.

Breaking the hug, riya spoke, "Of course, I am. But maybe that title will go to my future bhabhi. I don't where she is" Her tone playful.

Everyone started looking at Aryan, making him sigh.

"Don't worry, you'll see her soon as Mrs. Rathore" Whispered Aryan casually with a smirk. While going towards his car.

Dhruv started to stare Aryan in disbelief.

"What did you say bhai? I couldn't hear it properly!" Exclaims riya, folding her arms across her chest.

"Alright! Let's go. We're getting late already" Announced kavitha, grabbing everyone's attention.

"Yeah! Let's go, Rajvansh's family must be on their way too" Added sobitha. Her tone laced with urgency.

Everyone made their way towards their respective vehicles. After sometime they left rathore's mansion.

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Venue hall:-

Everyone's gaze shifted towards the exit, where the Rathore's gave their grand entry.

Dressed in vibrant, intricately designed outfits, they gave a grand procession.

Mahendra, a dignified figure, led the way followed closely by kavitha whose elegance radiated through her presence.

Veerendra and sobitha followed them, Their presence screaming aura and elegance. Their walk radiated warmth and confidence.

Rajendra and suguna on their right, followed them. A smile spread across suguna's face as Rajendra offered his hand for her to catch, as a romantic gesture. Their walk exudes energy and warmth.

Aryan walked with his usual straight face, his each step exuding confidence and elegance. As he walked through the venue, all eyes were drawn to him.

Dhruv walked with his usual cold face like his brother. his walk screamed both power and confidence. Attention drawn to his presence and elegance.

The girls who had been chatting and laughing before, now suddenly found themselves captivated.

While the brothers walked with their cold aura, Riya made her presence felt by her bright smile and confidence. She walks in between her brothers.

The whispers of admiration spread through the crowd as they exchanged glances, clearly impressed by the family's charm and presences.

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Aryan's Pov:-

Everyone settled on the chairs and a  well-decorated round table in between.

"Riya, You're looking beautiful today" Says a women, coming towards maa and riya. She looks like she's in her forties.

I didn't mind their talks, as all their talks are about jewelry, makeup and all.

My eyes shift towards the exit waiting for a person to arrive.

Pranav's family is not here too? Should I call him? No, He'll definitely say. "Oh, You're missing my presence so badly that, you're calling me now?" I know he'll definitely say that.

Better not to call him.

I heard some vehicles sounds indicating that they've arrived.

Curiousity pipped, I turn my gaze to the exit and found pranav waving at me, on his left his parents elegantly made their way towards us.

Averting my gaze from the exit with a sigh, I pulled out my phone out of the pocket, to check some e-mails.

"Hey, I've been waving at you since, I arrived but, you didn't even flash a smile for me? Huh?" Says pranav settling beside me.

Pranav's outfit:-

I can say he's irritated. But I care less about it.

I rolled my eyes in response.

"Oh yeah, It totally slipped out of my mind, why he'll wait for me? Mr. Rathore is waiting for someone important named..." He trailed off, glancing at the me with a teasing look.

I wish I could push him from 25th floor. But, I can't cause he's my stupid best friend.

"Shut the hell up pranav" I spoke glancing at him, my tone low yet steady.

"Alright, Since you are requesting for it" He says, comfortably settling on the chair.

I rolled my eyes at his antics and continues my work.

After some moments, pranav spoke, "Hey dude! When do you think kiara will arrive? I wonder how she looks!" He says with dreamy eyes.

With a sigh, I replied, "Why don't you ask kiara about it?" My tone calm.

"If I was to do that, why would I ask you?" He says, his eyes fixed on the entrance.

A sigh escaped my lips. What should I do him?

"There she is, Samaira's family is here too!!" Exclaims pranav getting excited.

Immediately my gaze followed his gaze.

And There she is......

Woahh.

I felt my breath hitch, My heartbeat raced with excitement. Samaira is just looking like a walking goddess. She's cute, beautiful, pretty, charming and the list goes on.

There isn't any words to describe her beauty and charm. My eyes are glued to her like she’s the main event and I’m just here for the show.

Yes, She is the main event.

Samaira's outfit:-

"Beautiful" is the only word escaped my lips glancing at her.

"Kiara's beautiful" whispers pranav, he's just like me staring at his girl with wide eyes. I guess he's stunned by kiara. Cause he isn't even moving his gaze away from her.

Kiara's outfit:-

Just like me and I'm proud to say that.

Samaira & kiara ran towards riya and hugged her from behind as she isn't aware of their arrival.

"Riya bhabhi, You're looking beautiful" Says samaira playfully winking at riya. Making riya hide her face behind her hands.

Samaira & kiara burst into a fit of chuckles, making all of the elders smile at them.

Samaira's carefree laughter ringing like a melody in my ears.

That's what I craved to hear all these years.

Suddenly her gaze locked with mine, and for a moment the world around us seemed to fade leaving only us.

But nervously she averts her gaze from mine, making me groan internally.

Wish this moment could have been  forever.

I'm so lost in staring samaira that, I didn't even observe riya and rajvansh are about to hop onto the stage.

Rajvansh helped riya to climb the stage by offering his hand.

Everyone looked at them with awe.

A smile spread across my face, thinking Riya would be safe and happy with Rajvansh.

Rajvansh outfit:-

"Hayee, I don't know my brother is romantic too" Says samaira, her tone dramatic.

Eliciting a fit of laughter from the elders.

"My daughter-in-law is gorgeous" Says Mahima aunty, glancing at riya, her tone filled with warmth.

"Also, Both of them are perfect for each other, Nobody should cast a evil eye on them" Added samaira's grandmother, kavitha, glancing at the couple on stage.

My family, pranav's family, samaira's family and kiara's family sat together at the same table.

While Pranav, Dhruv and me are seated at a separate table.

Right infront of us samaira and kiara are seated at a separate table.

I glance at pranav who is still staring at kiara with a stupid smile.

It's a stupid smile for me.

"Hey pranav, Are you planning to get a slap from kiara that you are staring at her like a creep?" Says dhruv, glancing at pranav.

"Even a slap from her sounds interesting, I would love to get that" Replied pranav, finally averting his gaze from kiara.

I shook my head at his words.

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That's it guysss!! Sorry a short chapter 🙂👉👈 cuz I'm tired already💀 Thanks for reading and waiting for this chapter🥰. And...... Stay tuned for next chapter byeeeee😘💗

-AuthorDaisy