CHAPTER 63 a
The whole week passed in a blink while making preparations. Shree and Liza`s parents already took care of calling the priest and pastor from their sides. Poor Chotu had it difficult with Sameer, Sameer was grumbling and glaring the whole time, Chotu thought that it was because of him but the real reason was Virat and Ayesha`s closeness which he very much disliked.Arjun on the other hand was enjoying Sameer`s reaction, he knew that Sameer needs to learn to learn to accept his feelings for Ayesha first before he can help them. Virat and Manvi really avoided each other because of Shriza, while Siddarth talked to Sakshi as much he could get a chance despite that they were busy with different things
Riya was really getting irritated with Arjun, at times he would her hand while she was decorating or when he had to give her some items, so on the last day she pinched his hand, he screamed and everyone looked at him with a question look. He made an excuse that a bee stung him and went away, Riya felt a little sad for Arjun so she went after him
He was changing his clothes when Riya barged in, she looked down upon realizing that he was shirtless
R: woh, sorry. I will come back later (She was going back to the door)
Arjun grabbed her by her arms and closed the door and she was now leaning on the door
A: forgotk nocking, Miss Mukherjee?
R: woh … main… I didn’t know that you were changing clothes (She was looking down)
A: why did you come?
R: I came to see if you are angry. I am sorry for pinching you but you were really not listening to me
A: you know it`s normal to hold hands in a relationship
R: I know, okay. It`s just that I am not used to it, my relationships were never that long and I didn't want anyone to know about us yet
A: Riya, look at me. (She looked at him) I will not do anything that makes you uncomfortable or make you sad. I should have taken your opinion as well
R: I am fine with it, Arjun. But it`s really weird that I am dating my boss. I only watched a few dramas and movies with the same plot but I never thought it would happen in real life
A: uh huh dramas and movies? I never thought that you would like that kind of movies and dramas
R: what do you mean? They are classics and are really good and action movies and rom-com are my second favorite
A: no horror movies?
R: maybe thriller but never horror
A: so, Miss Mukherjee is scared? (Teasing)
R: no, I am not. Just never liked it
Riya realized thatArjun was still shirtless and looked down again.
A: feeling shy?
Riya nodded, Arjun smirked
A: one day, you will get used to it, samjhe ya samjhaun?
Riya just flushed but she came from it quickly
R: Arjun, how is your hand now?
A: just a little red, nothing to it
Riya took his hand and kissed it making Arjun shock, Riya took this an opportunity and pushed him slightly, she opened the door and ran outside but she looked back, Arjun was still in shock mode, she shouted at him:
Nice abs, Arjun sir, will be looking forward for the day, samjhe ya samjhaun?
She ran away while laughing
A: What the…?
Arjun for the first time in his life, he couldn’t stop blushing, he actually had to ignore Riya at the dinner table while Riya was enjoying his timidness, and the others were too busy to notice this, they were talking about the last preparations of the party. After the meal, they all went to sleep early
The engagement day
The half day was gone in last minute arrangements and one hour before the party, they all went to get dressed
One hour later
The boys were already downstairs, they were waiting for the girls, and the waiters had already arrived and were at their spot to begin with their work
Ch: where are the girls?
V: they are helping Superstar to get ready
Ar: you all need to learn how to have patience, otherwise you might get a divorce early then marriage
Sid: you know that perfection takes time
Sameer was grumbling: how long do we have to wait? People are going to come at any moment now
Arjun heard his ment and said to Sameer: learn now, my friend, because otherwise you will be the only one without a wife. Look at Shree, he must be very nervous and excited but he is waiting patiently this time, he knows it might be his only time to get married
Sameer looked at Arjun narrowly and then looked at Shree
Shree was pacing around, while Samrat and Arnav were giving him tips how to calm down
S: don’t you think you are talking a lot these days?
A: kyun? Are you jealous? Try talking, your vocabulary seems limited, it needs to get extended
Arjun smirked looking at Sameer`s angry face but stopped when he saw Riya and the other girls coming down. The others noticed that Arjun was looking at the stairs, they sawt hat the girls were coming and were awestruck like Arjun, the girls were looking really gorgeous
Kh: are you guys ok? You have been staring for quite some time now
Ar: how can we speak when such beautiful beings have landed on earth?
Sa: are we aliens?
Sid: it`s just a phrase to compliment women
Sa: really? Toh okay
Sh: I didn’t know that my fiancé is this pretty (he kissed Liza`s hand)
L: same goes to you, my fiancé, you also look quite handsome (She blushed a little)
Manv: here are the rings, thank god that mom had sent it thorough delivery before the storm alert
L: at the wedding, the rings will come from the bride side
Sh: I have already set the laptop, when mom messages me,I will start the videocall
Ch: it is quite fortunate that both of your parents are together, they must be happy
Everyone was talking expect for Virat, Arjun and Sameer. They were too mesmerized to notice that Sajan and Arshi were handing out gifts. Only when Sakshi nudged them, they came out of the trance
L: thanks a lot jijju and di
R: it is very pretty
Kh: it`s our pleasure
Gunj: we are very happy to have met you all, it has been only a few weeks that we met each other but it seems like we have known each other for a long time
Ay: that`s so cute, it is for Cutie pie? (A bow tie for cats)
Arn: bring her here, she will like being outside unless she doesn’t like people
Ay: she is very friendly, she likes people around but she is asleep, I will give it to her later
Arshi gave emerald rings to the girls
Sajan gave purple necklaces to the girls
and the boys got watches as gifts
Everyone was thanking Arshi and Sajan when Maan and Geet arrived
Gunj: look ACP Maan and his wife Geet have arrived
Man: Maan bhai, this is Geet Bhabhi?
Maan: yes, everyone this is my wife Geet Khurana
G: nice to meet you all, I have heard so much aboutyou
Ay: same here, we have heard so much about you fromACP Maan
They were introducing each other when Arjun stood nextto Riya and whispered in her ear:
You look stunning
Riya blushed and whispered back:
You look also nice
They shared an eyelock but it broke because Maan suddenly said: someone wants to meet you all
S: who?
G: please come inside
Sharon and Shwayam entered inside, everyone was quite surprised to see them
M: they asked to meet you and I couldn’t say no
Shar: sorry that we came uninvited but we really wanted to thank you guys personally before we go, especially Sakshi. (She hugged Sakshi) if it wasn’t for you, we would be still trapped.
Sa: Are you going somewhere?
Shw: yes, we are going to Mumbai
A: Mumbai?
Shar: yes, we donated the land to the government for the animals, the camping site will be closed and the house, it has been closed for investigation. After it is done, it will be used for the animals as a clinic. It used to be my home but I can`t stay there anymore, the good memories have been replaced by nightmares (She got a little teary eyed)
Ay: I understand
Shar: anyways, mom and dad wouldn't want me to dwell in the past, so it is better to move to another place. My stuff from the house will be moved in a few days. Shwayam and I had bought a house before we came here but then bad things happened. Now we both will get married after a few days and will live there. Shwayam` s cousin sister Taani and my maasi and her family live in Mumbai
Shw: they couldn’t believe that we were alive, they are waiting for us to come. Sharon will open her dance academy and I am going back to work as a professor, the school director has offered me my old job back
L: that is great news
Shw: we have decided that we get therapy when we get there, the doctor has advised that it will be better for us
Arn: I know someone there, you can go to her
Shar: who?
Arn: my cousin sister Anjali, she recently moved there, she is a very good doctor
They all were talking, more guests came, and most of them were employees of Arshi and Sajan
After a while Shree got a message from his mom that everyone over there was waiting for them. He informed everyone and he started the video call
Sameer was getting his drink when suddenly Ayesha bumped into him
Ay: oh, sorry sir. The engagement is starting, I was going to get the flowers
S: it` fine, just don’t bump again
Ay: yes, sir
S: waise Ayesha
Ay: ji, sir
S: you look nice
He said that and walked away quickly, he didn’t want Virat to say it to her first
Ayesha was shocked not because he complimented her, he has done it a few times but this time, it seemed urgent
Ay: inhe kya hua?
V: Miss A, hurry, they are starting
Ay: coming (she took the tray with flowers and went to the hall)
Shree connected the laptop to the TV so everyone could see them
The video call started
Shree and Liza`s parents where with a few guests and Virat parents were also there
V: mom, when did you and dad arrive?
Virat `s mom: we came with Tarika and Abhijeet, we were going to surprise you but we got a surprise ourselves
V: well, I am still surprised, so it worked
They were introducing everyone who was at the party from both sides but Arjun was a little doubtful
Arjun in his mind: everyone from Shree and Liza`s family is there but where is Riya`s family? She and Shree are childhood friends so they should be there too. Let me ask her
Arjun was going towards Riya when Sakshi held his elbow and dragged him to the food section
A: Sakshi, what are you doing?
Sa: where were you going? To Riya?
A: how did you know?
Sa: just a hunch, what were you going to ask D… I mean Riya?
A: why should I tell you?
Sa: because I am the one who helped you get together with her
A: that is true but…
Sa: sir, tell me
A: ok, fine. I was going to ask her about her parents, why they aren’t at Shree`s parents place as he and Riya are childhood friends
Sa: sir, if they aren’t there, there must be a reason. Riya will tell you when she wants to, promise me that you won’t ask her about her parents until then
She extended her hand towards him, Arjun got a weird feeling about what Sakshi had said, he was going to say no but something in Sakshi`s eyes compelled him to promise her
A: fine, I promise
Sa: thank you. now let`s go, the engagement is beginning
She dragged Arjun just in time, they went to stand next to Riya and Manvi
Shree`s mom: let`s begin with the ceremony
Both the priests started chanting and after a while, they said to exchange rings. Shriza exchanged the rings and everyone threw flowers in them
Liza`s mom: Shree, you may kiss your fiancé
L: mom
Liza`s mom: what? It is a tradition
Shree nodded and kissed Liza`s cheek, they both blushed while everyone cheered them
Shree`s mom: Riya, can you bless them both from my side, you are like Shree`s elder sister. I will tell you what to say
Riya got tears in her eyes and nodded, she put her hands on both of them and repeated the words.
Liza`s mom: Virat, you are Diya`s brother, best friend and more, bless her from our side
Virat nodded, he did the same as Riya
Everyone got emotional
Kh: so, let our engaged couple have their first dance
Shriza went to the dance floor, the music started, they chose their favorite song
piya o re piya from the movie tere naal love hogaya
Shriza reminisced their moment they met till now, happy to have met and now going to be together forever
The guests, Shriza`s family, Arshi, Sajan and our team were looking fondly at them
precap: the party continues
sorry for the delay. it took me a while to update because of editing
hope you like this chapter
thanks for waiting for so long
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