new fanfic part 26 on page 38 - Page 21

As we pulled up to the building Arjun started again.

Arjun: I forgot to mention, Dadi is here.

Arohi: Dadi? She came back. Ab tho maza aayega.

Arjun: No. She is very sick right now. She can barely get up.

Arohi: Don't worry. We're here na, to nurse her back to health.

Arjun smiled and we went up to the apartment.

Arohi: Maasii!!!!!!

Savita: Puttar, tu aagaya? Kab se intezaar kar rahi hoon. Aa jao, your in time. I just set the table.

Arohi: Good, because I'm hungry. Where's mama?

Savita: They're arriving tomorrow. Aaj Rajveer ki appointment thi na?

Arohi: Oh, okay. Then I'll just call them later. Acha app batayein... Where's dadi?

Savita: Sleeping. It's almost time for her meds.

Arohi: Acha, mujhe dedo; I'll give them to her.

Savita: Beta, are you sure.

Arohi: Of course Maasi. I love her just as much as you guys do!

Maasi showed me the routine and I went in and did exactly the same. Dadi was so excited to see me; I was relieved as we hadn't seen each other in a long time. My nani had alzhiemer before she passed away, hence get scared meeting an elderly family member; I get scared they will act like they don't know me or something.

Dadi and I talked for a bit and then she fell asleep, so I slipped out and talked to everyone about the plans.

Savita: So puttar, your friend?

Arohi: Actually, voh classes thi so...

Savita: Tho bus lekar aayegi?

Arohi: Yea, aise hi kuch.

Savita: Well, no problem. Actually iski bua ke ghar ajj get together hai.

Arohi: That should be fun! Actually maasi.. if you don't mind, can my friend stay with us?

Savita: You think I'd let you drop your friend at a hotel?

Arohi: You're the best Maasi! (got up and hugged/kissed her)

We got up to leave for Arjun's bua's house. They lived right below us but we had to go as a family. Do you have any idea how long Gauri takes for her make up. Poor us, we had to wait. My make up took no more than 10-15 minutes "Just the way it should be" commented Arjun. Awkward, if you ask me! Well, everyone was finally out and we left!

Oh Gosh, everyone was there giving me weird looks. Arjun's bua and her 2 boys--not important, her sister-in-law and her 3 kids (Payal, Khushi, and Shyam), her sister's 2 kids (Simmi and Jay)! Omg, my jaan Love is here too.. which probably means Salil Bhai bhi hoga! i go to them first.

Arohi: Love!!!!

Lovedeep: Aro!!!! kaisi hai tu?

Arohi: Fit and fine but you here?

(We went to the side)

Love: I have something to tell you... but wait what is this?

Arohi: What?

Love: That rock on your hand. You realize that's why people are staring?

Arohi: Oh, we'll talk about that later, what do you have to say?

Love: Look (showing her hand to me).

Arohi: Omg seriously! Who, what, when, where, how, and WHY? you're like 20! Itni jaldi bhi kya hai?

Love: Tumhe kya jaldi hai?

Arohi: LOVE!

Love: Acha acha. He's nice; you know him. And Mom and dad like him too. Actually he's mom's choice. We talked. Liked each other. and then one day he proposed. I really think I'll be happy with him.

Arohi: Acha aur voh hai kaun...

Love: (Shying and looking down) Romit.

Arohi: ROMIT! Kumud aunty likes Romit for you!

Love: Ro, chill! So what, usme kya kharabi hai?

Arohi: Acha tho yeh bata, who'd she choose for Salil... Bhai.

Love: I love how you added bhai in the end, like you already know!

Arohi: I always call him bhai...

Love: But this time there was a pause. You sure this ring isn't from him?

Arohi: Eww, you know I love that kid like a brother.

Love: I'm just kidding. She likes you but he said no! Anyways, sisters get married first according to Salil. He refuses to even think about this topic for a couple of years. Enough about me, what about you?

Arohi: What about me?

Love: That ring... Arohi, where did you get that from?

Arohi: What do you mean?

Love: I know you got a diamond ring at your party but you refused to wear it and now...

Arohi: I changed my mind...

Love: Don't give me that! I know there's more! Aro, please! Don't ruin your life. You're only 18. You'll meet more guys.

Arohi: Love what do you think?

Love: You leave home and meet a guy and fall in love. The truth is sweety, you are not in love.

Arohi: How could you think that Love. That I would go against my mother's wishes and elope with the first "man" I see!

Love: Tho kya kar rahi hai tu!

Arohi: And even if I am, you're only 20! Who died and made you Love Guru!

Love: Aro, I have more experience than you and my mom wanted this!

Arohi: Love, one thing you never have to worry about is me going against my family Okay! Can we talk about this later please!

Love: Arohi, all I want you to know is that I am with you no matter what! I don't want this but if its your decision, I will be with you.

Arohi: Thanks love. I really need that; to know you will be by my side whenever I need support. (They hug and disperse-- mingle with everyone else)

Turns out Arjun's bua's relatives consist of my old friend (Shravan) from Europe. He came with his siblings (Sandy and Nidhi) and he is getting engaged. I was so excited! I only hung out with Shravan because Sandy and Nidhi were busy with Payal, Khushi, and Shyam. It was perfectly alright with me as I didn't really know Sandy or Nidhi. Eventually, we were sitting in a circle where the adults wanted the younger adults and kids to entertain them. Shefali and I looked at each other and an idea clicked! I finally found a way I could tease Shravan without making his engagement public (he didn't want anyone finding out yet). Shefu and I sang/danced to "Bhatke Panchi". It was funny because Sandy decided to play Shravan in our act while some verses were done by me and others by Shefali. What happened afterwords though was not!