Chapter 5
I was checking all the last minute arrangements before the engagement ceremony when she beckoned me. That's right, beckoned me. I gave her a weird look and walked towards her.
"Can you tell me where can I find.. Oh.. There he is... Oh My. He looks so handsome. Hai na?" Without waiting for my reply she walked away. I followed her gaze and my eyes widened when I saw Shivaay.
She went and gave him a hug. Shivaay who was deeply engrossed in a conversation with Mr. Rana was taken a back. And in no time that girl was talking to Shivaay and Mr. Rana as if they'd known each other forever. Maybe they did. I didn't know.
Even though my mind told me to walk away, I couldn't help myself but go towards them.
I heard her say, "Shivu Baby, It's been so long na since we met? I've read all your interviews and conferences Baby. I read each and every article about you." Shivu Baby?! Kaisa naam hai hai. I cringed. I saw how she held onto Shivaay's arm tightly. Why wasn't he telling her to move away. I frowned.
"Ragini, I-umm." He slowly stepped back, freeing his hand from her hold.
"How did you know I was here? I mean.. What're you doing here?"
"We came back from London and we went to Oberoi Mansion first. There I asked Pinki Aunty for you and she told me that you're in Delhi. So here I am. Tada. Nice surprise na?" She winked at him and he smiled back.
"I missed you so much, Shivu Baby." And she hugged him tightly.
Okay that was it.
"Bhaiya, just give my that tray." I took the tray with drinks from the waiter and headed towards them with a khidkitod idea in my mind. Shivaay looked at me questioningly and I smirked.
I offered Mr. Rana and Shivaay the drinks and before I could give Nagini her glass, I dropped it. On her dress. "Oops." I chuckled. Nagini shrieked and Shivaay was having a hard time trying to maintain a straight face.
"Oh God. What have you done, girl. This dress costs Rs. 50,000 Shivu. And this girl just ruined it." She threw daggers at me as I was trying to control my laughter. "I'm sorry, Na-Ragini. Let me help you."
"No need." She stepped back, "I can handle it myself. I'll be right back Shivu Baby."
"I'll by right back, Shivu Baby." I imitated her as she left as Shivaay burst out laughing.
"Haaye. Meri Junglee Billi." He pinched my cheeks and went away laughing.
Junglee Billi? Yeh kya? I went behind him and grabbed his arm, "Aapna Junglee billi kisse kahan? Aur woh cheapdi kaun hai? Woh aapse kitna chipak rahi thi and you didn't even say anything!" I rambled.
"Calm down." He laughed. "She's Ragini. Dad's business partners' daughter. And she likes me." He said with a playful smile. I huffed.
"Waise, why're you so jealous?"
"I'm not okay? I was just.. I saved you from that cheapdi. I saw the pleading looks you were giving me and how awkward you were. So,"
"My junglee billi to the rescue." He smiled.
"Yeh kaisa naam hai, junglee billi. And it doesn't even suit me!" I whined.
He put his arm around my shoulder and we went towards the stage where Rudra and Saumya were all ready to exchange rings.
~~~I was laughing madly at the joke Anika had just cracked. I held my stomach and tried to catch my breath. I looked at her as she giggled at her own joke.
She sat up straight as she sipped her cup of coffee. "Accha tha na yeh wala."
"Hmm" I nodded. As if realising the change of mood, she asked, "What happened Shivaay? Where are you lost?"
"I'm happy, Anika. I'm really happy." I held her hand. I realised that whenever I was around Anika, Tia's thought would never cross my mind. She smiled as she squeezed my hand.
"Tia. Tia Kapur. I loved her, Anika. I truly did. But she didn't. She was just with me for my money. Om had warned me about her. He told me many times that she didn't love me but only the luxuries. So as per his plan, I told her that I wa going to transfer all my shares to Om. And that was it. She showed her true colors. She tried to convince me to not do it. And the next day was out marriage. We planned to keep our marriage private. But then, she didn't come. She didn't come for the marriage."
"I received a letter. It was from her. It said that she never loved me. She loved some producer, and would get married only to him. I was heartbroken. The girl whom I truly loved, the girl for whom at one point, I had gone against my brother and Daadi betrayed me. She just left me." I choked on my tears. After 3 years, I was finally able to get everything out of me. I hadn't talked about this to anyone. And now, I felt relieved.
Anika wrapped her arms around me as she hugged me tightly. I didn't try to hold back my tears as they flowed down my cheek. Anika rubbed my back. After a few moments I pulled away only to see her tear stricken face.
She was crying too. "I-I'm sorry. I didn't-" She cupped my face as I wiped away her tears.
~~~ I was checking for a dress for Gauri when I heard a very familiar voice, "Om, you have to tell me which one to buy. And, don't tell me that I can buy both. Of course I can but ugh. I can't decide." He turned around holding the two shirts and saw that Om was nowhere to be seen. Just then he saw me. I giggled and went towards a confused Shivaay.
"You'd look good in both billuji. But I like this one," I selected thinking which color would suit him the best. When I spotted a jet black formal shirt on the nearby shelf. It was hidden in such a manner that it was obvious someone didn't want anyone else to buy it, "This one!" I exclaimed showing it to him. " I think this would suit you the best." I smiled.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah." I nodded. "Why don't you try it?"
He took the shirt and went to the trial room.
I felt his around and I turned and I held my breath. He walked towards me and all I could do was stare. "You look good."
The way Shivaay's eyes twinkled didn't go unnoticed by me.
We shopped a bit more longer and then we both decided to get some coffee.
~~~"Di! I have to buy some stuff for..." Gauri stopped abruptly. And she blushed.
"Okay I'm done. What's going on Choti? I've noticed you start blushing at random moments. You spend a lot of time getting ready. You're always in front of the mirror and also 24x7 on your phone. Does this have something to do with Om cause you both have been spending a lot of time hanging out." I raised my eyebrow suspiciously. I've been wanting to talk to Gauri about this but never got the chance.
I noticed Gauri's eyes widen in shock at first and then she blushed even more. I rolled my eyes, "Di, I promise I'll tell you everything once we get back home. But now I can't. Shivaay Bhaiya and Om are coming. I gotta buy something I'm in that shop okay? Bye." With that she ran to the shop opposite to us as I saw Shivaay and Om approaching.
"Shivaay, I just remembered that I have to buy a gift. I'll be right back okay?" Om nodded and went away. I looked at Gauri and Om and muttered to myself, "Yeh ho kya raha hai."
"Pyaar ho raha hai aur kya?" Shivaay chuckled. I looked at him surprised and then laughed.
Note - Hello everyone. Firstly, I'm so so sorry for not having updated earlier. I was busy with completing my assignments and stuff. Also I wrote this update in an hour, didn't have time to proof read. I'll edit it later when I get time. 😳So sorry for the mistakes. Hope you all like it. 😳
Edited by -Rhea- - 8 years ago
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