Wiping his face with a towel and trying his best to clear off the soap water from his eyes, he noticed the lights of his room were not switched on. When he tried to switch it on he realizes the fuse of his room had gone off plunging his room into darkness.
Changing his clothes which were kept on the bed he managed to get somehow ready
Part 18
Geet had decided to wear a little traditional Ghaghra choli with a little twist to it for the engagement. The color of the Velvet Ghaghra was a deep mid-night blue leaning towards black. The blouse a sleeveless number had a deep neck, leaving her throat bare with she wore a big chunky pair of earring in her ears. A dozen or more bangles adorned her wrists making a tinkling sound when she moved her hand. The edge of the Ghaghra was trimmed with an embroidered patch of deep red and gold color, while the belt of the Ghaghra was embroidered with gold zari work. On top of it thin chain of gold adorned her waist enhancing her beauty. The final piece of embellishment was the beautiful, finely embroidered organza duppatta. The Duppatta was embroidered with crystals and kundan work all over with edge of the duppatta matching with the embroidery of the Ghaghra. The whole look was very chic and elegant.
The Guests had followed the dress code. Some wearing white and many wearing black and some adventures sorts had combined black and white to from their own combination. Dev and Maan had worn black suits making them look like extremely handsome and dashing but also like peas from the same pod. The girls, Pinky, Meera, NT, Sameera, Pari, Sasha, Tasha and even Sunny who had gone shopping with Maan for the occasion, decided to wear black Ghaghra choli as keeping it with the invite.
The party was in full swing and everyone was enjoying the party thoroughly. Many of couples were dancing to the DJ's music while others were just standing in a groups and chit-chatting amongst themselves. Savitri Devi was taking care of the guests, Maan looking after his business associates and the people he had invited. Though Dev mingled with the guests going around greeting them his eyes kept on looking towards the staircase from where he expected her to come.
She looked like an angel while coming down the stairs. Every one fell silent the moment she came down, every eye turning towards her and gaping at her.
Dev moved towards her holding out his hand for her to place her hand in his. Geet giving him a shy smile placed her hand in his allowing him to guide her towards the waiting guests where he introduced her to his some of the guests and to his friends.
His eyes still watering Vicky made his way to the party, people laughingly making way for him. Though he was a little surprised, he did not realize the reason for people's laughter.
"He,He,He'. Vicky what a dress! It is amazing", laughing in his unique way, Adi praised him, which surprised him even more but not paying any attention to Adi he started towards group where Meera, Pari, Pinky and the others were standing.
"Hello friends", he called out to them only to be met with clapping on his back, hooting sounds and whistles.
Maan controlling his laughter told Vicky to check himself in the mirror, prompting Vicky to immediately to go in search of one.
What he saw made him realize the reason he had become the laughing stock of the whole party.
Instead of the black pathani suit
that he was supposed to wear, he was wearing a bright pink woman's Lukhnowi chicken dress with dark pink embroidery on it.
The only saving grace was the duppatta he had discarded when he had thought of forgoing the stole which had come with the pathani suit otherwise he would have worn the outfit of a woman, complete with the duppatta. He was teased mercilessly for the cloths he had worn finally accepting his defeat at the hands of the girls brigade.
Savitri Devi announced their engagement and called them in the center for the ceremony to commence and rings to be exchanged.
While the guests looked on, Dev made Geet wear the ring and Geet makes him wear his, amidst the clapping. Every one congratulated them and wished them a happy future, they accepting each ones greetings.
While standing and talking with guests, he saw Geet enjoying the music, tapping away her foot to the beat of the music. He looked at her lovingly and bowing in front of her, "May I have the pleasure of this Dance" he asked her.
At her acceptance he took her left hand in his, placing one on his shoulder and other hand firmly clasped between his, he firmly pulled her towards himself and holding her by the waist he gently swayed to the music.
"Geet are you happy, love? Was everything as you dreamt it would be?" he asked her. "Yes, Dev I am very happy. I have always dreamt of a life partner who would understand me, love me unconditionally, to be supportive of me, be my guide, friend and philosopher. For me love doesn't count unless there is friendship, respect and trust. And today I can without a doubt say that I have found that person in you. I want to Thank you Dev, for always standing by my side and for being there for me always."
They were dancing to the music lost in each other when suddenly, there was an announcement from the DJ's console "This song is dedicated to Geet".
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Ae jaate hue lamhon zara thehro, zara thehro - 2
Main bhi to chalta hoon, zara unse milta hoon
Jo ek baat dil mein hai, unse kahoon
(To chalun, to chalun, hm hm hm hm hm
To chalun, to chalun, to chalun) ' 2
"Is it you Dev, who has sent this dedication" Geet asked Dev a bit surprised at the request
Ae jaate hue lamhon zara thehro, zara thehro
(Unke chehre ki yeh narmiyaan
Unki zulfon ki yeh badliyaan
Unki aankhon ke roshan diye
Unke honton ki yeh surkhiyaan) - 2
Sab unke hain jalwe, main chalne se pehle
Saanson mein, aankhon mein, khwaabon mein, yaadon mein
Aur is dil mein unko chhupaake rakhoon
To chalun, to chalun, hm hm hm hm hm
To chalun, to chalun, to chalun
"Dear Geet, it looks like you have got an admirer." Dev replied with his lopsided grin, still dancing with her.
Ae jaate hue lamhon zara thehro, zara thehro
(Main kahin bhi rahoon ae sanam
Mujhko hai zindagi ki kasam
Faaslein aate jaate rahe
Pyaar lekin nahin hoga kam) - 2
Jinhe chaahoon, jinhe poojoon, unhe dekhoon, unhe chhoo loon
Zara baatein to kar loon, zara baahon mein bhar loon
Main is chaand se maathe ko choom loon
To chalun, to chalun, hm hm hm hm hm
To chalun, to chalun, to chalun
"Dev please don't joke na, tell me was it you? And if it was not you, then who could it be"
Ae jaate hue lamhon zara thehro, zara thehro
Main bhi to chalta hoon, zara unse milta hoon
Jo ek baat dil mein hai, unse kahoon
To chalun, to chalun, hm hm hm hm hm
To chalun, to chalun, to chalun
Before Dev could reply, Vicky interrupted them
"Won't we get a chance to dance with Geet, Dev bhai, why are you hogging her and not giving us a chance?" Vicky had gone and changed after being ribbed and teased mercilessly and apologizing was told about the whereabouts of his pathani suit.
"Vicky was it you, who have given this song dedication?"
"Why Geet, did you not like the song, or the emotions it portrayed?"
"No, it not like that, only the song is a love song and who would dedicate that to me? It feels like someone loves me but does not want me to know."
"It does not matter Geet. Now, you think of your future and your coming marriage. Don't waste your time in thinking unrelated thing."
"Ok Vicky, as you say, come let's have something to drink, I am very thirsty."
"Yeh sure, and I should return Dev bhai's amannt, see how Dev bhai has been giving us dirty looks for some time now."
They went to where Dev, Maan, Adi, Pinky, Sasha Pari and every one else was standing in a group near the bar and heard Sameera shouting at Maan for not taking her to dance and Maan Totally ignoring her. Vicky and Geet take something to drink when Geet realizes Pari was lost in her own world and has not been answering the questions every one was asking her.
"Pari, are you alright?" Geet asked her shaking her a bit.
"Yes Geet, just a bit tired running around and managing everything.
"You go and rest Pari, I will manage from her on" saying Maan sends her away.
"Maan won't you ask me for a dance?"
"It's ok Geet, you must be pretty tired by now and you have busy schedule from tomorrow"
She pulls him along to the dance floor, "Maan I have been wanting to talk to you"
She dances with Maan "Thanks Maan for every thing you have done with me."
"There is no need for thanks Geet, by saying thanks you are degrading the love I have for you and whatever I have done, I have done it for my best friend and my brother, Dev. My only desire is to see you both happy and for you both to achieve the dreams you both must have dreamt."
Saying this he hands her over to Dev.
Precap: His body pressed up against her, her back against the wall. If they stayed in exactly this position they couldn't be seen from the passage.
Edited by crystal-rose - 13 years ago
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