“Ahem!” Someone clearing their voice made me realise that I was in HIS lap. Gosh! It’s so embarrassing to be the centre of everyone’s attention. Till now, I was so lost in that moment, that I hardly realised my surroundings. That moment created some strange feelings in my heart.
I immediately got up hurriedly. He sat still, with null expression. I mumbled a quick sorry and try to move from there, when Suji’s voice interrupted me.
“Aaru, are you ok?” Suji asked me in a concerned tone.
“Suji, you should ask that guy if he is ok. Because a baby elephant has fell over him. Poor guy! He must visit a doctor to ensure that his bones are not broken.” Addu said as he chuckled.
And there, immediately everyone burst into peals of laughter. That GUY too. I glared at Addu angrily. Then, I shot an angry glare at HIM too.
“Come on aadit, don’t tease my aaru.” Shabbir said as he placed his arm around me. I smiled at him and stuck out my tongue at addu. He fumed while everyone laughed.
Then Suji introduced two guys and that GUY as the Malhotra brothers. I don’t know their names, still. They’re a popular name in the business circle. I have heard it from Dad too. Their dad is a close friend of Dad.
“Come on girls!! Let’s dance!! It’s a wedding!! ” A girl shouted.
As soon as the girl said that, I noticed that Shabbir’s eyes were glued on to her. He looked dreamily at her.
“Shabbu, what’s going on?” I asked him with mischief twinkling in my eyes. He didn’t respond. I nudged him, but in vain. Gosh!! Finally, I pinched him.
“Ouchhh!!” He screamed making heads turn at him.
“What happened?” That girl asked him in a concerned tone. I chuckled.
“Nnnothingg…” He stuttered and smiled meekly, while shooting daggers at me.
“Yeah. That’s cool. Come on everyone!! But everyone should dance. Not only the girls. Even boys should. Some think that they are so great.” Gayu said and everyone nodded. But I noticed that she uttered those looking at one of the Malhotra brothers. I laughed silently as I sensed there’s something brewing up.
Pachakilikoru koodu
Pacha karimbazhakulla koodu
Aadit came as he lip synced the lyrics and grooved around Gayu.
Is this Aadit? So surprising. Because, till now he never did. I am so glad that he is changing. Mom will be happy seeing him like this. I smiled.
Pachakilikoru koodu
Pacha karimbazhakulla koodu
Shabbir joined him and danced around her. Gayu narrowed her eyes and looked at them.
Aaa…
Kannalan kettunnundallo ho..ooo..
Athu ninne koottanaanallo
Addu and Shabbir dragged Gayu to the centre of the hall.
Thudakkam mangalyam than thananena
Pinne jeevitham thumthananena
Thudakkam mangalyam than thananena
Pinne jeevitham thumthananena
Thudakkam mangalyam than thananena
Pinne jeevitham thumthananena
The trio danced now making simple steps. I am so happy seeing this right now. I smiled widely.
Kaniyalle kanmaniyalle
Aadhyam chollum ninkanavan
Kanna nee veyil kollalle neeyum chollum
O.. kadhamaarum chekavanaakum urumiyedukkum padaveeran
Hai hai, pinnothirakadakam
Hai hai, eripodiyangam
Ketto, nee ketto ee koottil pettal pinne
Neelaakasham kandorillannaro chollunne
Kannal en kannal njan kallthakkol theerkkum
Velli pakshikkoppam mele vinnil paarum njaanum
Midukkiye merukki thali kurukkilakki kurumbothokki
Thadankalil thalachu kaanan manassilumoru kothiyundallo
Wow!! They danced sooo well. Everyone were clapping and enjoying their dance. As I was watching them dance, I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Suji.
“I could see the happiness on your face Aaru. You wait and watch, he will change for good” She said as she smiled. I smiled back. This is what I wanted. A love of a family, comprising of your cousins, uncles and aunts. For now, I have my cousins love. I will get the other relations soon, I guess.
The sound of applause made me realise my surroundings. I clapped too happily. Addu raised his eyebrow at me indicating how was his performance. I showed a thumps up. He grinned widely at me.
How much we ever fight, we reconcile soon. Well, this is not an actual reconciliation, but I couldn’t control myself from reacting to him when he asked me eagerly. I was so engrossed in my happiness that I failed to notice a pair of chocolate brown orbs gazing at me.
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“Let’s play a game guys! We will write all our names in a paper and will shuffle it. Boys name will be written separately and girls name separately. Anyone should pick two chits at once from boys chits and girls chits. Those two should perform a couple dance. Aadit and I will host this game. Okay my dear guys and girls, Shall we start?” Vishal announced as the gathering watched eagerly.
There was Aadit Scindia, with a heart warming smile on his face, which looked so perfect. As soon as Vishal announced, many excited sounds were heard in that lavish wedding venue. The names of the people were written and Aadit shuffled it starting the game.
Though the Suryanarayan sisters except for Gayu were sceptical to play this game, Gayu and Addu’s puppy eye looks finally convinced them and made them to take part.
Aadit began to read the names of the couples who were to dance.
As fate would have it, Aaru and Sushant, Suji and Virat, Aayush and Gayu, Shabbir and Aastha were the couples to dance on the dance floor.
“No way! I won’t dance with this guy!!”
“Oh no! How will I be able to control my feelings now?”
“Gosh. Had I got only this man to be my dance partner?”
Gayu, Virat and Aaru’s mind were filled with these thoughts and questions about the consequences. But the answer was quite easy one. Love. That would happen anywhere and anytime irrespective of the situation. And I, Subha Scindia, knew that this is gonna happen for sure. None has the power to change what is destined. I am glad that my children’s lives are destined with happiness. The happy faces of my children is enough for me to rest in peace. I wiped off the happy tears that escaped my eye.
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Surkh wala, sauz wala, Faiz wala love
Hota hai jo love se jyada waise wala love
Ishq wala love
I slowly swayed along the music. Virat’s hands were holding my waist while my hands were rested on his shoulders. My heart was thumping loudly in an irregular manner. Gosh! I am feeling totally strange today. His each touch is inducing shivers inside me. More than his touch, his eyes. O my god. His eyes are fixed on to me as he moved slowly. I could sense my cheeks turning red due to his closeness. Damn! I would go mad one day certainly.
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Hua jo dard bhi toh humko aaj kuch zyada hua
Ishq wala love
Ye kya hua hai kya khabar yehi pata hai zyada hua
Ishq wala love
Agar ye usko bhi hua hai phir bhi mujhko zyada hua
Ishq wala love
Aayush twirled me as the lyrics played in the background. I was so frustrated to dance with him. I don’t know why am I having mixed feelings. I do have a soft corner on him but at the same time, I become angry with him most of the time. What’s happening with me?
“Dreaming about me?” His words snapped me into reality.
I glared at him and stamped his feet angrily.
“Ouch! It hurts yaar!” He said. Then he pulled me suddenly resulting me in crashing his hard chest. His hot breath was fanning on my neck. I am losing my senses slowly.
“You’re looking gorgeous today” His husky voice added to my adrenaline rush. My heart jumped out of its place when he placed his lips on my hand.
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Meri neend jaise pehli baar tooti hai
Aankhein mal ke dekhi hai maine subah
Hui dhoop zyada leke teri roshni din chadha
Ishq wala love
What the hell is happening in my life? Sushant Malhotra is dancing!
That too with a girl!! It is really ironical. Actually, I was not interested in these games. I joined only to apologise HER. I knew that she was hell angry on me due to my laughing. But I couldn’t help laughing at her cute and adorable face. I felt like pulling her cheeks. Duh! Is this me? I doubt heavily. Coz, I never ever thought about a girl like this. Before my heart could conclude something stupid, I shoved off these thoughts and looked at her.
She was in a deep thought too. I twirled her and held her closely to the ground and lifted her. She gasped and looked at me in shock. I am loving her expressions.
Jhanke badalon ki jaali ke peechhe se
Kare chandani ye mujhko ittala
Leke noor sara chand mera yahin pe hai chhupa chhupa hua
Ishq wala love
“Sorry” I uttered in between the dance.
“For what?” She asked me bluntly.
“Actually…” I fumbled. Duh!
” I laughed at you that time, So thought to apologise. I am sorry.” I said sincerely looking at her eyes.
Her grim face slowly turned into a smiling one.
“It’s alright. I was actually angry with my twin.”She said.
“You always fight with your twin… Am noticing that.” I blurted out.
She raised her eyebrows immediately.
“Noticing?”
“Nothing. Well, I am Sushant. Sushant Malhotra.” I introduced myself to distract her. This is the first time, That I am introducing myself volunteering to a girl. Thankfully she ignored that.
“I am Aaradhya Scindia. Nice meeting you” She told as she smiled. I smiled back.
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