《Taming The Casanova》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Sahil''s POV My best friend, Samar and I were going to the airport to pick my sister Swati. She wasing back from Canada. My phone was ringing continuously while I was driving. I saw the number it was Damini... Why was she calling me all of a sudden?? I stopped the car on the side and picked up the phone. " Hello!! Hi Damini... " " Hi, Sahil.. " " You are calling me at this hour, is everything alright?? " " I just want you to put some sense in your brother... " she said. " Calm down beautiful !! Take a deep breath... What has he done now? " " How can I be calm?? He is driving all over the city. " She said " What?? Has he gone mad?? Do me favour, just p him tight. How can he be so careless?? Give the phone to him please. " " Here talk to him." She offered her phone to him. " Hello... " I heard Sagar''s voice. " Have you lost it?? " I asked him. " Sahil please you also don''t start yaar.. " " Don''t start??? I will punch your face... Don''t you dare to drive." " You know, I drive very well... " He said to me. " Shut up... Don''t argue.." " What is the problem ... I am not even tensed now?? " " But you are lost in your love ... Just like a lovesick puppy. " " Shut up Sahil... " " Don''t argue... Or I will tell mom... Then you know... You will have to tackle her... " " Don''t even think about it... " He said in a scared voice and Iughed aloud. I know my mom is going to make him go mad with her emotional dramas. " Then don''t dare to drive... Or two women are going to eat your brain like anything... Poor brother of mine, imagine. two women nagging at him... Hey, I am going to pick Swati from the airport. Bye ... Be in your limits. Give the phone to her." He said bye and gave the phone to her. " Hello? " Damini said. " Damini he would not argue now... I am going to pick Swati. Can you drive? " " Yeah ok... Bye.. you also drive safely. See youter. Don''t worry I can drive your brother around the city... He is in safe hands. " She said and I smiled and said bye. " They both are so cute. " Samar said. " Yeah, and both are stubborn too. But I guess Damini knows how to tackle Sagar. " we bothughed. " Just rx... Chandigarh is a rather safe ce for driving."This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. " I know that... But I didn''t want any risk." I said. We reached the Airport and I parked the car in the parking. We went inside and waited for her... She is my Jaan... we are very close. She is 4 years younger than me. Finally, I saw hering... She came running towards me and literally jumped into my arms. She was just like a child. I hugged her tight. Samar said hello to her very sweetly and she smiled at him and nodded. We collected all her luggage and came out of the airport. She kept talking, telling about her University and friends. She studies at McMaster University. We reached home and mom hugged her and got emotional. As usual, she had prepared our favourite food. I was very hungry by now and I am sure Samar would also be. As it is he was crazy about good food. I usually tease him that people eat to live, but he lives to eat. Crazy foodie... Dad was in the USA to help his friend. So mom and Swati were supposed to go to Chandigarh with us. Mom kept telling Swati about, how Sagar had found a girl for himself and now mom and Swati were going to meet her tomorrow. Mom was very excited to meet her future daughter-inw. She asked us about Damini and Samar said that she was very beautiful, intelligent and sweet. I told mom that Samar is like her brother. I asked Samar to stay with us. We had to submit some ns for the approval of our Township which we were making in Chandigarh. He epted the offer and I showed him to the guest room and went to sleep in my room as we were very tired. I looked at my phone, there were 4 missed calls from Raima. She was a very beautiful, hot and smart girl. We went on a few dates together. I loved spending time with her. But now she was getting a bit clingy. I called her, " Hello... Sahil... " She said in a very seductive tone. " Hi !! I just saw that you called. What is the matter? " " Can''t I call you just like that ?? I was missing you a lot... " " Raima, I am in Delhi... I travelled almost the whole day... I am really very tired. If it is not important, then can we please talkter on? " " Sure... But did you miss me? " " Well, No... I didn''t get much time." I said though it sounded a bit rude to even me. " But I missed you.. when are youing back?? I would love to spend some time alone with you... Just the two us... You know what I mean. Right? " " Hmm ... Ok bye. I am feeling very sleepy... Will talkter. " I said and hang up the phone. She was irritating me. I never believed in love or serious rtionships. My twin Sagar was in love with Damini for thest 11 years and he was so crazy about her that he never even looked at any other girl. But he suffered a lot... I had seen him getting suffered. I must have dated at least 200 girls but never felt that stupid thing called love. I was a free bird and I intended to remain like that. I believed in just flirting, dating and one night stands. I was not going to settle any time soon. No matter what the situation would be I am sure, I woulde out of it. I came out of such a situation with the help of my best friend Samar who was awyer. My dad got me in a very difficult situation but thankfully I found the solution. Nobody would ever be able to bind me. I was thinking about all that and slept. ****** I went to do my work but they needed a few more certificates and another document. It would take at least 2 more days. But my mom was over excited to meet Damini. So I asked Samar to take them to Chandigarh and fax all the certificates and documents. Mom and Swati went with him. I didn''t want to go home as no one was there.. so I called Sujoy and another friend of mine toe to a new club. We enjoyed a lot, doing endless flirting, dancing and a bit of drinking. I came back home veryte. I met one of the girls, I dated once. So she clung to me. We had a pretty good time together. Samar faxed all the documents the next day and I submitted all of them and finished some more office work and then went to Chandigarh as Sagar was going to have his roka on the next day. I reached the guest house, I saw Sagar and hugged him. I was happy to see him after all these days. He also hugged me tightly. We were very close to each other, as we were twins. " Where are mom and Swati? " I asked " In the room next to Damini''s. " " So you are ready to get married brother... " I teased him. " Well yes.. of course... What about you?? What do you think about getting married?? Everyone has to settle down someday... " He asked me. Me?? He knows what I think about this.. why did he even bother to ask? " Oh please keep me away... I want to live like a free bird... " " Hmmm... But... " " No buts... You concentrate on your wedding... I am happy like this. I am going to meet mom and Swati. I didn''t spend much time with Swati since she came back to India. " I said and went to mom''s room. Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Sahil''s POV The moment I stepped in mom''s room, I saw that she was talking to Swati whose back was towards the door. I picked up Swati from the backside to startle her to swirling her in air, I usually do pick and turn her around, twirling her in the air. Just when I turned towards the door, I saw Sagar standing there. He was shocked. But why?? I was not doing it for the first time. Swati shrieked and I ced her back on the floor. She turned and pped me hard and I froze at my ce. Oh shit!!! It was not my sister Swati. It was another girl with the almost same height and body structure. She looked angry and shocked. But she was looking very pretty with that red tint on her cheeks. " Oh.. oh... I am sorry... I thought .... that you were Swati... My sister. " I said still holding my cheek. Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. " Yeah.. ok.. fine... I am sorry.." she said and ran away from the room. I was confused and still shocked as if I was rooted there. " Who was she?? I thought she was Swati..." The door of the washroom opened and Swati came out. She ran towards me and threw herself in my arms. " Bhai... You came back... I was missing you. " " I missed you too. Who was that girl?" I asked. " Which girl?? Oh!! Manu?? Where is she?? " she looked around to find her. " I thought she was you.. so I picked her and twirled her around in the air. I didn''t know. her back was facing me and I wanted to surprise you... but I got shocked. " " She is my friend, Manu. She had some work here so I insisted that she stays with me... As it is, she doesn''t know anyone here... " " Oh... Ok. " I said. I was a bit embarrassed. " So excited??? ... our brother is getting married soon. " I said smiling at her. " Yeah... Sagar Bhai is getting married then you will get married... " " I don''t want to get married. " I said in an irritated tone. What was wrong with everyone?? " Why?? what is the problem in getting married?? Sagar is ready to get married... Your dad and I got married... We are happy na??.. What is your problem?? " mom asked in an angry tone. " Mom please yaar... Am I your sole target, now that Sagar is getting married?? " " Ok fine... We have the Roka ceremony tomorrow... Sagar and Samar have seen to most of the arrangements... You do the rest. I want the ceremony to be wless... it''s the first marriage in our family.. so the first ceremony has to be perfect. Understood ??" " Yes, Ma''am... I mean mom.. " said Swati. " Yes, mom... " I said smiling faintly. I was getting annoyed by this topic of marriage. I was very happy for Sagar as he was finally getting married to the love of his life after a long set of sufferings for about a decade. " Where is the bride to be?? " I looked around. " Must be in her room her parents wanted her to stay with them but she stayed here.. " " Means you did not let her go... " I smiled at him and he smiled back. I know him so well. " Bhai you are blushing... " Swati teased Sagar. He was blushing. " Shut up Ok, I told you to get your eyes checked... Sahil I think we should find a guy and get her Married soon. " He said. " Yes do that... Find a nice boy for her... And you both stop teasing Sagar... He is my best child... Got such a nice daughter-inw for me. " Mom said. " Ok... But I am really hungry, I skipped my lunch too. Let''s go have some food. " I said " Why can''t you eat properly? You are not a child. You should know that you are supposed to eat at least 3 proper meals. " Mom scolded me. I wrapped my arm around her and went towards Damini''s room. Sagar came out of Damini''s room with Damini and that girl Manu. She seemed to be avoiding looking at me. I was a bit ufortable too. We were about to go for dinner when Samar also came. He gave a man hug to me and I invited him as well for the dinner. Samar rmended a ce and the food was awesome.. everyone seemed to enjoy except that girl... I could see that she was ufortable. She was very simple yet very beautiful. " What happened, you didn''t like the food, Manu? If you want to eat something else..we can order that... I know the chef of this ce... He is awesome..just name the dish, he will get for you.. " Samar said to her very sweetly. He was so charming that he could be friends with anyone within minutes. " No thanks Samar Ji.. the food is awesome.. it is just that I am not very hungry.. " she said smiling faintly at him. Why was she so ufortable ?? I didn''t do anything intentionally. " I think you enjoyed the food at that restaurant more where we had the day before yesterday. Well, that is our favourite one.. but I thought you all would want to try something different. " " Chill Samar Ji... The food was great there as well as here. Ok... Manu just try this... it is amazing. " Swati said and Manu smiled. She looked beautiful when she smiled. But she didn''t even look at me once. Why?? I said sorry... Right?? We all had our food and came back. Mom retired to her room and we all enjoyed a romanticedy movie. Sagar made Damini sit beside him. Samar, Swati and I, kept teasing Damini and Sagar. Manu kept smiling. Damini was blushing really hard. " Let''s go to our room Bhai... You both have a Roka ceremony tomorrow... Let her rest... " I said smirking at Sagar. I had to say that as I know he wanted to be with Damini. He red at me as he didn''t want me to tell anything in front of all of them especially Manu and Swati. " Yeah... You go I aming." He said but I kept standing there. I know him well he would not leave her side. I pulled Damini out of his arms, said good night to her and she smiled shyly. Then I pulled him off the couch and then out of their room. " Hey ... Leave me... I wille after saying good night. " Sagar said getting irritated, Swati was giggling, Samar was trying not tough. " No... spend some time with your brother too. Come Samar..." I dragged him to my room. He was irritated but I never bothered. " So what am I suppose to do. Mom said you both have done everything... I just have to do the rest of the things. " I asked the sulking twin of mine. " The ceremony is at my ce so you don''t have to do much. I have arranged most of the things... Aunty gave us a list of things to do... I have ticked the things that have been taken care of.. rest you do... I have to see the arrangements at my ce. " Samar said. " Ok, no problem. I have to get sweets and fruits from the market in the morning. Plus have to pick the sarees from the shop. Hey, why did you people not got them with you... It will look so awkward to go into a shop and get sarees. " " They had to finish and pack it beautifully. " Samar said. " I don''t want to go there... Sagar you go.. " " No mom has already asked me to do some other things. I have to take mom to temple too before the ceremony. I am busy, take Swati with you. " " Ok... Fine I will go with her. " After that Samar said good night and he went off with Damini as she was to stay there with her parents. We also slept as we had to get up early. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Sahil''s POV I got up and got ready to go to market. Where was Swati?? Mom was overexcited and was about to panic if everything was in order or not. Though Sagar had finished everything. Sagar and mom were ready and waiting for Swati to get ready. " Where is Swati?? I need to leave now... As I have to go.. and pick the fruits, sweets and clothes. " I asked. " She is not ready till now.. you go alone... " Sagar said. " No way... I will not go to pick the dresses alone... Tell her toe fast." I was adamant. I would not go to a saree shop alone, at any cost. I would wait till Swatie. I turned all of a sudden and bumped into Manu making her lose her bnce. She was just about to fall when I caught her in my arms. She was looking so beautiful and sweet. Her long ck hair was open. Her big ck orbs had be bigger with shock. I felt a little tug kind of thing towards her. We both kept standing in the same position as if we were frozen for a few seconds. We kept looking at each other and then I realised it and straighten ourselves. I released her a bit reluctantly. I liked the feeling of her in my arms. But she got very embarrassed again. She was again not looking at me. " Manu is ready.. she can go with you... Swati wille with us. Manu beta... Please go with Sahil as Swati is not ready yet." mom said to her but she seemed reluctant. She looked at Sagar and he nodded. Why was she friendly with my identical twin but not me..?? Did she need his permission to go with me ?? Weird... What have I done?? I already said sorry for yesterday. I thought that she was Swati. " Ok, aunty. " She said I went towards my car and she followed me. We went to the market and bought the fruits. I saw that she handpicked the fruits and got them packed. She talked very sweetly with the fruit supplier. He smiled at her and said that she knows how to pick fruits very well. She smiled and thanked politely. He packed two baskets of various exotic fruits. Then we went to the sweet shop. I did not know which ones to buy. " I don''t know, which one to buy, they all look so good. " " Take whatever you want," she replied without looking at me. " How about Kaju katli? " " Hmm ok. How many boxes do you want? " " 7 boxes I mean 7 kgs. were written on the list. " " Ok, so get 2 boxes of Kaju katli, 2 of motichoorddoo, 2 of Moong daal barfi and one of any other. " She suggested. I selected some Kaju rolls stuffed with Gulkand (sweetened rose petals mixture) because they looked very nice. " Bhaiya, bilkul fresh wali hi dena please ( please pack only if it is absolutely fresh). " She said to the person who was packing the sweets for us. " Ma''am, aap taste ker ke dekh lijiye.. ( ma''am you can taste them). " He said and gave a piece to taste it. She took half of it and told him to give the rest to me. I took it and tasted. It was very nice. " Hmm this is good... Please taste every variety you are taking ." She said to me without looking at me. What is wrong with her? I tasted all of them and got them packed and I paid for them and took them to my car. Now we had to pick the sarees and dresses. We went to the shop and I followed her as I didn''t know the showroom from where we had to go. She went to the person on the cash counter and showed her the bill. He nodded and asked us to sit for sometimes at it would take 5-7 minutes to go and get them. We sat down, one of the salesmen came to us and asked her, " Ma''am that day you selected a dress but it was not avable in your size. But now we have it. Shall I show it to you? " " No, I am in a bit of hurry. We need to go to a function but I wille in a day or two and take it. Thanks. " She declined politely. " Ma''am it may get sold again. You can see while your sareese. " " Not now, please... I don''t want to bete. " " It will take just two minutes ma''am. I have it here only. " Salesman was quite persistent. But manu looked a bit ufortable. " Here it is ma''am. The exact design, colour and size you wanted. I showed it to you as it is so pretty that it might get sold before youe back for it." " I was going to a family function so I am not carrying my credit card. So I can''t buy it right away. " She said to him. " Oh!! But it''s ok... I can pay for... " I was saying when she cut my sentence in the mid. " No... I don''t want that. This dress is not that important. " " Aree ma''am paise sir de rahe hain, le lijiye, bik gaya to fir same colour and size shayad na aaye.( Ma''am it''s ok, let sir pay, it might get sold then it will be difficult to get the same colour and size again). " " I wille and pick it up tomorrow morning. And if by any chance, it gets sold, then also I am ok with it. " She finally said with determination. " Oh c''mon Manu, it is such a small thing, I can pay for this .... And we are friends... " " Correction, Mr Sahil Malhotra... We are not friends. I am friends with Swati, not you. And I don''t want you to pay anything for me. " She said in a low but firm voice. She looked very angry. What is wrong with the girl?? She was overreacting on such a small thing. Why is she giving me this attitude?? Let it be I don''t care... We waited for another minute and a man came with two big boxes beautifully decorated with the saree and essories and 2 big carry bags. She asked the owner to send someone with the stuff to drop them to our car. We came out of the shop and ced everything in the car and went to Mathur uncle''s ce. She helped me in taking out the two baskets and ced them aside. And when I took out the bags, she shook her head and said, " No, those are for Swati and me. " Then I called someone to carry the fruits and sweets to carry inside. We went inside with all the things and greeted everyone. I ced everything near mom and Manu asked about Swati. Mom said that she had gone to meet Damini. She also wanted to go... So aunty sent someone to take her there. Sagar told me to make a video call to dad so that he could be a part of this. I did that. Damini''s father started the ceremony. He gave Sagan to Sagar. Then they called Damini, she was looking very beautiful, my brother couldn''t take his eyes off her. Aunty made her sit and Mom went near her she touched mom''s feet and mom kissed her forehead and hugged her. Mom started the ceremony and gave her Sagan. So the ceremony was done and everyone was so happy. They took blessings from everyone. The gift were exchanged. My dad was also very happy and said that he would be back within 10 days. The dates were fixed for engagement and wedding. The engagement was fixed after 15 days and wedding in a month. Sagar was very excited and so was mom. We all came back to guest house. Sagar had told me earlier that he had hired a bungalow for us to live here. He liked that bungalow as it was very big. Gautam''s family had also used it for his wedding. The bungalow was ready. So we had to shift there. It was fully furnished so we just needed to shift there. We nned to shift there after a very small pooja. Though the bungalow was rented mom insisted that before we shift there, we must have some kind of pooja and havan as we were going to have a wedding there. So we nned to have a pooja on the next day and then shift there. We didn''t want mom to take the stress so we took the responsibility for the pooja as well. Samar also came for help. He asked his pandit Ji and arranged a pooja.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Sahil''s POV We all arranged everything that was needed for pooja. The pundit Ji came and started the pooja and havan. He asked to get the prasad which should be prepared at home. He had not told us about it... We had everything that was ordered from outside. We all were very confused. I was not sure what to do? Only mom could make it. we were about to ask mom to make something but Manu said, " Aunty, I can make it, you don''t worry and just attend the pooja." She went into the kitchen and saw that it was fully furnished. She was looking for the ingredients. Samar, Swati and I came for helping her as there were going to be at least 50- 60 people. She looked for the big utensils and the ingredients. Swati and Samar helped her. " Manu there is no Rava ( semolina). " Swati said and shook her head. " Tell me what you want, I will get from the market. " I offered but Manu shook her head and said, " It will take too much time. We need to make it soon. I can make halwa with wheat flour. Just like the Kada Prashad, we get in Gurudwara Sahib. Will that do?" " Oh yes... I love that.. " Swati said with excitement. " I love it too. " Samar said and she smiled at both of them. Well, I loved it too... But I don''t think she was interested. She started making the halwa. Samar asked her, " Would you be able to make it in so much quantity? " " Rest assured... I can. " She nodded and smiled at him. Swati chopped some dry fruits. She was making it with a smile on her face and looked really pretty. So looked so simple, yet very beautiful. I was standing near the door frame. She was confidently making it though Samar and Swati were tensed. She was smiling stirring it constantly. She was heating the water simultaneously. The very nice aroma of halwa starteding out. She tried to pick up the heavy vessel with water but it seemed difficult. I wanted to help her but saw Samar telling her to stop. " It is very hot and heavy let me do it," Samar said and picked it up effortlessly. " Be careful Samar Ji, now pour it in this kadhai ( big broad thick bottomed vessel) " she was standing very close to him keeping one of her hand on his forearm to direct him how much and when to add water. She was stirring it constantly. " That''s it, Samar Ji, thanks we don''t need more water. " She smiled at him and he returned a cute smile to her. She stirred for some more time and then added sugar to it. " Oh god!!! It is looking so good, I can''t wait to eat it Manu... " Swati said and Manu smiled at her adoringly. " This is prasad Swati.. we need to offer it to god first. " Samar said to Swati as if she was a child. I rolled my eyes at that. " I know that Samar Ji... I was just kidding. I would eat it only after the pooja. " She said to Samar. " But seriously Manu, it looks and smells so good. You made it as if you are a professional. " Samar said and she just smiled at him. " It is ready. She took out some of it in a big bowl and covered the rest of it. " Swati sprinkled some dry fruits on it and Manu took it to where the pooja was going on. Sagar smiled and nodded at her and she just smiled back. Damini had alsoe with her parents and uncle by now. The pooja and havan were performed and everyone attended it. Swati, Damini and Manu distributed prasad among everyone. Damini came and gave the prasad to me. I tasted it, it was so delicious. Just like the Kada prasad we used to eat in Gurudwara Sahib. I loved it and looked at her. She was smiling at Samar and Swati. Apparently, they were also praising her about the Halwa. She smiled and gave more halwa to Samar. She wasing this way so I went near her to ask for more prasad. " The prasad was amazing, I loved it. Can I have some more?? " " Yeah sure... Take it. " She gave the whole bowl in my hand and went away. What ?? How rude?? She ignored me?? Me ?? I just saw Samar saying the same thing and she smiled sweetly and gave him more halwa. And she gave me this and a cold shoulder. What does she think of herself? Ugghhh... what is her problem?? I don''t care. I am Sahil Malhotra. I saw her and Daminiing up with food for Pandit Ji. They served him a big tter of food. He said his prayer and started eating it. The food was served for everyone. Once we made sure that the guests had the food and they left. We all started eating as well. It was very good as well. I had a lot of halwa and so did Samar. Everyone enjoyed the food. Sagar caught Damini''s hand and took her aside. Oh god!! this man had gone crazy. All he wanted was to spend time alone with Damini. But We would not let that happen. We didn''t know what was his n but But Samar and I were hell bend to irritate him. So I took Damini''s hand and pulled her away from him and asked her toe with us. She smiled and nodded. " What are you doing ?? Sahil leave her hand, she is not going anywhere with you. " Sagar said. " Well keep thinking that... She is going with us. What is this yaar?? You both always spend all the time together. After all, we are also your family. " I said with a frown. " Yeah she is my sister, she ignores me.. " Samar also said dramatically. Sagar red at us but we did not bother. Finally shook his head at us and smiled epting his defeat. He had no option but to follow us. We went out to see the city beautiful. Manu brought a camera with her and clicked lots of pictures of us and almost every around us. Is she obsessed with photography? We all were enjoying it But Sagar looked a bit lost. He wanted to spend time with Damini. Ultimately we all left them alone and went to see a movie. I don''t even know what the movie was. I didn''t want to even look at Manu as she has been ignoring me... but could not resist it. I kept looking at her. Her expressions were priceless. She smiled on aedy scene and cried in a sad situation. She looked so natural and pure... Not like other girls, I usually mingle with. She was... Different. She looked somewhat familiar, but I couldn''t recall her. ******** The engagement and wedding wereing closer. Mom was going crazy, going on shopping almost every day... mostly Swati, Manu and Samar apanied her, as both Sagar and I were busy in the office. The work in the office was going fast now as the construction was going on in full swing. I was extremely happy for Sagar but was feeling uneasy about something.. I could not even understand why I was so restless.. this whole marriage thing was making me very restless. I called Samar as I wanted to go out and party very hard. " Hello, Hi Sahil!! " " Hi Samar, I am getting very bored. Let''s go and party... " Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. " Sorry but I have to go shopping with all thedies.. " " Seriously ?? What''s wrong with you?? Who enjoys shopping? You are going for shopping almost every day.." " So Neither you nor Sagar is going with them. So aunty asked me to apany them. I can''t say no to her. Moreover, It is safer if I go with them. What if someone misbehaves with any of them? " " But I am getting bored... " " Soe for shopping. " " No. I want to go to the club.. " " Then go... but I am noting.. I am enjoying the family outings. I am enjoying every moment of this marriage preparations... Especially the shopping part. " He said. " Ok fine... I am going to a party." Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Sahil''s POV I went home to get fresh. Everyone was in the living room. They were having tea and were ready to go out. " Sahil,e have tea. " Mom said and I nodded. Swati came and hugged me. I joined them while Swati went to the kitchen to get me tea. She gave me tea and a te with a few pieces of cake in it. I was hungry so I took a bite of it. It was very nice but pretty different. " Wow!! This is very different and delicious. What is in it? Did you make it? " I smiled at Swati.. as she was very fond of trying new recipes. " No Bhai, Manu made it but I helped her too. It is an apple spiced cake. I love the vour of cinnamon in it. " She said and looked at her. I looked at her, but as usual, she was not even looking at me. " Did I hear cake?? " Samar came in and asked. Of course, all you hear and think about is food... Everyone was happy to see him, even Manu... " Yes. I will get it for you too. Do you want tea? " Swati asked him. " Sure... I will eat or drink anything you will give me.. " he smiled at her. Idiot... Swati got tea and cake for him and he epted with a cute smile. " Hmmm this cake is amazing, I loved it. Awesome... Who made it?? " Samar said. " Manu made and I helped her... " " Wow, Manu !! You are an amazing cook. Can I have more of this? It is awesome. " both the girls smiled at him and he smiled back. " Sure Samar Ji " Manu went inside and got him more cake. He took that with a smile and thanked her. " Sahil you areing with us for shopping. " Mom said. " No. I have to go out. " " You just came home, where are you going? " " I have to go out with friends.. " " Sahil, Your friend is going out with us... Come with us. " mom said and Samar smiled at me " No mom.. you know I hate shopping, I have other friends too. " " Neither you nor Sagares with me... You don''t care for us. What is the use of having two sons, if they can''t even help you in marriage preparations... Only this sweet boy Samar apany us. " Mom started her emotional outburst and Samar smiled again and winked at me. I red at him but he was not bothered. " Mom, please don''t start yaar.. " " Sahil enough is enough... You areing. " Mom said. " Come on yaar Sahil, you cane for the shopping at least once. " Samar said shing his white teeth again. I will break his teeth someday soon... I got up and changed into casuals. We all went to the leading brand showroom for the traditional dresses for both men and women. Girls have been doing shopping for many days so, now that I was here, I also decided to do my shopping. Samar and I looked at all the options and selected a few. Samar went to try them. He tried the first one and showed it to everyone. It looked good but everyone said that he should try All 4 he selected. He tried all of them. Mom, Swati and Manu gave their opinions on them they all selected the second one. " Sahil what are you waiting for? Go and try your outfits." Mom said and I went to try them. I also tried 4 outfits and I looked at everyone. Mom, Swati and Samar said that 1st and 3rd looked better. But Manu did not say anything. In fact, she had not even look at me properly. " Manu what do you think?? " Swati asked. " Sorry, I did not see. I was busy with my phone. " " Ok, but you have seen the outfits, which of these do you think are better? " Swati asked again. " It doesn''t matter, what I like, it is him, who has to wear so he has to decide. He must be quite capable of choosing what is good for him. " She said as if she was taunting me. My mom was talking to Sagar to call him here. " Of course I would decide... Thanks." I snapped. " Hey, Sahil... " Someone said and we all turned to see Mitaliing towards me. I had met her at s club a few days back. " Hi... Mitali.. right? " " Absolutely... Trying traditional wear? Oohhhh... you would look very handsome in them. You should not bother about selecting them. I think anything would look good on you. " She said seductively. Thank God mom was talking on the phone or would have been embarrassed by this girl''s seductive tones in front of my mom. " Thanks, Mitali but still which one you think is better? " " Let me see ... Ummm these two will look better on you. " " Thanks, beautiful. " I said looking into her eyes. " Are you free tonight? " " Well, I am sorry but I am with my mom and sister and have lots of shopping to do. " " How about tomorrow then ?? " " I will let you know, for sure," I said She said bye to me and went off. " Hey, Sahil !!.. " Samar mimicked her seductive tone and came near me. " Shut up Samar... " I said but I couldn''t hide my smile. " Who was she?? Looked very interested in you. " " So?? I am Sahil Malhotra... Most of the girls are interested in me. I met her a few days back in the club. She came with one of your friends. " I said looking at Manu. But she was busy typing something on her phone. She smiled after a few seconds and typed again. Did she even pay heed to what that girl said? How can she be so indifferent towards me? No girl has ever ignored or avoided me as she does... What had I done to her? Did I ever dated her and then forgot about her? She looked somewhat familiar... But ugh I couldn''t Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. recall her. Sagar also came as mom had called him here. He also selected a few outfits for other functions and tried them and again Miss ice princess gave her valuable suggestions. Does she think that Sagar and Samar are not capable of selecting their outfits unlike me?? She was even smiling at Sagar. Why?? She is Swati''s friend... We both are Swati''s brothers... Then why the hell she was friendly with him and seems to have a grudge against me. Does she like Sagar .... Or... Samar?? What nonsense?? She knows that Sagar is madly in love with Damini... and they are getting married... Samar??.... I don''t know... He is cute, handsome, easy to talk to, well educated, independent, sessful belongs to a good family..... Shit!!! Why am I reciting Samar''s good points just like Damini.... ?? Well, how does that matter to me, if she ignores me?? She must be stupid as all the girls are crazy about me... But it seems that you are interested in her... Oh, will you please shut up... I don''t care for such girls... She is just a in jane... Not my types... What is your type, Sahil?? You must have dated more than 200 girls till now... Do you know exactly what is your type ?? Get lost .. l don''t know, but get one thing is definitely clear...she is not my type. I like someone who is...... hot, sexy, smart, talented, beautiful, confident, who has an identity of her own. Not some girl next door... She is too in for me... just a silly, in girl. " ..... SAHIL !!!! " Which you had gone to?? " Samarughed. " Nothing was thinking about something.. " " Something or someone?? " " What?? Whom would I think about and why?? " " That hot girl... Mitali ?? " " Oh.. please. I don''t think about girls... They think about me... " I said and Samarughed and nodded. Idiot... I looked at her again she was talking to someone a bit away from all of us and it seemed that she was enjoying talking to the person as she was smiling and blushing a lot. Blushing??? Why?? We brought everything we selected and went for dinner. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Manyata''s POV What the hell does he think of himself?? God''s gift to the women of this world?? I swear I would have killed him for touching me like that. I pped him very tightly. He looked shocked as he thought, that I was Swati. I came out of that room and rushed to Damini''s room. I was really angry and was trying to control my anger. I wanted to p him again and again for what he did to me. But I respect his parents and I also promised Sagar Ji, that I will do what he suggested. Damini asked me what happened and I told her. She tried to make mefortable, but I was just too angry with him. " It''s ok Manu... Calm down, you pped him. Right? And he said sorry... " " It is not about what he did today...you know it.. " " I know dear.. but please calm down. Get ready we all are going out for the dinner. " " I don''t want to go anywhere please.. you carry on. " " What nonsense?? We are not going anywhere without you. Come on get up. Sagar must being to call us." " I don''t even want to see his face and you want me to go on dinner when he is around? I don''t want to go please. " " If you don''t want to see his face then don''t... But pleasee. " " I don''t know... " Just then there was a knock on the door. It was Sagar Ji. " Let''s go for dinner. Come Manu." He said to me. " No Sagar Ji... I don''t want to go.. " " Why?? Are you not well? " " No. I am fine.. " "She doesn''t want to go as Sahil is here. " Damini said. " Please..e... You need to teach him a lesson.. you can''t hide here.. just remember that you are Swati''s friend Manu.. " he said and I nodded. I desperately wanted to teach him a lesson. I came out with both of them and just when we were about to go for dinner, Samar Ji also came and we all went for dinner. We went to another ce this time which was highly rmended by Samar Ji. He is a very sweet and nice person, unlike his friend. The food was good but I was so annoyed with Sahil''s mere presence that I didn''t want to eat. " What happened, you didn''t like the food Manu? If you want to eat something else..we can order that. I know the chef of this ce... He is awesome..just name the dish, he will get for you. " " No thanks Samar Ji.. the food is awesome.. it is just that I am not very hungry. " I said and Samar Ji tried to make polite conversation and asked me if I wanted to eat anything else. So nice of him. I saw from the corner of my eye, that Mr Satan Malhotra was looking at me almost all the time. I was being very ufortable. Once the dinner was over, we came back to Guesthouse and they all nned to watch some movie. We all enjoyed a romanticedy. Sagar Ji made Damini sit beside him. Samar Ji, Swati and Satan kept teasing Damini and Sagar. Damini was blushing really hard. I just kept smiling. " Let''s go to our room Bhai... You both have a Roka ceremony tomorrow... Let her rest... " Satan smirking at Sagar Ji. " Yeah... You go I aming." He said but Satan pulled Damini out of his arms, said good night to her and then pulled Sagar Ji off the couch and then out of the room. They all followed them. Only Damini and I were left in the room. Damini was still blushing. I was looking at her with interest. She looked at me and asked me what was I thinking? " Well, it is good to see you like this... You are so much in love with each other. You both are so lucky." " Yes, dear... But we were not that lucky earlier, we are in love with each other for thest 11 years. But didn''t know about it. We had our share of problems, misunderstandings and sufferings. We both suffered for years but Sagar suffered even more. I am d that things are good now and we confessed to each other. I will tell you some other time.. " " Oh.. thank God you are together and happy now. Sagar Ji is a gem of a person not like his twin. " " Sagar is definitely a very good person but I must say that Sahil is in really a good man. He is just too flirt and doesn''t want to settle down. " I just rolled my eyes at that. After some time Damini left with Samar Ji as he was just like family to her and Her parents were also staying there at Samar Ji''s ce. Damini''s parents live in Dubai and were staying with Mathur''s for the time being. Once she left, Swati came to the room and we talked till we slept. She had really be my good friend in just 2 days. Next day Sahil bumped into me and caught me before I could fell. He was looking at me but I wanted to get away from him. And as Swati was not ready, aunty told me to go with Sahil. I went with him but didn''t talk with him, though he tried to start a conversation. He even offered to pay that dress in the showroom but I would rather die than take a single rupee from him. I avoided him like anything after that. I have never hated anyone as much as I hate him and I am going Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. to teach him a lesson. How dare he send those papers and offered me money?? The problem was that I couldn''t even tell my parents... But I would never forgive you... Sahil Malhotra. You better stay away from me.. Sahil. On the day of pooja, he tried talking to me... But I ignored him as that was best for him. I would have pped him again. Aunty and Swati were unaware of the truth. But I liked everyone in his family, except him. Swati and I shared many interests. Just like me, she was always interested in cooking, she loved trying new dishes. We all went for the shopping and We helped Samar Ji in selecting his outfit. But I didn''t want to give any suggestions to Mr High and Mighty Satan Malhotra. So instead I thought of surfing through my phone. I saw 2 messages from Mohit. He was a very good friend of mine. He is a very famous fashion designer. He was worried about me as we had not met for over a week. I opened his message. '' Hey, Manyata !! Where are you?'' '' I need you here...my new collection is almost ready. When are youing back? We need to do the shooting pretty soon... Mohit'' I started typing... '' Oh! I am a bit stuck up some here... I will be able toe back in about a month. '' '' One month??? No... You can''t do that to me...'' '' Sorry, Mohit... But I can''t get away.. '' '' Hey!! Don''t tell me you found someone... '' '' No... I haven''t... '' '' Ok... Wait, I am calling you...... '' Before I could tell him that I couldn''t talk at that time, my phone started buzzing. I excused myself and went to another side. " Hi beautiful !!!... how are you? " " Hi! I am good. How are you?? " " Not good ... You are away from me.." " Mohit, stop that please.. " " Thene soon... You know I don''t trust anyone with my designs... I want only the best one and you are the best.... " " Don''t worry.. when will your collection will bepleted? " " 3 weeks from now... " " Perfect, I will be back by then. " " Great ... And I have selected the Models too.. " " Great !!!... Whom did you select?? " " Kabir, Milind, Wasim.... " " Ummm very hot models. Hanh.. " " Yeah..... And for girls. Niharika, Monisha and.... " " And...? " " You... You can be a perfect model... " You have lost it... " " Oh please ... I am a fashion designer, I know all body types... You have a perfect model body... Sexy... " " Get your eyes checked.. and stop flirting ok?? " " O...k.. but trust me.... you can say whatever you want... But I know that you hide a very hot and sexy body beneath those oversized clothes. " " I don''t want to talk about all that... Just leave the topic and find another girl for modelling as I am better off behind the camera. " " You are best at that... Bye, take care. " " Bye .... you too," I said and ended the call. I shook my head and went where everyone was. After the shopping was done for men we all went to have dinner. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Manyata''s POV We came back after dinner. I was alone in the room as Swati was with aunty and her brothers. I didn''t want to intrude on them, so I came back to my room. I checked my phone again and saw a message from a model. She wanted to go get her younger sister''s portfolio done by me. I told her that I was in Chandigarh and woulde in a month. if she wanted it sooner, she could get it done by someone else. But she replied instantly that she would dly wait for me. I always had a passion for photography. I used to click the pictures of various ces and beautiful natural things like flowers, sunrise, sunsets, birds. Everyone used to praise my pictures and I sent them in manypetitions and my pictures got prizes. They were well appreciated. I worked in an ad agency and quickly I gained recognition as a mour photographer. Gradually people around me started to request me to click their portfolios. I started to take my assignments of taking pictures for the models and film stars. I submitted my pictures in fashion magazines and finally when they got published in them. I started getting recognition and fashion designers started hiring me to shoot their work... I found a very famous fashion photographer and persuaded him to be my mentor. I showed him my work and he got very impressed with me. I helped him out in his assignments and begin learning the basics of photography business from him Then I did an internship with a professional photographer in Paris. I created my online portfolio website. With God''s grace, I am an uing frence fashion photographer now. All the top models and This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. fashion designers want to work with me now. But since the first time we worked together, Mohit works only with me. We met at an exhibition where my pictures were also disyed. He liked my work a lot and one of his regr model who was with him at that time told him, that he got his portfolio clicked by me about a year ago. The pictures were good enough to get him lots of work. He offered me to click pictures for his uing summer collection. I did that and the pictures came out to be so good that some of them got selected in the top magazines. His designs and my photography clicked together and now we are a famous fashion designer and fashion photographerbination. We both got benefitted by each other''s work. So we work together. His spring collection was also done by me and those picturespete in Lakme fashion week. We gradually became friends. Mohit is a very sweet person but he is very open-minded being a fashion designer. He always talks like that and makes me blush. Swati came to the room bringing me back, out of my thoughts. " Hey, Manu why are you sitting here alone,e we all were sitting there and missing you. " " I thought you all were sitting and I didn''t want to intrude. So I ... " " What nonsense... Come with me.. " she literally dragged me to the living room. " See Bhai, she was sitting alone in the room and when I asked her toe with me, she said that didn''t want to intrude... " " What? Did you say that Manu? " Sagar Ji asked. " Ji... I meant to say... " " No manu, how can you say that?? You are just like family to us. " " Ji.. " " So don''t ever say that again. " He said looking into my eyes. I just nodded. They kept talking and discussing the marriage. " I talked with dad, he wille by lunch tomorrow. " Sagar Ji said. Aunty and Swati were very excited. " Wow!! I haven''t met my dad for so long.. you would love to meet him too. " She said and I got so emotional that I could not control and a few tears escaped my eyes and I rushed out of there. My dad was not well and when he got all his tests done, we came to know that he was suffering from cancer. Fortunately, it was in initial stages and the doctor said that it can be treated. We all were shocked, my mom was so scared. She called up Malhotra uncle. As he was my dad''s very good friend. They were nning to start something together when all this happened. When Swati talked about uncle, I couldn''t contain my tears. I had wanted to go with my parents. But uncle went with them and he suggested that I should not go as my dad would be very worried. My mom and dad were already stressed about me. Uncle suggested that my father must go abroad for the treatment. so he went to the USA for his treatment. Uncle was there to support him. My dad wanted me to do MBA so that I could take care of his business and his properties but I had my own passion and we always argued about it but my dad never stopped me from doing whatever I wanted to do. I knew that he was a bit stressed but I was too young at that time and I didn''t know that he was suffering from cancer I was feeling very bad that my dad was stressed because of me. He wanted me to get settled. So even though I was in a strange situation I could not even tell my parents about it. I called them every alternate day to ask about his health and told them that I was absolutely happy living with Malhotras''. I wanted to talk to them right away but right now I felt very emotional and I didn''t want to give him any stress. I ran out of the house and cried. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to see Sagar Ji standing there. " What happened Manu?? " " I am sorry Sagar Ji, I didn''t want to react like that but I am missing my dad too much. You talked to uncle, did he say, how is my dad? " " Yes, dad said that your dad is taking the treatment very well. He will be absolutely fine very soon. " " Oh thank God !! I am really thankful to uncle for being there with my parents. " I huped and he held my hand between his. " You don''t have to be thankful. That''s what friends are for. Our dads are such good friends... Why did you say that you don''t want to intrude? You are as much a part of this family as we are. Never say that again." He said like an elder brother, someone I never had and I nodded. A few more tears slid out of my eyes. " Please don''t cry... You need to be strong for yourself and your family. " " Ji... " I wiped my tears and he side hugged me. I was going back to my room when I saw Sahiling towards me. I looked downwards as I didn''t want him to see my red eyes. " What happened?? " he asked me softly. " N..nothing... " " Then why did you cry? " he asked softly. " I didn''t. " " I saw tears... " he was hell-bent to ask. " Something got into my eyes. " " Are you alright? " " Yeah... Absolutely. Thanks. '' " Ok, good night. " " Good night. " I ran towards my room. Swati was waiting for me... " Did I say something wrong Manu?? " Swati asked me. " No, why are you asking that? "I asked her. " Because I was talking to you and you started crying all of a sudden and then ran out of the room. " " No dear, it''s just that I am missing my parents very badly. Your dad is there with them and he is doing well. The treatment is working and he will be fine soon. Now I am fine.. " " That''s really good to know, that uncle is doing well. I hope he bes absolutely alright andes back very soon. Are you sure, you are fine? Please don''t ever cry again, we all are here for you. " She said so sweetly. I hugged her. Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Sahil''s POV Why did she cry when Swati was talking about dad?? Why did she run away from the room? Mom and Sagar also went to their rooms. " What happened to her? " I asked Swati " I don''t know, maybe she missed her parents. " she looked a bit confused too. " Then why she is staying away from them? " I asked. " She is a photographer, she has an assignment toplete, she is supposed to click pictures of 5 beautiful ces like this beautiful city and ces around it. She would have to make a cover story on them. That''s why she is staying here." She said. " How did the two of you became friends? " I asked again. " She was studying in Canada as well. " She said casually. " Oh ok... I am really tired I must go and sleep now.. good night Sweetie.. " " Bhai, it is Swati.. you know that I don''t like being called Sweetie. " " But you love sweets and I love calling you Sweetie. " " Fine. I will not talk to you. " " Ok... Sorry swee... Swati. " I smiled at her and kissed her on her forehead and went towards my room. I saw Manuing towards me. She was looking downwards. " What happened?? " I asked her when she came closer to me. " N..nothing... " she said but didn''t look at me. " Then why did you cry? " I couldn''t stop myself from asking. Though I knew, she won''t tell me. " I didn''t. " " I saw tears... " " Something got into my eyes," she said still not looking at me even once. " Are you alright? " I asked again. Why am I even bothered? She doesn''t even want to look at me. " Yeah... Absolutely. Thanks. '' " Ok, good night. " " Good night. " She said and ran towards her room. Oh, so she is a photographer..... That''s why she was clicking pictures of everything. But what is her problem with me?? Just because I thought that she was Swati and picked up her ?? She must be insane... Hey, but why was I even thinking about her??...she was just a very boring girl... I had more pressing issues to think about. Dad wasing the next day and he would again be after my life. I was sick of that matter. He wanted me to spend my life with the daughter of his friend who lived in Jodhpur. Actually, he wanted Sagar toe to Jodhpur, but as Sagar could not leave Damini alone at that time. So I went to help my dad. When I reached there instead of Sagar, dad asked me why did Ie instead of Sagar? I told him that Sagar was busy. He told me that he wanted Sagar to get married to the daughter of his friend here in Jodhpur. I told him that Sagar was madly in love with someone for thest ten years and he would never get married to any other girl than Damini. My dad said, " I have already given my words to my friend that my son would get married to his daughter. " " But how can I help it? Sagar would not marry her or anyone else than Damini and I will not marry anyone .. " He tried every trick in the book to get me married to that girl. He tried emotional ckmail, he even threatened me that he would never talk to me again and that I would not have any right on his properties and business. I avoided my dad for days and we did not even talk to each other. I don''t know why that girl got ready to get married to me. Was she so incapable of finding a guy for her own? She hasn''t even replied to the papers I sent her. How can she not react to that?? I hate that brainless and spineless girl... Manyata Singh Rathore. Her name does not suit her. I thought she must be a girl with an amazingly strong personality. But she looked some like, some crying teenager to me. Though I didn''t bother to look at her I saw how she was dressed. It looked as if she didn''t know anything about fashion. Her hair was tied up in a messy knot and she was wearing oversized pullover on jeans. We both were in the same room. But I didn''t even want to look at her. I mean imagine that I didn''t even look at her... So either she was not a girl or I had gone blind. When her parents told her that they wanted to get her married to me, she didn''t even say anything, she just kept crying meekly. I hate her with everything in me. We met two times but I never saw her properly. I didn''t want to. They wanted to merge the business and as she was not interested in her dad''s business, I would have be a partner from our family. But I didn''t want that too. Why should I sacrifice my life for that good for nothing girl? So with the help of my best friend Samar, I sent her a proposal. But I think she is so dim wit that she didn''t understand what was written there. Anyone would have reacted after reading that... But there is no reaction from her... What would I say to my dad now? He would throw me out of his business and life. I care a damn about business and property. But I love my family a lot. I can''t even think about living without them. But the problem is that I can''t even live my life with that girl. What would I say, when dad would ask me about her. I tried to find her but I didn''t know much about her. I am scared dad will not even let me attend Sagar''s wedding. I can''t give stress to Sagar at this time. He is so happy after so many years I can''t discuss anything with him. And mom already was stressed about the tension between dad and me. I would have to stay away from dad as much as possible. I was just getting irritated with all that. So I decided to go out with my friends the next day. I called up Mitali and told her that I am free. ****** I got up and went out to my balcony. Samar''s car was parked there what was he doing so early in the morning I look at the time it was 9 AM. I freshen up and went downstairs Sagar and Samar were sitting in the living room. " Come Sahil, have breakfast. " Sagar said and I nodded and smiled. I said hello to Samar and he smiled at me. " Good morning Sahil... " " Hey Samar, I am going out in the evening, would you like toe? " " Oh !!! Mitali?? " Samar raised his eyebrows and I smiled a bit. " Who is Mitali?? " Sagar asked me too quickly. " My date for tonight... " I said. " But Sahil.. how can you go on a date?? " " Why?? Why can''t I go on a date? " I asked him. He was so surprised to hear that. " She was hot and was very eager to go out with himst night. " Samar smirked. " I mean... Dad ising back after so many days, how can you go today? " " I am going, Sagar... As it is dad won''t be too happy to meet me. " I said and Samar coughed a bit. I know that was his way of telling me that I had to control and not spill the beans. " Why would he not be happy to see you after so long? Have you done anything wrong?? " Sagar asked me looking directly into my eyes. " Sagar, I have not done anything wrong. It''s dad ... Let it be, he had been trying to control my lifetely and I don''t want that. " " He is our dad and he loves us a lot. He would be hurt if you don''t stay home. " Sagar said again. " It will be good If I go away as he would start doing that again and then everyone''s mood would be Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. spoilt. " I said looking out of the window. " Sahil, why are you saying that? " Sagar asked that. " I am very hungry, let''s have food. " I said avoiding that topic. Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Sahil''s POV We all walked towards the dining table for having breakfast. Mom came out of the kitchen wiping her hands. " Mom, I am very hungry, what''s in the breakfast? " I asked. " Wait for two minutes... it''s ready. " Swati and Manu also came out of the kitchen with lots of food. Samar was so happy all of a sudden. But he is a certified foodie. They ced all the things on the table. I checked, there were stuffed paranthas, sweetssi, Upma and Shahi Zafrani sevaiyaan ( a sweet dish prepared with vermicelli voured with cardamom, saffron and dry fruits). My mood lifted up. I pulled a chair and sat down. " Wow !! Aunty, It is a feast... Thank God I came here at this time and that I have not had my breakfast. " Samar said rubbing his hands. " You should not go to the office without eating beta." Mom said. " Aunty, my dad eats a very light breakfast. Just milk and cereals. I find that very boring so I usually eat out. Some times my cook make breakfast for me but I prefer eating lots of variety. It is of no use to make borate breakfast for just one person. So I usually eat out. Nowadays Damini''s parents are also at our ce so the cook makes more food but I had some work in my office before the court opened at 10 AM so I left early and my work got finished early so thought ofing here. " Samar said. " No need to eat out, eat with us. We have to make many things like all these people love to eat different things. Soe here for the food. " Said, mom. " Thanks, aunty, I would love to... Hmm... everything smells so good. " " Which parantha is it mom? " Sagar asked. "We have stuffed Gobhi parantha and Aaloo Parantha. " Sagar looked happy he liked Aaloo Parantha and I liked Gobhi. So mom made both types for both of us. We started having food. It was a bit different than how mom usually makes them, but they were equally good, actually, they were awesome. " Oh my god Aunty, paranthas are awesome. Very delicious... I have not had such paranthas, since my mom.." He got a bit serious. I know it was a touchy subject for him. Mom touched his head lovingly. " Hey !! Try this Samar, thisssi. " I said and he smiled and tried that. " Swati and Manu, why are you eating Upma? Have Parantha... They are awesome? " Sagar asked and I saw that both of them were eating only Upma. " No bhai we are on diet. " She said making a face while Manu smiled. " What?? why?? " Sagar and Samar asked together. " We need to look good at the wedding. " Swati said. " What ?? But you look so good already. " Samar said and Sagar and I red at him. He bent his head and started eating very fast. " What is this nonsense? Stop this right now... " Sagar said. " Bhai, even Damini bhabhi is following the same diet n. " Swati said. " What?? Have you all gone mad? I will talk to her. " Sagar said. " No Bhai..." " Shut up and eat properly... " I said scolding her. " Bhai... " " Eat this " I extended the parantha te towards them. But Swati shook her head. I red at her. Swati and Manu exchanged the looks and then Manu nodded. Swati picked the aaloo parantha and cut it in two. And they both took half. " Swati and Manu, eat properly or I am going to make you eat." Sagar was ring at them. " Bhai we are eating na.... " " Half a parantha? Like seriously? I can eat 4 like this?" Samar said and both the girls looked shocked. " Take more... " I said. " No Bhai... Why are you all fussing over us? " " Shut up and eat. They are amazing... Try Gobhi parantha, it is awesome. " I said and they smiled at each another again they took 1 parantha and shared it. " Silly girls.. why diet when you have so many good things in the world, which you could enjoy. You should eat more. " Samar said enjoying his food. " Silly girls.... hnh... Samar Ji?? " Swati said while both the girls narrowed their eyes at him. " Oh, I mean... The other girls who diet... " he said with a smile. Idiot... " Wow !! This sweet dish is really awesome. Amazing way of starting the day. Try Sahil. Aunty this is really very tasty. You are too good. Can I hug you, please? " Samar said and mom just smiled. Samar hugged her and she patted his back. I took some of it in a bowl and so did Sagar. We tried and we both moaned at the same time. " Wow!! Mom, why did you never make this before? " Sagar asked. " Because I didn''t make it today also. Everything was prepared by Manu and Swati helped her." " What?? Sagar and Samar said together and we all were shocked and looking at mom and Manu. Did she make all these things? She smiled very faintly. A very light blush was creeping up into her face. " Seriously?? " Samar asked and Swati nodded. " Wow, Manu !! Everything was just awesome... But please, can I make a request? Please don''t tell all this to Damini... " Sagar said very seriously and I could see that scared expression on his face. " Why ?? " Samar and Swati asked. Mom and Manu looked confused and I burst outughing. " What?? It is not funny Sahil..." Sagar said to me. " It is... You knowst time Sagar praised Maurvi''s cooking so much that Damini also tried cooking some pasta for him and almost burnt the kitchen. " I was grinning while telling all that and Samar was She looked very pretty whenever she smiled... We finished our breakfast and went to my room to get ready. I got ready and left for the office. But Sagar was being very adamant. He said he would talk to dad and dad would not be angry at me but I knew exactly what was going to happen. He would ask me about the girl and I would not have any answer. Sagar literally dragged me home. Dad came around 2 PM. There was so much excitement in mom and Swati. Swati ran into his arms. He hugged her very tightly. They had always been very close. Dad hugged mom and then embraced Sagar and congratted him and said, " Sagar you are going to get married very soon, that means you are going to start a family of yours. So your wife is now your responsibility. You have to protect her, take care of her and give her unconditional love. You need to be more responsible. She must always be happy. Marriagees with responsibility and you can''t run away from it. I hope you will understand that and will take very good care of her and treasure her for the rest of your life. " " Yes, dad... I will, I promise. Sagar said. Dad looked at me but I could not look into his eyes. As I knew I did not know the answers to those questions he wanted to ask. I didn''t know what would I say. But mercifully he didn''t say anything just embraced me for a few seconds. Though he didn''t say anything but the tension was so thick that it could easily be cut with a knife. **** Manyata''s POV I made breakfast with Swati. We enjoyed cooking together. I was really happy that everyone loved the food. Swati keptughing and said, " These men are so funny asking us to try the food prepared by us only. " Weughed again. I and Swati helped aunty in making uncle''s favourite food. We all were waiting for him toe. Sagar Ji called me up to say that he has already talked to uncle. He would not tell anything to Sahil. I was also supposed to behave as If I was meeting him for the first time.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Manyata''s POV Uncle came just before lunch. We all greeted him. He nodded at me with a smile. Aunty asked him about my dad and he said that the treatment was working very well. He would be absolutely fine in no time. I released the breath I was holding. I was feeling much better now. When Sagar Ji and Satan went back to the office, I went to meet the uncle. I touched his feet and he hugged me. I burst into tears. He kept patting at my back. " Don''t cry beta your dad is absolutely fine... He is getting better dad by day. He will be fine in no time and then he will be here with all of us. You need to be strong and happy. All he is concerned about is your happiness. " He said And I nodded. " I got to know what my stupid son did. I am really ashamed of it. I am sorry beta.... " " No uncle please don''t say that you are just like my dad to me. " " But still... Sagar made me promise him that I would not scold Sahil. But we need to teach him a lesson. He is a very good boy, it''s just that he is not on the right track. I wanted Sagar to marry you but at that time I didn''t know that he was madly in love with Damini for thest 10 years." " Sagar Ji and Damini both are very nice... They are madly in love with each other. " I said with a smile. " Trust me beta, even Sahil is very nice, it''s just that he is a bit flirt. But we can make him like you as you are such an amazing girl that anyone would fall in love with you. " " Uncle can we please let it be... I was disgusted with him when I got those papers. I mean I know that he doesn''t want to be associated with me in any manner. But this was too harsh. So... I also don''t want to be with him... " " Beta trust me, as far as I know, your dad would be really disappointed and it might affect his health. I also think that you both should be together... Please at least give this a chance. I know he needs a strong and beautiful girl just like you to get him on the right track. Beta please for your dad and my sake, just do what Sagar says. We all want you and Sahil together. " " But have you read those papers? " " I have... I am disgusted too. I am really sorry that you had to face that but, I am going to put everything right. Please beta help us do that. Your parents are happy, please don''t give stress to your dad, he can''t afford it at this time. " " I know and understand uncle but I am so angry that I don''t even want to look at him. " " Well, he deserves that... But please beta, it is a request.... at least give it a try. I trust Sagar. He knows Sahil very well. Please do as he says. Everything will be fine. Be angry with Sahil if you want. If you don''t want to talk to him then don''t. But please give it a try at least till your dad is absolutely fine. We can''t give him stress. Right? " Uncle said and I nodded. I came out of his room. Sahil''s POV Dad was very excited about the wedding. It seemed that Sagar talked with him. Dad was not very angry with me as I assumed but I was very conscious of his eyes asking me that question. He seemed very happy that Sagar was getting married. But was seriously disappointed with me. So I decided to find that silly girl, Manyata Singh Rathore. I tried calling at her home but she was not there. I did not even have her mobile number. Where the hell was she?? I swear if I found that girl, I will kill her. ******* It was evening and I came home got ready and went out to party. I went on a date with Mitali. She was looking hot and we went to a club. We had a few drinks and danced. She was trying to get very close to me, which I never mind till now. In fact, I always enjoyed that but today something was bothering me. All the things dad said to Sagar and how happy he was while his eyes held disappointment for me, were bothering me. I was trying to recall the face of that Manyata but could not remember anything. I had not even bothered to give her a look. Mitali was dancing extremely close to me almost rubbing her body against mine. In normal conditions, I would have loved that and I would have done the same and taken her somewhere private. But today it surprisingly bothered me. I went to the bar and ordered another drink. Mitali asked me If I would like to go somewhere where we could be alone but I felt repulsed with what she said. Maybe I was not well. " I am sorry Mitali, but I am not feeling very well. Sorry that I spoilt your date but I am not feeling too well. " I said and gulped down the drink. " If you are not well, then why are you drinking? Why don''t you go home? " she asked with a fake concern maybe she wanted to have fun with someone else. " Hmmm," I said and again said sorry and kissed on her cheek and came back home. I went to my room and changed into my nightwear. I tried to sleep but felt hungry I had not eaten much in lunch and skipped my dinner altogether. I went to the kitchen to get something to eat. I took out the food from the fridge and was about to serve it in my te when I heard footsteps. I turned to see that it was Manu. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. " What are you doing? " " ying cricket... Can''t you see? " I snapped at her and then felt bad. She took the te from me and reheated the food for me. " I didn''t want to intrude on your privacy, but it is not good to eat cold food. " She served everything for me and ced the te on the dining table and then got a ss of cold water for me. " I was making a green tea for myself, do you want some? " She asked and I shook my head. " Ok, let me know if you need anything. " " Sorry, I snapped at you... I was irritated at someone... else." I said to her but she just nodded. I started eating, I had not realised that I was so hungry. I finished the whole food in minutes. The food was delicious. " Do you want more?? " She asked and I nodded. She was about to heat more food when I said, " Is there anything sweet? " " Kheer? " " Yes... Ok. What about that sweet from the breakfast? Is it there? " " Yes, I will get both," she said and went into the kitchen. She got both the sweets for me. I ate the sweet which I ate in the morning first. It was so amazing that I could have eaten the whole bowl. Then I tried the kheer, it was also very different but out of the world. " Wow !!! It is not a normal kheer... What is there in it? It is amazing. " " It is paneer kheer ( kheer made with cottage cheese instead of rice). " " Awesome.. who made this? " " Swati and I... " " Are you a professional chef ?? " " No, I am a photographer. " " But you could have been a chef easily. Can I have more? " I asked and she nodded and served me more. " Amazing... " I said with a smile and she just gave me a small curt nod and a very faint smile. I don''t know why, but I was feeling good now. All that feeling of restlessness which I was feeling earlier was gone. I wanted to talk to her but she never even looked into my eyes. Her response to the conversation I started with her was very to the point and monosybic. " Do you need anything else? " She said without even looking into my eyes. I shook my head and said thanks. She just nodded and said, " That''s ok, good night. " And she went away before I could say anything. I picked up my te and kept it in the sink and went to my room. Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Sahil''s POV I was trying to get some sleep but again I was feeling very restless. What was wrong with me? When I was with Mitali and she was trying to be over-friendly with me, I felt a bit restless. Till date, I had never been like that. I enjoyed thepany of girls and women. I loved it when they flirted in return. I always made it absolutely clear to all of them, that there would not be any strings attached. It was not serious. Every single girl knew that we were just spending time together and having fun. I told them clearly that they can enjoy till itsts, but I don''t and won''t fall in love. So not to expect anything from me. Still, girls always loved to be with me and I enjoyed their flirting. All most every girl had fallen for my good looks, well-built body and charm. But I had never taken advantage of any girl. I kept thinking about the events of thest few days. I was a bit surprised to see that this girl Manu never even gave me a second look. Was she real??? Was I losing my charm?? But actually, it was good that she was not interested in me, even I was not at all interested in her. She was Swati''s friend so it would be very awkward if we are in some kind of situation. As it is she is too in for me. I closed my eyes and her face came into mind. I opened my eyes again. Maybe I was slightly drunk that''s why I was imagining her face. I closed my eyes again and still I saw her face only. I started surfing my phone and after some time, slipped into slumber. ******** Manyata''s POV I could feel Satan''s eyes following me the next morning while breakfast. But I did not look at him. " Bhai you came sotest night, I learnt to make an awesome kheer, I am sure you are going to love it. Wait, I will get it for you. " Swati said to Sahil and he looked at me. She gave a small bowl full of kheer to him and he ate it. " Wow!!! It is so good... Where did you learn it from? " " Manu taught me... " " Well, it is really good, very tasty... I loved it," he said to her and then looked at me for a few seconds and smiled lovingly at Swati. " What is very tasty?? I also want that." Samar said entering the room. " Herees Mr foodie. " Sagar Ji and Sahilughed at him. Swati got kheer for him as well. He also loved it. " My god!! it is out of this world. Who made it? " " I learnt it from Manu so we made it," Swati said. I somehow felt that Samar Ji was really happy to This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. hear that. He tried to hide a cute smile that came on his face. " Wow!! So you can make it now? " " Yes," she replied. " Will you teach me too? " He said to her. She giggled " Why do you want to learn? You can eat here... " " So that I can have it whenever I want," he said very sweetly. She nodded at that and he grinned. Both the brothersughed at him. But I found Samar Ji very cute. Uncle came to have his breakfast as he was a bit jetgged. Everyone greeted him and he smiled. Within two minutes Satan excused himself and got up to out. " Sahil, I need to talk to you," Uncle said. " Ji, but I have a meeting in 20 minutes. So I need to go, will talkter. Bye, see you. " He said and went out. Uncle shook his head and looked at Sagar Ji and it seemed that he pleaded with his eyes. Uncle started eating his food. " If you still have that kheer, can I have another helping, please? " He smiled at Swati and she nodded and got more for him. Samar Ji was looking at her with admiration. Sagar Ji and Samar Ji left after having Breakfast. I went to my room to check my emails and messages. Some of them were work-rted while some were from friends. I had talked to my parents in the early morning and asked about my father. He said he was feeling better. They asked me how was I feeling living with Malhotras'' and I said it was very good and it was true. Before they could ask me about Sahil, I feigned that aunty was calling me and I I disconnected the phone and took a deep breath. Sahil''s POV I was free for the evening but didn''t want to go home under my dad''s scrutiny. Raima had called me in the day time today, so I decided to call her back. " Hello, Sahil... " She said in her usual seductive tone. I smiled at that. " Hi, Raima... " " So you are back here? " " Hmmm yeah. " " So can we meet tonight? " " Yeah sure. " I said. My mind was uneasy and confused about various things, maybe she would be able to distract me. I needed that a lot. " What time will you pick me up handsome? " she purred. " Around 8... " " Great! I will be waiting. " She said and I disconnected the phone after saying ok. ***** I went to her ce to pick up her. She looked sizzling hot in her red coloured dress which ended a few inches above her knees. Well, I was sure, she would be a very good distraction... I smiled at her, she looked and she asked, " Would you like toe in Sahil? " " No, I think we must get going." I said shing my smile at her. We went to a club where we usually go. It was a very good ce to dine, wine and dance with live music. We ordered our drinks and after having them, she dragged me to the dance floor. We started dancing really close. I wanted that distraction from everything. She put her arms around my neck and I pulled her closer. Though something started bothering me I pushed the thought aside and nuzzled at her neck and she giggled. I asked her if she would like to go home now and she smirked at me and I nodded. Just then a familiar face shed before my eye. Oh, God! Not again... I must be going insane. I closed my eyes and opened again. Still the same face. I tried closing my eyes once more and shook my head to get it clear of that image. I opened my eyes again and oh shit!!! I am losing it. Did I really just saw Miss ice princess. there with me ??? Me?? I am here. I had two drinks but.. am I already that drunk?? Just then I saw that I turned and Damini came and hugged me. Me?? Oh !! How stupid of me... that is Sagar... Sagar????? Here ?? I must not drink... It makes me think and see stupid things. I shook my head again but they were here. Right in front of me. I could not trust my eyes. But it is not my fault, Sagar in a nightclub?? He never did that till now. Not even when I tried to drag him to night clubs in the past years when he lived like a zombie... Am I going mad?? I saw them along with Samar and Swati. What the hell ?? Why were they all here? I was sure this idiot Samar must have brought them here. Why did they have toe here? I wanted to distract my self. " Shall we leave Sahil? Raima asked touching my chest in a sensuous manner. " Wait can''t go, my family is here. " " Your family?? " " Hmmm " Just then ice princess happened to look in my direction. Our eyes met for a fraction of minute and then she smiled at something Samar said. They all were smiling. Some friends of Samar saw them and they went to meet him. Samar introduced them. Ice princess was looking very different today. Tall, elegant and sultry Indian beauty. She was wearing a pastel pink coloured dress. One of Samar''s friend asked her for dance and she refused politely. I knew that...She won''t dance... That man smiled and asked Swati and she got up. Sagar also joined with Damini and now as only Samar and Manu were left. Samar caught her hand and pulled her on the dance floor. They all came towards us. Idiot.... who pulls someone to dance floor. Why did he have to force her if she didn''t want to dance? Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Sahil''s POV Samar saw me and said, " Oh, it''s so good we all are here. " I introduced everyone to each other. Of course, Samar and Raima knew each other. After that Sagar and Damini went dancing. " How??? I mean, how, all of you are here all of a sudden? " I asked Samar. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. " I don''t know Sagar made the program. He asked me to bring Damini here. He said he wanted to party... And this was the best ce to dine, wine and dance. " Samar said he was still holding Manu''s hand. He pulled her again and they started dancing. I was surprised to see that she was dancing very well. They both were smiling but I was kind of ufortable now. That friend of Samar was dancing nearby with Swati. After some time he asked if he could dance with Manu and Samar nodded. Samar and Swati were dancing now while Manu was dancing with that stranger. He said something to her and she smiled. She was looking very pretty. " Shall we go now? " Raima asked again. But I couldn''t go, leaving them here. " No my sister is here... I can''t leave her here. " I said looking at them. " What ??? But your twin and your best friend are here with her." " My twin, he has his fiance with him and they usually get lost in each other. And my friend is a bit gone case. Can''t leave her here. Sorry... " " I understand... We can goter. " she smiled and ran her hand on my chest. " Thanks." I withdrew her hand. Everyone was dancing Sagar and Damini were oblivious of the world around them. That friend of Samar came very close to Manu and said something to her and she threw her head back andughed. She canugh?? She looked beautiful. Raima came extremely close to me and encircled her arms around my neck and ced her head on my chest. There was no gap between us now. Usually, that was a clue for me to get out of the club with the girl to some nice ce where we could be alone. But today, I stepped back a bit to put some distance between us. I looked at everyone else. Sagar and Damini were at the corner engrossed in themselves. Samar and Swati were talking and smiling while dancing. Manu and Samar''s friend were dancing just behind my back. The guy was smiling like anything. It seemed that he was flirting with her. She smiled politely. One of his hand was resting on her waist. Why the hell she didn''t say anything to that man? I was about to go towards them to ask her for a dance when I saw Sagar and Daminiing back. Sagar excused himself and asked something from Manu. That man removed his hand from her waist. I think Sagar asked to dance with her and Manu looked at Damini with a raised eyebrow. Damini nodded with a smile. Sagar took her to dance and I excused myself from Raima and went towards Damini. She smiled the moment she saw me. " Sorry, Sahil we didn''t know that you would be here on a date or we would not havee here. " " No, it''s ok.. " " Why are you not dancing ?? " " Oh, I am just very tired with mom''s endless shopping. I mean, I enjoy shopping. But now it is getting on my nerves. " " Ha ha ha. But you got to dance with me for at least once. Come beautiful let''s just rock the dance floor. " I said and dragged her with me. " Sahil... I am really tired. " She said " I am not listening... " I said with a wink. We started dancing closer to Sagar and Manu. The moment Sagar saw me dancing with damini, he asked Damini, "Hey, you said, you were tired love.. " " I am, but Sahil dragged me here to dance. " she said to him and Sagar looked at me? " What ?? I wanted to dance... " I said. " Go and dance with that girl, you came on a date with. " Sagar said. " She found some friends here. She is with them. I need to dance with someone. " " Ok, dance with Manu... " Sagar said to us and gave her hand in mine and went off taking Damini with his arm around her waist. I knew that he was going to do that. Over possessive idiot brother of mine. I smiled at him. " So, can I have a dance with you, ma''am? " I said and shed my best smile at her. " No, I think you should go back to your date. She might be looking for you. " She said looking at people " It is ok, she can wait. It won''t hurt you to dance with me." " No thanks... " " Why? " " I don''t want to spoil anyone''s date. Enjoy yourself, Mr Sahil Malhotra," she said and went away. I kept standing there looking at her. She joined everyone. They all were enjoying. Sagar and Damini looked so good together and were madly in love with each other. I was still looking at them when Raima came near me and asked if I wanted to be here or go out with her. I was about to answer when Sagar looked our way and asked me and my friend to join them. I was about to say no to Sagar when Raima epted the invitation. " Sure why not, I would love to meet your family. I wanted to do that for long honey. " She said smiling at Sagar as if she was my girlfriend and I invited her to meet my parents. She was irritating me now. But as she had already epted, I had no choice but to join everyone on their table. She was sitting very close to me. The whole thing was getting more and more awkward. She was trying to show that we were together by talking about us continuously. It was irritating me like anything. She even said that we were nning to go to her ce before we came. Sagar gave me a strange look. It was such a stupid thing to say in front of the girls. I mean she knew that one of them was my sister and one was my sister-inw. I could see the colour of their faces changing. I had never been more embarrassed in my life. No one would like to discuss their sexual activities in front of his younger sister and sister-inw. I couldn''t even look at them. What would they think about me?? And Manu?? She already avoided me as if I had the gue. Sagar looked very ufortable too. He looked at all the other girls sitting there and he looked tense. He had to be, he had never even kissed any girl till he found his Damini back. Samar showed some presence of mind and changed the subject to food. He started talking about food. I know that he started talking about food all of a sudden to distract everyone. The women on the table felt relieved at that and started talking about it. I felt a bit relieved too. I saw that Samar, Swati and Manu were busy in their conversation, I felt bad that I was not a part of that conversation. They seemed to enjoy talking about food. Well not one of my favourite topic to discuss with girls, but today, even that seemed to be interesting as they were enjoying like hell. Damini and Sagar were not talking, they just kept toying with the food. I felt bad that my date, spoilt their romantic date. I couldn''t eat anything, Raima was still trying to prove that we are very close. Sagar nodded politely and kept looking at me. The main course was over and Sagar asked everyone about the desserts. Samar and Swati nodded. Before Raima could say anything, I refused. " Not for us, we are leaving... " I said. " Hey, why?? I would love to have it. I am enjoying thepany of your family. I met them for the first time but it seems that I know all of them. " " No, I am not hungry... " " Oh please honey... let''s have...." " Listen, I am having a severe headache and I need to go home and sleep. Let me drop you home. " " A... You should have told me that you wanted to be alone with me darling. Let''s go. Bye, everyone, I loved meeting you all. Hope to meet you all very soon again. " She said. Now that was it... Sagar gave a faint fake smile to her and nodded. Damini did not even bother to look at her. Swati and Manu gave a faint smile to her. She smiled at Samar too and he returned it but that smile didn''t reach his eyes. I caught her hand and we left. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Sahil''s POV I caught her hand and we came out. " What was that?? " I asked Raima in a raised voice. I was literally irritated with her. She spoilt the evening of my family as well. " What?? " she looked at me with feigned innocence. " Why did you have to say all that? " I said as soon as I started driving my car. " What did I say? " " You pretended to be my girlfriend. As if we were courting. " " So?? We are dating, are we not? " she said. " Listen to one thing and once for all, I am not interested in any rtionship. I made it clear in the beginning, that I don''t do love. Please keep that in your mind and don''t ever try that again. " " But Sahil... " " No discussion on this, how can you say all that in front of my family, my younger sister? It was so embarrassing. " " Ok fine.. sorry. I was just trying to be friendly with them... " " There was just no need for that. " I said and stopped the car in front of her home. " Won''t youe in for..... Coffee ? " " No " " C''mon Sahil, now don''t spoil the fun." " I have a headache... I need to go. " I said. She came closer to me to kiss me but I turned my face. " Please Raima, I need to go and sleep. " she got down from my car and before she could say Anything, I ced my foot on the elerator. I came home and went to have a ss of chilled water. I drank water and when I was going to my room, I saw Sagar, Swati and Manuing in. Swati and Manu ignored me and went to their room. " I am sorry that stupid girl spoilt your perfect evening. " I said to Sagar. " It''s ok Sahil, it was just an evening. I would have many such evenings with our loved ones. But I am feeling bad for you. Do you want to spend the rest of your life like this? Think about it Sahil... " He said that and went to his room. I don''t know for how long, I kept standing there thinking about what he said. ******** It was morning and I went outside everyone was having breakfast. " Good morning... " I said to everyone but they just returned it with a polite faint smile. Only mom seemed ok, she smiled at me and served me breakfast. I was eating when I felt that my dad was looking at me. I saw him ring at me. " I need to talk to you Sahil. Finish your food ande with me. " " Ok.. " " Let him eat properly... " Mom said to dad and gave me more paneer parantha. I was very hungry and ate a lot. " Mom, it is really good. Very tasty." I said smiling at her. " Again the credit goes to, Manu and Swati ... They made them. Swati is trying to learn new things in cooking. Good for her... " Mom said with a broad smile. I looked at Manu she was eating quietly eating her breakfast looking into her te. Even Swati was not her usual self. She was very quiet. Just then Samar came and said good morning to everyone. Everyone smiled at him. Mom served breakfast to him also. He loved it and thanked mom and mom told him the same. He smiled like a weirdo to hear that. What was so funny in it?? " Hey, Manu, what time do you take the cooking sses? Can I get myself enrolled in them? " he said with a broad smile. " Why do you want to learn Samar Ji?" Manu asked him. " Well, what will happen once you go from here? I need to learn by then. " " Very funny..." Sagar said and smiled. " I have a suggestion that you settle here in Chandigarh. You can even start a restaurant of your own. At least, I will eat all the meals there. " Everyoneughed at that. " Well good idea Samar Ji but I am not interested in opening a restaurant. I am a photographer. I am happy with that. I just love to cook for my family and friends. " " Ok then another suggestion, get married here in Chandigarh and settle down. " I chocked on my food and Sagar and Manu also looked a bit shocked. Why was he after her?? Was he proposing indirectly? " I have a better idea... You should get married to a beautiful girl. She will make your favourite dishes in all the meals. " Manu said with a smile. " Brilliant idea Manu. I will definitely look for a beautiful girl who can cook like you as well. Thanks a lot for your valuable idea and awesome food. But I still want to attend the sses. " Samar said and smiled. " So how are the preparations going on? " Dad asked to change the subject. " Very good uncle, everything done, if you need any help, just let me know. " Samar said. " Sure beta, you are very nice, your aunty was telling me that you are helping her in shopping as well. I really like, how hard you are working." " Thanks a lot, uncle but Damini is just like my sister. So doing arrangements for her is my responsibility. " " Your dad is really lucky, to have such a responsible son. You are taking Mr Srivastava''s responsibility too, while some people don''t even take their responsibility," he said looking at me. Samar looked at me and again turned the topic to food. Though he always turned the topic to food still I was thankful that he did. " Aunty do you have something sweet too? " " They made some cupcakes. Swati get it beta. " Mom said. Swati brought some cutely decorated cupcakes. " Wow!! They look so amazing, I am sure they would taste even better. " He said and passed the tter to everyone. We all picked one but he picked two. They were really amazing. Swati was looking at everyone''s face. Everyone liked them. " Wow !! Now tell me when will you teach me this? " " Anytime you are free... " Swati said to him. He smiled back. " From tomorrow then. Ok? " he asked both the girls and they nodded and giggled. " Ok.. " I got up to go to the office. But dad stopped me. " I said, I need to talk to you... " " Ok, tell me. What do you want to talk about dad? " " Oh, so you want me to spell it out for you? Fine son, I will do that... I want to talk about Manyata. " " There is nothing to talk about her. " " You can''t behave like that. " " You can''t behave like that too, I am your son, not your property. I have feelings too. " " Learn to be responsible.... " " How can I be responsible for her? " " You are b...... because of the promise I gave to her parents. " " Exactly dad... You made the promise. So she is your responsibility. Don''t involve me in this. " I said and went out. I went to the office and worked there for the whole day. In the evening I went to the same club again. As I was feeling very stressed out. I needed to find that girl, Manyata. I went to the bar directly and started drinking. Samar''s POV I was lying on my bed thinking about the sweet girl, I had fallen for. My beautiful angel, Swati. Swati Malhotra, the younger sister of my best friend Sahil. I saw her for the first time about 3 years ago. When she was in India during her vacation and I had gone to Delhi for some work. I stayed at their ce for 5 days and saw her every day and felt some Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. kind of attraction towards her but I did not take it seriously at that time. Butter on, whenever I got to know that she was in India, I went to Delhi. I didn''t know why I did that. I exined myself that I wanted to meet Sahil and had some work in Delhi. I thought that It would hurt Sahil that I was interested in his sister and he might get angry with me. So I always kept my feelings bottled up in my heart. But when dad wanted me to get married to Damini I realised that I could not even think about it as I had that kind of feelings only for Swati. I came to know that she wasing to India as vacations had started and she would stay in Chandigarh for Sagar and Damini''s wedding, I was very excited. Sahil was going to get them back to Chandigarh I could not wait till then. So I told Sahil that I had some work in Delhi and I was going to Delhi also hence we could go together. He agreed and I went to Delhi with him I did some work in Delhi and then we went to pick up Swati. Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Samar''s POV That day my heart was beating like anything when I went to the airport with Sahil to pick up her. I saw hering and was mesmerized to see that she had be even more beautiful. Well, good looks were there, in their genes. She jumped on Sahil. She was so full of life. I said hello to her and she just nodded and smiled. She kept telling Sahil about her life in Canada. And kept listening to her. Her voice was so sweet. Sahil asked me to stay with them and I didn''t refuse as I wanted to be near her. Sahil had to stay back in Delhi for two more days. He told me to take his mom and sister back to Chandigarh. I was so happy and did that. Aunty kept sleeping for the whole ride while I got a chance to spend some time alone with her. She was so cute and talkative. She was shy in the beginning but became friendly soon. And after reaching Chandigarh we have been meeting almost every day. I went to shopping and have dinners with them. I loved the way she chose the dresses and then would wear them. I gave my suggestions and she always took them. I was enjoying every second of these days with her. She was bing more friendly with me. She was cooking new things with Manu and loved every single thing. I was falling more and more for her. I loved the way she always called me as Samar Ji. It was so cute. I was eating almost all my meals with them so that I could spend more time with her. My dad and Damini parents asked me to join them for meals repeatedly but I wanted to be with Swati. Damini asked me what was the matter but I said that I would tell her very soon. Though Damini was just like my sister and a very good friend, she was getting married to Sagar. I didn''t want to take a risk. What if she said something to tease me or Swati in front of Sagar or Sahil? I was dreading the time when Sahil and Sagar woulde to know about my feelings for their sister. Sagar used to think that I was interested in getting married to Damini as the Damini''s parents and my father were very good friends and they wanted us to get married. Sagar was annoyed with me because he was madly in love with her. But then I told him that I don''t want to get married to her because I was in love with someone else for many years. He was really happy to know that. He asked me about her, but I could not dare to tell him that it was his sister, Swati. He asked me to help him to get married to Damini and in return, he promised me that he would help me in getting my love. He also said that he would help me in impressing the girl and her family but I am scared how he would react to know that I was talking about Malhotra and the girl was Swati. Sagar was still better... but Sahil ?? Sahil is gonna kill me. But, I can''t help it if I was in love with her. I was attracted to her when I saw her for the first time. I didn''t realise that I had fallen for her, but when my father wanted me to get married to Damini, I realised that I could not think my life without Swati and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her and her alone. I was thinking about all this when the phone started ringing. Who was calling me at this hour? I saw Sahil''s number. I picked it up. " Hello, Sahil?? " " Hi, Samar!! this is Neeraj. Sahil is here and he is drinking like anything. He is not feeling well. I saw him drinking here alone, so thought that I should inform you. " " Thanks a lot, yaar.. you did the right thing. I will be there in 10 minutes. " I disconnected the call, change my clothes, picked up my wallet and car keys. I reach there in 10 minutes. I saw him sitting there at the bar still drinking I stopped him from drinking and took him out of the club. " What is this Sahil? Why were you drinking like this? You don''t drink more than two and that too only in a party. " " Samar just find her.. " he said in a slurred voice. " Whom?? " I asked him. " I need to talk to her... please find her." Why was he behaving like that? " Whom are you talking about? " " Manyata Singh Rathore... " I made him sit in my car and asked him to drink lots of water. He was not used to drinking so much. So he vomited there. I made him wash his face and mouth. He was a bit sober now. " What happened Sahil? Why do you want me to find Manyata? " " I don''t know, I am very restless these days. That stupid brainless girl has not even reacted. I deliberately added a few things to infuriate her. But it seems she is spineless." He was saying. " I should not be bothered about her, but I am feeling bad that she is somewhere alone while her parents are not here to take care of her. Dad looks at Sagar with so much love and when he looks at me that warmth iscking as if he was using me. " He looked at me and I could see the pain in his eyes. " I could not say anything when he asked me about her. I don''t want to be associated with her. I don''t want marriage. " I patted his back, he was feeling very bad. " I am very restless, I can''t even tell Sagar. He has shared everything with me till now. He is really happy after a very long time. He was not even living his life, till he met Damini again. I don''t want to give him stress." " Ok, let me drop you home. " " No... I don''t want to go there. No one cares for me. Dad is angry. Everyone is avoiding me. " " Sahil, you need to go home and sleep. " I drove him to his home. Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. It was quitete but Sahil had his set of keys. I opened the door for him and took him inside. I made him sit on a couch and wanted to make lemonade for him. I was looking into the refrigerator for some food for him too. I saw the cupcakes. A smile came on my lips. I took out one. " Samar Ji?? What are you doing here at this time? " I was startled and turned to see Manu standing there " Oh !! I am looking for lemons and food. " I said. She saw the cupcake in my hand. " You came here at this hour to look for food in the refrigerator? " She tried to hide a smile. I smiled at that. " It''s not like that... " I said. " Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something? " she asked sweetly. " Though I am not hungry at all I don''t mind eating this." " Sure..." " I was trying to find something to eat for Sahil. He did not eat. " " Where is he ?? " her smile dropped and she asked me. " On the couch, in the living room. " " I will reheat the food and get food for you. " " Can you find me some lemons, I will make the lemonade. " I said and she looked at me. " Why do you want to have a lemonade with a cupcake and that too, at this time of night? " She looked at me with surprise. " I... don''t want it. Sahil needs it. He vomited so... " " Oh.. is he fine?? " she asked with a worried look. " Yes... Better now... L.. lemonade?" " I will get it too. " She said and I came out of the kitchen. She got lemonade and food and kept it on the dining table. I directed Sahil towards the table and made him sit. " Please find her..... " Sahil looked at Manu and said slowly. " Whom ?? " Manu asked. " N..nothing ..." I answered quickly. " But he just said, find her... Whom? " " Manyata... " He said before I could stop it. He was still under the influence of alcohol. Manu looked a bit startled. She looked at him with questions in her eyes. I served the food for him and he refused to eat. " First you drink that and then eat that food. " I said firmly and he did that. I also ate cupcakes. It was awesome.... and after he finished the food. I dropped him to his room and came out. I looked around. Wanted to have a nce of my angel but it seemed that she was already in her dreams. I hope she is dreaming of me. Does she ever dream about me? Shut up idiot or her brothers would beat you. Hmmm..... " Is he fine?? " manu asked me. " Yes... He is fine now.. don''t worry. " " I am not worried about him," she said very quickly with a hard expression on her face. " Ok.. bye, good night. " I said and came back to my ce. I would be going back there in the morning for the joining cooking session with my angel. Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Sahil''s POV I got up and dragged myself out of my bed. I had a faint headache so I went to take the medicine. It was quite early. I knew dad won''t be there in the dining room so I didn''t have to face him. I was trying to find the medicine and finally got it. So I went to the kitchen to get water. I was surprised to see manu there. She was engrossed in her work. She was cooking something. I didn''t want to disturb her, so I took out a water bottle silently and kept it on b and was about to pick ss from the utensil rack near her when she startled and moved abruptly and banged into me. She tried to get away as soon as possible but slipped and was about to fall but I held her. I felt some kind of strange nice feeling with her in my arms. She pushed me on the shoulder and I released her. But for the first time, I felt something strange, something nice... " What are you doing here at this time? " she asked in an angry tone. Miss beautiful ice princess... " I happen to live in this house too. " I smiled. " I meant by the kitchen... " " It happens to be a part of the house." " What do you want? " she asked rolling her eyes. " Well interesting question. there can be many answers to that but the simplest one is that I wanted water. "Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. " Take and go.. " she said I took the water in the ss and then started taking out the medicine from its blister pack. When she came closer. " Are you unwell? She asked looking at the medicine in my hand. " Yes, some headache... " " Wait, you can''t take it on empty stomach. " " Doesn''t matter... " " It does... Wait I will get you something to eat. " She gave me steaming hot idlis with Sambhar and chutney. I looked at her and smiled. " No parantha today?? " I smiled at her. " No... South Indian breakfast. But if you don''t like it. I can make it for you. " " No, I like it. " " Then go and eat and then take medicine." She said pointing towards the dining table, but I didn''t want to go. " I can''t eat if I am alone. I will eat here. " I said and sat down on a table there. She ignored me and started making vada also. She almost forgot that I was there and kept doing her work. " Hey, I want that too. " " What?? " She turned as if she had forgotten me. How can someone forget me? Shit !!! I am losing my charm. " That doughnut. " " Doughnuts?? " She looked confused, I pointed at the vadas. I just wanted to keep talking to her. " Are you cra..... They are not doughnuts... They are vadas. Have you not eaten vada sambhar ??" " Oh ok.. but I want to have that too." She brought some for me. I took them. I was enjoying irritating her, my headache was gone. " Swati is not here to learn today? " " She was feeling sleepy. So I thought I should make them when she wille, I will teach her. " " Who taught you to cook? " " My mom.. " " This is awesome... '' " Thanks, want more? " " Later on maybe... " I said and left my te in the sink and went back to my room with a smile on my lips. Though she was still rude to me and didn''t even look at me. But still, she didn''t let me take the medicine on empty stomach. I liked spending some moments with her. I threw the medicine in the trash bin as my headache was gone. She was like a fresh cold breeze in the morning. But the question remained as it is... Why was she angry with me? Manyata''s POV Uncle was angry that Sahil didn''t even talk to him and he came to know that he went to the club. He told Sagar Ji to go and party at the same ce. Sagarji talked with Samar Ji that he wanted to party. Samar Ji was also excited. Sagar Ji told him to Swati was so excited she pulled me to room and we both got ready. I wore a pale pink coloured long flowing dress. While Swati wore a wine coloured knee-length dress. I kept my hair loose. They frame my face well like this. I had not been to a party for long. We all reached there. Sagar Ji, Swati and I reached there and went inside. I saw him dancing with a girl in a red dress. They were dancing really close to each other. His arms were around her body. He started nuzzling on her neck. I diverted my eyes from him. Samar Ji''s friend came and meet us he asked me to dance with him but I declined politely. Then he asked Swati and she epted. They went to the dance floor. Samar Ji said, " Hey only we are left." And he held my hand and pulled me to the dance floor. Samar Ji saw Sahil and said, " Oh, it''s so good we all are here. " He introduced everyone to each other. After that Sagar and Damini went dancing. " How? I mean how all of you are here all of a sudden? " Sahil asked and I know his eyes were on me. " I don''t know Sagar made the program. He asked me to bring Damini here. He said he wanted to party. And this was the best ce to dine wine and dance " Samar Ji said He pulled me again. I have always loved dancing. So I left all the inhibitions and started enjoying. That friend of Samar Ji was dancing nearby with Swati. After some time he asked if he could dance with me and Samar nodded. Samar and Swati were dancing now while I was dancing with that stranger. " You are very pretty are you some model? " He said to me and I smiled. " No, I am not... " " Studying? " I threw my head back andughed. " No, I am a photographer. " " Work with some newspaper or magazine? " " I am a fashion photographer. " " Wow !! Great, so you are from the mour world. " " Yeah... " " But you are much more beautiful than any of those models... " He said in a flirting mode and I smiled. I was very much used to of that being in that line. I excused myself and wasing to sit when Sagar Ji asked me to dance. I looked at Damini with a raised eyebrow. Damini nodded with a smile. Sagar Ji took me to dance. " Are you ok? " " Ji, I am fine... " " I know my brother is a jerk but please give him a chance. " " I don''t know... " " Please.... " just then he stopped speaking as he saw Sahil dancing with Damini. "Hey, you said, you were tired, love. " Sagar Ji asked Damini. " I am, but Sahil dragged me here to dance," she said to him and Sagar Ji looked at Sahil. " What ?? I wanted to dance... " " Go and dance with that girl, you came on a date with. " Sagar Ji said. " She found some friends here. She is with them. I need to dance with someone. " " Ok, dance with Manu... " Sagar Ji said to us and gave my hand in his and went off taking Damini with his arm around her waist. " So, can I have a dance with you, ma''am? " He said smiling at me. " No, I think you should go back to your date. She might be looking for you. " I said looking for that girl. " It is ok, she can wait. It won''t hurt you to dance with me." " No thanks... " " Why? " " I don''t want to spoil anyone''s date. Enjoy yourself, Mr Sahil Malhotra. " I said and came to our table. I joined everyone. We all were enjoying when Sagar Ji asked him and his...... friend to join us. It seemed that he was about to say no to Sagar Ji when his date epted the invitation. " Sure why not, I would love to meet your family. I wanted to that for long honey. " He looked annoyed at that but had to join us. She was sitting very close to him. . The whole thing was getting more and more awkward. She was trying to show that they were together by talking about their rtionship continuously. It was kind of irritating. She even said that they were nning to go to her ce before we came. I don''t know why, but I wanted to kill someone. Iposed myself and concentrated on what Samar Ji was saying. Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Manyata''s POV I could see the colour of everyone''s faces changing. Even Sahil looked embarrassed as hell. I felt something bad too. I don''t know what, but I wanted to p both of them. Sagar Ji looked very ufortable. He looked at all of us and then at me, he looked tense. Samar Ji changed the subject to food. We all felt relieved at that and started talking about it. Samar, Swati and I started our conversation. We nned what I would be teaching Swati, on the next Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. day. Damini and Sagar Ji were not talking, they just kept toying with the food. I felt bad as I know they didn''t want this to happen in front of me and Swati. The main course was over and Sagar asked everyone about the desserts. Before Raima could say anything, Sahil refused and excused themselves, though she wanted to stay longer. She said bye to us and we all gave a faint smile and they left. Damini took a deep breath. Sagar Ji closed his eyes. Swati shook her head and Samar Ji palmed his face. I felt bad for them. To change the subject, I said, " I would like to have something sweet. Let''s see what are they offering. " And started looking at the menu. Soon they all were normal. We had our sweets and came back home. Sahil''s car was parked there. Sagar Ji opened the door and we all went inside. ******* Next day Sahil came out of his room, while everyone was having breakfast. " Good morning... " He said to everyone but they just returned it with a polite faint smile. Aunty smiled at him and served breakfast to him. Uncle was ring at him. " I need to talk to you Sahil. Finish your food ande with me. " " Ok. " He said and ate his paneer parantha. He looked at us but none of us said anything. Samar Ji came and said good morning to everyone. Everyone smiled at him. Aunty served breakfast to him also. He loved it and thanked her. She said that I was making Swati learn how to make them, and he smiled. Tension seemed to lessen with his presence. He kept telling me to give him sses too. Sahil got up to go to the office. But uncle stopped him. He asked the uncle what did he want to talk about. They went to another room. There was that heated argument we all heard it, he looked frustrated and he went out. Samar Ji left after him. " How dare he behave like that?? Uncle saiding out of the room. " Dad please, calm down. " Sagar Ji took uncle inside. I could understand Sahil''s point of view. He didn''t want to be tied in an unwanted rtionship. I wish I could help him but my hands were tied too. I could not give stress to my dad while he was fighting with cancer. I was still angry with Sahil, but I felt bad for him. He was facing the wrath of his own family. I knocked on the room where uncle and Sagar Ji were. I went inside and said, " Uncle please don''t take the stress. He doesn''t want to spend his life with me and neither do I. Please let it be. We are two different kind of people... I don''t think we are meant for each other. Please don''t force him. That kind of rtionship will notst anyways. " " How can I forget? Sahil has to understand. Beta he has to be with you. " uncle said in an angry tone. " But uncle.... " " What would I tell your dad? I would never be able to face him. " " Uncle it is not just him, I also just don''t think we have anythingmon. I also don''t want to spend my life with him. " " But your dad is going under a very critical situation, any kind of stress is not good for him. He would not be able to survive. I can''t let that happen and I am sure you don''t want that either. " " I understand uncle, I don''t want that either. But I don''t want to be a burden on anyone''s conscious. I am quite independent even without my dad''s property. " " Listen manu, I know what you are saying. You are right, but can you at least give it a try. We want both of you happy. Trust me you are just like Swati to me. Sahil is a very good man. It is just that he had that stupid thing in his mind that he doesn''t want to fall in love or settle down. At least give it a try. " Sagar Ji said. " But.... " " Ok, can you please try till your dad is absolutely fine and hees back here? " he said again. " But Sagar Ji... " " Do you know that I have never hidden a single thing from Sahil? He is like my other side. But I am embarrassed with what he did to you. I am on your side and I want him to realise that whatever he did to you was wrong. I want him to ept his mistake and rectify it. He is a very good brother and a good human being. Please can you help me? Just think me as your elder brother and just do this favour to us. Please. " " Please don''t say that. You don''t have to say, that I should think you as an elder brother. I already think you as my elder brother. You don''t have to request me. I will give it a try... For you, uncle and of course my dad. " Sagar Ji came and gave me a hug and uncle patted me on my shoulder and then ced his hand on my head. ********** That night Sahil did note home for dinner. Everyone was tensed and they all went to their room. I was thirsty, so went to get some water when I saw Samar Ji finding something to eat in the fridge When I asked him he told me that he was taking out food for Sahil he said that Sahil had not had dinner so I told him that I would get it. I got the food and lemonade for Sahil it was evident that he was drunk. After the food Samar Ji took him to his room. I heard Sahil asking Samar Ji to find Manyata. Why did he want to find me? But I felt very bad for him. Maybe he was not that bad. But he was ignored by his loving family just because of me. ****** In the morning I was cooking South Indian breakfast. I was engrossed in my work when all of a sudden, I felt that someone was right behind me. I moved and bumped into Sahil. I tried to get away but slipped and was about to fall but he held me. I asked him what was he doing so early in the kitchen and he said he wanted water to take medicine. He just got up so he had not eaten anything. He had not eaten well,st night too. So I told him to eat something before medicine and gave him idly, vada and Sambhar. He ate in the kitchen itself. He called vada as doughnuts... Seriously?? He finished his breakfast and went away taking water to his room. Though I was angry with him, I also felt bad for him. I saw how he lookedst night. He was hurt and drunk, I couldn''t be rude to him in the morning. I kept doing work and Swati came in 5 mins and so did Samar Ji. I taught them how to prepare all that. Swati was learning seriously while Samar Ji was smiling most of the time. That day we made Rava Kesri and Payasam forter on. Both Swati and Samar Ji loved them. They both hugged me. Everyone came for the breakfast including Satan. He seemed to be in a good mood. Everyone enjoyed the food and praised Samar Ji, Swati and I. Satan said, " So, Swati and Samar, you made doughnuts?? Can you pass them to me? " they were confused and I rolled my eyes. He pointed towards Vadas. Swati and Samar burst outughing, " Bhai that is Vada as in sambhar vada... What is wrong with you?? Does it look like doughnuts to you?? " He just looked at me and smiled. Oh God!!! He was too much... Swati also got Rava Kesri from the kitchen. Everyone was delighted. Satan again looked at me and smiled and I red at him but he just shook his head. Swati said that they learnt Payasam too. Well, correction... only Swati learnt. Samar ji... I don''t know. Most of the time, he was looking at her. Samar ji was still looking at her while eating and smiling like anything. Satan ate everything with gusto as of he had not eaten for weeks.... Who was the man who ate an early breakfast in the kitchen?? Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Sahil''s POV It was the day of Sagar''s engagement. Sagar had invited all his friends. They all came to Chandigarh one day earlier. They all were happy to see me after so long. Though we were not best friends still we all were friends. We all were enjoying a lot and kept pulling Sagar''s legs. l told them how crazy and possessive Sagar was for Damini and how we switched our ces many times. I even told them that Damini poured cold water on me and threw things at me. They all were Just then Swati and Manu came to call us all for the dinner. Swati told me that I was needed downstairs. So I went there. We all enjoyed the dinner and then Sagar called Damini but I snatched the phone from him and started talking to her as Sagar. While Mehul and Rahul held him tightly and shut his mouth by cing his hand on it tightly. I put the phone on speaker. " So... What were you doing beautiful?? Were you missing me? " I said to her. " No... Not at all... Why would I miss you? " " But I am missing you so much... " " Oh please ... Don''t bore me... Samar and I are watching such an interesting movie. " " What?? Now Samar is more important than me?? Means you prefer watching a movie than talking to me...your Sagar?? " I said trying to tease Sagar and trying even harder not tough. " Of course Sahil... Watching a movie is more important to me when I know that you are trying to act like Sagar to tease him. Give the phone back to Sagar and turn off the speakerphone." She said She was really smart. " This is not fair..... How did you recognise that it was me not him?" " I have my ways.... " " No... Tell me. " " Well Sahil, I love him for thest 10 years... Of course, I would recognise that it was not him the way you talked just now. I could sense the moment you spoke... The emotion was different. Then the endearment you used was different... On top of that Sagar would have gone crazy just at the mention of me watching a movie with Samar and that I preferred doing that than talking to him ......Then there was a gap for a few seconds and then you switched on the speaker. Sagar would not do that...." " Smart... Know him well... Hnn? " " I think so.. now give the phone to him... " " Ok beautiful... Hats off to you. " " Thanks, " she said and all his friends pped and hooted for her. " Now leave me alone... " Sagar said to all of us but we shook our head. " Go away... Your wives are looking for you... " He said but still we kept grinning. " Ok fine stay here.. " he said and got away from there and we allughed. He was talking so sweetly with her and we all were listening. " Good night...dream about me. I am missing you... Love you ... bye." He said we allughed.. he turned to see all of us. We wereughing like fools. We all mimicked him it was so hrious. " I will kill all of you... Don''t you have anything else to do? " He said to us. " No we all are absolutely free and are here just to tease you and attend your engagement. " Vikram said. Everyone elseughed. " You know my brother is totally whipped. He slept on her couch and in the morning her parents came all of a sudden and were standing outside her door while he was snoring. I had to go and save both of them. " I told everyone. " He was totally whipped the moment he saw her. I still remember all those funny and stupid things he did to get her attention. Don''t you remember him fighting with seniors over her... " Vikram said shaking his head. We all were making fun of him and he wasughing too. Manyata''s POV Sagar Ji and Damini had their engagement on the next day. But all his friends were here. We went to call them got dinner. " Manu??? " Someone said all of a sudden and I looked towards him. " Vikram Bhai ?? " I said and gave a bright smile. " What are you doing here?? " he asked and hugged me. I looked at Sagar Ji as I was not sure, what should she say. " You know each other?? " " Of course, she is my cousin .... Did you not realise that we share the same surname and we both belong to Jodhpur? " " Oh yeah.. she is Swati''s friend. " I smiled and nodded. Then we went downstairs but I heard Sagar Ji saying, " Vikram I need to talk to you... I need your help but I want you to be discreet about it." They both came downstairs after 15 minutes and it seemed that Vikram bhai''s eyes kept following Sahil and me. ********* Next day we all got up early and got ready and reached the venue of engagement. Swati and I were very excited to meet Damini. Priya, Megha, and Sandhya had be our friendsst night and they also joined us. We all went to the room she was where she was getting ready. We knocked on the door. A girl opened the door. We all went in. " Oh god, you are looking awesome bhabhi... " Swati said with excitement. " Yes, Sagar Ji will lose his mind after looking at you. " Sandhya said. " You are looking so hot.. are you trying to give a shock to poor Sagar. Thank God Vikram is here... to take care of his friend in case of some emergency. " Megha said with a wink. " Rahul was saying that he did not even sleep a wink and was counting every minute till now. " Priya said with a smile. Everyoneughed. " You are beautiful Damini... Sagar Ji is already crazy about you. You both are very lucky. " I said She was blushing with thements. Just then Samar Ji knocked on the already opened door. " Hey, girls...someone is going crazy to have a glimpse of his fiance... Have mercy on him..e Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Damini.. your Sagar maye here otherwise. " She got up, he smiled at her and said, " Come let me take you to him.. after all, you are officially my sister now. " He winked at her and she smiled at him. " Hey bhabhi, I wanted to take you there. " Swati said. " We both can take her there. " Samar Ji smiled at her and she nodded. We all went where Sagar Ji was waiting for her. She looked at him and smiled shyly. He ced his hand on his chest. His friends teased him a lot " Need help?? Are you alright? " " She looks better than she used to look at that time. " Sahil said and Sagar Ji hit him with an elbow. " She is your bhabhi... " He said to him. " I know that even before you realised that... So don''t worry.. she is my bhabhi since that day.. " he said and all of themughed. I smiled at that. Everyone was hooting and pping for them... Sagar Ji extended his hand towards her but Sahil caught her hand and said, " This is yourst chance... You can still choose me over him " Sahil winked at her. This man is crazy... Proposing his sister-inw in front of his brother and everyone else on the day of their engagement. " Samar.. can you bring a pot full of ice-cold water or piping hot coffee? I think he wants a repeat telecast of a certain action of mine. " She said smiling at Sahil. He looked petrified. " Sure... what you prefer Sahil? " Samar Ji asked Sahil with a smile. " No thanks... Bhabhi.. " he said and she smiled. He ced her hand in Sagar Ji''s hand. Idiot... Everyone was standing around them for the ceremony. Swati came with the rings. They exchanged the rings. Everyone congratted and hugged them. Their parents and rtives gave them blessings. Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Sahil''s POV I got ready and came out. I was with boys when I saw hering with Swati. Oh god!!! she looked so pretty and h..hot in that pista green coloured lehenga. I could not take my eyes off her. Her long ck hair was framing her face beautifully. Her dress was very elegant. She looked like a princess... Ice princess. As usual, all the girls looked and smiled at me except her. Ufff !! What would it take, to break that ice?? We reached the venue and all the girls went to meet Damini. After some time they all came back along with Damini. Sagar was lost in his love''s eyes. We all teased him a lot. Finally, they exchanged rings and got engaged. I went to entertain our guests and friends. Samar''s friends were here who had be my friends too over the period of time. Samar and I went to Sagar and Damini with our friends. They all wanted to meet and congratte them. I asked them if they needed anything. Damini said she wanted to drink something. I nodded and went away. I asked the manager to send snacks and juices to them. A waiter went away with two juices and something to eat for them. When we came back, we saw that Manu and Swati also came with more food. " Oh, there is already food here... We thought that you both might be hungry... So we brought some for you. " Swati said. '' How sweet Swati.. thanks... I am very hungry. Can I have a bite of that? " Damini said very sweetly. Swati fed her and then Sagar. We also fed them. Samar and I also joined them and we all had our private party... We all were feeding would-be bride and groom. " Hey... I can eat on my own... " Sagar said " No, it''s your engagement... You can''t eat on your own. We will feed you. Swati let''s attack him with food. " I said Damini and Samar burst outughing while Manu was also smiling. " Manu you look even more pretty whenever you smile... There is no tax on smiling.. you should smile more often. " Samar said and she nodded with a smile. What the hell ?? Why did he say that? What is his problem?? Idiot... " Hey, manu... Try this, this is awesome. " Swati offered her chat to her and Manu tried it too. She This belongs to N?velDrama.Org. nodded smiling. " I want to try it too. Sahil you also try. " Samar tried and said to me. I tasted it, it was good. " Guys... We have had enough food... Why don''t you go and eat food.. and leave us alone... " Sagar said ring at us. " Oh.. leave you alone?? ... No way.. we can''t do that... after all, you are my beloved brother... Woh Bhi twin.... " I teased him. " let''s go and get more food.. we can''t leave them alone... " Samar said and went away with Swati and Manu. They all were smiling. " Leave us alone Sahil... " " Say that nicely and use the magic words. " " Sahil... My sweet brother can you leave us alone please... " " Ok ...fine.. " I just turned but my hand bumped into his ss and the juice got spilt on Damini''s dupatta (The heavy designer stole that came with lehanga ) " Oh sorry..." l said " No... It''s ok... I will go and clean it. " She said and started going towards her room. " You are such an idiot.." Sagar said to me. " I am not an idiot, you are... I have just given you a chance to be alone. Everyone is here.. you can have 10 minutes to spend alone with her before someone realise that you both are not here. " " I take my words back... You are the smartest person.. " he gave me a quick hug. " Go away. I will keep all them away. " I said and he hugged me and went in the same direction she went. I went after them and stayed near the door. Just then I saw Manu looking for them. She had that chat in her hand. She was looking more tempting than that chat. " Umm where is Damini and Sagar Ji?" she asked me. " Wow, another Chat !! For me? Thanks a lot... That is so sweet of you. " I said and took the te from her hand. She was about to say something when I put a spoonful of it in her mouth. She swallowed it but her eyes had be a bit bigger. But she looked so cute. I ate another spoon and said, " Wow, this chaat is much better than thest one. Very hot... Just the way I like it. " I said and winked at her. " It was not for you... Anyways... Where are they? " She asked looking around. " Where are Swati and Samar? Have they started preparing the food? " I asked another question and kept eating the chaat. The moment she opened to say something, I again put the spoon full of it in her mouth. This time she red at me with her big ck orbs and pointed her finger towards me. As if she was daring me to repeat the process. I shrugged my shoulders and ate the chaat. " Oh my god !! " I made a very shocked face. " What happened ?? " she asked. " This chaat has be hotter and spicier. Amazing, I am loving it. " I said and winked at her. " You... You... Ughhh. Will you please tell me where are they?" she askeding very close to me and she didn''t even realise that. Her fragrance was making me go crazy. I controlled my urge to pull her in my arms. " Damini has gone to her room as something got spilt on her dress. Sagar has gone to the washroom. " " Oh !! I must go and help her. " She turned to go but I caught her hand. Her hands were so soft and plump. I don''t know how did she p me so hard with such soft hands. " What?? Leave my hand. " She was ring at me again. " I just wanted to stop you. Sagar has gone to help her. Sagar wanted to spend some time alone with her. Let them be alone for some time. Please... " I saiding very close to her. " Ok fine, leave my hand. " She said and left her hand reluctantly. Just then, we saw Sagaring back. Oh, God !! The smudges of her lipstick on his lips and his hair were telling all the tales. He smiled at me and saw Manu with me. He was about to enter the hall. " Sagar Ji... You go. I will help her." Manu said to him shyly. Her cheeks had be pink. So beautiful..... " Hmm, thanks. " He said and she went to her room. Sagar started going towards the party when I caught his hand. " Look at yourself, before going out you idiot," I said and pulled him in a washroom. " Oh shit !! " He closed his eyes and blushed. I wasughing at him. " Seriously Tu Damini se bhi zyada blush karta hai..... ( You blush more than Damini.. ) " I said mocking him. He made himself presentable and we went towards the party... Our mom was already looking for us, so he said that he had gone to the washroom. She asked about Damini and I said that something got spilt on her so has gone to clean it or her dress will be ruined. " Oh ok. I will send Swati to help her." " Mom, Manu has gone to help her. " I said and she nodded. She caressed my face and asked, " Tune kuchchh khaya ua Nahin? ( Did you eat anything? ) " " Yes, mom Swati and Sahil forced me to eat. " He said and mom nodded and looked at me and asked the same question. I hugged mom and nodded. " I am very happy today, now I want one more daughter-inw. " Mom said looking at me. " One is enough mom... I don''t want any wife. " I said. " I don''t want to argue today... we will talk about itter. Let me see if your dad had food or not? " She said and went away. I was annoyed. " What is the matter Sahil? " " I don''t want any wife... I am not marrying type. I can''t be stuck to someone just because my mom wants another daughter-inw.. " " Rx Sahil....Marriage is not a bad thing ... " " Agreed... but I don''t want marriage... " I said and went away Damini came back with Manu and she was not looking into my eyes but was blushing very hard. The people started leaving and only our families and close friends were left, and then my family and friends came back to our bungalow. Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Manyata''s POV Uncle and aunty had gone back to Delhi as there were still 15 days left for the wedding. Damini, Swati and I went shopping again as we needed more dresses. Damini did not like anything as her wedding dress. She wanted something very light yet elegant. We saw hundreds of operations but didn''t like them. She was getting restless. " Damini, I have another option. I have a friend, who is a fashion designer. His designs are famous all over India and he designed clothes for top models and film stars too. If You want, I can ask him to send his designs. If you like any of them we can get them. " " Wow!!! Nothing like it. Call him, please. " Swati and Damini both got very excited. Swati also wanted one, so I called Mohit. He was happy to hear my voice. I told him that we wanted some dresses for the wedding along with the bridal lehenga. He said he would send the pictures right away. Within 10 minutes he sent many pictures of various designs. They were clicked by me only and Damini loved three of them one for the wedding and 2 for various functions. Swati and I also selected ours. We selected the designs and sent their pictures back. Mohit called up again and said that he would send all those designs for trial. We all were very excited. The next day two men came with all the designs along with some gowns and other dresses and we tried them. They were perfect.. we got our dresses, gowns and lehenga. They took all of them for minor detailing and the fittings. Damini was so excited. One male model was requesting me to click his portfolio as he had to apply for something. I told him Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. that It was not possible as I was in Chandigarh and didn''t even have all my things with me. But he kept requesting me and said that he would arrange everything for me and wanted at least a few pictures urgently. Finally, I agreed to do it. It was In a week. We all were busy in our own work. Swati and I were also practising some dances as we were about to perform in the sangeet function. Every day we tried something new as Swati wanted to try them. Samar ji had almost every meal with us. I was sure that he liked Swati, as he looks at her rather lovingly. Swati also seemed to notice his attention towards herself. I saw her blushing a bit when he praised her for something she had prepared. I met that male model and clicked his pictures. He had arranged for the studio, where everything was avable in Chandigarh only. I was rxed after that. Sahil was behaving weirdly. He was edgiertely. I could see the difference in Sahil''s behaviour..... He was trying to get close to me. But I was not even looking at him. He was looking somewhat lost, angry and confused. Next day was a holiday, and some of Sahil and Samar ji''s friends nned toe home in the evening. They called up Sahil that they wereing. They wanted to help if we needed it. Sahil told all of us. Swati and I prepared some snacks and Samar got a few things ordered from his favourite restaurant. Swati and I prepared Chinese and Italian food. We prepared Pasta, burrito, salsa dip, nachos, chilli garlic Hakka noodles, veg Manchurian and fried rice. Samar Ji ordered pizza, garlic bread Honey chilli potato, cold drinks, tiramisu and ice-cream from his favourite multi-cuisine restaurant. There were some boys and a few girls. They all made lots of noise with loud music and danced. They wanted us to join and Samar Ji pulled us to the party. Samar Ji danced with both of us. While Satan red at him. He looked as if he was not interested in the party as he was not enjoying it at all. Girls were flirting with Sahil but he was looking a bit ufortable. Satan ?? Ufortable in the presence of girls and that too when they were flirting with him. But couldn''t those girls see that he was not interested and leave him alone. We served the snacks and Samar Ji helped us. Everyone enjoyed the food and Samar Ji told everyone that most of the things were made by us. Everyone appreciated our culinary skills. The music was still on and one of their friends, came and asked me to dance with him and his friend asked Swati. I didn''t want to dance so I refused and Swati was about to say something when Samar Ji said, " Oh god!! What about desserts ?? Come Swati and Manu, we need to serve them. " All three of us came to the dining room. Just than Sahil came in. " What was that?? " he roared " What bhai??" Swati asked him. " Why are you getting so involved with them? Are they your friends? " he asked in the angry tone. " But Bhai, we have a party at home so we joined. They asked us to join. " " Sahil, why are you getting so hyper? What is the problem? We know them right? " Samar Ji said. '' Yes, that is the problem... We know them. " Sahil red at him. " But we both were there.. we could take care. " Samar Ji said. " Why did you have to tell them, that they made the snacks? " He said to Samar Ji. " So what?? They both are preparing the snacks for hours, don''t you think that it should be appreciated?? What is wrong with you Sahil ??" Samar Ji asked. " Do I evere and get involved when you are with your friends? Why do you need to party with my friends?" He was angry with Swati now. Sagar Ji and Damini also came out of the room as they were working in the next room. " Swati just go back to your room, please. No need to go there again. " He said in a higher voice. Sagar Ji and Samar Ji tried to calm him but he was annoyed..... Swati and I went to our room. Swati was hurt and she started crying. Sagar Ji and Damini came to pacify her. She was fine and we both went to the market to do more shopping to uplift her mood. When we came back, Mr Satan was waiting for us. He looked troubled and embarrassed. " Where were you sweetie? " he said looking at her. But Swati didn''t even look at him and started going towards our room. " I am sorry sweetie. Please " he said to Swati. " My name is not sweetie and I don''t want to talk to you. " " Sorry yaar... Please talk to me. I was upset about something else and just got annoyed with you... Sorry. " " No, leave me, you were so rude. " she tried to get her hand out of his grip. " Ok, I will take you out for shopping and you can get whatever you want. " " No... Get lost... Go and be with your friends. " Swati said. " I want to go with you... Please. I am sorry, I didn''t want them to flirt with you. I know them...Trust me they are not good. They are... " " Just like you. Flirting with anything in a skirt. If you are notfortable with them being around your sister, then why are they your friends? " Swati said and went inside. Sahil kept standing there with his eyes closed. I felt bad for him as I know exactly how was he feeling. He didn''t want men to flirt with his sister. So he reacted in such a manner. I went to our room and saw Swati sobbing. I hugged her and asked her to forget about it as he was just being a protective elder brother. She nodded and just then there was a knock on the door and he walked in. He sat on his knees in front of Swati and held his ears just like a schoolboy who was given a punishment to kneel for being mischievous. He was looking so cute saying sorry like that. I tried really hard to hide a smile and seeded. Swati could not control it she giggled and hugged him. Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Sahil''s POV One of our friends called up, he said that they were missing Samar and me so they all would like to I was not in a mood but couldn''t say no to them. I told Sagar, Samar and Swati that they would be Sagar said fine but he didn''t want to join them as he had toplete some work as he would take a long break after his wedding. Swati was very excited for the party. She and Manu prepared some snacks and Samar got a few things ordered from his favourite restaurant. They all came around 5 PM. I was happy to see them as I got distracted a bit. I also started enjoying with them. We all made lots of noise with loud music and danced. My friends asked me to call my brother and sister too. But I said that Sagar was busy with work. Samar went out and called Swati and Manu to the party. Oh God!! Manu was looking so beautiful. She was wearing a beautiful dress. I saw her smiling at people. She looked amazing. Swati was also looking very pretty. Party was in full swing and everyone was dancing. Samar asked Manu and Swati to dance with him and they nodded. They danced for a few minutes and somehow I was getting annoyed. I lost all my interest in the party. I just wanted it to end, as I was not enjoying it at all. Ria and suniti wanted to dance with me and were trying toe very close to me, but I was getting very ufortable. I had never thought that I could be ufortable in the presence of girls and that too when they were flirting with me but I was. I didn''t like the idea of me flirting with girls in front of Swati. Samar said something to Manu and went out along with Swati. They served the snacks. There were so many things. Everyone was enjoying the food. Ria got snacks for me too and started to feed me with her own hand. I caught her hand and shook my head. But she kept insisting. I took a bite, it was awesome. I knew Swati and Manu made them. I looked at her and just then she turned and saw me while Ria was feeding me. I firmly told Ria to stop. Everyone praised the snacks and asked where we got all that. Samar told everyone that most of the things were made by them.. Everyone appreciated them. Swati was very happy while Manu just smiled. Men kept talking to them. The music was still on and Neeraj went to Manu and asked her to dance with him and his friend asked Swati. I had a sudden urge to punch him but thankfully she refused and Swati was about to ept when Samar said something to them both. All three of them went to the dining room. I followed them. " What was that?? " I asked in an angry tone. " What bhai??" Swati asked. " Why are you getting so involved with them? Are they your friends? " " But Bhai, we have a party at home so we joined. They asked us to join. " " Sahil, why are you getting so hyper? What is the problem? We know them right? " Samar tried to intervene. '' Yes that is the problem... We know them. " I red at him. " But we both were there.. we could take care. " " Why did you have to tell them that they made the snacks? " " So what?? They both are preparing the snacks for hours, don''t you think that it should be appreciated?? What is wrong with you Sahil ??" Samar asked me in a higher tone. " Do I evere and get involved, when you are with your friends? Why do you need to party with my Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. friends?" I said to Swati in a raised tone. I knew those boys...they were like us. Jerks. I didn''t want them to flirt with Swati and..... Manu. Sagar also came out of the room as they were working in the next room. " Swati just go back to your room, please. No need to go there again. " I said angrily. Sagar and Samar tried to calm me but I was annoyed..... Swati looked very hurt and her eyes got moist and she rushed to her room. Manu red at me and followed her. Sagar and Damini went to calm her down. " Sahil you are too much..." Samar said, shaking his head. " Don''t you know how they are?? I didn''t want them to flirt with my sister. " I said ring at them. He looked at me and then closed his eyes for a few seconds. " I would not have let anyone do that. I was with them all the time. They both were so excited. They are here on vacation and don''t know anyone. Just us. Don''t you think they get bored? They are not kids... They both are 23 for god sake. " " That''s what I am saying that they are not kids. They are young and beautiful girls. What if.... " " Oh!! so now you are trying to be overprotective. They live abroad, Sahil. Their culture is much more open than ours. If they could handle themselves there, they can handle here too. " " But..... " " Oh please stop it yaar, today you are so concerned that those friends are not good enough to be around your sister. What about you? Us? We are also like them. Rx no one is going to hurt them. We are there. They also know that Swati is your sister. ". " Yeah... Maybe.... Did I behave badly with her? " " Yeah... " " She is hurt ?? " " Yeah, imagine that they cooked almost the whole day for this party and you shouted at them for enjoying it. " Samar said and I closed my eyes. " Let''s go to the party before theye searching for us. " Samar said " Swati?? " I asked " Later ...she is angry with you and there are many guests at your home. Take out ice cream and tiramisu from the refrigerator. " We both went back to the party but my mood was spoilt. Once the party got over I rushed to Swati''s room to apologise but they were not there. Where were they? Oh god!! I messed up. I don''t know why I was behaving like that? I was feeling very bad and guilty. I knew that I over reacted. Samar and I could take care of everything. I was getting irritated with men looking at Manu. She was looking very beautiful. I lost it when I saw our friends trying to get friendly with Swati and Manu. I don''t know what Manu''s problem is. She was normal with everyone. Yesterday when I was in the market, I saw Manu with a man. He looked like some kind of model. They both were smiling at each other and then that man hugged her and thanked her. She smiled at him. I don''t know why but I wanted to break his arm. How could she ignore me and smile at every one? Today, at the party she was shing her smile at every one... All the men were looking at her with admiration in their eyes. I was very ufortable with her being there. I couldn''t say anything to her so I shouted at Swati. I was feeling bad for my sweetie. She was very hurt. I kept waiting for them and they came after about 2 hours. I was very embarrassed the way I behaved. " Where were you sweetie? " I asked, looking at her. But Swati didn''t even look at me and went to her room.i followed her. " I am sorry sweetie. Please " I tried to persuade her but she was just too angry. It took me at least half an hour and she was back to normal. Thank God for that. Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Sahil''s POV " I am sorry sweetie. Please " I tried to persuade her but she was just too angry. It took me at least half an hour and she was back to normal. Thank God for that. " So let''s have food now.... " I said. " Why didn''t you eat with your friends? " " How could I ? Earlier I was worried about you andter on guilty that I made you cry. " I said looking at her and then she smiled and went to the kitchen to get food for all of us. Manu went to call Sagar and Damini. We all had snacks they made and Samar ordered. Everything was awesome. " Wow you are bing a master chef. " I said to her and she hugged Manu. " Thankyou Manu for teaching me. "Swati smiled at Manu and she gave such a sweet and pure smile. She was so beautiful. Hey but you were angry with her for avoiding you. Yeah I am. " Will you please teach me too Manu?" Damini asked and all of us said no in unison and she saw that scared look on our face and she red at Sagar. " You told them?? Everything?? How could you?? I hate you... " She got up and went outside. " Shit!! I am dead... It''s not like that yaar... Love listen... " Sagar said and ran after her. " " They are so cute. " Manu said and smiled. Just then her phone buzzed. " Hello?? Hi!! ........ What? Seriously?? Wow!! Thanks a lot..... Ok sorry, no thanks. Fine bye yes... When will theye?? In 15 minutes?? Oh my God !! Ya, ok will let you know. " she disconnected the call. " Swati, our dresses are ready anding in 15 minutes. " Swati also started jumping. These girls.... I shook my head " Tell Damini bhabhi. " Swati said as she was still eating and Manu went to find her. I also got up as I had eaten so much that I was going out. All of a sudden she turned in with her eyes closed bumped into me again. My arms went around her to steady us. Thank God for little mercies. She was as shocked as me. But I felt so good having her in my arms. I felt as if I was relieved of some pain. I was shocked at that feeling. It was not the first time I held any girl. But it was the first time in all my life when I felt like that. " Sorry, I didn''t know you wereing. " She said slowly and stepped back. I felt as if something was lost. " It''s ok, but what happened? " I asked. " N.. nothing " she went inside. She was blushing a bit. But why? I looked outside and saw Sagar kissing Damini. Oh !!! so, she came back as she didn''t want to disturb them. Cute. " Ha ha ha.... Enough of that PDA, Sagar, there are kids in the house. " I said loudly. And Damini punched on his shoulder. " You are not a kid. " Sagar said, still holding her. " I am talking about Swati and Manu." I said and sagar loosened his arms. " What is your problem? " Sagar said. " I don''t have any problem, someone called, their dresses areing in 5-10 minutes so Manu was " My dresses?? Wow !! " She ran inside. Sagar cursed and Iughed. Two men came with lots of dresses. The girls were so happy that their faces were glowing with joy. I kept looking at her. ******** Only 5 days were left and our parents came back. The functions were going to start in three days. Mom was busy in the preparation for various ceremonies. Which were to start today. Chunri, Haldi and Mehandi functions were to be held. All the women from our family went to Damini''s ce for the ceremony. Content provided by N?velDrama.Org. Mom, Swati, Manu and all the female rtives and the wives of Sagar''s friends went there with the mehandi as it was supposed toe from our house. All the women and girls got their hands adorned with heena. After that everyone rested for some time as we had a sangeet in the evening. ****** Our house was bursting with excitement as everyone was getting ready for sangeet. All the members of the family were performing on something or the other. All the arrangements were made for sangeet at the guesthouse as it had a very nice and big ce which was apt for that.We all reached there. Both the families greeted each other. Damini arrived with Anshu, Swati and Manu. She was made to sit away from Sagar. He pouted at that. All his friends were sitting near him and they kept teasing him. Samar was anchoring along with Swati. The first performance was from her family. It was a performance on Sajan ji ghar aaye, Dulhan kyon sharmaye.... Damini''s mom and friends danced on it. And then the music changed and the song Mahi ve...... started ying and Samar and I danced on the song. I pulled Damini to dance along with us. She was looking very cute. Everyone hooted and pped for both the moms''. The song started ying. Navrai Majhi Laadachi Ladachi Ga Damini''s mom started dancing and then my mom joined in, even her dad joined in. They were looking so cute. " That was amazing Aunty... You both rocked it. Now a very beautiful performance by Manu...." Samar said and smiled. She started her performance on Raghuver teri raah nihare, saatoon janam se siya.... Ghar more pardesia...aaoo padharo piya. Oh my god ! ... She was such a graceful dancer... It seemed as if she was a professional dancer too. I just kept looking at her continuously without blinking. She finished her dance wlessly and everyone gave her a very big round of apuse. I was mesmerized with her dance. That elegance and poise. She was too good. My cute little sister started performing on the Punjabi wedding song... She has always been a good dancer.. She was enjoying the dance to the fullest when Samar couldn''t stop himself and joined her. I also joined them. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Then there was a performance by Samar and Manu They started their performance on Radha teri chunri, Oh radha tera.. They danced really well on it. Everyone was enjoying it but I was somehow very restless. She looked so good when she smiled. I couldn''t even drag my eyes away from her. After that Mehul and Megha performed on Pallo Latke and dragged Sagar and Damini on the stage too. It was very entertaining. Another performance by Sahil bhai, Samar ji and their friend Ria " Swati announced. We danced on ... Dil chori sada ho gaya.. It was an awesome performance. Very hot .... All the boys were hooting. I looked at Manu but she diverted her eyes immediately. The next one was by Gautam and Maurvi , they danced on Morni ban ke... It was so cute. Everyone was dancing with the music.. They also dragged Sagar and Damini. Everybody was pping. " Wow!! That was so entertaining Gautam bhaiya.... Now we have a performance by Samar ji.. " Swati said. The music started and he started his performance on the Sweetheart song... Do nain sitaare hai chand sa mukhda Kya kehna uska.. Afreen! Daawat mein jaise ho shahi tukda Uske jaisi na koi naznee We allughed at the words Daawat and Shahi Tukrda as he is a die hard foodie. But the very next few lines made me lose my mind. Sharmaaye si bagal mein, Jo baithi hai dulhan ke, Wahi toh meri Sweetheart hai.... And he pointed towards the bride.. Manu and Swati were sitting beside Damini. Oh god!! No!! Did he mean Manu?? He was getting very friendly with her. She was also quite