KABIR'S POV :-

I woke up with a start, my eyes slowly adjusting to the dim morning light filtering through the curtains. As I glanced at the clock, my heart sank. It read 8:30, much later than my usual wake-up time. The noise from outside grew louder, disrupting the peacefulness of my morning routine. Despite not being a morning person, I always like to stick to my daily routines.

Feeling frustrated and curious, I swing my legs over the edge of the bed, sitting up. Rubbing my eyes, I try to shake off the remnants of sleep. Realization washes over me as I remember the reason for my restless night. Thoughts of an unwanted marriage consume my mind, but I leave everything to fate. With a heavy sigh, I push those thoughts aside, knowing my wishes are in vain. I gather the strength to rise from the bed, my feet touching the cool floor. Standing there for a moment, I rest my hand on my forehead, feeling the weight of the situation and the uncertainty that lies ahead.

As I made my way towards the bathroom, there was a sudden knock at the door , I frowned my brows gussing who it could be?

I was going to open the door and I heard kiaan Shouting from outside

"Bhai open the door, aur kitne soge?" (Hoe much you will sleep)

I opened the door and let him come in.

"What?" I asked, with a frown , not really interested to know why he came here.

"Mom sent you this yellow kurta and asked you to get ready quickly. The haldi function will start around 10, so be on time. Bye!" He replied

As he was leaving, I stopped him by saying, "Wait, I want to talk to you."

He turned back and asked, "About what?"

I replied, "You know better about what. Did you find any information against that girl?"

He sighed and responded, "No bro, I'm trying, but I can't."

Frustrated, I questioned,"So when will you be done trying? After my marriage?"

"No bro , it's not like that , I am trying my best but honestly nothing is working out , but I promise I won't let that Shayra marry you , whatever I need to stop this , but I won't let this happen okk" he replied firmly looking straight into my eyes

"And what are you going to do for that" I asked

"For now , I don't know but trust me"
He said and left...

Well this gave me some sort of relief, bcz even though he is younger to me and childish but he is very particular about his promise and me .I hope everything goes well.

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I stepped out of the bathroom after finishing my morning routine and taking a refreshing shower. I put on the yellow kurta that my mom sent me, along with my trusty daily watch and a pair of stylish goggles. To complete the look, I draped a vibrant multicolored shawl around my shoulders. I was all ready for the day!



I walked towards the gorgeous garden area, adorned with beautiful decorations and a pool filled with delicate rose petals. Since there was still some time before the function was set to begin, I decided to make some important calls from there. It was the perfect spot to have some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle.

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The Haldi function begins, and everyone takes turns applying haldi to me. First, my mom, then my dad, followed by my little brother Kiaan, and many other relatives join in. Despite the joyful atmosphere, I feel a sense of emptiness. It's like I'm searching for someone, someone who's missing from this special moment. And then it hits me - Aadhira! Where is she? Why isn't she here to apply haldi to me? 

I thought we had resolved all the fights from our childhood, but it seems I was mistaken. Maybe I had set my expectations too high. But why do I care for her? Whether she's here or not, I try to reassure myself by saying, "It's okay, it's her choice." And just as I mutter those words, there she is, standing right in front of me, holding a mix of small and big boxes. Perhaps they contain something important to be handed over to the relatives. My heart skips a beat as a rush of emotions floods over me. I really don't know what happened to me but seeing her standing in front of me , I started grinning like an idiot.



She is wearing a stunning yellow sharara, adorned with heavy earrings, looking absolutely beautiful. It amazes me how much she has changed over the years. That annoying 15-year-old Aadhira has transformed into such a radiant woman. But wait, Kabir, what are you doing? Praising her beauty? No, that's not happening again! She was just a childhood enemy, now merely an acquaintance. However, something catches my attention - the boxes she holds in her hands. Why is she carrying them?

"There you go, Auntie," she says, passing the boxes to my mom. Ah, so it's for my mom. I start to understand the reason behind it, but she could have asked any staff for this. She always does something like this to make her feel bad, but if mom has such an issue with her, why did she invite her here in the first place? Well, she didn't. If Rajat uncle came alone, how cheap is that? It seems like my mom's dislike for Aadhira stems from the fact that she isn't as wealthy as us.

Oh, God... I snap out of my thoughts when I hear Aadhira's mischievous voice saying,
"Happy haldi, macchar !" I look up to see both of her hands filled with heaps of haldi, ready to launch an attack on me. Before I can even attempt to run, I am drenched from head to toe in haldi. The emotions inside me are a whirlwind of surprise, annoyance, and a hint of amusement.

"You think you can escape, huh, you chipkali?" I shouted, determined to catch Aadhira.

She pleaded, "No, please, no!" as she ran, her hair flowing freely, creating a mesmerizing sight.

Just as I was about to reach her, she swiftly sought refuge behind Kiaan, shielding herself from my pursuit. I stood there for a moment , pretending to take turn and not interested in it anymore but not before sharing an eye contact with Kiaan .

And he got it, but he did the opposite. I wanted him to clear the way for me to reach Aadhira, but instead, he applied haldi on her on my behalf and ran away. Now I feel like  punching his face at first place . But I shrugged off my thoughts to catch her who was chasing Kiaan, and I was chasing Aadhira.

After a few minutes of this playful chase, Kiaan came running behind me, pleading for mercy with his best puppy eyes, saying ,
"Bacha lo bhai, please!" (Bhai please save me)
I couldn't help but chuckle at his antics and replied "Aise kaam karta hi kyun hai phir" (So why does you do the things like these everytime)
"bhai, please!" He requested again , but obviously they were of no use . And then my gaze fell upon Aadhira sprinting towards us, her hands filled with a generous amount of haldi. Due to her speed, she accidentally bumped into me, leaving the imprints of her haldi-covered hands on my kurta and causing me to stumble momentarily. Luckily I managed to balance myself .

She muttered a quick apology, but before I could respond, Kiaan mischievously pushed Aadhira into the pool. "Enjoy," he said with a smirk, giving me a high five.

I couldn't resist the opportunity for some playful revenge, so I playfully pushed him into the pool as well, bursting into laughter.

"Not fair, bhai," he protested, making a playful frown and scrunching his nose. Now finally I got my revenge . Aadhira, not one to back down, shouted at Kiaan, "And what you did to me was fair?" As I enjoyed their playful banter, I suddenly felt a presence behind me. Just as I was about to turn around to see who it was, I too got pushed into the pool, creating a playful moment.

"Now enjoy," Rajat Uncle sang in a playful voice. At first, I didn't mind because, well, my clothes were already messy.

I glanced over at Aadhira, who was thoroughly enjoying herself, splashing around like a fish. Her smile was absolutely captivating, carefree and infectious. It had the power to instantly lift your mood. She playfully threw water here and there, and we all joined in the fun.

Suddenly, she lost her balance ever so slightly, but I instinctively reached out and grabbed her waist to steady her. Our eyes locked, and the touch of my hands on her waist sent a strange sensation through both of us. It was as if shivers ran down her body and I could see her cheeks flushing .

We were caught in a momentary trance until Kiaan shouted my name, snapping us back to reality. We quickly separated, but that brief moment got etched in my memory so perfectly that it kept coming in front of my eyes every other second.

We all had a fantastic time in the pool, and one by one, everyone started getting out. It was just her left inside. I sat at the edge of the pool, lost in my thoughts. As she struggled to get out of the pool, her drenched dress clung to her, accentuating her every curve. I couldn't help but be captivated by her beauty .

Lost in my thoughts, I was snapped back to reality by the sound of her voice. "Can you please help me?" she softly pleaded.

I extended my hand, and she delicately grasped it. As I pulled her up, we both lost our balance and fell to the ground. Her breath brushed against my skin, and our bodies touched against each other , momentarily intertwined. In that moment, our breaths intertwined, creating an electric connection. Our eyes locked, It felt as if the world had faded away, leaving only the two of us in that enchanting garden until an aggressive cough interrupted the moment.

It was Aryan my bestfriend or I should say the idiot

"I hope I didn't disturb " he said lifting the corner of his mouth into a teasing smirk

"Shetup," I replied giving him a death glare ,  as we quickly got up from the floor and She made her way to the room.

I walked into the room, still feeling the remnants of the moment. Clutching my wet clothes, I hurriedly made my way to the washroom. The warm water cascading over me was pure bliss, washing away the fatigue of the long day. Stepping out of the bath, I felt refreshed and rejuvenated. It was a much-needed moment of relaxation.

AADHIRA'S POV :-

As I lay on my bed, I reached for my phone, to see the photos and videos captured throughout the day. Scrolling through the photos, each image brought back a flood of emotions, reminding me of the beautiful moments we had shared.

Sliding to the pictures of today's events one by one .



One photo came after the other



And many more...



and there came a photo ,



I got reminded of today's pool incident when I was so close to Kabir , we were just an inch away , looking into each other and just when he held my hand and I landed on him , my body over him , dangerously close to each other. At that moment it felt like the whole world just disappeared in front of me. And I could feel something happening in my stomach. His touch gave gave me shivers all over my whole body , turning my cheeke into all red . But what , does that mean I was blushing? No no , I can't. Damn , I am not supposed to think like that , I can't he is going to be married the day after tomorrow and How can I feel something like this for Kabir. These stopid hormones of mine , ugh !

Forget it , it's just a matter of two days and then I won't even have to see his face at all . Till then let's enjoy the moment Aadhira , I said to myself with a mix of happy and sad feeling.

Well I don't know who captured this pic , but to be honest I am really liking it.

I was brougt out from my trance with a notification on my phone  , it says - kiaan tagged you in a story.



@Mal_kiaan05 tagged you in their story

Caption:

    Beautiful lady with the handsome me ! Ifykyk @Aadhira

I commented:- Thanku so much for giving  me so many cute and funny memories of my life. Love you <3

And after my continuous struggle of half an hour , I found a decent photo of me and kabir that I can add as my story , huuhh , thank god , muttered to myself for finally making me succeed after this much hard work of half an hour.

Wedding wibes ✌🏻

@Kabir_004

This was the pic I finally posted with kabir and quickly kept my phone on the nightstand to sleep.

Shhh ! Don't judge me yrr , I like to post on social media 🤭

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