Next day

Niyati's pov

" So, Did he talk to you after that?" Saanvika asked me as she sat in front of me while eating her burger.

As Saanvika wanted said, we went out for an outing.

At around 6 pm, she came to my house and forced me to get ready . She made me wear a white floral sleeveless and asymmetric dress which ended just below the knees whereas she wore a calf length off shoulder red dress with black Bobby prints on it.

Niyati's look

Saanvika's look

At first we went shopping because she needed some formal dresses.

Currently we are sitting in a food court. She ordered a chicken burger along with french fries and I ordered Chicken Sandwich and a cold coffee.

Finally she brought up the topic of the birthday night. At first I thought that I would not share it with anyone because it was our personal matter .
But it was so disturbing and suffocating me that I couldn't help but share with Saanvika.
Because I knew only she would understand me and the situation . And most importantly these topics only could be discussed with friends not with parents as I didn't want them to worry about it unnecessarily. Because I knew that the matter would be solved after some time.

I shook my head with a sigh and said, "No he didn't. Trust me if I knew he would get so angry, I wouldn't have talked to him. I was not flirting with him."

She huffed and said, "Why? Who was wrong here? You? From which side!!
Niyu ,you were just talking to him politely. Also Om wasn't flirting all the time, he was just excessively frank that's all and whenever he was flirting, it was healthy flirting as well. Not only you ,he flirted with me and Prisha as well.
I am telling you he is like this only ..moreover he has a girlfriend. I am sure that Avyaan knows it as well.
He was also present when the whole thing was happening and when Om said that he has a girlfriend. Everyone knew that you were just being polite.
Then how dare he blame you like this?
I am telling you , Avyaan just wants to keep you under his shoes…you know submissive type."

"It's nothing like that..maybe he was angry or frustrated that he couldn't spend some alone time with me that day. Otherwise he wouldn't have reacted that way.
He respects me." I protested.

Yes, this can happen, right? Maybe That's why he was angry. I am sure about it.

"Respect!! Are you kidding me? He had done the same thing before as well…and you like a fool everytime keeps forgiving him. This time toh hadd hi ho gayi (it's too much)…he didn't have the decency to call you..apologise toh dur ki baat Hai (let alone apologising).
Still you are saying that he respects you!!!
Tu pyaar mein aandhi ho gayi Hai (You have gone blind in love)." She said to me with a look of disbelief on her face.

I didn't reply to her. It was true that he had done that before…but everytime he said sorry to me and told me reasons as well.
He is not what Saanvika says, I don't know why she doesn't like Avyaan at all.

"Did you call him in between?" She asked me which made me still in my place. I didn't look up from my sandwich.

If she gets to know that I have called him for the first week ..everyday and every time he had rejected my call ,she would beat me this time for sure.

"That means you called him." She said to me as she read my silence. I closed my eyes in defeat.

Why does this girl know me inside out!!! I hate it sometimes…as it lands me in trouble..just like now.

"Are you insane? Where is your self respect, dude?" As I said, she started to scold me.

"I just called him first one week..After that I didn't call him or message him. Last week I didn't try to contact him at all..I swear." I said to her. That was true. No matter how tough it was , I refrained myself from contacting him in every way possible.

"You are impossible. Go ,behave like this. If you continued to do so ,remember that he would treat you worse than now in future. It's a fact and a very bitter reality. So change yourself for your own good." She said to me with a stern look on her face.

"Nothing like that would happen. Stop worrying so much, Saanvi. I know that my love will change him." I said confidently.

She rolled her eyes and said, "Keep this sappy romantic impractical dialogue to yourself. You are his life partner not his psychiatrist, remember that. Why are you so dumb?"

I frowned in annoyance. Before I could protest that I was not dumb, Saanvika interrupted me .

"Isn't he Sathvik?" She said while looking towards her right.

I frowned and followed her gaze. Yes, she was right. It was definitely him who was standing in front of the counter.

"Leave it..maybe he came to eat. You eat your burger, it's getting cold." I said and concentrated on my food.

"Let me call him." She said with a grin which made me almost choke on my food.

"Aare leave him. What's the need for that?" I stopped her immediately before she could call him.

"It won't look nice if we don't talk to him. After all, he is going to be your brother in law. " She said with a smile and immediately dialled his number which made me slap my hand on my forehead.

What was the need for that? Ufff.

"Hey, Sathvik. Turn around."

I watched almost in disinterest as he turned around and roamed his eyes in search of Saanvika who was waving at him like a drunken chimpanzee.

Stupid girl!!!

As soon as he spotted us , he waved back with a smile and started to walk towards us.
I whined internally. Why did he have to meet us? He could have said that he was busy.

"Hey ladies in white n red, what's up?" He said and sat down on the third chair which was empty.

"Hello," I greeted him with a smile. He nodded back with a smile.

Saanvika laughed and said, "Nothing..just catching up. What about you? Are you alone here or with someone ?? "

" Nothing ..just taking some food for a  hungry devil who is at home ,I mean Prisha.
Yes yes totally alone..not always you need company.
So shopping and all ,huh!!" He said as he watched the bags which were kept on another empty chair which was just beside me.

"Oh !!! He and alone…good thing for  a change. Otherwise there is always a girl hanging on neck like a locket." My mind said . I internally rolled my eyes hearing his "alone" statement .

"Oh yes…. shopping is best for cheering up the mood according to me. So yeah, we decided to shop. Actually it was me who shopped ,she was just helping me out. As you know she hates shopping…the truth is that she is kanjoos (miser). " Saanvika said ,pointing towards me.

I cursed her in my mind multiple times for talking unnecessarily. I looked at Sathvik only to find him looking at me while chuckling silently and I gave him an awkward smile.

"Your friend is getting awkward, Saanvika. Don't let all the secrets out." He said with a wink. Saanvika laughed.

I groaned internally .

I mentally start to pray that he leaves from here as soon as possible.

As if God heard my prayer and his token number was announced.

"I guess I should leave now. See you then. " Sathvik said as he got up. "Bye ,Niyati." He said to me and walked away.

As soon as he went away, I slapped Saanvika's hand.

"Ouch, what was that for?" She said while rubbing her hand.

"Why did you say so many things to him? And I am what!! I am a miser..how dare you say that? Last week I bought you two big tubs of ice cream because you are on period..now I am a miser, wah!!!" I chided angrily.

"I was just joking…he also knew that. Relax. " she said to me. I frowned as I was still upset with it.

"Okay I am so so sorry.. as an apology ,I will feed you samosa chaat on the way…will that be okay?" She asked me.

I smiled and said, "You know me so well… .Come on, let's go ..it's already 9pm. Mom will be waiting for us."

Today Saanvika will be staying with me. So from there both of us went back to my home.

And obviously she bought me Samosa chaat on the way as well.

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Malabar Hill, Mumbai

Sathvik's pov

As soon as I reached home, I was attacked by a monster who could sniff food from a distance of 10 kms.

"Burgers" Shouting loudly Prisha ran towards me and snatched the packet from my hand .

"Relax, I won't run away with it." I said as I joined my family who were chatting in the living room.

"Girl, not now…if you eat it now, you won't be able to have your dinner. " Mummy said to Prisha sternly who was opening the packets to have the burgers and cold coffee.

" Do one thing, have a minimum dinner. After an hour or so you can have this...or as midnight snacks." Papa said to them when he noticed their sulking sad face, especially Prisha face.

She is the biggest drama queen, I tell you.

"Shut up….how can they have it after dinner? Won't it be heavy? You only know how to spoil them." Mummy scolded Papa.
"And you ,who told you to bring these at this hour of time… don't you know it's dinner time? When will you be responsible, Sathvik? I am tired of making you understand things?" As usual Mummy scolded me.

I didn't reply to anything because I was used to it.

" Choti ma, I told him to bring it. Don't scold him for it." Prisha said to Mummy.

I smiled at her who smiled back at me.

" Here goes her brother's lawyer. You can't hear anything against him, do you?" Dadi said ,pinching Prisha cheek slightly.

I smiled.

Prisha is always like this. From childhood itself, we have been protecting each other from everything like this .
Same goes with Akshaat Bhai.

"Oh ho ,Di ..why are you making such a fuss about it? They can have it as dinner. Agar raat ko bhuk lage toh fridge nikal ke kha legi kuch khana. (If they feel hungry later, they can eat something from the fridge.). Food will be there. " Badi Ma said to Mummy.

"Yes, aur waise bhi itna pyaar se laya Hai aapne behno ke liye. Aaise nah daant lagao ise .(Moreover he brought it with so much love for his sisters, don't scold him like this.)" Bade Papa said.

" Kritika was right, Dheeraj and Kavita. He needs to be responsible. Firstly he chose a career which still didn't see any major success, ..not to forget he does mischievous things. It's normal for her to be stressed. After all, he is her son." Dadi said which brought an awkward silence.

I rolled my eyes. My career is like a thorn for them. Just because I didn't become a doctor or a businessman like them, it's regular for me to get taunted.

When I decided to be a fashion designer, only Papa ,Akshaat bhai and Prisha supported me. After years, Bade papa and Badi ma started to show their support as well.

But mummy, dadi and dadu still didn't accept my career choice. For them it's a big failure.

My career as a designer is going well to be honest. Yes, I didn't become a world famous designer for sure but slowly slowly I am gaining my name and fame in this field. Most importantly, I am satisfied with my career.
So sorry to say this, I really don't care what others think of me.

So I really don't mind these taunts now. Yes I feel a bit upset but it's okay because not everything I do will please people. So let it be.

Following my path, Prisha also became a designer — interior designer.

One day my success will do the talking. …I am sure about that.

"Yes, thank god ,Maa , you understand. Otherwise they think that I am a villain to him." Mummy said which made me chuckle.

"See, he is laughing. What is he!! I really don't understand till now though he is my son." Mummy said.
I shook my head in amusement.

"He needs to take classes on behaviour because he needs to know how to behave properly..Didn't you see how talked with his bua in the marriage last year?" Dadi said.

"Dadi, Sidhi baat , izzat do izzat lo (in clear words, give respect, take respect ) . You also saw how she was insulting Choti ma. I did what I thought was right ." I said to her.

I won't let go of anyone who would insult me and my family.
Elder or younger – that doesn't matter. Rules are the same for everyone.

"Yes, he needs to be responsible. Not like a youngster, interfering in others' matters, partying whole night and also doing things which snatch Mummy's peace." Avyaan said and looked me straight in my eyes.

I smirked as I knew why he said that.

" It's me ,Avyaan,  accept me as I am . Otherwise I am not a people pleaser.
Yes I do party, but I didn't do anything till now which will trouble my elders and also sometimes interfering is good you know…I interfere when it's needed. " I said to him with a smirk.

"Dadi, you were talking about the behavioural classes. Give me the number. I need to admit someone in the class. Somebody really needs to learn how to behave with someone in public." I said looking straight at Avyaan whose jaw clenched in anger.

Others looked at me in confusion. But we both knew why I said that.

Winking at him, I walked towards the stairs to go to my room. I really needed a shower.

I entered my room and kept my bag in its place. I am a complete neat freak and the people who are close to me know that very well.

Taking my towel and sweatpants, I went straight to the shower.
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After half an hour, I came out and sighed in relief.  It was refreshing and relaxing.

"Oh no!!! Now I am sleepy, dude." I said to myself and went to the corner of my room where I kept a small idol of Krishna bhagwan. (Lord Krishna).
After praying to him, I went to lay down on the bed.

There is still some time left for dinner.

But my luck was so bad today.
As soon as my body touched the soft mattress, a knock on my door made me groan in annoyance.

"I just hate it." I murmured to myself while getting down from the bed and went to open the door.

Opening the door, I came face to face to the fuming face of Avyaan.
"What happened, big brother?" I asked him.

He entered inside pushing me slightly and stood in front me.

"Why did you do that?" He asked me in his stern tone.

"What did I do?" I asked him, feigning confusion.

"You know it very well, So stop pretending and tell me." He said to me in frustration .

Rolling my eyes ,I said ,"You were clearly misbehaving with her that day infront of everyone. She is a human…she doesn't deserve it no matter what. I was stopping you from creating a scene .
Also she is your fiancé dude, you should respect her."

"That means you saw what happened!!!" He asked me.

"I saw everything …everything means what you were doing . That's why I stopped you. You yourself care about our family name and prestige, your own prestige, do you think that your behaviour was doing a good job of protecting it?" I said to him.
I knew only the so-called "prestige" would make him understand.

He was misbehaving with Niyati. I saw that she was a second away from crying.

And I will never allow anyone to insult a person like this…a person who belongs to my family. After all, she is going to marry my brother.

If you have an issue ,solve it with conversation like a civil person.
But nobody gave you a right to raise your hand on somebody or to insult somebody.

"I knew what I was doing..so stop being so concerned about MY fiancé. Next time ,don't you dare to interrupt." He said ,pointing his finger at me.

"If you are done, leave. I don't have the patience to deal with a person like you who has nothing in his brain. Leave." I said looking straight into his eyes.

He kept glaring at me for a few seconds and I didn't look away as well.

With a huff  he left the room.

"Asshole." I murmured and closed the door.

"Finally." I said to myself as I laid down on the bed.

Ahh!! What a relief.

Here you go.

I am apologising for being late due my exam which is still there, but still I thought to update it.

Next update will be next week.

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