Mishti:)

I pulled my blanket till my neck and yawned still closing my eyes. Soft sunlight was falling on my face , winter breeze was blowing, and the swing was moving in back and forth motion at a slow pace. Indeed a pleasant morning without anything in my mind..

All of a sudden I felt shadow on my face, I opened my eyelids lazily, it didn't take me seconds to open my eyes fully and realizing my whereabouts. The two person in front of me were giving me query looks, crushing their hands on their chest.

I pulled my blanket till my nose, they arched their brows at me. "Good night! " I whispered and covered my whole face.. I myself don't have any idea how I ended up here so what even I will say to both the Aunties who were giving me suspicious looks.

I closed my eyes tightly as one of them pulled my blanket till my chest, I gulped..
"Good Morning, " Geeta aunty greeted, I blinked my eyes..

"Good morning to you both, " I gave them an awkward smile.. They both turned around, as the cousins made their entry with their carefree look. Their carefree face too turned serious seeing both the aunty their..

"I think, I am getting late for office, " bhai turned around and started walking towards door..

"From when did you start going to office at 7.30 ? " Meera aunty stopped him..

"Oh! It's only 7.30 , I haven't checked the time actually, " he said stammering..

Meera aunty turned towards me with her questioning face, I blinked my eyes.

"Why are you sleeping here? And why is Abir sleeping here too? In this cold weather? " she asked . I stayed silent as I was trying to find a better lie to say. Yesterday night Abir had denied me to say anything about me being drunk as his Mom doesn't like this things.

He patted Abir's leg for two to three times, but he didn't wake up. Then she started calling his name , but he didn't wake up..

Sahil picked up one bottle and opened its cap..

"No No! Don't do this, he's tired, " I blurted but it was too late. He had already poured the water on his face and he woke up in a jerk..

As he woke up, Sahil handed the bottle to Meera aunty and stood on his previous place like he did nothing..
Abir started looking here and there then saw his Mom and sighed..

"Hii Mom, " he muttered and sat on the sofa stretching his both hands and legs. "Why you both were sleeping here in terrace that too in a cold night! " she scolded. Then his gaze fell on me .

"Just give me 5 minutes to recall, " he said pressing his temple.. Aunty glared at him, " I am going to make your breakfast, hope you both will recall everything before that, " saying they both left. I gasped..

Everyone burst out laughing and sat on the couch..

"So how hot was your night in that cold water? "  Sahil asked Abir, as I remember it was Sameer bhai who had seen us last night. Everyone were exchanging looks, Sameer bhai must have told them. I mentally cursed myself for taking too much alcohol ..

Abir shrugged off, and started thinking something then looked at me, "Are you going to sit their and look at us the whole day? " he muttered under his breath..

I rolled my eyes and got up from my seat, " You keep thinking what you will tell your Mom, " saying I went inside his room..

That's when I noticed his shirt and blazer on the floor, I picked it and placed it on a sofa.. I headed towards his bathroom as I had kept my wet clothes there, so I need to wash it ...

First I scanned his bathroom, so many taps and shower, I got confused. I bit my lips and put one bucket under a tap. But it's switch was not there. His bathroom is like him only, confusing. Argh..

Finally I turned on one switch, hell!

That was it, I put my both palm on my face as water droplets started falling on me from right left center ..

It was hard for me to even open my eyes.

"What are you doing here, " Abir's voice reached my ear.

"First close the shower, " I shouted..

Finally I opened my eyes as he turned off the tap.

"Just because you have lots of money, that doesn't mean you will put thousands of shower in one bathroom, " I almost roared at him being annoyed..

He just gave an amused look, "Like wow! Even it's my fault. You could have gone to me and ask about my bathroom systems, I could have explained you, but no! You have to do everything on your own, " he snapped back. I squizzed my brows at him. I have to do a course on his bathroom before using it..

Avoiding him I started walking fully drenched, "Now where are you going in this condition, " he asked.

"None of your busi-" I couldn't complete as my leg slipped and I fell on the floor not before pushing him, he too fell with me.

I held my waist and sat, he stood up on his place in no second. "How? How you always end up in problems and drag me with you too? " he sounded irritating.. I rubbed my elbows, " Badtameez bathroom, " I cursed under my breath..

"Of course! Now the fault is of this bathroom, " he mumbled.. I didn't say anything to him.

"Now can you get up or planning to do morning yoga here only? " he said making me more irritated. I gritted my teeth and splashed one mug of water on his face..

He flared his nose angrily, but I felt little good after doing that. He glared at me, I showed him a tight lipped smile, still sitting on the wet floor..

He lifted one bucket full of water and smirked.. "Noooo pl-" but he being heartless poured all the water on me in a thud..

This was my time to get angry, I glared at him, but he ignored me royally and walked out . I looked at myself helplessly and got up..

I started trembling due to the cold wind. I rubbed my both palm and put it on my both cheek to give myself some warmth..

"Oh God! You will catch cold, take this and come out fast, " Sam scolded from outside forwarding some clothes to me.. I took the dress from her and slammed the door, because I was trembling badly and need to change soon..

She had sent a brush and tongue cleaner too.. After cleaning myself fully and washing my clothes I came out wearing Sam's dress. She had given me new underwears too..

I came out of the washroom holding one towel, my hairs were shocked and droplets were dripping down. I stood in front of his large size mirror and saw Abir's reflection on it.. He was just behind me doing something on his phone, he has changed his t-shirt too..

I grinned as something came into my mind. I dropped the towel on the floor and took a bunch of hair in my palm and shook it in a way that some droplets fell on his face and he closed his eyes.

Seeing him annoyed I laughed and turned around to leave. But he came in front of me making my breath stopped. I smiled at him and turned left but he again stood in front of me.. "Do you think after waking the hungry lion, you will move out of his cage so easily ? " he whispered , his voice aroused my sleepy head and he started moving towards me as I was stepping back until my back hit the mirror.

I gasped under his dominating aura , couldn't dare to look at his brown chocolate eyes. He put his finger under my chin , lifting my head . I tightened my fist , as he looked straight into my eyes, I gulped.

He held the end of duppata and started cleaning the droplets from his face. "If you will keep doing this we both will end up on bed, " as the words came out of his mouth my eyes widen, jaw almost touched the ground and of course my soul left my body..

"I meant the way we both are playing in water from yesterday night, we will catch fever or cold, because it's winter and we both will end up ilon bed , " he explained and I sighed.

"Did you think anything else? " he approached as his smirk went wider. I shook my head, " Are you sure? " he whispered bending down a little. His hot breath falling on my nose, I kept my hand on his chest and made some distance between us.

"Aunty must be waiting for us, " saying I headed towards door but he pulled my duppata but I held the other end of it. "If she will ask about last night, tell her you were not feeling good so came here, and the AC was not working so you slept outside, I will manage after that "he said, I just gave a nod and he left my duppata..

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I sat on my couch as I just came from Rajvansh villa. Sam filled me about all my kaand of yesterday night. I literally threw flour on bhai's head last night. I sighed.

Opening my phone, I went to gallery to check the photos of Abir and me which I had clicked yesterday ..  I was wearing black and he was in white, so the pictures came out well..

Selecting the seven photos I put it in my private album. I thought to delete it first but then my finger could not press the delete bottom. Mom's name flashed on my screen, I picked the call..

Hii mom!

Umm Mishti, can you please come home now?

Her voice was serious, fear engulfed me..

Anything serious?

Aree no no! But something important.. Please come soon!

Okay!

I cut the call. I was already in good outfits so just went to my room and taking my purse with myself I locked the door. I booked a cab for myself, after 15 minutes the cab came and I got inside the car..

It took me 2 hours to reach Agarwal mansion, after paying the driver I came out of the car. The guards opened the gate for me.

Our house door was already opened so I rushed inside it.. Mom was sitting on a sofa keeping her fist under her chin.. "Mom everything okay? " my voice filled with concern. Seeing me her lips curved into a smile and she hugged me..

"A good news actually, " she spoke, a sign of relief formed on my face. We both sat on the sofa.

"Our company got nominated for an award, I don't know the category but yeah! And tomorrow is the award ceremony, " she told getting all excited. My heart jumped in happiness, I held her palm, " Congratulations, you guys deserve it, " ..

"But the point is you will be the one who attend the ceremony, " she uttered, smile vanished from my lips.. I gave her an confused look..

"Your chachi just went to France as your Chacha'a health is not well. So they can't come, and it's your chacha who want you to attend the ceremony, " she explained..

"Oh my God, what happened to him, he didn't say anything when I called him yesterday? " I asked..

"Nothing serious, don't worry! " she claimed but I was not convinced. I took out my phone and dialled his number..

Hello Chacha!

How are you my baby?

Seriously! Your health is not good and you are asking me. Tell me how are you feeling now, should I go there?

Aree breath first! You call me na, that's enough. I will be okay don't worry!

This is so bad! Why didn't you inform me yesterday?

Leave about my health, just tell me you are going tomorrow or not..

But why me? Of course I will attend but if you guys get the award ,which I really want, it should be you all who should go to receive it. I will clap for you..

I too want it , but see the situation is not in our favour . I told bhabi to go but she denied. So I want you to go.

But chacha -

No more discussion. Bye.

He cut the call, I looked at my Mom helplessly.

"Their will be so many people, I can't go yarr. Why don't you say your son to attend the event? " I asked her keeping my phone aside..

"Because after them you are the one who deserve this, " I got startled hearing bhai's word. He came and sat in front us.

" You know! You were here in their tough time, you have gone through the struggle with them, so it should be you who will receive the award. And I am hundred percent sure they will get the award tomorrow, " he spoke. Mom agreed with him .

"Don't worry I will accompany you, " he muttered, I looked at Mom helplessly.

"Please come with us at least, " I pleaded her, but she shook her head.

"I am not feeling good , so it will be better if I stay here, " she mumbled ..

"Fine! " I too agreed because they won't listen to me in this topic no matter how much I argue..

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Next day evening

"You are really looking gorgeous, Mishti! " Rashi bhabi gave a complement to me, I smiled. How I wish Mom and Chacha Chachi to receive the award, but it's not happening.

"Are you sure you can walk on this heel? " bhabi arched her brows at me , I chuckled and nodded.

I like wearing heels, not because it increase my height artificially but it boost my confidence.. I again looked at the mirror for the last time, as nervousness started raising inside me..

Bhabi has done my hair and make up today, so I was looking preety good but the confidence on my face was missing. Both Mom and bhabi will stay here in home, mom forced bhabi to join us but she denied. I was angry at bhai as he didn't force mom to attend the event.

I mean from yesterday, it was only me who's trying to convince her , bhai did not put even one percent effort. I was so confused at his behavior.

Bhabi and me went to downstair. Bhai wearing his three piece suit was waiting for me. I went to Mom and hugged her. "All the best! " she whispered knowing my nervousness. "I will miss you, " I muttered..

Bhai and I both got inside the car, he was looking more nervous than me. It's been thirty minutes in the car, he was driving, I was just enjoying the night view, silence felt right until I decided to ask him my question..

"Why you didn't convince mom to attend the event? " I asked, he gazed at me and then at road.

I was expecting no reply from him and he proved it. I too fixed my gaze on the dark road being annoyed and nervous..

"Mr Aaryan Agarwal is too attending the event, " bhai uttered breaking the silence. I frozed at my place, eyes still stuck on the road. I have not seen him after Mom's divorce. I felt breathless all of a sudden.

(Aryan Agarwal- their father)

I felt bhai's warm palm over my knuckles, I looked at him, he was nervous too.. I licked my lips and took a deep breath. But nothing helped.

"I know what you are going through, nothing different in my case too. But hold yourself, it's our day to shine! " he uttered pressing my palm. I just gave a nod.

We both reached outside the event, bhai parked the car.. There were so many police and guards and media people.. As we both came out of the parking three to four guard surrounded us as the media rushed towards us..

Bhai held my hand tightly and we both got inside. My throat became dry getting so much unwanted attention all of a sudden. Everyone know that I am Maanvi Agarwal's daughter as Mom keep posting our pictures on internet. But I had never faced media before, so felt little nervous..

(Maanvi Agarwal- her mom)

The guards were doing some formalities in the entrance , it was a bigg hall.. Bhai came to me holding one water bottle. He was looking dashing today. I drunk a little water and gave him the bottle.

"We should go, " he mumbled and we both started walking.. Bhai bumped with someone and the bottle fell on the ground. "I am sor-" he stopped in middle as the man turned towards us . Of course I was making myself ready for this moment from the time bhai had informed me but it's too soon.

His eyes filled with tears seeing bhai, he forwarded his trembling hand to touch his cheek but bhai took a step back. Bhai was trying his best to keep his face straight, my eyes almost teared up seeing my father after fourteen years.

I still try to find my faults of his behavior towards me, I always crave for his love,his attention. Everytime he used to come from office I used to run to him but he just pull my cheeks and hug bhai. I used to cry for this till some age, but then I made myself understand that he just love me but don't show it..

My eyes were on him, he shifted his gaze from bhai to me and I became weak all over again. The love in his face turned into disguise seeing me, my heart broke into billions of pieces. Fourteen years has been passed but the hate for me is still same.

Bhai intertwined our hand and pulled me closure, I soaked my tears before it could come out of my eyes. A girl who seems just 11 or 12 years old came and intertwined her hand with him. I looked at him confusingly..

"Mom is waiting for us dad, let's go, " she uttered.

"Coming princess! " saying they both left.

The world just stopped for me, I left bhai's hand. DAD? My stomach twisted in pain, I felt a huge lump inside my chest. My heart just came to my throat, I was still trying process ..

He has moved on! A wife! A daughter?!

I looked at bhai whose eyes were on the floor, his expression were saying that he knew about it..

"Is.... Is he married? That girl.... his daughter? " I asked holding his hand. He blew some air from his mouth and nodded.

"You knew it, " I muttered, tears rolled down my cheek.

"That's why I didn't want Mom to be here. Because she can't handle it. I know she has moved on from him , but the pain is still there. May be she still thinks about him, they f*cking had a love marriage. She used to think him as her soulmate, her happily ever after, her better half. No matter how strong she has become, she can't control herself seeing him with any other woman, " bhai said being restless..

Tears were dropping from his eyes. I dragged him to a corner and made him seat on a chair and rubbed his back..

He got up suddenly, I looked at him blankly. "That pathetic business man really doesn't deserve these tears, " he urged clenching his jaw. I nodded my head.

"And you! Don't feel bad for him, you are an angel. We love you and will always be there by your side. I know I don't have any rights to say this , but from now your brother will not let you cry, I will not let you feel alone for this, " he said holding my cheeks in his both palm..

How I was dying to hear those words from him! I wiped my tears and gave him a smile.

"All the best, " he showed his thumb.

"You too! " I mumbled..

The outside crowd started shouting all of a sudden, we both snapped at the entrance. Some people entered inside, too many guards were surrounding them, media almost broke the gate and came inside, the noise blew my mind.

Somehow police controlled the situation and the guards too left giving me the clear view. My mouth formed into O shape seeing three Rajvansh brothers there.

They were looking like three gangsters coming after a war. The dominance they were radiating is insane.. I gulped.. Through three of them were looking drop dead gorgeous but my eyes were on Abir.

"They will definitely going grab one award today, " bhai was looking confident. I sighed..

They were little far from us, it's only us who had seen them, they must have no idea about my arrivals here..

Bhai and I both entered inside the venue.  So many people inside it, high standard walk, rich clothes, powerful laugh, definitely full of business men. Bhai and we both took our seat. I looked at the back where people in simple outfits were sitting.

"They are the workers of the companies, " bhai answered before I asked him... There were so many round table and chairs were around the table..

A big stage and one big screen above it.. My eyes shifted from the screen to entrance as the brothers made their entry. Someone stopped them at the middle.

Abir was standing just in front of me. His lips parted a little and he laughed throwing his head back and here I fell for that daammnn smile. He was looking way too happy today. I almost stopped breathing as they made their way towards us..

I kept my both the palm on my face and looked at the carpet. As some high quality perfume reached my nostrils and faded I realized they just passed by me. I looked up and closed it again seeing bhai's amusing look at me. I totally forgot about him..

He twisted his tongue and raised his eyebrows at me. "Do you know them? " he asked..

"Wh.. Whom! " I stammered.

"You very well know about whom I am asking, "  he muttered with a smile. I bit my inner cheeks to keep my face straight.

"Okay! Don't bite your cheeks, I won't ask anything about them ! " he chuckled and pulled my cheeks. A smile formed on my face seeing the old Aarav Agarwal again who used to pull my legs..

Mr Agarwal came with his family and sat just beside our table. His wife was looking young and beautiful. I felt a share pain in my heart for some reasons..

I moved my gaze from him to the stage as the event started.. First they gave some speech regarding business and worldwide growth.

After sometime the award giving ceremony too started. Every time they announce a name for an award, their face flash on the big screen and spot light fall on them. I started breathing fast, because the same will happen with me if we will get the award..

Bhai placed his hand on my trembling hand.. "You know! Mr Agarwal is too nominated in the same category. But I am sure we will get this award, before coming here I have observed all the outgrowth of both the company . Both the company are almost same but there is little difference of one to two percent, so get ready, " bhai whispered.

"How can you be so sure? " he seemed over confident, which is not good at all. Expecting something is okay but not to this level.. He didn't not say anything but just blinked his eyes in assurance..

"Hey look! Rajvansh are definitely going to grab this award, " bhai almost got excited. I raised my eyebrows at him .

"Because this is an International award and no one can touch the reach they have. From the day the three brother has joined the company , it has touched the sky level success. And moreover Abir Rajvansh was staying in abroad so it helped a lott, " he mumbled.

Hmm.. Soha was telling me about Abir staying in Paris, of course it would have been little easy for him to spread their business world wide.

This time too bhai was looking over confident. I was biting my tongue being restless. I snapped at the stage as they announced 'Rajvansh group of companies ' and the whole crowd filled with whistle and claps.

The category was 'Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year '

The spot light fell on them and they were on the big screen. I was super happy for them.. Bhai got up from his seat and started clapping for them, most of the business men were standing and cheering for them.

But I being totally scared just clap sitting on my place, but I was really happy for them. One person gave them the award, Abir was standing in the middle . There was no nervousness or fear in there eyes.

Abir was wearing a white round shaped spectacle. He very well know how to make girl drool over him..

They were standing like it's just an casual  meeting. One by one gave some speech regarding their success, but my eyes were stuck on Abir's every movement.

He was looking something really different today, but yes in a good way. May be I had never seen the business man in him which was clearly visible today..

They left the stage and sat on their previous place. Whole Rajvansh family was there expect Sekhar uncle. He should have been here, after all he was handling the company alone before the brothers.

Bhai took my palm in his hand, I gasped..

"Just 5 to 6 minutes left, they will announce our award! "

"How did you know? " I asked him.

"One of my friend is their on backstage! " he answered..

"Do they know the results too? " I asked him being curious.

"Of course not! " he replied, I nodded..

I started breathing fast, my head was spinning, I started feeling weak all over again. I was  at the verge of getting a nervous breakdown.

"Listen ! " bhai muttered, I blinked at him as I felt a huge lump in my throat.

" Just remember all the struggle which Chacha and our family went through to build it. And for us, he is more than our father so keep it inside your mind and go to receive the award as his daughter. The confidence should be on your face, " he said the last line looking at Mr Aryan Agarwal ( their father) . I took a deep breath, my nail digging on my palm, the sweat started forming on my palm even it was cold weather..

"Walk like a Queen, you don't need a crown today, just a little bit of confidence and a small smirk with little smile on your lips, " he again tried to boost me. I was just nodding his head.

Venture Capitalist of the Year

It was the category where our company was nominated, my chest tightened, bhai closed his eyes , pressing his hand above mine..

"Today Mr Agarwal will get to know that, You are an angel, you were never a bad luck for us. You were, are and will always be our good luck, " bhai muttered under his breathe.. I blew some air to pacify myself..

My gaze fell on Mr Agarwal who was looking confident as my brother. Both are same, first let the host announce the winner.

I was sitting, crushing my both leg, one above other knee. I was shaking my feet constantly from the beginning..

And the award goes to -

I became so nervous that I felt like I will vomit anytime soon. Bhai tightened his hold around my palm.

And the award goes to Mr. Agarwal.

My eyes snapped at the big screen as the spot light fell on my father and his face flashed on big screen.

I looked down, bhai loosened his hold around me..

A big disappointment crept on my face seeing the smirk on Mr Agarwal lips.

So please welcome Ms Mishti Agarwal to receive the award as Mr Aayush Agarwal (her chacha) could not come here due to his health issues..

I stopped breathing, I felt the ground beneath me started disappearing as the spot light fell on me and me and my brother were on the big screen.. Bhai got up from his seat and started clapping for me.

Tf! They didn't give a moment for me to process and digest the thing. Our company actually won. Goosebumps erected on my whole body as I stood up.. Mr Agarwal's face was full of anger, a smirked formed on my lips. Bhai hugged me and whispered all the best.

As I started walking , the photographer started capturing the moment. I flipped my hair gently with a smile as I passed by Mr Agarwal . My heel was giving me another level of confidence. With a smile and looking up I kept my feet on the stair. It was indeed a proud moment for me..

The crowd started clapping and shouting..

But the moment I reached on the stage, fear started engulfing me seeing the mass crowd. I felt like I will stop breathing there and will die. My toes curled inside my sandal. I was really praying God to form an earthquake, so that I will run from here, literally!

I didn't show the fear on my face, it was hard but somehow I did it.

I could see Rajvansh family standing on their place and clapping for me but I didn't make an eye contact with anyone.. Bhai was near the stage clicking my photos and gave me a smile..

A lady , in her 50s , gave me one certificate frame and a trophy, a smile formed on my lips as I took it from her. The host handed me the mic, I bit my inner cheeks as it was the time for me to say something. I smiled at him and held the mic.

All became silent making my heart pulse decrease.

First of all, I want to Congratulate my Chacha for grabbing this prestigious award. You really deserve every bit of success. Some years before when we had to go through the downfall, the way you stood up again , the way you never gave up on anything, it led you to here. I am really blessed that I got an opportunity to receive this honorable award. You are more like a father to me, my mentor , my world and everything. Your daughter is so proud of you , keep growing and keep making us proud .. I love you. Thank you.

I handed the mic to the host and he shook his hand with me. Keeping a smile on my face I left the stage, bhai was standing near the stairs. He forwarded his hand, I kept my hand over his.

As I removed my feet from the last stair he took me in his embrace, the photographer clicked our photos. We broke the hug and headed towards our place and finally the spot light shifted from us to someone else.

As Rajvansh family were sitting behind us, they all congratulate me except Mr Abir Rajvansh. He was busy in his phone. Sam came to me and hugged me, " Congratulations, " she shook her hand with bhai.

"You know what! When you were walking to the stage you actually gave a business woman aura, my God how sexy your walk was, literally I was totally in shock seeing you, " she mumbled being excited.. I smiled at her.

I and bhai both sat on our previous place, my legs were still shaking. "I was scared about the heel thing , I was praying God for this only, what if you will fall! "  bhai blabbered making me chuckled.

Finally I took a deep breath as the moment got over, everything went well..

"We should go now, because in last moment the crowd won't let us go, " bhai said, I nodded.

We both got up, Sam came to me, "Are you both leaving? " she asked I nodded. I hugged her saying a bye. Neither they nor we interacted more with each other as the camera were every where and the media don't take a second to make up a story and put it on magazine.

Bhai held my hand as we both made our way to exit. The media again gathered around us, but with the help of the guard finally we both reached at the parking spot.

Bhai opened the door for me and I got inside. Today it was a good day so I kept my anger aside and talked in a good way with him. But I won't accept him before knowing the reason behind everything happened in past, no matter how much time he take..

We reached home near about 2.00 AM. Mom and bhabi were wide awake. Mom was super happy, when we both reached home she was watching the video of me receiving the award in loop..

"Now I am regretting for not going there, seriously, " she pouted but my face dropped as it reminded me of Mr Agarwal. Mom had come out of the trauma but deep down she's still processing. Bhai was looking tensed too.

We both described our experience and they both were listening to us like they are living the moment. But we skipped Mr Agarwal thing and said everything to Mom.

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(The next day night)

Abir :)

We all came here to Mishti's house as Sam pleaded. But Ramu uncle was there only, Mishti was coming from Agarwal villa. We all were sitting around the bonfire , gossiping about last night.

I was way too amazed to see Mishti there. I knew she was nervous but she didn't let it come out, and the way she walked to the stage I too got shock for a second. That was not the Mishti I had seen. She was walking like she dominate the world and yesterday she was looking breath taking.

I could not control myself from capturing the moment when she received the award. But when she came to us I kept my face on the phone, because I did not understand what to say to her.

I looked at the gate as I heard the car horn sound, Mishti came inside. But my smile faded seeing Rohan with her. That man went to pick her from Agarwal house!? My mood got ruined seeing that man, I literally lost all the excitement.

"I am sorry guys for making you wait, " saying she sat beside Sam. Rohan sat between bhai and Sahil. Sahil was giving me teasing smile which I ignored.

We all were playing Dumb charade before Mishti come. So all continued to play as Mishti joined. My eyes fell on Rohan who was looking at Mishti smiling like an idiot. I moved my gaze from him to her. She was laughing whole heartily .

Stop Laughing Like That, Anyone Will Fall For You. My inner voice screamed at her but who cares!

Excusing myself from there I went inside her house. It's better to ignore the scenario in front of me.

Ramu uncle were doing something in kitchen. I went inside it. The curry was already made. He placed the dough on a bowl. "Uncle, enough of your work. Now go and enjoy with them, I will make the chappatti, " I said him and took the bowl.

First he denied but I forced him so he left.. I started flattening the dough ball and turned on the flame and kept the tawa over it. I looked back as I heard some footsteps. Mishti was standing behind me.

"I will help you, " saying she stood in front of chula. I nodded keeping my face straight. But deep down I was happy.

She put the flattened dough on the tawa and then after that she put it on flame and then flipped. But the way she flipped the chappatti , it fell outside through the window.

I looked at her blankly and bit my lower lip to suppress my laugh. She made a pout and looked at me, it was hard for me to control the laugh after looking at her expression.

When I was new in these things, it used to happen with me too.

So there was nothing to feel embarrassed , but her expression were on point which took my every bit of soul to control my laugh.. I scratched my neck as she lowered the flame.

"We should reverse our work, " she pouted and I nodded.

I stood in her place and she started flattening the dough ball.. "It's not getting the round shape, " she pouted again.

"Wait let me help you, " saying I just stood beside her..

I kept my both the palm on her palm as she was holding the stick. She became conscious all of a sudden, I smiled at her..

Mishti ;)

"See! You have to do like this, " he instructed but only if anything got inside my head. His hot breath was falling on my neck. My chest was moving up and down due to our closeness, he nuzzled his nose on my hair, I closed my eyes and kept my head on his chest as he shifted his hand from my knuckles to elbow.

I could feel his heartbeat against my body. He tightened his hold around my both elbow, I took a deep breath. He blew some air making the hair strands fall on my cheeks, goosebumps aroused on my whole body.

We came out of our zone as his phone started ringing. He picked the call leaving my hand . I cursed myself as I was totally embarrassed. Like what will I do? He dominate me in a worst way possible..

"I have to go, " he muttered..

"Umm, I will make kheer, so will I keep it for you? I mean if you can come then-" I blurted. Then of course I regretted for saying this.

First he looked at me and then nodded his head. "I will be little late, but I will definitely come, " saying he left..

I started smiling unknowingly. As he left kaka came. Making round chappatti was a tough things so I again reversed it. And this time I stayed little careful. And finally we both did the chappatti. Then I started making kheer, I have made it two times before , but it didn't come out that well.

I just hope it will taste good today as everyone will eat it today.. I made the kheer with the help of Kaka. Everyone sat on the dining hall, kaka and I served the food for everyone..

The curry was really tasty as everyone were praising, I smiled at kaka. It was time for kheer, I poured it in small bowls and kaka served it.

I was little nervous but they liked it. Everyone took some kheer again , but Rohan asked for the fourth time. But there was a little kheer left on the bowl, and I had already told Abir to come.

"Actually Rohan sorry! There is no more kheer left, " I lied though I didn't want . "Next time I will make more for you, " I managed the situation and he smiled..

Finally they all left , I kept the plates on basin. I put kheer in two bowl, one for Kaka and another for Abir.

"Chacha! Do your dinner, I will do after some time, " I said to him but he denied..
But I made him agree.

I sat on the couch silently as the time was 10.30PM and Abir was still not there. Did he forget?

There was so many thoughts going inside my head. Chacha finished his dinner, I started cleaning the kitchen and he washed the dishes.. I sighed..

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