Abir:)

Me colliding with her again and again was never a coincidence.. It is destined.. She's the one , my past, my present and my future.. She's my forever! And it's a fact..

The light of dawn seeped into my room. I rubbed my bleary eyes and walked to the terrace . There was a pearly glow in the sky.

A new day, A new hope!

Yesterday, when she asked us to be friend, my little hope got strengthened. And the best part was she took the first step. Things are finally going on its right path..

She's struggling with her own feelings, but deep down she too know what she feels for me.. I didn't say anything when she asked me about the dare things, because I don't want to rush in anything between us. Let her know what I feel for her, without me telling to her.

I came out of my zone when Mom came to terrace with my morning coffee. But it's not as usual. Everyday she greeted me with a hug, kiss on my cheek, little talks, but today she just kept the cup on the table and turned around. But before she could go, I held her palm.

"Good morning Mammmmmiiiiiii, " I added extra sweetness in my voice. I know why she's angry on me.

"Morning, " she replied casually, I pulled her in my embrace, placing a kiss on her temple.  I made her sit on the sofa, she turned her gaze away from me.

"Now you won't even look at your son, " I muttered, sitting on the floor, putting my head on her lap.

"Don't talk to me, " she mumbled  .. I made a pout ..

"Sorry na! You would have panicked if I would have told you anything, that's why I didn't tell anything, " I tried to make her understand, she sighed. I looked up hearing her sob, "Mom yarr! Don't start the day like this, slap me again but don't cry, it hurts me when you cry for me, " I wiped her tears, her nose became red..

"That's why you keep hiding things from me. Hide everything but atleast these things? You brothers went out of India without telling me, did I say anything to you? You guys have girlfriends but I didn't have any idea about that, did I say anything? You guys do night outs, go to clubs do whatever you want, but don't tell me anything, do I say anything to you? But atleast this? When your life is in danger.. Your dad too hid things from us, and you know what happened.. "she yelped, cupping my cheeks..

She had points but situation was like that, so no one of us wanted to tell her, she would have freaked out for sure.

" This was last time, I won't hide anything serious from you , promise, " I said holding her hand, she rolled her eyes at me, " Fine! Deep down I know you are going to break your promise soon, but let it be.. Today it's your bhai's engagement, we should enjoy rather than discussing all this, " she said to which I nodded and stood up..

All my brothers and Aaru came to terrace one by one, with their coffee. Mom left terrace, they all sat on the sofa.. I glanced at my phone, yesterday I had called Saanvi but she didn't pick up neither called me back.

"What's your girlfriend doing? She didn't call me? " I asked to bhai, to which he chuckled..

"She's angry on you. From the last few days you didn't give her any attention, and you know your best friend very well, how she reacts when you ignore her, " he uttered, I blinked my eyes repeatedly. I knew something like this gonna happen.

Better late than never.. A idea came to my mind to lift her mood, so that she won't ignore me in the engagement night or I won't have to roam behind her the whole time. I told everyone about my plan and they nodded except Sahil. I gave a look to him.

"Bhai yarr! I am not going anywhere, let me take some rest, " he said lazily, stretching his body. I nodded my head then looked at bhai.

"This month! No pocket money, no bike, no car, no outing, no fast food, no cinema tickets, no friends, and no party! " I announced with a smirk plastered on my lips, his jaw dropped hearing me..

"I am always on duty Sir! Your wish is my command.. " he said standing up , giving a salute , I let out a chuckle and all burst out laughing. It's fun to blackmail him and moreover without him nothing feels exciting. He is the best entertainer among us , of course with a disobedient brain.

It's 6:30 only. Saanvi must be sleeping. Before she wake up we all will reach her house, bhai won't join us.. As he will be here in Puja.

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After taking bath, I wore something decent. Sameer have arranged everything.. Keeping my phone in my pocket, I came out of my bedroom, not before setting my hairs.. Just when I came out, Sam went passing me. I waved my hand but she was on a call so didn't notice me..

I turned left hearing Mishti's voice.. She was coming from Sam's room, she was even busy in talking with someone in phone. She was wearing a plane saree and her hair was tied in a bun, which I hate . But it seems she is going to college..

"Yes Sir! I will manage it, " she said to someone, I blocked her path and stood in front of her. She stopped but her gaze was on her nail ..

"Sir! I have completed that work. Don't worry about it, we both are going to college now, " saying she cut the call and looked at me.

"You both are going college today? " I asked and she nodded. I was thinking to take both of them with me.

"Actually one of the Administrative officer will visit our college today, we both need to be present there, " she said hurriedly ..

"Oh.. " ..I went closer to her, wrapping my hand around her, I hugged her pressing my face on her shoulder blade.. Yesterday hug was not enough, I tightened my arms around her and nuzzled my face more. I felt her tiny hands on my back.

Only one hug of her can reduce so much stress , it makes my heart so light. I broke the hug as Sam called her from downstair.. I took a glance at her face, she still feel nervous around me, I smiled and she looked down..

"I need to go, " saying she rushed towards downstair. I stood near the railing, my gaze was fixed on her. Chachi gave her a glass of juice, after taking it she made her way towards the door. But before going she looked back towards me , then turned around in a second when she realized my eyes were on her only..

The smile on my face widen, I brushed my hair grinning..

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Sameer and me started playing dhol, Aaru was playing her guitar and Sahil was playing trumpet , in front of Saanvi's house. Someone opened the door hearing the loud noise, I smiled, she was her mom.. Seeing us her face got brightened and she let us come inside ..

Saanvi's father stood up seeing us, there were some others family members too.. We were playing our respective instruments until Saanvi came, our hands stopped seeing her. My jaw almost touched the ground..

She came wearing a saree, a traditional saree. We all were equally shocked. First thing she rarely wear saree and second it was a proper traditional saree.. We came here to surprise her but she surprised us..

"Your in-laws are here, come! " aunty said to her sweetly. Hearing the word in-laws my heart fluttered in happiness. When I was in 5th class, I came to her home for the first time. From introducing me as her friend to in-law, we came really a long way. It still feels like yesterday, everything has changed, of course in a beautiful way. Keeping the dhol on the floor, I went to her and hugged her..

"Sorry! " I apologized, holding my both ears. First she kept her face straight, then pouted. I again apologized through my eyes and she smiled. "Why did you all stop? Start the music, " she said in a loud tone.

They started the music, I dragged her to the middle and started dancing with her. Even in saree she managed to match her steps with mine.. One by one everyone joined us. She was smiling and giggling throughout the dance, and seeing her happy I too became happy.

"We are so lucky, my daughter is going to your house, " aunty confessed looking at us, she became little emotional.

"No! We are lucky that she's coming to our home, she was already a part of my family, but from today she will be officially our family member, " I said with a smile. Saanvi was smiling looking down.

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Mishti :)

It was such a hetric day. My legs are paining due to standing for straight 6 hours. After the officer left, Principal called all of us for a meeting. A four hour long meeting it was. I am thankful to God that I didn't go to Canada. Otherwise my job would been in danger..

I went to my rent house to take a bath. Now I am standing in front of Rajvansh house, admiring the beauty. It's already 6:30 pm. Some workers were running from here to there. I had already sent my today's outfit with Sam as I will change here..

I went inside, it was so chaotic. Just when I took my feet on the first stair, Meera Aunty stopped me.

"Can you please give this to Abir, " Aunty pleaded forwarding a bag to me.

"Yeah! Sure, " saying I took the bag from her.

His name reminded me of morning's scenario. Out of nowhere he just came and hugged me. It took me seconds to come out of my zone and hugged him back. Don't know what happened to him today, but now I need a hug too. His hug is like a medicine to me, it can reduce my bodypain so that I can enjoy the engagement night.

Am I getting too comfortable? Or asking too much? Who cares! I want what I want. If he can hug me, then why can't I. Friends can hug each other..

I entered in his room, I guess I have forgotten manners. I should knock before entering.. He was not in the room. The room was quite dark, because the light was off. But the outside light was making things visible for me..

After putting the bag on his bed, when I turned around my gaze fell on him, but it took me a second to turn back again, because he's shirtless..

"Umm.. Aunty sent this, " I said pointing at the bag.

"Why are you behaving like you are seeing me like this for the first time? " I heard his husky voice just from behind. My heart was pounding against my chest. I gasped for air..

"I need to go, " saying I made my way towards the door, but he stopped me calling my name. I looked at the mirror and relived seeing him wearing his shirt. He came near to me and I turned around.

My back was hitting the dressing table.. He placed his one hand at my side on the table and bent down a little, making my heart skipping a bit. His another hand went to my back and removed the clip from my hair, which made my hairbun untied and my hairs fell on my back.

He let his fingers trail on my hair, his soft yet rich cologne touched my nostrils making my breath away. Did he stop me only to untie my hairs? I licked my dried lips, and his chocolaty orbs fell on my lips . I cursed myself for doing that.

Putting another hand at my other side, he leaned towards me. I clutched my saree tightly. All of a sudden the air-conditioner made me feel more cold.. His burning gaze was fixed on my eyes.. My breath stopped in my throat when he brought his face more near to my face, decreasing the distance between our lips.

"Friends don't do this... " somehow I managed to speak. He stopped and a smirk appeared on his light pink lips.

"Friends don't do what? " he asked arching his brows, then took a perfume from the dressing table which was placed behind me..

"I was just taking my perfume, " saying he spread the perfume all over upper his body, the room got filled with the fragrance of his rich perfume..

"You were saying something na? Friends don't do what? Wait! Oh My God, what were you thinking, what was I doing? " his words made me flushed, I looked down biting my inner cheeks.

When he said he will annoy me forever, he meant it..

"I think I should go, " saying I turned around to go but holding me from my elbow he pulled me and my tiny body bumped on his tone muscular chest. I could feel the heat coming out of his body, his thin shirt was doing nothing.. Twisting my hand from my elbow, he put my hand at my back, pressing me more onto him.

Shiver ran down my spine when my eyes met with his hazel brown eyes.. He bent down a little and brought his face near to my ear. I clutched his shirt tightly due to the proximity which just developed between us..

"We can be great friends, but we can never be just friends, " he whispered in his husky voice, emphasizing the word 'just friend' , his lips brushed on my ears.. Butterflies started jumping in my stomach when I understood the meaning of his words.. I started feeling suffocate because he had taken my breath away..

"Let me go... " I murmured looking down, not wanting to stare at those eyes which blow my mind..

"Who's stopping you then, " his voice reached my ears and then I realized his hands were in his pant pockets, it was only me who was standing near to him clutching his shirt in my hands.

Hurriedly I took my hands back in embarrassment and left his room , before he could stop me again. I placed my palm above my chest, trying to breath normally. Letting out a thick air from my mouth, I entered in Sam's room.

When my gaze fell on Saanvi di, my jaw almost touched the carpet. She was looking so gorgeous, in an off-white gown. She was carrying the heavy gown so gracefully..

"You are looking gorgeous, " I muttered, going near to her, she smiled looking down..

"You are not ready yet, get ready fast! " she said to me, I nodded. Abir Rajvansh wasted my all time. Cleaning my face properly, I came out of the bathroom..

"Sam can you do my make-up? " I asked, then realized she was struggling with her dress..

"Wait! I will do it, " Saanvi di said but I shook my head.. 

"It's your engagement, how can you help me, it's okay I will manage, " saying I sat in front of the mirror..

"Don't worry about that, you don't need much make up. So it will take very less time, " she mumbled and turned my chair towards her. I was about to deny but she was adamant..

"It's done! " she said with a smile..

"Thank you, " I muttered and turned around to take a glance of me on the mirror. She really did a great job.. She had added a little red blush on my cheeks which will turn into dark red once I will come under Abir's gaze. And I know this..

I said both of them to look away ,  so that I can wear my lehenga . No matter how comfortable I get with someone, I can't change my clothes in front of them. They both chuckled and did what I say. It was a simple legenga, so didn't take much time to wear..

Adjusting the churni, I looked myself and my face dropped. This was not how I expected myself to look like. I pouted.

"Wao! You are looking so pretty, " both the girls said in union, but I was not satisfied with their answer  .. I don't care much about my looks, but umm of course I want to look good.. I wore a matching necklace and a pair of earing..  Di left the room as Aunty called her.. Sam helped me in styling my hair, I did a ponytail and left some strands of hair opened at my front side.

"Perfect! " she muttered, I gave her a faint smile.. I wore bangles in my hands and put my phone in my lehenga pocket..

Sam and I went to lawn where the engagement will occur. My eyes sparkled seeing the decorations. It was giving totally rich vibes. So many guests have already arrived. Bhai and di will come after sometime, in a grand way of course!!

In the crowd, my eyes moved from here to there, in search of that one person who was no where to find.. "Looking for him? " Sam said pointing towards her left. I shifted my gaze towards that direction and my heart almost came to my throat. He was looking extremely dashing, like extremely, with that  pinkish red shirt and black pant.

As always his upper two bottoms were opened, giving a perfect view of his toned chest. I gasped, but looked away realizing Sam's gaze on me. "No, I was not looking for him.. I was searching Aarushi, " I muttered, she chuckled.. Abir had not seen me as he was talking with someone.

I went where Sahil and Aaru were standing. They both were looking beautiful as always.. Good looks run in Rajvansh blood, all looks so beautiful..

Seeing the musicians, I remembered Abir had sent me a video today, a couple dance video it was. He said me that we both will dance on that, they have planned to give a small surprise to bhai and di. We all will dance in one song, but they have divided the part. And I am too nervous seeing the crowd..

I was playing with my dupatta when Sameer bhai came to me, waving his hand, I smiled politely. "Come with me, " saying he dragged me with himself. I became nervous when he made me stood in front of Abir, his eyes were on his phone screen.

Realizing someone's presence he looked up and our eyes met. "Hii.. " I said awkwardly.

"Hello.. " he muttered. What a formal conversation!!

Bhai stared at both of us with an weird expression..

"Wait! Let me introduce .. Abir, she's Mishti, Mishti Agarwal, Sam's friend and now ours too. And Mishti, he is Abir, Abir Rajvansh, Sam's brother and of course ours! " he said in a sarcastic tone, Abir rolled his eyes.

"What is this hii hello? Like you both don't know each other? " bhai said gritting his teeth. I again got busy with my dupatta.

"So what you want us to talk? " Abir said to him, bhai shifted his position from my side to his side and put his hand around Abir's neck.

"So tell me, how is she looking today? Umm pretty? " he asked pointing at me, I shut my eyes, he is making me more awkward.

"Hmm.. Pretty! " he said casually. I didn't give a dammn to their conversation.

"Which type of pretty? Like moon, like flower or like Katrina? " he asked to Abir, I squeezed my eyes, which type of question is this?

"Like home! " he replied, his words made the butterflies in my stomach alive. I looked up and my eyes met with his hazel eyes which were admiring me, a genuine smile was on his face. My heart skipped so many beats. Home? Did he just say home?

Hearing bhai's fake cough, I again looked down, trying to hid my idiotic smile. I felt my cheeks getting warm up.

Deewana kar raha hai
Tera roop sunehra
Musalsal khal raha
Mujhko ab ye sehra
Bata ab jaayein
Toh jaayein kahaan

Sahil started singing, coming to us. God these siblings have planned to tease the hell out of me.

"Ahem ahem! " both the brothers coughed, I rolled my eyes.

"Sam is waiting for me, I am going to her, " I gave a lame excuse so that I can escape from there  .

"Oooooooooo" Sahil and bhai said in union, and laughed. Biting my inner cheeks, I went to Sam before turning into a red tomato. They both were clicking some pics, I joined them. I guess after 4 months I am wearing a Lehenga, last time I wore it in Soha's marriage. Wait Soha!

"Hey, won't Soha come today? I mean have you invited her? " I asked to Sam, she shook her head.

"We have invited her, but she can't join us as she's currently in London. And Ram bhai have no time, but she said she will come to marriage, " I pouted. After her marriage I haven't met her, I had called her sometimes but I miss her. I thought today I will get a chance to meet her..

I looked back , where the brothers were standing. So many people have joined them. They must be their friends. Even having so many beautiful girls as his friends, Abir is still single? I mean his brothers have girlfriends from college days, even Sam have a boyfriend..

But he doesn't have a girlfriend! He doesn't seem this much innocent .. I got startled feeling his fingers around my wrist. When did he come to me?

"Come with me, " Abir said dragging me with himself, but I stopped.

"Where? " I asked, raising my brows.

"Come, I will introduce you to my friends! " he muttered, my eyes widen. No way I am going to them. I will become too conscious if I will get so much attention at once.

"No please! " I muttered, he arched his one brow up.

"I am not comfortable, don't force me, " I mumbled, he sighed and nodded..

Everyone started clapping. We both turned around, our smile brightened seeing bhai and di.. Holding each other's hand they made their entry towards the stage.. All the siblings gathered near them and shouted in excitement.. The surrounding got filled with firecrackers sound and lightening. Flower petals were falling on them..

They both were absolutely looking gorgeous together. We all stopped clapping as they reached the stage. The photographers started clicking their pics.

(Their outfit)

Sekhar uncle and di's father hugged each other. They both exchanged the ring. I palmed my both ears as these siblings started shouting. It gave me a feel like I am in a movie theater.. All were so happy and excited.. If I would have gone to Canada then I would have missed this pleasant evening..

They both sat on their seat, which was placed in the middle.. Abir came to me, "Are you ready for the dance? " he asked, I sighed.

"Why we both are going to do a couple dance? " I muttered, it's little awkward for me.

"Friends can dance as a couple too. Even Sameer will dance with Sam and Sahil with Aaru, " he replied, I just gave a nod..

"Wohhhooooo! " Abir shouted as Sahil and Aaru went to the stage, the music started playing in the background. I started feeling nervous as our part of performance song came near.

"Don't take so much stress, you just have to enjoy, it's not a competition here, no one is going to judge you, " Abir said pressing my palm , trying to comfort me. I smiled faintly.. Abir dragged me towards the stage as the part of song started..

(Watch this video for better experience 🌚)

As we started dancing all his siblings started shouting, including bhai and di.. It was just a one minute dance but I was too energetic due to the vibe. We left the stage after our part and then Sameer bhai and Sam came..

"You were nervous for no reason, you danced so well, " Abir whispered standing near me. I was smiling ear to ear until Sahil came with a teasing expression on his face..

Some friends of them too danced, and her family members too. I was watching all of the dance, sitting silently on a chair.. Abir was sitting behind me, but he was busy in talking with Aaru.

Our eyes snapped towards stage hearing Sameer bhai's announcement..

"As you all know Abir is really a good singer among us. So I request Abir to sing a song, Abir please come to the stage, please put your hands together to welcome him, " bhai announced . Abir's jaw dropped, he was not looking prepare at all.. Sahil handed him his guitar, he was grinning. Abir gave him a scary look, but he didn't have any choice.. All started clapping for him, holding his guitar he went to stage.

Sameer bhai hurriedly left the stage seeing Abir. Aaru and Sam were giggling. He dragged a chair from the corner and sat on it, stretching his one leg. The musician started playing their respective instruments after Abir started playing his guitar..

Kaise bataaun tujhe ki dil mera kya keh raha
Rahe na faasle ye jo hai apne darmiyaan

Ho...
Kaise bataaun tujhe ki dil mera kya keh raha
Rahe naa faasle ye jo hai apne darmiyaan

He sang fixing his gaze on me.. It was one of my favorite song.. He closed his eyes during the music time..

tere karib mai ho saku de de tu apni raja
paas bithau ye julf sawaru aur baho me le lu tujhe mai
hai dil ki ye khwahish ke sunle gujarish
aur de de tu khud ko mujhe

His eyes were conveying so many things to me. My heart was thumping against my chest..

"Why I feel like the song is dedicated to you? " I heard Sameer bhai, "It's nothing like that, " I replied.

"Then why is he staring at you while singing? " he asked, I rolled my eyes.

"It's because I am standing just in front of him," I said, he chuckled. "We will see that, " he replied.

tujhse mohabbat hui hai meri hai bas ye khata
tujhse mai dur rahu ye mujhko gawara kaha
mai tere sath me hi rahu chodu ye sara jaha
paas bithau ye julf sawaru aur baho me le lu tujhe mai
hai dil ki ye khwahish ke sunle gujarish
aur de de tu khud ko mujhe

He again sang those lines looking at me. I looked down as Sameer bhai was giving me teasing looks.. As he closed his eyes bhai dragged me with him where all his brothers and sisters were standing..

teri adao me dub lu dub lu mai tujhi me
ho jau tere itne karib ki mai dikhu ab tujhi me
paas bithau ye julf sawaru aur baho me le lu tujhe mai
hai dil ki ye khwahish ke sunle gujarish
aur de de tu khud ko mujhe

kaise batau tujhe ke dil mera kya kah raha

When he opened his eyelids, he got disappointed and it was clearly visible on his face. But he kept singing and moved his eyes in the crowd until he found me. And these siblings started laughing due to this. I must be looking like tomato..

Abir rolled his eyes and looked away.

"Even now you will say that? " Sameer bhai said hitting my shoulder, I didn't look at anyone of them because I was smiling like a fool. They all started coughing. Abir came to us after completing the song. And all of them again started coughing.

"You guys need medicine, " Abir said in a sarcastic tone..

Mishti stop blushing! Stop blushing. I said to myself but only if it could help. I need to watch some YouTube tutorials, How to stop blushing!

Bhai and di came to middle for couple dance. Some couples joined them too.. Sahil and Sam too went for dancing.

"Can I have a dance with my friend? " Abir asked forwarding his hand towards me. I was going to put my hand, but Sameer bhai held it.

"She will dance with me, " saying he dragged me with himself.

He is in a mood today.

Abir was dancing with Aarushi. Bhai kept his one hand on my shoulder and in another hand, he was holding my palm. He was giggling seeing Abir.

"Your friend is too desperate to dance with you, " he muttered and twirled me and left my hand. I bumped with Abir, my breath became uneven..

Tadpaye Mujhe Teri Sabhi Baatein…
Ek Baar Ay Deewani…
Jhootha Hi Sahi Pyaar To Kar…

He trailed his hand on my waist and held me tightly. I kept my one hand on his chest, intertwining our another hand we both were moving our body in a slow motion..

Main Bhooli Nahin Haseen Mulakaatein…
Bechain Karke Mujhko… Mujhse Yun Naa Pher Nazar…
Roothega Na Mujhse… Mere Saathiyan Yeh Vaada Kar…
Tere Bina Mushkil Hain…. Jeena Mera Mere Dil Mein…

I looked down not able to match his burning gaze. I bit my inner cheeks to get a grip on my hormones, who were lost their minds due to his soft touch on my bare waist..

"Look at me! " he said, it was like a command. I licked my dried lips and looked up. My heart melted when I stared at his hazel brown eyes. Shiver ran down my spine.

"You are looking beautiful today! " he mumbled, I just smiled in response.

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