Mishti :

I leaned on the door, I felt my heart in my throat.. My breathing was unusual.. I locked the terrace door and called my Chachi.. She picked up my call after two rings..

"Hello Chachi! "

- Yes bachha 

" Chachi! Why did not you refuse Meera Aunty's proposal that day?

- Why would I?

"What do you mean why would I? You knew na I am not ready for marriage.. "

- Yes I knew! But she came up with the proposal from their side na.. And I wanted you to find a partner for yourself, so when she asked to come to see you I agreed ..

" Atleast you could have asked me na! "

- For that I have already apologized to you.. Why are you dragging that old matter now? 

" You won't understand how uncomfortable it is for me, like I am not able to talk with him properly, the way I am doing it with Aadarsh bhai and Sameer bhai.. When they both are around me, I really feel nothing, but it's not same with Abir.. I don't know why.. "

- Mishti? What are you talking about? How do you know Aadarsh and Sameer.

" I am living in their house , "

- What? Why? You didn't inform us? Do your mom know?

" No she don't have any idea about this.. And please don't tell her.. I will tell you everything later.. "

- Are you okay na?

"No! Of course not... Do one thing, just call Meera Aunty and say that you don't like Abir so it's no from our side..

- Are you mad? You are in their house and I will say this to Meera Ji..

" God! Next time if you do this type of thing without asking then I won't spare you, "

- Sorry ! How many times will I apologize for this?

"Till I want.. Okay bye..

- Byee.. Take care..

I cut the call.. The fact that neither they have said anything nor we regarding the marriage proposal.. And it's making the situation worse for me.. I threw my phone on the bed and went to take bath..

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It was 7.30 PM.. I was getting ready. Aadarsh bhai has invited me, everyone of us were going to outside for dinner.. I denied at first but Sam forced me. So I had no other option ..I wore an off white dress.. I went to Sam's room as I couldn't zip it up.. She helped me with that thing..

I left my hair opened.. After applying lipstick and eyeliner, I held my vanity and came out of my room. Sam was waiting for me. We both headed towards door. I wore my heel.. She forgot her vanity in her room so she went to her room again..

I sat on a table which was placed near the shoe stand.. The four brothers were waiting for both us.. Aadarsh bhai was in a call, Sameer bhai and Sahil were busy in their conversation and Abir was sitting on his bullet..

That's when a girl came and stood in front of Abir, seeing her he got off the bike and hugged her.. Sam came and sat beside me and started wearing her shoe.. "Who is she? " I asked her pointing my fingers towards the girl..
She took a glance of her and smiled..

"She is Abir bhai's best friend, Saanvi di . Sameer bhai, Abir bhai and she were of same class. They all are childhood friends . She used to come to our house so Aadarsh bhai and I too became good friends of her. " she explained..

We both went to them.. Sam hugged Saanvi di.. "Hii Mishti ! I am Saanvi, " she introduced herself to me. "Hello!". We both shook our hand. It was a formal introduction..

She was elder than me, so I decided to address her as 'Dii'. As Sam too calls her Dii..

" So attention everyone! Saanvi di will go with Aadarsh bhai, Samaira di will go with Sameer bhai and Miss pretty lady will go with me, " Sahil made an announcement..

Sahil came smiling at me.. "Come Miss! " he said forwarding his hand. I chuckled.. I was about to put my hand on his hand when Abir pulled me towards him holding my elbow.. "Ouch" I groaned.. I glared at me..

"No way I am going to trust you and your riding skill. She is going with me, " Abir protested.. I pulled my hand from his hold..

"No problem! I trust you, " I assured Sahil and put my hand on his hand.. But again he pulled me and my back hit on his chest.. This time he held me tightly.. "Sahil!" he voiced. Making a pout Sahil left. I sighed..

"Why are you so eager to take me with you? " I asked him crossing my both hands on my chest.

"He has a KTM bike. Are you sure you would have managed to sit properly on that that too when you are wearing this short frock? " he questioned me back pointing at my dress .. I bit my tongue ..

"Abir, we are going today only! Be quick, " Aadarsh bhai shouted. Abir sat on his Royal Enfield. Keeping my vanity between us I sat on his bike hanging my legs on both side.. I was wearing a short pant inside the frock , so didn't face any problem..

Guards opened the door and we all drove away.. It was a winter night and I had forgot to bring my jacket with me.. My whole body was shaking. I rubbed my palm on my shoulder to give myself little warmth but it was of no use..

Finally after thirty minutes of travelling in the cold we reached there. I was confused after seeing the building. A restaurant or a club?

Me, Sam and Saanvi di were waiting for the brothers as they went to park their bikes.. As they came we all went inside..  "You guys go inside! I will be coming in five minutes , " Aadarsh bhai left as he got a call..

I got little happy as the inside environment was not that cold.. We choosed one corner table for us.. Sam was in my left and Sahil was on my right.. Saanvi di was sitting between Sameer bhai and Abir. Aadarsh bhai came and sat next to Abir.

Soft music was playing in the background.. Some couples were dancing too.. The environment was so soothing.. My phone started ringing, it was from Mom.. Excusing myself from their I went to terrace to pick up the call..

"Han Mom! "

- How are you beta?

"I am good."

-When are you coming here?

"I don't think anyone of you need me there, so what is the point of going there. "

- Why are you talking like this? Anything happened?

"Nothing! "

- Mishti! I know why are you saying this.. But beta Aarav-

"Mom! I am busy right now... I am sorry, I will call you later..

I cut the call abruptly.. She used to call me everyday, but from the day Bhai has come she have forgot me totally.. I went inside and switched off my phone..

Abir and Saanvi di were not there. My eyes moved to the dance floor.. As I was expecting they both were dancing.. They were not following any steps.. He was just twirling her and she was laughing her heart out..

"Can I have a dance with my sister? " Sameer bhai asked forwarding his hand towards me..

"Umm! Bhai I am not really a good dancer, why don't you take Sam with you. " I protested.. The reason was after every song you have to change your partner. And I was really not that comfortable to dance with others. So I denied..

"Bhai! She is lying.. She is really a good dancer, " Sam blabbered, I glared at her..

Bhai did not listen anything further and dragged me to the dance floor.. I sighed.. He put his one hand on my shoulder and his another hand was intertwined with my hand.. All were doing easy steps, so we danced matching our steps with them ..

The song got changed and it was time to change our partner.. Bhai left my hand, so I was about to leave when someone held my hand and pulled me.. I bumped on his chest.. As I looked upward I realized it was Abir.

I distanced myself a little.. His one hand slid from my elbow to my waist.. A shiver ran down through my spine as I felt his touch through my thin piece of cloth. He fixed his gaze on me.

His hand glided down my arm,his fingers touched my palm and we intertwined our hand.  My heart beat so hard, I feel like I have an earthquake inside of me. I put my one hand on his chest.. His eyes were sparkling in the dark.. I could feel his heart beat through my palm.

He pressed me more into him and our chest collided with each other. I breathed hard as his cologne touched my nostril.. I clutched his shirt as he moved our body in a sync..
My cheeks warmed up under his intense gaze.. I gasped..

I tried to move my eyes from his, but his captivating eyes did not let me..

"Two songs has been changed guys! " I heard Sahil, he was standing in my left placing his both hands on his waist.. I freed myself from Abir's hold and stood in a safe distance.. "You guys really don't know dancing. Let me show you how to dance! " mentioning Sahil held my hand..

But Abir pulled my hand , I got confused.. "It's time for dinner, enough of dancing. Let's go! " he dragged me along with him.. "But when did you dance? " Sahil shouted from back. I sighed..

He sat next to me.. Sam was scrolling through her phone.. The waiter came with our food and served.. Whatever happened in the dance floor , after that I did not feel like eating. So I just took little food..

Cleaning my hands with tissue paper I went to washroom.. I splashed some water on my face. I could still feel his touch on my body.. I closed my eyes in frustation.. He controls me in a worst way, I loss all my sense every time I look at his eyes..

I dried my hand and  came out of washroom.. My hair was totally messed up, so I tried to tie it in a bun. But some strands of my hair got stuck in my dress zip.. I pulled it roughly and to my bad luck the zip got broken and fell on the ground.. I groaned jn frustation .. Arggh..

I felt someone's presence behind me . I placed my one hand on my back and turned around only to find Abir picking up that zip. He raised his eye brows at me.. "My zip got broken, " I mumbled  ..

"I can fix it, wait! " he claimed.. "No it's okay! Just call Sam here! I will manage, " I protested..

"She can't fix it! Just give me 15 seconds I will fix it, " saying he stood behind my back. I put another hand on my chest to keep the dress properly.. I took a deep breathe..

I felt his lips on my bare skin as he tried to tightened the zip by his teeth on my dress.. I felt goosebumps all over my body.. His lips were doing magic on my body unknowingly..My heart stopped beating. I clutched my dress closing my eyes.. I felt ticklish as his hairs were falling on my neck..

"Done! " he informed.. "Thank you I muttered..

We both walked towards our table.. Aadarsh bhai paid our bill .. We headed towards exit.. Saanvi di, Sam and I were standing near the gate as the boys went to bring their bike from parking..

Three brothers came on their bike expect Abir.. Saanvi  dii and Sam both sat on their respective bike.. The guard told us to go a little ahead .. "You guys go when he will come we will join you, " I said to them as the road was totally jammed.. "Are you sure? " Aadarsh bhai asked , I nodded my head.. They all drove away.

I found him as he came from parking but he couldn't find me.. His eyes searched the crowd until he found me.. As our eyes met, my heart skipped a beat.. He made his way towards me.. "Wait! " I was about to sit when he stopped me. I stared at him..

Removing his jacket he handed it to me.. "It is too cold, wear it! " he instructed.. "But what about you? " I questioned..

"Hot people don't need these things, " he said in a proud tone.. Abir self obsessed Rajvansh.. I took the jacket and wore it..
The ride was quite silent.. Silent felt right..

It was 10.30 PM when we reached at home.. Everyone had already reached their.. Abir went to garage to keep his bike. Meera Aunty was standing near the door. When her eyes fell on me she smiled..

I went to her.. No one was there except us. "Aunty, I want to tell you something " I took a deep breath.. My lips got dried.. I closed my eyes to push myself a little..

"Aunty, It's a NO from my side, " I cleared the fact.. She got little confused.. "What are you saying exactly? " she questioned..

"I am saying about the marriage proposal, " I murmured.. Her eyes became small.. I could see the sadness in her face.. From the day I had met her, I had never seen her like this.. I gulped..

"Anything happened? " she asked in a low tone.. I held her hand and rubbed her back palm through my finger.. "Nothing  happened.. It's just I don't want to marry, I did not wanted to give you any false hope so just clarified it today."

She held my hand tightly and her eyes moved to my back.. I turned around and found Abir there. He was staring at us. Seeing his expression it was clear that he had heard me..

"It's getting late, good night Aunty! " I whispered. She gave me a faint smile.. I went inside and did not look back again.. Deep down I was not feeling good, may be I could have said it in a better way.. I did not want to play with anyone's feelings, today or tomorrow I would have said it.. So why not today..

Getting inside my room I locked the door.. I went to washroom and freshened up.. Wearing my night dress I came out of the washroom..

I noticed his jacket which was on my bed.. I took it and opened the terrace door. As I was expecting, he was lying on his sofa. He had not changed his dress too.. "Your jacket! " I uttered gaining his attention.. He forwarded his hand.

I was going to give it to him, when my feet got stuck in the carpet and I lost my balance. I ended up falling on his chest.. I lifted my head up and our eyes met.. I could not found that spark in his eyes anymore. He was looking tired.

He pushed me a little and I stood up on my place muttering a sorry.. He pushed me for the first time.. Placing the jacket on the sofa arm I went inside my room..

Turning off the light I laid on my bed.. I turned left and right but sleep did not approach me even though I was tired.. I stared at the ceiling.. It was all dark.. I was going through something strange, neither I was feeling good nor bad.. I gritted my teeth in frustation..