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Recap:-
"Woah! Billu ki shaadi hogi,
Billu ka sehara sajega,
Billu godhi (horse) chadega,
Billu dulha (groom) banega,
Billu, Billu, Billu..!" Rudra sang to annoy Shivaay while others laugh at his expenses.

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"Here you go." Om passed me my mug and grabbed seat in front of me. After such a long time, we were back at our cozy place, my open terrace spending some we 'bestie' time.

"Thank you." I sipped in my Latte, relishing it's flavour.

"Nobody can beat you in making coffee!"

"Except Shivaay!" He had a teasing smirk on his face.

"Now you don't start! Gauri, Mom- Dad are enough."

"But I'm mad at you & Shivaay. Chalo, I know Shivaay isn't talker much but you, you hid such a big thing from me! "

"I know Om and I'm really sorry for that, you know right why we hid this from all of you." I grabbed his arm, putting my head on his shoulder.

"Hmm...just joking. But I'm happy for you & Shivaay. And I'm contended that you are soon gonna come & stay forever at Oberoi Mansion with us. " I smiled .

"Everyone was so happy when Shivaay proposed you yesterday in such romantic way. Never knew my brother would turn Ishqbaaz one day. He deserves the world you know, since childhood he was always there for us when our own mom-dad were busy setting up the Oberoi Empire. He used to fulfill each & every wish of us, be it a lame one, we never felt that our parents weren't there for us as Shivaay had fulfilled all duties and taken role of parents in our life. We are so lucky to have him, he is no less than a father to me and Rudra.
Yesterday when he proposed you, we saw happiness reflecting in his eyes, joy dancing in his voice, thanks Annie for making my brother & my family happy. Thanks you so much cupcake. " I wiped single tear that rolled down my eyes and hugged my best friend.

"You always make me senti Zulfi Singh Oberoi, I patted his back. Kyu na isse baat pe ek shayari ho jaye? It's been months since I last heard one."

"As you wish cupc...,

"Gauri, come here why are you standing there. Join us , Om is quite a shayar! I swear you will fall in love with him after listening his shayaris though beware, sometimes his shayari doesn't make sense to me." I warned earning a glare from Om.

(Third person pov)

"Khamosh Rehti Hai Yeh Zubaan
     Par Akhsar Aankhen
Bohot Kuch Men Jaati hai.. Omkara recited maintaining eye-lock with Gauri.

Khamosh Rehti Hai Yeh Zubaan
     Par Akhsar Aankhen
Bohot Kuch Men Jaati hai..

Tumhe Dekh kar e Sanam!!
Tumhe Dekh kar e Sanam!!
Dil ki kuch baatein,
Sirf dil mein reh jaati hai."

"Wah, Wah kya baat hai!" Anika's voice broke their eye-lock. Gauri had a jittery feeling run down her body listening to his shayari and specially his eyes on her the whole time he spoke. She clapped in appreciation and quickly rushed out giving an excuse to calm her now fast beating heart.

"What's happening to me?" She asked herself before a small smile passed her lips making her feel like teenage girl in love.

.. (Back to Anika's pov)

"Vaise, shouldn't you be at Oberoi Mansion now as Panditji is gonna set muhuraat for the wedding? "

"On that instance, you should also be there as it's your wedding we are talking about!"

"Fair enough" I stated and we fell into silence, just sitting beside each other.

"Om, when is your next exhibition?"

"Next month, just left with one statue which should be done by next week." I hummed .

"Di...Di..." They turned towards the direction of the voice. Gauri came running in and quickly grabbed me by my shoulders and twirled me around.

"Gauri..Gauri what happened? Please stop, I'm feeling dizzy." She stopped while I closed my eyes trying to regain my balance.

"Di, mom called. Your's and Shivaay jiju's Roka is tomorrow followed by engagement day after tomorrow. Congratulations..." She hugged me.

"What about mairrage date?" I asked.

"Oye hoye, koi bada bekarar hai shaadi karne ke liye!" Gauri teased, I smacked her forehead playfully.

"Congratulations soon-to-be-bhabhi!" Om wrapped his arms around me.

"Wedding date is set after a week..she gasped...oh my god di, so many preparations to do, so many shopping to do!" She started pacing around making me sigh. Contradictory I'm the bride, I should be the one tensed but I know even before saying Shivaay would have already arranged for a wedding planner and preparations would have been started by now.

"Chill Gauri, everything will be done." I assured her as we moved towards my room.

"Oh ,haa..most important thing, I have booked an appointment for you at parlor in evening and maa told to go shopping for your Roka & engagement dress, it's already 11am ,how will we select dresses within just 3 hours.. it's not possible di..!" She continued with her rant .

Before I could tell her anything, my phone rang showing Shivaay's name on the screen.

"Excuse me." I walked out to attend the call.

(Italic:- Shivaay
Normal:- Anika)

"Hey sweetheart!"

"Hi, I missed you."

"Miss you too. And I can't wait for you to be mine forever."

My heart skipped listening to him. "Just few more days my love, then I'll be yours forever."

"Acha, I have called to inform you that I have already booked wedding planner and I have a friend, Mallika Chaudhry who is a fashion designer with expertise in wedding dresses, she would be there by your house in half & hour with few of her collections and if you don't like any, she will make sure that dress you want would be ready before Roka tomorrow." He concluded.

"Shivaay, you are a life-saver. Gauri was going all crazy regarding dress selection & stuffs! Now when she would hear that you've already handled everything, she would be able to relax. "

"I knew that our family won't wait until a month or two to get us married especially my mom, so I had already pre-planned everything."

"My Smart Singh Oberoi, you are the best. Chalo, I need to go now, so much to do. And yes, will meet you tomorrow my to-be-hubby. I love you." I confessed.

"Can't wait to hold you in my arms Annie, love you too. Take care."  He cut the call.
Can he be any more perfect! I chuckled at my thought.

*Bell Rang*..Oh! Mallika must be here. By the time I reached the hall, there were tons of people walking in with boxes inside and a women whose back faced me was directing them with boxes.

"Mallika?" I called loud enough, she turned around making me gasp.

"Malli!" I shrieked

"Annie!"

.... Screen stopped.

...to be continued.

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Sorry for keeping you guys waiting, was stuck in between but I'm glad I was able to get out of writer's block.

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