I was lying on the bed scrolling down up Insta feed, just when I got a call from my bestfriend Tanya.

"Tan !!! How's you ?"

"Am good babe. Where were you since so many days ? Kutti !! I missed you."

"I missed you too Kamini." I said laughing.

How good it feels to say slangs to your bestfriend !! It's pure pleasure.

"Listen. I have booked your flight tickets. You are coming to Kolkata tomorrow."

"Tomorrow ? Are you crazy ? Why ? Is everything okay ?"

"Yes babe chill ! Everything is fine ! Actually everything is awesome. Am going to get married !!"

"Oh acha. Wait what ? What did you just say ? You are getting married ? Oh the fuck did that happen ? And am getting to know that now ? I hate you bitch !!"

"Bro chill. I'll tell you everything when you come here. Wedding is after 2 months. And yes you anyhow were coming here for your job next month right ? So there's no harm if you come one month earlier. We will have so much fun !!!"

"Dude !! It's my BESTFRIEND'S wedding. And I have nothing to wear. I need to shop for new clothes, shoes and what not !!"

"Come to Kolkata. We will go for shopping together. You can stay at my place until you find a new house. It would be good for you as well if you find a house before your training starts."

"Sure. Am gonna pack my bags now. You gonna come to pick me up from the airport right ?"

"Any doubts ? I'll be there."

"You forgot last time and I had to take the cab at 11pm !!"

"It's not gonna happen now. Chill. I'll send you the ticket details." She said laughing and then we hung up after talking for a while.

She didn't send me her fiance's picture as she wanted to surprise me. Wow !

The next day I packed all my stuff and reached the airport.

After I landed in Kolkata, Tanya came to pick me up.

I literally jumped on her when I saw her. We were childhood friends. We attended the same school here in Mumbai until her dad shifted his business to Kolkata. She was rich af but her parents treated me like their own daughter.

"Bitch you gonna break my bones. Stand up straight. Don't jump on me." She shouted.

"Fine fine soon to be bride. Don't shout on me. It's your good fortune that I haven't yet slapped you even though you didn't tell me until now that you had a boyfriend all these days while am still dying single."

"Bro I never had a boyfriend after Harish and I broke up. Dhawan uncle and dad are old friends and business partners. So they decided to set us up. Initially I didn't want to meet him but then after Harish and I broke up, I went to meet him. And trust me that guy stole my heart. He's such a sweetheart."

"Aww someone is in love. I never thought you would go for arrange marriage though."

"Miracles happen you know." She said winking at me.

She talked about him all the way back home. How handsome he was, how successful and smart. He had taken up his father's business already.

This girl was drooling over him like anything.

As we reached home, or you can say her Bungalow, her parents hugged and welcomed me.

Her parents were no less than my own parents. My mom and dad died in a car accident when I was only 12. After that I used to spend most of my time at Tanya's place. So even her parents treated me like their own kid.

When uncle decided to move to Kolkata, he wanted me to come with them as well. But my bua (father's sister) wanted me to stay with them atleast until I completed my college.

"How's my daughter ?" Aunty said hugging me and I hugged her back.

"Now that my both daughters are here, we all are going to have so much fun." Uncle said laughing.

After that we talked for a while and Tanya showed me my room.
They being billionaires after all, the entire place looked like a palace.

After that we got freshned up and had dinner together.

"We will go for shopping tomorrow. I'll help you with the shopping. You need to look like the bride's sister."

"Oviously. Am so excited !!! Remember how we used to plan our weddings when we were kids ? Like we need this, that in our wedding, such decor, such lehengas and what not ? And specially hot husbands. Ohh god those days." I said laughing.

"I don't know about other things but my would be husband is definitely hot af." She said winking at me.

"Find one for me as well na ? Your fiance's brother ? Or bestfriend ? Why am I single yet !!!"

"Don't worry. You will find one. There are gonna be enough handsome guys at the pre wedding parties and the wedding."

"Ayee that's good for me." I replied laughing.

After that we chatted till late night, clicked many pictures and had lot of fun before going to bed.

The next day, one of my college friends texted that she was also here in Kolkata and she wanted me to come to a club with them.

"Tanya would you like to come with me at night to the club ?" I asked.

"No yaar. You have fun with your college friends. Just take our car and a staff along with you as you are new here okay ? And take care."

"Yup sure. But first let's go for shopping." I said, excited.

We went to a famous designer's shop and chose my lehenga. I oviously couldn't afford it so initially I denied. But Anil uncle wanted me to buy an expensive lehenga.

"If you don't take this money, I'll understand that you don't consider me your father." He said making a dramatically sad face.

"Uncle you can't just blackmail me like that."

He still had that face on.

"Uncle you are behaving like a kid."

Still the sad face.

"Fine. I'll take it." And then suddenly that sad face was replaced by a happy one.
Uncle is such a drama king I tell you.
But he's really sweet as well.

Tanya and I had matching lehengas. Then we went to the shoe store and bought some really gorgeous shoes as well.

"Pheww. Am so tired. All other kinda shopping tomorrow. I can't take it anymore." I said dropping the bags in the car.

"Tired ? You really have become lazy af. Fine. But let's go to the cafe atleast. We can have some snacks.

"Sure."

"Opps wait. I just forgot.  Mom told me to bring the other sandle for her during the video call. Just wait here for 5mins. I'll be back."

"Yeah. Fine. I'll be in the car. "

Just when I was going to sit inside the car, a bag fell from my hand on the road.

"Mam I'll bring it." The driver said, offering help.

"No. It's fine. I'll bring it. It's on my side."

I stepped out of the car and picked up the bag. When I turned back I bumped into a guy.

"Am so sorry. I didn't mean to....." He said.

"Hey hey it's fine ! No problem. I should have been more careful." I replied.

"Still am sorry. I didn't see you actually. It's really dark here."

"No worries." I said and sat inside the car.

Tanya came after like 10mins and we went to Mc D.

After like spending some time in the cafe, Tanya informed that the other car has arrived.

I checked the time and it was 7:30pm already. I texted Neha and she said that they were all on the way.

"I'll see you then at night ?" I told Tanya and wend to the club directly.

After reaching the club, I was surprised to see most of my college friends there.

Most of us got jobs in Kolkata so they all came here beforehand to have fun and enjoy.

"Why didn't you inform us that you were here in Kolkata ?" Neha asked.

"It was unplanned really. My bestfriend is getting married in 2 months so she booked my flight even before informing me."

We had some drinks and went to the dance floor. The club was really spacious and nice. It had a separate spot called the 'Elite place' for the VIPs. They had a roof top kinda view of the dance floor.

"Wanna have some more drinks ?" Akshay asked, in between the blazing sound of the music.

I never really drank much, but something drove me to the bar again.
I didn't know Akshay well. He was Neha's boyfriend's friend I guess.

"So which drink would you like to have ?" He asked me.

"I will have something light. Breezer probably." I said and he smirked.

Why is this guy smirking ? I guess he had too much of alcohol.

"Here, take it." He said, giving me the glass of Breezer.

Just when I was about to take a sip, a guy came rushing from the back and punched Akshay's face.

What the hell happened ? The DJ suddenly stopped playing the song and a large crowd gathered around the two men fighting.

I can't say two men fighting though, because Akshay was the only one who was getting beaten.

I tried to see the face of the other guy but I couldn't.
Neha came to me and asked me what was happening, but I was just as clueless as her.

The other guys of our gang came and tried to stop Akshay from getting beaten and some other random guys stopped the other guy until the bouncers came there.

The bouncers came and asked the other guy what the matter was ? They were giving him some kinda VIP treatment and I wondered who he was.

He came towards me and took the glass of wine from my hands. Only then I could recognise him. He was the same guy I bumped into outside the shopping mall.

"Here. Drink it." He said giving the glass to Akshay.

"Why should I drink it ?" Akshay replied.

"So that you get unconscious and some random girl can take advantage of that ? That's what you were going to do with your friend right ? Drug her ? And then sleep with her ?"

I was shocked while Akshay stood there speechless.

"I didn't do anything like that." He said.

"Then come on drink it. I would not ask for the money as well. Have it." The other guy said angrily.

Akshay stood there with his head down. I understood that the other guy was right and I realised what was happening. I couldn't control my anger and slapped Akshay infront of everyone.

"How dare you slap me ?" Akshay shouted angrily and rose his hand to slap me as well but the other guy caught his hand and twisted it.

"You don't really are gonna realise what you have done right ? You aren't still guilty and you are trying to slap a girl ? You mixed drugs in her drink and now you are showing us your attitude and strength ? Girls aren't safe in our country because of creeps like you. People like you need severe punishment. Just wait and watch what I do to you." The guy spat angrily.

He instructed the bouncers and they dragged him out of the club.

The guy came to me and said, "Mam are you fine ?"

I nodded.
"How did you come to know that he had spiked my drink ?" I asked him.

"I was sitting in the elite space when I noticed that guy brought you to the bar. He was looking at you in a weird way and then I saw he mixed some kinda powder in your drink."

"Thanks a lot for your help. You don't know what you have done to me today. It really means a lot."

"No problem. This is what each and every sensible guy should do."

"If am not wrong, you are the same guy I bumped into outside the shopping mall right ?"

"Haha yes. Am the same guy. I guess destiny wanted us to meet." He said laughing.

"Probably. Am Noor. " I said forwarding my hand for a handshake.

"Khushal."

"Are you the manager here ?" I asked.

"Haha I ain't the manager. Am the owner of this place. This club is mine." He said and suddenly I realised what a foolish thing I had asked him.

"Oh am sorry. I didn't know."

"It's fine really. By the way are you new here ?" He asked.

"Yes. I just came here yesterday for my bestfriend's wedding. And I am gonna stay here now, as I have my job placement and training here.

"Oh that's nice. We can surely be friends then." He asked.

"For sure !! You literally saved my life today. All thanks to you. I really don't know what could have happened if I would have drank that spiked drink."

"Haha it's fine. Really. It's not a big deal."

"Tell me your number. I'll ping you so that you can save mine. We can hang out some time probably."

"Sure. That would be great. My pleasure."

He shared his number and we saved each other's numbers.

"I think you should head back home now. How are you going to get back home ? Should I drop you ?" He asked, politely.

"No that's fine. My bestfriend has sent her driver along with him. I'll just go with him.

"That's alright. Take care. Goodnight."

"Goodnight." I replied smiling.

I finally met Neha and her friends for the last time and went back home.

I told Tanya everything that happened in the club and how Khushaal saved me.

"That guy I tell you. He's such a handsome boy. Such a gentleman." I told Tanya.

"Someone is in love !" She said trying to tease me.

"I ain't in love. But he's crushworthy though. We saved each other's numbers as well and probably could hang out as well." I said drooling.

"Aww am so happy for you." She said pulling my cheeks.

"Leave about me. When are you gonna make me meet your fiance ?"

"He isn't here right now. He has gone to Milan for a business meeting. He will be back next month."

"Show me his picture atleast." I pleaded.

"Nope !! You gonna see him directly that day. The day he arrives in India, we have planned for a small party among family members and close friends. I'll make you meet him on that day."

"Fine !!!"

"Go to sleep now thinking about that club guy !! Tomorrow we again have lot of shopping to do. We need club dresses, some gowns and some other sandles as well."

"Fine fine mummy. Go sleep now thinking about your fiance." I said and then we went to our respective rooms to sleep.

The next few days were a blur. We shopped and shopped and shopped.
Club dresses, gowns, sandles, wedges, jewelry and what not.

After all the shopping was done I decided to start searching for a nice house.

Anil uncle wanted me to stay with them even after Tanya's wedding but I made them understand that I can not always keep using their money.
I wanted to become successful as well.

I already had a well paying job so I had no issues.

"Tan I searched for some nice houses in Kolkata. I have shortlisted some. I'll be going to check them out today. Do you wanna come ?"

"I can't come today Noor. I am going to my wedding planner's place today. And then I decided to go to the parlour along with you. For some self pampering you know."

"Okay you go and meet you wedding planner. I'll have lunch today outside. And I'll be back in the evening. Then we can go to the parlour together."

"Alright just take the car. And take care. Don't get into trouble like last time."

After that I took the car and went to the houses I had shortlisted.
I saw 3-4 houses but I didn't like them.

Some were too big, others too small. Some I didn't like the locality. I wanted a nice small place for myself at a good location which would be nearer to my work place as well.

"Hey !! Noor !!" I heard someone call and when I turned around I saw it was Khushal.

I forgot to mention that these days we used to hangout often. We used to chat nearly each day and became really good friends.

And a top secret, I had a big crush on him !!!! 

"Hey Khushal. What are you doing here ?"

"I came here for a walk. What about you ?"

"I came here to see some houses I shortlisted.  I told you yesterday remember ?"

"Oh yes. By the way can you tell me what kinda house you want ? May be I can help you."

"See I want a house which is neither too small not too large. Because I'll be the only one living there. And I want it be in a good locality and it should be nearer to my work place."

"What is your company's name ?"

"Dhawan group of companies."

"Wait what ? Dhawan group of companies ? Who's chairman is Mr Karan Dhawan ?" He asked, confused.

"Yes that one. Why ? How do you know about it ?"

"Ahh. It's a famous one. They are billionaires after all. Don't worry. I'll find a place for you. A nice one. Leave that to me."

"Ayee thanks a lot. You really have helped me a lot these days !!"

"No issues buddy. So what's your plan for now ?"

"Nothing much. I thought that I'll check out some houses and then have lunch at a restaurant. By evening I have to reach home. My bestfriend and I are going to the parlour."

"We can have lunch together. But there's plenty of time for lunch. Why don't you come to my place ?"

"Your place ? I really don't wanna disturb your family."

"I have my own place. No problem. Come. Let's go."

"That's great. Sure."

We walked for a while and then reached near his car. His driver opened the door but he dismissed him saying that he would drive the car.

The driver left us alone and Khushal opened the door for me. I got into his luxurious car, these rich people I tell you.
We drove for some time until I saw a big gorgeous bungalow and he parked his car in the garage.

"Is that your place !! That looks like a bollywood movie setup !!"

"Haha. It's not a big deal. Come inside."

That staff greeted him and we went inside his house. It was as beautiful from inside as it looked from the outside.

"This place is wowowowo !!!!!!" I said literally jumping there.

"Haha, you are literally adorable." He said pulling my cheeks.

"Don't pull my cheeks." I said making a puppy face.

"You have such chubby cheeks !!"

"You mean that am fat ??"

"When did I say that ? I said that you have adorable chubby cheeks !"

"Since the day we have met you always keep saying this. 'You are adorable', 'Your cheeks are adorable' , your this is adorable, that is adorable. Am I only adorable ?" I said again making a sad face and he started laughing.

"Wow now just laugh at me. I hate you !!" I said throwing a cushion on his face.

"Okay okay chill !!! You are beautiful !!"

"Whatever."

"Trust me you are extremely beautiful." He said coming near me and pushing few strands of hair behind my ears

I blushed at his words.

"You are beautifully adorable." He said, laughing yet again and I threw another cushion on his face.

"Come I'll show you my house." He said, holding my hand in his and gave me a tour of his super expensive, gorgeous and stylish house.

"You have this big house just for yourself ? My entire colony of Mumbai could stay here."

"Dad gifted me this house when I was 15. I stay alone here since I took over business. My sister used to stay here as well with me."

"Where is she now ? Is she married ?"

"She's no more." He said.

"Oh am sorry."

"No. That's fine. She died before two years."

"How did that happen ?" I asked being the idiot I am and he didn't reply for a moment.

"Umm sorry Khushal. I shouldn't have asked that." I said, caressing his shoulders.

"It's fine. She commited suicide."

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Hey fam !
This is the 1st part of the 4th chapter.

I wanted to write it shorter but that would have left the story incomplete.

More parts coming up super soon !!

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