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"Sidddharthhhhhh" My mom summoned me for 100th time. Ughh! Stupid shirt buttons! I somehow buttoned 'em up and ran downstairs.

"Aaya Mummyyyy" I yelled from the stairs.

"Varun aur Vidya kab aarahe hai?"

"I don't know, Varun didn't text me the details after I asked him to!" I told her.

"Thik hai! Tujhe event managers se Milne jaana haina? Jaa tayyar hoja" she instructed and I nodded.

I again ran upstairs to change my shirt and wear something comfortable.

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Kaatun kaise raatan, o saware?
Jiya nahi jaata sun baawre......

The melodious song 'Raatan Lambiyan' was playing as I drove through the streets of my hometown- Indore. There are so many memories linked with this place, and I found my love here- so this place will always be my favourite.

Though Indore is my home, Delhi is my second abode. I spent my childhood here- completed my education, but for my livelihood, I live in Delhi. Now, for my Marriage, I am back here from the past 1 month.

Suddenly, the song stopped and I got a call from Kiara. Why is she calling me now? I clicked the 'receive button' on my screen.

"Siddhaaaarthhh" Kiara's voice came

"Hey"

"You've to go to the wedding planners"

"Yeah, I am in the car"

"Cool"

"Kia, when are you coming back?"

"Todayyyyyyyyyyyy"

"Uh huh, by the way, Varun se baat hui?"

"Nahi, phone nahi uthaya usne"

"Ajeeb hai! He hasn't even informed when he's coming to Indore!" What's cooking in Varun's mind?

"Huh"

"I reached the office. I'll call you later." I informed Kiara.

"Yeah okay" she responded and I got off the car.

I took the lift and went to the wedding planners office. The office was well designed. Marble flooring, off white colour walls adorned with photos of weddings done before. The design and colour of the frames was same, giving a neat look but the sizes were different, breaking the monotony.

The furniture was all black coloured, and the office looked classy. I have a good feeling about them, now.

"Mr. Malhotra?" A receptionist called my name.

"Yes?" I asked her.

"Um you can go in" she said and I nodded as I entered the office. The furniture and the overall theme of the office was also same.

"Good Morning, Mr. Malhotra!" An average heighted girl greeted me. She had long, black hair that reached below her shoulders. An oval shaped face with sharp features.

"Good Morning" I wished back, but couldn't recall her name.

"Priyanka, Priyanka Koli" she said with a smile and I looked at her with amusement. How did she-?

"Your facial expressions gave it all" she said chuckling. Damn, Priyanka Koli!

"Sorry I am late!" A guy came in, he was a bit shorter than me. A french beard, white shirt and black jeans, he had a smile on his face.

"Nothing new" Priyanka commented dryly.

"Bas taane maaro" he replied back.

"Mein taane maarne ke saath kaam bhi karti hu" Priyanka stated.

"Acha matlab mein kaam nahi karta hu!?" Ankit asked, shocked.

"Maine nahi kaha, tumne hi apna apna matlab lagaya" Priyanka said with a mischievous smile.

Ankit gasped and just raised his hands, accepting defeat and took a seat.

"Believe it or not, we are deep in love" he mumbled.

"Oh" was all I said and Priyanka just rolled her eyes.

"Don't mind us Siddharth, yeh rojka hai" Priyanka said and I nodded.

These wedding planners are certainly interesting people.

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"Mummyyyyy" I called out Mom as I entered the hall.

"Haaaa, idhar aaja, Varun aagaya" Huh? Varun aa bhi gaya!

I walked where he was and called him

"Aagayaaaa finally"

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(The happenings were same from the previous chapter)

Varun refused to come with me to receive Kiara, Aunty and Shraddha.

"Siddhaaaaarth!" Kiara came and hugged me tight. How does she always manage to calm me?

"Hey" I mumbled, hugging her more tight.

"Beta jiiii" came a voice and broke the hug to see Aunty Ji.

"Aunty Ji" I said and touched her feet for blessings.

"Khush raho" she blessed me and I smiled.

"Ab mujhse mil lijiye jijuuuuu" a voice came and I turned to see who I presumed to be Shraddha.

"Shraddha?"

"Yup" she said with a smile.

"Finally! I have heard a lot about you!" I said grinning.

"Me too" she grinned back.

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"Varuuuuun!" Kiara yelled as she spotted Varun. I smiled softly as the two best friends 'actually' saw each other after a long time.

"Hiiiiiiiiiiiii Veeee!" She said as she hugged him. The happiness of meeting after a long time was evident on their faces. My eyes were roaming around, seeing the decorations but stopped at Shraddha, who was standing beside me. She seemed a bit disturbed and was staring at nothing.

What happened to her?

I shifted my focus and saw Kiara and Varun talking about something.

"Oye tum dono, hum dono ko bhul hi gaye!" I said and the two laughed and turned towards us. Ab isme hasne ki kya baat hai?

"Hey Varun" Shraddha waved at him. Wait-how does she know him?

"H-hey Sh-shraddha" Varun waved back. Okay why tf is he stuttering?

"Umm....I have to help out Aunty Ji, gotta go" Varun mumbled and scurried away.

"Oh right, you three were in the same college. And I was wondering how Shraddha and varun know each other. Silly of me" I blurted out.

So, what happened between them was weird and no one is talking about it. I feel so weird that I don't know what has happened, ugh. Did Shraddha bully Varun? But then why is Kiara friends with both of them-? God, this is confusing.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐢 are the co-founders of 'Mangalam'. They are a wedding planners company. In a relationship. They will be planning Siddharth and Kiara's wedding.

The fourth chapter! What are your opinions about each character? Have any favourite? XD

Lemme know your thoughts on this chapter!