Shreya's POV:

I washed my face with the cold water and wiped it with a soft cotton towel.I'm going to appear for my final board exams tomorrow.Usually before any exam I would get blessing from my mother and now that I can't I couldn't help but feel disturbed.I removed the rubber band from my hair slowly undoing the plait.I let my four fingers run through it removing the tangles.I used the eyeliner to keep a small bindi between my eyebrows.I grabbed my clutch and phone and walked down the stairs.

Just as I descended down Stephen and others entered in.

"Hey guys!"I greeted them with a smile.

"Hey!"El shouted excitedly giving me a hug.

"How was your day?"I asked plopping on the couch along with them.

"It was soooo fun"Louis replied.

"Looks like you're going out?"Diya asked.

"Oh yeah..I'm going to the temple..Does anybody want to join?"I asked them all in general.

One by one they backed out saying they were tired but Diya,Harry and Zayn were ready to accompany me.I started the engine of the SUV and waited for the trio to come.Zayn came first and sat in the passenger seat because he didn't want to mess his hair.He was wearing a white button down shirt and black pants.Harry and Diya came together giggling and laughing.

Diya was wearing an orange salwar while Harry was wearing a blue button down shirt tucked inside his black skinny jeans.He looked so handsome that I had to wipe my face to see if I was drooling.Thankfully I wasn't but unfortunately Zayn saw what I did and started laughing.

Harry called shotgun while a groaning Diya went to accompany Zayn.I drove us to the destination.The trio joked around and laughed and did small conversations but I was in no mood for that so I stayed silent.I parked the car a few metres ahead of the temple and removed my shoes in the car and got out.I walked to the nearest stall and got needed things for pooja.The two englishmen followed mine and Diya's ways.

We went to the hall where the main female goddess was.The priest got the pooja things from me and I told him to do the pooja in goddess's name.Harry and Zayn looked around fascinated.Harry was on my right and Diya on my left with Zayn on her left.A newly wedded couple stood opposite to us.

Harry's POV:

A man and a woman in some Indian wear stood opposite to us.A middle aged man similar to the one Shreya gave some things to came out with flower garlands and a plate with white and red powder.He chanted some weird words and gave the garlands to them and they put it on each other's neck.Then the man took the red powder and applied it on the woman's forehead.They smiled at each other and held hands.I saw Diya and Shreya smiling at them and whispering something to each other and blushed.I peeped to look at Zayn and he had the same confused look.

The priest returned and applied white powder in my forehead and gave the red powder to Shreya and Diya in their hands and applied the white powder in Zayn's forehead too.We looked at each other confused and continued walking with the two Indian girls.

Something inside me told me to apply the red powder in Shreya's forehead.Shreya went to light some lamps on a table around a long golden pole.I and Zayn sat on a raised platform looking at them.I stretched my legs and a middle-aged woman caught herself before tripping over my legs.I quickly got on my feet.

"Am sorry"I apologised.

"It's okay,mone(son)"she smiled.

"Do you speak english?"I asked excitedly.

"Oh yeah..do you want to ask anything?"She replied.

"Why do women keep that red powder in their forehead?"I asked rubbing my index finger on my forehead.

"That red powder is called kumkum.If a girl applies it or if a man applies it on her forehead it means their hearts,soul and lives are binded together..It's a sign of promise to each other..It's marriage"she explained tapping my cheeks.

"Thanks for explaining"I smiled.She took that red powder called kumkum and placed it on my palm and left smiling.

I looked at Zayn and he smiled understanding what was on my mind.Shreya and Diya walked towards us with huge smiles.The sun had begun to set and a beautiful glow was on Shreya's face. 

"Diya? I lost my ring from the place we previously visited..can you come with me?"Zayn asked puling her with him before she could resist.

 Shreya rolled her eyes and I chuckled. I neared her closing the distance between us.

"Shreya.. I've already confessed my feelings to you but yet we've been taking things slowly and now I think is the time..I'll never leave your side no matter what...even if the sky falls down and the earth flies..I'll always love you.." I said with a firm voice and applied the kumkum on her forehead. Tears welled up her eyes. 

"I love you too,Hare!" She whispered huskily burying her face into my chest. I put my arms around her and held her tight,close to my chest so she can hear the heart that beats for her..

A/N:

Hiya munchkins!  A update after a long time! Sorry was caught up with stuff but I hope you loves this chapter!

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