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Sunlight peaked through the window disturbing Aradhaya peaceful sleep. She sat on the bed and rubbed her eyes, she looked at the time and jolted up from her bed.

She hurriedly went towards her suitcase which was still unpacked." Oh Gannu ji how can I sleep Soo late, what will everyone think of me, Aru you are very very stupid." Aradhaya blubbered searching for a decent dress.

"Uff Aru leave this bag you will not find any your type of dress here, better search in another one where you secretly packed some comfortable clothes." Aradhaya said to herself and quickly searched through the other suitcase.

She took out a baby pink salwar and rushed in bathroom, she hurriedly did her morning chores and went downstairs after getting ready.

She comes downstairs to see only some maids were there and then she spotted Mala sitting on couch reading a magazine.

She went towards her." Good morning aunty." She greeted her smiling.

Mala looked up from magazine and smiled at her." Good morning Aradhaya, soo finally I got my partner." Mala said smiling.

Aradhaya looked at her confused. Mala smiled and stood up." Actually no one is early riser here except me and Vihaan but as Vihaan most Time is not here i m the only one who wakes up early ." Mala said to her smiling.

Aradhaya smiled." Aunty if you don't mind can I cook breakfast for everyone." Aradhaya asked sweetly.

Mala shook her head with a smile." No need Amaya..." Aradhaya cut her off,

"Please aunty I love cooking, please let me cook." Aradhaya pleaded her with a puppy eyes and Mala melted looking at it.

She took her to kitchen and showed her everything, She helped Aradhaya in cooking, Mala was impressed with Aradhaya.

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"Umm bari maa the food is amazing,." Vivian said chowing the food.

"Yes Mom the food is delicious." Vihaan said munching on his paratha.

Mala smiled at them." The credit goes to Amaya, the whole breakfast is cooked by her." Mala lovingly looking at Aradhaya.

"Wow bhaabi, please make my breakfast everyday, you have magic in your hands." Vivian said.

Aradhaya smiled, she felt shy as everyone was complementing her.

"But Vihaan I am very much disappointed in you, why did you lied to me that Amaya doesn't know cooking." Mala said looking at Vihaan disappointedly.

The morsel fall from Vihaan hands as he started thinking ways to cover the situation, Aradhaya's eyes widened she looked at Vihaan who was throwing daggers at her.

Oh gannu ji what did I do Aradhaya thought tensed, as she saw everyone looking at Vihaan for explanation.

"Woh mom...uhh... actually..." Vihaan tried to come up with a proper excuse but his mind didn't helped him.

"Woh aunty I didn't know cooking before, just few days a ago I learned it and I fall in love with cooking." Aradhaya covered up.

I am sorry for lying, please forgive me gannu ji Aradhaya thought with guilt. Everyone seemed satisfied with her words and Vihaan sighed in relief.

"Bhai I forget to tell you we need to take bhaabi to Anna." Vidushi said.

"Who is Anna." Aradhaya asked.

"Anna is my personal designer, the party is in day after tomorrow so we have to get your dress selected." Vidushi explained to her.

Aradhaya was not very excited. She wanted to ask what was the need to take her to a personal designer when she can simply buy a dress from a mall. But she kept quiet who is she to tell them everything, this is her sister future in-laws home.

" Okay I will inform driver." Vihaan said standing up once he is completed.

"Oh no Bhai you are coming with us, and this is not a request." Vidushi stated.

" Vidu you very well know I don't like those things." Vihaan said irritated.

" Oh really Bhai , then what about those selfies which you posted on Instagram with bhaabi in a mall,."  Vidushi asked raising her eyebrows in a challenging way.

Vihaan opened his mouth but Swastika cut him off." Vihaan go with them Amaya is new here and she doesn't know anyone better than you she will be more comfortable if you go and besides you also have to check your suit Anna has already designed it." Swastika said putting a end to the conversation.

Vihaan groaned inwardly but nodded nevertheless, he want to his room to get ready.

Here Aradhaya is sitting awkwardly not knowing what to do , Vidushi turned towards Aradhaya." Bhaabi get ready we will leave in an hour." Vidushi said smiling.

Aradhaya nodded her head and giving a smile to everyone she want to her room.

Vihaan's room

" Maya I am missing you so much yaar." Vihaan said desperately.

"I am missing you to baby but what can I do yesterday after returning I have to do paperwork's and then I was hella tired and Aradhaya called me after talking with her I fall asleep."  Amaya said.

Vihaan sighed , he sat on his bed." Maya I am feeling Soo frustrated you know now I have to go to shopping with Aradhaya." Vihaan complained.

"Shopping,. I wish I was there Vihaan." Amaya squalled excitedly hearing shopping.

Vihaan smiled he knows how much Amaya loves shopping." I also wish you here babe ,you don't know how difficult it is for me to bare your stupid sister."  Vihaan muttered the last part Soo Amaya doesn't hear.

"Okay baby I will call you later, gotta go bye love you." Amaya said.

"Love you to,." Vihaan said and hung up, he sighed then got up to go downstairs.

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" Hey Anna." Vidushi greeted the young lady tall lady wearing a pencil skirt and shirt with a coat.

"Hey Vidushi." Anna greeted with a smile.

Vidushi pulled Aradhaya to her side." This is Amaya about I was talking about. And Bhaabi this is Anna." Vidushi introduced.

"Hi Amaya I must say you very pretty no wonder you have the great Vihaan Rajput wrapped around your little fingers." Anna said.

Aradhaya blushed at her compliment she is not used to these compliments but since stepping into this place she is non-stop getting compliments after compliments.

Vihaan who was standing behind them rolled his eyes secretly, yes he is wrapped around his Maya's fingers but not this girl.

" Vihaan your suit is ready just check it once, and Aradhaya come with me I will show the evening grown designs." Anna said.

A man come and lead Vihaan somewhere, Aradhaya and Vidushi followed Anna in a room.

The room was filled with beautiful yet elegant evening grown.

"Wow Anna these designs are awesome." Vidushi said looking at the dresses.

Anna smiled." I am glad you liked them,." She said.

Vidushi turned towards Aradhaya who was awestruck looking at the room.

"Amaya common choice something." Vidushi said.

Aradhaya nodded slowly and started looking through each dresses. She never wore this type of dress before.

" Hey bhaabi see this, isn't these beautiful." Vidushi said pointing towards a beautiful maroon grown with full designing net sleeves and a off shoulder black dress grown with a light slit.

"Amaya you try these till then I will go and give my measurement." Vidushi said and went out from there.

Aradhaya was confused, she doesn't know which one will suit her more , she never went beyond her traditional dress.

"The red one will suit you more." Hearing a voice she turned around to see a beautiful girl similar to her age standing there smiling at her.

Aradhaya looked confused at the stranger." Umm sorry ." She said frowning.

"I saw you looking confusedly between the two dresses , the red one will suit you more I am also a experienced fashion designing student and trust me you will look gorgeous in it , you can also ask Anna." The girl said smiling wide she has a warm and bubbly aura around her.

Who is she maybe one of the employee Aradhaya thought, she smiled back." Thank you I was really confused about it , actually I don't have much experience about Western dresses." Aradhaya said smiling.

The girl chuckled." Oh don't worry you look beautiful in traditional and I m sure you will gorgeous in Western also, just keep in mind that you are the best." The girl said.

Aradhaya liked the girl  she has just a friendly and easy going nature.

The mobile beeped interrupting both the girls."excuse me." The girl said and Aradhaya nodded.

The girl walked back towards her after hanging up.

"I have to go otherwise don't know how many search party will come in this place." The girl said chuckling.

"It was nice to meet you , I hope we will again meet in future." The girl said giving a wide smile , she bide bye to her and hurriedly walked out just then Vidushi entered.

"Bhaabi did you choose the dress." She asked.

Aradhaya nodded and pointed towards the maroon dress." Wow bhaabi you will look hot in ." Vidushi said.

Aradhaya liked the dress it was truly beautiful yet simple, vidushi called Anna.

Anna took Aradhaya's measurement. " You will get the the dress by tomorrow evening." Anna said with a smile.

"Great , Anna I have given my measurement to your assistant, do check it." Vidushi said.

Anna nodded her head and escorted them till the main hall. They saw Vihaan waiting for them.

" Let's go I have already done the payment." Vihaan said pocketing his hands.

" Yeah let's go , I am Damm hungry guys." Vidushi said hurriedly walking ahead followed by Aradhaya and Vihaan silently.

Suddenly someone bumped into Vidushi.

"Oww, I am Soo sor....Akira what surprise." Vidushi said surprised to see the person.

A young girl similar to Vihaan's age was smiling at her. " Well i wanted to give this surprise by coming at Rajput Mansion but my bad luck it's spoiled now." Akira said with a pout.

Then her eyes fall on Vihaan and her smile widened more. " Wow Vihaan when did you return,." She said with a huge smile and twinkling eyes.

Vihaan smiled at her." Just yesterday,." Vihaan said.

Akira moved forward and gave him a hug which made Aradhaya frown. She doesn't like the way the girl was hugging Vihaan, she was literally pressing herself to Vihaan's body,

What is this gannu ji , why is that hugging Vihaan like he is a magnet and Vihaan why is he silent , he should stop her nah doesn't he remember about di Aradhaya thought frowning.

Akira broke the huge and her eyes fall on Aradhaya. " Vihaan who is she." Akira asked pointing at Aradhaya.

Before Vihaan Vidushi jumped between them and dragged Aradhaya besides Vihaan." This is my to be bhaabi and the one and only girl who managed to make my bhai head over heels for her, Amaya Patel." Vidushi said with enthusiasm.

The smile on Akira's lips faded, she always had a crush on  Vihaan since their college time but never got the courage to express her feelings towards him.

"And Bhaabi this is Akira bhai's friend." Vidushi introduced.

Both the girls put up fake smiles and shook hands with each other.

"Ummm guys I should go now." Akira said.

"What no way we are going to lunch and you are coming with us." Vidushi said.

Akira shook her head." No Vidushi some other time I am not feeling well now." Akira said.

"No way I am not buying any of your excuses, and food will make you feel good now." Vidushi said and dragged her with them.

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" How was your vacation Akira." Vihaan said as Waiter served them the food.

"Good, it was very nice, ." Akira said with a smile which didn't reach her eyes.

They were having their lunch in one of the expensive restaurant of London,.

"Soo where did you to meet each other first time." Akira finally asked to Aradhaya who was all silent.

Vihaan coughed on his food, he remembered the last night incident where Aradhaya did a big blunter.

Aradhaya never really discussed about these stuffs and Amaya or Vihaan both didn't told her anything about these things, Aradhaya started thinking about a lie, she never dated anyone that's why she doesn't have any idea except the romantic novels which she read,

Ganuu ji from the time I meet this man i am only lying to everyone, please forgive me Gannu ji Aradhaya thought mentally pulling her ears.

" In a party."

" In a beach."

Both Vihaan and Aradhaya looked at each other with widened eyes, one is glaring and other is nervous.

This girl, Vihaan thought murdering her with eyes

"What,." Akira asked confused.

Vihaan shot her look then turned towards Akira. " Actually we meant that beach party, we both meet in one of our friends beach party."  Vihaan said with a forced smile.

Akira didn't look convinced but Vidushi clapped her hands dreamily." Aww guys you two are Soo romantic,  one is saying and other one is completing ." Vidushi said.

"By the way bhaabi did bhai proposed you like those romantic movies." Vidushi said with a dreamy expression.

"No."

"Yes."

Aradhaya wished the mother Earth could open up and took her inside Soo that she wouldn't have to face those murdering gaze of Vihaan.

Looking at the raised up eyebrows of the two people, Aradhaya spoke before Vihaan could stood from his place and kill her there only,

" Yes he proposed me but he thought that it wasn't enough that's why he denied it." Aradhaya said and mentally apologized.

Akira rolled her eyes which was unnoticed by Vihaan and Vidushi but Aradhaya noticed it and a slight frown appeared on face,

And here I thought that this girl is naive, just look at her smoothly telling lies in front of my friend and sister Vihaan thought glaring at Aradhaya,

" Really , how did he proposed you, tell me nah." Vidushi clapped her hands and asked excitedly.

Vihaan smriked at Aradhaya mockingly challenging her to elaborate her Soo called proposal,

This man, who does he think himself to be, arrogant, egoistic, rude , mannerless, stupid. Aradhaya cursed himself with a frown on her face.

"Bhaabi tell us nah." Vidushi said impatiently .

"Yeah tell them how was the PROPOSAL." Vihaan said pressing on the word 'proposal' with a smrik.

Aradhaya fumed inside, she is a girl who rarely gets anger , infact she never got angry, she was always the shy and calm type but with Vihaan the mater is totally different.

"It was a very beautiful proposal, he took me to beach at night, it was beautiful decorated with candles and rose petals , then he want into his knees and proposed me." Aradhaya said with a dreamy expression, she always dreamed that her soulmate would propose her like this someday.

Vidushi sighed dreamily while Akira was staring at her blankly, here Vihaan was looking at her with a raised eyebrows and amusing expression.

"But you know it's very surprising that Vihaan kneeled down in front of you because as far as I know him, Vihaan rajput never bow his head in front of anyone." Akira said with a smrik.

Aradhaya frowned hearing her while Vihaan smriked as his ego got boasted. Vidushi could feel the tensed atmosphere,

"Guys I think we should go now, it's pretty late."  Vidushi said.

They all nodded and stood up, Vihaan completed the payment and they started walking. But one person was having different thoughts,

Something is fishy, I have to find out Akira thought looking at Aradhaya and Vihaan who were walking with a quiet amount of distance between them.

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Love ❤- Ira