Page 37 of ARIDHI: His Never-Ending Desire
Rathore's Mansion, Delhi.
It's going to be the end of the day soon since Wall Clock reflected 8 PM back at me.
But I guess we youngsters have different plans for our newly married couple.
The evening time passed away as we played some little games and a never ending conversation held on.
Now it's time for an actual showdown.
Everyone, including Singhanias and Agarwals and some other family friends are all sat in their seats.
A small stage has been set up in front of us. Rishika and Abhir decorated the whole mansion to create some real effects.
The ladies are probably getting ready and meanwhile men are waiting for them, as usual.
"Bro!! I wanna ask you something" Dhruv claimed. He was sitting beside me on a sofa.
I simply nodded my head at him in acknowledgement.
"Uhm.." He sounded nervous as he looked away.
"Say it. I don't have the whole day!!" I replied coolly. And I guess my face is definitely in a disgusting manner.
"Is it okay to do THAT before marriage?" He finally spilt it out.
I was about to say something but Wait-WHAT??
My eyes narrowed as I processed the information properly in my brain.
He did THAT?? Before Marriage?? No, that's not the matter. He did THAT before me?? Great.
"I guess so" I answered nonchalantly with a shrug.
"What guess?? You might have also done that till now!!" He scoffed.
I don't have the heart to tell him that I didn't. Who will explain to him that my girl isn't like his girl.
Even if she falls in love with me, she will keep that to herself. She probably wants me to confess first.
And I'm being stubborn here because She will be the first one confessing, not me.
"It's Okay to do THAT before marriage but I hope you used protection!!" I spoke out despite the war going inside my brain.
"No, I didn't." He pouted. FUCKING POUTED!?
"Arsehole!!" I muttered, while pinching the bridge of my nose. Clearly done with this man.
He opened his mouth to speak but pursued his lips shut when a tingling noises of anklets echoed in the Hallways.
My eyes snapped at the top of the stairs where Aridhi was standing in a wine colour silk saree, giving a perfect view of her curves and petite figure.
The blouse was sleeveless and backless too, I guess from the way her back muscles are flexing.
That damn saree!! What was the need of sticking with her body so much??
The Black heels, Red Lipstick and open hair took all my breath and I suddenly felt all the blood rushing straight to my lower body.
Damn. She doesn't need any makeup to look Beautiful. Makeup needs her to boost their sales.
I was too occupied by her to see the other ladies coming down from the stairs to sit with their respective partners.
With each graceful step she took, I realise she is walking straight towards me. My heartbeat widened at an animalistic speed.
My neck automatically moved into a gulp when she stopped right in front of me. I lifted up my eyes to gaze back at her blue ones.
They are like the ocean. Every time the wave touches the shore, something inside me shifts. Normal to Abnormal. Calm to Maniac. Human to Beast.
Suddenly I felt hot, too much hot, in my Black and Blue Tuxedo, in my body.
I removed the tie for better passing of air, opened the upper two buttons of my white shirt.
She took a seat beside me, her eyes moved to the stage but mine were still fixed at her.
How can someone take off his eyes from this beauty sitting right beside me.
Something rose in my body. The urge to kidnap her and keep her away just for myself filled my brain cells.
I shook that thought aside, at least for now.
I was about to turn straight but then I felt some weird gazes on me.
I looked back to check and I immediately understood who the person was digging holes in my neck.
The first person is Vinod uncle, Aridhi's father and my dear father-in-law!!
The second person is Vinayak, Aridhi's elder brother and my dear brother-in-law!!
I passed them a triumphant smile as I kept my arm on the sofa, behind Aridhi's back.
They flinched at my audacity but they - by now - should learn the fact that Aridhi, their Princess is going to become My Queen soon.
Meanwhile, Aridhi shifted backwards, her bare soft skin brushed against my hard muscles of the forearm.
Even though my forearm is covered with two layers of cloth, I can still feel this tingling feeling rising.
She paused and turned in my direction almost surprised. I lean forward towards her ear as her back stiffens.
"Are you planning to become the cause of Global warming or my death?" I whispered in a husky tone, my hot breath fanning across her ear.
Her cheeks quickened with a red hue, colour matching with her lipstick.
"Maybe both!" She whispered back while biting down on her lower lip and my eyes fixed on that.
I want to take those soft lips between my teeth. I want to taste them, bite them, savour them, devour them and ruin them.
A growl left my mouth as the image of us clicked in my mind. Okay, now It's too much to control.
I bent closer to her and pecked on her lips real quick. Just a touch of 1 second. And she lost it all. Composure, I mean.
She gasped as her eyes widened. We did kiss in front of very people but not when her father and brother are right behind us, glaring at me.
"What was that for?" She asked quietly.
"Do we need a reason to kiss?" I asked back in the same tone as her.
"It doesn't mean you will kiss any girl passing by without any reason!" She rolled her eyes.
"Not any other girl." I pressed hard on my words.
"Huh?" She looked at me with confusion tugging at her head.
"Only You." I replied softly in the space between us, our lips, the movement almost making them touch once again.
My voice dropped lower, eyes glued to hers,"Such a cute little wild cat is all blushy mess right now, huh?"
"Shut up!!" She hastened while hitting my chest but it didn't even budge.
She tried to push me back but with her strength, she might take an eternity. I chuckled before sitting straight on my seat.
Rishika was standing on the stage with a mic in her hand,"Good Night Everyone!" She called out.
"Good Evening, you idiot" Abhir who was standing beside her, flicked her forehead.
"Yeah Yeah" Rishika muttered while hitting him,"Sorry for his misbehavior!" She apologized sarcastically.
Everyone burst out laughing when Abhir snatched the mic from Rishika and started to run. She chased after him.
This little brat is after my sis or what!?
Anyways, I can't stand objections because I'm also taking his sister. But if he tries to hurt her, I will surely break his bones.
I'm also sure that it won't happen. Aridhi raised him well as his elder sister.
"Okay so guys, here is the plan - we are going to have a little show before dance performances and will finish our day with a movie!!"
Rishika told everyone while shouting. Because Abhir didn't let her have the mic. Advantage to his tall height.
They bow down while walking back stage, curtains falling in front of us.
A low music tune broke out in the background as the curtains rose up once again, covered with white and black fake smoke.
A boy - who I think Abhir is - appeared from the smoke, his silhouette reflecting back on us.
"Ek ladki thi deewani si" His Voice roared in the silence of the mansion.
(There was a girl who was crazy.)
"Ek ladke pe woh marti thi" He continued while taking slow steps forward.
(She was all over a boy.)
"Nazre jhuka ke, sharma ke, Galiyon se guzarti thi" His voice softened.
(She used to walk through the streets with her eyes down and feeling shy.)
"Chori chori chupke chupke, chitthiyan likha karti thi" He raised his right hand in which a paper was stuck in between the middle and index finger.
(She used to write letters secretly and surreptitiously.)
"Kuch kehna tha shayad usko, Jaane kis se darti thi" His brows scrunched.
(She probably had something to say, but who knows what she was scared of.)
"Jab bhi milti thi mujh se, mujh se poocha karti thi" He tapped his chest lightly.
(Whenever she met me, she used to ask me.)
"Pyaar kaise hota hain? Yeh pyaar kaise hota hain? Aur me sirf yeh keh pata tha.." His voice hung in air as smoke faded away.
(How does love happen? How does this love happen? And I just used to tell her that...)
Melody of the song bursted in the background as Rishika appeared behind Abhir.
Abhir was wearing an all Black tuxedo while Rishika wore a Red Bodycon Dress.
They started their performance as the main part of the song reached our ears.
Aankhein khuli ho ya ho band Deedar unka hota hain... Kaise kahu me oh yara yeh Pyaar kaise hota hain...tudutudu!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIxIdKd6c8M
The performance ended with a storm of claps and whistles.
Some murmers of the ladies also mixed in the air.
"They will make a great couple!"
"What's say Aarti ji? Should we arrange them too?"
"Sure why not..haha!"
I shook my head before the possessive side of a brother rise inside me.
"Okay so next we did like to invite Aridhi Didi and Ruvit Bhaiya on the stage!!!" Everyone cheered on Rishika's words.
"W-What? No.." Aridhi stammered beside me.
"Wae not?" I looked in her direction.
"I-Idk.."
"You don't want me to complete your childhood fantasy?" I asked, cutting her off.
"Which fantasy?" She scrunched her brows in confusion.
I stood up from my seat and forward my hand infront of her. She took it thankfully.
I pulled her closer in such a way that her ear brushed with my lips.
"We have danced so many times before with everyone present. They were random, today's one was your fantasy since you were 15." I whispered.
"Rest assured and give me an another chance to fulfill this desire of yours!"
Listening to the words from my mouth, she shifted beside me as we walked towards the stage, her hand on my arm.
Everyone gave a big round of applause as we made our way towards where Rishika and Abhir were standing.
"Bhai...which song?" Rishika asked me once I was standing beside her, with Abhir standing beside Aridhi on other side.
"Didi Tera Devar Deewana!" I replied in a voice only she could hear.
Rishika escorted herself backstage before giving me a thumbs up, Abhir following after her.
Everyone's eyes were on us. But they weren't the one I want to look at. My gaze shifted to the lady standing beside me, with confidence radiating from her body.
As the song started, Her hand went to grip on my shoulder. My hand circled the small of her back and our hands intertwined with each other.
Her soft curves mould against my hard muscles, looking like some perfect pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
"Are we having a Waltz on a Bollywood song?" She tilted her head while whispering.
"We have done it before I think?" I whispered back as our feet moved in rhythm.
"Yeah but at that time Dhruv and Nandini joined us. Now, we are alone!!" Her voice was merely audible as the song played in the background.
Lallala.. (lai lai la..Lala)
Lallala.. (lai lai la..Lala)
"Doesn't matter"
"Uhm..Let's change it!!"
Before I could make out what she meant, her legs ran to the edge of the stage. She jumped off the stage, making her way towards Bhabhi and Bhaiya.
Didi tera devar deewana,
Ho didi tera devar deewana
She gripped Bhabhi's shoulder by pointing at me.
Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana
(Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana)
She walked towards Maa while facepalming at me.
Dhandha hain yeh uska purana
Arey dhandha hain yeh uska purana
Her lips moved in sync as if she was complaining something about me to Maa. Maa cupped her cheeks and pressed a kiss to her forehead.
Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana
(Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana)
She walked on the middle narrow lane in front of the stage, coming towards me when the tune took over the lyrics.
Lallala.. (lai lai la..Lala)
Lallala.. (lai lai la..Lala)
And only then it clicked my mind - I was still standing on the stage with my muscles clenched.
I stride towards her before jumping off the stage - it wasn't so big.
The tuning part was going on as she forward her hand infront of me and just when I was about to hold it, she back away, breaking in giggles.
My eyebrows hit the forehead. I took off my coat and throw away at her. She caught it and wore it immediately, understanding my gesture.
No way in hell I will let her dance in that damn saree in front of everyone which could barely cover her body!! Yes, I regret my decision.
Aridhi toured around the hall, collecting all the ladies beside her.
Papa walked beside me with a slingshot in his hand. Even Vinod uncle, Vinayak Bhaiya and Abhir joined my side.
I rolled off my sleeves beneth my elbows. My chest and shoulders taut against the soft fabric of the shirt.
Papa gave me the slingshot. Setting it up in my hand with a small ball in it, I aimed for my girl.
The ball hit her on her waist as her attention turned on me. Yes, Stay there, don't waver it.
Main boli ki lana tu imli ka daana
Magar woh chuaare le aaya deewana
Aridhi narrowed her eyes on me while stepping towards me. Instead of stopping infront of me as I expected, she pushed me with a force I didn't knew she had.
I flinched as she smiled playfully.
Main boli ki machle,
Hain dil mera haye.
Woh kharbuja laya,
Jo nimbu mangaya.
My hand gripped on her waist and twirl her round. One minute she was away, next minute she was right in my arms.
Pagla hain koi usko batana
Arey pagla hain koi usko batana
She moved her hands on either side of her ear in a circular motion.
Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana
(Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana)
She slipped free from my grip once I loosened it. Not before slapping hard on my shoulder.
She grabbed Bhabhi's hand and took her in a butterfly round while the main lyrics of the song took its fly.
Didi tera devar deewana
Haye Ram, kudiyon ko daale daana
A smile formed on my lips, seeing her happy.
Maa walked beside me and caressed my cheek. Probably thinking 'I never saw him this happy before.'
Lallala.. (Lai lai la..Lala)
Lallala.. (Lai lai la..Lala)
Bhabhi let her go and then a shocking thing happened.
She pushed Aridhi in my direction with a force that made her stammer on her feet.
Sensing my reflex angle for Aridhi, she might have done it intentionally because before Aridhi could fall, I caught her.
Her hands on my either shoulders and my both hands circled her waist respectively.
The atmosphere suddenly changed. The air beside me fills with her light strawberry scent.
The song stopped, changing into a soft melody. Party poppers burst beside us with rose petals falling on our heads.
What is happening here?