I manage to push away the bad memories of the nightmare. I love my dress today. It's a yellow off-shoulder gown with real rose flower's jewellery, " Who made this? It's beautiful. I can smell roses. " I brush my fingers on the red petals of it. Hiding behind the smile, I gaze up at my friends to answer me.
" Mini made it for us. '' Sippy engulfs her arms around her, " She actually takes care of us as our mother does. "
" Right, " Rita hugs her too, " Our parents are here. " She says to Mini, " They will not allow me to see Guri after the Haldi Ceremony. " She pulls a face.
" Don't be a jerk. It's not months and years. Tomorrow mehndi. Then the next day you and Suhana will be married ladies. " Pehu put the bracelet made of red roses around my wrist.
All are wearing yellow dresses, Mini, Rita and Pehu are w
Sippy opens the curtains of my room. The sun sinks down over the city. My skin is glowing yellow and I'm smelling like roses. Sinking sun spreads orange all over, making the room glow, " Take a nap. We girls are partying tonight, only ladies. " Mini says, turning from the window, Including our mothers and mother-in-law. " She adds quickly. I was tired before. But the hot bath was really incredible. I can add it in my routine, " Here! Some fruits, juice and sandwiches if you feel hungry. " Sippy slides the tray on the nightstand. " We'll knock at your doorstep at eleven," Mini says as she grips the doorknob. Sippy steps out first and then Mini, " Call me if you need anything. " She meets my eyes for a few seconds. I nod my head and lock the door, closing it after them. My eyes are getting heavy. I walk over the mattress and plop on it, pulling the blanket to my ch
My body gets numbed when I stare down at her message. My smile fades away. The loud music, all babble, noises play in the background. It's my heartbeat that is running rapidly, knocking in my ears. Dammit! She'll be the path to my grave. Vicky jounces me by my shoulder, " What happened? " He asks. James stares down at the screen. He puts his hand on my shoulder, " Talk to her. It could be a prank. " He says. I shake my head, " I need to go. " I say over the music. I hurry toward the door of the club. I shove my hand in my pocket and take out the car's keys. She can't do this to me. I make a call on her number again, it's unreachable. I slip it back and quicken my pace. I unlock my car and get in. The passenger door opens and slams shut, taking Vicky in and James slips in the back seat, " You are looking as i
My heart was beating faster, and I hated myself for doing this to him. I'm worse for him. How could he forgive me so easily, I can see it clearly over his face that I've hurt him. But he needs to know what's he walking in. I want to be with him and push him away. When I thought about all the bad things, Which part bothered me most was unclear. My this deed to him is going to come back to haunt me in my dreams that I've hurt him. Nothing could ever happen between us. It doesn’t make sense, but that part scares me. He stares at me, my heart is beating a mile a minute. He steps back, twirling; he leaves me alone, mulling over what I did to him. I'm feeling so embarrassed right now for my doing. I never want to disappear into thin air so badly. I turn my gaze. The dress is still lying on one side of the mattress. Before my friends att
I take a deep breath and make my way through the door behind Pehu. She has overstepped the boundaries. But I can't blame her. They care for me. They are genuine with me from starting, rare people of my life. The hall which was regally decorated yesterday. It is converted into a dance floor. Dj is playing at one side of the hall, " No one told me about this, set up." I gaze around. " It is a surprise for you. You always wanna go to the club. But you never did out of fear. " Sippy says, coming from behind and putting her arm around my shoulder. " Thanks, it really feels like an actual club. " I smile, meeting my gaze with her. " Suhana! " My mother in law walks toward me, leaving her troop behind. She's wearing a red and dark green suit, Her lipstick was the brightest fluorescent pink, her Punjabi look is really amazing
My brother wants to talk about something essential. But wasn't he attending a bachelor party? Did he witness something unpleasant there? He doesn't want me to marry Arnav. I hurry toward my room. I behold him standing out of the room from the corridor. It makes me tense when I find him with our elder brother. Arrogant bossy huh! I want to snap but I keep quiet, " You don't need to wait outside, " I tell him as I turn the knob and open then to come in. I gesture him to sit but I know both are stubborn and stay on their feet, " Dad has sent something for you. " Ruu says. Big brother hands him a small white bag. Ruu extends his hand. I always get excited when dad brings something to me. I take it eagerly. I put the bag on the table and peep inside it, " Wao! Green, " I fish out the dress. It's a long green floral printed dress
I wake up early in the excitement of wearing one of my favourite colors. It's normal. I can't help it. But this excitement stays only for one day. I never repeat my dress. The occurrence of repeating is hardly happening. I'm seeing what Arnav is showing, perhaps I'm overthinking. I don't trust people easily and no one should. We can't peep inside people' head. I want this side of him to be real. When the cheater couldn't get what he wanted he dropped his veneer. I should listen to Rahul. I'm listening to my friends now. I've people to blame now. Marriage! It's not going to be easy when it's about me. " I'm overthinking. " I shake my head and whirl, looking at the end of my hair. I grip the strand and wrap it around the curler. I can enjoy the day as everything will contain my favourite thing today. " Suhana! Wake up! " My m
I can smell roses in the air. The sitting place is decorated with roses in the backyard garden. I was thinking, only jewellery would be heavy but this dress is also heavy. I glance at Mini, almost requesting her to let me change into something light as shorts and a simple white top. She moves her head from right to left, " Sit! '' She says in her bossy tone. " I hate you. " I squint at her. She smiles and pecks on my cheek, " You're looking beautiful. You'll love your pictures after years when you'll watch them with your kids and husband. " She says in my ear. I roll my eyes. I don't even know this wedding would work or not? She wants me to expect kids. I sit down and extend my hands. Mehndi Designer is already ready to begin it. I was expecting a simple girl. But she's pretty, her hair is colored blonde and it's sui
I ajar the door after a slight knock. The lips of my corners jump up, " Dad! " I scream in joy and hug him. He chuckles and hugs me back, " Kidda? Mera put? " He asks. ( How are you, kiddo? ) " You surprise me, dad? " I giggle and look up at him. My dad is handsome and tall five-eleven. There is some grey in his hair and beard. " I didn't come alone. " He moves aside. " Mama Ji! " I exclaim. ( Uncle) He embraces me and smiles broadly. He's five feet six inches tall, he's a fit man in his mid-forty. He's clean shaved. I can't believe it. These two men haven't travelled out of Punjab before. For the sake of me, they board a plane, " Thank you for coming." I step back, happily " Why wouldn't I come? " " All are waiting. " Ruu says, interrupt