Aaeesha's Pov

While we were enjoying our chatter,  the most traditional, high class family came, you can see my sarcasm here. Because I don't like them much. They behave so reserved and act as they were just landed from the sky. I don't hate them but I don't like them either. It's the family of Moharuddin uncle and Sana aunt. Rizwan and Sona were their children. Sona already got married and has baby boy. Rizwan is younger, around Reehan's age.

I just went inside with the excuse of bringing snacks, just to avoid the "how are you, it's been a long time" conversation. Because I can't hold my fake smile for a long time. And that Rizwan, he has beaten me once in childhood while playing and behaves like he didn't remember anything. May be for real, he had forgotten it. But I remembered it. He should remember and feel sorry about it. I will make that sure this time before the wedding ends.

After sometime, all the young generation fellows gathered and started playing truth and dare. Reehan was called to do some repair with the LED screens in the wedding hall. He went to fix without complaining. That's why I like him. He is always helping people here and there.

We are also sitting in there and started playing. Two rounds over with the truth choosen. Hell boring. I don't believe in those truths. Who knows they are telling the truth for real? And in this third round, the bottle's end is now towards Rizwan who was opposite to our naughty Silly. He choosed truth. I know why because I know Silly and her wild mind for dares.

She asked him,

"Don't worry brother, I will let you pass easily. So, my question is, do you have a girlfriend?"

He looks surprised with the question then smiled at her. He mimicked a cough and said,

"You won't change Silly and I don't have any girlfriend."

No one believed him because he was the most handsome guy in our family, well mannered and of course rich. I am not praising him, just saying.

After one more round, it's my turn now. Opposite to me is, Shane, my first cousin from mom's side. After Silly and Reehan, he is my 'go to guy'. I choose dare because I am the only adventurous soul here. Shane smirked at me. What's cooking in his mind? Whatever, I never failed in this game and will win this time too.

His eyes are on me like he is challenging me. I rolled my eyes with his antiques.

He dared me,
"Propose any handsome guy you found here."
with his hand directed to himself. Such a dramatic fellow.

"What's the dare in it bro? Make it a little bit tough for her." added Silly.

She's surely taking revenge on me for the past times.

"Oh yeah, OK. Propose that handsome guy but don't use the sentences, 'I like you or I love you'. Do something differently. Though it's difficult, I will help you."

He and his smirk, I just wanted to remove that from his face. Too arrogant.

Keep your hopes to yourself, you dummy Shane. I'm not going to propose you.

Then whom?

Shareef? No no. He already overestimates himself. Kareem? My taste will be under estimated. Arif? I never talked to him. Babul, no he is like a brother to me. Rizwan? NO in capitals. Uhhhu. Who is that luckiest guy to get proposed by me? I looked around and found that guy.

I took a redrose from the flowers meant for decoration. All the people were watching me and kept their faces as it was routine. They were yet to be introduced to my craziness.

     I went to Reehan. I looked at the gang sneakingly. Curiosity pasted on their faces. He was looking tensed, I don't know why. But I know he won't feel for me in that way because he flirts with every other girl, even when I'm with him. So, I'm firm about it.

" You know Reehan! someone sent me this flower as a sign of proposing me. I am so happy".

He was astonished and said,

" Why the hell you accepted it? A girl should accept things like them only if she loves him, don't behave as stupid".

I know he will get angry on hearing it and say something like this. He just won't allow me to jump into relationship.

I replied,

"Yes, it was true and I agree. That's why I accepted it. Because I thought it was you who sent the flower."

That's it. I told him indirectly, I loved him, not seriously, but for the game. He was bemused with my stunt. I turned to our batch and they started clapping and shouting

"Ohh!! you won it".

I tapped the shoulder of Reehan who was still in the shocked state. I should make him realize that it was a dare otherwise he seemed to be going  into coma in few minutes.

"Hey Reehan, don't scare me, I just joked man. It was just a dare to propose someone indirectly. I choose you as a safe bet because you won't even believe it. Now come and join us."

He said,

" No, I still have some work, you go now."

He was angry. I can feel it though he tried to mask it. He can't stay angry for a long time. He will come around. I returned to our noisy group and resumed the game.

Rizwan's POV

Meeting cousins after a long time and having fun was the main reason for my arrival for this marriage. I was wished by everyone except Aaeesha. I don't know why she always behaves like that. May be shy, I thought.

While we were playing, Silly asked me whether I had a girl friend or not. All were staring at me for my answer. It was awkward to me to answer such questions. But I have to answer otherwise they will confirm that I had a girl friend. So, I said "No". They were not believing. I honestly have no girlfriend not because I had no interest in girls or like that. I still haven't found my girl that's it. I don't have a clear idea how she would be but I haven't met anyone to feel like that.

Aaeesha proposed to Reehan for completing her dare. But, I don't think it was fake. I can see the affection between them. They have good understanding about each other. When she said it was not serious, his face showed trauma. He may seriously had feelings for her. He will make her fall for him because I know him from childhood. If he determined to do something, he will do it at any cost.

Next day Evening

Aaeesha's POV

There was Sangeeth organised in the lower stairs. I wore a heavy embroidery dress selected by mom. I don't know whether I look beautiful or not but Reehan teased me continuously saying I'm beautiful today. It was irritating because he was besides me all the time.

When I asked to leave me, he said,
"You are looking pretty beautiful today. People don't know the real you, so they may fall for you. Then I can't help them."

He was always like this overprotective. But, I like his company. I can do anything when I am with him. He was so jovial and can make me laugh until all my zygomatic muscles get fatigue.

After some time, Reehan called me.
"We have to go to receive the bride's friends, come fast."

"OK but I need to change into something simple I can't come with this luggage"

He laughed and said, "I know you will say this so I brought you that something simple, wear it and come to the parking."

I headed to upstairs to change my dress. I went to the nearest room to change my dress which had so many materials for the next day's rituals. It was a small room. There is a bed in the centre and a washroom at the starting. To my bad luck, the door's lock was not working properly, it was not closing. I called Silly and asked her to do the watchman job. She asked me to let her inside but I said no because I was so shy.

After sometime, suddenly, I heard the loud sound of opening door and some guy nosedived over me.

Want to know what happened next.....wait for my next  update on Wednesday.

                     To be continued......