Chapter dedicated to yashaswita
For the lovely cover made.
Thank you so much dear...

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...Preet..
After an eventful evening last night Kabir was adamant to come back home, I don't know why but he seems to be addicted to our bed.
We drove back late last night which was the only reason it took all my hard work to wake this monster.
I woke him up once I got up and visited the washroom to freshen up, when I came back he was asleep again with my dupaata entangled in his hand.
I smiled at him and sat next to him to wake him up and since then it's been 25 minutes of me trying key word trying to wake him up and him sleeping back again.

"Kabir get up na." I called him for the nth time caressing his hair.

This time he pulled me closer from my waist and placed his head on my lap.

Can someone ask him not to be this adorable when we are in a hurry.
Smiling I bent a little and whispered in his ear.

"Baby!"
He smiled at that and I smirked at the effect I had on him.
I bent a little more and kissed his forehead, following the trail I kissed his eyes and nose and then both the cheeks.
I moved closer to his lips but then skipping them I kissed his jaw.
His grip on my waist grew stronger and within seconds he pulled me beneath him kissing me straight on my lips.

Breaking the kiss he placed his forehead on mine as we tried calming our enraged breaths.

"So now you are awake!" I commented.

He smirked getting off me and moving towards the washroom.
"I was awake right at the moment you got off the bed." He answered making my cheeks flare to a dark shade of red.

Soon I too got off the bed and got dressed in a grey and yellow saree.
Since it was a themed wedding all the girls except the bride wore the same kind off saree, while the elder ladies wore another kind.
I neatly draped my saree, pinning it at all possible places to keep it secured.

I secured my hair in a tight bun, enhancing it with the mogra garland. I secured a choker necklace around my neck. I completed my make up and exactly then Kabir came out dressed in a maroon kurta with his ruffed jeans.
He came up to my dressing table and marked my forehead with the vermilion kissing it thereafter.

Ready, he dropped me at the Singh's while himself going to Malhotra mansion promising to be there soon.
Sonce we decided to have the functions the lavish way, the Haldi was to be held at the Singh's while the Malhotra's would be hosting the Mehendi and Sangeet.

Checking all the preparations, we welcomed the Malhotra's with the Dhols.

The decorations were totally according to the theme, yellow.

Kavya looked dazzling in her yellow and silver attire standing out.

While Kashish scored the complement of being beautiful in yellow indian outfit.

The elders maintained the decorum wearing the similar yellow silk saree.

Soon with everyone present there we began the haldi ceremony, first Abhi was coloured yellow followed by Kavya.
Later they were asked to have bath with rose milk and join everyone down.

I was looking around for lunch when maa asked me to call Kavya.
I ran upstairs to the room allotted to her but before I could enter her room I was pulled to the next one, a hand constructing my shout.
I closed my eyes shut tightly panicking.
Sensing no movement from the other side I slowly opened an eye followed by the other.
I narrowed my eyes on finding my stupid husband there watching me with amusement.

"Uhmm." I groaned asking him to peal his hand off my mouth since his other hand held both my hands.

"What?" He asked.
I bobbed my head bringing his attention to his hand.

"Ohh this?" He asked and I nodded.

"I like it where it is. It keeps you shut nahi toh Kabir kpi aajayega, Kabir koi dekhlega." He ranted.
I narrowed my eyes and then suddenly something struck me so I kissed his hand.
Surprised he pulled his hand opening his eyes widely.
"Itni bakwaas karti hu na? Theek hai ab kuch nahi bolungi kuch bhi nahi."
I huffed folding my hands.

He smiled and then came deadly close to me.

"Kuch nahi?" He asked and I shook my head negatively.

"Nothing?" He asked again in a whisper kissing my ear lobe while his other hand opened my hair, well it at least lasted half of the function!
"Not even I love you?" He asked kissing my soft spot behind my ears as I gasped.

"Uh huh." I managed to shutter.

"But I can." He said while I stared at him in confusion.
He left a trail of wet kisses on my neckline saying I Love you after every kiss.
While I stood there surrendered with my eyes closed.

Our bubble was broken when Maa called for me.

"Preet."
I opened my eyes in shock.

"Coming." I answered back.

"Stupid Kabir, Maa had sent me to get Kavya." I scolded Kabir.

Pushing him aside I opened the door.
Just then he decided to make it more difficult for me he hid behind the door as I opened it to reveal maa.

"As I remember, Kavya was supposed to be in the next room." She commented.
I bit my lips as Kabir traced his fingers on my bare back.

"Uh uh, actually I dropped some haldi on my dress, so I was a just a cleaning it."
I shuttered.

"Yeah that's it." I tried confirming.

She smiled knowingly as Kabir's hand moved up and down on my spine.
I move my right hand behind me pushing his hand away.

"Okay, clean it and come fast. I'll take Kavya along with me." She spoke and I nodded.

I was about to close the door when Maa turned around and then commented,
"You do one thing bring Kabir along." Maa commented making me blush as I looked down.
Getting the opportunity Kabir pulled me while closing the door making maa laugh.
Without wasting another minute Kabir hungrily claimed my lips.
Breaking the kiss I placed my forehead on his shoulder as he caressed my hair.

"Let's go?" He asked and I nodded.

Together we walked down only to be teased.
I hid behind Kabir when Aryan pulled me to him.

"Where were you?" He asked even though he very well knew the answer.

"Uhm, there was something on my saree was just trying to clean it." I lied.

"Well then there is something on your face too." Abhi commented.
I wiped my cheeks with the back of my hand.

"Something red, it's flaring darker every minute." Zayn continued.
Getting the connection I hid my face in my hands, everyone else laughing on my account.

"Ohh wait, it's her blush. Are you blushing Di?" Arjun completed.

After a lot of leg pulling they let that matter slide.
.
We all soon gathered back to the open garden with Kavya, dressed in a beautiful yellow and greyish brown saree.

Soon we started the fun singing and dancing.

(P.s. Sonam Kapoor and Abhay deol as Preet and Kabir)

After a tiresome fun we all returned back to our houses in order to rest and it was decided that all the young clan will meet in the evening at our place.
On reaching home as soon as Kabir hit the office room and drowned himself in some work while I on the other hand gave kaka the menu for the evening and had a talk with Anushree.
My friends informed me that they had reached London back since they wanted to welcome their new year with their family.

I entered my room and got dressed in a cream maxi skirt along with a black top.
I rubbed away all the remains of make up and tied my hair in a messy low ponytail.

As soon as I was done I heard the bell ringing. It is supposed to be Kavya since she is the only one who is always before time.

I ran down the stairs only to be reprimanded by my husband and brother for running on the stairs followed by which was a lecture on how ignorant I was about myself.
Shooing it all away we sat in the living area with snacks and drinks and began playing truth and dare.

Abhi spin the bottle and it landed on Arjun who choose dare and was asked to perform on a romantic number.
Obviously I was the smart one who gave it to him hoping he would make the most of it.
As expected he asked Kashish for it and she obliged and they danced leaving us astonished.
I winked at him as he took his seat back. Next was Tara and Kavya asked her to give Aryan a lap dance, the look on my brothers face was all worth it.

Kavya and I were known for giving the nastiest of dares.
Tara hesitantly completed her dare.
Next was Aryan who was asked to propose marriage to Tara.
Which he did in the most filmy way possible.
He picked up a rose from my side table and went on his knees.

"Mai seedhe sadhe dhang se kehta hu dil ki baat.
Ek ghar banana chahta hu
Mai tumhare sath.
Kya dogi mere haatho mai bolo tum apna hath?
Kya dogi mere haatho mai bolo tum apna hath?"
(In the most simplest way I am about to speak my heart.
I wish to have a family with you.
Will you walk this path with me with our hands intertwined?
Will you support me?)
Anyone with eyes could sense the sincerity in his voice as he removed the ring from his pocket.
Tara gasped and nodded as Aryan slid the ring in her finger and we cheered for them.

"Do you roam around with rings in your pocket?" I asked my brother.

"No he has been gathering guts to propose her from last one week." Kabir answered smirking as my brother flipped him the bird.

Getting back to the game the bottle was spun again and this time it landed on me.

"Wait wait I'll give the dare." Arjun offered and I nodded sipping my coke.

"You have to explain why you love Kabir bhai even without saying I love you." He completed.
Cue to me spitting my coke out as I choked.

"Wait wait in a form of a song." Kavya piped in as I narrowed my eyes at her.
Kashish quickly got my guitar from my bedroom and handed it to me.

I strumed my guitar and closed my eyes.

Na Kuch Pooch
Na Kuch Maanga
Tune Dil Se Diya Jo Diya

(I slowly opened my eyes to look at Kabir who was staring back with love filled in his eyes.)

Na Kuch Bola
Na Kuch Tola
Muskuraake Diya Jo Diya

(I sang again bridging the gap between us.)

Tu Hi Dhoop Tu Hi Chaaya
Tu Hi Apna Paraya

(I placed my guitar down as he pulled me closer rubbing our nose making me smile as I cupped his face.)

Aur Kuch Na Janoon Main, Bas Itna Hi Janoon

(I made him look directly in my eyes as his hands pulled me even closer from my waist.)

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai
Yaara Main Kya Karoon

(I asked him placing my forehead on his.)

Sajde Sar Jhukta Hai
Yaara Main Kya Karoon

(I bowed my head in front of him)

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai
Yaara Main Kya Karoon

(He picked my face up placing his left hand on my chin and kissed my Forehead.)

(You Didn't Ask Anything
You Didn't Ask For Anything
Whatever You Gave, You Gave From Your Heart

You Didn't Say Anything
You Didn't Weigh The Pros And Cons
Whatever You Gave, You Gave With A Smile

You're The Warmth, You're The Shade
You're My Own And A Stranger
I May Not Know Much But This I Do Know

I See God In You
My Love, what should i do?
I Bow My Head Before You
My Love, what should i do?

I See God In You
My Love, what should i do?)

Loud claps made me pull back.
Ending the game we sat there chatting.
Kabir placed his forehead on my legs hugging me from my waist as I caressed his head.

Within minutes he was in deep sleep.

"Omg, he slept!" Kavya exclaimed as they got up in order to leave.
I motioned her to keep her voice low.

"Wake him up and ask him to sleep in his room, he must be tired." Aryan pointed out.

"Uh huh, once he wakes up he'll start working. Let him be." I said as they all left and I placed my forehead on the head board of the sofa.

I have no idea when I slipped into a peaceful sleep.
I only got up once I felt Kabir jolting up.
I opened my eyes in a haze only to find his eyes lined with worry.

"What the hell? I slept and you didn't even bother waking up rather you sat in the same position for what like three hours?" He scolded.

"Hey, it's okay. I am fine." I assured him.

"Fine, my foot." He cursed scooping me in his arms and walking towards our room.

"Mai pagal joh waise so gaya aur tu mujhse badi pagal jisne mujhe uthaya bhi nahi." He scolded making me laugh.

He placed me on the bed pulling the duvet over us.
He positioned himself behind me and started massaging my back and neck.

"Baby I am fine." I tried.
He turned me around slowly his hands still working on my back.

"Jaan, why do you always put me before you?" He asked ever so lovingly.

"Because I am very selfish, I can't see you hurt or disturbed. It pains." I completed pouting.
He pulled me closer hugging me.

"I don't know what would I do without you?" He spoke in the crook of my neck.

"Nothing, nothing at all." I pointed out making him chuckle and soon we slept.

....Next evening.....

I was getting ready in my room without any disturbance since Kabir along with Aryan had gone to the airport to receive Kavya's Nani and Tarun, Tara's twin. Since both of them were orphans they were each other's only family.
Kavya's Nani was equally fond of Kabir but she couldn't attend our wedding since she was sick.

I quickly got dressed in my golden cream lehenga with a bit of green detailing.

And paired it with a kundan and pearl set.

I left my hair open pinning a few tresses and quickly did my make-up.
I descended downstairs and
asked the chauffeur to drop me at Malhotra Mansion.
Malhotra mansion was beautifully dolled white and green flowers and curtains.

Completing the check over of the entire area and settling the henna artists, I moved towards Kavya's room.
She looked beautiful clad in a cream and green lehenga with golden detailing.

While Kashish was fixing her hair or more like trying to fix her hair.
She glowed in a simple pastel mint green indo western lehenga.
I helped her in securing her hair in an elegant updo.

Kavya was bought downstairs and the henna artists began their work.

I was welcoming the guests when I received a call for emergency in a hospital so informing Maa and Papa about it I left.

...Kabir..

We reached the airport on time and were waiting when Aryan noticed Tarun and waved towards him.
Tarun moved towards us and gave Aryan a hug and I welcomed him with a handshake.

"So how's everyone?" Tarun asked.

"Everyone is fine.", Aryan answered.

"How's Preet?" He asked again.
This got my attention so I whipped my head towards him.

"Everyone involves Preet too." I mentioned gritting my teeth.

"Are you crazy not everyone is as hot as Preet buddy." Tarun answered back slapping my shoulder.
I was about to answer that ass when a call for me made me smile.

"Nani." I called back turning around.
I bent touching her feet seeking blessings.

"Haye. Kaisa hai mera baccha? Kitna patla hogaya hai. Lagta hai teri biwi khana nahi deti." (My baby! How are you? You've grown so thin, doesn't your wife give you food?) She began ranting making Aryan laugh.
Covering his laugh he bent down touching Nani's feet.
Nani hugged him too.
Soon we were off to our house while Aryan along with Tarun moved towards Tara's apartment.

On arriving home, everyone hugged nani and exchanged greetings.
I was looking around for Preet when nani questioned my thoughts.

"Where is your daughter in law?" Nani asked dad.
Dad and nani shared a sweet and sour relationship where
Sarcasm is their official language of communication, which is a treat for us.

"Ya, ya she must be getting ready, girls these days!" She exclaimed.

It wasn't that nani didn't like Preet, basically nani was also one of Preet's fan in our family, she just wasn't happy with the arrangement because of which we got married.

How could Kashish hear anything about her Bhabhi so she piped in.

"She had an emergency call from the hospital, she was here and she made sure everything was working fine before leaving."

Letting it go nani moved towards her allotted room and got dressed but as soon as she hear the DJ, we welcomed another shot of Nani's orthodox thinking.
She just wasn't happy which the DJ blasting and this practically made him run away.

"Here goes your fairytale wedding." Kashish commented snickering making me chuckle as I was sitting next to her.

Kavya just made a bad face.
She was way too moody these days and Nani was just adding to it.
I sneaked out to the area where the guys were as the girls were applying henna while Nani, along with mom and a few ladies took the centre stage with dholki.

...Preet...

I drove back only to find the house utterly quite.
I entered the backyard where Nani along with the ladies were singing old punjabi folks.
I quietly went towards Kavya who was drying her mehendi.
As soon as she saw me she started complaining.

"Kavya stop cribbing, it will affect your health." I warned her.

"But." She tried.

"Shush, do you trust me?" I asked her.

"No." She answered back with a smirk.

"Great then"

And with that I moved towards the central area.
I knew the tune nani was playing along with mom on the dholki so I took over the lyrics.

Nani looked impressed while others seemed happy, I was pulled to dance along and soon the boys joined in too.

After making sure everyone had their dinner, I was looking around the area when nani xame towards me.
I covered my head with the dupatta and bowed down touching her feet to seek blessings when she stopped me in the middle hugging me.
She removed her gold kada making me wear them.
"Naniji." I tried stopping her.

"Uh huh, this is my love and blessings for you." She said.

Later I was forced to sit so that the henna artist could apply my mehendi.

Kabir himself choose the designs making the rest of the girls go aww.
He sat there next to me all the time making face at every detailing, alongside feeding me.

After my henna was completed and the function winded up, Kabir picked me bridal style towards our car and drove home.
He settled me on the bed removing all my jewellery.
He removed my makeup with rose water while all this while I kept on looking at him.

"What?" He asked sensing my gaze as removed his black shirt for my night wear.
He loved it when I wore his clothes.

"Kaha se late ho itna pyaar?" (From where do you get so much love?) I asked him.
Smiling he kept the shirt besides me on the bed and knelt down.

"Yaha se." (From here.) He answered pointing towards my heart.
Within seconds I was in his embrace hugging him tight being careful not to spoil my mehendi.

Later he made me change and we decided to call it a night.