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Niyati's Pov

As I dragged myself back to my room, I couldn't help but feel exhausted. The heavy pink tulle dress felt like it was weighing me down, and I stumbled slightly as I made my way up the stairs. The dress rustled and swirled around me, the layers of tulle catching on the banister as I climbed.

I finally reached my room and pushed open the door, relieved to be alone at last. I flopped down onto the bed, the dress billowing out around me like a cloud. I lay there for a moment, feeling the softness of the bed and the coolness of the air-conditioning on my skin.

Niyati sank onto her bed, the weight of the day pressing down on her like the heavy fabric of her pink tulle dress. It had been a whirlwind of events—traffic jams, a chaotic bridal party, and an unexpected confrontation with Reyansh Khurana.

Her life was usually simple: studying, attending college classes, binge-watching series, and spending quality time with her family on weekends.

She cherished the endless chats with her mom, the shopping sprees with Sara, and the occasional bestie dates.

But today was different. Today had been overwhelming.

In her college days, Niyati had been surrounded by close friends, but as she grew more serious about her career, she learned to be cautious. The carefree girl who had trusted easily and made friends effortlessly had been replaced by someone more guarded.

Time had taught her that not everyone was worth her energy, time, and effort. She had been hurt by childhood friends and even her cousin, leading her to maintain a safe distance from many people, including relatives who constantly compared her to Shanaya.

Now, as she lay in her room, she felt utterly exhausted. She had dragged herself to her room, only to realize she had forgotten her party pajamas in the car. Frustrated, she flopped back onto her bed, the tulle gown enveloping her like a cocoon.

Just then, a knock on the door broke her thoughts.

"Sara?" Niyati called out, her voice barely above a whisper.

Sara knocks and enters, cheerful despite the chaos outside. ---

**Sara:** (knocking and entering) Niyu! Why are you lying down like that? You look like you’ve just run a marathon!

**Niyati:** (sighs) It feels like I have. That bridal party was chaos! And then the traffic... Ugh! I’m just so tired.

**Sara:** Come on! You can’t stay in that heavy dress forever. Where are your party pajamas?

**Niyati:** (groans) I left them in the car. I can’t even drag myself to get them.
**Sara:** (grinning) Well, let’s go together! Get up, hold my hand. Let’s make this happen! *(Niyati takes Sara's hand, they head to the car.)*
Niyati's Pov

I groaned in frustration and sat up, the dress rustling and creasing as I moved. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stood up, the dress falling around me in soft folds.

I made my way back downstairs, the dress dragging behind me like a train. I felt like a princess in a fairy tale, except that I was tired and grumpy instead of happy and radiant.

As I reached the car, Sara was waiting for me with a cheerful smile.

Sara laughed and teased me about being a clumsy princess. We giggled and joked as we rummaged through the car, finally finding my party pajamas tucked away in a bag.

We went as I sat in the car to search my pajamas I found them in a bag wrapped and kept neatly as I was about to take them I heard...

Niyati's Pov Ends

_(As Niyati rummages through her bag for pajamas, Sara snaps a candid photo.)_

*Sara:* Cheese! Look at that cute but tired smile of yours!

(#Pic clicked by Sara)
Sara loves taking candid shots in weird rare moments but it really turns out great pic.

I gave her tired but cutesmile and just then Arjun and Reyansh along with Vivek jiju came out of the mansion they were planning to leave together for home since Arjun had back to back Meetings entire day he said bye to Vivek and was about to leave and noticed me he came towards me seeing him approach me I quickly grabbed the pajamas in bag and stood outside the car adjusting my dress clumsy little bit 👗 then he came towards me and leaned towards me.

Niyati's Pov Ends

**Arjun** "It was nice to meet you, Niyati," he said. "I hope to see you again soon. Gorgeous, pink suits you. Till then, I'll just miss you. I can’t wait to be alone with you again."

I felt a flutter in my chest as he waved at me, his eyes sparkling with amusement. I watched as he walked away, feeling a little dazed and confused. What did he just say? Miss me? We'd just met!

I shook my head, feeling a little silly.

*Niyati:** (stunned) Wait—what? Did he just say “miss you”? He barely knows me!

**Reyansh:** (winks at Sara as he passes by Arjun) Looks like someone made an impression!

**Niyati:** (frustrated) This is ridiculous! One moment he's flirting with Shanaya and the next he's acting like we’re best friends. What does he want from me? *(They return to Niyati's room.)*

**Sara:** Maybe he sees something special in you that you don’t even recognize yet.

**Niyati:** Special? Please! I’m just a girl who prefers quiet weekends over wedding chaos. *(She changes into her pajamas while still thinking about Arjun.)*

I went back to my room, changed into my party pajamas, and flopped down onto the bed, feeling exhausted. As I lay there, I couldn't help but think about Arjun and his mysterious words.

Niyati's room, once a serene sanctuary, now resembled a war zone. The remnants of a busy day lay scattered around her. The heavy pink tulle dress, now crumpled and lifeless, sprawled across the bed. Soft evening light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room.

Arundhati (Aru) had just informed us to join her at 10 pm so we relaxed and had changed our clothes.

While strolling through our Malhotra Mansion I saw beautiful wedding decorations. All the rituals were going to happen in our Mansion only except the day of wedding and Sangeet.

I could imagine aru coming running towards us through the beautiful stairs decorated. It was already late and I called my parents to let them know that what I did entire day and to remind my mom that I'll be on time tomorrow for breakfast after our nightout party.