Siddharth's POV

Finally when I said everything, when I confessed my feeling out to her it felt like I can rest in peace now.
I had the lines prepared for a long time now,  from past 3 days, heck I'd never waited that long.
A little voice inside me correcting me- saying the wait was not over yet.

The words were finally out, out from my mouth, and it felt like my heart was empty after.

I wanted desparately to show her, I was capable to fulfill every promise I was making.

I wanted to say that to her when we were alone. I was waiting for the right moment during the whole function. And finally it was done.

I was on my knees in front of her waiting for her answers.

I was anxious enough that the words her face was speaking remain unread.

Before saying anything she closed her eyes taking a deep breath, she was about to say something when all our family members came from nowhere.
They started clapping and hooting even whistling.

I was shocked and without realising I stood up, I didn't saw them coming, it was completely unexpected.

Did they heard everything?

I looked over Anusha her eyes widened, her face flushed. She was looking at everyone with wide eyes.

She looked at me and nodded shyly and saying, "I'll be back" and started to leave.

But she had not answered my question yet.

I can't let her go without answering my question, was the only thought inside me.
Before she could leave I caught her by her wrist and once again pulled her towards myself.

She stumbled a little, stood facing me with her wide eyes and her face fiery.

"I think I deserve an answer to my question"
with this I once again kneeled down in front of her, raising the rose. The plead in my eyes trying really hard to reach out to her. They were shooting stars I made sure.

The crowd we had- unexpected for sure- making awe sounds in the background.

She looked over everyone again for a while, then looked straight into my eyes. The lady infront of me took a deep breath so slowly that I was scared for a while.
Soon a smile appeared on her face and then she nodded taking the flower from my hand.

Nod?

Why she didn't said yes?

She was still worried, she was still not sure. There was something holding her back.

I have to make her fall in love with me too.
I will make her soon. I prepared myself for the task being.

Just after the nod to my question, everyone gasped and run towards us, hugging the lights out of both of us.

I was left looking at her , people hugging me were not existing for a moment.
I knew she was doing that for our parents. The way she was looking at our parents  said everything.

She wanted them to be happy.

I looked at my parents and hers'. A mere nod made four people precious to both of us happy and the remaining ecstatic.

In that moment what she did, made me angry, anxious and proud altogether. I was angry because she wasn't making a choice for herself.

I was anxious because I wanted to know the reason of her dilemma.

I was proud because what she did, brought  happiness. It made people around me happy. She care, care for everyone. She would never do anything to hurt anyone intentionally made me proud.

She was blushing hard.

Our family and friends were teasing us. She was  shy I knew, that was the reason I wanted to confess when we were alone. But I don't know from where they came.

She excused herself and ran inside.

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Anusha's POV

We were back in the car on our way home, I was driving .

I insisted Papa to let me drive, I knew he will not say anything but he was tired, he didn't slept well last night, was so busy preparing for the day.

Secondly, I was a bit upset about what happened back in the pool side area.

I was caught off guard when everyone appeared from behind. I was sure Siddharth was also shocked, because when I looked over him, his face was the mirror of my expression.

I was already about to say yes when they all appeared.

But when I saw Papa and Mumma looking at me, they were looking so happy. Then Mumma's words came into my mind. She was so happy right then I could easily see that, I had to do this for them.

I reassured myself that I was doing the right thing.

Once again when Siddharth kneeled, I looked in his eyes, reminding myself I have to do this for my parents, for his parents, plus I didn't wanted to hurt him.

I smiled and nodded, taking the rose from him.

Everyone hugged us, they were so happy. You did the right thing Anusha.

12th December marked as the day of our engagement. The day my life will change onwards.

After 1 month

I was jogging listening to my favourite album of 5SOS.
The early morning cold breeze, energizing every sleepy nerve of my body.

It was 5 a.m. and only few people were out. Call me mad but I find dawn more addictive than Alcohol or even Marijuana, not that I had ever tried before.

The sun was yet to rise. It was time to clear the sky, the dark clouds were just mere minutes away to set the sky on lights.
The birds were about to wake up, a few like who love the game were early arised. Waking upto this how can not feel addictive.
How can someone not get addicted to such great and harmless liquor.

I ran for 45 minutes, did some stretching and made my way back to my nest, where my folks would be waiting.

Coming home from outside and not to look for the most important person would be a crime. I stepped into the hall and watch my mother moving left and right in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for her baby birds.

Sensing my eyes she turned and smiled at me, passing her my beam not before wishing her good morning, I went straight to my room to fresh up myself.

After treating my body well with my blueberry scented wash, changing into formal outfit for the day I joined my folks.

Noticing my father seated on the head seat of the dining table, a sleepy brother behind and a vacant seat well belonging to my still asleep sister, I made way to help my mother.

"Hey! Maa"
I said while hugging her from behind.

"Hey! Beta. How was your run?"

"Fine"

Releasing her from the hug shrugging, while grabbing a apple from shelf basket, I sat on the kitchen counter.

"Arey, I want you to learn how to cook moong-daal-ka-halwa. Neena ji said Bholu really like it"
Mom said looking at me.

" Since when you are calling him Bholu", I said rolling my eyes at her and started helping her in preparing breakfast.

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Later at night was in my room, doing my assignment while listening to music.

My playlist was on Shuffle, listening to one republic's Counting stars cover by Chrissy Constanz and Alex Goot, when suddenly the song ended.

Then a song of my favourite singer started, it was an original of Nabeel Saukat Ali's 'Bewajah'. I was listening to the song when Siddharth came in my mind.

He is so understanding, he know about me so much already, he said he like the way my eyes talk.

He found me beautiful. A little voice in my head reminded.

He know which colour would suit me.
He cares for my family. That was the first time someone did that for me.

We didn't talk after our engagement, What if he changes his mind?

Does he still love me?
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Siddharth's POV

It had been a month since our engagement.

I think of her everyday, dream of her ever night. I think of her when I wake up, dream of her in sleep.

Anusha's eyes were looking at me whenever I look at myself in the mirror. I couldn't help but always dream of her. My worst nightmare was when she was not in my dreams.

Damn!

Siddharth you are so whipped

I love her!

I was sitting in my office when Mom called, she said they want to invite Anusha's family on Lohri.

Why I would have any problem? It would be my honor to have her by my side.

"Sir, the conference hall is ready. Everyone is waiting for you",
Mrs. Sharma my PA said bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Oh, yes. I'm coming."
grabbing my files and laptop for the meeting. I left my cabin.

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It was 13th January, meaning it was 'Lohri', Anusha and her family was coming probably in the evening. I wonder how she would be looking in the evening function.

What she will be wearing? I don't care whatever she wear she look perfect in everything.

Everything was done, all the preparations were done. It was time for the guest's arrival.

But my eyes would be searching for that one face the whole evening, I was sure till they have a glance.

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