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Naira drank a glass of water, "oh god Kartik is here, why did he come, is he alone, or has he bought someone with him, oh God don't think I can see him with someone for the next few days." Naira get a grip it's fine its up to him it's his life and your over him. She was,lost in her own thoughts.

"Naira di, why are you here come and dance" Kavya pulled her.

"Nai Kavya I'm not in a mood it's not the actual sangeet this is just to welcome everybody that's why."

"But di, please we hardly spend time like this, here we have the opportunity to do so" Kavya had a point, 'Naira just suck it up, for Kavya' Naira smiled.

" Kavi anything for you" she hugged Naira "thank you di" they both went back into the hall..

"It's a boy free zone, just us girls" said Arohi.

"These are all the girls?" said Naira looking around.

"Who you looking for?" Asked Arohi

" Kartik's girlfriend nai aye?"

" nope he has come alone"

"Oh right" she replied like it wasn't a big deal. " chalo let's dance" she said pulling Kavya and Arohi.

Kartik and the others, which included some uncles and cousins and some mutual friends of the bride all were chilling in the garden area with finger food, drinks and music ..but he couldn't seem to concentrate.

"So have you guys met Kunal?" Said Kartik

" no Kittu, we will all be meeting him at the drinks tomorrow night" said Arjun

" too bad Salil couldn't make it" said one of the cousin's"

" yeah bro, I miss him too, but he is feeling much better not enough to travel I guess " said Arjun.

They chilled and had banter, then Preeti called everyone to join in.

" guys thoda dance hojaye let's mix the party come you all Preeti insists" said Arohi.

" yeah we are coming baby, well you heard my wife let's go" the guys nodded and cheered.

" chacha aap ne bahut peeli, you guys go I will stay with him" said Kartik.

" Kittu, chachi will see to him you come na" said Tarun..

" ok I will be there in a bit." He commented. 'Nai Jana hai I don't want to see her, but I do want to also' his mind fighting with both thoughts.

The noise was raising in the main area..

"Sab partners mein ho javo" said Preeti, and Naira kaha hai?" Preeti turned and saw her coming. Naira come fast. Arohi was paired with Arjun most people were in couples.

"Aree Naira ka koi partner nai hai"

Meanwhile outside Kartik was getting irritated.

"Beta did I tell you that time your chachi and I met in the cafe" Kartik rolled his eyes.

"Haan chacha like for the 100th time, oh finally there is chachi" he got up.

" they are looking for you inside" said chachi

"Oh, why?" Chachi didn't hear him hence his question went unanswered. Kartik shrugged his shoulders and went inside.

"Leave, it Salil isn't here so she probably isn't in a good mood anyway" said Arohi

"I know but Naira, you shouldn't miss out" Preeti looked around.

"Kartik yes!! your here, come fast" she grabbed his hand.

"Salil nai hai, so Kartik you dance with her.

" mein to" he couldn't finish his sentence even. She practically pushed Kartik on her. "Now start the music" Preeti was obviously a little drunk.. kartik and Naira just stood infront of each other.

"Dance guys, esa koi dance karta hai," she made them hold hands . "Yes like that" once she had gone from there Naira let go of his hands. She started to dance on her own, just swaying on her own, he did too, but he kept coming closer, his eyes penetrating hers.. the lights deemed, and Kartik grabbed her waist and pulled her forward, Making her startled. He started to caress her soft waist.

"Stop it" she commented.

"What I am only dancing" he said and continued with his actions. She tried to push is hand away, but his grip was firm. 'Your always messing with my head see what I do' she gave him a little smile slowly bought her hand up.

"Ouch!" He held his belly.

" you pinched me?" he said

"Stay in your limits Kartik, or I will do alot worst!" she replied. 'Your angry tone is such a turn on' The lights went out. Naira panicked and landed against his chest,her hands gripped his arms, and in instant reaction he held her waist steady, it was pitch black.

"Go on, then do your worst" he said against her ear. "I'll be waiting" he whispered.
Then he deliberately placed a slow kiss in the corner of her neck. Naira stood speechless in his arms.. she closed her eyes feeling his sweet tongue and lips being attentive to pulse point, he slowly moved out, brushing his rough cheek against her soft ones he noticed her sigh. He smiled inhaling her scent. She opened her eyes she saw herself her actions she was just about to caress his nape. "Stop it!" She yelled, removing his hands, her voice got drowned out because of everyone else but enough for him to hear. The lights came back on in that instant, she looked around but he was gone.

"Panic over we are back" said Roshan Kartik's elder cousin. Naira's eyes searched for him.

"Good he got the message finally" she said walking over to Arohi. Kartik was in his room.

'Why did I do that, its wrong of me, first I tell her to go and move on and now when she is trying to I'm messing with her head it's not right' he shook his head, "maybe I should've bought Tara like dad had asked, anyways it's too late now"

Everyone called it a night, the next day Kartik and Naira avoided each other, he spent most of the time with the boys and she was with the girls. It was easy to do so as there were many people around to keep them distracted, and most functions were in the night.
It was around 8pm and everyone was getting ready to go to a bar for engagement drinks.

"Naira how is Salil?" Said Arohi whilst she was putting on her ear ring.

"He is better di, I rang him in the morning and spoke with him" she replied.

" how am I looking" said Kavya twirling in a pink dress.

"Hot baby I wont let anyone near you" she said feeling protected. She squeezed her in a side hug. Then Kavya saw her di's look.

" Naira di you are looking gorgeous in this black number" Naira gave her a whatever look. Naira was wearing a strapless black simple number, with her hair in a high pony tail, her make up light, with a fuchsia pink lip shade. She looks stunning, Preeti and Kunal were already at the bar, The girls all left to go in the car arranged by the family the boys were already there to welcome Kunal. The boys were all in conversation with Kunal and Preeti.

"Karik works for Goenka industries, he especially is here for his little sister" she smiled.

"Yes Preeti, also dad couldn't make it, someone had to represent from our side" he joked. More guests arrived.

"Oi Kittu" someone called. Kartik turned around.

"No way Suraj what you doing here" he hugged him. Suraj is his friend from US.

"Nice to see you bro it's been ages"

"I know, so you know my cousin?" Kartik was confused as to why he is here.

"No I know her husband to be, and he is a top guy, hey Kunal" he called and he introduced him to Preeti. Then he came chilled out with Kartik, everyone was meeting the couple and enjoying small food platters with drinks, the girls arrived shortly. Kartik saw Naira with her sisters and his cousins.'she is wearing my favourite black how sexy she is looking'

She saw him briefly, as she scanned the room, their eyes met, she couldn't help but check him out.'he looks hot in that white shirt, oh what am I thinking Chup Naira'
but then went over to Preeti who was waving them to come over.

"Kunal this is my cousin's brother..

"Kartik's wife?" Nice to meet you" he shook her hand,

"Nai not Kartik, Salil's..

"Oh sorry I assumed."

"Its ok, nice meeting you, this is my sister Kavya and Arohi di" 'Kartik ki patni everyone is getting it wrong' She rolled her eyes.

" hey you sly dog you didn't tell me you guys got together?"

"Hmm, what?" Kunal pointed to Naira.

" her remember LA"

"You've lost me.." he drank his drink.

"Hold on this will jog your memory" he took his wallet out, and pulled a photo out, Kartik looked at it. " The Sayers club" he read the back.

"Wait Naira and me."
it was a group photo of Suraj, one guy and another girl who was next to Kartik, Kartik looked at the photo in detail, he has one arm draped around Naira standing sideways holding a bottle of vodka.

"How young we are looking" he commented still hazy at the memory. "I was right it was her, yeh Naira thi"

"What Naira thi?" Said Naira standing in front of them

Tbc

That's it guys, how was it? next part Kartik and Naira flashback when they first met 😉