Misha's POV:

A perfect family picture!

As I kept looking at the picture I felt more and more tears running down my cheeks. It was picture of Varun, Tanvi and Isha. Everyone looked so happy, it was clearly visible in their eyes. Varun looked so happy, also he had the dimple in this picture which he gets when he is genuinely happy and smiling. My eyes moved towards Tanvi and I felt my heart sank in the deep ocean of pain. I agree I didn't use to like her, I was always jealous to see her with Varun but never once I imagined something bad for her. What happened with Tanvi was unfair, life was so unfair to her!

Talking about this picture I wasn't expecting it to be here and now that I saw it, I was scared. I don't know the reason but yeah, I was scared, a lot actually. I moved aside flower strings and sat on the edge of the bed. I tried to think about something different but the picture kept flashing before my eyes. It started to get uncomfortable, the room was undoubtedly large but still it became difficult for me to breathe. what is wrong with me? I went towards the balcony to calm myself. Nature can always bring you back to normal.

As soon as I felt the cold breeze faming my face I got relaxed like nothing was wrong with me. Thank god. The only thing bothering me at that moment was my heavy clothes and ornaments. I'm not used to wearing all this ornaments and heavy designed clothes which made me think of different ideas to get rid of them but then again, I decided to wait till Varun comes.

I went ahead and stood at the very edge of balcony. The sky looked more clear from there. I looked all over the sky to see the moon but couldn't find it. Neither the moon in sky nor my moon, who is sitting downstairs was here! I smiled at myself and looked back in the sky. Though moon wasn't here, the stars did it's job very well, Making the sky look beautiful as always.

As I saw the blinking stars I thought of my life and how quickly it changed. The girl who never wanted to marry is actually married now and that too to her high School Crush. The man she always admired from distance. I smiled again. My day today seemed like a rollercoaster, at one moment I'm sad and at other I'm the happiest.
Now that I'm happy and smiling I pray that nothing bad happens ahead, which will make me cry.

I sighed and came back to room. why is Varun not here yet? The thought of him made my heart hammer against my chest. I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my cheeks tainted with a shade of pink. oh god! Only Varun can have this effect on me.

I sat on the couch waiting for him to come. There's nothing like first night, going to happen between us and I was very much ok with that but what will we talk when he comes? Should I start the conversation or let him do it? No no no, I'm definitely not letting him start it, last time when he did that, it broke my heart into million pieces. I don't want that to happen this time.

I was getting bored, it has been more than fifteen since I was sitting on the couch, doing nothing except for waiting and thinking! where is he? I was about to get up but stopped immediately when I heard the sound of door knob. I guess he is here! My heartbeat raised as I waited for him to come inside. My whole body was on fire, I didn't dare to get up because I knew I would fall down.

Thirty seconds passed but still no one came in. I got disappointed. Maybe that was not the sound of doorknob. I looked sideways and then within zero seconds I felt the door wide open and saw Varun entering. Oh god!

As soon as he entered, I don't know what came over me, I got up and stood straight holding the side of couch to avoid falling. I was confused on what to do next so I kept looking at him. His prominent strong jaw looked more strong now as if he was clenching his teeth. There was so sign of tiredness, he still managed to look fresh as always. Talking about his hair, am I supposed to say that he looked good even with his ruffled hair? Stop it Misha! I mentally scolded myself and waited for his next move.

He removed his watch and kept in on the dressing table, he then moved towards the closet, took some clothes out of it and then what it did left me in complete shock.

Once he closed the door to his closet, he went out of the room as if I wasn't there. why did he leave his own room? isn't he sleeping here? what could have happened to him? My heart again started hammering against my chest only difference was this time it's because of fear and rejection. should I go out and search for him? but if someone sees what will they think? no, I don't wish to create any drama on my very first day here but I can't even keep quiet and sit here like nothing happened. what should I do now?

I thought of calling Janvi but left that thought as soon as it came to my mind. It's not a good idea. Why would he do this to me? And where did he went? My tears started flowing as I thought of various reasons why he behaved so strangely.

Next day,

Last night I didn't came to know when I dozed off to sleep. I planned to getup early today so that I can talk with Varun but unfortunately I over slept and now that I'm awake I don't know what to do next.

I decided to get ready fast and go downstairs but before that I heard a knock on door. Varun? I fixed myself and opened the door.

"Good morning." Janvi greeted. I felt ashamed for oversleeping.

"Good morning." I said and asked her to come inside. As she entered, her eyes went towards the bed and then back to me.

"I'm sorry, I overslept." I apologized.

"No, actually we are sorry."

"For?" I asked but she didn't answered my question.

"Mom asked you to come downstairs when you are ready." She said.

"Oh yes. I will be there, very soon."

"Do you need any help to get ready?" She asked. I guess I should ask her now.

"Actually, is it necessary for me to wear a saree?" I asked and saw her laughing.

"I guess so but only until guests are here. After that you can wear whatever you wish." She replied.

"Ok." I giggled.

"Call me if you need any help. I'm here." She said and went out. I locked the door and showered as fast as I could. I dried my hair, did some light makeup and when it was time for wearing saree I called Janvi as I really need help for it. I know how to wear it but still I doubt my abilities, mom taught me several times and told me to practice but I procrastinated it.

After two minutes Janvi came and helped me. When I was sure that it's perfect and I'm not going fall while walking, we decided to go downstairs.

"Am I looking ok?" I asked before stepping out.

"Oh bhabhi, you are looking beautiful. don't worry." She said and took me with her.

"Where's Isha?" I asked her when we were on stairs.

"I guess, she's with Varun." She replied.

"Ok." I said and then we met Varun's mom. I know she is my mother in law but I'm confused on what to call her.

"You look beautiful." She said hugging me.

"Thank you." was the only reply I gave. She looked at me and I guess she figured my doubt.

"You can call me Mom." She said holding my hands in hers, a sign of assurance.

"Thanks, Mom." I said and then she took me towards the kitchen.

"Do you know how to cook?" She asked. if would have asked this a month back my answer could have a big no.

"I learned it last month, so yeah. I know." I replied.

"That's great, let's cook together." She offered. isn't the newly wed bride supposed to make breakfast for everyone?

"Don't worry, your mother-in-law is  of modern thoughts." She winked. man, she is same like my mom.

"I must say I'm lucky then." I said making her smile.

"You are! But beware, my mother-in-law isn't the same. she can be very strict sometimes but is very loving, caring and loves Varun a lot, more than she love anyone else." She said and I saw Janvi rolling her eyes.

"She is jealous. let's start cooking." She said and then together we made breakfast for everyone all according to their choice and preferences. She even told me about Varun's likes and dislikes and I was pretty much upset to hear that his choices in food were completely opposite than mine. He is pure vegetarian and don't prefer spicy food.

"It's done." Mom announced as she slide a chocolate in my mouth.

"You like chocolates?" I asked.

"I love them. Our fridge is always filled with plenty of them." She said and smiled. great!

She came near me and ran her hand through my head as if she wanted to say something.

"I will go and call everyone." She said and went out.

I actually felt grateful to have her. At least after what happened last night it was something good. I don't know if this happy moment of mine will remain happy once Varun come downstairs or the rollercoaster will continue?

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