Those photo frames holding a thousand memories; those trophies and medals which Sidd had won; the aromatic whiffs of Vibha auntie's beautiful cooking....

That's right - Sidd's house.

Our friends had all come together for a get- together and secretly to meet Abhi Dada's fiancé!

"Where's Abhishek?" Faisal asked, munching on a pakora.

"Oh - he's coming, he's just gone to his guitar class."

"Guys, take some food." I said, holding out a tray of freshly made snacks for everyone to grab.

Jannat was behind me, clutching a bag of biscuits which she handed to everyone.

I saw Vishal being sneaky and creeping up on the bag which she kept on the chair beside the table.

"Tut tut tut!" Jannat said, sweeping the bag up in her hands.

"Only one for everyone. Including you." She laughed at Vishal's face.

Everyone giggled; Sidd and Vishal were discussing their shoot, Faisal was calling his friend, Vaishnavi, while me, Roshni and Jannat were debating about Pretty Little Liars, a show that was airing on TV right now aka my life.

"Oh my god! I can't believe it was CeCe who was 'A' - no way!"

"I didn't expect it to be her but now it makes sense."

"I'm just - shocked hahaha, I thought it was that hot guy who came on for one episode."

"I swear girls just watch these pathetic shows for the hot dudes that come on for one episode." Sidd said, looking over his shoulder at us all crouched on the sofa and smirking with Vishal.

"Dude, that's so true, I don't know what's up with girls these days." Sidd and Vishal slapped their palms together and teased us.

We just stared at them annoyingly.

"Maybe guys just watch shows for that 'Barbie girl' that comes on for one episode."

I saw Vishal stiffen up uncomfortably.

"Isn't it so, Vishal....?" I couldn't help but laugh.

"Hey Faisal? Who ya calling?" Asked Roshni, curiously.

"I love you." Roshni overhead Faisal say. She got up and went to him.

"WHAT?! Give me that phone right now! Who are you busy saying I love you to!?" She looked cross.

Faisal laughed at her feisty attitude.

"She's a......"

"Oh I see, it's a 'she' ay?"

"Roshni wh......?"

"Enough of your poptical illusions."

"Poptical isn't a word...."

"SHUT UP!"

Faisal jumped.

"She's a friend!"

"I'm closer to you than this friend and you've never said I love you to me?!" Roshni huffed.

"Oh look, Abhi Dada's here!" Faisal quickly changed the topic and winked at Roshni.

Roshni jumped up in surprise and blushed.

We all ran to the door and crowded him as he entered.

"Abhi dada!!!!!!"

"What have you brought for us?!"

"Hi guys!" Abhi dada laughed at their welcome and handed them a small gift.

"And one for a very special girl -"

He bent down on his knees and handed me a box.

I smiled in excitement.

"Oooh, special treatment for a special girl!" Sidd said.

"Well done Reem! You won an award a few weeks ago didn't you? After that we didn't meet and I couldn't congratulate you." Abhi dada hugged me and I hugged him back.

"Thanks Dada," There was a beautiful necklace in it which matched the color of my earrings.

"Come my lovelies, sit down - our guests will be here any minute now." Vibha Aunty hurriedly finished the snacks and cleaned up. She had a real glow on her face.

Knock knock.

"Reem dear! Check who's at the door!?" She cried from the kitchen.

"Who's coming mom?" Abhi dada asked in confusion as he didn't know any of our plan.

I checked the mirror quickly and went to open the door.

"Sumedhhhhh bhaiya!" I cried, flinging my arms around him.

"Arree yaar! It's been so long - we haven't met after Ashoka finished!"

"Haha, thought to surprise you guys! Oh and - isn't it Abhi Dada's fiancé date today?" He whispered.

"Not a date, just an intro...." I said excitedly.

"Come in quick!" I summoned him in.

"Ayyyyy look who's here!" The guys all had a huddle together and me and the girls just stared at them, smiling.

The doorbell sounded again.

"Arrrghhh they're here!!!!!"

Sidd ran to the door and breathed.

He opened it and a small Punjabi family of four were at the door.

"Hello," we heard Sidd say.

I clutched Jannat's hand in excitement.

"Come in uncle, Aunty."

As they came into the hall, we all got up and greeted them.

A beautiful girl of twenty years was his fiancé.

Next to her, her younger sister of about the same age as us stood smiling at us.

"Hi!" I said to her. "Come and join us!"

She walked shyly while all the adults sat down, discussing their daily lives. The girl shyly looked down and Abhi Dada couldn't help but take small, sneaky glances at her. I could see a bond happening already.

"So, what's your name?" We heard Abhi ask her."

"Shanaya."

"Oh, err - nice."

We giggled at their conversation but tried not to put them off.

I chuckled at Abhi's awkwardness.

"Alright kids, let's leave Abhi and Shanaya alone for a while." Aunt Vibha shooed us away and we all marched upstairs.

Shanaya's younger sister came with us.

"What's your name?" I asked her.

"Oh, I'm Tunisha, Tunisha Sharma."

That name sounded extremely familiar.

"Wait - are you the Tunisha who was offered to play Ahankara in the Ashok serial?"

"Yes! How do you know!?" She giggled.

"Because I played Kaurvaki and I heard an awful lot!"

"Why did you deny the role then?"

"Well, I didn't have enough time to focus on my studies so - "

"Ah, yeah - studies are important."

I caught Sumedh staring at Tunisha for a bit.

"Sumedh Bhaiya? You alright?" I asked him, grinning.

"Oh, err, yeah - I'm - I'm good."

Tunisha blushed at his continuous stare and I watched them in surprise.

Sidd barged into the room with Faisal and started singing wedding songs.

"God your voice is horrible!" I covered my ears.

Faisal laughed and collapsed in excitement while Vishal added to it with a pathetic dance. Faisal pulled Roshni forward who just did some funky steps.

"What's all this?" I asked😂.

"Kya hai Bhai? Vishal? Since when did you dance man?" Sumedh thumped him on his back.

"SHHH! Guys keep quiet - we may disturb Shanaya di and Dada!" I said, with a worried look on my face.

"Oh yes," We all covered a finger over our lips.

"Oh my God they're there!" I cried in excitement, with Roshni putting a hand over my mouth.

We saw them traipsing along the balcony, discussing something and laughing.

Abhi Dada caught sight of us and looked at us for some words.

"Talk about your guitar!" I mimed, trying to be as quiet as possible.

"Oh... err - yeah so what instrument do you play?" I heard Abhi say, eyeing me and following my advice.

I laughed and clutched Sidd's hand.

"Look how cute they look!" He smiled at me and clasped my hand.

We had a short moment together when I saw Sumedh and Tunisha talking.

I nudged Vishal who was next to me.

"Look...."

He smirked at me and made bunny ears behind Sumedh.

"Hey what ya doing mate?" Sumedh thumped him and they all fell about laughing.

"Having fun.....?" I asked Tunisha.

"Very....." she replied, not moving her gaze off the playful Sumedh.