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So next chapter for you guys, holding some things which will make all the relations complicated...

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I was lying face down on my bed when Radhika and Nandini entered in the room. Both were as bubbly as ever ...And I, I just want to die....The urge to hide was ever present in my life, mostly because I wanted to avoid being centre of attraction at all cost, though I knew it would be tough to avoid it since I was going to be the Bride at wedding in three weeks.

" C'mon Sam, you have to get ready..." Chirped Radhika

" Hide me somewhere, Please...."I mumbled into my pillow.

" Sam!!" Cried Nandini

Rolling over, I saw their shocked expressions. I knew they meant well, but the thought of this party made my engagement real. It wasn't that my engagement hadn't been real before now, it just this party would make it official..more concrete . The whole situation made me feel weird , especially since I knew I was supposed to be happy.

I was happy to a point, but something inside me told me that I wasn't as happy as I supposed to be.

" I'm sorry. I just don't like this kind of stuff..This is what you both love, I......not so much...." I said waving my hand being kinda dramatic

" Oh Sam, you will love it. We didn't plan anything fancy or extravagant...since neither you or Armaan is too extra vagant..It's simple but classy..." explained Radhika as she sat on my bed

Rolling my eyes, I couldn't help but to get worried. I knew my friends, and nothing was simple and classy...Everything ended too fancy and extravagant.

" Get in shower...we have lots to do before we head over to Malhotra Mansion " Nandini said as she pulled me from the bed and pushed me inside the bathroom.

Shutting the bathroom door, I groaned as I leaned my back against it. As the more time passed , the more worried about this wedding I became, mostly because I felt guilty for kissing Neil. I knew he was the one who kissed me, but it still made me feel bad.

I showered quickly and pulled on my soft bathrobe , since I knew Radz and Nandini were waiting outside to doll up me for the party that I wanted to avoid like plague. When I got back to my bedroom, they had a variety of hair products along with tons of makeup spread around the room and giving it look of little makeup room. Sighing I sat down, pushing my worries in back of my mind.

I could hear my friends talking to me as they got me ready for the party, but I didn't care really about what they were saying. I had other things on my mind , that was I had to keep my best friend and fiancé from killing one another.

Armaan never say anything about it, but I knew he was still furious on some level that Neil was going to be in wedding, no matter how small the roll. Neil was just acting funny as well. The one time that Neil and Armaan saw each other when he dropped off some samples for the engagement party For Radhika being my wedding planner ....And if looks could kill, Armaan have had Neil dead and buried as soon as he stepped on the front porch.

" Sam....are you listening to me..."

Opening my eyes, Radhika's expression growled with anger.

" Sorry..Thinking...."

" You need to stop over thinking...You are getting married and you should be happy..Armaan is a great guy and he will be a very good husband....."

Nandini didn't say anything, but I could see her rolling her eyes on Radz's statement..i wasn't sure why she rolled her eyes.

" I'm just worried Armaan and Neil won't behave nice with each other..." I said with sigh

" My brother will be at his best behavior, Sam..I promise. I'll talk to him..Actually I will call him the way back to Mom and Dad's . Okay?"

I nodded and went back to my thoughts, hoping that I could make myself calm before the party.

" we are done.." chirped Nandu

Opening my eyes again, I was shocked. My eyes appeared to be deeper shade of chocolate and my lips were traced with a pearly pink shades of lipstick. Nandini had curled up my hair up in elegant golden clip, my hair draping down in long curl.

" You look beautiful " squealed Radhika " Now, put on this..."

In her hands was a silk lehenga the most brilliant shade of blue I had ever seen . I knew my eyes must have went wide with disbelief when I saw it. I couldn't wear something like that. It wasn't my style or taste.

" Don't you dare to say that this lehenga wouldn't look beautiful on you. This is perfect for you..I knew..i picked it out...." Chuckled radhika

She put the lehenga in my hand and pulled Nandini out of the room . Dropping my robe to the floor , I slipped the lehenga around my body and turned to look at myself in the mirror. Radz was right , it was beautiful...but not something I felt comfortable. It had a deep neckline that was lined up with small blue crystals. I knew Armaan would love it too. He was always telling me how beautiful I was that I should be wearing the cloths that show off how I look, but I couldn't . I will always be that girl who like to wear baggy jeans and hoodie sweatshirts.

The door clicked open from behind me, I knew it was my friends , checking to see if I was dressed or still in my robe. Turning to look at them, they smiled. Nandini came forward and helped me smooth out and pinned up my chunari, her eyes studying me closely.

" Radhika, I will finish getting ready Sam , you go and get ready too. Plus you still need to call Neil.."Nandini's voice sounded very strange when she spoke.

" Okay.....see you in a while Sam..."

Radz descended the stairs and shut the door behind us as my attention went back To Nandini. I knew what Nandu had done...she wanted to talk to me .....buy what she wanted talk about when Rdahika wasn't around. Strange

" Are you okay Sam? "

" I'm not sure!!"

We both walked over and sat on my bed. I couldn't tell her that I was thinking about the kiss I shared with Neil.

" Sam, are you sure you want marry Armaan?"

I was taken a back by her question. I couldn't afford to think for it for too long. Or it would give impression that I wouldn't want to marry Armaan so I reacted immdeatly.

" yeah..why wouldn't I be ?" I answered my mind full of guilt

" your eyes tells me otherwise "

" It's nothing, Nandu "

" Sam, you can tell me anything..you know it right?"

I paused before I spoke. Not wanting to reveal too much about what going inside me

" it feels like too much is happening around. Wedding glitters I guess....
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" that's understandable...your life is getting ready to change forever..and you will have more respinsilities being a wife..and may be a mom someday.."

The thought of being mother terrified me some. May be it wasn't role that I had given much thought to up to this point. Even the role of wife scared me some. I knew my life would be completely different when I married to Armaan there would be new expectation, but I knew that I would face whatever was thrown on my way,

" you are right about that " I mumbled

She walked to the desk and pulled out a velvet box from her purse. Opening it I saw diamond earrings with a gorgeous neck piece..It was vintage beauty.

" It's present from me and Sid. No reason. Just because we love you so much and are happy that you back here now. Oh..and here are the sandal matching for your lehenga " she said as she pointed to a pair of stiletto heels that were placed near my closet.

She helped me with the necklace and I put in the earrings as I walked for the stilettos. When I stood after putting them on, I said silent prayers hoping that I wouldn't fall or make a fool out of myself at my own engagement party. Nandini smiled brightly to me as she walk out of my room and down the stairs.

" I have got to go Sam, I have to get ready too. I'll see you at the party. " she said

I nodded. Armaan going to come to Malhotra mansion directly. Yes!! Our engagement party was held at Malhota Mansion as Raj Uncle and Prerna aunty insisted my mom that they want to do my wedding from their house... I was very lucky woman alive to have such lovely people who loves me unconditionally...I must have done some good things in my previous birth to get this precious people.

" you really do look beautiful, Sam...He is going to love you in this lehenga "

" Yeah...Armaan is going to love it..."

" No..Sam.....Neil..."

She smiled , and shut the door behind her as she left me standing in the middle of the living room..

What was she talking about ?

I began to pace back and forth , thinking about what she said. Her comments weren't putting my mind ease at all but making me more nervous than before. Looking up at the clock, I saw it was slightely after four and party would be starting at five thirty . Kriti had to be getting soon from parlour.

No quicker than I had thought her name Radhika entered from the front door dressed in stunning red saree with golden border, her hair in tight bun. Her eyes sparkled under the light make up she wore. She always refused but she is simple beauty.

" Ready ?" she asked and picked the spare bag

" Yeah..." I sighed

Locking the door behind us, we got into the car. As we began to drive towards Malhotra mansion, Radz started singing some random song playing on radio while I sat silently , trying to mentally prepare myself for what was happening around me.

As we reached to the fully decorated gate by pink tulips , I saw Nandini and Sid were standing at the entrance to greet the guests. Nandini had her hair up in clip, was wearing a pink evening dress. Sid was well dressed too, so I knew from that pink shade of his tuxedo it was choosen by Nandini. I couldn't help but to chuckle.

Walking towards porch, I looked up at the mansion, and I was surprised to see Neil pacing back and forth in his room. It made me wonder what was running in his mind.

What was making him so worried or nervous?

As I stepped on the living room floor, Radz literally dragged me inside hoding my hand tight, My eyes roamed around the living room of mansion what she had done to the house to prepare for my engagement party..The hall was filled with white and Red ribbins, soft lights and a table with some of the fanciest foods I had ever seen in my life.

Radhika was talking non-stop as she pulled me through the mansion, passing by Prerana aunty and raj uncle who were already seated in the living room on the couch. I smiled shyly as they waved to me as Radhika continued to talk.

" Sam ?"

Turning to look at her , she glared at me.

" Stop worrying. Its going to be fine.."

" okay Radz"

Sighing, I continued walking through the mansion in serach of my friend, but to my surprise he was no where to be found. I could hear people arriving and Radhika and Nandini playing the perfect hostess role. As I walked around the house , I kept wonderin what bothering my best friend , but until I found him, I wouldn't know.

" Hello, My darling "

I felt strong jerk and fall on the strong chest and strong pair of arms around me. Looking down at the arms , I knew who it was. Turning slightly, I saw pure love in Armaan's eyes. Smiling I leaned up against his strong body for a moment.

" when did you get here?"

" a few moments ago...Asked Radz about you and I'm here to my darling...."

" Hmm. I just hope I could survive this night. I would rather be at home reading book lying on my favorite couch " I sighed

Armaan chuckled at my response, pulling him closure to me. He finally realesed me to entwine his finger with mine and led me towards the lawn.

We then started to help all Malhotra family with greeting people. Armaan made me meet his friend they were very happy and teased Armaan a lot. I met some of my old school mates to whome Radz imvited. We talked about old times and kept going on and on about how it was sad we had lost touch. A promise was made that we wouldn't let it happen again.

Armaan and I slipped rings into each other's ring finger with cheered of our loved ones, and started to get blessing and wishes from guests. As I talked, I noticed Neil leaning up against a wall at far corner of lawn. His eyes were locked on me, and there was no denying that there was something different in those dark depths. Excusing myself, I tried to make my way to him, but he quickly moved and by the time I reached the last place I spotted him he was gone. Where did he go ?

As I circulated around the house, I kept stopping here and there in search of Neil. I was anxiously searching for him. It was then when I was stopped in front of Raj uncle's study's door, I heard his voice, when I was about to open the door then heard the another voice I never expect to be there...

" I know what you are doing, Neil "

" I don't have any clue about what you are talking , Armaan "

" The hell you don't. I see the way you look at her. You think I'm blind ?"

The door was partically cracked open, and I peaked inside to see them standing in front of each other, Neil and Armaan......Armaan's eyes flooded with Pure rage.

" Armaan , I think you have some misunderstanding...." Neil said

" You love her. I could see it. Everyone sees it. Only Sam is blind to the fact..." Armaan said with greeted teeth.

Neil turned away from him , looking at the back wall of study. Turing around again, I could see his eyes. I could never seen him looking so cold at some one before.

" I want Sam to be happy. If it's with you , so be it,Armaan.. But I warn you, if you ever hurt her, break her heart, I will personally make your life miserable. Do I made myself clear ? "

Armaan stepped closer, as close as possible to Neil, draggers blazing from his eyes..The air was thick with tension.

" if I could do it, I would take every moment , every feeling that Sam ever had for you miles away...That she couldn't able to recognize you ever...You hurt her once and I want nothing more than to destroy you, but I can't. It would hurt Sam too much and she would never forgive me for doing anything to you...."

He was right. He couldn't do anything to Neil without me getting angry. What he don't know was that this confrontation making me furious. Who asked him to do this to Neil ? he had no right to.

" well, Armaan , you have to deal with this helplessness that you can't do that, aren't you ?"

Armaan eyes turned and then he smirked " Neil, may be I'm helpless now..but once we married, I will take her far from you that you wouldn't able to listen her voice or can have her glimpse ever in you life...I will make sure of that....."

I saw sheer sadness in Neil's eyes and he smiled sad one " Armaan, I know my best friend well...So it never gonna happen that she would live without contacting me...."

Neil then turned and began to walk towards the door , causing me to back up and hide into Sid's room. I held my breath as he passed not wanting him to know that I had been so close that I might have heard their conversation. I finally breathed a sigh of relief after he I knew he was far away from the door. Armaan passed by the door soon after Neil left.

Not long after they left, I slipped from the door and headed back towards party. Trying to act that I didn't heard anything. I was beyond furious but I had to appear happy ..i just wanted to melt and not be seen

" Hey baby "

Turning around I looked at smiling Armaan, . I wanted to drag him out of the lawn and confront him, but I knew this wasn't a place for it, so I had to compose myself from yelling at him.

" hey " I said with dripping annoyance from my voice

" what's wrong ?" He asked

" Nothing. Just let it go right now "

"Okay. Radhika was looking for you. "

"Okay. I'll be there in minute.."

" Okay..babe..see you there..."

Turning he left me standing there and I wanted to scream. He was acting like nothing happened in Raj Uncle's study.

I mentally calmed myself some before I stepped back into the dinning room. Radhika caught my obvious mood change just by looking at me .

" Ladies and Gentlemen, can I have your attention Please ?"

Everyone turned to see radhika standing slightly in front of us, a glass of wine in her hand.

" I want to propose a toast for my best friend, Sam and to her future husband, Armaan..I wish you many years of happiness and all the joys that marriage will bring to your life...To armaan and Sam....."

The crowd toasted our happiness , but it was when I saw Neil's glare and his glass still full . looking at Armaan , I saw s smug smile which was directed to Neil. Turning my eyes to Neil, I saw him looking at me , watching me closely without blinking his eyes.

He finally turned and walked out of the room, and I tried to follow him again but stopped future father in law and he asked me a lot of questions about upcoming marriage ceremony. When I got away I went outside looking for him but he was no where seen.

The party went for more couple of hours. Armaan kissed my cheek before he went to his car. I knew I was cold to him , but I wasn't what else I could do.

Kriti was watching me close;y as I walked to the car with mom, she didn't speak a word about it though. So when we got back to home I quickly slipped out of my lehenga and wore my comfy T and pyajamas...

As I got inside the duvet, but sleep couldn't pay visit to me at all. I kept twisting and tossing on the bed.

It was around four in the morning when I started to drift to the slumnber. The last thought I had was of that moment in the rain......when I felt Neil's lips press up against mine.

Next Morning

I slept only for a couple of hours before I woke up.

Quickly got refreshed and after completing my morning chores I sat on small garden in front of my house sipping coffee.

" Hey babe "

Turning up I saw Armaan standing beside me wear V neck sweat shirt and pair of ripped jeans..I turned my gaze away from him

" What's wrong Sam ? " he asked standing in front of me.

I kept my face down controlling to not shout on him

" Sam..talk to me...."

My eyes snapped up to meet his, I couldn't hold it anymore

" I can't believe you " I growled

" what are you talking about ? "

" I know what you did in Raj uncle's study last night..and I'm not happy with that...you have no right to say anything to Neil..."

" so you are spying on me?" he grumbled

" No, when you heard two people who do not like each other , you would be curious to know what they have to say to each other......"

" You didn't need to hear that Sam..I'm your fience..i can't stand by and let him think that he can take away you from me.."

" Neil doesn't think that way for me, Armaan....I am engaged to you ...will marrying you...can't you see it ?"

He stiffened as he stood there looking at me, his eyes blazing with anger

" Sam you are blind if you don't see it. You would be jealous too if you would have seen another woman looking at me the way he watches you, obviously wanting more than friendship "

Rolling my eyes, I took another sip from my coffee to calm me down...

" Armaan you are not understanding..Neil is my best friend..i can handle him..."

" I am not going to stand by and let him hurt you again...Next time I will see him around you I won't spare him..."

" how dare you ? Neil had been my friend since I was nine..i lost him over something stupid, and I don't want to lose Neil again just because you are jealous...." I scremed

" HEY, stop you guys..." Kriti shouted from another side

Both of us turned to see us standing with folded hand across her chest

" both of you needed to chill out..Armaan you need to stay away from Neil. Sam, you need to remember Arman loves you and only wants best for you...you guys can't be fighting on stupid stuff "

Somewhere deep inside me I know she was right, but the feeling of rage won't leave me..Aemaan wasn't letting his anger either. He never would. I know he would see Neil as threat .

" I need to go..I have flight to catch in couple of hours..." he grmbled as he left

Kriti came near me and patted my shoulder " this isn't time to fight with him..You are marrying in few weeks..just he is lil bit sensitive about Neil around you..."

" Thanks, Kriti..."

She smiled and went inside.

Pushing door open to the drive way I saw Armaan standing near his car. I walked towards him. He looked at me

" I'm sorry Sam..You were right..but you have to know its hard to share you with someone who I know thinks more than friends for you..."

" You have to trust me Armaan..I am marrying you...." I said]

" I do..I really do Sam..."

He wrapped his around me. I leaned into his touch for a moment. Trying to relax, I looked up I was surprised..instead of brown eyes I saw deep black depths of Neil...

I shook my head and looked again...it was Armaan

" Sam..you okay ?"

" Yeah..I'm fine..."

I hugged him close again and guilt embedded in me again. I couldn't able to get Neil out of head even when I was with man I supposed to marry in three weeks..

What's wrong with me?

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