If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.

- Mridula

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Mridula's POV

02:35PM IST
Singhania's Residency
Vasant Bihar, Alexander Graham Bell Marg, Malabar hill
Mumbai, 400006

Awkward!! And Shy!!!

This is the only thing I am feeling right now after my & Yuvraj's little intimate session!

Currently I am sitting in front of Yuvraj on the dining table. And his eyes are always on me! I can feel my heart's wild beating because of his intense stares! And to my sides, Shree and Sam is sitting who are smirking at me constantly. And this only happened because of Yuvraj! Let me explain what happened after I ran away from him!!

Flashback

I came running inside after Yuvraj left me from his embrace. My cheeks were flushing red right now since I can feel the temperature. I came to a halt in the living room and took deep breaths closing my eyes. I still can feel his hands on me, my waist, my cheeks, my hair and on my hands too. I gulped a lump from my throat composing my breaths! After sometime I turned but yelped as soon as I turned.

Shree and Sam were smirking at me and giving me the looks of "spill rn!". I gulped.

"So you're the one who threw the vermillion on me?!" Sam mimicked Yuvraj's tone all of a sudden making me looking at her with wide eyes!!

Then she suddenly pulled shree in her embrace putting an arm around her waist just like Yuvraj did with me.

Shit they saw everything!!

Then she tucked a strand of hair behind Shree's ear and whispered just like Yuvraj, "You're beautiful! So beautiful!"

My cheeks turned bright red at their acting. Shraddha said,"leave me please!"

"Never!" Sam replied.

"But for now! Okay!" Sam said again and left her whilst Shree ran a little away then they both burst out laughing and then whistled at me.

"Stop it guys!" I whined.

"No can do baby cos-" Sam winked then sang, "Love is in the airrrr!"

I groaned and said,"It's nothing like that!" Shraddha said making me blush again.

"You know what Mia!" Sam asked and I raised an eyebrow.

"From now on you shouldn't use blush on your cheeks! I'll call Yuvraj bhaiya so like this you'll be able to save your makeups duh!" Sam continued with her enthusiasm.

"Ugh!" I stomped my foot and walked away leaving them laughing like crazy!

End of Flashback

And Mr. Handsome hunk had never took his eyes off of me. And I'm so worried about others! What if they see him staring at me like that!!

I bit my lips in nervousness!

"Mia! What happened sweetie? Didn't you like the food?" Mahira aunty asked pointing at my plate where I was playing with my food.

I know Yuvraj must know the reason that's why he's now smirking at me!

I cleared my throat and said, "No! It's nothing like that Aunty! I actually missed your handmade food! It's just I'm a bit tired!"

"Oh no problem sweetheart! Just eat something then take rest here. You don't need to go back to home! I'll send someone to get your clothes for party from your home!" Sunil uncle said.

Listening to his chachu, Yuvraj's face lit up.

"But uncle-" I was cut off by dad!

"Stay here and take some rest sweetheart! I'll send your dress here okay!" Dad said.

"Yeah Mia! That's a good idea! Shree you too are staying here with us! We will get ready together! And have some girl's time! What say?" Sam said smiling widely.

"Yea that's a good idea! Come on Mia say yes!" Shree said.

"Mia aunty! Pwweeeesssee!" Alia pleaded.

"Yes babygirl! Stay here! Isn't it your home too!?" Mahira aunty asked.

I sighed and said,"okay! I'm staying!"

Alia squealed and jumped in her seat making me smile. I glanced at Yuvraj to see his lips twitched up in a small smile.

His eyes met with mine and I looked down biting my lips. After eating some more morsels, We all went to take some rest for evening's party. Mum, dad went back home so did Twinkle aunty, Maan and Rajveer uncle. And they'll come before the party. I and Shree stayed in Sam's room as she requested us. We changed into Sam's PJ's and laid on her big bed where atleast five or seven lean girls like us can sleep.

I wore the black one, whilst Sam wore the pink and Shree wore the blue one. I dozed off instantly as I was so damn tired.

05:30PM IST

I woke up feeling someone tracing my hairs with their fingers! I opened my eyes to see Mahira aunty!

She smiled at me and said,"Come on baby wake up! You need to get ready for the party! I've put your dress over there in front of the mirror okay!"

I nodded and smiled back. She kissed my forehead and got up to leave.

"I'm leaving now! I'll come after sometime to check on you guys! Okay?" She said.

"Okay aunty! Don't worry! We'll be ready!" I said. She nodded and left the room.

I got up to see Sam on her phone and Shree was not here. Must be in the washroom!

I streched my arms and got up from bed. And at the same time Shree came out of the washroom holding her white lehenga in hands.

"You woke up! Go and freshen up. We've only a hour then we've to make some rangolis! Go fast!" She said. I nodded and ran inside the washroom.

After my shower, I came out in a towel making Sam whistle.

"Wow! Someone's looking sexy!" Sam said.

I rolled my eyes and took my dress from the dressing table and went inside her closet. It's not the first time she's seeing me in a towel only but this girl!!! Then I took off the towel and wore my innerwear. Then I wore the crop top and skirt of the lehenga. Holding the dupatta in my hand I came out of the restroom.

"Damn! Girl you look sexy af! I wish I was a lesbian! I would've banged you here!" Sam exclaimed making my eyes go wide at her bold comment.

"Duga! Duga! What has gotten into you today?!" I gasped and said.

She shrugged and went inside her closet winking at me. I looked at Shree and she looked like she was trying to control her laugh. And when her eyes met with mine she burst out laughing making me confuse.

"Why are you laughing?" I asked.

She controlled her laughs and said,

"She was just messing with you. Though you look awesome as she said but the look on your face was priceless!!!" Shraddha said and again burst out laughing.

I rolled my eyes at her and went towards the mirror checking my dress! Then I curled my hairs a little and left them open. Then I did some dark makeup and wore my big jhumka with my ring. Sam came out and did her makeup. Shraddha was already done with that so after sometime we all were ready to go downstairs.

We three were wearing whites and so will the others as the colour code is white! My dress was perfect, it showed my toned stomach and a bit of my cleavage. There was knocks on the door and then Madhuri aunty, Mahira aunty & Mum came inside smiling and looking beautiful in their white sarees!

"Look at our babies! You all are looking gorgeous girls! Bhagwan Meri bachhiyan ko har buri nazar se dur rakhe!" Mahira aunty said.

Translation - "May god save my daughters from every evils!"

"Yes! You three are looking so pretty!" Madhuri aunty said.

Mum came forward and kissed our foreheads and applied her kohl on the back of our ear.

"Kisiki nazar na lage! Come on let's go downstairs, you guys need to do the rangolis and before that Mia go and meet your dad! He is worried about you!" Mum said.

Mahira aunty and mum hugged us and then Madhuri aunty came forward. She hugged Sam, Shree then came to me and took me in her embrace. I looked at mum to see her looking at us emotionally!

Ok am i missing something here?!!!

I embraced her back and then she pulled back and cupped my cheeks, smiling at me sweetly then said,

"You're so beautiful and kind! I'll be glad to have you as my daughter!" She said making me confuse.

I was about to ask when mum told us to go downstairs. I nod and went behind Sam and Shree whilst Madhuri aunty's words roam around my mind making me all confuse!! I shook my thoughts and said,

"You guys go! I'm coming after sometime!" They nodded and left. I went to the living room where dad was sitting with Anil uncle and...Yuvraj!!!

Shit!!! What do I do?! I can't face him! Oh god why me??!!!!

I came out of my thoughts when Anil uncle called me.

"Mridula beta! Wahan kyu khadi ho aap?! Come here!" He said.

Translation - "Why are you standing there?!"

Dad and Yuvraj looked at me. Yuvraj's eyes roam around my whole body making me go all red. I bit my lips nervously and walked up to the couch slowly. Dad got up and took me in his embrace.

"How are you feeling now sweetie?" Dad asked pulling back from the hug.

I smiled and said,"I'm okay Dad!"

He looked unconvinced but nodded. Then I went to Anil uncle and bent down to touch his feet for blessings but he stopped me midways by holding my shoulders.

"Betiyon ki jagah dil mein hoti hai!" He said and hugged me patting my hairs.

Then he pulled back and kissed my forehead.

"MIA! COME FAST!" Sam yelled.

Anil uncle shook his head and muttered,"This girl will never change!" Then he told me to go before she comes to drag me all the way outside. I nodded and went to the porch where Shree and Sam were waiting for me, ignoring Yuvraj's intense stares!

Then we did our magic with the rangoli and after thirty minutes we were done!

"Pfft! Finally! I am so tired now" Sam sighed. Shree and I raised our eyebrows at her.

"Duh! We did everything! So why are you tired?!" I asked and Shree nodded.

"Do you know how boring and tiring it is to see someone doing their work this slowly?!" Sam said and swiped her fake sweats off her forehead.

We rolled our eyes and got up from our places. I was getting up when I collided with something making my eyes shut.

What the hell! I am in the middle of the porch and there was nothing when I first sat down then how?!

I was about to fall when an muscular arm snaked around my waist and pulled me up to a hard something!! I opened my eyes to see Yuvraj!!! I gawked at him with my mouth agape until someone whistled. And the one and only person who's expert in this talent did her honours again! Sam!!

I came out of his arms and adjusted my dupatta then glared at Shree and Sam who were busy smirking at me! Then again a whistle sound came!!

"Shut the hell up Sam! Or I'll kill you!" I threatened her whilst glaring.

She looked at me confused then shook her head and said,

"No shit Sherlock! I didn't do that!"

My eyes furrowed in confusion but I was snapped out when Yuvraj poked me in my left arm. I turned and glared at him to which he raised his hands in surrender and pointed towards my right. I furrowed my eyebrows and turned to see, Armaan! Oh so he is the culprit! Of course he has to support his lady love! I glared at him whilst he smiled mischievously.

I was about to give me a lesson when Mum called me from inside.

"Mia! Sam! Shree! Are you done?!"

"Yes Mumma! Coming!" I said and we went inside leaving a grinning Yuvraj and smirking Maan outside.

07:00PM IST

Almost every guests were here. So was Priyanka Bhabhi and Alia who were beside us and Alia was playing with her mum's pallu.

And me, Shree and Sam were busy talking to our friends when an announcement caught our eyes.

There stood Siddharth with a mic on the stage.

"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all Happy Diwali to all! Wow! I made a rhyme! We'll that's a new thing!" He said making all laugh. From the corner of my eyes I caught Yuvraj staring at me. But he didn't look away instead he looked straight in my eyes.

Man! He is looking handsome! But what's with his staring games???

"I will come straight to the point. Because being a businessman, I never liked beating around the bush. So....
I've two surprises for My Lady Love, my girlfriend Shraddha. So I'd like to have her on the stage. Shree please come to the stage!" Shraddha looked at him wide eyed but went to the stage with his help.

Then Sid continued, "Close your eyes! And don't open them until I say! Okay?" Shraddha nodded and closed her eyes. We all looked curiously at them and all of a sudden someone came from behind the stage and it was none other then Shraddha's dad, Prem Kapoor who was ill.

Prem Kapoor

Shraddha's dad and only guardian as her mum was long gone in an accident. He was sick for sometime and has handed over his all business to Sharddha as she is his only daughter. He knows about Shraddha's relationship with Siddharth and he likes him and treats him as his own son.

My eyes brimmed with tears. I know Shree will be so happy to see her dad all fine after so long as he was in NY for his treatment. Siddharth turned Sharddha around and Prem uncle stood in front of her with teary eyes and a wide smile.

"Open your eyes Shree!" Siddharth said and We heard Shree gasp and then she hugged Prem uncle who hugged her back and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Dad! You're here!!! When? How?" She asked with teary eyes.

"Shh Don't cry! I'm all fine now! And I was discharged two days back. Siddharth planned this surprise otherwise I was about to meet you the day when I got discharged itself." Prem uncle said.

Shraddha turned to Sid and hugged him.

"Thank you so much! This is the best surprise I could ever have! I love you so much Siddharth!" Sharddha said and we all clapped.

"I love you too baby! But I've another surprise!" Sid said and Shraddha pulled back frowning.

Siddharth looked at Prem uncle like he was asking his permission to which uncle nodded. Siddharth smiled and got on his one knee in front of Shraddha making all of us shocked especially Shree!! He took out a ring box from his pocket and opening it he placed it in front of Shree.

"Baby! I was hoping one of these days you'd get all modern woman and propose to me, but since you haven't, I thought I better ask before you get the chance to decide you'd rather propose to someone else. So here we go! Will you do the honours of being me wife for the rest of our seven or more lifes?" Siddharth proposed making all chuckle. Shraddha smacked his arm with teary eyes but nodded and said yes.

We all clapped whilst me and Sam hooted for the couple. Sid slid the ring in her finger and kissed her knuckles. Then he got up and kissed her forehead. And we all applauded for them. Then all of us congratulated the newly engaged couple.

"Eeaaaakk! Congratulations Shree!" Sam said and hugged her.

"Thank you Samy" Shree said.

Then I moved forward and hugged her.

"May God bless my bestfriend with all the happiness of the world! Congratulations Shree!" I said and pulled back from the hug.

She nodded and I turned to Siddharth.

"You Mr.! I want you to keep her happy always! I know you are a businessman so I want you to promise me that you'll make time for her. And you'll always trust her and love her!" I said and put my hand forward.

He smiled and out his hand in mine in a promising manner making me smile.

"I promise to keep her happy! I promise to make time for her! I promise to trust and love her forever and if I broke any of my promise I am giving you the right to kill me!" Sid said.

"Good!" I said and we laughed. That's when I noticed Yuvraj behind him with a amused expression. I rolled my eyes and walked away to mum and dad. Dad smiled and hugged me side wise. We were standing there when the light dimmed and A focus light fell on Shree and Sid who were busy with eachother.

Siddharth and Shraddha stared to move with the beats.

Siddharth twirled her around whilst looking at her with so much love and affection. I smiled wide looking at my best friend who is looking like she has got everything in her life. And no doubt she has!!

Dehleez pe mere dil ki
Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

Haan seekha maine jeena jeena kaise jeena
Haan seekha maine jeena mere humdum
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na seekha jeena tere bina humdum

Siddharth and Shraddha danced gracefully. And I saw them with a smile whilst leaning my head on dad's shoulder.

Dehleez pe merey dil ki

Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

Haan sikha maine jeena jeena kaise jeena
Haan sikha maine jeena, mere humdum
Na sikha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na sikha jeena tere bina humdum

Sacchi si hain yeh taareefein
Dil se jo maine kari hain...

Sacchi si hain yeh taareefein
Dil se jo maine kari hain...

Jo tu mila to saji hain
Duniya meri humdum
O aasma mila zameen ko meri
Aadhe aadhe poore hain hum
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum

Haan seekha maine jeena jeena, kaise jeena
Haan seekha maine jeena, mere humdum
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena
Na seekha jeena tere bina humdum

The song ended with Siddharth dipping Shraddha. We all clapped and whistled. But to my surprise another song started to play and every couple went to the stage. I pushed mum and dad and soon they also joined them.

Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on feel me
Oh feel me

All of a sudden Yuvraj came in front of me and took out his hand,

"May I have this dance with you my lady?!" He asked.

I was going to deny when Sam literally shoved my hand in his and pushed me forward making me lost my balance and I collided with his chest. He placed his hands on my back and stilled me. Then holding my hand he guided me to the stage. Once we are on the stage, he snaked his arm around my bare waist and put my one hand on his broad muscular shoulder. He then intertwined our one hand and then moved me with the beats. Our chests were just a inch away. And his lips were near my eyes whilst his breath was fanning over my face making me blush like crazy. Seeing my nervous expression, his hold on me tightened.

Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on heal me
Girl heal me

Thinking about the love we're making
And the life we're sharing
Come and feel me
Oh feel me
Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on feel me
Come on heal me

Soon Sam joined the stage with Maan. And here Yuvraj is graceful with his every step and twirling me around like a professional. Then he jerked me to him with a swift pull and I fell on his chest making my heart beats wild. He pushed some strands of hairs away from my face and pecked my forehead. I looked at him wide eyed but he just grinned like an idiot.

Hua jo tu bhi mera mera
Tera jo ikraar hua
To kyun na main bhi keh doon keh doon
Hua mujhe bhi pyaar hua

Teraaa hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon
Teraaa hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon

He sang it with the lyrics whilst looking into my eyes intensely like he is saying the each line for me.

Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on feel me
Oh feel me
Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on heal me
Oh heal me

Waise to mann mera pehli bhi raato mein Aksar hi chahat ke haan
Sapne saujaunta tha
Pehle bhi dhadkan ye dhun koi gaati thi
Par ab jo hota hai woh pehle na hota tha

Hua hai tujhe jo bhi jo bhi
Mujhe bhi is baar hua
To kyun na main bhi keh doon keh doon
Hua mujhe bhi pyaar hua

Tera hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon
Tera hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon

Aankhon se chhu loon ke
Bahen tarasti hain
Dil ne pukara hai haan
Ab to chale aao
Aaoge shabnam ki boondein barasti hain
Mausam ishara hai haan
Ab to chale aao

Baahon mein dalein baahein baahein
Baahon ka jaise haar hua
Haan mana maine mana mana
Hua mujhe bhi pyaar hua

Tera hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon

Tera hone laga hoon
Khone laga hoon
Jab se mila hoon

Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on feel me
Oh feel me
Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on heal me
Girl heal me
Thinking about the love we're making
And the life we're sharing
Come and feel me
Oh feel me
Shining in the setting sun
Like a pearl upon the ocean
Come on feel me
Come on heal me

The song ended but he was so adamant to move his hands off of me when someone interrupted.

"Care to share a dance with me too baby?" A very familiar voice asked.

Yuvraj went stiff and his arm around me tightened. His jaws clenched together and he was glaring at my back like he will kill the person. With wide eyes I struggled in his hold and finally turn around to see,

Abhimanyu Vishwas
AKA
Abhi
(Let him be the mystery now but to inform you, he'll be the male lead of my second book and it's on progress!")

I squealed so loud and then jumped into his arms. He caught me smiling wide and twirled me around making me giggle. He finally set me down and hugged me tight.

"I missed you so much!" I murmured on his chest wrapping my arms more tightly around his neck. He hold me to him and placed a kiss on my forehead,

"Me too baby! Me too!" He whispered.

I stayed in his embrace oblivious to the fire I am igniting in someone's eyes and heart!!!!!

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Author's Note

Hello Readers!!

First of all thank you for choosing my story and for the votes!

Writing 3971 words were not easy! And with all the twists coming in the near future; I hope you guys will like the story and keep supporting me!

So about this chapter, I made a new character's entry and kept two suspenses!

1. About Abhimanyu Vishwas!
&
2. The meaning behind Madhuri Singhania's claim!

So guess, what's coming next! And keep reading my story!

And about the 2nd story, I'm gonna release it soon! I hope you will like the storyline!

Till then
Take care and keep voting

Love y'all
See ya soon xx