53• 𝙹 𝙴 𝙰 𝙻 𝙾 𝚄 𝚂 𝚈♡•

I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body

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~25 days left for the wedding~

Yuvraj's POV

08:29AM IST, May 23rd
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700076

Currently me and Mia were sitting in front of the fascinating idol of Maa MahaKali whilst the elders came to us one by one and blessed us with their blessings and the husked rice and trefoil leaves. Mum and dad were the first one to come followed by maa & papa, chachu and chachi, Rajveer uncle and Twinkle aunty, Prem uncle, Subho maa and then lastly Bhaiya and Bhabhi. All the time during the puja, I kept on glancing at the love of my life who has my heart in the palm of her hand. Who is mine to cherish. Who is mine to love. And mine to protect. Everything she did filled me with a pulsing desire to take her home with me ignoring all the ceremonies and all.

Sometimes I think that I am going crazy in love with her. I loved the way she smiled when she heard something funny and her nose crinkled up. I loved how she didn't care about the world around her and lived in her own imagination. She is so goddamn perfect. Even when I am away from her my thoughts are always consumed by her voice, her laugh. How beautiful she is and the way she stood out among a crowd. I always spent my nights dreaming of her. Making sure she is safe. Safe from the world, safe from the boys, from people. I am in love and instead of my family including Varun and Sid I have never loved a single soul.

I cared for myself and my work. I took care of my employees out of obligation not because I cared. But when it comes to her, it was all different. She is worth so much more. She is worth the wait. She is worth each day spent alone. She is so pure. So innocent. And so mine. I would give her everything. I will spoil her in all the riches I had to offer and more. All she had to do was be beside me in a life filled with laughter, love and most importantly her.

After the puja, the gifts were given by both families and friends. After that we took a look around the temple premises and distributed sweets and clothes among the needy people. Later we left the place and went back to Godrej Platinum.

11:45AM IST, May 23rd
Godrej Platinum
21A & 21/1A, Burdwan Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027

Currently I was sprawled out on my bed with my phone in my hands as I scrolled through Instagram. It's been fifteen minutes since we came back from the temple and I wasn't in the mood to change so I am laying down on my bed lazily.

Looks like I am spending too much time with Varun and Sam! Their habits are rubbing off on me.

Sighing I got up and put the mobile aside. I took out a pair of sweatpants and a white sweatshirt from my luggage and made my way to the washroom. After a quick shower, I came out wearing my fresh clothes. I combed my hair, grabbed my phone and came out of my room.

As it is already late for breakfast and too soon for lunch, the ladies decided to make some brunch which we all will be eating together on the terrace. As I came downstairs, I found Duggu bhaiya carrying some cushions.

"Hey Bhai! Need some help?" I asked as I put my phone inside the pocket.

"Yeah! Grab the rest of the cushions and follow me upstairs to the terrace." He said.

"Sure!" I said and piled the cushions in my arms.

"Shall we?" Bhai asked.

"Yeah let's go!" I said and followed him out of the house. We walked through the hallways and made our way towards the lift. We took the lift to the terrace and got out as it opened there. My vision was almost covered with the cushions but from the corner of my eyes I could see where I was walking. As I and Duggu bhaiya made our way towards the terrace, I bumped into someone and the cushions fell off from my hands. A sudden squeal made me alert and as the cushions fell off I saw it was Mia so without thinking I grabbed her body towards me preventing her from the fall. She landed on my arms clutching on to my shirt tightly with her eyes closed.

She was looking beautiful in the Indian attire. It was not like she didn't look good in western wears. But in Indian clothes she looked so much more beautiful. She was wearing a simple loose white kurti with white leggings and her hair opened. There wasn't a trace of makeup on her face besides the strawberry lip balm she uses which attracts me more towards her lips like a moth towards the fire. She had white dangling earrings in her ears with the necklace I gave her around her neck. The scene was not less than a Bollywood movie, all cheesy and fancy, but it didn't matter to me anymore when I had my girl in my arms.

She opened her eyes as she felt she was in someone's arms rather than wincing because of the fall on the floor. She looked up at me with her wide open eyes. My eyes took in every feature of her face. It's not like I haven't before but what can I do, I can't get enough of her. Her tiny body felt so right in my arms. When we both were busy in each other's eyes, a squeal brought us back to reality. Mia tore her gaze away and scrambled back on her feet and straightened her loose kurti as the sleeve was almost sliding off her right shoulder. She tucked some hairs away from her face and looked around with a flushed face.

"Awh they look so cute! See see!" Varun's squeal again snapped me back to reality. I looked in his direction to find him gushing over something in his phone whilst showing to everyone present there who were Duggu bhaiya, Sid, Armaan, Shree and chachu.

"What's in that?" I asked as I walked towards Varun. His eyes widened as he snatched the phone away from Sid's hold and ran away.

"What the-! What the hell just happened?" I asked, being flabbergasted.

"He took your picture with Mia when you were busy ogling at each other!" Sid said with a smirk. I grumbled and ran downstairs behind Varun mumbling incoherent words.

12:02AM IST, May 23rd

"Go away!" Varun cried out in frustration holding his now black right eye.

I and Sid smirked at him whilst chachu just shook his head. We were sitting on the floor where the mattresses and cushions were sprawled with a short but long table in the middle. The preparations are done and now we are just waiting for the others and the food to arrive.

When I went downstairs behind Varun after the cushion fiasco, I saw him gushing with everyone whilst showing them mine and Mia's pictures. And that got him a punch from me because the fucker won't stop giving me teasing looks.

"Man! You look like shit!" Armaan said snickering like a pig.

The girls have given him the right name! Pig!

Varun shot him a glare but he looked funny with his one black eye. Armaan stopped for some time seeing Varun angry but then he again started cackling like a donkey high on crack.

"Yuvraj!" I heard mum's voice and turned around to find her coming to the terrace with chachi, maa, Twinkle aunty, Nicole and Subho maa following her. They were carrying several dishes with them.

"Yes mum?" I asked as I got up.

"Go and help Mia! She is in the kitchen!" She said.

"Yeah sure mum!" I said and ran downstairs making the others snigger.

Do I care? NO

Does it matter to me? NO

What matters to me then? ONLY MIA

I rushed downstairs to the 16th floor and barged inside the home, scaring some people on my way.

Do I care? NO

Does it matter to me? NO

What matters to me then? ONLY MIA

As I walked into the kitchen, I found Sam and Shanaya with Mia there who was squeezing out the lemon juice. Their eyes snapped to me and Mia gave me a smile. Whilst the others wiggled their eyebrows at me. I rolled my eyes at Sam and glared at Shanaya in my bossy look and they scurried out of the kitchen stumbling upon nothing.

"Need some help sweetheart?" I asked as I approached her.

"No! I am almost done!" She said as she grabbed a spoon and started to mix the fruit salad.

I smirked mischievously and went behind her, enveloping my arms around her which made her gasp and jump at her place. She froze in my arms and her breathings quickened. And don't even ask me about her heartbeats because they seemed like they were on a marathon. I chuckled inwardly and nuzzled my nose in her thick, long and wavy hair which was smelling so good that I almost moaned and tightened my arms around her.

"Y-Yuvi! What a-are you do-doing?" She asked as her words came out wavering.

"Nothing baby! You do your work and I will do mine!" I whispered making her quiver in my arms.

"Bu-but you're distracting me!" She whined.

"And us too!" A voice said making me jump away from Mia in alarm and Mia let out a small scream.

These sneaky ostriches!

"Ouch! Girl take it easy!" Shanaya said scowling as Sam and Shanaya both peeked their head inside from the door. They were standing in such a way that only their heads and a hand from each were visible to us. They were looking at us with cheeky grins on their faces.

"What the fuck! You two are still here?!" I asked in bewilderment throwing my best glares at them.

They sheepishly smiled and glanced at each other.

"Actually! It was her idea!" They both said at the same time, pointing at each other.

"Oh really?" Mia said picking a knife up from the counter making their eyes wide in fear and I chuckled inwardly seeing my scary girl. The girls gulped and dashed out whilst Mia ran behind them with the knife in her hands and all of them were screaming. I shook my head and rubbed my ears.

After two minutes Mia came back huffing and pursing her lips in a thin line. And trust me, her angry face made her look more cute.

Like a kitten!

Her eyes fell on me and she came towards me stomping her feet on the floor angrily. She stood in front of me and pointed the pointy end of the knife at me.

"Whoa whoa! Apne hone wale pati ki murder karne ka iraada hai kya?" I asked taking some steps back with my hands up in the air in submission.

"You! You're at fault in this!" She hissed pointing the knife more towards me.

"Calm down baby and take the knife away, will you?" I asked leaning my head back.

Now I don't want a scratch on my handsome face that too from my would be wife, now do I?

She huffed and threw the knife away behind me on the counter and I sighed in relief, wiping the fake sweat off my forehead.

"I am not talking to you anymore!" She huffed out loud and turned away returning back to her salad bowl.

Shit! I made her mad! But wasn't it Sam and Shanaya's fault?! Why me?!

A thud sound brought me back to reality and I saw her almost stabbing the fruits with the spoon instead of mixing them and she was mumbling incoherent words. I pursed my lips to prevent myself from laughing out loud at my angry bird. But still a snicker slipped out of my face and I froze.

Fuck!

She turned around with narrowed eyes and glared at me whilst I smiled sheepishly showing my thirty two teeth. But her glare intensified more making me close my mouth and clasp my palm over my lips.

"I dare you to laugh again! It's not funny!" She hissed pointing at the spoon at me.

Another muffled laugh left my mouth and I pressed the other palm on my mouth whilst looking at Mia with wide puppy eyes. She grabbed another knife and marched towards me angrily.

"You! You!" She hissed and pointed the knife on my stomach.

Shit!

My eyes fell on the vegetable basket beside me on the counter and I hurriedly grabbed a tomato sneaking from her eyes. I pressed the tomato on my stomach and it burst.

"Bohot hasi aa rah-!" She was stopped by my wince.

Oh you know what I did!

She frowned at my sudden wince and searched for the cause. I looked down and tugged her knife a little which made her look down too. She looked down and her eyes widened as the knife slipped from her hand, falling down on the floor.

"Wha-what! Bu-but!" She stammered and I saw as her face paled seeing my red dripping white sweatshirt. Her eyes blurred with tears as she looked up at me.

"H-how? I d-didn't do i-it! I-i do-don't kno-know h-how it hap-pened!" She stuttered as she looked at my face and my stomach. The tears rolled down and that's when I realised I went overboard.

"Shit! Mia! Don't cry!" I said removing my hand from the stomach as the tomato fell down from my hand and she looked at it frowning.

Oh I am dead now!

Her eyes widened in realisation and she looked at me with accusing eyes whilst I gave her my best puppy eyes. She clenched her fist and punched me on my chest because of which a oomph sound left my mouth.

"You! You, cheater!" She said pounding her tiny fists on my chest as tears rolled down her eyes.

Shit! What the fuck did you do Yuvraj?!

"Mia! Baby! Hey look at me! I am sorry sweetheart!" I pleaded holding her hands in mine as she cried looking down.

"N-no! You lie-lied! Yo-you cheated!" She said struggling to come out of my arms but I tightened my hold on her.

"Shh! I am sorry baby! I am so sorry! I didn't know you will take this so serious, sweetheart! I am so sorry! Please forgive me!" I pleaded.

"Why would you do that? Do you know how terrified I was? I was so scared!" She said in her cracking voice which felt like a knife slicing through my heart in real this time.

"I am sorry baby! I won't do it ever again! I am so sorry!" I said pushing her head on my chest as my arms secured her.

She sobbed on my chest as I cooed sweet words and apologies in her ear whilst rubbing her back in a consoling manner. After a minute or two her sobs died down and I could hear her hiccups. I pulled away and wiped her tears with my thumb. Leaning down I pecked her forehead and nuzzled her now red nose with mine.

"I am sorry baby!" I whispered.

"Don't do it ever again! I love you so much! And I can't lose you." She pleaded with her red eyes.

"I won't baby! I am so sorry! I love you more!" I apologised again. She nodded. I leaned her on the counter and grabbed a glass filling it with water. Walking back to her I gave her the glass and she gladly accepted it and gulped down the water. I put the glass back and took her to the sink. I washed her face and gave her the towel hanging in there to wipe her face.

"Do you wanna go up or you wanna have your brunch here?" I asked softly.

"No I am okay! I wanna go to the terrace!" She said.

"Hm okay! Let's go!" I said as I picked the salad bowl in one hand and other wrapped around Mia's shoulder and we made our way out of the house. We came upstairs to the terrace to find everyone laughing and chatting.

"Here they are! Come on guys, I am hungry!" Varun whined rubbing his stomach and Sid smacked the back of his forehead.

"Shut up you bhukkad! You just ate two spring rolls!" Sid said. Varun scowled at him.

"So what? I am a growing man!" Varun said. Their banter made my girl giggle and for the first time in my life I was glad for Varun's weird behaviour.

"By the way, what were you two doing downstairs from so long huh?" Varun asked wiggling his brows making us both turn red.

"Shut up, Varun!" I growled, giving a glare to Varun.

Rolling his eyes at my words, Varun whined, "Why do you have to be so grumpy, bossy and rude all the time? God knows how I have been putting with you since childhood!" Varun sighed dramatically.

"How do you even handle this arrogant bastard?" Varun asked shifting his gaze to Mia.

"What can I say?" Mia said moddily smirking which made me roll my eyes. And the dickhead Varun threw his head back and laughed out loud at Mia's dramatic act.

"Are you two done?" I asked in a irritated voice.

"Why? The truth hurt, baby?" Varun screeched in a shrill girly voice making me cringe.

What the hell?

A loud giggle left Mia's lips making me smile. Then I turned my head back to Varun with a glare.

"You know very well what I am capable of V! Or you forgot your black eye? Don't tempt me to break your whole face!" I threatened in a plain but cold voice that was enough to send chills down his spine.

"Nah you wouldn't do that!" Varun waved me off but there was a hesitant and alarming look on his face which made me smirk.

I must say that this guy had guts! Deep breaths Yuvraj. Deep breaths! Control! I don't want to see myself in black and white stripes. Plus I don't want to leave my girl beacsue of him. It's not worth it!

"Stop it you two! Mia! Yuvraj! Come and take your seats, aren't you two hungry?" Papa said.

We nodded and took out seats beside each other. The ladies started to serve us along with in their plates. There were several kinds of cuisines from Italian to English. Egg frittata, spring rolls, cannoli stuffed french toast, pizza bagels, mixed fruit salad and cheese omelettes filled the whole table along with some soft drinks.

No drinks when you're with your family :/

"Chachi! Can I sit with you?" Alia asked to Mia grabbing all of our attention.

"Of course princess! Come here!" She said making Alia squeal and we all laughed at her reaction. She bounced upto Mia like a rabbit and sat on her lap.

"Comfortable?" Mia asked to Alia.

"Yes, very!" Alia said nodding her head and Mia pecked Alia's forehead with a smile. And it almost melted my heart seeing Mia so close to my angel.

"So what do you want to eat first baby?" Mia asked.

"Mmm french toast!" Alia chirped. I ruffled her hair and helped Mia to serve the French toast in Mia's plate. Then we all started to eat.

"Thank you!" Mia said. Then she started to feed Alia and herself too.

After brunch, we decided to rest a little and then explore Kolkata. I went to my room and slept on my bed.

04:23PM IST, May 23rd

Currently I was waiting in the parking area in front of the cars with Varun and Armaan. I was wearing a blue full sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows and the two buttons from the top opened giving a perfect view of my toned chest. I have paired it with a black ripped jeans with a pair of white sneakers and my Ray-Ban sunglasses. My hairs were a little messy as I have been grazing my fingers through them.

Sid has different plans with Shree so we didn't think to disturb them, after all they are newlyweds. Sahil is busy with some work. The elders aren't going to join us either because they said they were tired. Bhabhi is not joining us either and nor are Duggu Bhaiya and Alia. So there are only Me, Mia, Varun, Shanaya, Armaan and Sam. Rose and Trevor went out by themselves.

"Man! How long will they take now?" Armaan whined laying his head and hands on the hood of the car like a dead body whilst pouting.

He really looks like real a pig right now!

"I know right! I think I am going to get knackered by waiting here instead of by roaming around Kolkata!" Varun whined with him.

I rolled my eyes at their never-ending-whining faces and concentrated back on reading the emails that I have got in these two days.

"Yuvraj! Aren't you tired? What are you made of man?" Armaan asked and without looking at him I knew he must be shaking his head right now. Sighing I turned around to face them and pointed my fingers at them both.

"You two! Shut up and let me do my work, because Mia won't let me work when we will be out!" I muttered the last sentence under my breath but these fuckers heard me anyways because they laughed like two dying gorillas.

"Raj! You're so whipped and seriously? You're already scared of your soon-to-be wife! I wonder what will happen to you after marriage!" Varun said and gave a hi-five to Armaan. And they doubled over in laughter on seeing me annoyed.

"Varun, do you want another punch on your other eye?" I asked darkly as he stiffened and stopped his laughs. And he shook his head with a horrified look on his face.

"Good! That's what I thought! Ah now! Armaan! So where do you want your punch? Or you want something else like, kick, slap or something exotic?" I asked in a malicious tone making him gasp.

"What the hell man! Are you insane? You have given the whole menu?You are asking me as if you're offering me some delicious food from the menu and not beatings?!" Armaan shrieked in a girly voice.

"Stop spending your time with Varun! You're being like him! All creepy and weird! I can't handle another Varun in my life!" I deadpanned to which Armaan pouted and Varun gasped putting a hand on his heart.

"What the hell? How dare you buttercup? How could you say something like this about me? That too in front of me!! Oh god! Why are you being so cruel to me? Please utha lo mujhe!" He said in a high pitched shrill tone which almost exploded my eardrums. Even Armaan was looking at Varun weirdly because of his not-so-talented acting skills.

I warned you Maan!

Wai-wait! Did he call me Buttercup?! What the hell! Like seriously, buttercup?!

"Did you see? That's what I was trying to make you understand!" I said pointing at Varun who was now busy in his own world crying in a fake girly way whilst looking up and mumbling god knows what!

Armaan nodded being horrified by Varun's drama and scooted a little away from him which made me snicker.

"What happened to you? Why do you look like you have seen Yuvraj twerking?! Which I don't think will ever happen but who knows? Will it, Raj?" Varun asked as he came out of his oh-so-not-dramatic acts and saw Armaan a little away from him and looking at him with his eyes wide open and jaws slackened.

The fuck?!

"Shut your mouth if you want to stay alive V because from past days, you've been troubling me too much! And I can't promise that I will be able to control myself the next time!" I said in a stern tone which made Varun roll his eyes at me.

"So? What happened dude?" Varun asked Armaan who was still looking at him weirdly.

"Haha! No-no! Nothing hap-pened! It's just, you act so good!" Armaan said, chuckling nervously.

"I know right! Come to me, if you want some tips, I wouldn't say no to you!" Varun said, raising his collars. Armaan's eyes widened further hearing Varun.

"WHAT! I mean n-no! It's okay! I don't need them right now!" Armaan said stammering in between.

"Koi Nahi! Future mein kabhi bhi jarrorat ho toh bolna! I will definitely help you with my amazing skills!" Varun said. Armaan hesitantly nodded.

"Yeah so-fucking-amazing skills!" I muttered under my breath.

"Did you say something?" Varun asked, snapping his head towards me.

"No!" I said. Varun shrugged it off.

I thanked God a thousand times in my head and offered him my prized possession, my collection of cars when I saw Mia coming down towards me with Shanaya and Sam by her side and I knew it would save me from further riling up and killing Varun at that instant. But then I realised what God will do with the cars, so I took my offer back and promised to help some needy people.

Mia was wearing a white and black long flared trousers with an off shoulder black and white ruffled crop top and a white pair of wedges. She held her black handbag with a shoulder strap on her shoulder as she made her way to me.

"Hey guys!" Sam greeted us with her over excited grin whilst waving at us speeder than the windshield wiper blade of my car. But her smile faltered when she saw Armaan's troubled face. She gave me a questioning look.

"I don't know!" I said raising my hands in a surrendering manner.

Sam gave me an I-don't-trust-you look making my eyes wide in response.

The fuck?! She is doubting her own brother who wouldn't even hurt a fly?!

Oh yeah! And I have a crush on Donald Trump. My subconscious sassed making me roll my eyes. Ew!

Yeah! Go on! Keep rolling those eyes and when they will eventually fall off someone will store them in a jar as memory! My subconscious mind said sarcastically.

"Yuvraj!" A melodic voice reached my voice snapping me out of my conversation with my subconscious mind. I looked to my side to find Mia holding my hand with a worried expression on her face.

"Are you okay?" She asked softly.

"Yeah baby! What will happen to me?" I said with a soft smile.

"No you were just rolling your eyes so I thought you were not okay!" She said.

"Don't worry! I am fine!" I said and she nodded in return.

"By the way! You look beautiful!" I said making her blush.

"Thank you! You're looking dashing as always!" She said shyly, playing with my fingers.

"Dashing, eh?" I asked, smirking which made her giggle and nod her head at me. I gave her a peck on the lips.

"Eh, Sam! No offense, but why are you wearing all pink today? You know you look like the brand ambassador of the colour pink!" Varun said suppressing his laughs. Armaan looked at Sam keenly from top to bottom and nodded his head in agreement.

"What the hell! I will kill you two!" Sam screeched and was about to attack them when I grabbed her back.

"Bhai! Leave me! What are you doing? Didn't you see how these two insulted me right now?" She said and stopped midway and then continued again "Or do you also support them in this?" She asked with an accusing glare making my eyes wide.

"What! No!" I said and left her hand that I was holding to stop her from attacking V and Maan.

"Good!" Sam said and pecked my cheek making me scowl as I wiped my cheek. Then she turned back to the boys who were sniggering at my situation.

"You two! I will kill you both!" Sam screeched taking off her sandals as she marched towards V and Maan. As V and Maan came out of their laughing session and saw a very angry Sam marching towards them like a wild bull, they scrambled down from the car shrieking and run to the other side of the car.

"TELL MY PARENTS I LOVED THEM! AND MIA! FIND ANOTHER BEST FRIEND!" Armaan yelled, making us laugh as he and V tried to escape from Sam who was advancing towards them with her sandals in her both hands.

"AND SHANAYA! I AM GOING TO DIE LIKE A MARTYR! SO MOVE ON YOUR LIFE AND DON'T MISS ME TOO MUCH!" Varun Bhai yelled, making Shanaya choke on her spit.

"SEE YOU ALL IN HEAVEN!" Varun and Armaan screeched like a cat being chased by a dog and ran away with Sam behind them.

After five minutes, the three idiots came back and Sam was holding two ice cream sticks in her both hands with a Cheshire cat grin on her face.

"Shall we go now?" I asked as I showed my wristwatch to them.

"Sure! Let's go!" Sam said and walked towards the car. I shook my head and held Mia's hand in mine.

"Come babe!" I said and dragged her with me.

We got in the car, with me in the driving seat and Mia in the passenger one and the others behind. And then started the engine and we drove out of the building.

04:51PM IST, May 23rd
33, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Beck Bagan Row, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

It took us fifteen minutes to reach the first place which was Quest Mall, biggest mall in Kolkata at present and it is the hub of availing all kinds of latest designer brands.

I stopped the car in the parking and was unbuckling my seatbelt when the others jumped out of the car and ran inside the mall leaving me with a jaw hanging open.

"Seriously! They ditched me for shopping? Unbelievable!" I scoffed as I came out of the car and locked it before walking towards the direction they ran into.

As I was finally inside I found them near the fountain in the middle of the ground floor with a sheepish smile on their faces which made me roll my eyes. I walked up to them.

"Agar tum sabki excitement level control mein aa gayi ho, shall we go in baby?" I asked wrapping my arm around Mia's waist.

They all nodded and then we walked to the escalator. We got into the Levi's shop on the first floor and parted away in pairs, Sam with Maan, V with Shanaya and of course Mia with me. The other two pairs went to the ladies section whilst Mia insisted on going to the gent's section so I obliged my Queen's order and we came to the gent's section.

She dragged me all the way towards the denim section whilst I followed her with a smile. She was excited to shop for me and I was happy because she was happy. After today's incident, I was so guilty but I really didn't expect her to cry.

So what did you expect her to do when you're on the verge of dying? Do bhangra?! My subconscious mind mocked.

Shut up! I growled internally.

We stopped in front of the denim section where there was a stack of different types and sizes of denim pants that were kept along with the denim jackets and shirts. Mia started to rummage through them.

"What's your waist size?" Mia asked, turning to me.

"You don't know?" I asked smugly to tease her.

"Yuvraj!" She narrowed her eyes at me and said sternly, making me chuckle.

"Fine! Fine! It's 32!" I said.

"Okay!" She said and again moved her attention back on the rack of clothes.

Taking out some denim pants, she asked me to try them on. I took them from her and walked to the trial room. I closed the door behind me and tried them one by one. They all were of perfect size so I went out and showed Mia one by one. She selected two from them and I gave her a thumbs up. Her fashion sense and choice was really good.

After that she selected some white t-shirt for me, saying that I have too many dark clothes. All the whilst when she was choosing a white t-shirt, I looked at her amusingly from behind.

This girl surely lives for the colour white!

After shopping for me, I paid the bills not listening to her protests. Then I dragged her to the girl's section ignoring her denials. I bought what I liked for her and she just gave me a grumpy kid glare. I paid for the things I bought for Mia whilst she cursed me under her breath about me being too stubborn. After shopping we both were chuffed and decided to go to the food court. So I took out my phone from my jeans pockets and texted in our group chat to meet us in the food court.

Me and Mia went to the fourth floor where the food court was and saw the other two pairs already waiting for us outside.

"Hey guys! Your shopping is done?" Sam asked.

"Yeah! We are done! What about you two?" Mia asked.

"Yep! We are also done and I am damn hungry! And God forbid me from beating you all if you don't move your asses inside!" Shanaya said and I narrowed my eyes at her.

Really?! She will now beat her boss up too?!

Shanaya's gaze met mine and she gulped visibly.

"Uh! I think we shall go in!" Shanaya said fidgeting with her fingers.

We laughed at her sudden change in behaviour but got inside and grabbed a corner table. We picked up the menu on the table and soon a waiter walked up to us.

"Hello sir! Hello ma'am! Are you ready to order yet?" He asked politely.

"Yeah! Mia?" I asked Mia.

"Mm I will have a chocolate frappe first!" Mia said.

"Okay! One chocolate frappe for her and bring an iced tea for me! What about you guys?" I asked the others.

"I will have a cappuccino too!" Sam said.

"I will take a mixed berry smoothie please!" Shanaya said.

"A Spanish latte for me!" Armaan said.

"A rose latte for me!" Varun said.

The waiter wrote the order down and went away nodding.

"So what did you two buy?" Sam asked Mia and me.

"She bought some jeans and t-shirts for me!" I said pointing at Mia.

Mia scoffed at that.

"Really? I bought it? Sam, he was the one who paid for everything!" Mia said sullenly which twitched my lip upwards in amusement.

"Well! That was expected! Bhai wouldn't let any one other than him to pay when he is there! It has happened with me so many times, so relax! It's totally normal! And you're his fiancée so it's acceptable!" Sam said, shrugging.

"That's what I was implying exactly!" I said agreeing with Sam.

"Ugh you are also ganging up with him now?" Mia asked in disbelief.

Sam just shrugged and Mia shook her head. I scooted closer to Mia and wrapped my arm around her shoulder.

"Calm down baby! There was nothing wrong in it! I am your soon-to-be husband and there is nothing wrong if I pay for something you buy!" I said softly.

She glanced at me and sighed before nodding. I smiled and pecked her cheek making a smile appear on her face as well.

"Excuse me guys!" Varun said and got up before leaving for a direction. After sometime, the waiter came back with our drinks and placed them in front of me. Mia mumbled a quick thank you as he was leaving and he nodded at Mia.

"Where is V?" Armaan asked looking around.

"Yeah! It's been long since he has gone!" Shanaya said.

"Wait! I will go and check!" I said getting up from my seat.

I walked towards the direction where V went to and heard a familiar squealing voice which made me stop in my tracks for a second but shaking it off I moved forward. There was a kid's playzone on the way just beside the food court and I again heard the familiar squeal when I was passing through the place. I stopped and moved backwards only to freeze at my place.

Never in my life I had thought that I would see something horrifying like this. Heck, I'd even sell all my properties away and settle on Mars to avoid dealing with this kind of situation ever in the near future. Varun, whom I once called my best friend, I am disappointed to agree upon it now. And I think I am so going to disown him from this moment and demoting his rank from being my best friend.

Hell, I wouldn't even acknowledge him in the public from now on!

Varun was riding a stupid baby elephant ride which was jerking him back and forth at a place whilst he squealed holding his one ear with his one hand and other in the air like he was portraying superman! And it's not just that the fucker has no shame at all because he was screaming woohoo loudly whilst giggling like a teenage girl! No no, the height of embarrassment is not ending here yet. It is touching the sky because there were two kids standing in front of the elephant and looking at Varun weirdly.

I stood there numb, too shocked to react with my wide open mouth and eyes.

"WOOHOO! YIPPEE!" Varun yelled out as the elephant moved faster back and forth at his place like a galloping horse.

"Yuv-!" I heard a voice behind me but it stopped in the mid way as the owner of the voice stood behind me. Closing my mouth, I peered to the side to find Sam and Armaan looking at the direction of Varun with a dreadful look like they saw someone sneezing with their eyes open.

Their mouth hung open at the sight just as I expected. I turned my head back towards V's direction.

Varun stopped his squeals when he found two kids, a little girl and a little boy were looking at him weirdly. He scowled at them.

"What? Kya Dekh rahe ho? Pehle main aaya hun !" Varun asked clutching to the elephant like he has brought it from his home and it's his most precious possession just like my cars are for me.

The kids didn't reply anything, just kept gawking at him with their mouths wide open. Varun scowled at them and pointed beside him where there was a pig and a duck ride placed.

"You can ride them! I will look insane if I ride them!" Varun shrugged.

The kids didn't respond.

"Fine!" Varun grumbled and got down from the elephant ride and as soon he got down, the boy sat on it whilst the girl sat on the duck and they rode it happily. And we sighed in relief.

"Uh! I don't know him!" Armaan said as he ran away.

"Neither I do!" Sam said and ran behind Armaan.

"Nor me!" I mumbled mortified about the fact that my friend is crazy and sprinted behind them before Varun could see any of us.

Mia and Shanaya gave us a weird look as they saw us running. Huffing and puffing we sat down on our seats whilst Mia and Shanaya looked towards the entrance of the food court.

"Where is Varun bhaiya?" Mia asked, making me freeze at my place as if I had killed him and buried him six feets under the earth.

"Uh-h! H-he wa-!" I was cut off by Varun himself as he stepped in whistling with his hands tucked inside his jeans pockets and pretending like he didn't just do what we saw!

Armaan, Sam and I were looking at Varun with accusing eyes.

"Hey! Where were you?" Shanaya asked as Varun took his seat beside her.

"Nowhere!" Varun shrugged it off.

Says who! I scoffed.

Mia and Shanaya didn't seem to be satisfied with the answer but still let it go with a shrug and then we continued having our drinks. The waiter came back and took our orders. The waiter wrote down our orders, a classic cheese burger, chips and pineapple pastries for Mia, marshmallow cake and a grilled chicken burger for me, a classic veggie burger and jelly doughnut for Sam, teriyaki chicken burger and strawberry shortcake for Armaan, mushroom burger and blueberries doughnut for Shanaya and BBQ potato chip burger and cream filled doughnut for Varun. The waiter came back with our orders and Mia almost squealed seeing her pineapple pastries.

That's her favourite!

I smiled at her childish nature and took a bite of my chicken burger. After filling our stomachs, we came out from the mall and got into the car, ready for our next destination.

05:56PM IST, May 23rd
Howrah Bridge
Howrah, West Bengal 700001

Howrah Bridge is a balanced cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. The bridge is one of four on the Hooghly River and is a famous symbol of Kolkata and West Bengal. It is one of a kind and is also the sixth largest bridge in the whole world. It is 2150 feet in length with a suspending span that right above the Hooghly River.

We stopped the car on a side and got out to see the mesmerising sunset from the beautiful sight. I wrapped an arm around Mia and pulled her in front of me where she stood sandwiched between the bridge and me. Her hair blew because of the wind, tickling me in the face. I put my chin on top of her head as we stared at the beautiful sight in front of us.

07:32PM IST, May 23rd
Godrej Platinum
21A & 21/1A, Burdwan Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027

After some time spent in the Howrah Bridge, we came back home with some delicious Bengali delicacies for the others. We took the elevator to the sixteenth floor to Abhi's home. Sam already went back to the 17th floor after hugging Mia good-night, because she was sleepy. After dropping Mia off in there, I went back to the seventeenth floor.

"Hey mum! Hey Bhabhi!" I said as I plopped down beside mum on the living room's couch.

"What's all this?" Bhabhi asked, staring at the bags I brought.

"We did some shopping! And these! These are some delicacies from the famous Kolkata market, for you all!" I said as I gave the food bags to her.

"Awesome! You're the best Yuvi! And someone still hasn't learned even when he has a daughter!" Bhabhi said glaring at Bhai who just appeared into the living room at the wrong time.

Bhai chuckled nervously and gave me a glare whilst I smirked at him. Bhabhi huffed and turned her attention back to the food bags.

"Yuvraj! Go and freshen up, I will serve dinner!" Mum said. I nodded and walked towards Bhai.

"Good luck Bhai!" I whispered in Bhai's ear before running upstairs to my room.

I took a quick shower and changed into some comfortable clothes before walking downstairs to the dining hall. We ate dinner and then retired back to our rooms.

~24 days left for the wedding~

Next Day, 08:45AM IST, May 24th
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052

The cars stopped in front of the airport as the paparazzi surrounded the place. I shook my head and asked the driver to take us to the runway straight. I was wearing a black shirt with two top buttons open and a pair of dark blue jeans with my sneakers on and black shades covering my eyes.

Our cars stopped on the runway where two private jets were waiting. We got down and everyone bid each other byes. I walked towards Mia who was beside Bhabhi and Alia. As Bhabhi saw me she gave me a pat on the shoulder and went inside the jet with the help of mum and Bhai. I turned around and took Mia in my arms. Mia was wearing a white full sleeved shirt with blue floral prints and an acid wash blue stretch cotton high waisted denim jeggings with a pair of Versace white sneakers.

I pecked her on the top of her head and pulled back. Looking down at her lovingly, I caressed her cheeks and gave a lingering kiss on her lips leaving her breathless.

"Take care of yourself okay! I will be back there in Mumbai on 28! So till then, take care of yourself for me, okay?" I asked, cupping her cheeks.

She nodded, giving me a breathtaking smile of hers.

"Yeah! I promise! You too, take care of yourself okay! Don't stress yourself with work too much!" She said and I nodded before pecking her forehead.

"I love you!" I said, hugging her again.

"I love you!" She replied back, making me smile.

I led her to her jet and waved at her as she vanished inside. Then I made my way back to our jet and got inside.

01:33PM IST, May 24th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

We entered our mansion in Delhi with a sigh. The Johnson's went back to their hotel, Sahil, Sid and chachu, chachi, Samaira came with us whilst Shree stayed back in Mumbai because she will be from the bride's side. And because of tomorrow's function, chachu, chachi had to come to Delhi with us.

Bhai took bhabhi and Alia who were tired to their room whilst the others retired to their rooms as well. Sahil stayed at the mansion whilst V and Sid went back to their home. I also decided to take some rest first.

I went to my room and closed the door behind me then walked into my closet. I took some comfortable clothes out and came out of the closet. Walking inside the washroom, I put the fresh clothes away and stripped off the clothes I was wearing. I took a shower and changed into the fresh clothes before walking out of the washroom. Humming a tune I rubbed my wet hair with a towel and threw the towel away as I stood in front of the mirror. I combed my hair and grabbed my phone before plopping down on my bed.

Sighing I dialled Mia's number and waited for her to pick up. After three or four rings, she picked up my call.

"Hey Yuvi!" She said.

"Hey sweetheart! Reached home?" I asked.

"Yeah! An hour before! And you?" She asked.

"Me too! Did you have something?" I asked.

"Yeah! Just ate lunch in my room! What about you?" She asked.

"I a-! Wait a second, there's someone at the door!" I said and got up to open the door.

Opening the door, I found a maid with a tray in her hands.

"Sir! Madam asked me to give you your lunch!" She said and forwarded the plate.

I took the plate from her and dismissed her before closing the door again.

"Looks like you got your lunch just right now?" Mia asked.

"Yeah! Mum sent it to my room as well!" I said chuckling.

"Mhm! Come on now, have your food and rest for sometime! Don't make yourself bust again at work instead of sleeping okay?" She asked.

"Yes yes baby! I won't! I love you! Bye!" I said.

"Love you too! Bye!" She said and hung up.

I put the phone on the bed and took the tray to the couch. I sat down and picked the lid up. There was cheese pasta with garlic bread present inside with a small bowl having a piece of pastry. I had my food and then put it away for someone to get it away later. I dropped myself on the bed and watched TV for sometime before dozing off.

~23 days left for the wedding~

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Aai Budo Bhaat Ceremony

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Next Day, 08:34AM, May 25th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

This is a ritual of enjoying the last meal as a bachelor or bachelorette. But nowadays, this ritual is more like to pamper the bride or groom with their favourite dishes. One of the most awaited rituals of Bengali marriages for both the bride and the groom, Aai Budo Bhaat is immensely enjoyed with meals prepared by close relatives, parents, or friends.
The best part about Aai Budo Bhaat is the number of dishes that are served to the bride or the groom. The food that is served on Aai Budo Bhaat is quite sumptuous, and can include a number of veg and non-veg delicacies of Bengal as per the choice of the bride. The ritual can be arranged more than once by different people who wish to arrange it.

I have already taken a shower and brushed my teeth and was wearing my suit for today. Yes as the ritual is supposed to take place at night, so I have nothing to do at home. That's why I decided to leave for office. I gelled my hair and grabbed my phone before walking out of my room. I went to the study room and rummaged through the files. At last I found the one I was trying to find and reading the file I came downstairs.

"Yuvraj!" Mum called and I looked up to find her.

"Hey mum!" I gave her a hug.

"Chalo breakfast ready hai!" She said and I nodded before following her to the dining room.

"Sahil kahan hai?" I asked as I took my seat. Chachu, chachi, dad, Bhaiya and Alia were sitting at their places whilst Bhabhi must be upstairs having her breakfast in her room.

"Sam gayi hai usse bulane. Dono aate hi honge!" Mum said as she sat down and I nodded.

Soon Sahil and Sam joined us and we had our breakfast which was crepes and smoothie. After my breakfast, I got into my car and drove to the office.

After I reached office I gave the car keys to the guard and he took the car to park whilst I went inside. The employees wished me good morning and I gave them my professional nod. I got inside my private elevator and went to my floor. Pushing the door open to my room, I walked in, unbuttoning the suit. I took off my suit and put it over the chair and sat in my seat.

Calling Karan through the intercom, I asked him to get me a coffee and bring the files that needed my signature as he had informed me today in the morning. Then I put the phone backs and logged into my laptop.

I was working on a presentation for later when a knock was heard.

"May I come in sir?" Karan asked peeping in.

"Come in!" I said in my gruff voice.

He came in struggling with his hands full with files in one and coffee in the other. He put the cup on my table first.

"Here's your coffee sir and these are the files I was talking about in the morning!" He said and put the files on the table.

"Hm! Anything else for today?" I asked as I took a sip from my coffee.

"Yes sir, you have a meeting with the Raghvanshi industries from Toronto tomorrow!" He reminded me.

I nodded.

"Okay! Anything else?" I asked. He denied so I dismissed him and went back to my work.

02:20PM IST, May 25th

Currently I was in the party office with dad and Bhai because there was an important meeting. The meeting is over already and I was waiting for dad and Bhai to come so we could go home together. Mum has asked, more like commanded us to be there at home before 4PM and we didn't want to get late so I decided to ditch my office for the afternoon.

A little later as they both came, we went back home together to find the ladies in a hurry for the ritual. Aai Budo Bhaat was a Bengali ritual and mum was nervous if there would be some mistake by her. Dad and chachi assured her and she looked a little bit relieved after that. I went to my room after lunch and took a nap.

06:56PM IST, May 25th

Currently I was in front of the mirror straightening my clothes. My outfit was a Mint Green Raw Silk Sherwani with self thread work embroidery and pearl highlights. My hair was gelled back and I was wearing a pair of mint green juttis.

I still had some time before the ritual started so I decided to talk with my girl a little. I picked up my phone from the bed and dialled Mia on facetime. It took at least twenty seconds to pick her up and when she picked up, I felt my breath hitching in the back of my throat.

Mia was wearing an Off-white sheer kurta with all-over floral motif work & cutwork detail which came with a layered inner dress. The neckline of the kurta was round just below her throat. It was a sleeveless layered dress. Her hair was open which made her look more mesmerising in the dress and I could hear the soft jingles of her anklets. She looked so captivating and I wanted nothing more than to hide her in my arms from the world forever at that moment.

There was a dazzling smile on her face that I crave for. Her orange cladding lips looked so kissable and luscious. Her smokey black eyes gave a bold look to her innocent face. Her ears had a pair of beautiful white pearl earrings dangling down and her neck was adorned with a light pearl necklace and the pendant I gave her. She had a beautiful pair of thin diamond bangles in her both hands and of course, the promise ring in her finger along with some other in other fingers. She looked like a real princess. His princess. His princess looked so beautiful and so perfect that he couldn't even tore his gaze away.

"Yuvraj!" Her sweet melodic voice brought me back to reality as I blinked my eyes several times.

"Uh y-yeah!" I stuttered making her giggle and blush at the same time.

She looked cute as well!

"H-hi!" She waved shyly with a smile on her face.

"H-hi! Yo-you look beautiful!" I said stuttering again which made me curse under my breath.

She giggled at my oh-so-confident behaviour whilst I rubbed the back of my neck with a sheepish smile on my face.

"You are cute!" She said and I scoffed at her claim.

"I am anything but, cute princess!" I said with a crooked smirk.

She rolled her eyes.

"Right! The arrogant hot businessman in you is still here, how can I forget him?" She said, making me smirk.

"So you find me hot huh?" I said making her realise what she just blurted out. She clicked her tongue as red hue covered her cheeks, nose and ears. I laughed at her cute reaction making her laugh as well.

"You are really looking so beautiful my love! I couldn't even keep my eyes off you! You are gorgeous! And all I want to do now is to cage you in my arms and kiss the hell outta you!" I confessed, making her turn into a shade of bright red. I laughed at her cute face which made her scowl at me in return.

"Hey! It's not funny! You cannot make fun of your soon-to-be wife like that!" She whined pouting.

Oh how much I wanted to kiss that pout right now!

"Sorry sweetheart!" I said pursing my lips as I tried to control my laugh.

"So ready to eat your favourites and to get pampered and all?" I asked, wiggling my brows.

"Very! What about you?" She asked.

The talk went on till her mum called her downstairs and she bid me goodbye before hanging up.

I got up from the bed and walked out of my room downstairs. The house was buzzing with preparations and voices of my favourite people. There were some close relatives from around as well but not much as we wanted all these initial rituals to be private.

"There you are Yuvi!" I heard chachi and turned to find her descending down the stairs.

"Hey chachi!" I said with a smile.

"Tum yahan ho, or main tumhe upar tumhare kamre mein dhund rahi hun! Koi nahi, Ab chalo mere saath! Sab tumhara intezaar kar rahe hein bahar!" She said dramatically as she dragged me out of the house and led me towards the lawn where the ritual will be taking place.

The lawn was decorated with fairy lights, flowers, shiny dangling baby mirrors and more. There was a large pavilion in between with white and green curtains, some flowers and fairy lights decorated along with some white and green shiny balls hanging above. On the pavilion, there was a royal themed couch in between and two tables having cutleries and dishes covered with lids. There was a beautiful chandelier, hanging in the middle of the pavilion and the surrounding lights made the place look more beautiful and serene.

Chachi led me towards the pavilion where Bhabhi, Sam and mum were doing something and dad, chachu and bhai were helping them.

"Didi! Here, I brought him!" Chachi said, grabbing everyone's attention.

Mum looked at me at me with a wide smile and came down from the Pavilion. She pressed her hand on my cheek and pecked me forehead as I bent down.

"You're looking handsome beta!" Mum said.

"After all, who did he get his genes from!" Dad said as he came and stood beside mum smiling cheekily which made mum roll her eyes and we burst out laughing.

"Thanks dad! Thanks mum!" I said.

"Now come on! Let's start the ritual!" Mum said and led me to the pavilion. We climbed up the stairs and mum made me sit on the couch.

"Looking handsome, bro!" Sam said clicking my pictures.

"I am born handsome sis!" I said shrugging nonchalantly.

Sam rolled her eyes at my remark.

"You were true bade Papa! He has your genes!" Sam said, making us all laugh.

I grabbed Alia and made her sit on my lap and she gave me a kiss on my cheek. Chachi and mum were busy serving the plates whilst dad and chachu took their seats whilst Bhai sat beside Bhabhi and Sam, she kept herself busy taking pictures and making videos. Soon Sahil, Sid and Varun joined us along with the Johnsons and mum started the ritual by feeding me a spoon of Mishti Doi and then to Alia. Truth to be told, Bengali dishes are delicious.

Actually, which indian cuisine is not?!

Then one by one they all fed me the Mishti Doi. After which mum sat beside me and fed me everything by her hand. And all the dishes were my favourites like butter chicken, malai kofta, chole, palak paneer, naan, aloo paratha, veggie kebab, mutton biryani and all. In dessert, there were ladoo, kheer, sandesh and barfi. Whilst mum was feeding me and Alia, the rest of the family also did their dinner. After I was done, I fed mum.

After the ritual, I retired back to my room and got changed into my sweatpants. I dropped my tired ass on the bed and dialled Mia. Sighing I ran my fingers through my hair as I waited for Mia to pick up the call. After the third ring, she picked up.

"Hello!" Her euphonic voice hit my ears and a smile spread out on my lips automatically.

I am telling you, she has magic!

"Hey baby!" I sighed happily.

"Hey! What happened to you? Are you tired?" She asked softly.

"No love! I just wanted to hear your voice! It gives me peace!" I confessed and I knew she must be smiling ear to ear right now with bright blush coating her cheeks.

"I love the way you blush because of me!" I said and heard a soft gasp from her side which made me chuckle.

"What the hell! How d-did you know? Are you here? Stalking on me?" She asked which made me laugh more.

"Stalking, really?" I asked laughing.

"Yeah! You can do anything!" She said nonchalantly.

"Yeah! I can!" I said smugly with a smirk.

"Ha! Ha! Not so funny!" She said sarcastically.

"I know!" I sighed, "Baby!" I called.

"Yeah?" She asked softly as I heard the soft rhythms of her heartbeats.

"I love you!" I confessed and as much as I know her she must be grinning like a chesire cat right now.

"I love you!" She said and pecked the speaker making me smile.

I pecked the speaker back and bid her good night before slipping into a deep slumber.

~22 days left for the wedding~

Next Day, 08:56AM IST, May 26th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

I came out of washroom with a towel around my waist. I was drying my hair with another towel when my phone rang. I walked towards the bed and grabbed the phone and saw the ID to find it was Sid. I picked up the call.

"Hi Sid!" I said.

"Hey bro! When are you coming to the office?" He asked.

"Just in an hour! Why, what happened?" I asked.

"No! Nothing! I just wanted the three of us to go together for the meeting! So I am coming to your office at 11 so we could go together! How does that sounds?" He asked.

"Sure thing!" I said.

"Cool! What about the tender in Mumbai? Have you talked with Avinash uncle or Abhimanyu yet?" He asked.

"No! Actually, I will tell when I see you! I need to dry my hair! See you later!" I said.

"Okay bro! Come soon!" He said and hung up.

I threw the phone on the bed and dried my hair. After that I put on my grey suit with a black shirt inside and ditched the tie. I combed my hair and sprayed some cologne before grabbing my goggles and phone and walking out of the room.

I went downstairs to the dining hall where everyone was present for breakfast. I greeted them good morning and had my breakfast after mum served me. Then they wished me good luck for my meeting and I thanked them in return before leaving for my office.

11:04AM IST, May 26th

I was sipping from my coffee and reading the files again for today's meeting when my office door barged open.

Of course!

"Hey broooooo!" Varun trailed the 'o' from bro as he walked inside the cabin. More like moon walked.

And all I wanted at that moment is to grab him by his throat and push him off from the balcony of my top floor cabin. And as he falls off on the ground, I will put my elbows on the railing of the balcony and grin down at his dead body dreamily.

I rolled my eyes on my oh-so-murderous thoughts.

"Hey Sid!" I greeted Sid who just entered the cabin with a scowl on his face as he stared at Varun. Sid looked at me before giving me an apologetic look.

And I gave him a reassuring nod that said I-am-used-to-it-now.

"Hey man!" Sid said as he took a seat in front of me.

"Hey! Aren't you supposed to be greeting me first? Because I was the one to greet you first not him!" Varun complained pointing at Sid.

"Don't act childish at least for today V! Or I swear I will seriously reconsider about my decision of taking you with us to the meeting!" Sid said with an annoyed expression which made Varun pout.

Varun shook his head and sauntered towards my desk before plopping down beside Sid on the chair.

"So?" Sid asked as he gave me his attention back making me frown.

"So?" I asked back which made him roll his eyes.

"Dude! I asked you something on the phone call When you were drying your hair off, did that ring a bell?" He asked sarcastically.

I rolled my eyes as I realised what he was talking about.

"Um! What are you guys talking about?" Varun asked confusingly as he stared both of us like we were singing a karaoke in Japanese.

I explained to him about the tender in Mumbai and then they suggested so many good points on which I could focus on.

"Thank you guys! It was really helpful!" I said as I picked up the intercom.

"Coffee?" I asked.

They nodded. I asked Karan to send two cups of coffee to my cabin and hung up. After sometime Karan sent the coffees by the peon of the office. Varun and Sid sipped from their coffees whilst making some important points for the meeting today and I read the files.

After some time, when it was 12:34 in the clock we decided to leave for the meeting place. So we got up and came downstairs. Karan accompanied us with the other two assistants of Varun and Sid and then we drove off.

12:49PM IST, May 26th
ITC Maurya
Sardar Patel Marg, Akhaura Block, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021

The meeting was in my personal grand presidential suite at my hotel. We parked our cars and gave the keys to the guards to park whilst we sauntered in. The receptionist welcomed us and the manager offered to come with us but we declined and made our way to my private elevator. We got inside the lift and pressed the PS (presidential suite) button.

My phone buzzed inside my pocket when we were inside the lift and was talking about the meeting. I excused myself and took out my phone from my pocket. The notification was a text from Mia, wishing me all the best for my important meeting today.

Hey Yuvi! Just got to know about your important meeting from Maa! And wanted to say you all the best! I thought to call at first, then I realised you must be busy for your meeting so thought to text you instead! All the best my love! You're the best and prove it today again! Make me proud! I love you and my best wishes are with you xx
- Mridula

I smiled wide like a fool reading the text again and again. I typed a reply back and sent it to her.

Thank you baby! Your wish has boosted my confidence more! The meeting is about to start in half an hour and I need to make some things ready so I couldn't call you right now! But don't worry, I will call you as soon as the meeting ends! I love you so much x
- Yuvraj

She sent a smiley back and I gave her a kiss back before shoved my phone back into my pocket not before admiring my wallpaper for some seconds which was Mia's smiling face. When I looked up I found Sid and Varun smiling at me smugly. I rolled my eyes and went out of the elevator as it dinged open. I made my way towards my suite and shoved my card in.

The door to the suite opened, revealing a 7,500 square feet space. The suite has lounging rooms, office space, meeting room, 12-seater dining room, en suite master and guest bedrooms, walk-in wardrobe, private spa, sauna, dining room, study room, pantry and gym. To get an idea of how big the suite is, think of 20 regular rooms combined into one space. Mughal Jali Collection carpets, among the most expensive in the world. Swarovski chandelier and mouth-blown glass lamps, Crema Marfil marble flooring, Bernardaud crockery, Robbe & Berking cutlery, Zwiesel 1872 glassware, Waterford crystalware, Bang & Olufsen sound system, William Yeoward lighting are some noteworthy features of my suite. The most striking feature of the suite is the entrance- a passage evoking a 'royal corridor' with silk-covered walls filled with art and ending at a magnificent sculpture of Lord Ganesha.

The loveliest room here is the study cum office with beautiful little old things to admire, including an antique clock. The showstopper here, however, is silver. Silver objet d'art in the suite - from a glorious bust of a horse to a beautiful vase made of solid silver to tiny little birds - will take your breath away. Customised handmade artworks commissioned especially for the suite. Rare-edition books and antique lithographs. Onyx vanity counters and anti-frost Ad Notam mirror television in the master bathroom.

We made our way inside and went to the meeting room which is the perfect venue for an intimate gathering of 120 guests. Audio-visual facilities with Wireless high-speed internet access, Bang & Olufsen speakerphones, Video Conferencing facility and the LCD screen for business presentations are some notable provisions of the meeting room.

I checked everything even after Karan assured me that everything has been ready. Then Karan got a call that the CEO of Raghvanshi Industrials is here so he excused himself and went downstairs to fetch him. After some time, the door to the meeting room opened and came inside Karan and someone I least expected. We both stood frozen at our places as we saw each other.

"You?!" We both exclaimed loudly.

The CEO of the Raghvanshi Industrials was none other than the Adrak who was hitting on my girl that day in the hotel.

Sid, Varun and our assistants gave Adrak and me weird glances.

"You two know each other?" Sid asked in confusion.

"Not really!" Adrak mumbled.

Adrak cleared his throat as he came inside and forwarded his hand for me to shake.

"Hi! I am Aditya Raghvanshi! CEO of the Raghvanshi Industrials!" Adrak said.

Oh yeah, Aditya! Of course!

"Hi! Yuvraj Singhania! Nice to meet you Mr. Adr- Aditya!" I said coughing at last and he narrowed his eyes when he caught me almost blurting out Adrak instead of Aditya.

Then he turned to Varun and Sid and greeted them as well. Then we took our seats.

"So shall we start?" Sid asked as he sensed the awkwardness between me and Aditya. We nodded and Karan started the presentation for the Singhania's. After Karan, his assistant proposed their presentation.

All the time, Adrak's sharp attention was fixed on the LCD screen. After the presentations, we discussed our main point of views. Most of the time, mine and Adrak's opinion matched which shocked all of us. He was a good businessman and I got to know it instantly when he suggested his ideas. As only the decision was left to decide, I called from the intercom and asked them to bring lunch. Soon the lunch was served with the best delicacies of the world. After lunch, we decided to continue the project and signed our agreements. After which, Adrak excused himself and left as he had somewhere to be.

We also left for our office after the meeting and I called Mia on the way back to give her the good news about the meeting going successful as expected and about Adrak. When I informed her about it, she was shocked but then she laughed at me when I whined why I have to work with him.

After that Sid and V kept pestering me about how I knew Aditya so I decided to let the truth out and told them everything that happened at the hotel. They laughed like two dying hyenas when they heard my story making me groan in annoyance.

05:45PM IST, May 26th

I was examining my paperwork in my office when someone knocked-no, barged inside my cabin and I suppressed my urge to strangle him to death because I knew who this was!

I looked up and glared at him whilst he smiled sheepishly and waved at me.

"Hey dude!" Varun gave me a cocky smirk as he approached me, his hands in his pockets.

"You here?" I asked, rubbing my temples.

"Yeah! Aunty invited us to dinner!" He said, licking his lips.

Must be recalling the delicious handmade food made by mum!

"Yeah? How come I don't know about this?" I asked.

"It was a sudden decision!" He winked at me as he sat down on the vacant seat. I nod my head at him.

"Oh yeah? Then what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to come to the mansion straight?" I asked.

"What's the fun in that? And I wanted to ride with my best friend, is there any problem with that?" He asked, batting his eyelashes like a girl which made me cringe.

"Ride with your best friend or to meet someone special at my office?" I asked, giving him a knowing smirk as I leaned back against my seat.

He laughed and said mischievously, "I am not you dude who is stuck with one! I am living my life like a free bird between the beautiful clouds you know!" He winked at me.

I narrowed my eyes at him and then rolled my eyes.

"Shut up! I am very happy to be stuck with one!" I said.

He raised his hands in the air in surrender, giving me a smug smirk.

"By the way, how is Mia?" He asked entwining his fingers as he leaned forward, wiggling his eyebrows.

Mia, the reason for my heartbeats. I couldn't get her flawless body, pink soft lips, dazzling smile, mesmerising eyes and silky long hair out of my mind.

"Fine!" I said as I bit my lower lip to suppress the smile that was trying to spread out because I knew this fucker won't leave a single moment without teasing me how whipped I was for her.

I closed my eyes remembering her mind-blowing scent which always calmed me down when I was in anger or I felt anxious.

"Dude! You are so whipped!" Varun said and I opened my eyes to find him giving me a mischievous smile.

I told you!

I gave him a dirty look.

"I am glad though! That at least someone claimed the inner beast of the arrogant, cocky billionaire!" Varun stated, giving me a sly grin.

Bastard!

After some time as Sid also came, we left for the mansion together.

07:45PM IST, May 26th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

I parked the car and we went inside. Alia was doing her homework in the living room whilst Priya Bhabhi was reading some book. When they heard our footsteps, their eyes snapped up to us.

"Chachu!" Alia exclaimed and ran to me. I bent down and scooped her up in my arms. I pecked her cheek as I steadied her in my arms.

"Hey angel! How was your day?" I asked as I sat on the couch whilst Varun and Sid sat beside me.

"It was good!" She said and went to Sid, hugging him.

"Hey Bhabhi! How are you and the little one?" Varun asked.

"We both are fine! But we're getting bored in the home!" Bhabhi said. I smiled, shaking my head as I lifted the bag and gave it to her.

"What's today?" She asked as she took the bag.

"Your favourite, chicken tikka burgers and ice cream!" I said. She fist bumped in the air making us laugh.

"Aa gaye tum log?" Mum asked as she came into the living room.

I got up and gave her a hug whilst Sid and Varun did the same and Alia went back to do her homework as Bhabhi said no ice cream before she completed her homework.

"Come on! Go and freshen up children! Dinner is ready and the others must be coming!" Mum said.

We nodded and went upstairs to our rooms. I took a quick shower and changed into black sweatpants and a white t-shirt. I brushed my hair and grabbed my phone before coming downstairs. I found Sam in the living room talking to someone on her phone. I found her glancing at me from the corner of her eyes and she smiled mischievously making me narrow my eyes at her.

What's cooking in her mind?

"Really Mia? Wow! You are so lucky!" Sam squealed, making me frown.

Mia? What are they talking about?

"Man! Why wasn't I there? I wanted a tight hug from him as well just like he gave you one!" Sam said.

Him? He? Tight hug? What the fuck!

I clenched my fists when I heard somebody, hugging my girl and now my sister wants a hug from him as well?! What the fuck?!

"Oh my god! He even kissed you on your cheek! Oh gosh! I am going to faint!" Sam squealed, making my eyes wide.

My eyes blazed with fire as I heard what she said. I gritted my teeth. I felt so annoyed and mad at Mia right now.

What the fuck is happening? Who the hell dared to kiss my girl? Hell! Who dared to even touch my girl?

Taking a deep breath, I marched towards Sam and grabbed the phone away from her ear and placed it on mine.

"-ing about?" I heard her voice.

"What was she talking about Mia?" I asked in a stern voice which startled her and she gasped.

"Y-Yu-Yuvraj! Yo-u we-re the-there?" Mia stammered nervously making me more infuriated than before.

"I. Am. Asking. You. Again. Mia. Who. Was. Sam. Talking. About. Right. Now? Who. The. Fuck. Dared. To. Kiss. You?" I asked, gritting my teeth.

"Yu-Yuvraj! It-it's no-nothing! S-sam was lying I swear! Now I know why she was talking weirdly! She m-must have seen you coming and wanted to p-pull your legs, that's why! I swear I do-don't even kno-know what she was tal-talking about!" Mia said.

I glared at Sam who gave me a sheepish smile.

"Are you telling me the truth?" I asked Mia whilst my narrowed eyes were casted upon Sam who was poking a panda picture on her PJs and she was looking at me in betweens.

"Yes yes! I swear upon you! It's all Sam! She has been becoming more and more mischievous nowadays!" Mia said.

"Okay baby! I will talk to you later, I have someone to deal with right now!" I said making Sam's eyes wide as saucers as she gulped nervously.

"Um okay! Don't be too harsh on her!" Mia said. I just hummed and said goodbye before hanging up. I put the phone away on the couch and stepped towards Sam who moved back cautiously.

"Hehe! Hi Bhai!" She waved like a frightened kitten.

"So may I know the reason behind the lie my little cute sister?" I asked as I took threatening steps towards her which caused her to move back from her place.

"Uh-I! I-!" I cut her off.

"You little brat!" I exclaimed and ran towards her which made her squeal out loud and ran off away from me.

~21 days left for the wedding~

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Vridhi Ceremony

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Next Day, 09:43AM IST, May 27th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

This is an age-old ritual performed during Bengali weddings. The senior people from both the bride's and the groom's families perform a puja where they worship the ancestors of both the families, and seek their blessings for the new couple. This ritual is attended by all family members. Following the rituals, alpana or rangoli is done and on it is placed a ghot with amra pallab. All puja items are arranged in a baran dala (silver plate) with a 'Sri' symbol made on it. The priest brings an idol of Bhagwan Narayan to the puja. The idol is worshipped by the lighting of agarbattis (incense) and diyas (lamps). The vridhi is usually performed by a paternal uncle. Custom demands that the uncle and the bride/groom be on a liquid diet.

Currently I was wearing my today's outfit, which was a Grey striped Sherwani with Embroidered cuffs paired with ivory kurta and pants. With the outfit, I was wearing my Christian Louboutin white loafers and my hair gelled back giving me a complete look.

After I was ready, I grabbed my phone and put it inside my pocket before walking out of my room. The hallway was decorated like a newlywed bride in different flowers and silk curtains. I walked down the stairs to find the hall and living room decorated with the same pattern and same flowers.

Sid, Varun and Sahil were already present and were helping the ladies for the puja and yagna. Whilst dad and Bhai were busy checking the arrangements. The Johnsons were looking at everything attentively and curiously. And Chachu, who will be performing the ritual from the groom's side, was talking with the priests. The auspicious time for the puja was 10:27AM and we have a very little time left in our hands before it starts.

As I stepped into the living room, I found Sam feeding Alia whilst Alia sat on her lap talking about her school and friends. Except Bhabhi and Alia, we all were fasting till the yagn ends but we could have water instead of chachu as per the ritual rules. The whole day today, he can't have any kind of dry food items and is supposed to have only a liquid diet which consists of soups, juices and etc. But till the yagn ends, chachu can't even have a drop of water. We protested but he didn't listen and said he will be fine and will do every ritual with their proper rules. And finally we agreed.

Soon we all took our places in front of God Narayan's photo. Chachu sat in front of the fireplace on wooden seats beside the priests. And we all behind them on the mattress. Bhabhi sat on the couch as she can't sit on the floor because of her baby bump. I held Alia on my lap and joined her palms together with mine as the puja started. The altar where the photo of God Narayan was placed was neat and clean. There were several rangolis around Narayan made of rangoli colours, turmeric, kumkum and flowers as well.

Chanting Om namo narayanaya, one of the priests placed a spoonful of Ganga jal which was brought back from some Gangetic pilgrimage and kept in a tightly-capped brass pot in a corner of the puja room, on Chachu's left hand in the base of the palm of his right hand as Chachu chanted the following mantra to invoke his and others purity of body, mind, and spirit.

Clay or metal lamps with clarified butter (ghee) or oil and wick are symbolic of the victory of knowledge over ignorance. The priest asked chachu to lit the diya placed in front of God Narayan. Chachu nodded and lit the wick, placed his palms together at the heart center, and chanted following the priests.

Then the priest asked to join our hands together and we all did the same. And then the priests chanted a mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha asking that any obstacles be removed during the puja.

"ganānantva ganapati gum havā mahe
priyānantva priyapati gum havā mahe
nidhinantva nidhipati gum havā mahe
vāso mamha āham jā nigarvādhamvā tvamajā sigarvādhamvā"

Then all of the priests chanted the Gayatri mantra for twenty one times whilst we sat there with our joint palms and bowed heads.

"om tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah pracodayāt"

During the puja, sweet rice was offered to all the departed souls, including forefathers and friends, as well as to animals and trees, along with the chanting of sacred mantras and prayers. Chachu offered cow's milk, curd, ghee and kheer in the fire for ancestors.

After the yagna was completed, the priests and we went to the living room from where the couches had been replaced with floor mats. The priests took their seats on the floor mats whilst the maids brought the dishes and cutleries. Mum and chachi brought the food items and Sam helped them in that. This meal was special. It avoided some of the usual ingredients like turmeric, tomatoes, onions, garlic, black gram dal and had a proliferation of root vegetables and greens and various varieties of gourds. The blandness of the meal was toned down by addition of puffy puris, aromatic kheer with dry fruits and vadas of all kinds. Some unusual delicacies that the departed ones were said to have fancied were add-ons: bitter gourd fritters, badam halwa or stuffed kachoris.

The priests first sipped from their water to purify and cleanse their mouths before uttering any holy words. All were bare-chested with their sacred threads hanging reversed on their right shoulders. Then they joined their palms and closed their eyes, chanting some mantra. After which they had their food.

Later as they were done with their food, as per the rituals, the things to be donated were brought and the priests kept their hands on it. They chanted some mantra and blessed the things. Chachu gave them their dakshina and other items. Then we all took their blessings after which they left. The bodyguards took the sweets, clothes and more things which are going to be donated and left as well to distribute them. Then we all went back inside the mansion and went to our rooms. The Johnsons were given the guest rooms where they will freshen up.

I went to mine and changed into a comfy grey t-shirt pairing it with black sweatpants. After I used the washroom and washed my hands and face, I came out drying myself off and then grabbed my phone before walking downstairs. I found everyone had already changed into their regular clothes as I entered the dining hall.

"Come Yuvraj! Take your seat!" Mum said as she served dad. I nodded and sat beside Sam and Bhai.

Chachi and mum served us the special meal of today and then they took their places and served themselves as well. Then we had our food. The food was different from the usual food we ate but was delicious. And the hunger made it more delightful. Chachu had his special liquid diet for today like thin Dal, gruel, porridge, curd, Lassi, soups and juices. After lunch the Johnsons left and we all went back to our rooms to rest after a long tired day. I came back to mine and plopped down on my bed with the phone in my hand. I saw Armaan has sent me some pictures. I opened them and found out it was the pictures of Mia from today.

She was wearing an anarkali kurta with tonal resham embroidery and jamewar kasheeda and the borders styled with chiffon dupatta with sequin embroidery. From the looks of her hair, it looked like she had washed them as they flew in the air freely because she had kept them down. Two dangling pearl earrings on her ears made her appear not less like a goddess. The diamond thin bangles on her milky hands complemented her overall look. There was not a single trace of makeup on her face except the lip balm she always used. Her twinkling eyes made me feel euphoric. The georgette fabric dress looked so beautiful and her smiling and glowing face literally drained away all my tiredness. I smiled and pecked her picture before slipping into a deep slumber not before deciding on to thank Armaan later.

09:53 PM IST, May 27th
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

It was past dinner time when I came back home after meeting some friends. I had taken a day off from the office today so I decided to meet up with my friends and invite them for my engagement the day after tomorrow by myself.

I met my friends in a nightclub with Sahil, V and Sid by my side. We all were college mates. Some of them were married whilst some of them were still enjoying their single life. Just like I did before I met Mia. Not like them though, if you know what I mean!

I parked my Lamborghini and climbed out after grabbing the bags from the passenger seat. Sahil won't be staying here in the mansion today because he has some work to attend in Delhi and after that he will go to Sid and V's place. I made my way inside the living room and gave the bags to a maid which had ice cream and pastries and asked her to keep it in the refrigerator as I didn't find Bhabhi downstairs. Or I would've given it to her right there. The maid took the bag from me and then I made my way upstairs to my room.

Pushing the door open, I closed it behind me as I stepped in and took off my leather jacket which was gifted to me by Mia on my birthday. Then I took off my wristwatch and ran my fingers through my hairs. Plopping down on the bed, I took off my sneakers and socks before pulling the white t-shirt off. Bare chested, I walked into the washroom after grabbing a towel from the closet and took a shower after stripping my clothes off.

I came downstairs after changing into fresh clothes and grabbing my phone with me.

"Hey mum!" I kissed mum's cheek as I came into the dining room and found mum reading a magazine.

"Hey! Met your friends?" She asked as she put the magazine aside and I took my seat.

"Yeah and invited them again personally!" I said as she poured water into a glass and gave it to me.

"Good! You sit here, I will bring your dinner!" She said as she got up and I nodded.

I sipped the water and picked my phone up from the table and decided to text Mia.

I - Hey baby!

The text was seen in a minute and I got an instant reply.

Mia❤️- Hey Yuvi! What are you doing?

I - Just came home sweetheart and now waiting for mum! She is bringing my dinner!

Mia❤️- Oh You haven't eaten your dinner yet? Isn't it late? Why so late?😐

I almost laughed out loud when I felt her behaving like a typical wife, caring and being concerned about her husband!

I - I went to meet up with some friends because I had a day off from the office. And also I invited them for our engagement personally! That's why I was a little late baby :)

Mia❤️- Oh! That's good but you know you shouldn't be late for your meals, a very intelligent and handsome man said it to me once ;)

I chuckled as I read her text and typed back a reply.

I - Really? You're complimenting another guy, that too in front of me?! I am jealous now sweetheart! 😏

Mia❤️- Well what can I do, he was way too handsome to not compliment him in front of others!

I - You should be thankful that the guy was none other than me baby! Or I don't know what I would've done!

Mia❤️- Jealous, hot and handsome fiancé of mine! XD

I - And you are mine baby x

Mia❤️- I love you Yuvi and I miss you so much

I smiled widely seeing her text.

I - I love you too Meri Jaan! And you don't know how much I miss you! I miss holding you in my arms! I miss kissing those soft and luscious lips of yours! I miss playing with your hair!

I send and grinned widely knowing that she must be blushing like a red tomato right now.

Mia❤️- Um you should eat your dinner! It's late!

I chuckled and replied back.

I - Sure sweetheart! I will be saying my bye now! Good night. Dream of me and keep blushing because of me like you're blushing right now ;)

Mia❤️- Shut up! I am not blushing!

I - Sure baby! Whatever keeps you asleep at night ;)

Mia❤️ - 😛

I smiled and sent an emoji back.

I - 😘

"Texting with my bahu?" Mum asked as she came towards the dining table with the dishes in her hands.

"Yeah!" I said and kept my phone away.

She put the dishes on the table giving me a teasing smile which made me chuckle and shake my head. Mum served me roti, brown rice, parmesan chicken cutlets and shrimp salad. She sat beside me as I ate my food and we talked about this and that. After dinner, I kissed mum's cheek good night and went back to my room to sleep a little earlier today because we have a flight to Mumbai tomorrow in the morning.

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