No words on my behalf for getting late but definitely updates sooner then you expect...

The car halted at the main gate of the palace. Jarek helped me out of the car and into the hotel room. My mind was reeling, replaying everything that had happened, leaving me uncertain about what to do next.

I sat on the bed, trying to collect my thoughts, as Vritika chattered on about the wedding preparations. "The wedding planners are already here. Someone from their team will arrive shortly to help you with your makeup and outfit," she said, looking at me.

I nodded, trying to focus. "Okay!"

Just then, Jarek called out, "Sorella!" I turned to look at him, leaning against the doorframe. His breathing was labored, his chest rising and falling rapidly, as if he had sprinted up the stairs.

I paused, twirling the bangles resting on my wrists, and focused on him. It hadn't been much time since he left.

"What happened?" I questioned, and then he noticed Vritika standing there.

She too noticed his state as she offered him a glass of water. His back straightened immediately. Yeah! He can be like that with just me.

He stared at both of us, then drank all the water immediately and thanked Vritika as he handed the glass back, their hands brushing against each other for two whole minutes, which didn't go unnoticed by me.

'Is something going on between them?' my mind raced instantly. That day when I came back from the office, they were together too. Something is definitely cooking up between them.

"What are you planning?" Jarek said suddenly, breaking my thoughts, and Vritika too looked at me.

I cocked an eyebrow and looked at them. "Is there something going on between you two?" I went straight to the point.

"What?" They both were startled by my question.

Jarek's mouth opened, then closed, then opened again, and then closed once more. "Are you nuts?" He finally spoke.

"C'mon, answer my question!" I crossed my hands over my chest.

"No, Bhabhi, it's nothing like that!" Vritika quickly explained. That girl needed a whole two minutes to gather the strength to turn and say no.

"Are you sure?" I sharpened my gaze on them.

"Of course! We are fully sure, aren't we?" She elbowed Jarek and glared at him. He too nodded.

'Okay! I know something is going on, but I can stay silent for some time, right!'

"Okay then!" I grabbed the comforter pooled at my feet and stretched it up to my head, burying myself in it for some rest. My mind needed one.

"Ava!" Another one entered. I peeked through the comforter to check on this human being daring to interrupt my rest. It was Josh.

"Daring human being, stop interrupting my sleep," I scolded when he tried to snatch my comforter.

"Ahh!" I hissed in pain during the comforter fight.

"Oh, girl, how hurt are you!" Josh crept beside me near the bed.

"Nothing much, just a little," I waved, sitting up again leaning at the headboard.

I found some more intruders invading my private space.

"How are you feeling now?" Andrew asked. "Better than before!" I answered, straightening my lips into a line.

Dante's eyebrow shot up, accompanied by a sly smile. "So, what were you two up to in the middle of the night?" he asked, his tone dripping with amusement.

I bit my lip, inwardly groaning. Here we go again. God, someone rescue me!

"Vritika, didn't you say the makeup artists are here? Let's go, I need to make some changes to my outfit!" I exclaimed, hastily leaving my bed and grabbing Vritika's arm. I dragged her along with me, desperate to escape the prying eyes. The chuckles resonating in the room only added to my frustration.

Vritika's voice brought me back to reality. "Bhabhi, your injuries!" she reminded me, and I winced, feeling the pain. "I'm fine," I insisted, trying to brush it off.

I slowed my pace, and we made our way to my bridal team. Fortunately, my injuries weren't too severe, and the bandages wouldn't be a problem with the dresses.

As we reached the designated area for wedding preparations, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. So much time had passed, and we had created countless memories together.

A low chuckle escaped my lips as I took in the wedding preparations. The people working around me stopped, startled by my sudden laughter.

"Is everything alright, Bhabhi?" Janav inquires, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked at me with suspicion.

His presence caught me off guard. What was he doing here? Oh, yes! He was overseeing the preparations, just like he had during Adwait's last wedding.

"No, I just remembered something," I replied honestly. Janav's gaze swept the area, and then his expression changed. A realization dawned on him, and a smile spread across his face, accentuating his dimples. Those two endearing dimples always appeared when he smiled, making him look adorable.

"You know, you're about to get hit with another wave of nostalgia," his smile grow mischievous.

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What is it?"

"Soon, Bhabhi, you will know soon!" I seriously didn't know from where Ariv jumped and snaked his arms around my shoulders, and again this crawling feeling crept over me, making me hiss in pain.

"Sorry! I am sorry, Bhabhi!" He apologized immediately and set my arm free after realizing his mistake. The look of guilt overwhelmed his face, and his lips turned into a pout.

"It's okay!" I assured him.

"Bhabhi, I guess these are going to be your main words for the next few days." Vritika giggled, and the three of us turned to her in confusion.

"She meant, from this morning, did you know how many times you would have said that? And yeah, it is going to be an endless saga for quite some time." Andrew joined in on this banter.

"Btw, what nostalgia were you talking about, Janav?" I inquired.

"You will know soon!" He gave me his most cocky smile.

"Hey, Anisha!" I heard a very familiar name from a very familiar voice. I turned to look, and yes, it was Arushi. I looked at Janav, and he grinned. Damn! So he was talking about this surprise.

"Well, I think we should leave you to talk to your old friend, Bhabhi!" Janav urged them all out. Even Andrew fled with them. Seriously?

Author's Point

I don't know why I was excited for this one 😁😁..