ONE SHOT - ASHAANGI

From childhood to entirety - II

Aarohi was starring the mirror . Her friend shook her and in response Aarohi turned and questioned her " what ? " . Her friend started bombarding her with a lot of questions . The chatterbox Aarohi remained unusually quiet . Aarohi wanted to leave as it was already 5.30 pm and her uber cab has just arrived . Grabbing her sling bag in no time she rushed but came back and hugged her friend and finally shouted " Yes " .
Her friend knew from her response what she was about to do .
Aarohi entered the cab and started her journey towards the 5 star hotel for the party . It will take around 45 mins and again she went into her dreamland ..

RECAP CONTINUES :

NIKESH - I can see u r completely shocked but why do i feel that u already know that I will propose you one day ?

AAROHI - Ermmm .. Hmm .. Can I have my dessert ??

Nikesh - ( Smiles ) Aaru I have never seen you taking my permission . You usually dominate me . This doesnt suit you . Better stay the same old Aarohi so that i can chase and grab a bite from that opera cake .

Aarohi - she continues eating her piece quietly and shared with him ( usually she feeds him but today she kept in a plate next to him )

Nikesh - thanks aaru ( winks )

After dinner,
Nikesh dropped her as usual . And she started walking towards her hostel without greeting him . Nikesh was sure that she will accept because he had seen her love in her eyes . But he was worried for a matter of fact that she usually speaks her heart out and talks endlessly but after his confession she started giving him monosyllabic words.
When Nikesh was about to start his car , Aaru came running to him . He stepped out of his car and was puzzled .

AAROHI - Nikki , Can you give me sometime to just process in my mind ?? .. Lots of love in one go .

NIKESH - You shouldnt be asking this to me .
Even if its a rejection , I would continue to be the same NIKKI . He hugged her

AAROHI - will meet you soon nikki .. Bye

Aarohi came back to her room and started dancing like an idiot , played with her roomate and explained everything to her in detail . She happily shared that love has been reciprocated from his side too . She was on cloud nine moment when he proposed her . Wait .. He dint say I LOVE YOU . Except for these he told everything else . He is smart .. Hmmm .. Her friend frowned and asked when she is gonna give her reply . Aarohi replied that I will make it special . I will express on his bday .

Suddenly car driver keeps on calling her .
She comes out of her visionary scheme . And pays the money and steps out of the car and walks towards the 5 star hotel and with the help of receptionest she found the party hall and finally she stepped in .

She saw her mom and dad having conversation with their friends and just gave them a side hug and informed that she will be with her friends ( flatmates and school gang ) . Her mom suddenly held her wrist and took her to a corner and asked her " How is she gonna propose him ? " . She glared at the question and replied " thats between me and my life partner mommy " .
Her mom told fine and informed that your dad and I are actually waiting to witness the moment . Aarohi got rid of herself for the grip and started going towards her gang .

( The day Nikesh proposed , aarohi informed her parents and they were happy about it but before aarohi could cut the call , they told that they got to know this through Nikki's parents. Aarohi's eyes widened and understood that before confession he informed his parents . Aarohi's parents still remained in the call and informed her " We will accept your whatever the decision , Hence dont worry Aaru " .....
Aarohi replied " appa , stop pretending as if u know nothing . You know its an obvious yes from me . I will let him know my feelings on his special day . So until then .. Byeeee " )

Aarohi was restless and waited for Nikki . There he arrived with his father . She started admiring him . His beautiful outift and .. Suddenly she was cut down by one of her friends to stop staring at him like a candy . She just understood the surrounding and started to behave normally .

Nikki was awestruck with Aaru's beauty but he didnt miss to notice her surprised gaze on him and was happy inside . Everyone started greeting him and poured their gifts and finally he managed to reach aaru's table ( i.e., his friends table ) . Everyone started wishing him and she was quiet for the whole time with a smile plastered on her face . He raised one of his eyebrows and questioned her . She frowned her eyebrows and asked what ??

Suddenly an announcement was made that LEGENDARY SINGER SHANKARMAHADEVAN has arrived to give his performance . She started to sweat . Thou She had performed in many stages , singing with one of those legendaries will take anyone to a phobic state .

Another annoncement to NIKESH'S surprise , MISS.AAROHI will be joining our singer in a while for a beautiful number .
Nikki turned towards her and understood that she was terrified . He got hold of her hands and assured her " You will do your best . I know you can do this easily . This is indeed the best bday surprise ". Before taking the dias she hugged him to get the warmth and to feel relieved . Nikki on the other hand had hugged her so many times but this felt so special ..

Aarohi took a seat next to the legendary singer and got herself introduced and they were about to start performing ..
Stage lights on and party lights on .
Karaoke started ..
It was ROJA KADALE SONG FROM ANEGAN .

Everyone was awestruck to see Aarohi matching the perfection with the playbacksinger .. Here Nikesh was admiring her and paying heed to each and every lyric
and it was

Male lyric : Villum ambum serndhaalum
Serndhae vazhvadhum illai

Female lyric : Sollum porulum aanomae
Endrum pirivae illai

( She swayed her hand pointing him and sang those lyrics with open eyes seeing his
beautiful orbs )

Nikki was shocked with her way of impressing him ..
Everyone gave standing ovation after their performance .

Aaru used sign language to ask him how was her performance by raising her eyebrows ..
Nikki gave her a heart symbol as a reply
for which she blushed and hand gestured him to have a private talk with her ..

Proposals shouldnt be dramatic always.
And acceptance shouldnt be vocal always .
Love is meant to be felt not to be explained ❤

Will meet you in an another shot !!