An Arranged Journey To Forever

Part 57

The girls let out a collective shriek, their voices echoing through Nandini's room.

"How are you so calm about this, Nandini?" Alya asked, utterly flabbergasted, Mukti nodding in agreement.

"Exactly! Nandini, you have no idea what these boys are capable of. And Manik—him dancing with other girls? No way!"

"Dancers?" Navya interjected, eyes wide. "You mean those girls who wear tiny clothes and—"

"Exactly," Mukti confirmed with a knowing look.

"Oh, dear Mother Goddess, these boys will never change! Nandini, why did you even let Manik go?" Navya groaned, her worry shifting towards Cabir. Was he indulging in the same nonsense too?

"I'm sure they're drunk right now, surrounded by those women," Alya added, her frustration evident.

"Enough!" Nandini and Naira spoke in unison, their firm voices silencing the rising tension.

"Manik would never do anything to hurt me. I trust him," Nandini stated, her voice unwavering.

"Yes, exactly! Manik jiju would never betray di, just like Kartik would never betray me. Besides, he's not even a bachelor anymore," Naira added confidently.

"That may be true for you, Naira, but Nandini, Manik is still a guy first before being your fiancé. I'm telling you, you shouldn't have allowed him to go," Mukti insisted.

"I second that. What if those girls are stunning and manage to seduce them?" Alya reasoned.

"Exactly! Our boys aren't exactly bad-looking either. What if one of them gets tempted?" Navya added with dramatic flair.

Nandini and Naira exchanged skeptical glances.

"Why are you all so concerned about the girls seducing them?" Nandini asked, folding her arms.

"Yes, we have a reason to be cautious, but you all are acting so bizarre," Naira pointed out.

The group fell silent for a moment before Radhika entered, calling for Nandini and Naira. Ishita was looking for them.

"This isn't over," Nandini muttered before leaving.

As they walked, a thought struck Naira.

"Di, I trust Kartik, but we can't trust those girls. Every bachelor party has them. What if the boys need us?"

Nandini frowned, considering her words. Before she could reply, Naira spun around and dragged her back to the room where the rest of the girls sat.

"GIRLS, WE'RE BARGING INTO THE BOYS' FLOOR AND CHECKING ON THEM!"

Navya, Mukti, and Alya exchanged grins—they had been waiting for this.

Nandini hesitated but eventually gave in, and soon, they were sneaking upstairs. By now, most of the guests were asleep, and the real party had likely begun. Reaching the floor, they followed the sound of laughter and music to Manik's room.

Leaning against the door, they eavesdropped.

"Oh ho, those legs are so flexible!"

"What an accurate angle to strike, I must say!"

Their jaws dropped.

"What's even happening in here?" Nandini whispered, her heart racing.

" Oh, Goddess, why didn't we die before hearing this?" Navya whimpered dramatically.

"What the hell is going on in there?" Mukti fumed.

"Move your waist, Abhi! At least compliment your partner!" Dhruv's voice rang out.

"MY OWN BROTHER?!" Nandini gasped in horror.

"Enough is enough. We're going in!" Mukti declared.

"I swear, if Kartik is doing anything shady, he's done for," Naira seethed.

To their luck, the door was unlocked. They burst inside, only to freeze in complete disbelief. The boys scrambled in panic, attempting to hide behind cushions, curtains—anything in sight.

The girls blinked.

The boys were dressed as girls. There were snacks and drinks scattered everywhere, and a television blaring... a FOOTBALL MATCH?!

"What the hell?!" Nandini shrieked. "MANIK, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOURSELF?!"

"What do you mean, Nandini?" Manik huffed, adjusting his wig. "It's the party theme! But never mind that—what are YOU doing here?"

"We should be asking you that!" Navya accused. "And Cabir—why the hell are you wearing a ghagra?!"

"My party, my rules. But why are you girls here?" Cabir countered.

"Kartik, where are the girls? Did you hide them somewhere?" Naira demanded.

"Girls? What girls? Where girls?" Kartik sputtered in confusion.

"Don't act innocent. Are they hiding in the bathroom?" Mukti accused.

Alya rushed to check, then frowned. "There's no one here."

"Who was supposed to be here?" Manik asked, exasperated. "Nandini?"

The room fell silent.

"Umm... we thought..." Nandini hesitated.

"You thought?" Manik prompted, raising an eyebrow.

"Not me! These girls suspected you all and dragged me into this!" Nandini blurted, raising her hands in surrender.

The boys stared at the girls in disbelief.

"Wait, what did you mean by 'flexible legs,' Cabir?" Mukti demanded.

Cabir groaned. "Ronaldo just scored a goal! What else would I be talking about?!"

The girls were dumbstruck.

"Naira, did you seriously doubt me?" Kartik asked, looking hurt.

"Of course not, baby, but I didn't trust those imaginary women," Naira defended weakly.

"And why would we even invite them?" Dhruv asked, exasperated.

"Umm... people usually do?" Alya mumbled.

The girls exchanged guilty glances before offering a sheepish, "We're sorry."

The boys smirked.

"Well, well," Manik drawled, "you all just ruined our party. That calls for punishment."

"What punishment?" Mukti asked suspiciously.

"First, promise to agree to it," Abhi smirked.

The girls hesitated but had no choice. "Fine."

"You're all staying here and celebrating your bridesmaid night with us. No more running away. Deal?" Manik grinned, slipping his arm around Nandini.

Nandini blinked at him, absorbing his words before the girls let out a collective sigh.

The next second, they tackled Manik in a tight hug, soon joined by the other boys. Laughter erupted as they reflected on the chaos of the night.

In the end, everything worked out. They partied together, eating, dancing, and cherishing every moment before the big day ahead.