Destined To Be

Chapter 7

Harry's POV

Lunch was so fulfilling. I have never had so much in variety. I never knew there was more to the Indian Cuisine that Biryani and Butter Chicken, which is all I used to order in Britain.

In the evening, Aditi told me that some of their distant relatives and neighbours we coming to their house, just to see the bride. It's like an official ceremony where the groom's and bride's families meet. Unfortunately, the rest of Zayn's family couldn't make it on time to India is because they have some issues to solve back in Britain. They'll be here three days later though.

Since the event is in the evening, Aditi offered to take us a touristic ride around the streets of Mumbai. But Doniya and Zayn said they wouldn't be able to join since Doniya and Zayn have a lot of shopping to do. So Aditya will be driving them around Mumbai to go shopping.

Meanwhile, I took on Aditi's offer and are currently driving through the twisting-turning lanes of Mumbai. This city is so different from the every other city I've been to. It's unique. It isn't New York or London. People bustling about doing their daily work. The streets comprising of skyscrapers and small shedded homes. Homeless and the rich walking together on the same street. There doesn't seem to be that visible barrier between people regarding colour or race or status of living. And that's what I'm loving about this lively city.

"Do you want to go on foot?" Aditi asks from the driver's seat, as we wait at a signal.

"I don't know." I shrug, looking at her. She's looking so bloody hot. I've never seen her drive and it's actually a major turn on. She's dressed in a long yellow T-shirt that comes down to her mid thigh, paired with white shorts, revealing much of her legs which are really giving me a hard time.

All I want to do is run my hands along them and feel her soft skin, making her shudder.

"I think, today let's just drive around a bit. Might have some snacks on the way home. Would that be okay?" she asks with a smile as she lowers her sunglasses on the bridge of her nose and peers from above the sunglasses.

"Yeah, I don't mind." I reply.

"I know the right way to explore any city is through walking... But since we don't have much time, I'm just gonna drive you around. I'm sure we're gonna get more time later on after Goa." she says as she shifts the gear into drive and accelerates to move ahead as the red light changes to green.

"Goa?" I ask, looking at her in confusion.

"Yes, Goa." she replies as she takes a left turn.

"Isn't that another state?" I ask, as I look at her.

"Yup, another state with a whole lot of beaches." she says with a sly smile, "Both Aditya and Doniya want to go to Goa just to get a bit wild before they get married. So Zayn, Doniya, Aditya, you and I are headed to Goa where we've booked a yatch, a fancy hotel by the beach and a whole of outdoor excursions." she says and I can feel the excitement in her tone.

"Okay, so this..." she points to the beach on our right, "...is called Bandstand. One of the most famous areas in Mumbai. We've got big actors and actresses living here, hence it also being the most expensive area in the country." she informs me as she drives along the road. I roll down my window and the warm sea breeze rushes in, ruffling my hair. The sun is a bit higher than the horizon, might set in an hour or so. But it looks absolutely beautiful. The palm trees lined along the pathway made for pedestrians. People both young and old, walking along the man-made beach side. A few hawkers selling, what I think is roasted corn.

"It's beautiful." I say smiling as a warm feeling rises in my chest.

"I know right." she replies.

We drive further along the road looking at the picturistic scenery. Just then, Aditi's phone starts ringing. The display name on the screen of the radio dashboard showing the name 'Adi'. She taps on the green icon.