Wrecking Ball | 𝒎𝒂𝒂𝒏

chapter 14

Anuj was ready, or so he thought.

He walked into the large hall room booked for the engagement ceremony.
As he entered there was a board to his side, on golden yellow, written with red was -

Welcome to the Engagement
Ceremony of
#AnuRaj

"That hashtag sounds pretty cool.", He mumbled, sighing as he walked in.
" What would my hashtag be? AnuAnu? Or maybe.. Anu-uj.. Err.. No..", He muttered under his breath searching for Anu.

"Maybe..", He finally noticed her, wearing a red gown, hair neatly left open, " Maybe.. MaAn..", He mumbled as he drew in a deep breath.

He was looking at her from a side, her free curls fell by her face, as she constantly tucked them behind her ear. He wondered why he was so mesmerized by her all the time.. Maybe it was the soul connect.

Anupamaa stood beside Vanraj, talking to his business clients. He did the talking while she stood what they spoke about stocks and markets.

"Nevertheless Mister Shah.. Your wife is definitely gorgeous.", The foreigner said with a grin. Anupamaa's grip on English was as good as a man's on a rod of sand. She could understand things but to say them was one big deal.
And this was English with British accent, so it went right above her head.

" Ah.. That she is.", Vanraj said, placing his hand around her shoulder. She forced a smile.
"I would just get a drink.", The foreigner said and strode away.

Anupamaa heaved a sigh of relief.

" You dont need to be this scared. Unlike Indian elite class, these foreigners think marrying someone who doesn't know English is a great deal of charity on my part. If you say even one word of English wrong he'll say I am so kind and lovely and gimme the deal.", Vanraj said grinning as he removed his hand.

"Is that why you got me here with you? Expecting me to embarrass myself?", Anu asked sceptically.
Vanraj placed his hands around her neck.
" What-"
"What? You are my fiancee.. I can get close to you in public.", He said grinning.

Anuj was about to walk down to them but paused.
He felt a surge of jealousy.

Its their engagement, dont be a jealous cat!
He heard his sensible mind say but he was way beyond that. His heart had taken over completely.
But he chose not to express his jealousy.

He took a step or two towards them.

" Mister Shah.. Please step away.  This.."
"I love the way your face is turning red.", He said grinning.
" Oh please I-"

He winked.

Anupamaa felt her face go warm. She couldn't deny Vanraj Shah was one devilishly hot man.

"Ah! There the blush is!", He said stepping away, removing his hands from her shoulder.
"Mission accomplished, Respect plus.", He said with his classic grin.

Anu looked down then around very awkwardly.

" Heya!", She heard Anuj from behind.
She heaved a sigh of relief. Somehow she enjoyed the shyness of Anuj over Vanraj's flirting.

"You guys almost kissed, duh.", Anuj said looking overly happy.
Anu realised of course, he was faking his happiness.
"Nah, my shy girl here wont let me get close.", Vanraj said settling his suit.