Prem Vivah

• Fun Fair •

Naina kept the earrings safely in the treasure box and went to have a peaceful sleep.

Even in the deep slumber, a smile could be seen playing on her lips as she dreamt about having a beautiful future with Sameer. That future in which happiness, respect, worries, woes, hurdles, and most importantly love would be considered above everything.  No matter what, they'll never stop showering their passion and affection on each other. Just by dreaming of the wonderful future awaiting them, she could feel layers of joy embracing her heart...she can't wait to experience all those crazy and weird things with her man showing tantrums at her for being such a childish girl. She can't wait to bless him with all the love and esteem she has stored for him in her soul. She can't wait to announce it publicly that this handsome hunk is booked for seven lives with her. She can't wait to tell her family that she is in love with that person whom they view as one of her worst enemies.

Naina woke up with a jovial smile and opened the cabinet to take out a beautiful piece of dress. She received a call from Radhika, to which she attended within one ring.

"Behen, main nahi aa rahi hoon aaj, I am having terrible stomach ache because of periods," Radhika informed Naina in a weak tone, and Naina sympathized with her poor friend who goes through period cramps mostly every month.

"Koi baat nahi, main notes bana lungi," Naina assured her in a soft voice.

"Thanks, Baby, tu ready hui ke nahi?" Radhika asked her gently.

"Kaha behen, just abhi uthi hoon, aur dekh rahi thi kaunsa dress pehnu." Naina apprised her while keeping back the dress she chose to wear.

"Behen, yaar school life hi achi thi, ek uniform pehna aur chalo...yeh college ne toh jeena haram kar rakha hai mera. Roz almari ke saamne jab khade hoke dekhti hoon apne kapdo ko toh aisa lagta hai jaise mujhse bada kangal aur koi nahi hai is duniya me." Radhika shared her sorrowful story with her best friend, and Naina chortled.

"Sahi hai behen, can't agree more," Naina said vexedly, moving the hangers inside the cabinet in frustration.

"Tu toh mat hi bol, tere paas toh itne kapde hai ki tu mujhe aur Sonali dono ko bhar bhar ke donate kar sakti hai." Radhika taunted her bestie for unnecessarily showing off her pain, and Naina hmph in anger.

"Bas na behen, sabko aisa hi lagta hai ki dusro ke paas unse zyada kapde hai aur paise bhi," Naina told her simply.

"Haan shayad, chal ab baad me pakana, bahut dard ho raha hai. Bye." Radhika said hurriedly, and Naina laughed while wishing her a speedy recovery.

She got a quick bath to reach the college on time and left her home without combing her hair or having a light breakfast. She almost strutted towards the entrance gate, panting heavily, and Sonali joined her too. They both reached the station and grabbed the local train through the rushing public. Naina took the window seat and unzipped the bag to take out chocolate biscuits. She offered them to Sonali, but she refused saying she had a glass of milk and cereal before leaving her house. Naina enjoyed chewing on the crunchy and delicious cookies, and her eyes spotted a familiar masculine man sitting right in front of her, looking at her with a sweet smile.

"Sameer!" She pronounced his name with utter shock, and Sonali swiftly swerved her head to the front side.

"Oh, your Romeo is here," Sonali commented playfully and waved her hand at Sameer.

"But yeh aaj se pehle toh kabhi nahi mila mujhe train me," Naina murmured confusingly under her breath, and Sameer raised his brows at her as if in a way to know why she was looking bothered and unhappy with his presence.