Alisha
'Off to Bangalore' came the message along with Vicky's picture. This was uncalled. I'm so proud of this girl. Everyone is. I just never thought it would be so soon. Well, I am sure everyone must be shocked after hearing this news and now I don't know how they will react if they get to know what I want to share with them. I, kind of, said a 'yes' to a marriage proposal after the constant nagging of my parents. It is completely out of the blue and I know it!
I have tried a lot to get their mind off it. I had even told them the courses I could do instead of marriage (just so that they know that i am not wasting time but actually pursuing further education in law firm). But now I guess I am not interested in changing their decision. The guy sitting right in front of me is too hot to reject. He is really handsome. His muscles are perfect. And, as a matter of fact, there are only a few men in this world who look exceptionally sexy with beard and i wouldn't mind saying that this man in front of me tops the charts. His french beard is as sexy as ever. I just cant stop staring at him as a half grin plays on his face while talking to me. Sweet!
"Whose it," he curiously asks as I read Zara's reply in my head.
Zara: OMG! You did it! I am so proud of you! Spread those wings and fly high!
She sent followed by some kisses and hearts.
Alisha: Now I dunno whether yours is a better news or mine..
Zara: *am I the only one whose life is not happening*
Now what do you have Alisha?
That made me laugh. "These are my girlfriends. Well, one of them is on her way to Bangalore in her flight. She owns a publishing house now," I tell him. I wait patiently for the reply still wondering how the hell did my parents find this guy. I mean, arrange marriages do bring so many guys as per our terms and conditions but not as perfect as him. You just cant believe that he is single. Chuck that! I didn't even believe that guys like him existed.
"Oh! That's cool. Wish her 'all the best' and 'congratulations' on my behalf," he says.
"Sure," I smile at him.
"By the way, have you told them about us?"
"I said 'yes' fifteen minutes ago," I giggled. "Anyways, I am about to tell them now." I show him the group chat.
"Not-so-girly-girlfriends? That's an interesting name," he winks.
"I know right? Vicky named it," I told him.
"Vicky? That's a unique name for a girl."
"That's a good choice of word because I cant really stand anyone taunting or making fun of my best friend. She has had trouble dealing with it in school and we have always stood with her and we sure as hell don't tolerate anyone who disrespects our best friends. You know, Jay, these girls mean a lot to me. They are more of a family to me. I have known them since my school days, so I hope you can understand the special bond we share."
"I can, but marriage does change a few things right? It is just the way you wouldn't like if I brought my best buds over our future home for one whole day and have them mess up the place. The same way I wouldn't like to see you stuck to your phone, gossiping about the whole world with your girlfriends."
I fake a laugh. "First things first; though we are girlfriends, we do not gossip. We have gossiping sessions once in a while when we meet and that is really rare now a days. And secondly, I wouldn't be glued to my phone the whole time but if you tell me to shut my best friends out of my life completely, then that is not happening. I can't really do that. Even you can't do that if I tell you to shut out your friends for good. I don't even expect that from you."
"Okay, I get it," he says. I nod.
"Well, I suppose your girlfriends are curious," he remarks looking at the screen.
"We always are curious about each others lives. These are two long years that we have lived without each other. So many things have changed. My girls are in a relationship, except for Vicky, and everyone has made a big move except for me but yeah, I'm gonna make one. Marriage is a big move, right?"
"The biggest," he displays his ever-charming grin.
Alisha: I'm getting engaged!
"So when do I get the honor of meeting your girlfriends?"
"Directly at the engagement. They are busy. Plus you would run away if you meet them before."
Vicky: the fuck!
Zara: you've got to be kidding me!
Myra: it must be a typing error. come again Alisha, we didn't get you.
Now Myra has butted in. Okay, this reaction wasn't expected.
Alisha: stop overreacting. I know it's weird but yeah, I am getting married.
Vicky: *faints*
Myra: *splashes water on Vicky's face* my love, get up! this young lady has got some serious explanation to do.
I roll my eyes to their stupid replies. Our chats usually seem like scripts to weird plays, but that makes it more fun.
Zara: it's not a joke right? I mean, duh! you can't get married already!
Alisha: STFU guys. I am getting engaged and you all are coming. I will send you all the dates so don't you dare make any other plans and cook stupid excuses for not attending it. it is my engagement.
Zara: OMG this girl is actually serious!
Myra: how did this happen?
Vicky: who let it happen? stop being ebullient about it! I am sure someone is keeping a knife behind your back to make you agree for a marriage. I mean, 2 months ago you were asking me to kidnap your mother because she wanted you to get married and now you're telling us this?!?!
Alisha: ebullient?
Vicky: out of my big speech you chose to reply to only one thing that you did not understand the meaning of? what shit! it fucking means enthusiastic!
Alisha: then stop using words which confuse me. -_-
Vicky: yea right :3
Zara: she just cant stop being a sesquipedalian!
Vicky: look whose talking! the girl who uses the term sesquipedalian instead of saying 'the person who uses big words'.
Zara: i learnt that word just in case someone asks me to describe you.
Myra: guys! STFU! alisha is getting MARRIED! we have to do bridal shit for her!
Vicky: fuck! i am NOT WEARING A SAREE!
Myra: me neither
Alisha: you guys are wearing a fucking saree.
Zara: which color?
Vicky: kill Zara
Myra: kill her right now!
Zara: umm.. i guess... i am not allowed to.. you know... i m not supposed to wear a saree.. maybe
Vicky: that's my girl
Alisha: guys come on. i am going to get married. it is my engagement we are talking about. i need you all. you know how much this means to me
Myra: emotional blackmail
Vicky: >.<
Zara: so which colored sarees? :D
Alisha: Zara <3
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