Jannat..(editing now)

Surprised

Chap 5. Surprised!!

"Beta aa jao, Baraat aa gai hai. [Children, come on, the guests arrived.]" Mama announced and my all cousins marched to the entrance of the hall, after glancing their reflection in the mirror to take a final look at themselves.

I stood in front of the mirror and saw a girl with black maxi with net full sleeves. Her hair was curled at the tips. She wore light makeup, but her lips were bright red.

It was the first time I applied red lipstick and I was highly confused. Nobody asked me to remove it neither anyone complimented. So, I don't know!

I joined the rest of the family to welcome the baratii. Every girl has plates filled with red rose petal, to shower at baraaties, who were taking too much time in dhoom dharaka. Alyaan, including many others, was all crazy. Shayan was all decent, as he is. Rehan was wearing a wide smile with sparkling eyes.

Aunty and uncle were leading the barat. As they came near, we showered the rose petals. Behind them was Rehan. Hooria and Alyaan were following Rehan. As they approached, I more like threw the petals at their faces. Alyaan saw me but suddenly hid behind Hooria. Weird!
Following their footsteps were the rest of the family and friends.

I searched for Shayaan and Alyaan once I was done with the part of my job, And spotted them quickly, as they were together, and not so far from me. So, I walked to them.

As I approached near, Alyaan again hid behind Shayan saying, "Shani, bacha mujhy, save me from this vampire." He said pointing at.. me?

I gave Shayaan a questioning look and he looked away, biting his lower lip in an attempt to hide the smile which was threatening to appear.

Alyaan peeped out from the back of Shayan, and immediately got back to his previous position; behind Shayaan. Shyaan shook his head and took a step towards me when Alyaan grabbed him again, saying in a scared dramatic tone, "Where are you going? Please don't leave me alone."

"O yaara, Dramy na laga. [Hey dude, don't make a scene!]" Shayan said and walked towards me. He grabbed my hand and dragged me along to, I don't know where!

We left the hall and were in some corridor when I asked about earlier. He reluctantly replied, "Red lipstick?!"

Oh!

"Buri lag rahi hai ? [Is it looking bad?]" I asked in a sad voice. He pressed his lips together, showing me his perfect dimples, and gave me a look, "Buri nae lag rahi. [It's not looking bad]. You usually don't wear dark colours. So you just look different."

"Such a diplomatic reply!" I rolled my eyes at him. "Just tell me, should I remove or keep it?"

"Keep it.. You look good kind of different,"  he replied with a thumbs up.

We joined the rest of the guests in the hall. Rest of the function was eventless. People were busy chattering and laughing; in short, Everyone was having fun. 

The clocks ran and hit the time of Rukhsati. Baba janii made Ria stand up and helped her to descend down the stage. I joined them when they were near the exit. Ria hugged baba janii then mama and then me. Rehan took her hand and locked their fingers. Despite the emotional scene, a smile appeared on Ria's lips.

They sat in respective cars and drove off. Mama was all in tears by this time, and Baba janii was consoling her.

After a couple of minutes of emotional scenes, we decided to leave the hotel. Everyone left riding in cars. I sat in my car, ignite the engine and drove off.