Arranged

9.

Next day everyone was busy preparing for the evening Mehndi function.

After breakfast Neeti went to parlour dragging hesitant Ishita with her, Ishita was hesitant because she finds it inappropriate leaving everyone working, she wanted to help them with preparations but Neeti was too adamant to take her so she gave in.

When they both returned back it was already lunch time, Neeti did her hair treatment which she booked appointment for, she forced Ishita to do some facial or hair treatment but she denied with random excuses.

Its good that you both came on time, go fresh up and come down for lunch, Neeti's mother said looking in their direction.

They both nodded and went upstairs.

In Evening, everyone was gathered in hall for Mehndi function,

Neeti was sitting on a small stool with two girls on either side drawing designs on her hands and legs, her friends were sitting around her talking and laughing, Ishita was in Neetis room talking to her best friend,

"I wish you were here Meera"

"Hmm, are you enjoying there?"

"A lot, everyone here is so good",

"Look at the change, huh! By the way how is my future husband"

"Oh, please you havent even talk to him without stuttering and calling him your future husband"

"dont worry i'll make progress'

"mm, we'll see"

Ok now I'll talk to you later. Enjoy

With that she hanged of and headed downstairs.

As she was moving towards hall where everyone was present, she bumped into Sunita Verma.

Oh, I am so sorry beta, are you ok?

dont worry aunty I am fine, umm you are looking in hurry, you need some help?

No no beta, you go and apply mehndi, ill manage it

Are you sure?

Yes, very much, now go and apply henna on your hands.

With that she went towards hall where Neeti was applying mehndi.

Oh my god Ishu you are looking very beautiful

Thank you, she smiled shyly.

Ishita was wearing bottle green colour Sharara set of cotton material with golden work on it which was covering her properly whereas Neeti was wearing sleeveless blouse with a little deep v- shape neck with sequinned lehnga in which she was looking outstanding.

Now dont stand there come and get your henna done, Neeti called her.

Ishita sat beside her and gave her one hand to start, they all were chatting when one of Neetis cousins groaned.

What happened Riya?, Neeti asked

Dekho na Didi maa mujhe zabardasti se mehndi lag vane ke liye keh rahi hai (Neeti di maa is forcing me to apply mehndi), Riya spoke in annoyance.

Aunty let her be, Neeti tried to convince her aunt.

Beta, she will definitely cry later for not applying Mehndi after looking at your hands and will sulk throughout the wedding

Riya what is the problem in applying Mehndi

Di it is irritating, I wont be able to use my phone, Riya huffed in annoyance.

Riya was around 18 with short hair, giving a rich vibe from her clothing and her accessories.

Everyone laughed at her problem.

Dont worry Riya, ask the girl wholl apply Mehndi to you to apply till your wrists, itll dry quickly.

I pity you di, with that she took sit near them and gave her hand for applying henna,

Dont say like that, Mehendi is a sign of good luck, t shows the love and affection between the couple, her mother explained her the importance of mehndi.

Oh, is it, then why everyone is suffering if it is just for couples,

Dont worry aunty she is just irritated, Neeti spoke with a chuckle and her mom left with a pissed expression.

Soon everyone retired to their rooms after applying Mehndi and fell into slumber.

To be continued.