Silent Affair (On Hold)

Chapter Five

The house was buzzing like a swarm of bees. There were people all over the place, all busy with work for the party tonight. The decorators had arrived and were busy decorating the living room and the ballroom. Workers were busy in the kitchen preparing for tonight's food. Others were making sure the decorators didn't make too much of a mess and cleaned up. Khushi and some of the other workers were out in the garden picking up some flowers and some vegetables for the food.

Khushi made her way back to the house and placed the basket full of vegetables down. She tapped on the chef's shoulder and pointed at the vegetables.

"Thanks Khushi, this should be enough for tonight," he smiled.

Khushi smiled and left the kitchen to see how preparations were going in the ballroom.

"What are you doing," Khushi heard Amoli say. "It's not straight."

The worker nodded and fixed the drapes.

Amoli turned and saw Khushi. "Khushi, how's everything in the kitchen going?"

Khushi motioned that it was perfect with her hand and Amoli sighed.

"That's good. I want this evening to go perfectly."

Khushi smiled.

Amoli cupped Khushi's face. "And I don't want you to get too wrapped up in work. You also have to get ready too, hmm?"

Khushi sighed and nodded. Amoli gave her smile and Khushi went off to resume her work. As the day went on, more and more work was completed and the house looked amazing! Everyone went off to get ready, excited for the evening.

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Arnav had showered up and he was busy getting ready. He was fixing his cuffs when he remembered the bet between him and Avantika.

F

ind her tonight? Geez, he said in his head. Crazy Chatterbox, he chuckled.

At the thought of the bet, Arnav thought about the choli he made. It was pretty special to him - for many reasons that only he knew and no one else - and he wondered how it would actually look on someone. He didn't let any one of his models wear it once it was completed. He only worked on a mannequin - specific of its measurements - and that was the only thing that ever wore it.

Thinking about it, Arnav put on his waistcoat and went to the wardrobe. He opened it up and took the packet out. He pulled out the choli, unfolded it, and gaped.

"What the f-?!"

Arnav looked at the choli and the lehenga, front and back.

"This isn't it! I didn't create this! Then where is-!"

Arnav's grip on the lehenga tightened.

"Avantika," he growled.

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Arnav came down and joined the few guests that had already arrived. Vijay caught sight of him and called him over to introduce him to some of the guests. Arnav spoke with them a bit, when he noticed Avantika talking to a woman. Excusing himself, he made his way over to her.

"Excuse me," Arnav said to the woman, "I need to talk to my sister for a moment."

Without waiting for an answer, he took Avantika away.

"Hey! What was that all about," Avantika exclaimed. "And don't you look snappy."

"I think I'll snap you in half first," Arnav said in a low voice.