𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑶𝒇 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒆

•𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑻𝑬𝑹-3•

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HIS'S POV

As it was my birthday, I was meant to donate the money to the orphanage, so I parked my car outside. It was pouring with rain. I ran quickly to get to the orphanage because I abhor rain and don't want to get wet. My family owns this orphanage, to which we donate money whenever possible. I went inside and gave the money to Ritu Aunty, the orphanage's caretaker, and decided to spend some time here due to the rain. 

As I approached the orphanage, I went to the back of the garden, where I saw all the children standing and giggling after looking at something. I keep walking and see a girl dancing in the rain while wearing a greenish-colored suit. Her hair blocks out the view, so I can't see her face. She is moving so elegantly with the beats—both her hands and her legs. I try to look at her face but am unable to do so because her side profile is visible to me and also obscured by her wet hair. 

I moved forward to get a better look at her face, but as I was about to see it, she covered the upper half of her face with her hand and smiled brightly with a dimple on her left cheek. My heartbeat became abnormal as I looked at her smile. It was as if time stood still in that moment, captivated by her radiant smile. Her dimple added an enchanting touch, making my heart race even faster. 

I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to see her face without any obstructions, longing for another chance to catch a glimpse of her true beauty. I try to see her entire face again, but Ritu Aunty arrives and tells all the children to return to their rooms. She then turns off the music and scolds the girl sternly, saying

"Miss Bakshi, you will be the sole reason for spoiling these kids. Firstly, you brought ice cream for them, and now they are dancing in the rain. You are spoiling my kids."

"Relax, ritu aunty, mene bacho ko nhi bacho ne mujhe bigada hai." (I don't spill the kids; these kids spoil me), she said innocently as I stood close to them, but with her back to me. Ritu Aunty said something to her, and she left, carrying my peace and heart. Leaving me in this rain, only with her memories and the new born love for this rain.

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Author's POV

Everyone was waiting for the bride to arrive, and Aviraj was sternly looking at the entrance, setting his hair, and looking at his watch. While he was looking at his watch, he heard "aww" and "wow" sounds from everyone. He returned his attention to the entrance. Everything stopped for him the moment he looked at Khushi. He just stares at her as she walks towards him with her father.