adhura pyaar ┃abhira (3.0)

a plan

The sound of nude stilletos clicking on the floor resonated throughout the house with each step she took. Her ghagra dragged behind her, and she ran her fingers through her hair in obvious distress. Her dark locks bounced on her shoulder as she rushed through the corridors, peaking into each room, a groan leaving her lips. 

Things were not going to be good if she didn't find him. 

She paused as her phone rang, and at the sight of the caller relief washed over her as she wished for some good news, "Abhi, did you find him?"

"Unfortunately no" He replied, and she could hear the sound of an engine in the background. "Maybe he left"

"I hope so" She sighed, "You should come back, there's no point in searching out too. The rasams are going to be starting."

As soon as Abhimanyu ended the call, she took one last glance at the rooms before descending down the stairs. The morning of the tilak had been quiet uneventful, but as soon as the rasams were supposed to start, Richa's ex-husband made an unwelcome appearance and soon everything went into chaos. They were able to tame everything before distant family and guests started appearing, yet the nervous energy from Rohan had bounced onto them and they were determined to make sure everything went alright. 

"Akshu beta idhere aaja" Akshara turned, and she was faced with Mimi calling her towards them. 

"Kya hua?" Akshara asked feigning innocence. 

"Akshu, I don't think you should intervene too much into this" Bade Papa advised, "I mean we all love Rohan, but you saw the way Richa and her ex-husband were fighting - it felt like some things could go wrong and there's no reason for you to be involved"

"Richa's ex-husband was wrong for what he did and as far as I'm sure, they are over and Richa really loves Rohan." Akshara defended, "She's been so helpful and kind during my surgery, and we've become friends. I'm not just going to step back like that"

Bade Papa and Mimi looked down, they knew that Akshara was doing the right thing. But after the rather distasteful scene they were worried that she would be tangled in a mess that would come. Unfortunately for them, they had seen their fair share of bad events and celebrations- they just didn't want their children having to face any more drama. Secretly they were more worried that this might create a rift between Abhimanyu and Akshara, especially since they were becoming so much closer. 

"I understand but-

Bade papa didn't leave her any room to continue, as he bellowed for Abhimanyu as soon as he entered. At his arrival, Akshara could see that there were various family members rushing around signaling that the rasams would begin. Abhimanyu made their way towards them, he had plastered on an easy smile as he reached down for blessings from both Bade papa and Mimi. The both of smiled rather proudly and sent a glance towards each other; Akshara noticed the exchanged and knew that her family was up to something but since she had more urgent matters on her hands, she decided to confront them about it later. 

"So?" Akshara asked, hopeful once Bade papa and Mimi had left both of them alone. 

Abhimanyu scans her from top to bottom, before he replied nonchalantanly, "you look nice"

"Abhi!" She slapped his arm, while he just rolled his eyes. "I was being serious"

"And I told you, I didn't find him. He left trying to cool off, he probably won't come back. Don't stress too much about it." He assured, and she just nodded trusting him. He looked at her for a little longer, a faint smile appearing on his face. She raised her chin up in question before he leaned in more before he said, "I was also being serious about you looking good"