Ishq Junooniyat (Book 3)

12. Ethereal Beauty

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Aarchi knocked on Vihaan's cabin door unable to hold her excitement. Without looking up Vihaan muttered a small 'come-in' enough for her to hear.

"What's the plan for today?" Aarchi asked excitedly.

"Look at you being so happy about our rendezvous" He teased her, looking away from the X-rays he held against light.

"Shush fun police" She giggled as she took a step inside the room.

"Tell me the plan" She closed the door behind her and waited for him to explain their activity for the night.

"Surprise Surprise" 

"Come on don't be suss and tell me what we are doing" She walked to his side and looked at him pleadingly.

"Go home and put on some party wear, we are meeting my friends" He said turning his attention to her and placing the X-rays back on the table.

"We are meeting your friends?" She asked slowly.

"Uhuh, don't worry they are good people, you'll blend in well with us" He reassured her sensing the hesitance in her voice.

"But..."

"Trust me... So far you've had fun with me right? Trust me on this, you will enjoy" He pulled her hands in his and held them firmly.

"They won't mind having an unwanted company?" She asked looking down at the ground feeling awkward.

"They are more than excited to meet you than they are to see me. And in case you don't like them, you will have me all the time. Just hint me you aren't comfortable and we will leave immediately" He left her hand and placed a finger under her chin making her look at him.

"Promise?" She held out her pinky finger at him.

"Promise" He held her finger with his pinky finger and flicked her forehead making her scrunch her forehead and glared at him. She didn't waste a second and flicked his forehead back.

"Oww" He rubbed his forehead.

"Don't forget I grew up with 2 brothers, elder ones especially" She said rolling her eyes.

"Go get ready" He said still rubbing his forehead furiously.

"Okay, where are we meeting?" She said turning around to leave.

"I'll pick you up"

"Okieees" She said walking away from him happily.

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"Mummaaaaa" Aarchi called for Kaira happilly as she skipped her way to her home. Kaira looked up from the T.V at her too happy daughter with a smile.

"What's up kid, you are happy?" She asked as Aarchi threw her sling bag on the sofa and plopped beside Kaira.

"Yup. Me and Vihaan are going out for a party with his friends" She replied with a smile.

"Isn't that guy sticking a lot on your side?" Rishav who just returned from a long day of work, walked towards Aarchi upon hearing Vihaan's name.

"Rish... they are just friends. You should be more pleased that your daughter is socializing and not talking to walls" Kaira chastised Rishav who rolled his eyes at her and looked at Aarchi questioningly.

"And where exactly are you two going?" Rishav asked placing a kiss on Aarchi's forehead.

"Pata nahi (Don't Know). He said he will pick me up" Aarchi smiled as she felt Rishav slip a toffee in her hands, pretending that Kaira didn't see the small exchange between the two.