Rajas : Passion Unveiled

Chapter 19

2 days later

The Ranawat men were all waiting in the drawing room for their women who have been getting ready for the past 2 hours now.

"Are chalo bhi aur kitna time" Trilok said loudly. "Papa ka birthday hain aap logo ka nahi" his brother Viren joined. They laughed as they looked at each other only to be hit by their father's walking stick.

"Are hume koi problem nahi toh tum dono itna kyu bol rahe ho. Hone do tayyar meri bahuo ko" Rajveer scolded his sons. "But dadu its your birthday and they are making you wait" said Avyaan.

"Beta ab kya umar hogayi humari. I have no attraction to parties and celebrations now. All I want is to stay with my family." He says while patting Avyaan's head. "Pehele tumhari dadi thi ab vo bhi hume chodkar chali gayi" he says sadly " This celebration is just a reason for me to be close to all of you. Be happy with you" he said his eyes moist. "Ab aur kuch samay baad hum bhi aapke dadi ke paas jayenge toh-" he is stopped by Laksh who covers his grandfather's mouth with his hand. "What are you saying Dadu. Nothing is gonna happen to you. Don't say things like this, at least not on your birthday." He says. Rajveer takes his hand in his own and smiles at him, " Ha ha humare tino pauto ki aur iklauti pauti ki shaadi dekhe bina kahi nahi jaa rahe hum" he says and they all laugh.

They all turn as they see the ladies of the house descending down the stairs. Laksh and avyaan stare at Trilok and Viren as they gawk at their wives admiring their beauty. Laksh clears his throat while Avyaan stands between them. He puts his arms around their shoulders and whispers , " Papa chachu agar aapka niharna ho gaya ho toh ab hum chale? Ab der nahi ho rahi aapko ?". The two brothers snap out of their reverie and glare at him as he laughs. The women come down and wish Rajveer and seek his blessings.

The family had a small cake cutting ceremony in the morning at their home after which everyone went to work.

"Chachi , Yuvika kaha hain ?" Laksh asks Devika . "She is already at the venue helping the event planner and overseeing the arrangements" she answers. Laksh and Avyaan look at each other wide eyed. "Our sister has grn up huh, taking all the responsibility" Avyaan exclaims as they both smile. Their mother warns them to not tease her today because she has been working hard for this.

The family is now sitting in their cars when Trilok asks his wife where their eldest son is. "He is still working" she sighs and checks the time "I told him to come early but he had some urgent work. He said he will come by himself." Trilok nods and they get in the car and leave for the party.

Ayansh's POV

I come back to an empty house. I go inside and go to my room. Maa and papa are going to be so angry that I didn't come early. Maa already scolded me on the call. I freshen up and open the box lying on my bed. I quickly put on the outfit and apply the perfume that came with it. It's actually quite nice. I didn't know we were gonna get perfumes as complimentary gifts. These things take my mind back to her.

The last time she came home she had asked her designers to take some measurements and the clothes were delivered with final adjustments yesterday. I look at myself in the mirror.

I didn't know what came over me when I did what I did that night. That person was definitely not me. But she looked so enticing in those trditional clothes. I had never felt myself on a tether this loose when I was near her. I shake my head to clear those thoughts and leave for the party.

I reach there and enter the hall. It was decorated so nicely. I make a mental note to compliment Yuvika on taking the responsibility and making things work. I see my family and go to them. I go straight to my grandfather ignoring my parents' glares and seek his blessings. I wish him happy birthday and apologize for being late.

He soon gets busy in talking to the guests. All of us do. I was busy talking to a fellow businessman when Laksh comes to me and asks me if I have seen Yuvika. I shake my head and he goes off to find her. I excuse myself and look around the hall. I spot her talking to some of her friends. As I start walking towards her my eyes wander to the entrance for a second and I freeze.

I saw HER entering with people I assume to be her parents. My eyes rake over her as I take her in. She is wearing a dress that is a mix of traditional and western. The skirt of her dress reaches to her feet. It is filled with colorful indian designs. I look up at her as I see her talk to my sister who has approached her. My eyes fall on her ear rings that almost reach her shoulders. That must be painful , I wonder.

The crystals in them shine due to the light but they are nothing over her glow. She looks as radiant as a goddess. I gulp as I notice her face. Whatever makeup she has done, makes her eyes look sharper than ever. And her lips. All I can think of are ways to smudge that red lipstick. She laughs at something my sister says and my brain captures the image of her, so carefree and happy, and pushes it deep down embedding it in my memory forever.

I have found no woman as beautiful as her. No one as elegant as her.

What are you thinking Ayansh !! I berate myself.

The next thing that catches my attention is the top of her dress as she moves her hair back from her shoulder. It is strapless that leaves her shoulder bare all the way to her cleavage. I can feel myself harden at the sight of her skin. My blood rushes as the thoughts of touching her consume me. I suddenly recall my dream and my breath shudders as she turns in my direction. The smile falls of her face as her eyes clash mine. The warmth in them replaced by a scorching fire.

Yes. That fire in her eyes, that's HER. We look at each other and I clench my fists to stop myself from going to her.

My thoughts are interuppted as Laksh comes and stands beside me and speaks in my ear, "Stop staring at her like that. She already thinks you are creep and you are proving her point bhai" he says with a smirk. This little shit. I turn and glare at him and he laughs. I look back but find her gone. Laksh informs me that there are some people who want to talk to me so I follow him.

After some time its time for cake cutting and Laksh and I join our family.

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