Serendipity

💐15. The Engagement Day, Part 2.💐

"Wow you look so great Manushika." Manushika received few compliments from her friends. She felt pleased with herself.

After exchanging rings, Rolex and Manushika were seated on the elegant white sofa. As others arrived and struck up a conversation with them, they took pictures. In fact, the location was ideal for the couple's romantic vibes.

"I am going back Lakshmi so I won't be able to attend Manushika's wedding." Saraswati, Laksmi's close friend, remarked, causing Laksmi to wince.

"Why is that Saru?"

"My grandson needs someone to look after him because my son got promoted and both he and his wife are now busy. I must therefore depart."

"I can understand Saru but how about you tell them to take a 2 weeks leave then can attend the wedding too in between and have a small trip."

"They're not going to listen. After marriage, children will not listen to their parents, who worked very hard to achieve success. However, very few parents are fortunate enough to have kids who will take care of them even after they get married. And while that's what all parents hope for, regrettably, not everyone gets that. Your children are there to take care of you two." Saru grinned.

She felt Lakshmi's shoulder pat.

"Come let's have the lunch."

"Yeah."

Laksmi invited Saraswati, Yasmin, Varun, Mohan, Manushika, and Rolex for lunch. Rolex's father already had lunch before with his company partners .

Rice was the main course served on a perfect banana leaf along with sambhar, mour, rasam, aviyal, pachaddi, kitchiddi, achaar, papadam, banana, einji kari, ghee, ada payasam, vermicelli payasam, and boli, of course.

"Varun, where are Alex and Aisha?"

"Must be flirting somewhere."

"What?"

"They could be conversing with someone, after all. I was busy with my friends and other guests, so I did not see them."

"Go and look once again, call them both for having lunch together."

"Okay ammi." Varun obeyed his mother's instructions as all children should, even though he was irritated that he was too hungry to get up.

"Where are they?" To himself, Varun said.

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Meanwhile:

"Stand while looking at the flower, Aisha." Alex said to her.

"Oh okay." Aisha grinned.

Alex clicked numerous excellent photos of Aisha.

"Done."

"Finished? I want to view it as well."

Aisha, who wanted to examine every picture, rushed over to him.

They were both standing too close together and were too preoccupied with looking at the pictures.

For the second time, Alex's focus was drawn to the fact that they were both standing close to one another.

"You have great photography skills."

"My abilities aren't the point. Your attractiveness is what makes the images look captivative." Gazing at her countenance, Alex spoke. Her head came up to look into his eyes.

"Alex! Aisha! Oh.-"
They both turned their heads abruptly.

"What is it, Varun?"

"Let's have Sadhya."

"Yes, exactly. Come on, Aisha, let's go." Alex grabbed her arm and went behind Varun.

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"Isn't he Rolex's brother?"

"Yeah." Lakshmi said to Saraswati.

"Who is that beautiful girl besides him?"

"Oh, she is Aisha. Innocent and cute girl."

"Oh, yes, she is."

"She works as our maid."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah and she is a pretty great cook too." Yasmin said, smiling.

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"Wow, this is the first time ever I am seeing such a grant feast." Alex said, smiling.

"Oh really? That's great." Aisha said.

"Hmm... Now I have to eat with my hand."

"Do you want a spoon?"

"No, no, let me try eating it with my hand. Traditions should be followed the right way."

"Yeah." Aisha chuckled.

Then they had their lunch.

"I feel like third-wheeling." Varun said.

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