24| Blushes and hues

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I never knew waking up to the chirps of birds would be as entertaining as it turned out this morning

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I never knew waking up to the chirps of birds would be as entertaining as it turned out this morning. Playing my ‘happy vibe playlist’ I got ready for the day, skipping through the stairs, twirling my beautiful little sister along to the tunes of the music and kissing maa on cheeks who was preparing our breakfast.

They seem a little baffled by my unusual behavior, as you can guess, waking early, all by myself, on a holiday! Though I shrugged that off and went to the garden, to water the plants. I put out some for the birds in the pot that we have placed near the fence.

My smile brightened the moment I saw a sleepy Yukti coming out of my home. “Aree Yuku, when did you came home? That too like this?” I inquired. She stood silent for a minute or 2. “Ooo 7vi fail- nahi topper- I mean idiot! Kal raat main tere hi ghar pe ruki thi, yaad bhi hai tujhe?” She taunted.

(Ooo 7th fail- no topper- I mean idiot! Don't you remember that I stayed back at your home yesterday?)

“Oh han! Main bhi na!” I replied, scratching my neck, a little embarrassed. She then passed me a brief glance, “Are you alright?” She asked, checking my forehead.

“Yes. Actually, better!” I think I blushed, as a surprised look was advocated by Yukti, suspecting something. She held my hand as we forwarded towards my bedroom, she locked the door behind me and uttered a brief, “Details!”

I was somewhat taken aback as to how she knows the reason behind my cheerful mood but guys let's not forget who we are talking about; Yukti Sharma, my best friend. Obviously she would know the state of my mind by just looking at my posture or the rate of my breathing.

“What details?” I tried to sound clueless. “Beta, tum jab aunty ki godd mein thi na tabse jaante hain hum tumhe. Toh humare samne na zyada bano matt tum, thik hai!” She sassed while pointing a finger towards me, suggesting to speak out the truth and only truth.

(Kid, I know you since the time you were a newborn so don't try to oversmart me.)

“So well, Akshit proposed to me yester-” “Kyaa!? Oyee hoyeee, finally meri bestie meri devrani bann gayi!” She cut me off as she jumped around the room happily. “Aree, listen first.” I said, so she hopped and sat beside me with a playful smile. “Please continue ma'am.”

(What!? Oyee hoyee, finally my bestie is going to be my sister in law.)

“Ok, Akshit proposed to me yesterday on the terrace of the primary building of our school. We went there to get a perfect view of the firework show, but I was rather blessed with an ethereal view of him on his right knee, with love adorned in his eyes as he asked me to make him mine. Also, we had our first hug as a couple.” I squealed out of excitement, while Yuku launched herself at me, being equally happy for ‘us’.

“So where's the ring then?” I received playful smirks as she nudged my arms. “I don't have one.” I paused, “But I found this in my backpack.” I said as I took out a note and a sleek piece of metal along with it.

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