Be mine SONEYA

11. EXCITED

The first rays of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on Adhriti's face as she slowly woke up. A contented smile spread across her lips as she remembered the events of the previous day. Still basking in the happiness of Aryansh's surprise and the love surrounding her, she reached out to the side of the bed, expecting to find Shanaya.

But the bed was empty. The soft sound of water running from the washroom told her where Shanaya was. Adhriti stretched her arms, the peaceful morning settling in around her. She grabbed her phone and walked over to the window, opening it to let the fresh breeze in. The early morning air was cool and refreshing, carrying with it the scent of blooming flowers from the garden below.

She sat down on the window seat, her mind still drifting through the memories of the surprise Aryansh had planned. Just then, her phone buzzed with a message, and she smiled when she saw Aryansh's name on the screen.

Aaru❤️:Good morning, beautiful. In this early morning glow, you look eternal. Happy Birthday, love.

Adhriti's heart skipped a beat, and she blushed as she read the message. It was as if he could see her, even from afar. Instinctively, she looked out of the window, and there he was—standing in the garden, fresh from his morning workout. His T-shirt clung to his chest, glistening with sweat, his hair slightly tousled. He looked up at her, his eyes filled with affection and mischief, and he blew her a playful flying kiss, followed by a wink.

Her cheeks turned a deeper shade of pink as she giggled, returning the flying kiss with a shy smile. Their eyes locked for a moment, a silent exchange of love and happiness. But their romantic moment was soon interrupted by a loud, playful voice from behind.

"Well, well, look at our lovebirds, starting the day with some romance!" Shanaya teased, leaning against the doorway with a smirk.

Dhruv, who had just joined her, grinned widely. "Should we give you some privacy, or is this how it’s going to be every morning now?"

Adhriti quickly pulled the curtains, trying to hide her blush. "You two have nothing better to do, do you?" she retorted, trying to keep her voice steady.

Aryansh chuckled from below, calling up, "I'll see you downstairs, Adhriti. And don’t let them tease you too much."

After exchanging more playful banter, they all got ready for the day ahead. Once freshened up, they headed downstairs for the puja that was planned for Adhriti’s birthday.

The house was filled with a sense of calm and devotion as the priest began the ceremony. The scent of incense filled the air, and everyone gathered around, offering their prayers for Adhriti's happiness and future. Aryansh and Adhriti exchanged shy glances throughout the puja, each moment reinforcing the bond they shared.

After the puja, they all sat down for breakfast, which was lively with chatter and laughter.

"Aryansh, I’ve got to say, you really outdid yourself with that proposal," Dhruv said, winking at Adhriti.

Aryansh shrugged modestly. "I just wanted it to be special for Adhriti."

"Special? You set the bar impossibly high for the rest of us," Shanaya teased, making everyone laugh.

Rita aunty, who was serving more food, added with a smile, "Aryansh has always been thoughtful. But now, Adhriti, you’re going to have to get used to being spoiled!"

Adhriti blushed, nodding shyly. "I think I can manage that," she said, glancing at Aryansh, who gave her a warm smile.

Just then, the priest returned, holding the horoscopes that had been matched the previous night. He cleared his throat and said, "I have good news. The horoscopes show a very strong match between Aryansh and Adhriti. There are two auspicious dates for the wedding—one next month, and the other six months from now."