MahiRat ❤️ Denial's Surrender (Bl)

15. Chapter

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The setting for Nishant's engagement celebration exudes grandeur befitting the Goel family's prestigious status.

Each table boasts elaborate centerpieces artfully combining pristine white lilies and deep red roses - a visual metaphor for the purity of devotion and the passion of love.

Guests begin to gather a mix of family close friends and some of the biggest names in cricket and BCCI members are present.

Nishant the groom-to-be is the picture of calm and composure dressed in a tailored sherwani that complements the rich ambiance of the evening.

His parents Mr. and Mrs. Goel stands proudly by his side exchanging pleasantries with everyone.

Sachin paaji, Sourav, Rahul Rohit, Virat, Mahi, Yuvi, Sonu, Shikhar and Jinks were all gathered near the center of the hall, exchanging greetings with guests who eagerly approached them.

Despite the outward camaraderie there was a tension simmering beneath the surface especially among Mahi, Yuvi and Sonu.

Mahi stood with his hands clasped behind his back his face betraying little of the storm raging inside him. Yuvi shot him a sideways glance before leaning closer.

"Yaar Mahi" Yuvi began in a low voice, his usual jovial tone absent. "Kuch theek nahin lag raha hai. I don't like this.. goel could announce anything tonight."

Sonu standing on Mahi's other side nodded in agreement his usually bright demeanor subdued. "If he announces your engagement with Prisha here in front of everyone... what are you going to do Mahi? You can't just stay silent."

Mahi's jaw tightened his gaze fixed on the ground. "There's no other way" he murmured "he made up his mind and if I refuse it could get worse."

Before either Yuvi or Sonu could respond, Prisha approached them, her elegant saree flowing with each step.

"Mahi mai.. kaisi lag rahi hoon?" Prisha asked her voice soft as she wrapped her hand around his arm, her fingers lightly resting on his wrist.

Mahi forced a small smile, trying to keep his tone light. "You're looking Good!"

Virat who had been standing a few steps away watching the interaction unfold felt a sharp pang in his chest. His eyes narrowed as he saw Prisha's hand around Mahi's an instinctive flare of jealousy and anger sparking within him. He tried to mask his emotions but the tension in his posture was unmistakable.

Her face glowing with an almost childlike excitement her eyes sparkling as if she held the world in her hands. "Mahi I'm so happy today.. dad is going to announce our engagement tonight" she said, her voice is soft yet brimming with joy.

Her words struck him like a bolt of lightning sending a jolt of dread straight through his heart.

Across the room, Virat stood with a glass of whiskey in his hand, gaze flickering between conversations and Mahi. But when Prisha's words hit him his body stiffened.. the glass in his hand suddenly felt like a dead weight.

Virat's eyes widened in disbelief as they shot toward Mahi. A storm of shock, hurt and raw betrayal flickered across his face. His lips parted in disbelief. His throat tightened painfully and he quickly downed the drink, the burn liquid doing nothing to quell the anger igniting in his chest. His bright eyes turned glassy reflecting the amber light above.