Her Sentinel

Sangeet Night

After a tiring mehendi function, we have a sangeet function in the evening. Sangeet is like a cocktail party with family members of the bride and groom dance on a song in front of an audience.
I am tired from the mehendi function and didn't had time to take a nap. I am wearing a silver off shoulder top with flowing skirt and a shimmery silver dupatta around, my sisters won't let me go out without makeup so I had asked the stylist to keep nude makeup look for me. She did an amazing job, I looked pretty and felt like a princess from Saudi Arabia. Yes we had an Arabian nights theme, very cliche I know but that is my family.
I need some tea in my system to function now. I see Karan standing at the tea stall, no one was there yet so I moved to blow air around his neck, he turned and pulled me to his chest, surprising me.
"Do you always hold girls this way when they tease you?" I couldn't help the green monster from spreading its claws.
Smirking he said "You are the first one to tease me like this, all the others were too afraid to come anywhere near me. You look ravishing today, I couldn't help but bring you close to me." Listening to this, my heart skipped a beat and I felt relief knowing this reaction is just for me. Then I started remembering the initial days of our college, when girls were crushing on him. But he being the rude jerk he was, didn't let any girl be near him. He always said some rude remark or just looked intimidating so no one approached him after that.
"Are you changing your ways for me?" Moving closer to his lips but still not touching.
"I don't change, especially not for a girl." He said and pushed me away. He is going to kill all the women with his looks, him in a tux is the sexiest thing in our town.
He went to find when the tea would be served and I am going to see what my family has planned for this evening. I didn't have time to check on the preparations as I was busy with presentations so I am not performing but my cousins have a plan.
Then my sister, Ananya came wearing a turquoise off-shoulder dress which was fitted in the top but flowed down the waist. She looks great, and the blue lens complimented her final look.
"Oh my god you look so pretty, didn't I tell you she is a very good stylist." She came running to me and hugged me.
"Shut up! Just look at you, looking like the princess you are. Mom would have been ecstatic to see you getting dolled up for your wedding. She had planned everything even before she found a groom." We both had tears, our mom always was very vocal on how she wanted her first born's wedding.
"Yes she would have, but thanks to dad for making all the details happen as per her wishes. She would have been so happy to see you getting married ." We hugged once more and I let her walk towards her groom. My step mother came and hugged me
" You look so amazing, please tell me you will be joining your sister's for the last dance." She smiled.
"Yes I will. Let me know if you need some help." I wasn't actively involved in the wedding preparations and she was doing everything for her because dad is also busy. She made sure everything's going smoothly, I am really thankful for her presence, I was in no frame of mind to help dad with preparations.
"You go and enjoy! Everything is under control" she patted my head and left to see if my sister needed anything. I quickly wiped the corner of my eyes, yes mom is not here but at least we are not alone.

I have eaten twice my regular portion and I think it is the baby who is making me eat more and the smell of food has never made me this happy. Soon the anchor starts his speech and I see all my sisters on the stage performing.
"Hey, why are you not on stage? You can't dance or what?" Karan came to sit beside me with a plate of cheese corn balls and paneer chilly. Without asking or answering I dived in to eat all the cheese corn balls.
"I think baby loves cheese"
"You sure it is the baby or it's you who loves to steal people's food and eat their snacks." I smiled with satisfaction after seeing his reaction.
"Oh don't blame me! It's the hormones. I can't help it, I am always hungry." I said with my puppy eyes and he looked to his right and left to see no one was looking as the lights were dim to put the spotlight on stage. Then he leaned and I waited in anticipation for his kiss, but all I got was a peck on cheeks. I pouted my lips and opened my eyes
"If you are going to take advantage of me then get to it quick or I will die in anticipation." I sighed and moved my gaze back to the stage.
"I might, but I will take my sweet time and savor it." He whispered near my ear and kissed just below my ear which turned me on. It made me so wet that all I can think about is his lips on every inch of my body, oh how good it will feel. I took a deep breath to calm myself and lights came on, he looked unaffected but I was all hot and bothered. That devil is sitting like he didn't just kiss me intimately but his smirk revealed the intentions. He is fucking teasing me and I can't help it.
I focused on the performances but his presence made everything else blur, like there is only me and him here and no one else. With the music of a romantic song from a recent movie playing I couldn't help but think of him. My heart skipped a beat, feeling his eyes on me.

Zara Kabhi Meri Nazar Se
Khud Ko Dekh Bhi
Hai Chaand Mein Bhi Daag Par
Naa Tujhme Ek Bhi

Khud Pe Haq Mera
Tere Hawale Kar Diya
Jism Ka Har Ruaan
Tere Hawale Kar Diya

The way he looked at me, it was like his eyes were singing these words for me, in that moment I could see nothing else but him. He makes me feel so important, that I matter to him. He was there for me when I needed someone, he was always at the right place and at the right time. I am lucky to have a guy like him by my side in my moment of distress.

As the lights came one we also turned to the stage and it is time for the last performance of the evening so I got up
"Where are you going, leaving me alone?"
"I am going to join them for this song, you can judge for yourself if I can dance." I winked at him and walked towards backstage.
We are dancing on Gallan Goodiyan which is an upbeat song where we all will bring the bride and groom on the stage. The whole time I was dancing his eyes didn't leave me to look at any other girl and that gave me the confidence I needed.
The song ended and everybody was applauding but his smile and gesture to tell me he liked it was the cherry on the cake today. It feels good to be appreciated , I dramatically bowed down to accept his praise and he started laughing.
"You guys have a code language to talk?" Ananya di noticed our exchange.
"No it is nothing like that" I blushed and walked away towards him.
"Come on! We need to get away from these people." I held his hand and started walking towards my room.
"I know you are finding it difficult to resist my good looks but your whole family saw us holding hands and walking towards the rooms. Try to hide your eagerness a little." He said cheekily.
"You wish! I am tired and my feet are sore from wearing these heels all day. Let's order food and hang out. My family knows I don't stick around till the end of these functions anyway so they won't try."
We entered my room and I sat on the sofa to take off my heels but Karan pushed my hands and started untangling the straps to take off my heels.
"Is it even safe to wear these in your condition?"
"It is safe as long as I don't fall or twist my ankles wearing these. I am very careful not to fall and hurt my baby but I can't avoid these heels till the wedding. Normal footwear doesn't go well with any of my outfits." I moved to sit comfortably on the sofa and call room service for dinner. Damn! I just ate more than an hour ago and I am hungry again.
"Your feet are swollen so I don't think you should be wearing these heels ever again. I am sure you can find comfortable footwear to go with your dresses." I sighed when he started rubbing my foot but then tried to take my foot away from his hands
"You don't have to do that, I am fine."
He didn't let me pull my feet and instead focused on the pressure points near the heel area and It touched me to see him caring so much.
"Where were you all my life, you are the perfect boyfriend a girl could've asked for." I have not seen a guy who would actually give a foot massage to his girlfriend.
"I was always here, you were too busy to look at me." He smiled at me but it didn't reach his eye. I might have imagined the longing look because he can never like a girl like me. Even if by some luck he starts liking me, he won't accept me with this child that is growing inside me. It is not easy for a guy to accept someone else's baby as his and certainly not for a girl who is average. I look at the mirror and know that I am nothing special and he surely is a gem . With his handsome face, athletic body and sharp brain any girl would be stupid to let him go. He is a catch but I guess I am too late to start looking for a life partner. I chose a guy who broke my heart and now I have to deal with the consequences of my mistake. I will raise this baby on my own and not be a burden on anyone else. I will love this baby as his mother and father both, I can live the rest of my life dedicated to this child. There are so many single mothers out there, if they can do it so can I.