ISHQ IBAADAT 💗

21. CELEBRATION 💗

Author Pov.

Bhai ne team change kar liye......
Dushman na kare bhai ne jo kaam kiya hai.... (He was singing the song in full dramatic tone, holding his chest as if his heart was broken, thinking that Agastya changed the team).

Everyone around burst into laughter seeing his drama. Some even clapped, some whistled. Reyansh wiped fake tears from his cheeks, bending his knees like a heartbroken lover.

Adhrika, who was standing a little far, couldn't stop herself. She covered her mouth with her hand, her shoulders shaking from laughter. Then, biting her lips to control her smile, she walked slowly towards him and stood beside him. Her eyes twinkled with mischief as she placed her hand gently on his shoulder.

"Awww.... nahi rote mere chhote bhai...... main hoon naa....."
(Adhrika said to Reyansh, softening her voice like consoling a kid).

Reyansh immediately clutched her hand dramatically, looking up at her with puppy eyes.
"Bhabhi..... dekhiye naa bhai ne team change kar liye....." (he said, his lips trembling as if the world had ended).

Adhrika glanced at him, then turned her gaze toward Agastya with a sly smirk. Her eyes narrowed, her chin lifted with playful pride.
"Achha.... Ruko... hum tumhare Bhai ko sabak sikhate hai....."
(she said, half sweet, half challenging).

Both Reyansh and Adhrika turned their heads at the same time, locking their gaze on Agastya. Their synchronized smirks were dangerous enough to make anyone suspicious.

Agastya, who was busy adjusting his cuff, suddenly felt two sharp stares piercing him. He lifted his eyes slowly, and his brows furrowed.

"Ye dono aise kyu dekh rahe hai....." (Agastya muttered in his mind, shifting uncomfortably).

His throat went dry for a second, and his heart skipped. He darted his eyes toward Adhrika.
"Maine kyaa kiyaa..... jo meri biwi mujhe aise dekh rahi hai..... Ye Reyansh ka bachha.... meri hi biwi ko mere khilaf kar raha hai...."
(Agastya thought furiously, his jaw tightening).

Meanwhile, Reyansh, seeing Agastya's sharp glare, gulped hard. His steps froze on the spot.
"Bhaii mere taraf aise gusse se kyu dekh rahe hai...." (Reyansh said to himself, his face twitching with nervousness).

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After sometime...

The cake was cut with applause and cheers. Everyone gathered around, clapping and showering congratulations on Vidhyut and Adhya. They smiled, touching the elders' feet and receiving blessings.

Music filled the hall. Slowly, one by one, everyone began dancing. The vibe turned joyous, with laughter, claps, and playful shouts echoing.

Dada and Dadi were watching from the corner, smiling at the youngsters' fun. Shridha, noticing them, ran gently towards them, holding both their hands.
"Chaliye naa, aap dono bhi dance floor pe..." she said with her soft innocent smile, pulling them lightly. Both elders chuckled and finally joined, their feet moving slowly but happily.

Aaradhana and Smriti too were spinning around with their husbands, laughing like young girls.

Shridha looked around suddenly, her smile fading. She scanned the crowd with worried eyes.
"Where is Shivay..... Nazar nahi aa rahe..." (she muttered to herself, biting her lip).

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On the other side...

Agastya stood alone, leaning against a pillar, his eyes searching only one person. His face darkened as he muttered under his breath.
"Meri biwi meri taraf dekh bhi nahi rahi hai.... inhe to khush hona chahiye ki maine Ridha ki side li....."