ᴇx-ʙᴏʏʀꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ, ɴᴇxᴛ ʜᴜꜱʙᴀɴᴅ

Chapter 70

Yuvaan

"Are the arrangements done?" I asked the man on call, "We're going to be there in 30 minutes and I don't have time to arrange everything once I reach here." I cut the call.

I walked to my room and saw Nishtha walking to her room. I held her hand and pulled her close to me, "Good morning Nishu." She looked at me, and didn't reply, and tried to walked away but I held her close, "No point struggling."

She looked at me, "What do you want?"

"You." I said, kissing her cheek, then looking back at her, "Are you ready for the event?" She nodded, then tried to let go, "Like I said baby, I don't think there's any point struggling."

She sighed, "Please let me go. I need to go help Mom with the engagement. Please don't disturb me."

I smirked, "I've been disturbing you since we got together, what makes you think I'll stop now." I caressed her face, "But, you're right, Vamika needs your help."
She glared at me and then walked away.

I walked down to my room and got changed in a good kurta, an appropriate enough one for the engagement ceremony. I came downstairs and the soon everyone had come down. I saw Vami dressed in a beautiful lehenga, she looked like a princess.

It hit me that my sister was getting engaged. I felt sad and happy at the same time - they're growing so fast. It was scaring me. I hugged my sister, "Vami," I asked her, "Are you ready?"

"Yes Bhai." She said, "Where is Bhabhi?"

"Bhabhi...." I said, looking around. I saw her coming down the stairs on call, "There she is."

She came downstairs and I felt my breath get caught in my throat. She looked angelic. Her saree matched the colour of my kurta.
I don't think she wanted that, but oh well!
Her pallu was pinned to her shoulder which was showing her waist and stomach a little
Oh God.
Her hair was open, and she looked so pretty. Oh my God, I missed her around.

"I'm sorry I'm late." She said, "I was just talking to Aai Baba, they're still reaching the venue so they might take a little time."
"No worries beta. We're also going to leave now, let's go?" Mom said and she nodded.

We locked the house and stepped out into the car. Mom looked at us, "Yuvi, Nishu Vami, take your car. Dad and I will use our car, we need to make a stop, you guys go ahead and get to the venue so we can get started."

We nodded and got into the car.

Nishtha sat in front - because Vamika and I told her to - and I started driving as Vamika sat on her phone, excited. I smiled, "Vami? Excited?"

She looked at me and smiled, "Very much. It's happening, finally."

I saw Nishtha smile. Then I continued, "You know Vami, I'm not one to talk, but love is a really beautiful feeling. You're lucky to be living my and experiencing it. It's so beautiful." I saw Nishtha stiffen, but she didn't look at us and continued to look out the window.

"Bhai, Di, what are you planning to do for your 6 months?" She asked.

"There's still 3-4 months for that. I don't know yet." Then I looked at Nishu, "You tell me Nishu, what do you want to do for our 6 months?" She glared at me, and I chuckled.

We got down the car, "Nishu, Vami.... Let's go. They're waiting for us inside. The Sood's haven't reached yet so we have time." Vamika nodded and Nishtha went inside. I looked at Nishtha go, and a sudden sadness came in my mind again.

"Bhai, I'm sorry." I suddenly heard Vami say.
"What happened?" I asked her.

"I'm the reason you and Di aren't one. Don't lie to me, I'm the reason that you two aren't—"

"Vami...." I sighed, "it's not you. It's me. I should have trusted her. I didn't trust her when I should have trusted my girlfriend." I said, more to myself, "But, it's okay, I'll get her back."

"I'm sure you will, bhai." She smiled.
"Chal, let's go in." I said.

The hall was beautifully decorated. I looked to see if everything was properly managed and set up, ready for the event. The Sood's were equally involved in the preparation of the event.

"Good Evening Mr Sood." I said as he came to me, "How is everything?"
"Everything is perfect." He said, "Dhruv and Vami are already sitting ready!" He chuckled.
"Very happy for them indeed." I smiled.

"Everyone!" Mom announced, "We're gathered here today for celebrate the engagement of my daughter Vamika Nanda and Dhruv Sood!"

Everyone gathered around and I saw Nishtha stand next to me. A bunch of paparazzi were standing as well and I took the chance and held Nishtha's hand. She didn't hesitate but I knew she wasn't okay with it. But, I'm sorry. I wanted her around, I didn't have a choice.

"Chalo majboori mein hi sahi, at least tera haath pakadne diya mujhe." I whispered to her.
"Shut up." She said and looked away.
"Make me." I caressed her hand. She glared at me and I chuckled, "By the way...."
She looked back at me, "What?"
"You look extremely beautiful." I admired. She rolled her eyes and looked away. I chuckled.

I saw her take her phone out and take a bunch of pictures as Vamika and Dhruv exchanged the rings with each other. I smiled at the sight. I had the same wishes for me and Nishtha, that we get married without the barrier of hate and the huge misunderstandings that caused our marriage.

"Congratulations Vami and Dhruv." Nishtha said as we went up to them.
"Thank you Di." Dhruv said, and then turned to me, "Sir." He nodded.
"Don't call me Sir." I said, holding his shoulder, "It's Bhai for you. Come let's have a drink."

We all walked towards the drinking counter and all had a drink. I saw Nishtha stand next to me, unsure of what to do. I scouted to her, "Have one." I said, passing her a drink.

"I don't drink." She said.
"Ek hi insaan se kitne baar jhoot bologi." I said and smirked, "have one sip." She sighed and then took a small sip of the drink I gave her, then glared again.

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I watched Nishtha enter her room and close the door. I wanted to approach her and tell her how beautiful she looked today. In the hustle of today's events and her constantly glaring, I just couldn't say it properly.

I stood outside her door, unsure if I should knock or not. I sighed. "You can go and talk." I heard Mom say.

I turned and then chuckled, "She won't let me in, and she won't even.... She won't respond."
Mom sighed, "Why don't you guys go out once? That would help, won't it?"

"Mom she doesn't want to see me around at all. She hates me. She dislikes me so much and I don't know what to do, I don't know how to fix things. I.... I really love her."

She put a hand on my shoulder, "It'll all work out, trust me about it, just give her time and make her realize that there's no pain."

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