3 Idiots

18

"Jenner, wake up!"

Riley heard Shirley yelling from the other side of the door as she pounded on it louder.

"Babe," Tyler murmured, turning away and continuing to sleep.

"Riley Jenner, open the door!" Shirley continued her assault. Riley slowly stood up from the bed, wearing Tyler's shirt to cover her nakedness.

"Coming?" she yelled back, although it came out more like a whisper.

"Are you alone?" Riley asked before finally opening the door.

"Should I call your mom?" Shirley shot back. Riley rolled her eyes and opened the door.

"Jenner, you-jeez! Put on something, girl," Shirley gasped, taking in Riley's appearance.

"Can't you see the shirt?" Riley replied in her sleepy voice. Tyler chuckled in his sleep at the sound of those two cousins bickering.

"Yes, but it's see-through," Shirley said in an exasperated tone.

"Why did you wake me up so early, Bassey?" Riley asked, trying to ignore Shirley's irritation. Tyler slowly sat up in bed, covering himself with the duvet.

"Early? It's nine already! You're not here for a vacation; you're here for my wedding. We have to practice the dance for the Sangeet. Rayan and I need your help with our couple's dance, so get ready fast, have breakfast and meet us on the side lawn!" Shirley ordered in one breath before leaving. Riley watched her retreating figure for a few seconds before shutting the door.

"I don't want to admit it, but I miss that bitch. It was her duty," Riley murmured, turning around and freezing when she saw Tyler sitting on the bed, clearly having heard her. She released a nervous chuckle.

"Come here," Tyler beckoned with his fingers, a soft smile playing on his lips.

"Good morning," Riley said as she settled onto his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck. Tyler pressed a long kiss against her cheek, causing her to blush within seconds.

"Shirley said we need to get ready quickly," Tyler murmured in his husky voice.

"Yeah," Riley whispered back as they joined their foreheads together.

"Then don't waste time, baby. Let's take a shower." Tyler lifted her in his arms; Riley squealed at his sudden action and tightened her grip around him. The man moved the duvet from his body with his foot and walked towards the washroom, displaying his naked form.

The friends gathered at the breakfast table before starting their dance practice. The elders had already finished their meals and were returning to their activities.

"Hello, young men! Are you having fun?" Mr. McLaren asked as he saw Tyler and Ron at the table.

"Yes, Mr. McLaren," Tyler replied politely, while Ron nodded in agreement.

"Good," Mr. McLaren responded.

"Just don't have too much fun. I want to have a wedding like this for my daughter," Riley's father said with a teasing smile. Tyler choked on his juice, and Riley looked at her dad with wide eyes.

Can't he be serious for a minute?!

The elders laughed and strolled away.

"It's so good to see our kids together," Riley's mom told the other ladies, not bothering to consider her words before speaking. A contented smile adorned her face. While everyone nodded in agreement, three others managed to force smiles, concealing their pain.

Mr. and Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Lilly Merchant were them.

Rayan's dad and Larra's dad had been best friends since childhood, growing up in the same neighbourhood. Riley's mom and Shirley's mom were sisters to Larra's dad. Everyone was once part of the McLaren family. Later, Riley's mom married into the Jenner family, while Shirley's mom married into the Bassey family.