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Engagement

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After one month... *Time skip*

Parikshit's pov :
One month has passed, but the memories of that fateful day still linger in my mind like a haunting melody. The day I met her after years, the day the rain poured down on us like a relentless curtain of sorrow. I stood in front of the mirror, my fingers mechanically closing the buttons of my kurta as my mind wandered back to that moment. The way her eyes sparkled in the rain, the way her hair clung to her face, the way my heart skipped a beat as our eyes met.

But I pushed those thoughts aside, reminding myself of the reason I was getting dressed up today. My best friend, Neel, was getting engaged to my sister, Ariaa, and I had to put on a happy face for their sake. I knew Neel was a good guy, and I trusted him with my sister's happiness. He was my brother, my confidant, my partner in crime. I knew him better than anyone, and I was certain he would make Ariaa happy.

As I adjusted my kurta, my thoughts drifted back to the person who would be attending the engagement party today. Neel's sister, Roohi Jaiswal. My ex, my past, the girl who had shattered my heart into a million pieces. The girl I had trusted, loved, and adored. The girl who had betrayed me made a mockery of my feelings and left me feeling like a joke.

My heart twisted in agony as I thought about facing her today. Seeing her in front of me, smiling, laughing, and pretending like nothing had ever happened between us. It was going to break my heart all over again, a heart that was still recovering from the wounds she had inflicted upon it.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I couldn't let my emotions get the better of me, not today, not in front of my family and friends. I had to put on a brave face, pretend like everything was fine, and get through this day without losing my cool.

"Parikshit, calm down," I told myself, trying to sound convincing. I applied a splash of perfume, the scent invigorating my senses and momentarily distracting me from my thoughts.

As I made my way to the engagement party, I steeled myself for the encounter that was to come. I would face Roohi, smile, and pretend like nothing had ever happened between us. But little did I know, the past had a way of catching up with you, and today was going to be no exception.

Roohi's Pov :
As I got ready for my brother's engagement, a mix of emotions swirled inside me. I was genuinely happy for Neel and his fiancée, Ariaa - they were meant to be, and I loved seeing my brother so in love. But there was another reason why my stomach was filled with butterflies. Parikshit would be there.

I caught myself in the mirror, my eyes locking onto my reflection. "You'll face him, Roohi," I whispered, trying to sound braver than I felt.

"Don't worry." But the truth was, I was worried. I had no idea how I'd react when I saw him again, how he'd react when he saw me. The uncertainty was suffocating, making it hard for me to breathe.

I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my outfit for what felt like the hundredth time. I took a deep breath, smoothing out my dress, and headed out of my room. But my journey downstairs was halted abruptly as I caught sight of my father standing in the hallway. His eyes seemed to bore into my soul, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.

"Jaane se phle hi manhoos ki sakal dikh gyi," he whispered to himself, his voice dripping with disdain. I froze, my heart sinking like a stone in my chest. The words cut deep, and I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. I couldn't bear to look at him, couldn't bear to hear the venom in his voice.