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Chapter 15

Aditya's POV

"Everything going as planned?" I looked at George

"Don't worry. I checked everything myself" He nodded

"I just can't take any chances tonight. There is too much going on right now" I sighed

"Aditi will be fine don't worry. Besides this is your sister's big night. You can't look so mad at the world on her big day"

"Technically it won't be her big night for a few more days"

"Well one of her big days then"

"I know" I patted his back, "I am trying" I smiled and greeted the guests

"Congrats Aditya" I turned to the right to see Vicky enter the house

"Thank you Vicky. So glad you could make it" I shook his hand

"Me too" He smiled and walked in

"I don't remember inviting him" I leaned back and whispered to Tej

"Maybe bhabhi...I mean Aditi invited him. She is his friend after all"

"That is true" I nodded and went back to greeting the other guest. 

        The evening carried on with the girls sitting in the middle on their little stage getting their mehndi done. Sonia was sitting in the center surrounded by her friends. Laughing at something someone said she looked very happy. I smiled as I looked around the room. My family was together and happy. Just then the Singh's arrived. I instantly felt a flash of embarrassment so I decided it would be better if I didn't appear in front of them...at least not until later. They came forward and wished Sonia. Suddenly it was like she was in my position as her cheeks grew red as she thanked them. That's weird...why does she look ashamed...Just then I turned around to see Alisha come down the stairs

"How is Aditi doing now?" I extended my hand to help her as she walked down the last few steps

"She is good" She smiled as me as she gave my hand a squeeze, "She just needs to rest a little"

"That girl" Aunt Payal came behind Alisha shaking her head, "She has some stupid thought in her mind making her doubt everything. If I was you Aditya I would do something to show her that she is in fact going to be a mother. I fear she still thinks she isn't"

"Yeah I thought she might"

"And you haven't done anything about it?" She looked at me in shock

"Well I don't really know what to do. I just want to make her comfortable. If she will remain stress-free by thinking she isn't that's all I want for her."

"Well it isn't normal" Aunt Payal said as she walked past us

"What isn't normal?" We turned around to see Mrs. Singh standing behind us, "Is Aditi okay?" 

"Um...yes she is fine. She just had..." Alisha started to explain when

"Your daughter doesn't think she is pregnant. She is in utter denial. I think you need to talk to her" Aunt Payal patted Mrs. Singh's back and walked away.

"Where is she?" She looked at me really serious

"In my room" She walked past me, "I will go with her" I told Alisha and walked behind her

          I was right behind her when I heard her gasp. I ran in and felt my heart almost stop. The things in the room were scattered around and Aditi was missing. The window was open, and there was a note. 

"Where is she? Aditya?" She looked at me as I slowly walked to the note pulling out my cell phone

"George, Security breach" I said in my low voice