I was trying to sleep but it was miles away. It was 1:20 AM my house was filled with relatives but still it was dead silence. When I opened my eyes it was dark, it felt like I was covered under a deep black blanket, I couldn't breath. I was trying to take deep breaths but it felt like there was no oxygen. I immediately ran out of the bed to switch on lights and once i saw the lights I had breath enough of air. Yes I'm scared of darkness since from childhood.Suddenly someone screamed. I could say that it was a girl and she screamed lazily maybe because she was sleepy but that lazy scream made me burst out a laughter.
"Akka! Have you gone mad? Move , you had broken my hand" a girl said.
I looked down on the floor, it was my little sister she was sleeping on the floor as my house was filled with guests she adjusted in my room.
"Ankitha what happened? Why are you screaming" I asked worriedly.
"Akka I'm going to kill you" she shouted.
I realized my foot was on her hand. immediately I took three steps back and hit to the wall on the back.
"Ouch! " I screamed.
"Hahaha " she stopped crying and started to laugh.
I sat down Ankitha was holding her hand in pain, I felt guilty. She is my little sister and I hurt her . I felt bad my eyes were filled with tears. Ankitha looked at me and realized that I was feeling bad.
"Akka, I'm fine" she said.
"I held her face in my hands and told " sorry".
"Akkaa...."
"Why are you sleeping on the floor? We can share the bed " I said.
"Hmm... not a bad idea" she said, smiling.
We went to bed . We shared bed after a long time, when we were kids we use to fight for our share of bed but now, everything has changed except our love and care for each other.
I fell on the bed lost in thoughts Ankitha came and hugged me from back like she use to do in our childhood. It felt good and yes I fell asleep.
I woke up early in the morning, got ready , done the prayer and went for breakfast. Amma made vada , my favourite. I was about to finish my breakfast I got a call from Nikki I answered the call ,she told that she would come in an hour and then I hangup . I finished eating.
Mom came from the kitchen saying "today evening is your engagement so you should not go out for today"
"Oh god! Mom please what will I do till evening sitting at home?" I asked.
"Anything Anu" mom answered smartly.
"Mom"
"No"
Indian mothers are smart, they always win the argument no matter what the situation is.
As I have nothing to do I decided to watch TV. I was watching one of my favourite serials meanwhile Nikki reached .
"Hai Anu, hai aunty" Nikki said.
"Hai" I said.
"How are you Nikki" mom asked.
"Anu" dad called Me from his room.
"Ah nanna... " I went in.
I saw dad's face it was different today, something different, his eyes were glued on me . His moist eyes and smiling lips were saying something. It is his love on me , his care on me . My dad don't talk to me much but I know, we all know he loves me a lot. His love and care can be seen in his tears filled eyes.
I walked to him he was sitting on bed I sat next to him he placed a hand gently on my head , his eyes still glued on me.
"Nanna what happened?" I asked softly.
"Nothing Anu, I can't believe it my little girl had grew up to be a bride" tears were rolling down his cheeks.
"Nanna" I hugged him he hugged me back ,my dad hugged me after a long time my mom came from the hall saw us hugging and she became emotional and hugged us. Ankitha and Nikki came into the room searching for me.
"Group hug without me? No way " Ankitha said hugging us tightly.
I felt amma's tears on my hand.
"Amma ,nanna please don't cry" I requested.
Everyone smiled and Nikki clicked a picture.
It was evening, all arrangements decorations have done . Everyone were running here and there, some were done with the make-up and some were with incomplete makeup and some people just started getting ready.
"Anu , what are you looking at? Get ready go" mom shouted.
"Ok amma" I replied and went back to my room.
Nikki, Ankitha and I were sharing my room . Nikki and Ankitha already wore their half sarees and almost done with their makeup. I wore a red colour half Saree with golden colour border.
"Akka wait I will give you the matching bangles" Ankitha said.
Ankitha gave me those beautiful bangles which she have brought for me .
Nikki and Ankitha started fighting for the space to look themselves in the mirror so I decided to wait. I looked at Nikki. " Nikki, I think you have gained weight" I said without thinking twice.
"What? No " she said quickly.
"Haha Nikki Akka became fat" Ankitha started teasing.
"Ankitha stop" I said.
When both of them got ready I was doing my makeup . I noticed Nikki went into washroom twice. When she came back I decided to ask her . I know something funny had happened and I was excited to know it.
"What happened Nikki? Is everything ok? I asked.
"Yeah! " She said hesitatingly.
"Nikki... I know something is wrong, so tell me " I went and sat in between Nikki and my sister.
Nikki got up from bed and said " don't laugh! Anu you are right I had gained weight and.... " she stopped.
We both raised eyebrows and asked in unison "and...?"
"My half saree has torn"
Ankitha and I saw each other's faces for few seconds and burst out a laughter.
"See I told you Nikki Akka became fat" my sister and I giggled.
"I told you not to laugh" Nikki came up to us and started beating us with pillow as hard as she can but after all it was a pillow how can it hurt us. Ankitha and I fell on the bed tired of laughing. Later I decided to stitch Nikki's half saree. After that I got ready as soon as possible thanks to Nikki and my little sister they both helped me a lot.
Mom along with my other friends came into the room . We all were happy to meet each other we hugged, updated about each others life . Amma caught my attention
"Wow! Amma you look beautiful" I said in surprise.
Really, mom was looking soo beautiful in red saree . Where did her beauty hide in these days?
" You are looking more beautiful Anu" she said with a big bright smile.
I hugged my mom tightly and she hugged me back.
"Anand's family had reached so don't come out till I call you" she said softly.
"Ok amma " I said and released her from hug.
Deepthi, lavi, Nisha and Latha went to hall to see Anand.
Mom went back to hall. Nikki and Ankitha got up and hugged me. I hugged them back .
So finally I'm going to meet Anand , he is going to be surprised or may be shocked.
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