Love is all I need

Chapter 8

"Where are you off to all dressed up?" My dad asked from the hallway. "You look lovely by the way. " He smiled.

I was wearing one of my nicest Sarees, it was black slightly transparent but modest enough. I wore a blouse with sleeves till my elbows.

I had my hair straightened and had left it down. A thick strand of hair was tucked behind my ear and came over one shoulder. I was wearing silver tear drops earrings with stones that sparkled under the lights. A matching necklace adorned my neck.

The Saree hugged my body tightly. I had on makeup too. My eyes were made more expressive with mascara and eyeliner. Pink lipstick covered my lips. I had to admit, I looked great!

"Friend's birthday pa! Will be back by 10:00!"

I kissed his cheek and left the house.

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"OH.MY.GOD!!!!!" Lyla rushed out of her house, her eyes bulging out of it's sockets. "Is that you? Priya???? You love hot!!!"

I laughed. "Happy birthday Lyla! You look great too!" 

I handed over my gift, I was a lovely watch that I picked out for her yesterday.

Lyla's house was huge! It was a modern spacious mansion, lit up with fairy lights for the occasion.

Aish hadn't come yet, but the house was filled with partygoers.... my eyes automatically scanned the crowd.... there he was!

Dr.Tanmayi....he looked so good in his suit! Currently, he was sipping a glass of wine, talking to a friend.

I casually walked past him, hoping he would notice me. I stopped by the punch stand-which "incidentally"  happened to be located across from him- and poured myself a glass.

He looked up at me and smiled. And went back to his conversation.

I couldn't keep the goofy grin off my face. Just as I was about to leave... "Priya! Hi! Didn't know you would come! Enjoying yourself?"

I turned around. Anirudh.

He looks handsome, I thought grudgingly. His hair had grown thicker and I had the sudden urge to run my hands through it.

I pushed my specs up my nose to keep myself from doing something stupid.

I smiled,  "yeah! How 'bout you?"

Lyla walked past. "Looking good Lyla!" Anirudh hollered.

He didn't comment on me.

He turned to me and was about to say something when Aarti siddled up next to him and brushed some imaginary dust off his hair. Taking waay too long.

"Hey Priya!" She said cheerily. "Hey, you could've worn different earrings no? This doesn't suit you at all! Anyways, can I borrow Ani for a few moments? Thanks! "

She wheeled him away without waiting for a reply.

I was left standing alone with a glass of punch in my hands.

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