Friendship, Love and Dreams

11. It's perfect now

Arjun and radhika were in their own rooms getting ready for the party. Radhika wore the saree arjun bought her paired with a red full glittering blouse. She wore the saree neatly pleated and pinned on to her shoulder. She had on a delicate diamond tear drop ear ring and a delicate chain with small diamonds scattered on it draped over her porcelain collar bones. To complete the set she had on a diamond attached bangle mixed on with red bangles. Her long hair was left open except for a small twist made with some hair above her right ear. The twist was held together and pinned on by a small black clip with glittering stones on it. She completed her look with light makeup and a small diamond like stone bindi.

Arjun had on a full on black attire. A black shirt and pants with a black blazer over the shirt left open.

When they both came to the hall both were stunned. Arjun could not take his eyes away from radhika. She looked so beautiful and delicate like a red fresh flower. He felt as if his jaw would hit the floor anytime now. Radhika stared at arjun. He looked so dashingly handsome. With the five o'clock shadow on his jaw along with the black attire gave him a mysterious look. They both complemented each other perfectly even though they were complete opposite of the other. Nandini came there and saw them together. They looked so perfect together. She felt like she could cry with happiness. This girl would surely become my sister in law, she thought.

Arjun asked nandini to come with them but she denied saying she was tired and was going to bed early.

Arjun and radhika reached birdsong and the party was held at the top floor. The floor had an open plan that was changed to accommodate a make shift stage at one corner and also had a dj stand, bar and refreshment counter and food counter. At one end some tables were set with white table cloth. Each table had five chairs around them.
When arjun and radhika entered together all gathered there were astonished. A general hush spread around the hall. They looked as if they were a couple and as if they had dressed intentionally to complement each other in black and red. Sam was happy as she was sure that there was something brewing between those two. All gawked at them discreetly but the two didn't notice as they were talking about something. They greeted piyali,samrat,sam,neil and the gang.

Piyali went on to the stage.

Piyali: "thanku everyone for coming. Each one of you contributed towards birdsong and its growth. I want to thank u all for that. This party is for you. Now i would like to make an announcement. I am proud to say that a famous businessman is interested in joining with us as a partner. I am not disclosing who it is today but when the time comes you will all get to know him. The process is now at starting stages and lets hope for its successful completion. Now lets all enjoy this happy occasion."

The party was a success. Everyone enjoyed. All of them except arjun danced. Sam and neil danced on a duet. The others also paired up. Teji with radhika and zubin with kritika. After that they all danced together. By the end of the party it was late and started raining.

Arjun and radhika reached home. Radhika was still high from all the dancing and went to the terrace to enjoy the rain. Arjun went in search of her when he could not find her. He saw radhika standing in the rain with her hands outstretched. He watched her for sometime completely mesmerized by her.

Arjun: "radhika you are behaving like a child. You will fall ill."

Radhika turned to see him standing at the door.

Radhika: "but being a child is so fun. Don't you remember we use to do this when we were children."

Arjun: "no you used to do this and then fall sick. Ankush and i used to scold you not to do it."

Radhika: "you are not fun."

Arjun: "what is so fun in drenching in rain?"

Radhika: "oh i swear you are such a kill joy!! These are the little things that gives meaning to the word life. Come on come out in the rain."