When The Heart Lies | ✓

[18]

Festivals were truly a way to forget all the bad things happening in your life and just celebrate for the better good that was about to come.

The whole house was lit up by wonderful lightning and lamps. Sakshi couldn't stop adoring her sweet home. She herself had helped her sister-in-law in designing all the decoration. They both had even made a big Rangoli on the entrance for the welcome.

"You look gorgeous," came the voice and Sakshi gasped in happiness.

"Oh my God! You look amazing." She hugged Meera and pulled away only to awe at Nihaar who was dressed in a little Sherwani. Meera herself had wore a beautiful red saree.

"Where's your husband?"

Meera sighed lazily. "Roaming around with your brother like the best buddies they are. I am sure, they are still planning to burst crackers."

Sakshi opened her mouth in disbelief, "My brother is so stubborn. Tai ji has clearly warned not to do it."

Meera chuckled lightly, "Boys are boys." She looked downwards. "Even the little ones."

Sakshi laughed out at seeing a surprised Nihaar staring at the chocolates and sweets on the tables outside. She couldn't resist picking him up.

"You enjoy. Bhabhi is out there at the lawn taking care of the things." She muttered to Meera while walking up to the table and settling Nihaar on the chair.

The little chipmunk was completely the copy of his father but he loved his mother so much. It was clearly visible by his wanting eyes for her. Sakshi could never feel depressed when she had him and Riaan to lit her days.

Truly, kids are miracles. Their magic brings new hope and charisma in the home.

She pulled his swollen cheeks in adoration, chuckling to herself when he started whimpering.

But all of a sudden, a familiar voice interrupted her.

"Pink is truly your color."

She turned her head to only widen her eyes and stood up, staring at Mihir who had worn a dark blue kurta matching it with white bottoms. "Mihir?"

"Yes, me. It's completely amazing seeing you at your home." He exclaimed while smirking at her. But his eyes narrowed when he saw her looking around in search for someone else.

His lips quirked in utter excitement. "He is with your brother."

Sakshi gasped, "What?"

"Yes, the admirer has reached here and is mixing up with your family. I was only here to call you to come and greet them."

She shook her head and stared at him sternly. "If I tell my brother what your cousin has done with me that day, he is so going to make your Diwali the best."

Mihir chuckled while scratching his forehead, "What will you tell him? That you were ready for the blind date in the first place."

She glared at him and turned around to pick Nihaar who was eating his chocolate carefully. "Glad to know that both of you are here to spoil my festival too," she said while walking away with Nihaar in her arms.