Mon sunshine ☀️- A Pranushka Story

Chapter 5. A Special Day

The big day of Khushbu's life had arrived and Survi and Ramanjeet couldn't contain their excitement to see their friend getting married.

But, some corner of their heart cried loud knowing the fact that their little gang of 3 will split as Khushbu moves to America with Rishabh in a month post marriage.

Ramanjeet and Survi had convinced elders to spare them a few hours to spend it with their best friend.

They were in Khushbu's room in the hotel.

"Phew. 12 hours to go. 18th April , 9 pm and our little baby will be Mrs. Khanna." Survi teased Khushbu and poked her shoulder.

Khushbu could only blush at the moment.

"Have fun baby. Tonight is your uhm uhm. You know what I mean right." Ramanjeet winked and gave a naughty smirk to Khushbu.

Khushbu widened her eyes and swatted her.
Survi rolled her eyes.

"Your mind is always stuck to all this. Dirty minded." Survi commented.

"Whatever." said Ramanjeet

"Hey btw, my brother in law, Rishabh's cousin came yesternight. Did you guys meet him." Khushbu asked curiously, noticing Survi.

Survi's heart thumped as she knew who Khushbu was referring to. She tucked a lock of her hair behing her ear, trying to look normal.

"Lol. Your brother in law, why would we meet him. And what's the need even." Ramanjeet shrugged.

"Well,someone met him." Khushbu looked at Survi. "Right Survi?"

"What's his name boo?" Ramanjeet nudged Khushbu and glanced at Survi.

"Abhiveer." Khushbu spoke.

"Abhiii..." Ramajeet tried remembering as she found the name familiar. "Oh freak. Wait. Abhiveer. That army man. Oh my god" She jumped out of the bed and held Survi's shoulder. "The same guy?" Survi didn't reply. "Damn it answer me."

Survi was looking down. On being asked, she simply nodded, oblivious to the smile that she had on her face.

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Abhiveer climbed down the stairs of his house leading to the hall. As he reached down, he saw his family having breakfast together.

Dad, uncle, uncle's daughter and his cousin sister, and his naughty nephew Yash, all teasing, laughing and pulling each other's legs.

His cousin sister, Sukhmandeep, 13 years elder to him was the one who tried filling the motherly void in his life after his mother passed away 15 years back when he was a twelve year old kid. Though she was married at that time, she made sure to pay frequent visit to her brother. Her husband never became an obstacle for them.

All knew the truth, about his mother's death and his father's decision of marrying his secretary Paramjeet, but not Abhiveer. He refused accepting that lady as his mother, blaming her for his mother's death. No matter how hard everyone tried, he was adamant and didn't budge from his decisions. Mrs. Paramjeet. That's how he has been addressing her all these years.

It looked like a perfect family. He smiled seeing them that way, only till he saw Paramjeet reach them.
The smile turned into a frown in no time.

Nevertheless, he went to them and greeted a good morning to everyone, including his step mother.

"Sit beta. I'll serve you Paratha. Just a minute." Paramjeet joyfully said.