The Mystery [UNDER MAJOR EDITING]

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KAIRA POV

I finally got ready for today's party. It took me almost two hours to get ready. Of course, I am girl and it takes time to get ready.

Let me check at myself for the last time in the mirror. I looked at the mirror and I am not amazed to see a beautiful me in it. Finally I am ready. Let's go Kaira.

I turned to move out of the room and felt someone's presence behind me. I turned back and realized that there was no one there. Suddenly I saw the curtains of the window moving. I slowly took steps to proceed towards the window.

When I reached to the window and moved the curtains, there was no one. May be it moved because of the blowing wind. I closed the windows and walked out of the room.

Guests started arriving at the party. Where are Mom and Dad? I looked everywhere and there, they stood with my twin, Karan.

"Mom, tell me how am I looking?" I asked as soon I reached to them.

"Oh my princess, you look beautiful as always." Mom complimented while caressing my cheeks.

"Thank you, Mom. By the way you also look amazing today. Be careful, someone might propose you today." I winked while looking at her from head to toe. She was wearing a beautiful golden bordered black saree. She shushed me with a slap on my shoulder.

Cough Cough

"Mom, you must have forgotten that I am also there." Karan interfered in between our conversation.

"Of course, it's your party Mr. Jealous. We are well aware of your presence." I said knowing how much jealous he becomes when he realizes that Mom gives more importance to me.

"My dear twins, you better don't fight today. I hope you both are much aware of the people surrounded us. Let's concentrate on today's party. Meet and greet our today's guests and enjoy the party." My dad ordered and I know he is serious now and not in a mood to make fun. We both nodded and moved our way to attend the guests.

Abruptly, I saw a handsome debonair man entering our mansion. I know who he is. How can I forget his face? He is none other than my brother's rival friend, Mr. Neil Khanna. You must be wondering why I called him my brother's rival friend. Of course, he is Karan's rival, but once upon a time they were friends, not just friends, but best friends.

We all three did our studies in same kindergarten, school, college together. Both of them were such best friends that they forgot me many times, when I was with them. I can say that they used to actually disregard me and truth to be said, I always tried not to intrude between them. But I don't know what happened between them in the final year that they started hating each other. They are rivals today and I can only see only hatred in their eyes for each other. Even I stopped contacting Neil because of Karan.

"Kaira, you will not meet Neil anymore."

"But why Karan? What happened?"

"Do what I say Kaira. Just forget that....N..Neil was once our friend and for God's sake, don't ask me any question."

I still remembers those words. But how we will stop ignoring each other now in this party, when we both are in the same place? You will be surprised that why Karan has invited his rival friend. I really don't understand this business. To achieve success in the business, my brother can invite his rival also. He had actually called CEOs of all the reputed companies in this party. I am sure that they both won't talk to each other in this party, but to show others they will surely greet each other.

"Hello Mr. Khanna." Karan greeted him. I knew it, he won't call him Neil. He becomes formal and calls him Mr.Khanna.

"Hello Karan." Karan raised his eyebrow and just then he said, "I mean Mr. Karan Mehra."

"Welcome Mr. Khanna and enjoy the party."

And now the couple dance started. Many couples were dancing and I felt it tedious as I was alone with no one. Mom and Dad were talking with some of the guests, while Karan was busy with his investors. I hardly had any close friends. I was always lonely but Karan and Neil never made me feel that. We used to go for party, movies, picnics etc. together. They were always there with me. I miss those days. I always had fights with Karan, but Neil never fought or argued with me. I think he understood me more than my brother.

I looked ahead and just then I noticed that Neil's gaze is on me. I tried to avoid him by looking at the other side, but I can see from the corner of my eye that he is still staring at me. I dared to look at him and then I saw he is coming towards to me. Oh My God!!! I tried to look everywhere but not him. He finally arrived.

"Will you dance with me?"

And I am stunned to hear it, not believing what he said.

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A/N

Tell me frankly, how do you like my new character, Neil Khanna?
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Yours truly,
Prapti