Love - An Alluring Darkness (Discontinued)

Part 5

It was already five, and the constant calls and nagging of Anjali made Shyam come back to Shantivan.

Except for the couple of the week, everyone chose their dresses and costume, and Mami went an extra mile by going to her beauty-Parlor and got her makeup done, despite having AR Design's regular make-up artist being arranged at home for meeting the standards of Raizada Family. All arrangements for the engagement was done, and the only delay was the dressing of Khushi and Arnav, as the dress Arnav ordered for themselves from AR was yet to be arrived. All gathered in the dining table for a snacks break, and discussion was full on swing for the next days events.

"Arnav Bidua, ben will the dress be deliveredua??(when will the dresses get delivered?) It eej already phive(it's already 5)" -Mami exclaimed when still there was no news about the arrival of dresses from AR.

"Mami, Aman is on the way, he will be here any minute." Arnav said who was sipping on his black coffee, stealing glances at Khushi not so discretely making her feel conscious , who had completed her make up and hair styling, looking beautiful in her normal salwar suit. Anjali scrunched her face at the mention of arrival of Aman, that went unnoticed by everyone, and Shyam was also not so happy about the news, as the upcoming Sakhai muhurat at 7 was not going to be the best moment of his life. He sifted in his seat uncomfortably.

"ASR" just then the voice from the door gained everyone's attention.

"ASR, here is the bridal attires from AR Royal collection, you asked to deliver. The set have dresses required for all pre-marriage rituals,and it's respective set of ornaments. Only the Bridal Lehanga need one more day for completing the finishing touch . Your suit will also be delivered in another half an hour."

Aman reported to Arnav, as he came in person to deliver one of the eagerly awaited AR bridal collection designer wear to the designer himself. HP had directed Aman to the dining room, at his arrival.

"Fine Aman " Arnav took the bags and extended it to Khushi.

"Here Khushi this is for you, go and get dressed now. We don't want to miss the muhurat now, do we?"

Khushi took it silently, and was ushered upstairs by the ladies, with the nonstop teasing of "Khushiji, come fast I can't wait to see what my Chotte have chosen for you to wear on your Rokka.. I didn't know that there was this hopeless romantic hidden behind this Khadus face of my Chottee"Anjali mused.. "Haa Khushi, what is the secret behind this changed behavior of your 'Lard Governer' ??" Payal also didn't leave a chance to pull her little sister's leg.

Khushi gave them a half smile that didn't reach her eyes not to raise any suspicion .

Arnav looked at Shyam, and couldn't hide the smirk that spread on his lips, at the irritation evident on his dear Jijaji's face. "Wait and watch jijaji, this is only a start" Arnav thought to himself.

In all this buzz no one noticed the longing gaze Aman sent to Anjali before slipping away from the scene.

At 7:00

Bride's family , Groom's family and pandit were ready for the Roka.Arnav was impatiently waiting for Khushi to come down and get done with the rituals so that he can go to his room and be himself. Not this fake' in love' groom, his family couldn't stop teasing to the point of anger explosion. He didn't had to wait longer, as Khushi descended the stairs accompanied with his Di, and Payal. All had a happy smile on their faces except for the doll of the evening.