Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Arjuhi Fiction)

Part 6

  All too soon the wedding ceremonies had come to an end and Shefali was leaving, the vidaii ceremony was a sad affair.   There wasn't a dry eye in the room as everyone said their goodbyes to Shefali.  Arohi hung back and was the last to say goodbye.  She tried to hold back the tears trying to send Shefali away with a smile but one look at her cousin's face and the tears came like a flood.  She'd miss her cousin. 

As all the guests left, it was just family left.  All the cousins one by one  had congregrated in the living room, some having changed to casual attire.  Arohi had changed into a royal blue salwar and hot pink fitted t-shirt, her hair pulled up into a loose bun on top of her head.  No jewellry and just some lipstick.  Looking at everyone's glum faces Arohi snapped her fingers. Hey why is everyone so down she said...SHEFALI is married..remember this was a happy occasion  she said.  I know Di her cousin spoke up, but now it's all over, the anticipation, the parties, the fun. Now we're going back to normal boring every day life.  We just feel blah.  Arohi shook her head at them, well that was bound to happen but we don't necessarily need the fun to stop right now.  I was thinking I'm here for another 10 days and even though I've been to India many times I've never been to Goa!  So people let's go to Goa!  Arohi's cousin's all started speaking excitedly at once,   "Oh my god that would be so much fun", I've always wanted to go to Goa"  "we would have a blast, lay on the beach all day and party all night".  This was some of the excited chatter happening around her.  "Wait a minute Di" spoke up Sanchit, Arohi's cousin.  You know the parents won't allow this.  We've already missed college for the past few days, they aren't going to let us miss more.  Arohi gave a slow smile.  Sanchit do you really think anyone is going to say no to me?"  "I'm only here for another week who knows when I'll be back.  "You leave that to me, you guys just starting booking, planning and packing!"  Everyone started cheering and laughing.  Arohi smiled, now to convince the parents.

"Dad I need to talk to you" Arohi called as she saw her dad walking into the room.  Arohi beta I need to talk to you too he said.  "Okay but me first she said.  Dad  Sanshit, Riya, Sonia, Priya, Raj,  and I want to go to Goa for 4 days.  "well then go was his answer"  YAY thanks dad you're the best now please convince all the other oldies to let their kids go, not everyone is as cool as my dad, she said. Arohi's dad laughed as Arohi threw her arms around him and hugged him.  Okay Okay I'll take care of it but don't book your flight for tomorrow.  Tomorrow we're going over to your Rudra uncle's for dinner.   Okay dad was Arohi's answer as she hurried back to her cousin's to sratrt planning their trip.

The next evening Arohi and her parents  headed over to Rudra uncle's place.  She didn't rememeber ever being there before but according to her dad she had been, when she was very young and had loved playing with Rudra uncle's kids.  The house they pulled outside of was massive, and very impressive.  Gaurds let them through the gates and a windy driveway lead to the front entrance of the beautiful home.  Arohi's family were builders and developers, so she had been around large beautifully built buildings all of her life. She knew good workmakship and pride was taken to build this home.   Rudra uncle and his family were waiting at the front door, hellos and hugs were exchanged and everyone was ushered into the beaufitul foyer.  The house was not only well built but also decorated beautifally in a very classy contemporary look.  Arohi was impressed. 

Drinks were brought out and appies were served.  Arohi met Rashi and Sara, uncle's daughters both very friendly and easy to talk to.  There was a son too who had stepped out because of an important business meeting but was expected home any minute.  Arohi was having a good time.