A week later, everyone was at Arjun's house. Everyone included Arjun, his mother and cousins, Kunal and Dia from his side and Karan, Dev, Disha, and Rahul. It was prior to their wedding which was five days later. None of them wanted to celebrate it, so they shared the joy within their small circle including Rahul who had been a part of their family. They were now discussing the wedding dresses to be worn on that day. "Let's get them tomorrow", said Arjun. "Can I say something please?" asked Rahul. "Sure", Arjun replied. "My dad's brother has a shop here only for wedding dresses. If you'd all be okay, I can take you there". "That's great Rahul, anyway it's just 10 am now, why don't we head there now? Ma what do you say?" "Great, it would be easy for us if we'd do everything at least two days before the wedding. Let's go then, Karan?" "We're good, come on then Rahul, let's not waste time", said Karan. "I'm going with Ma, anyone coming?" "I'll take Kiara, Dev, and Disha", added their big brother. "I'll lead y'all there", said Rahul and they all left the house.
Rahul was driving his car while Arjun and Karan followed him. When they reached the place, they were astounded to see a huge showroom. "Guys, this is the place". "Woah! Rahul, you're rich huh?" asked Arjun. "Not me, my uncle's rich", he replied. "Haha, come on everyone", said Arjun and walked in with his mother. Rahul introduced them to his uncle, "Uncle this is my family, show them your best designs. The wedding should be beautiful". "I'll do that son, please follow me". His uncle showed them the designers. Everyone was checking out and selecting dresses while Rahul was watching them. He then got a text on his phone which said, "I found your dress". He looked at Disha who was already looking at him. She lifted a dark blue sherwani and asked him to try it. He took it with a smile and joined the others who were trying out their outfits. The girls picked dresses for their guys, except for Kunal who was waiting for a Whatsapp reply after sending his girlfriend pictures of different dresses. Meanwhile, Karan was confused and that's when Shanti stepped in with a dark red sherwani for him. "Beta, I think this will suit you. Why don't you try it out?" Suddenly his eyes became watery with happiness. "Ma..." "I'm your mother dear. Come on go try it". He smiled at her and went to check it out. It was a perfect fit as it was a mother's choice. Mother's know what's best for their children and so the same happened with Shanti and Karan. After everyone was done, it was already night and so they decided to have dinner together and headed to a restaurant next. Arjun and Kiara were really happy. One, because it was their wedding and two, they got enough discount as the owner was Rahul's uncle.
When everything was done it was already past twelve. They were all tired but not Arjun and Kiara. After reaching home, Kiara called Arjun who had laid down to sleep. He picked up her call, "Hello" "Arjun..." "That's me". "I know...what are you doing?" "At 1 am? I was thinking about dancing". "Or me?" "Why would I think about you, Kiara. Let me sleep, I'll call you tomorrow, okay?" "Not okay, I wanna talk. Just four more days and we're getting married". "Can't you wait until then?" "I don't think I can. Let's make it day after tomorrow?" "Kiara we can't change the dates. Control yourself and go to sleep, it's already late, I'm tired". "No, you're not. Tell me the truth Arjun, are you thinking about me?" He smiled, he was thinking about her 24x7 after their wedding was fixed, "No". "Liar..." "Kiara...I love you". "I love you too. Arjun...." "What?" "Can you give me something now?" "What?" "Um...that". "What is that?" "You know what I'm talking about. Actually, it should be the other way around but I know you won't ask me to give it to you, please Arjun. Just one so that I can sleep peacefully". "Oh! Now I get it, you want a kiss right?" "Um..." "Ask me and I will, don't be shy, go on". "Arjun...", she covered her face with a pillow even though there was nobody in the room. She was feeling shy just as he said, "okay good night..." "Kiara? You don't want it?" "Good night". "Haha...good night", he said and cut the call. They were both hugging a pillow near to their heart thinking about the wedding. It was a few days after and they couldn't sleep all night.
The next day morning when Arjun sat for breakfast his mother noticed an unusual smile. "Arjun" "Ma?" "I'm happy for you beta". He smiled at her. "She's a good girl and has a good family" ."Yes, I'm lucky Ma. Thanks to you for finding the girl I fell in love with. Not everyone gets that lucky". "Our choices have always been the same and I know what's right for you". "Ma, can we keep the wedding day after tomorrow? Is that possible?" "Why? Are you in a hurry?" asked Shanti and began laughing. "Not funny Ma. What difference does it make?" "It does beta. You'll know everything when its time for your children to be married". "That's gonna take ages and I know what you're gonna say next Ma. You will don't worry", he said and had his breakfast. He said what was in her mind, the thought that every Indian mother keeps saying after their child is ready to get married, "I'm old now. I don't know how long I'll be there for you, to see your grandchildren". She swayed her hands over his hairs and thanked God a million times from her heart for giving her a child, like Arjun. Now there weren't many days were for the wedding, in fact, the wedding bells were already ringing. It was around the corner.
