Written in stars (Discontinued)

Party

A/N: Sorry if there is any mistake. I'm unlucky to get flu again this winter T_T. Next update on 29th Dec

Advay stood with his father at the front of the gate, welcoming the guests while Ayi, Veer, Sheekha and Chandhini were busy mingling with guests. He had a smile on his face as he folded his hand for the nth time to a guest in the traditional Hindu gesture. He couldn't help but wonder if his mother had invited whole of Mumbai. 

Khushi kept Chandhini with her as she talked with all the society matrons. Many of these women had met Chandhini in past but today Khushi's aim was to establish Chandhini's role as a daughter in law of this home. She was Advay's wife and she wanted to let everyone be clear on this point. 

Chandhini smiled as she chatted with the aunties and tried to dodge the questions about ''good news.'' she knew that it was an expected question after all they've been married for a long time but still she wished that people wouldn't ask about such private matters.

Khushi was about to help her first time when the question was asked but when she saw that Chandhini was able to maturely handle the questions, then she let her answer. 

After some time, Khushi quietly excused themselves and went with Chandhini toward Arnav. In low tones, she instructed Chandini to stay with Advay from now onward.

Chandhini frowned but didn't question ayi. 

When Arnav saw them, he smiled and looped an arm around Chandhini,' my beta is looking beautiful today.'

Advay looked toward Chandhini and then, looked away.

Chandhini smiled,' thank you, baba.'

Arnav moved his arm away from Chandhini's shoulder as another guest came. They all greeted him and then, casually chatted for few minutes before the guest went toward other guests.

Arnav looked toward Khushi and said,' I think that most of the guests are already here.'

Khushi nodded,' yes, I think that almost everyone we invited has turned up.'

Arnav nodded,' yeah, I think so too.'

Khushi,' advay, chandhini, you two go and mingle with guests.' she quietly passed a look to Chandhini who remembered ayi's instruction to stay with Advay all the time. 

Khushi turned and called one of the passing waiters and picked up few snacks and passed them to Arnav.

Chandhini and Advay looked at them and then, at each other with smiles and left toward the guests.

Chandhini watched Advay work his magic as he spoke to guests. It seemed like that be it Delhi or Mumbai, he knew the people present. Initially she stayed quiet feeling anxious but Advay would casually include her in discussions and slowly chandhini somewhat relaxed.

 But still, she felt extremely self conscious of how people would think about them as a couple. She repeatedly try to tell herself that it was her imagination but soon she realised that it wasn't all in her head. After their wedding reception and parties, this was the first time in years that they had appeared together in Mumbai's society. 

Advay saw it happening and reached forward and held Chandhini's hand in his own; ignoring the surprised looks on the faces of people to whom they were talking and whispered in her ear,' do you think that if I kept whispering in your ear, Madhu aunty would faint?'

Chandhini who initially felt surprised and self conscious about Advay holding her hand and bending so close to her ear, couldn't help but giggle a little at his words. Suddenly, her world set itself straight. she looked toward the aunty and then, quickly away, her eyes now sparkling with laughter.