“Kittu no meeting today, today its all about you” says dadi holding a thali.
“ya dadi I rescheduled as soon as I found out, what time is it?”
“It’s approaching 12pm now hurry go get dressed or we will miss the aarti.
“you know I’m not religious much but for you anything..”
“That’s like my sweet Kittu Bittu” she gently pulls his cheek
“areey dadi the name has to stop and especially tonight”
“ok fine but just for tonight.. otherwise it stays”
“ok” he says sweetly putting his arm around her. They shared a strong bond, dadi is the mum he never had.
“Wow baby you looking stunning” said Gauri catching a glimpse of Naira as she enters the room. Naira had a sari on, her hair was out a little curly at the ends, her makeup was simple except her lipstick was a lovely pink colour making her smile more vibrant.
“I’m in a sari it’s not too much na?” I mean I like western but I prefer traditional wear, I hope its not lame” Gauri goes over to her and takes her kajal box, she takes a little on her finger.
“you look perfect, kisi ki buri nazar lage meri didi ko” she presses her finger behind Naira’s ear.
“thanks for borrowing me this sari and everything. I..”
“yaar stop apologising you know na I don’t like it.. be at ease what’s mine is yours” Naira smiles.
“ok I will shut up, but why are you wearing such a simple salvar..”
“i’m not important her.. I’m only coming with you to keep you company bas I want you to have a great day its your birth..”
“no.. no don’t mention my birthday there to anyone its my request” Gauri rolls her eyes
“fine” That was one thing that annoyed her about Naira, she never wanted to make anything in her life special or a big deal, but then she too understood where she had the best childhood, Naira had the worst, she didn’t want to push her too much.
“chal let’s get a photo together, in this purple and white net sari you are looking better than me, and blouse sleeveless blouse you hottie, seriously even I don’t look this good In this one..
“chup and smile for camera” They stand in front of the camera and take a selfie.
“let me see.. wow I’m making this my wallpaper on my new phone” said Naira with excitement in her voice.
“let me see” both girls look into the screen. Naira watches as her best friend admires their photo she puts a hand on her shoulder
“seriously your family really didn’t need to buy me such an expensive gift Gauri I..
“Naira how nicely your birthday is going don’t spoil the mood by saying such things yaar” she whinges.
“ok fine.. is that the time? we better hurry” Gauri nods and they both leave for Kartik’s party.
*
The guest house hall is full with many people, everyone came in and greeted Kartik and dadi along with Preeti who was at his side. Dadi looks around,
“Dadi everyone is here, shall we cut the cake?” says Kartik sweetly he is in a white blazer with a black tie.
“hmm?”
“dadi its getting late we should cut the cake before Siya goes to bed na?” says Preeti pointing to her sister who is holding Siya.
“Just five minutes?” she replies. Preeti sighs ‘who is she waiting for anyways’ Kartik shrugs his shoulders. “I don’t know…” he walks off away from her.
