The Miracle We Met

Chapter 24 - Finally on Wedding Day

"Hello Arushi!!"
Chanyeol said as soon as he picked up the phone.

"Hello Chanyeol??"

"Sorry, isn't it Arushi's number?" He got confused with the different voice.

"Yes!! It is..I'm Navi, her friend. We have met earlier"

"Yes yes!! I remember. How are you?"

"I'm good. Actually I would like to invite you on my wedding. It's  in the next week, in Pune."

"Thank you so much for considering me but..."

"Yes!! I know that you are quite busy with your schedule but still if you can make some time and come along. Not for me..for Arushi.. she will be the happiest after seeing you. She won't say but she will be. After all..you made her laugh after so many days. So please..."

"I can't promise you. But I will try. How can I contact you? Because I think it will be a surprise for her."

"Yes!! I'm saving your number in my phone and will text you. Later I will forward Rakhi and Manisha's number so that you can be in touch with them."

"That's really nice of you. Really thanks a lot."

"Ohk then I hope we will meet soon. Bye"

Navi hang up the phone. Quickly saved Chanyeol's number in her phone.

"Delete his number from call details too." Rakhi reminded.

And so Navi deleted.
I was back to our car by then. Navi handed me my phone, clearing all evidences.

"Let's go now" Rakhi said. We sat and went to airport.

Next few days, we were busy with our shoppings, what we are going to wear for which occasions, which accessories, our make up and everything.

No one told me about that call. Chanyeol too remained ignorant. Everyone even Shakti, Rakhi's fiance and Deep, Manisha's fiance, were also knowing as they were also joining us to attend the marriage.

In the evening, one day before our departure, Chanyeol called,
"Why are you not inviting me? I will surely make some time out from my schedule to come there."

"No need to give me false hope. I know you are never going to come. I will record everything and will send you don't worry." I said while packing my bag.

"But still" He said again, "Ohk what are you going to wear that day?"

"Of course Saree, our traditional Indian dress" I replied.

"I want to see you in Saree for real, from front." He said suddenly.

"What" I paused for a moment.

"Ignore me. Have a save journey tomorrow. Remember to call your parents and me, once you are landed, alright" He instructed.

"Okay, sure. Bye. Good night"

"By the way, Chanyeol, listen..."

"Yes.."

"Your song "Yours" is beautiful..I'm really loving it."

There was a pause for a second again.

"Thank you..so you are finally appreciating me.."
He said with a smile, at least I can imagine that much.

"I always appreciate your music.." I said after a thought.

"Why only music you appreciate??" He asked.

'What does he mean to say..what else I should appreciate. What I should say now'

"Good night Chanyeol" I ended our conversation.

Next day in the morning, we five took our flight and reached Pune. Next we needed a taxi to reach Alibagh, which was the venue for the wedding. It was 3 hrs journey again.

But at airport, all four of them where talking like they were hiding something from me. They were acting really suspicious. They were discussing something, I asked them but they didn't reply positively. I ignored them too.

As soon as we booked a cab, Shakti and Deep said that they have got a message from Navi to receive one of her relative from airport. That person flight was going to land but it would take some time..So they said that we should go first. They will come afterward.

Rakhi and Manisha said okay to them. I sat in the car and we were on our way soon.

We 3 slept in the car. Our time passed so fast.

Soon we reached Navi's hotel. It was 12 noon by then. We were welcomed heartily. There was no doubt, everything was so grand and lavish. Everyone was busy as it was the wedding day. It was a beach wedding, we all were excited for that.

We were searching our bride and found her in the garden, on the floor, dancing. As soon as she saw, she took us with her on the floor. We danced together for nearly next 2 hours. We were so tired but still I don't know from where we got the energy to dance.

Next we had some lunch, and started gossiping with Navi in her room. When she was called for the rasm, we came to our room. We had a good sleep after that. At nearly 4:30pm, someone knocked our door and said that we should start getting ready. Everyone will leave for beach at 6pm.

I asked Rakhi and Manisha, whether Shakti & Deep are back. They said yes, they are taking rest. They will meet us downstairs, once we are ready.

We started putting make ups and finally our clothes. Mine was a peach coloured embroidered net saree. I was struggling with the saree untill they helped me out. Next, they had a good debate over my hairs.. finally they said to make a simple bun. With some accessories, I was all ready. In fact, we three were ready.

Rakhi & Manisha started getting calls from Shakti and Deep..they were ready and waiting for us in the reception area. It was already 6:30pm, most of them had left for venue. We were all late.

We locked our room and reached near reception area through lift.

Deep and Shakti were already standing there in sherwani..

As we were approaching near them, I found one more guy standing with them. He was in the black suit, of course it seems costly. But who was that...

Suddenly he turned around and smiled at me..

"Chanyeol....."