Mischievous Eyes

Chapter 11 - Po Po

Mumbai

“ Happy 21st Birthday Kalpu !!! “ Pakhi said happily as she opened Kalpi’s bedroom door with a cupcake in her hand, Kalpi smiled and got up, “ thank you Pakhi “ Kalpi said as she hugged her, “ now make a with and blow the candle “ Pakhi said, Kalpi closed her eyes and then blew the candle “ yehhh “ Pakhi said as she clapped happily, Kalpi broke the cupcake into two and gave one half to Pakhi “ Hmmmmm……love Red Velvet “ Pakhi mourned as she ate her cake happily, “ true…and with the cream cheese frosting…heaven !!! “ Kalpi said as she eat deliciously, “ so you excited for today night ? “ Pakhi asked. Kalpi looked at Pakhi and just nodded “ you don’t look happy, “ Pakhi said, “ I am happy…it’s just so sudden “ Kalpi said, “ I know…but don’t worry I know you can do it “ Pakhi said hugging Kalpi, “ thank you Pakhi “ Kalpi said, “ chal..maa and papa are waiting for you “ Pakhi said as she got up form Kalpi’s bed while pulling her up. Kalpi and Pakhi made their way downstairs, “ Happy Birthday Beti !!!! “ Sarita said and pulled Kalpi into a hug, “ Thank’s maa…love you “ Kalpi said, “ Happy Birthday my Maharani “ Balraj said, “ thanks papa….love you “ Kalpi said hugging her dad tightly.

“ You ready for today night ? “ Sammy said as he leaned against Raghav’s room doorframe. Raghav stopped typing on his laptop and looked up, “ your engagement ? what did you forget already ? “ Sammy teased as walked into the room and closed the door. “I know…and no I did not forget it “ Raghav said, and looked back at his laptop and kept on typing. Just then Gauri walked into the room “ Raghav…what do think of this ? “ Gauri asked as she held up a black kurta with a purplish vest, “ It is for dad ? “ Raghav asked, “ no silly, it’s for you “ Gauri said happily, “ Mom……” Raghav started and he rubbed his temples, Sammy just chuckled as he was enjoying this torture that Raghav was going through, “ yes….” Gauri said as she hung the suit, “ you wanted something… ? “ Gauri asked as she turned and looked at him, “ no…no…nothing “ Raghav said, as he looked at the suit “ good…be ready by 7 “ Gauri said and walked out, Sammy looked back at Raghav “ just go Sam “ Raghav said, “ ok “ Sammy said and left. As soon as the door clicked close, Raghav shut his laptop and looked at the suit, and blew out a deep breath, “today is the day…..“ Raghav whispered to himself and laid back down and closed his eyes.

“ You look beautiful Kalpu “ Pakhi said, “ Thanks “ Kalpi replied and looked at herself in the mirror, Kalpi wore a white lehenga with a dark pink choli , taking a deep breath and letting it out “ well this is it “ Kalpi thought as he looked at herself for one last time before she headed out. Raghav took a look around, they were in the Jadhav Villa, where the party was being held “ you ok  ? “ Sammy asked, “ yeah…I’m fine “  Raghav replied, just then Kalpi came down the steps and Raghav thought that he would just die right then and there. Kalpi glided down the steps elegantly with a smile on her face, “ ahhh…there is my beautiful Maharani “ Balraj said as he hugged her, Kalpi smiled and giggled “ come I want you to meet some people “ Balraj said as he led her to a group of men. Raghav watched as how Kalpi interacted with everyone, she was so poised and elegant all thought out, “ She’s stunning naa ? She already acts like a Singhania, confidant yet elegant “ Vikram said as he stood beside Raghav and smiled, “ dad, do you really think I can do this ? what if she is not happy ? “ Raghav asked as his eyes never left Kalpi. Vikram smiled and clapped his hand on his shoulder “ not everyone is perfect beta, we all make mistakes, we are human. But that does not mean we should not learn from our mistakes. Don’t worry, start learning and don’t give up “ Vikram said and walked away. Kalpi looked at Raghav and then looked back and smiled at the lady in front of her “ Balraj I must say your daughter is very talented. I watched your performance that day beti…….fabulous !! “ the lady said, “ thank you “ Kalpi replied politely.