"Meera, tum abhi tak taiyar nhi Hui . Wo log aate hi honge." Said Mrs shekhawat entering Meera's room.
Meera upon hearing her mother's voice, turned towards her mother . Clad in a red suit , Meera was a sight to behold. Her hands cladded in bangles while small matching earrings adorned her . No heavy jewellery while soft makeup enhanced her facial features. Half hair pinned back while small curls and baby hairs framed her face , giving her a ethereal look . Simple yet exquisite, Meera radiated beauty.
Mrs shekhawat took in the sight of Meera, her emotions all over the place. Seeing her daughter so grown up , ready for something huge , made her chest tighten. Meera sensing her mother lost in her thoughts, asked
Meera- Kya hua maa. ?
Mrs shekhawat - Kuch nahi beta . Tum toh bahut khoobsurat lag rhi ho . Ekdam swarg se utari Hui apsara. Nazar na Lage hamare bache ko .
Saying this she took off evil eyes of Meera . Meera basked in her mother's affectionate gesture. Her previous nervousness eased a little still her fingers trembled. She knew she had to choose a life partner, her companion but at the moment she was anxious, so anxious that as if a heavy weight is pressing down on her heart.
Mrs shekhawat observed Meera 's every movement, her mind scrambled to pick the pieces together. She knew how overwhelming it is for a girl, to live this moment . She kept her hand on Meera 's cheek , her touch warm and gentle.
Mrs shekhawat - Gehri saans lo Meera. Itna pareshan hone ki koi jarurat nhi hai . Tumhe bas unse milna hai . Aur baki kuch mat socho bache .
Meera - Thik hu mai maa. Bas thoda nervous feel ho rha hai .
Mrs shekhawat understanding her daughter 's thoughts passed her a reassuring smile . The car's honk broke their moment , their gaze snapping to the window.
Meera's mother excused herself and went downstairs to welcome the guests.
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Yuvraj ' s pov:-
I parked the car infront of Shekhawat Villa. The white and grey theme villa stood in its glory . Getting out of the car , we proceeded towards the entrance. While my bodyguards surrounded the whole area ensuring our safety. My parents and siblings stood infront of me , , chatting excitedly, their energy infectious. And I stood at the back , my thoughts scattered and a strange feeling stirred in my heart. I honestly don't know why I am here , I do not wish to get married at this point of my life especially after the way some girl's behaviour I have come across . But life really knows how to contradict your ways . Apparently I don't have any idea what the future holds for me .
My chain of thoughts broke , listening to the opening of door . A couple came out , their hands folded in greeting and sweet smiles adorning their faces. We greeted them and was led to the living room .
Taking our seats , we sat . Introductions were exchanged and the elders got busy with talking with each other. While my siblings whispered among themselves, giggling uncontrollably disscussing God knows what .
My thoughts broke hearing soft sound of bangles and heels , snapping my gaze towards the owner .There stood a girl, clad in a red suit , her eyes cast downcast. The red colour perfectly complementing her skin tone and her hands busy holding some snacks . Some small accessories adorning her , giving her a ethereal look.
Beautiful!! All could I think how beautiful she looked even in this simple look . My heartbeat increased thinking how in a such a short span of time, she captured my attention without uttering a syllable.
I unconsciously took a deep breath and lowered my gaze from her as if coming out of a trance. My mother caressed her cheeks affectionately as if thoroughly impressed by her . My siblings gushed over her , their excitement inevitable, as if already welcoming into our family.
I couldn't tear my gaze off her . I have seen a lot of girls in my life , infact even got some open invitations also , but none had the charisma this girl has . Just after few seconds of stepping into room , she attracted all the attention towards her as if summoning a room's attention towards herself.
Ahh!! What's happening to me . I never paid this much attention to anyone , especially to a girl . And here my actions literally contradict my past experiences.Maybe I had something unusual in breakfast today . Yeah that can be the only reason I have this strange feeling.
Mom- Mujhe lagta h Anjali ji , Hume bacho ko aapas me baat karne deni chahiye.
Mrs shekhawat - Ha shi kaha aapne. Jao Meera, Avyansh ko apne garden me le kar jao.
I averted my gaze towards Meera . She nodded to her mother, stood up from her seat and gestured to me to follow her without even looking at me . Is she that shy or just nervous?? From the moment she came down , she didn't even glance at me but looked at everyone else.
We came to garden and sat on one of the benches placed under a tree, maintaining a little distance. Her gaze stuck to the front while her fingers placed on her lap. Nobody said anything for few minutes, we just sat there basking in the surroundings. My thoughts broke hearing her voice ,
Meera - So , aapka apna business hai ?
Me - Ji . Meri khud ki establish ki Hui ek company hai , "Ranawat group of industries" aur papa ki v ek company hai , wo v mai hi dekhta hu .
She didn't utter a word , after that. Her forehead creased in concentration and fingers playing with her duppata 's edge , as if hesitating to say something.
Meera - Mujhe abhi shaadi nhi karni.Mai bas apne parents ke kehne par aapse Milne ke liye taiyar Hui hu.
Me - Kyu ? Kisi aur se pyaar karti hai aap ?
I asked her , I don't know thinking about her loving someone else didn't settle well with me. Ok relax , Avyansh , no need to get all possesive over her . You just met her few minutes ago . If she somehow comes to know about your thoughts, then she will definitely think of you as a creep.
Meera - Nhi , nhi . Mujhe bas thoda time chahiye.
Me - Ha toh le lijiye na time . Jitna aapka man kare . Bas bina soche samjhe na nhi kariye . Aur waise v Meera, mujhe aap pehli Nazar me pasand aa gyi .
I directly said this looking into her eyes. Her eyes widened slightly on my words as if being liked by someone seems absurd to her.Also I didn't lie to her . I am genuinely impressed by her . My family likes her and I thought maybe I should give this proposal a chance. She is beautiful, smart , kind and what not and maybe this will work out someday.
Ok let's not lie to yourself Yuvraj. You literally got smitten by her and now only want her in your life.
Meera - Par hum toh abhi thodi der pehle mile hai . Itni jaldi mai aapko pasand v aa gyi .
Me - Ji . Aur waise bhi ,kuch seconds hi kafi hote h , kisi ka nazariya badalne ke liye . Aur Mai iss shaadi ke liye taiyar hu , agar aapki marzi ho toh.
Meera - Mujhe thoda time chahiye ye sb process karne ke liye . Sb itni jaldi jaldi ho rha hai kuch samajh nhi aa Raha hai. Aapko koi aitraaz toh nhi hai na?
Me - Ji nhi Meera. Aapko jitna time Lena hai le lijiye. Mujhe koi aitraaz nhi hai .
She went silent on my words contemplating over the proposal . Even if she doesn't agree, I definitely have some tricks up on my sleeves, no matter if it's ethical or not.
We sat there for few minutes or should I say she sat there staring at the front while I sneaked glances at her every now and then.
After few minutes , we exchanged our numbers and then got up to head inside. Walking side by side, she seems very small infront of me . Her head reaches to my shoulder only and her petite body could easily be hidden by me.
"Cute " My subconscious mind muttered.
Meera pov:-
My parents and his parents were sitting on the couch while Rudra and Vihaan - Aarohi sat side by side engrossed in the PlayStation. Seeing us walking inside , my parents stood up , their gaze roaming over my face as if to guess my decision.
They arched their eyebrow in question while I stood there, not a hint of expression on my face. I moved towards my mother and whispered in her ear.
Me - Maa, mujhe thoda waqt chahiye.
Mom - Ok beta. Jaisa tum kaho.
Mom turned towards Ranawat family , their faces beaming with happiness. I think he said yes to the proposal.
Mom- Shweta ji . Mujhe lagta hai Hume bacho ko thoda waqt Dena chahiye. Itna bada faisla itni jaldbaazi me Lena theek nhi hai .
His mother - Aap bilkul thik keh rhi hai Anjali ji . Bacho ka Jo v decision hoga , hum use call pe inform kar denge . Aur agar haa Hui , toh baat aage badhayenge.
Mom - Ji . Ye toh apne badi hi sahi baat kahi .
I released a deep breath I never knew I was holding. Both the families agreed to the ladies ' decision. Mom then invited them to have lunch, but the Ranawats politely declined.
After some chit chat , they stood up to leave . My gaze unconsciously met his , his eyes already fixed on me . I tried to give him a polite smile in order to make this look less awkward , making him pass a small nod to me in return.
At the time of their departure, I greeted his parents while his siblings pulled me into a hug , their occasional jokes easing the atmosphere. Bidding them bye , I proceeded to move towards my room , my only solace .
Laying on my bed , today's events played in my head in a loop. He seems like a good person , but is he a really what he shows or is this all a facade?
But why would he fake everything that too for me ? He was considerate, understanding and even Caring . He is successful, handsome, rich and not what? Then why would he marry me , a simple average looking girl ??
Maybe I should give this a chance? Maybe this will work out ? Or maybe I shouldn't? What if I end up messing up everything? What if the history repeats itself?
Ahh!! This is so confusing. Thinking all this , I don't know when I slept in a deep slumber. My eyes are and conscious mind shut yet somewhere in my unconscious mind , I debated over the proposal??
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