XIX. Moving

Avni

First kiss, every girl's dream, I too had some dreams like a naïve little girl to my prince charming and fall in love with him. But my dreams were shattered when reality sunk in and I forgot about finding my prince charming. I did not expect that Abhi would be my prince and my first kiss would be on my engagement day and it was beyond anything I can imagine, I felt fireworks and it was amazing. I lost my first kiss to Abhi yesterday and I was still thinking about it since last night. We left after the kiss we shared and he dropped me home, I did not speak to him as I was feeling self-conscious of my decision and did not know how to act around him.

"Bitch, come out of daydreaming and help me pack," I came out of my thoughts as I heard my best friend's voice. I looked up and saw my best friend sweating like a pig.

"Why am I helping you? I am packing your clothes and you are not even touching them, I am the only one packing! And you keep staring into space!" She huffed and fell on the bed beside me.

"You ignorant pig! How many times did I help you in packing? Now it is a payback." I smirk at her. We were packing my clothes and important items as we will be leaving for Hyderabad and a venue for marriage was not fixed, and I will be working from tomorrow in Meevin's headquarters over there. She huffed at my words.

"Yah, payback. Hey, did you think of any venue for marriage, why not some destination wedding?" It piqued my interest, I looked at her for a detailed explanation, and she explained.

"Look, we will pick a place where only our family and friends can attend and we can have the reception in the city. So, we will have a simple wedding and the one you desired for an intimate and private one." she wriggled her eyebrows in a teasing way.

"Stop teasing me." I shoved her into the bed and started thinking about her suggestion. It will be a good idea to have a private event, I will not have eyes to observe my every moment, it will be good for Diya and others to have a mini-vacation away from stress and media.

"But it is not my decision alone. We should ask Abhi before deciding." At my words, Akky squealed and hugged me or rather squeezed me until I cannot breathe. She left me a moment later and I took a deep breath.

"No need to ask him, he left the wedding details to us both. So ours will be the final decision. I even have some possible venues, give me a minute." And she left me in my thoughts searching for something. I rummaged for my phone in the heaps of my clothes and found my phone, I checked for any texts or calls from a specific person but found none. I tried not to be disappointed, he may have some work or he just thought that last night was nothing. I shook my head at the negative thoughts and tried to keep positive thoughts when I heard the ping sound and saw my phone excitedly only to be deflated by seeing a message from Nihal.

Nihal: Hey, can I come to your house?

Me: Ok, do come by.

N: Thanks baby girl, will be there in 5 ;)

Me: See ya.

I sighed after texting Nihal, I can use his help and some advice from him regarding the new feeling I am getting. I do not know the feeling it was strange and overwhelming, I never felt this with anyone. I was lost in my thoughts when Akky came and jumped on the bed. I squeaked in shock and sudden intrusion.

"You scared me!" I placed my hand over my heart, which was beating so fast that I can hear its pounding in my chest.

"Sorry," she smiled sheepishly and handed me some papers that had some places listed out. I went through them and found all of them were good, and reached my expectations.

"Akky! I cannot do it. You only decide it." I threw the papers on her face and she scowled at me as if telling me. This is your wedding.

She heaved a sigh, "I will do it, why don't you tell me how you want your wedding." I thought about it and many ideas flew into my mind, I used to dream of my wedding when I was young but not now. I smiled at those thoughts; I know what my wedding should be like.

"I want a wadding like my parents, in a place which is surrounded by water and is full of greenery. I want Rudy papa to walk me to the mandap (a place where the wedding ceremony is held) and I want to wear my mom's saree and jewelry for it." I said the words with happiness in my heart; I consider that saree as my parent's blessings to me for the wedding.

"Wow, you have amazing plans and I know a place which will perfectly set for us. I will get all the details and show you," she hurried out of the room and I observed the crazy girl when she bumped into a body and was about to fall when a person caught her by the waist and pulled her towards him. I swooned at the sight. Nihal with Akky pressed to him, a remarkable sight, I took a picture of them without them noticing as they were busy staring into each other eyes. I cleared my throat to get their attention, they broke their stare and Akky was blushing as she ran out of the room and Nihal kept staring at her back.

"Wow, my both best friends in love with each other. I think I should start with giving you the warning." Nihal looked at me with raised eyebrows, and I stood in front of him with a pose that was supposed to be intimidating, "Mr. Nihal Bhatt, if you hurt my best friend I am going to skin you alive. Got it," I gave him my best glare that worked as Nihal nodded his head immediately. I smirked at him.

"Then you can start dating my friend, but you will have nearly 5 males sniffing around you," I said tauntingly knowing that her family members will never allow her to date, and Nihal paled visibly. It took me a good ten minutes to calm him, and I started asking him questions.

"So, I and Abhi talked yesterday and he did not message me! Should I be worried?" That was my first question to him.

"Baby girl, why are you fretting over this small thing? He may be busy with some work or maybe planning a surprise for you. If not he does not deserve you doll," I felt the sincerity in his words, I wished he was related to me by blood. I hugged him. I did not want to think of the last possibility

"You are coming to my wedding right, present in all the events," he chuckled at that.

"Hey, you don't need to invite me to the wedding I am your brother and I will look after the wedding from the bride's side." I felt that my heart would burst at any moment.

"Go now and help Akky." He winked at me but I stopped him before he can leave with my question. "Nihal, how many people know about my will?"

He did not look suspicious and answered, "Me, father, Anu dadi and Rudra uncle. There are chances that Vinay uncle might even know considering that Rudra uncle shares with him," and he left me with my thoughts.

Why did anyone give Abhi those papers knowing that it may damage my relationship with him? I know that any person in the family will not do that. Is this related to my parents? I have many unanswered questions, which I hope will be answered.

I was busy packing my clothes as my friend ditched me and I started to pack my clothes. When my phone rang and I answered the call without looking at the caller id.

"Hello," I said in a bored tone.

"Wow angel, I thought you will be waiting for my call and will start squealing listening to my voice. I froze listening to his voice, I was shocked that he called me; I have no words to explain the shock I felt, I did not expect him to call me.

"Hello! Avni you there," I heard his voice and snapped out of my thoughts. I want to jump and dance that he called me. I tried my best to control my inner feelings and spoke coldly.

"Yeah, I am here. Why did you call me?" I know I was being a bitch but come on it is fun to play.

"Ouch, I am hurt, princess. I did not expect this coldness from you. Is it because I was late in contacting you?" I can feel the beautiful smirk grow on his face.

"Why would I be angry at you? You didn't even cross my mind for once the whole day," all lies stupid me and my heart.

"Oh. I am sorry if I hurt you, angel." I felt bad that he was apologizing.

"No need for that, I was busy packing my clothes, and even listening to Akky made me tired," I replied which was true.

"Ok then, I will leave you to it." Then a beep sound. This insolent bastard, he cut the call without waiting for my reply and not even a goodbye. I cursed for a good five minutes and started packing everything.

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It was evening and we were leaving for the city and then to Hyderabad, my native and birthplace. I was excited for the new part of my journey but not ready to leave the past behind. I kept gazing at the house, which has been my only haven for the last 16 years; I was going to miss this place, the quietness, and the spectacular views.

"Avni, we are getting late," Akky shouted and I took a last glance at my surroundings and got into the car. We left for Mangalore, the nearest city; we will travel in the car for two hours and then board the plane. My bike and car will be moved by packers and will take a day to be at my house in Hyderabad.

I was traveling in the car with Nihal and Akky, with Nihal driving the car and Akky in the passenger seat leaving me in the back seat alone. I was lost in thoughts thinking about everything and nothing when they were having a conversation. I did not even know when I slept.

Someone was shaking me and I groggily opened my eyes to see Akky who interrupted my sleep. I rubbed my eyes with the base of my palm to remove the sleep from my eyes.

"Did we arrive?" I yawned as I did not get any sleep last night thinking of a specific blue-eyed bastard and was still feeling sleepy.

"Yes, now get down." I obeyed and got down the car to see a hotel in front of me. I looked at Akky with a question in my eyes. She handed me a key card.

"Here the key to the penthouse suite, there will be a dress waiting for you, get ready and you will get your further instructions", she backed into the car and looked at me one last time, "Have fun and see you tomorrow." She winked at me and the car roared past me. I was confused about the things happening. I checked my surroundings and understood that we were in Mangalore. I sighed and went into the hotel with my mobile and only a little money.

All were staring at me and giving me weird expressions, I can understand them. I was dressed in a torn jeans and a simple tank top, to have a comfortable journey. How can I expect that I will be going to a 5-star hotel? I got into the elevator and gave the suite name to the operator, he gave me once over and at my raised brows, and he pressed a floor number.

These people always judging others by their clothes. I looked at the mirror on the elevator and got shocked. My hair was like a bird's nest and there was drool near my chin, I cleaned it with my face, and my cheeks flushed in embarrassment. I am going to kill Akky for not telling me about my appearances. I got down the elevator and went into the suite that occupied the entire floor. I went inside and met with silence, but there were flowers everywhere. Rose petals on the floor are arranged in a path and I followed it feeling excited. It led me into a bedroom.

On the bed, there was a beautiful dress placed, it was cream-colored with black lace. It fits my category and instantly fell in love with it along with a matching pair of footwear. A small note placed along with a bouquet with my favorite white roses. I took the note and read it.

"I know you are an angel, my angel to be specific. I know you will look like an angel in that dress, so take a bath and change into the dress. And the white roses because of our friendship and new forming relation. Your further instructions await near the dressing table of the closet. And I am not a stalker; I am your husband to be."

I smiled after reading the small note, took a shower, and changed into the dress. I went near the dressing table and found a note on the mirror. I plucked it out and started reading it.

"I wish I can see you in that beautiful dress, but I can tonight. So, you will have everything you need over here. There will be a car waiting and I am waiting near the place and am excited to show you this."

I shook my head at that, applied minimal makeup, and straightened my hair. I placed my bracelet over my right hand and nodded at my reflection satisfied. I left the room with the small wallet in my hand and got into the elevator, I reached the ground floor and handed the keycard to the reception. I found a car waiting; I went near him and gave him my name. I got into the car and found a blindfold along with a note.

"So wear it, so you can enjoy the surprise and leave everything you carry in the car. I will be waiting for you."

I wanted to cheat but I placed the blindfold nevertheless, after an hour journey the car came to a stop and the door beside me opened.

"Give me your hand angel," I heard his voice and lifted my hand. He took hold of my hand and I got down slowly. He made me walk a few feet and he came back beside me.

"I hope you loved this surprise," I felt his breath on my neck but ignored it. He slowly removed the blindfold and I slowly blinked my eyes only to gasp in shock.

A beach with a beautiful sunset.

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Heya guys,

How are you all? Everything good I hope.

And your update after 10 days. Hope you remembered the last scene.

And a date!!! My Abhi is really romantic.

Something more romantic in next chapter, hope you guys are excited for it like me.

And Akky and Nihal? Something is brewing between them. Do you guys like their pair?

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