chapter 5

As Aditi was about to enter the changing room, someone gently grabbed her hand and pulled her aside. She was taken by surprise but immediately relaxed when she realized it was Aman. They were alone in the secluded area near the changing room, far from the bustling crowd. The isolation gave them a brief, precious moment to themselves.Aman wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tightly from behind. Aditi leaned back into his embrace, resting her head on his chest as she felt his strong arms enveloping her. The world outside seemed to fade away. She could hear his heartbeat, strong and steady, and placed her hand over his heart, feeling the rapid thudding beneath her palm."Adu, after seeing you in this outfit, I think I’ve fallen in love with you all over again," Aman whispered in her ear, his voice soft and tender as he gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear.Aditi didn’t respond with words, but her heart raced, and her cheeks flushed with warmth. She felt a fluttering sensation in her stomach, like butterflies dancing inside her. Unable to contain her shyness, she buried her face deeper into his chest, hiding her smile.Aman chuckled, sensing her reaction. "You’re even more beautiful when you blush," he murmured, his voice full of affection. "After seeing you like this, I don’t think I can wait even one more minute for our wedding."He slowly pulled her back just enough to gaze into her face, now glowing with a deep red blush. His eyes lingered on her soft, pink lips, and as he leaned in closer, he whispered, "Don’t you feel the same way, Adu?"They were both completely lost in the moment. Aditi closed her eyes, her heart pounding as Aman drew nearer. The air between them was thick with anticipation. But just as their lips were about to meet, a voice called out, breaking the spell."Aman! Where are you, son? Come here!" It was her father’s voice, cutting through their private moment.Aman sighed, pulling back reluctantly, and called out, "Coming, Daddy!" He looked at Aditi with a mix of frustration and amusement, their shared moment interrupted. They exchanged a glance and then burst into laughter, the tension dissolving into shared joy."Go and change," Aman said, still smiling. But as Aditi turned to leave, he leaned in close again and whispered playfully in her ear, "I’ll be waiting for that kiss."Without hesitation, Aditi suddenly spun around, surprising him with a quick, playful kiss on his cheek. Before Aman could react, she giggled and darted off toward the changing room, leaving him standing there, smiling like a love-struck fool.In that brief, stolen moment, surrounded by the promise of their future together, they had found something even more precious—each other’s unwavering love and the joy of simply being together.