15. Engagement Party

Mahi's POV:

"Where the hell were you all this time?" Karan asked Sameer as soon as he saw him entering the practice room. It's almost 5 in the evening and he was absent since he left before lunch. He kept his face straight and ignored Karan's question.

"What's that in your hand?" Rishi pointed toward the small paper bag he held in his hand.

"You can have it if you want. I already informed Mr Mehra about the venue, it's the same place we all were discussing yesterday. I am not feeling well so we will continue our practice tomorrow." He handed the bag to Rishi and left.

"What's up with him now?" I grabbed the bag from Rishi and there were strawberry cupcakes with a small note saying "Sorry, a cupcake for another cupcake :)".

I quickly hid the note and handed the bag back to Rishi. So he did went to Nitya but I can see things didn't work out. They fight all the time but I know Sameer never wants to make her feel bad or hurt her.

I grabbed my bag and phone, saying bye to Karan and Rishi. I left the practice room and dialed Nitya's number. She picked up instantly "Hi bestie! what are you doing?"

"Just working on the manuscript of my book." She replied.

"Oh yea you will be publishing your first book by the end of this year." I remember she told me about it and I am extremely happy for her after all she has been dreaming about it for a long time.

"Yes and I am excited but facing the writer's block." She huffed, I know why that is happening.

"Take a break and everything will be alright." Whenever she is stressed this happens.

"I just got a sorry note from the cupcake bag Sameer brought. You know what was written on it? Sorry! a cupcake for another cupcake. It's okay if you both want to keep on fighting but sometimes you need to let go few mistakes of others to save the bond." I said hoping that she will understand what I am trying to say but she just hummed in response.

I sensed she didn't want to talk about this so I changed the topic as I did not want to force her. They will be back to normal after a few days like they always do. "Aparna aunty asked me to accompany Mr Jerk to his cousin's engagement party as she is busy. She also asked me to wear the dress she gifted me."

"Oh but you don't want to go right?" Of course she knows me the best.

"Yea I don't want to but she requested me and I could not deny. So now you have to help me get ready as you know I have zero knowledge about all this." I am not lying, I don't know anything about makeup and how to dress up.

"But I have to go with mom for her exhibition, I told you, remember?" Oh yes, she told me about this yesterday.

"But don't worry I will explain everything to you and you can also watch a tutorial on Youtube." She explained me everything that I just need to keep things simple, no need to overdo them.

"You remember I left my small bag with you last time we went to club. It has everything you will need so just do what I said and I am sure you will be the princess." We talked for a few more minutes before she hung up. She said it will be easy but I don't think It will be.

"So you are already here." The familiar deep voice startled me. How the hell he walks without making any noise?

"Can you not show up like a ghost every time." I turned toward him as my heartbeat was still racing due to his sudden appearance.

"No, because I like surprising you." He walked away and I rolled my eyes at his back.

We both settled in the car and reached his house. We got down together and went in. No one was there except Mukesh Kaka, the house help who also left once we came.

I was about to enter my room when his voice stopped me, "You have one hour to get ready." With that he went to his room and I went to mine.

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Kabir's POV:

I wore the beige kurta which mom chose for me. I grabbed my Omega watch from the drawer and put it on. I finished my look by spraying my favorite Burberry perfume which has a perfect balance of sandalwood and mint fragrance.

Kabir's Look

My phone started to ring and it was mom. "Yes mom."

"Kabir I forgot to tell Mahi that I kept a jewelry piece aside for her to wear for today's function. Can you please give it to her? It's on my vanity table." She started as soon as I greeted.

"Okay." I said and she hung up saying that I should take care of her.

I went to mom's room and took the box that was there where she said. It's already been an hour so she must be ready. I went toward her room and knocked.

"Please wait a minute." she said and I waited but even after a few minutes when she didn't open I again knocked.

"Ahh I am stuck. Can you wait a little more please?" She replied in frustration. What is wrong with her? I thought.

"If you need help I can help." I said unsurely.

"Okay you can help me but you need to keep your eyes closed." Her voice was so slow that I barely heard it.

"How can I help If I close my eyes?"

"Ugh Okay! You can come in but you won't laugh okay?." She asked and I agreed.

I opened the door and she turned toward me. Only I know how much I tried to control myself but It was too hard to control and I burst into laughter.

"You said that you won't laugh." She furrowed her eyebrows in anger.

"How do you expect me to not laugh when you turn yourself into a clown?" I composed myself and moved toward her.

"I don't know how to do the makeup and also can't zip this dress." She said in a small voice almost like a whisper.

"I don't think you need to do this heavy makeup. Go wash your face." I put the jewelry box on the table and she went to wash her face without arguing. She came back after cleaning her face.

"Now tell me what help you need." I asked, looking at her.

"I am unable to zip the dress." She replied and I went near her.

"Turn around and don't worry I will keep my eyes close okay." She nodded and turned her back toward me. I pulled the zip up, my eyes still closed. Her soft skin touched my finger from time to time and she shuddered a little but stood at her place without moving. Her hair smelled like vanilla and coconut.

"Done." She turned and I opened my eyes. That's when I looked at her closely she was wearing a long bottle green gown with full sleeves, her hair fell till her upper back and the same pink shade on her cheeks whenever we are this close to each other.

Mahi's Look

"You don't need a lot of makeup, just a little will do." I picked up the lip gloss and mascara from the table and handed it to her. Working in the entertainment industry made me learn all this a little and Tanya always used to tell me about her lessons from fashion academy.

"You also know all this." She asked amusingly and I chuckled.

"Yes, my profession made me learn about this a little bit." She looked at me with wide eyes but turned toward the mirror and applied the mascara and gloss.

I kept looking at the beauty in front of me. Her dark brown hair which had natural waves in them, long lashes flickering and pink lips. She struggled with her gloss and smudged it a little. My hand went toward her face thoughtlessly, wiping the smudge gloss from her bottom lip using my thumb pad.

Our eyes met and I realized what I did. Quickly taking my hand back I picked up the box and handed it to her. "Mom asked you to wear this. I will be waiting outside." I stormed out of her room, closing the door behind me.

I can hear my heartbeat in my ears, why it always increases when she looks in my eyes with that innocence it makes my mind go insane at that very moment. They are like a still ocean which can drown me anytime and I won't even mind it.

I was lost in her thoughts when she descended the stairs and once again we looked at each other. I can't describe what it is that makes me want to keep her close to me and protect her at any cost.

"Shall we?" She asked, coming closer to me and I nodded without looking away from her. I opened the car's door for her and she settled in. I went to the driver's seat and settled inside.

It took us around 45 minutes to reach there as the venue was in the outskirts of the city. She was silent all the way, only the slow music playing on the radio could be heard. The engagement was a small function as my cousin didn't want it to be something grand but that is even more good as no paparazzi will be there.

I only agreed because there won't be many people, only close family and friends and she won't feel uncomfortable. We both made our way inside, the place was open and the stage was decorated with fairy lights, bulbs and flowers.

"Bhai you are finally here." Kirti came almost running toward us and engulfed me in a hug. Kirti is my youngest cousin and the little sister of the soon-to-be-bride, Nandini.

"Yea I have to be here after all it's Nandini's engagement." She pulled back with a wide smile on her face but it dropped when she looked in Mahi's direction.

"Bhai, who is she?" She asked in confusion.

"She is.... My friend." I replied looking at Mahi and her expression changed into surprise.

"Friend or Girlfriend huh" And here she goes again this little girl never leaves a chance to tease me. Mahi's face turned a little red and she gave an awkward smile.

"Keep your thoughts in that small brain of yours. She is the daughter of mom's best friend." I pinched her nose and she smacked my shoulder.

"Okay if she is your friend then she is my friend too." She extended her hand to shake and Mahi took it with a sweet smile.

"Hi it's Kirti." She said.

"Mahi." Mahi smiled and Kirti returned her smile.

"Let's go, everyone is waiting." Kirti took Mahi with her and I followed. This girl can make friends instantly and Mahi looks comfortable.

"Thank god Kabir you remembered to come." Nandini taunted as she saw me coming. We are of the same age and we are not just cousins but also very good friends. She always complained that I remain busy and never visit her.

"How can I not come when my favorite panda is getting engaged." She made that I-don't-want-to-talk-to-you face and I chuckled.

"Congratulations" I hugged her and she hugged me back.

"This is Samarth, my fiance." I shook my hand with him and he smiled. Nandini looked at Mahi and her face looked like she was trying to remember something.

"Oh you are that guitarist of Hope4 band." She was so excited that she almost shouted.

"Ehh Yes." Mahi simply replied with a nod.

"Oh my god I am so happy to see you here. Samarth you remember her right?" Samarth nodded in agreement.

"How do you know her?" I asked confusingly and on the other hand Mahi also looked confused.

"Arey Me and Samarth went for dinner last month and he was going to propose that day, they were performing in that restaurant. When their band played the song "Tum jo aaye zindagi me baat ban gayi" he got on his knees and proposed me in front of everyone. They made our day special by playing that song as we consider it our song." She said and the happiness was evident in her eyes.

"Thank you so much for that day." Nandini said and then hugged Mahi.

"I am glad that we were able to make that day special for you." Mahi brightly smiled and I wondered if I have ever seen her with this beautiful smile before because she never smiles like this in front of me but it makes me happy to look at her like that happy.

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