Chapter 18

Nandini's POV:

I was inside of a famous designer's shop with my friends. We were here to bought our outfit for the upcoming event.

"We need to look classy." Aliya said.

"Well u are the model so best of luck." Navya said.

"We all have to look classy." Shina said.

"Well for the sake of our dates. I could have gone there with my shorts and top if I could." Mukti said.

"Come on, Girls how about it?" I said showing them a black long gown.

"Naah. It's ur special day and there will be many wearing black so no." Aliya said.

"Ok. How about this off-white?"

"Too dull for you." Shina said.

"How about this sea green?"

"U just wore sea green in ur engagement." Navya said.

"This purple?"

"Eww what is wrong with you? It's too light. Ur hotel have lights u don't have to dress like a light." Mukti said with disgust.

"Then what to do?" I sighed, tiredly.

"You need a dress that will match ur engagement ring. For that the best choice is red but that will match ur wedding dress, white is not an option." Aliya said searching for gowns from the stand.

"Speaking of marriage, what are you going to do about the wedding dress?" Navya asked.

"After the event that will be the first thing to do and he is up for surprises.." I said with a smirk.

"I kind of have an idea and trust me he won't be so pleased." Shina said.

"Don't worry. She will please him differently." Mukti said with a naughty grin. The saleslady behind us cleared her throat.

"Shut up" I whisper yelled at her and she laughed.

"Here! here! try it on!" Aliya shouted excitedly throwing the dress on me and pushed me inside of the trial room.

I tried it on and loved it instantly. I came out and they squealed..

"This is perfect." Navya shouted happily.

"It looks good with ur ring" Aliya said with a wide grin.

"Then it's final." I said and they nodded eagerly.

***

"I don't know anything Samuel. I need everything perfect. I want to check everything but I have to go there with Manik. I am trusting you with this. Please make sure everything is perfect." Yeah it's the day and I was panicking, totally.

"You know I will do my best. Don't panic just relax and get ready. It's ur day and u need to look beautiful." Samuel said.

"I am having this sick feeling that something is going to be wrong."

"Well u have that feeling before every big event in our hotels." He said and I rolled my eyes.

"Fine! Now go and work." I snapped and cut the call. Just hope everything will be perfect.

I got ready in that dress. It was a beautiful golden gown. It had some lace work with a belt and hugged my body perfectly.

I wanted to make a bun but Manik loves my hair down so I just curl them a bit. And I used much make-up. Not caked up but gorgeous one.

I put on my silver stilettos. I looked at my ring and sighed. Flashing this ring would be enough for them to know the big news.

Manik massaged me to come down. I looked at the mirror last time and went out of the house. He was standing there with a black suit looking handsome.

"You are looking gorgeous Darling." He said with a smile.

"Well I will have a Greek God beside me so I guess I have to." I said with a wide grin..

He laughed, "Let's go." He hold my hand and the driver opened the door for us.

"Srsly a limo!" I said when the driver started to drive.

"Our entry have to be grand. Are you nervous." He said looking at my fidgeting fingers.

"Very! I am feeling like a meat and the media as sharks."

"Have some champagne. It will help you and we don't have to answer their any question. The only thing they are going to get is our engagement news." He said handing me the champagne glass.

"Ah. Then I guess they are going to starve." I said and we laughed.

"You ready?"

"I don't know." I said looking outside as the reporters were already going crazy.

"Just trust me." he said and got outside he gave me his hand. I took it and came out beside him.. We walked towards the hotel and poses for photos. They saw my ring and started their question.

"Isn't it The Ruby in her ring that u won in an auction?"

"She is wearing it on her ring finger!"

"Do we have new love birds in town?"

"It is very precious Ruby and u once said it's for the special lady in ur life. Should we guess Miss Murthy is the special lady."

"Well My fiancée is definitely very special." He said looking at me lovingly with a smile and I could not resist and gave him the same look.

"Have a good time." He said and we walked inside of the hotel ignoring their wave of questions.

"Welcome welcome, u both are looking perfect." Samuel said with his overly exciting voice.

"How is everything?" I asked and he huffed.

"Everything is fine. U just enjoy." He said and went away.

Everyone was walking here and there examining the diamonds and jewelries outside of the boundaries.

When people started to notice us, they came and talk to us about many things. My dad looked to happy. Of course he got someone to take over his fortune.

"Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this event. Today is very important for both Malhotras and Murthys. We are very happy to announce the engagement of our children. They are going to get married three months later. Your blessings are needed." My dad announced and everyone started whispering and clapping.

"After their marriage, Murthy hotels will be handle by Manik. He added and they all continue clapping.

" ur father seems really excited." Manik whispered.

"Of course, he got a male to handle his sh! ts." I said bitterly.

"I wonder what will happen when I would hand over the hotels to you. He will surely have a heart attack." He said.

"He might end up trapped in coma." I said with a sick smile. I know it's pathetic to talk about your father like this but he left me no choice.

Everyone started again come towards us and our parents to congratulate us. I met with all their partners and clients. I was looking for any fault to handle it but everything went smoothly.

"Oh! VIP Couple, don't have time for their friends." Cabir taunted holding Navya in his arms.

"U all are looking good." I said and they laugh.

"Changing the topic! U know what we had to face outside." Abhi said.

"What?!" I asked thinking about some management fault.

"The media is going crazy outside." Dhruv said.

"They were asking us about you. They became mad after seeing Aliya with Dhruv." Arya said.

"Well I think we all are going to have pretty bad days from tomorrow." Navya said with a frown.

"They are not gonna leave us anytime soon." Shina said.

"Well they follow me from the beginning so it's not a problem for me." Aliya shrugged.

"Come on girls let's see the diamonds." Mukti said and all the girls followed her, dragging their partner.

"We are going to be followed the most." Manik said and I nodded.

" How about u move in with me?" He said and looked at him.

"We are practically neighbours."

"So? I want you with me in my house. In that way we can face everything together." He said and I awwed.

"Aww u are too cute."

"Don't call me that. Now it's a yes or no." He asked impatiently.

"Fine! Otherwise u are gonna kidnap me, I know." I said annoyed. He just gave me a smile.

"Congratulation, Mr. Malhotra." Someone said behind me and I froze.