*Priya Pov*
“So how are you Mrs.Desai?” Raji asked when we walked near her.
“Please stop it Raji.” I replied pleading her.
“Then come and get yourself some Mehendi design.” She said moving a little.
“Do I have to?” I asked her frowning.
“Please!” She replied and I nodded sitting beside her.
“Simple one please.” I said and the designer nodded smiling.
“So how are you feeling?” I asked her after it is over.
“Well actually bored. At the first one I was little excited to know what will happen in next ritual but now it is normal.” She replied and I nodded at her.
“Did you even love him?” I asked her frowning.
“What? No way! Eww..” She replied.
“No need to act.” I said rolling my eyes.
“Maybe he was my first crush and all but that’s all. We even led the married life with just that crush and it was so boring. I got attracted to another and when I confessed that he decided we need to get divorced.” She said and I nodded.
“You are getting married to the guy you got attracted?” I asked her and she nodded.
“I know he is boring and all but I don’t think he is that with you.” She said and I smiled at her.
“Do you know I too went through these rituals?” I asked her.
“Really? I don’t know!” She replied.
“Well except the rituals on the Mandap though.” I said and explained her.
“Wow! Now I can understand why you are still not with him immediately. But I hope he is really trying.” She said frowning.
“He is! And that is really shocking because I never expected that. But the flashback is really pulling me back.” I said looking at him who sat with all other men completely bored.
“Means in the end because of me.” She said sighing.
“Actually it was never because of you. I mean you don’t know me and you said all that but he knows me and we were even dating then he should have said anything to you. I know and can understand the reasons but still.” I said and she nodded understanding.
“Priya! I am bored.” He said walking towards me.
“There is no surprise in that. You should be named as bore.” Raji said rolling her eyes.
“If you don’t stop the taunts then I will pour water on that Mehandi.” He threatened her.
“If you do that then I will cover your face with my hands. I am sure everyone would love to see your red face.” She said smirking.
“Will you both stop it?” I asked them and got up.
“I need water.” I said looking at him and showed my hands.
“Oh ok!” He said and we both walked towards the water section.
“Here!” He said placing the cup near my mouth.
“What a great husband you are Mr.Desai? Taking care of your wife and all.” I said teasingly.
“Well everyone should do it. Anyway did you write my name in that?” he asked in such a serious tone that I just stared at him.
“Chill! I am just joking.” He said smiling.
“Did you felt that?” I asked him looking around.
“What?” he asked confused.
“Earthquake!” I replied and he glared at me.
“You shouldn’t joke like that Mr.Desai.” I added smiling.
“Just two more days and we will have to leave from here.” He said sighing.
“Shall I go and ask Raji to postpone her marriage for one month?” I asked him and he just rolled his eyes.
“Priya! Tomorrow you have to dance.” Raji said walking towards me.
“What? No!” I replied shaking my head.
“Please! Bharghav don’t dance so atleast you do it.” She said pleading.
“I can’t do solo.” I said hoping she will leave.
“Don’t worry! I will find a partner for you.” She said and left.
“You danced with me that day right?” I asked turning to look at him who already has a big frown.
“Yeah! But I didn’t do it properly.” He replied and I nodded at him.
At night when I was about to drift off into sleep, I felt him sitting on my bed.
“What?” I asked him getting up.
“I don’t want you to dance with anyone else.” He replied placing his hand on my cheek.
“It’s just a dance.” I said smiling.
“Do you remember when I told you in the beginning that I am very possessive?” He asked and I nodded gulping.
“I don’t want you to.” He said placing his forehead on mine.
“Ok! Now go to your bed.” I said sighing.
“Good night!” He said and went to his bed.
“So you are not going to dance?” Raji asked the next day when I walked towards her.
“No!” I replied smiling.
“Hmmm…” She said sighing and we both watched all the performances.
Then everyone just walked towards the dance floor and started dancing generally. I got suddenly pushed with someone holding my shoulders.
“What the..” I stopped when I felt all too familiar hands around my waist.
“You could have brought me here like normal people.” I said turning around.
“Were you terrified?” he asked smiling.
“No! But you would have got a slap for sure.” I replied and he frowned pulling me completely near to him.
We both slowly danced staring at each other and then I felt few stares on us. I looked around to see few people looking at us in complete shock.
“Why are they looking at us like that?” I asked him frowning.
“Like Raji said I don’t do dancing.” He replied.
“This is your second time.” I stated and he nodded.
“Wow!” I said amazed and just smiled at him.
He stopped smiling and just stared at me making me stare at him back again.
“Did you forgive me and trust me now?” he suddenly asked.
I looked around and then glancing at him said “Yes! I don’t know why but I trust you.”
“Thank you!” he said hugging me.
“People are watching.” I said trying to release myself.
“Let them!” He said and I hugged him back.
Next day I got sad because this is the last day and we have to return back. I waved at Raji when she was about to leave but she walked towards us.
“What is this Bharghav? There are no tears in your eyes.” She asked shaking her head.
“I know I should have got some happy tears already.” He said back.
She hugged him and then hugged me saying “You both look great together.”
“I know!” He said smiling.
“And that is just because Priya is beside you. So don’t take the credit.” She said rolling her eyes.
Then she left happily. I sighed and started walking towards the resort to pack my bags as we have to leave early in the morning.
“Wait!” he said before I could open the door.
“What?” I asked him.
“Close your eyes.” He replied.
“What?” I asked him again.
“Close!” he replied making me close them.
“Just hold my hand and walk with me.” He said holding my hand.
“Now open them.” He said leaving my eyes.
I opened them to see he is not there infront of me and then I glanced down to see him kneeling infront of me.
“Woah!” I said stepping back patting my back.
“What is it?” I asked him frowning.
“Just keep quiet and listen to me.” He replied.
I nodded looking around to see few candles and the table set with dinner along with flowers.
“I love you Priya.” He said and I looked at him in shock.
“You love me?” I asked him shocked.
“Yes! Now keep quiet and listen.” He replied and I nodded.
“I know we started dating because I felt comfortable with you but I felt the attraction for you increasing day by day. When we had our dinner at the park, I felt like so happy. And then when you surprised me with the dinner for first month anniversary. I wanted to try something for the first time just for you. Take it the planning of dinner or dance or anything. That day when you came to my house I so wished that my Mom and Raji were not there at my house that day. I know I proposed to you generally already before.” He said digging something from his pocket.
He opened the small box with a ring in it and said “Will you marry me Priya? Because I don’t want to dance with anyone else other than you in my life.”
I laughed with tears hearing that and said “I love you.”
“And?” he asked looking at me.
“I too want you to dance only with me in your life.” I replied and he got up placing the ring on my finger.
“I love you so much. But I can understand your surprise as I never told you that right.” He said and I nodded at him.
I pulled him and placed my lips on his. He hugged me kissing back and I hugged him tightly.
“I love you so much too.” I said placing my head on his shoulder.
“Let’s have dinner.” He said and we both had an amazing dinner.
Later at night we both lay down on our own beds and started at each other. He cleared his throat and said “Let’s get married soon.”
“After few months they all will have holidays. Why don’t we get married then?” I asked him and he nodded.
“I need to inform everyone.” I said smiling at him.
“Let’s have engagement party on Christmas.” He said and I nodded thinking there will be three holidays for it and in one week.
“You still have to meet my parents right?” I asked him and he frowned.
“Don’t worry! When you can bear the four sisters then you can definitely bear them.” I said and he chuckled.
“I love you!” I said smiling.
“I love you too.” He said before we both drifted off into sleep.