The wedding was in five days and Rashi had already applied for a month's leave from work. Today Sakshi and Pranati were taking her out somewhere. When she asked where they were going they replied it was a surprise.
She got ready in casuals and they took permission from the elders and left. Utkarsh was driving them. They stopped in front of a lounge and Rashi looked at them in question.
"Hum yaha kya kr rhe hai? Tum log pagal ho kya? Ghar mai kisi ko pta chal gaya na toh sab pitenge."
(What are we doing here? Are you guys crazy? If anyone comes to know at home we will be doomed.)
"Arre koi nhi pitega didi. Hum sambhal lenge. Aap bas apna phone hume de do."
(Nothing will happen di. We will take care. You juat give us your phone.)
Utkarsh replied.
"Kyu?"
(Why?)
"Jisse koi aapko disturb na kre."
(So that no one disturbs you.)
Sakshi answered and took her phone. Rashi was confused at their behaviour. They went inside and took her to the terrace. Rashi was shocked to see all the Singhania siblings there. 'So this was their surprise' she thought.
She greeted everyone and they greeted her back. And soon everyone left them there and went downstairs in the party lounge. Rashi and Vaibhav settled down on their seats.
"Toh. Kiska idea tha ye?"
(So. Whose idea was this?)
Vaibhav scratched the back of his neck nervously and smiled sheepishly.
"In my defence, mai miss kar rha tha tumhe. Dekhne ka mann kar rha tha."
(In my defence, i was missing you. Wanted to see you.)
Her heartbeat escalated at his words. Truth be told she was also missing him but he doesn't have to know this.
"Hum parso hi mile the Vaibhav."
(We just met day before yesterday.)
"Haan toh. Uss waqt itne saare log the. Dhang se baat bhi nhi kar paaye hum."
(So what. That time everyone was there. We could not even talk properly.)
She laughed and said.
"Achha kya baat karni hai aapko batayaiye."
(Ok what do you want to talk.)
She said and kept her elbows on the table and her chin on her palms. He looked at her and smiled. She swooned at the sight. He had such a charming smile.
"I love you."
He said casually making her breath hitch and heartbeat fasten.
"Warning de kar bola kijiye. You have no idea what it does to my heart."
(Give a warning before saying. You have no idea what it does to my heart.)
She said without thinking and then bit her tongue and lowered her head. 'Why does her brain not work when she is with him?' she scolded herself.
"Woah! Well! I am happy to know that i have an effect on you."
He said with a smug smile.
"This is going to be my favourite pass-time, making you blush."
She blushed even more at his comment and whined.
"Vaibhav! Please."
"What please baby?"
He said teasingly and she looked at him shocked. Her cheeks again got red at his endearment and she stuttered.
"Do- don't call me that."
"Jaisa tum kaho meri jaan."
(As you say my love.)
He laughed at her expression. She tried to fake an angry look and he laughed more at how cute she looked. And this time she laughed along. They ordered some snacks and started talking.
They were sitting on a sofa seat side by side with her head on his shoulder and his arms around her. Their fingers intertwined.
"Bas kuch din aur. Phir tum hamesha ke liye meri. Aise chhup chhup kar nhi milna padega. Tumhe dekhne ke liye intezaar nhi karna padega."
(Some days more. Then you are mine forever. We won't have to meet like this. I won't have to wait to see you.)
Vaibhav said a kissed her head. She snuggled more into him.
"Vaibhav?"
"Hmm."
His chest vibrated under her. She deep took a deep breath and said.
"I love you."
He stilled not able to believe that he actually heard it. Not getting any response from him she turned around to look at him. She cupped his face and asked.
"Kya hua?"
(What happened?)
"Rea-really?"
He asked. His voice thick with emotions. She nodded, kissed his cheek lightly and whispered.
"I love you."
He kissed her forehead and pulled her in his arms hugging her close.
"I love you. I love you so much."
He said and kissed her shoulder. She pulled away when she felt wetness on her shoulder. She was shocked to see tears in his eyes.
"Kya hua? Aap ro kyu rhe hai?"
(What happened? Why are you crying?)
"I- i don't know, i just- i love you so much. I am just overwhelmed to know that you love me too."
He smiled and kissed the corner of her mouth. She clutched his shirt. He pulled back to see her eyes closed and lips parted. All he wanted to do was kiss her senseless. But he didn't want to scare. She just confessed her love and he didn't want to rush her.
He kissed her head and hugged her tightly. She hid her face in his neck and pulled him closer if possible. Their moment was broken by throats clearing. They broke apart and looked at six disturbances who had teasing smiles on their faces.
"Jiju hume laga tha ki aapko baat karni thi. Pta nhi tha ki baat aise hoti hai."
(Jiju we thought you wanted to talk. Didn't know we talk like this.)
Utkarsh teased. Rashi blushed and hid her face in his chest. Vaibhav glared at them and they laughed.
"Achha ab jaldi neeche aa jaao. Ghar se phone aa rha hai. Bula rhe hai wapas."
(Ok now come down fast. There was a call from home. They are calling back.)
Pranati said. Rashi nodded and they again went down leaving the two alone.
"Jaana padega."
(You have to go.)
"Hmm. Phone aa gaya."
(Hmm. They called.)
Vaibhav nodded half-heartedly. He intertwined their hands and went downstairs with everyone. They soon bid their goodbyes and left for their respective homes.
They had informed everyone that they went to eat and then to the library. They did that whenever they were together so one doubted.
At night, they were sitting and talking about the preparations for the next day as everyone was going to the wedding venue where all the other functions along with the wedding would be held.
Rashi was lost in her thoughts about Vaibhav and the events that happened today. She had confessed her love to him. Yes. She was in love with him. She didn't know when it happened. Maybe between their midnight calls and video calls. Or maybe how he used to send roses daily unless she asked him to stop. And today she knew that he was actually the one. She had confessed to him and he did not take any advantage of that.
She knew that he had wanted to kiss her but did not because he didn't want to rush her. How could she not fall for him then. She slept thinking about him with a smile on her face.
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