Arnav was getting ready in his traditional wear. Kurta and pyjamas.
Today was Diwali and they were all going to Singhania mansion to celebrate it together.
He set his hair and moved out of the room wearing his watch.
He saw his mother arranging all the stuff required to be taken.
"Oyee hoyee!! Aaj toh katal dhaa rhi ho!"
(You look killer today!)
He complimented her. She smiled haughtily and said.
"I know."
Arnav laughed and kissed her cheek. He heard his father's voice from behind.
"Oyee! Don't flirt with my wife".
"Then get me mine."
He said laughing.
"Chal badtameez!"
(Shameless!)
"Sachhi! Bhavna se baat kru mai?"
(Really! Should i talk to Bhavna?)
He heard two different voices. He looked at his mother and said.
"Haan please! Karo na!"
(Yes please! Do it!)
Chhaya squealed and immediately started to make plans.
"Wo mazze le rha hai aur tum bewakoof ban rhi ho."
(He is mocking you and you are letting him.)
Advik said making her pout. Arnav laughed and Chhaya smacked his head. If only he could tell how much true it was.
If only he could tell how much he wanted it to happen. But he knew she would never go against her parents and so he didn't want to pressurize her. He wanted to know her feelings first.
They started off to Singhania mansion.
Arnav Malhotra. The very naughty but a very nice man. He had taken up the post of CEO in his father's company.
He had always been fascinated with computers and what is better than his own IT company.
He was such a cool boss just like his father. All the employees loved working with him.
But he knew when he had to be strict and when he had to draw limits.
They reached Singhania mansion.
They greeted everyone. Ahana and Reyansh were already there. A six months pregnant Ahana was sitting on the couch with a seven month pregnant Khushi.
Eshana saw Arnav and came running to him. He caught her in his arms and tickled her with his nose.
"Mamu! Dekho mela new new lehanga."
(See my new lehanga.)
She hugged him rounding his little hands around his neck. He loved the little girl. She was so sweet and innocent.
He saw Adi and gave him a brotherly hug. They gathered in the puja room and did the Diwali puja.
Bhavna distributed the prasad and everyone took blessings from Goddess Laxmi.
They were moving towards the dinner table when his eyes fell on her.
She looked beautiful in traditionals. She looked back sensing a gaze at her and their eyes met.
She lowered her eye seeing him looking at her intensely. He smiled at her shyness.
'Waise duniya bhar ki bakbak kr skti hai par mere saamne chup ho jaati hai.'
He didn't know how she became so special to her. Maybe because she was the first girl after his sister whom he ever talked to.
It was not like he did not have any female friends. He did have many but none of them were his best friends.
They sat on the dinner table and had their dinner laughing and teasing each other.
Arnav's eyes were continuously moving towards her. He saw how she talked to Eshana.
He broke out of his trance when Adi nudged him.
"Dhyaan kaha hai tera? Kabse bol rha hu. Sun bhi rha hai tu?"
(Where are you lost? I am speaking from so long. Are you even listening?)
"Nhi. Sorry. Ab bol."
(No. Speak now.)
He couldn't tell him that he was admiring his sister, can he?
He didn't even want to know what Adi would do to him if he got to know about his feelings.
After dinner they went outside. Eshana wanted to light Fuljaris so they went outside and lighted some fuljaris and some Anar bombs.
*I don't know what they are called in English
Bhavna gave the kids diyas to light up in the whole house.
Samaira, Nyra and Viraj took the first floor. Vihaan, Kiaan and Ayansh took the second.
And Arohi went to the terrace. Arnav went behind her in the pretence of helping her.
Arohi was placing the diyas on the railing of the terrace when she felt someone's presence.
She turned a little and saw him coming towards her with another plate of diyas.
She turned back to her work. He took the plate of diyas from her hands. She looked at him.
"Continue."
He said. She bit her lip and continued to do her work. They were about to go down when he asked.
"You remember who your first kiss was?"
She gave him a questioning look.
"I have not had my first kiss."
He smiled and went near her. She lowered her head as her heartbeat started increasing.
"You sure?"
She nodded with her head still lowered.
"Actually you're right. We were kids then. That kiss didn't count. But don't worry I'll remind you soon."
She looked at him wide eyed.
"What do you mean?"
He leaned near her face. She gulped but still continued to look into her eyes.
"Have you ever seen me flirting with or talking so openly with someone else? I mean some female."
She shook her head not knowing where this conversation was headed to.
He put her hair strand behind her ear and cupped her face softly.
"Have you ever seen me getting close to someone else?"
She again shook her head. He leaned more and joined their foreheads. She closed her eyes and clutched his kurta at his waist.
"Why do i feel like this with you Ruhi? Kyu tum mujhe apni taraf kheechti ho. Kyu dil karta hai bas tumhe dekhta hi rahu? Kyu dil karta hai ki zindagi bhar tumhe apne paas rakhu?"
(Why are you pulling me towards you. Why do i feel like keep looking at you? Why do i feel like keeping you near me forever?)
Her breath hitched at his confession. They stayed silent for some time. He pulled back and kissed her head.
"Agar Adi ko pata chala na toh maar dalega mujhe. But I'll wait for your answer Ruhi. I'll wait to know what you feel for me."
(Adi will kill me if gets to know.)
He said and left her thinking about everything.
Everyone was going back to their homes. Arnav came to her and gave her, her favourite chocolate. She gave him a wide smile in return.
He knew her love for chocolates. She could eat chocolate anytime. It was her first love. ************************************** A slow start ik
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