Gautam's POV
We reached there at the venue with Baraat. Uncle and aunty welcomed us. I got down the white wedding mare. Aunty welcomed me with an Aarti platter. Then did a few cute customs like holding the nose of the groom ( me ). After that, we came inside.
I had occasionally seen one custom in various weddings which was Feet washing ceremony of the groom. Once the groom entered the house of the bride on the wedding day, the bride's mother washes his feet with honey, curd, milk, ghee and sugar.
I personally never liked this custom. I didn't know what was the logic or the story behind it. But I refused to let aunty do this custom.
I am just like her son... So it should be me who should be doing it not the other way around. She was as old as my mom and I could not let her wash my feet. So I refused to let her do that to me I washed my feet on my own. I didn't care if someone felt that I was trying to be some kind of reformer. I did what I felt was
Maurvi's POVAfter some of the rituals, Gautam said that he was very tired and wanted to sleep, but everyone laughed and started teasing him and the girls were also whispering naughty things to me making me blush even more.After some time I was sent to a room which was decorated beautifully with flower strings and aroma candles were lit there. There were rose petals scattered all over the place ... and were also on the bed in the shape of a heart.Oh God!!! It all was making things so obvious... my face was red as flower petals. I could not even imagine myself sitting there like it is shown in the movies so I kept standing there in the middle of the room.I was just too nervous. I knew that Gautam was really very excited about tonight. But I was just too shy. I was still trying to calm my racing heart when I heard the men talking. They were outside the room and we're teasing Gautam mercilessly, even asking him to use protection.
After 7 years...Maurvi's POV" Hello... yes? " I picked up the phone which was ringing." Hello Aunty... Gauravi Hai? Mujhe Us se baat karni hai... ( Is Gauravi at home? I need to talk to her... )"" Beta sorry, woh to ghar per nahin hai. Apne dadaji aur dadiji ke saath park gai hai. Aap kaun bol rahe ho...? ( sorry beta she is not at home. She has gone to the park with her grandparents. May I know who is calling?) "" Aunty... It's ok main phir call ker loonga. Kab tak aa jayegi woh? ( It's ok aunty, I will call again. By what time she will be back? )"" Woh thodi der pahle hi gayi hai beta, ek ghate ke baad hi aayegi... Aap kaun bol rahe ho? ( She just left beta, so she won't be back before an hour. May I know who is calling? )"" Aunty I am Aarav. Woh meri class main hai. Woh kaun se park main gai, aunty? ( I am Aarav aunty. She is in my class. Aunty, which park, she has gone to ? )"" Sorry beta mujhe nahin pata, per S
Gautam's POVI went to drop My Princess to school and asked her about Aarav. She said that he was in her class but not her friend though he came to the park to play with her. She was friends with Mihir, Vihaan and Roohi.I wanted to tell this guy Aarav to stay away... I was waiting for him to come. I saw Vikram coming to drop Vihaan. We greated each other with a man hug." Hey Gautam !! Good that you met me here. I am glad you saw my message and came. I asked Mehul to come too. I need to tell you something and I could not wait. Just let him also come."" What happened?? I didn't see any message, I came as I had to solve a problem. "" What problem? " Vikram asked with concern." Some guy in Gauravi's class called her yesterday, I want to warn him to stay away. " I said and he looked shocked." What?? Like seriously?? Are you out of your mind? Oh, please Gautam... They are just 4 year old. Chill. " Vikram said."
Maurvi's POVI unlocked the main door of my home when I reached home from my college and threw my bag and my car keys on the couch. I didn't even change my clothes and just ran towards my bed and buried my face in my pillow and cried for hours. I was really sick and tired of this issue now. My best friend Prachi somehow had a misunderstanding and since then she is not talking to me properly. I was feeling very frustrated because of that.I tried to explain everything... But she didn't fully believe me. She has always been very important to me. We have been together for the last 5 years since we took admission in our college. We have always been inseparable for the last 5 years.But since last month, things have changed. She started telling lies and also started avoiding me... I have tried to mend everything but it seems that she doesn't trust me.It all started when we joined a computer centre. We had a batch of around 10 students. We made some new
" Shut up, I'll never let that happen. Just stay away from both of us or I will have to take help from my family against you. Let me tell you that if I use our contacts or if I tell my parents about all this, you will be in hot soup. I hope you still remember that there is a hell lot of difference between your and my family's social status, as you put it yourself. So beware and stay away. " I shouted at him and disconnected the call. I released my breath which I seemed to be holding. I took deep breaths as I suddenly felt that I was panting.I turned to go back to my house when I saw my neighbour Gautam standing there looking at me. There was no doubt that he heard what I said. Oh no..." Is everything alright? " He looked at me and asked seriously. I just nodded meekly." It doesn't look like that? You seem to be very upset. What is the matter? And don't even try to tell a lie as I heard most of what you said. I can easily guess what was said from the other side
Maurvi's POVWe reached my computer centre just in time. I saw Prachi and Naman going inside the centre. I thanked Gautam and was about to get out of his car. When he stopped me." When will your class get over? " He asked with a smile." At 6 PM, but you don't have to come back to pick me up. I will take a cab. " I told him." No, I will be there. Now go inside and don't talk to them. Bye and take care. " He said and after saying bye to him, I went inside.The teacher was already in class. I asked the permission to enter and when he nodded, I went to take a seat.I was feeling very good from within. Gautam gave me a lift here and will come back to pick me up. I can get used to it very easily. I just loved the way he cared about me, the way he was listening carefully. I didn't realise that I was smiling like a fool." ....... Maurvi? Maurvi? "" Oh! yes sir? "" Are you in the class? Are you alright? I mean you came late and now
Gautam POVI was going out when I heard my neighbour Maurvi talking to someone on the phone. She is tall, cute, beautiful, witty, smart, innocent like a child kind of girl. She looked very tense. I wanted to know what was bothering her." Prachi... please try and understand..he is bad news.. he is not good. I can prove it to you. Please just stop right there. He even has a criminal record, however small it may be. Please stay away from him." She was literally pleading.She then reminded her friend that he proposed to Maurvi but she was not interested. Her friend said something and Maurvi was shocked to hear that." Oh come on Prachi... I used to tell you about each and everything if I ever had a crush on him, I would have told you. You know very well that I have a crush on someone. "Oh, so she has a crush on someone... Lucky guy..." Please Prachi trust me yaar... I just want you to be safe and happy. He was just a friendly batchmate to me. Nothi
Gautam's POV" It's ok. He would not dare to do that again. But you didn't have to say all that. " she said to me." No it was necessary Maurvi, he would not come near you. If he does just let me know. Did you notice that your friend was shocked and she is still looking in our direction? At least now she will not think that you have feelings for him. You just need to show some affection towards me. " I said and she nodded shyly.I drove to a nice and calming eating joint. I wanted to talk to her. I wanted her to be comfortable with the situation. I needed her help too." Maurvi...actually I am sorry, I should have told you about it earlier but I was sure you would have refused to accept my help and you know it was the easiest solution. I could understand your situation."She was very quiet, but she nodded." Can I tell you something? " I asked her. She looked at me and nodded." First you promise me that you will listen carefully and calmly,