Tami's POV None of us moved though the water was very cold but we seemed to have frozen there. He was ogling me continuously and didn't seem to be angry.I bit my lip as I was embarrassed and he looked at my lip and gulped. I didn't know what to do but my heart was beating hard. Finally, I sneezed and he placed me down and switched off the shower." What kind of stunt are you doing so early in the morning? " He asked in a very strained and horse voice. " Stunt?? I was just trying to switch on the geyser. " He looked at the switch and shook his head. Then he went out to get his bathrobe hung it around my shoulder, and pulled another towel, giving it to me to dry my hair. I nodded and he went out.Once I went out after removing the wet shirt, drying myself with a towel, and wearing his robe, I saw him sitting on the bed with a towel wrapped around his waist. " Didn't you think that you might have fallen? Could you not wait till I was awake?" He asked."I wanted to get ready bef
Tami's POV I called Mahi to ask if she wanted to eat something special, and she said she was fine with Thepla and Rawa Kesri. " And what about Myra di? " I asked. " I think you have got almost everything prepared. I think she will like something out of it. Thank you so much, Tami. You are a sweetheart. I will be out in 5 mins." She said. I helped the staff arrange the breakfast and planned for the lunch and dinner menu till Mahi and Ron Jiju came out holding hands. " Good morning. " Ron ji greeted me. " Good morning, Jiju. " " Hey, I hope you slept well. " Jiju said with a naughty expression. Mahi blushed and hit him on his chest for being naughty, " Ron, stop it!! " " Why?? We need to ask them, after all, they are family. Didn't you see how lovingly your brother carried her to his room?? I know, that even though you were dying to ask her about it, I am curious about what happened next... Tell us, Tami! " Ron Ji asked again. " Ron!!! " Mahi said scolding him. What?? Mihir
Tami's POV As the hours passed, I sat there watching the friends and siblings teasing each other, laughing, and having a good time. The bond they shared was incredibly strong, and even though I was enjoying myself, I couldn't help but feel a pang of longing for my own family and friends. I wished someone like my sister Sri or my friend Sagarika were here so I could share in the joy just as much as everyone else seemed to be.I felt out of place when the Kapoors talked about their family or childhood memories. Mahi’s stories about her childhood with Mihir, Manik bhai, and Ron ji were particularly isolating. Ron ji was Manik bhai’s friend and a part of her childhood, just as Mihir was a significant part of mine. I remembered the days when Mihir, Vihan, and Roohi used to come to our place for group studies. I’d find excuses to stay home just to catch a glimpse of Mihir. Back then, I thought he liked Roohi since they were always so close. But slowly, I realized his eyes were always on Ga
Tami's POV One summer evening, during a family barbecue at their place, I found myself alone with Mihir for a brief moment. The sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the garden. He was setting up the grill, and I offered to help. We worked in comfortable silence for a while, and then he turned to me with a warm smile.“You’re a great help, Tami,” he said.My heart skipped a beat. “I’m just trying to be useful,” I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.He chuckled. “You always are.”Those words stayed with me long after the evening ended. It was the first time I felt like he truly saw me, not just as Gaurvi’s younger sister, but as Tami. The air was crisp, leaves were turning shades of gold and red, and everyone was in high spirits. I was fifteen, and Mihir was almost nineteen. Years passed, and my crush on Mihir only grew stronger. Gaurvi never saw him more than as a friend and there were no signs of budding romance from her side.Then one fine day, Gaurvi and Mihir engaged
Tami's POV When Gaurvi and Shlok made their way over to Mihir and me, I braced myself. Gaurvi greeted Mihir warmly, and I could see the old pain flickering in his eyes. He responded politely, but the exchange was strained. Standing there, I felt like an outsider, witnessing a past love that had never quite faded away.“Mihir, how are you? It’s been a while,” Gaurvi said with a soft smile. “Good to see you,” Mihir replied, his voice tight but cordial.“How have you been?” Shlok asked, genuinely interested.“Good. Busy with work,” Mihir said, glancing at me briefly. “And you two?” he asked for the sake of asking. “We’re doing great, though morning sickness is worse now. ” Gaurvi said, her eyes shining with happiness. “And Tami, how are you?” she asked and hugged me with a broad and genuine smile. “I’m good, thanks,” I replied, trying to sound upbeat. “It’s good to see you both.”They moved on, and Mihir let out a breath he’d been holding. I reached out to touch his arm, trying to o
Tami's POV As the night wore on, I found myself scanning the party for Mihir, but he was nowhere to be found. My heart sank. He was already so upset, and I needed to find him. I stepped outside, breathing in the cool night air, and there he was, standing alone on the terrace.He must have sensed my presence behind him because he turned to see me standing there. His eyes were distant, lost in thought.“Mind some company?” I asked softly.He shook his head, trying to smile. “Not at all. I could use some.”I joined him, and we stood in silence for a few moments, just taking in the beauty of the night. The stars twinkled above us, and the sound of crickets filled the air. There was a certain tranquility to the moment that made me feel closer to him than I had in a long time.“Mihir, I know this isn’t how either of us imagined things would turn out,” I began, my voice trembling slightly. “But I want you to know that I’m here, and I’m trying my best. I know you’re hurt, and I understand w
Gauravi's POVParking my car on the porch, weariness settled in after enduring a marathon of duty hours covering for a colleague. Longing for the solace of sleep, my anticipation shifted abruptly upon entering our home, where a symphony of aromas enveloped the air, the whole house was bursting with aromas of different delicacies. Tami(Gautami, my younger sister) was arranging fresh flowers in the vases while orchestrated household tasks at the same time. " Hey, what is going on? " I inquired. " Di, Mihir Jiju and his family are coming for the dinner. " Tami revealed." All of a sudden? On a weekday?" I queried. " Gautam uncle called up to tell us they are coming for dinner. " She replied with a smile. Exhaustion and irritation clashed within me. " But why? I am so tired, almost dead on my feet, I just wanted to eat something and sleep. " My maternal aunt ( chachi) teasingly declared, " Oh, c'mon, you will be as fresh as a flower as soon as you see Mihir. " Protesting my fat
Gauravi's POV "Fine, then listen. We can't get married." I said it bluntly. The words hung in the air, and I could see the shock etched on Mihir's face. "We are getting married, love," he said, attempting to play it off with a smile."No, we can't. It doesn't feel right. I don't want to get married," I confessed.Mihir's expression shifted from surprise to concern. "Why not?" he asked, his voice gentle."I don't know. I am not excited about it. I feel that we are just friends, very good friends. I don't have any romantic feelings for you," I explained, my gaze fixed on the floor. I didn't want to break this heart as I knew he loved me, but I could not think of him as my life partner. He took a moment, absorbing my words. "Gauravi, we've known each other since kindergarten. Our families are practically one. I love you. This... it's what we've always planned," he said, his voice a mixture of confusion and hurt." No, Mihir, I never planned it. I have always considered you as my frie