Chapter 24

Vidhi's POV



How rude can he be??

Idiot... Arrogant... I hate him.

I wanted to talk to him. But I was angry now. So I took a few deep breaths to cool my temper and called him again and this time, his phone was switched off.

What ?? That was too much... I was thoroughly irritated.

Who behaves like that, when someone calls to wish happy birthday?? Only he was capable of such a thing.

" Go to hell !!! " I closed my eyes shouted in my room.

I changed and slipped between my sheets.

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The light of dawn seeped into my room. I rubbed my eyes and walked to the window. There was a pearly glow in the sky.

Oh, God !! it was his birthday. I had to do so much planning.

I remembered how he banged the phone on me. I got angry again. But decided to let it be.

I got ready and rushed out and saw bhabhi coming out of her room, I sprinted towards her.

" Easy Vidhi... What's up ?? Why are you running in the house?? " She asked.

" Bhabhi !! It's Shubh's Birthday. "

" Yeah... I know. " She looked at me differently, as if she was trying to read my thoughts.

" I am feeling guilty since I slapped him. I want to make him happy with a surprise party. "

" But Vidhi... '

" Please bhabhi you got to help me. "

" We have Moonh Dikhayi ceremony. I would have to be there. I can't possibly help you."

" I understand bhabhi. But you would meet him today. Right??"

" Yeah of course, Vidhi. "

" I would do all the arrangements, you attend the ceremony. "

" But don't take too many efforts... "

" Bye get ready bhabhi. Don't worry I will do the arrangements. What time are you planning to meet him."

" Around 4 PM. He has asked us to meet somewhere. "

" Can I come with you??"

" Yes of course. " She said and I hugged her again.

" Thanks, bhabhi. " She smiled and shook her head.

I went to my room to get my bag and went out for buying gifts for him.

I got many gifts for him an expensive watch, a French perfume for men, a set of beautiful cufflinks and 2 ties and got them packed beautifully. I ordered a cake from my favourite 5-star hotel. They had the best bakery.

I even booked a table for all of us.

I came back and saw that the ceremony was going on.

Bhabhi was looking so pretty as she was blushing. One of the aunties saw me and called my name loudly. I went there and greeted all of them.

" Are Rachana, Teri vidhi bhi badi ho gayi hai aur kitni pyari lagti hai. Is ke liye bhi koi ladka dekh. ( Rachna you daughter is looking so pretty. She has really grown up, find a suitable match for her too). " She said caressing my face. I got tensed and excused myself.

I was going to my room, when I heard them laughing and saying, " Oh how sweet, she was blushing. "

Blushing ??? Seriously ?? Are they blind?

I just took a power nap as I had not slept well because of that arrogant man.

Shall I call him again ?? It is a proper respectable time to call after all.

He is annoying...

But why do you want to waste time on him?? He is arrogant, idiot, annoying...

I don't know. I don't know why I even think about him. Maybe because I love him.

Do I love him??? Or it is just curiosity, attraction or infatuation... because he is different from others???

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I got ready to go and meet him with Bhai and bhabhi. I took special care to get ready. I wanted him to keep looking at me.

We reached there and saw him waiting for Bhai and bhabhi. Though he was looking awesome I was shocked to see him in such plain clothes. He was wearing blue denim with a khadi kurta.

What was that?? Was he for real??

Who wears just plain jeans and a khadi kurta on his birthday????

I felt that either he was too plain or was from another planet.

This man had some weird choice. I mean jeans and kurta on his birthday?? I felt as if I was overdressed considering him to be in jeans and kurta.

He saw us and smiled instantly. But as soon as he saw me, it seemed to fade. My enthusiasm dampened. I felt as if I was not welcomed. I should not have come.

Bhai was carrying the cake I ordered and I was holding the gifts in a beautiful and expensive carry bag.

Bhabhi went to him and hugged him he smiled again and tightened his arms around her.

Then Bhai and he embraced each other. He then just looked at me and gave me a polite but curt nod with a formal smile. My throat felt dry somehow and I couldn't think of any words to say to him so I just wished him for birthday.

He ordered food and beverages and they kept talking. The snacks and drinks came. Bhabhi asked the waiter to take out the cake and bring it on a big platter with candles on it.

Shubh smiled at her and hugged her. The cake arrived and he cut it.

He offered the cake to Sandy and Bhai and finally looked at me for the second time since we came here and then instead of offering it to me, he cut out a slice and placed it on a platter and gave to me silently.

I took it but could not make myself to eat it.

It seemed that I was not there for him, he didn't even once smile at me. I was feeling very bad. I gave the bag to bhabhi. She looked at me with a surprise on her face but she took it and gave it to him.

" Oh, God !! Sandhya there was no need of all these, you know I don't believe in formalities and gifts. You didn't have to bring all this. I am just happy to see you happy with Vikram Ji. "

" Oh c'mon Shubh, you don't like to take gifts but I love to give them and you know that. Though I didn't get the time to get you a perfect gift because of guests and ceremonies at home, I will get it very soon for you."

" But..."

" Let me finish... So, your perfect gift is due on me. "

" What ?? You got me so many things. What else is left?? I don't even want so many gifts."

" No, all this has been done by Vidhi, not us. She got you this cake and gifts and she even booked a table for all of us for dinner. " Bhabhi said.

A few emotions came and go too rapidly on his face. He looked at me and I felt that I saw something nice but the very next moment he seemed to push that emotion away.

" Oh, ok... thank you Vidhi, but you should not have taken so many pains. " He said and I just looked at him without any expression. I did not even want to say a single word.

" So you will have dinner with us. Right? " Bhai asked.

"I am sorry, but I have to go somewhere." He replied looking at me for a second.

" C'mon Shubh, we are going tomorrow and it's your birthday. Vidhi made so many efforts.... "

" Please sandy try and understand..."

" Where are you going? " She asked.

" You know where I go on my birthdays. " He said looking at her.

" Can't you go tomorrow? "

" But, I have already made arrangements for them. They all would be waiting for me. I can't disappoint them. " He said.

" But... You can come at dinner time." Bhabhi said.

" No... It will be difficult... "

" Shubh... "

" Let it be bhabhi... Maybe his friends are more important to him. If he wants to spend his birthday with them, it is absolutely fine. It's his special day, let him do what he wants." I said, looking at the cake as I didn't want anyone to see my glistening eye.

" Excuse me I will be back in 5 minutes. " I said and left from there before anyone could say anything.