Chapter 41

Gautam's POV



" I asked Vikram, if it was ok that I bring my sister and a few friends along?"



" By the way... A few friends means? "



" Kshitij, Prachi and Amit... " she said with a smile.



Has she gone mad???



" No !!! " I said a bit louder than usual.



" No?? " both the girls looked surprised.



" I mean yes, for Kshitij and Prachi but no, for Amit. I don't want your brother punching me or Kshitij. "



Both the girls burst out laughing.



" What is so funny? "



" I was imagining, Amit trying to punch both of you. And how you both will look with a black eye. "



" Ha ha ha ... Very funny imagination Noopur, but just worry about your boyfriend or your beloved brother. I am a boxing champion. " I smiled.



" Amit would not do anything like that, don't worry about him, as I would call Prachi as well. " Maurvi said.



" So, how will Prachi stop Amit from being a big protective brother? " Noopur looked confused.



" He is in love with her and wants me to help him. "



" Wow!! Love is in the air... Now I want to meet him. It has been so long. " Noopur looked amused.



" Same here, I want to look at him. He has always been flirting with girls, now he says he has genuine feelings for her. Let's see. " Maurvi said.



" But let's not create a problem in the holi party? Call him later. " I suggested as, I wanted to play Holi with her without any problems. I didn't want their over protective brother lurking around us.



" Yes, he is right, I think we drop this idea of calling them. We will call them after holi. " Noopur said and I smiled.



Maurvi smiled and nodded. Good girl...



" I am famished, join us please." Said Noopur



" This pizza is really cold. Let's call another one. I will call the pizza and see if Sid has had food or not. " I called Sid and asked him to come but he said he was full and was sleeping. We called another one and we all had food.



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Maurvi's POV



Both Noopur and I have always loved Holi, so we were very excited for it. I had already prepared some traditional snacks which we used to have on every holi. I also prepared breakfast for all 5 of us.



I had already made Gujiya, Dahi vada and Kanji, on the previous night. In the morning I made kachori and aalo ki sabji . We got ready for the holi party and Noopur took out our colors.



We used to play naughty tricks on others on holi when we were kids. We were very excited. Noopur asked me to call Gautam and Siddharth. She called Kshitij, he said he is on his way.



I called Gautam and he said he would be there in 5 minutes. We both laid the food on the table.



The doorbell rang and Noopur went to open the door. Gautam and Siddharth had come, Noopur wished them Holi and as I was in the kitchen Gautam sneaked there. I was just pouring kanji in the glasses when he came in and hugged me from the back side.



I was shocked due to sudden contact of his hard chest against my back. I shook a bit and splashed a bit of the bright liquid on my white dress.



He is a Satan and I am clumsy...



" Oops... Anyways happy Holi, girlfriend. " He smiled devilishly.



" Happy Holi to you too. Please go and have breakfast then we have to go for the party... "



" Oh Sweetheart, it is just 9:30 AM, the party starts at 11 AM. Let me celebrate my first holi as your boyfriend. Every year you used to apply holi color on my face and that soft touch of your hand used to leave a burning sensation. I used to control myself for not touching you back. I have always wanted to have you in my arms and apply colour on you. Now I can do that " He kissed on my neck just at the place where, neck and shoulders join. I was getting affected by his words and his touch. I felt that my blood started rushing in my veins with supersonic speed.



" Bhai, hold your horses... Don't get carried away. Let me also wish her, bhai. " Siddharth said from the entrance of our kitchen. I was already red but after hearing Siddharth say that, I could not even look up.



" You go and have food, little brother... Just wish her from where you are standing. No need to come here. "



" But bhai it is not fair... It is Holi. I also want to play Holi with her. " he said to Gautam.



The doorbell rang again. I removed his arms from my waist and went out. Kshitij was also here... He hugged Noopur tightly and wished her.



He bent and said something in her ear and she blushed playfully in his arms.



He came and hugged me too and wished me holi and I wished him too. He came inside and they greeted each other.



" Oh wow!!! You have made so many things for breakfast. Come all of you, I am famished. " Said Siddharth.



All the men were wearing white kurta pajama. We were also wearing white.



We all settled down to have breakfast. " I swear Maurvi, you are an amazing cook. Please teach a few dishes to Noopur too. " Kshitij said and Noopur hit him with her elbow.



" Why don't you marry her instead of me, huh?" Noopur said with an angry look.



" Ummm, Good suggestion, I would have, but I met you first and fell in love with you. Anyways, She is too good for me... " Said kshitij and winked at me. I smiled at that.



" And I am too bad for you. right? Go to hell... Now, I don't want to talk to you. Forget that I will ever marry you. " Noopur got up and went to her room.



" Oh my God, Noopur, sorry yaar... I was just teasing you. Listen please don't be angry. You know how much I love you... Right? " He went after her.



" Oh God, I will go and see ..... " I just got up to go and talk to them when Gautam pulled me towards him.



" No sweetheart, don't interfere in their matter.... Let's have breakfast dear. " I almost fell on his lap. I got very embarrassed at that as I was not used to of, being touched like that and Siddharth was also there.



" Please... Gautam... I need to go... I have to see something." I got out of his arms again.



I went to the washroom and closed the door behind me. I was still shivering. My face was red. I love him, but I get a bit uneasy whenever he gets very close to me. I understand that he wants to be close to me, but as far as I am concerned, it will take some time.



Was I over reacting? Does everyone feel that and their hearts beat like drum? I don't want him to think that I am a child. I will have to talk to him.



I came out of the wash room. Everyone was outside now waiting for me. I came out composing myself.



Noopur applied hot pink colour on my face and I applied a beautiful green one on her face.



We were laughing at something when all of a sudden kshitij came and pulled Noopur to one side and applied colour on her whole face and neck. He caught her in his arms and was holding her tightly and she was pushing and punching on his chest but he was laughing. They both looked very happy together. Was it normal for everyone to behave like that. Maybe I was over shy.