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पिया के घर इठलाती बलखाती वो
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पिया के घर भरमाती सकुचाती वो

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Yar I am late this time. I was really busy with fests and all. Although I had pre-informed my leave still I am sorry.

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Aaranya’s POV

It’s already been three days since the fair, and today is Veer bhai sa’s bachelor’s party. I, Tanvi and Aaliya are getting ready together while talking to each other about a guy we saw near our company building a few days ago.

He was, I guess of thirteen or fourteen years old, and he was standing in front of his sister fiercely.

Probably protecting her from his brother in law in some playful argument.

We were laughing while discussing our makeups.

Just then, seeing both of them made a memory flash back in front of my eyes.

It has been seven months since I returned to Alwar. My memory is crisp and clear like earlier, and so is my love for Yuvraj.

These seven months have been nothing but pure bliss.

All my brothers… They are the best. I don’t even have to name my needs, and the thing is presented in front of me without a second of argument.

Baba sa… He is the man I missed the most when I had no memories. I cried almost every night thinking why I didn’t have a family. He loves me like I am a delicate glass doll, and I can’t complain about it, as I absolutely love that.

Aaliya… My ride or die. My bestfriend. My jigri. She is the water in my heart of dry desert. She had been with me in the decade of pain and suffering, and till now, she is fulfilling her every vow of friendship by being beside me.

Tanvi… She doesn’t let me feel bored at work. She is my secretary less and more like my best friend. We have grown to like each other's company so much that it feels like we are now inseparable.

At last My RAJ. I can’t be more grateful to anyone like I am to him. He is the heartbeat of my heart, the essence of my soul. And the beauty in my bland life. I can’t believe fate played such a cruel game by separating me from him. But at last it was our goodwill that we are back together… still deeply in love with each other. He has grown on me even more since the past few months due to my deeper feelings towards him, which seems to be evolving into devotion… a painfully beautiful devotion.

I was deep in my own thoughts when I felt a tap on my shoulder, bringing me out of my trance.

“Kya hua?” Aaliya asked, looking concerned, while the same look was shared by Tanvi.

(What happened?)

My expression softened as I slowly shook my head before mischieviosness taking over as I said playfully, “Tera muh hua!”

(Your face!)

They both glared at me playfully while I smiled nervously. “Heheh… Yeh lipstick dekh Aalu tere dress ke sath bahut pyaari lagegi. Haina Tanvi?”

(Heheh… See this lipstick, Aalu. It would look really pretty with your dress. What do you say, Tanvi?)

I said while picking up a random lipstick from the shelf, which coincidentally was the perfect match for her dress.

“Haan accha toh lagega,” Aaliya said and took the lipstick from my hand, momentarily forgetting about the earlier anger.

(Yeah It would look good.)

Soon, the moment shifted to a lighter level as we all finished our makeup and clicked selfies.

“Accha tum log karo… mai aati hu bhai sa ke pas se.” I said while picking up a foundation, compact powder and a gloss.

(Ok, you all do it… I am just coming from Bhai sa’s room.)

“Bhaiya ka makeup karne ja rahi hai kya?” Aaliya asked, looking at the makeup supplies in my hand, in confusion.

(Are you going to do bhaiya’s makeup?)

I nodded, “Aur kya mere bhai sa apni party mai toh acche lagne chahiye na.” I said and went outside towards Bhai sa’s royal king chambers.

(Of course, my brother should look good at his own party.)

I was about to knock when I heard some hushed whispers from inside. All the men were talking about something.

Just then, I heard Yuvraj’s voice, “Haan maza aayega… Drink karenge.”

(Yes, it will be fun… We will all drink.)

I glared at the door as if glaring at him.

Then, without knocking on the door, I entered, my hands on my hips.

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Yuvraj’s POV

“Kya baat ho rahi hai?” Aaranya said in an angry tone, making us all turn towards her.

(What are you guys talking about?)

I instantly gulped as I knew she hated it when I drank alcohol.

“Kuch nahi bachha. Aap batao kyu aaye ho?” Veer Bhai asked her softly, trying to steer the topic in a different direction.

(Nothing baccha. You tell why you came?)

She nodded, successfully believing, or so we thought, as she said, “Kuch nahi bhai sa bas yeh gloss aur compact powder layi thi. Aapki pictures pyaari aayengi.”

(Nothing, brother, I just brought this powder and gloss. Your pictures would look pretty.)

“Par Aaruu Lipstick??” Veer Bhai whined in disbelief.

(But Aaru Lipstick??)

“Its not lipstick. It's just a bit gloss, and it will look good in pictures.” She said firmly, Veer Bhai tried to argue, but she cut him off with a stern tone, “No Arguments… Just a bit.”

Veer Bhai sighed in defeat and sat down on the chair while Aaranya did his skincare routine and put on a bit of minimal makeup.

“Ohkk… Yeah its perfect.” Aaranya said while getting up from her place after completing the touch-up and admiring her art.

Bhai looked at himself in the mirror. “Haan yaar Aaru accha toh lag rha hu.”

(Yeah, Aaru, I am looking good.)

Aaranya teased him with a playful retort, “Aur kya! Shivika toh deewani ho jayegi aapko dekh kar.”

(Exactly! Shivika would be crazy at your glance.)

He looked down shyly, trying to hold back the huge smile that was forming on his lips.

We all laughed at his reaction, and Aaranya turned to leave.

But before she took even a step ahead, she called me. “Raj suno na!”

(Raj, listen!)

I immediately rushed towards her and looked at her with eager eyes, “Bolo Anya?”

(Yes, Anya?)

“Kuch nahi… Bas mai keh rahi thi ki galti se bhi drink mat kar lena.” She said with a forced, pretend smile and went out, leaving me wide-eyed.

(Nothing… Just don’t drink even by mistake.)

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Author’s POV

Fifteen minutes into the party had started… The guys were talking and laughing among themselves when the ladies entered the party.

Aaranya’s black saree flowed slightly with the air as she walked. Her hair was neatly down, cascading down her back. Jhumkas, payal and a delicate waist chain adorned her.

Yuvraj looked at her minutes without blinking before he looked down as if caught by himself in his little act of mischief.

The waist chain caught his attention, and he gulped at the sight. The delicate silver waist chain with tiny diamonds adorned her milky waist.

He walked towards her in the daze of the moment and pulled her into a corner.

“Areyy wahh Rajkumari ji aap toh bahut sundar lag rahi hai.” He said while gliding his hand on her waist as she shuddered at the cold touch.

Yuvraj smirked as he saw the effect of his touch on her.

He gently roamed his hands on her milky waist before setting them on her sides.

“Hatiye Raj koi dekh lega.” She said while looking here and there as if to spot if anyone was looking at them.

“Arey meri husn pari… meri jaane jahan… Tum hi toh sabse haseen. Dekh lene do is duniya ko.” He said while gently kissing her cheeks and then trailing kisses down her neck.

She gently pushed him, “Hatiye ab… Chalte hai.”

He raised his hands a bit upwards as if pretending an innocent act of surrender before following her.

She smiled and shook her head slightly, “Aapka kuch nahi ho sakta. Pagal ke pagal hi rahenge aap!”

“Jaisa bhi hu aapko toh 16 ki umar se pasand hu.” He mentioned making her blush.

Just as they were talking and walking to the group of the rest of the people, a waiter with the alcoholic drinks caught up with them.

He respectfully greeted Aaranya before turning towards Yuvraj and asking, “Aaj kya piyenge Kunwar sa?”

Yuvraj looked at Aaranya briefly before answering, “Aaj nahi piyenge mohtarma sath aayi hai! Mera pehla nasha!”

The waiter smiled and walked away with a polite nod while Aaranya turned red and flustered, running off in a different direction towards Aaliya.

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“Aaliya, you know that girl… yeah, there in the corner. She is such a---- what the freaking fish market.” Aaranya said, her voice turning from casual to shocked.

“Kya ho gaya tujhe? Esa kya dekh liya?” Aaliya said and turned around, only to be shocked herself.

Yuvraj was sitting on the edge of the swimming pool. His legs were dipped in the water while his gaze was fixed on the sky. His eyes looked dilated with the effect of Alcohol and filled with controlled tears.

Aaranya rushed towards him, her pace faster than usual as her concern overpowered her.

Aaliya followed her. A small group was already gathered there. Shivika, Veer, Lakshay, Aditya, Dev, Aarush, and Rudra were standing there and silently watching him murmur something in the air.

Aaranya parted through the group and walked towards Yuvraj.

She gently held his face in both of her hands and made him look into her eyes. “Aapne pi hai na?” She asked gently despite knowing the answer.

“Haan! Meri… Meri girlfriend ne mujhe mana kiya tha. Bola tha… ‘Yuvraj mat drink karna.’” He said while a tear streamed down his cheek.

Aaranya looked concerned and wiped the teardrop before holding him gently against her chest. “Accha koi baat nahi! Aapki girlfriend itni bhi naraz nahi hogi.”

She said, biting back a smile at his cute innocence.

The rest of the group stood there, stunned by what they were seeing. The usually strong, ruthless man was sobbing cutely.

“Nahi woh agar naraz hokar wapis chali gayi toh. Mai us se bahot pyaar karta hu… Mereko toh peeni bhi nahi thi, who toh yeh Lakshay ne mujhe jabardasti pila di.” He sobbed softly, expressing his fear and explaining himself.

Aarnaya instantly turned towards Lakshay with a mock glare, and he raised his hands to fake surrender with a small playful smirk.

She then looked back at Yuvraj, her heart melting more and more every second as he continued his chatter.

“Accha kahin nahi jaayegi woh, chalo aapko kamre mai le chalu.” She said and helped him stand up as he stumbled.

She then somehow went out of the palace hall and climbed up the stairs to his bedroom.

She removed his wet shirt near the couch and helped him to the bed.

“Aap leto mai nimbu paani lekar aati hu.” She said and walked out of the room.

After fifteen minutes, she walked back in and what she saw in the room, shocked her…….

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