Dhruv

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"Aaaaaaaa" I woke up with a jolt hearing someone screaming. The voice was so loud and shrill that I was certain everyone on this planet will go deaf now.

"Dhruv." I heard muffin who got scared and hugged me tightly.

"It's fine sweetheart, it's fine," I said soothing words to calm her down and texted on my Whatsapp group to know what was going on?

I would have gone out instantly but I couldn't leave muffin alone. Soon I received a reply from Arjun. What I expected was a sane reply to my question, instead, I received laughing emoticons in return.

I literally had to check what so funny in the question I asked and guess what, I couldn't find anything wrong. I was about to ask him again when Hredhaan and Namit too send the laughing emoticon on the group. Now I knew that something was going on and Arjun was not being insane like always.

Amidst all this there was no reply from my brother otherwise he used to be the one active always.

"Muffin, I need to go and check what's going on," I said to Saavi even when I knew she will be reluctant.

"No, please."

"Muffin, I will be fine, trust me." She shook her head in response but thankfully Dhriti came and after a little bit of convincing she agreed. Though she made a face, still I had to go and check.

Dhriti had a sinister smile on her face that made me realize she did something and now when I thought about it I found the voice was familiar and it was of none other than my brother's.

Wait! Did he receive his punishment? What else? I am sure it's something about his punishment.

I ran towards Kiaan's room and found everyone in the room already while Kiaan was standing in front of the mirror. He was checking his body in the mirror while Namit and Arjun were on the floor laughing at him.

"I....I..lov...love my wife," Namit said laughing.

"Me too." Arjun high-fived Namit.

"Same." the rest of them spoke.

"Ah! She is evil." Kiaan said and turned towards me. My eyes were wide opened and I laughed at the scene in front of me.

"Little one did this?" I queried.

"Who else?" Jai replied while he was trying to stifle his laugh receiving a glare from Kiaan.

I joined Namit and Arjun on the floor. The scene was hilarious. Little One had drawn a pattern on Kiaan's hand with Mehndi and on his forehead as well.

"Dude, did you notice? It's written KFC." Rohit said pointing at Kiaan's forehead. He watched the designs again on his hand and forehead and soon his expression changed as if he realized something.

"Simran Kashyap," he yelled getting out of the room.

"What did my sister do?" Ishaan was confused but I understood what she had done. She is the same as Dhriti. She must have volunteered for this task.

"What's your punishment.?" I asked Namit while he narrated me his and every other guy's punishment. Everyone was prey to my sister as all of them had ruined the bachelorette except me since I was the groom.

"Really? Are you all going to do it?"

"Of course, it's interesting," Arjun replied.

"We have no choice. I don't want Dhriti's cruel punishment. This is fine with me." Hredhaan replied being scared of denying little one.

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Simran

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I saw the cruel being coming towards me and I ran praying to God to save me from this idiot. Though I never get scared of anyone, still, he was intimidating me at that moment.

I got an idea when I was running away from him. I stopped in my track and provoked him more.

"What happened KFC? Now the whole world will get to know your real identity, so what's wrong?"

"You....I am going to kill you." he threatened and started taking predatory steps towards me and when he was close, I moved away and pushed him making him fall in the swimming pool.

"You can never get me KFC, not even in your dreams," I said laughing at him.

"I will burst this bubble of yours Miss Kashyap and trust me I will be cruel."

Cruel My Foot! I thought and left from there.

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Saavi

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I was being ready for the Mehndi function. I was wearing a yellow dress with floral ornaments.

After dolling me up I was made to go and sit where the function was to be held. Sangeet function was to be held consecutively at the same time and I was awestruck with the arrangements made.

The pathway was decorated so beautifully and in the starting, there was a banner placed with my and Dhruv's name and picture on it.

I was made to sit on a red couch that was covered with curtains made of flowers. That place was simply for the bride and the closest relatives.

"Saavi Bhabhi," Simran called me and I had prepared myself for the teasing.

"Yes."

"You can talk to Dhruv Bhaiya right now if you want to otherwise you won't be later on because of mehndi." I blushed even at the mention of his name.

"Simmi, there is no need for that. My brother will come here itself." Dhriti said confidently.

"Are you sure?" Aditi asked.

"100%."

"Fine, then, let's make a bet."

"Done."

The mehndi artists started to make designs on my hand. They were making so effortlessly and it seemed very beautiful. I have never known what's mehndi is like and how does it smell but here it's so beautiful and its fragrance is refreshing as well.

"Ladies and gentlemen." I heard Dhriti's voice.

"Sorry, it's ladies and new ladies." she corrected while everyone laughed at her

"What did Di mean?" Sonia asked.

"It feels it has some hidden meaning," Aditi replied to her and I had concluded the same.

"It has," Simran replied while her expressions shower she was very well aware of what was going to happen.

"What do you know?" Adya nudged Simran sensing she knows something.

"Wait for 5 minutes, you will know too," Simran replied.

"So, we have professional dancers here with us who have come from overseas only for the performance, please give a huge round of applause for them." Dhriti's voice gained everyone's attention again.

The stage where Dhriti was standing was soon filled with some girls who looked like Rajasthani folk dancers. I was not sure but the way they were dressed in the traditional outfit and I could only reach that conclusion.

"It's not what am I thinking, right?" Sonia whispered to Simran and since they were sitting close I could listen to them.

"It is." Simran was smirking and I thought it better to focus on the dance to know what's going on.

I and the others had contemplated that we will get to watch an iconic, breathtaking folk dance but when the song started my jaws dropped to the ground. Even Dhriti was shocked as if she was unaware too.

I know you want it

But you never gonna get it

Tere hath Kabhi na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Maane na maane koi

(Even if anyone agrees or not)

Duniya yeh saari mere ishq ki hai deewani

(This whole world is madly in love with me)

"Who the hell are they?" Adya asked while her eyes stuck on the stage.

"I don't know, I am curious too." Riddhi replied.

Hey... You...

I know you want it

But you never gonna get it

Tere haath kabhi na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Maane na maane koi

(Even if anyone agrees or not)

Duniya yeh saari mere ishq ki hai deewani

(This whole world is madly in love with me)

There were six girls in total who had their faces covered with a colourful veil and they were dancing wildly. Yes, the 'wildly' term suits them well. Every lady in their forties and fifties were whispering to each other and covering their faces as if they had seen something weird, but for me it was funny. Even Maasi was laughing her heart out.

Ab dil karta hai haule haule se, main toh khud ko gale lagaun

(My heart wants me to softly hug myself)

Kisi aur ki mujhko zaroorat kya, main toh khud se pyaar jataun

(I don't want anyone else, I'll express my love to myself)

What's my name (x3)

My name is Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

I haven't watched this movie but I have surely watched the song and all the girls were doing the signature step so gracefully.

"I love them all." announced Aditi.

No no no Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Take it on take it on take it on take it on

Silly silly silly silly boys

You're so silly

Mujhe follow follow karte hain

(They follow me)

Haan jab unki taraf dekhun

(When I look at them)

Baatein haule haule karte hain

(They start softly whispering)

Hai magar beasar mujh par har paintra

(But every trick isn't useful at all on me)

Haye re aise tarse humko

(We have been thirsty)

Ho gaye sau arse re

(It has been a million years)

Sookhey dil pe megha ban ke

(On this dry heart of ours like a rain)

Teri nazariya barse re

(Your eyes shower)

I know you want it but you never gonna get it

Tere haath kabhi na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

One of them removed her veil to let all of us have a glimpse of her face. To say that we were shocked will not be the right word, we were hell astounded. It was Arjun.

"I knew it," yelled Sonia in excitement. Every lady was shocked but he was enjoying the full-on attention he was receiving. I was hoping Dhruv to be one of them but no he wasn't as slowly everyone removed their veil except one.

Sheila

My name is Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

No no no Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Paisa gaadi mehnga ghar

(Money, car, an expensive house)

I need a man who can gimme all that

Jebein khaali fatichar

(Empty pockets, jobless)

No no I don't like him like that

Chal yahan se nikal tujhe sab laa dunga

(Come out from this place, I will get You everything)

Kadmon mein tere laake jag rakh dunga

(I will put everything at Your feet)

Khwaab main kar dunga poore

(I'll fulfill all Your desires)

Na rahenge adhoore

(None shall remain left)

You know I'm going to love you like that

Whatever

All the five boys were trying to remove the veil of the sixth one while he was so reluctant. Arjun had to tickle him to make his effort successful and when the veil got removed I found something on his forehead, some kind of mark but soon he wrapped the veil on his forehead. Both of his hands were covered with a long piece of cloth. I remembered Kiaan's punishment and realized what it was.

Haye re aise tarse humko

(We have been thirsty)

Ho gaye sau arse re

(It has been a million years)

Sookhey dil pe megha ban ke

(On this dry heart of ours like a rain)

Teri nazariya barse re

(Your eyes shower)

Namit jumped down the stage, picked Dhriti in his arms and took her up on the stage. He put her down and she joined everyone in dance. While the elders were giving them bad looks but they were being carefree just like I have always wanted to be.

I know you want it

But you never gonna get it

You never gonna get my body

I know you want it

But you never gonna get it

Tere haath kabhi na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Maane na maane koi

(Even if anyone agrees or not)

Duniya yeh saari mere ishq ki hai deewani

(This whole world is madly in love with me)

Soon everyone had joined them on the stage while I was laughing.

Ab dil karta hai haule haule se, main toh khud ko gale lagaun

(My heart wants me to softly hug myself)

Kisi aur ki mujhko zaroorat kya, main toh khud se pyaar jataun

(I don't want anyone else, I'll express my love to myself)

What's my name (x3)

My name is Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

No no no Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

O no no Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Sheila

Sheila ki jawani

(The prime youth of Sheila)

I'm too sexy for you

Main tere haath na aani

(I won't ever come into Your hands)

Ain't nobody got body like

Sheila

Everybody want body like

Sheila

Drive me crazy coz my name is

Sheila

Ain't nobody got body like

Sheila

Everybody want body like

Sheila

Drive me crazy coz my name is

Sheila

Ain't nobody got body like

Sheila

"They are so funny," I mumbled.

"Hmmm, I know." I heard a voice and I got scared a little. I turned to my right where my prince charming was sitting in all his glory and all the mehndi artists were gone from there and I haven't even noticed.

I panicked and stuttered, "Dhruv..what are you....rituals...Oh My God!...you should leave."

"Muffin, sweetheart it's fine."

"But.., you." he put his finger on my lips and replied,

"The ritual is not to be together in the same room but we can see each other."

"You are lying," I said sternly. I can't believe this guy has started to lie to me now just to be with me.

'Isn't it obvious that he can do anything to be with you.' my inner self reminded me making me feel a little overwhelmed but my anger soon took over me.

"I confirmed it in the morning with the priest and then clarified it to Maasi as well. Maasi was confused about the ritual." I was still not convinced with what he had said and now he is including Maasi in his lies. Before I could protest he continued,

"See, over there." I looked at where he was pointing and found Maasi. Dhruv waved at Maasi and she did too smiling.

"Now you believe me." I didn't reply and was baffled for a moment. So he was not lying I thought.

"What? You don't believe me?" he asked not getting any response from me.

"I do," I replied while he grinned.

"Show me your mehndi." He said out of the blue and I put my hands in front of him.

"It's beautiful," he commented making me blush again.

"Really?" I asked in excitement as if I was the one who had carved that beautiful design on my hands.

"Yes," he said touching the tip of my nose,

"But my hand hurts." Keeping my hands in one position was really tiring for me.

"Then, let's remove it." Dhruv held my upper arm and I almost yelled in shock,

"No."

"Why?"

"It won't give good results then," I mumbled pouting.

"Don't tell me that you also believe that the darker the mehndi, the deeper is the love between the couple," he stated the fact that I believe. I smiled sheepishly at him while he muttered,

"Oh no!"

"Dhruv, please, it's my belief and you can't say anything about it. That's final." I said sternly.

"Ok, ok. I won't. Are you hungry?"

"Very."

"I brought food for you," he said placing the taking up a plate in his hand that was kept beside him.

It had Butter Naan and Matar Paneer in it and my mouth watered looking at the delicious dish. I looked at my hands and realized my hands were not free to eat.

I turned towards Dhruv and found him with a morsel in his hand all ready to put it in my mouth.

"What will others think?" I said eyeing the elders who were not giving such good looks in our direction and were glaring.

"I don't care about them, I only care about my muffin. And did you forget that I used to feed you most of the time?" I shook my head in response to which he replied,

"Very good. Now open your mouth."

Smiling I obliged and he fed me slowly.

"Muffin, just one bite." Dhruv had fed me a lot and now my stomach was about to get burst.

"You have been saying this for the last ten minutes. Dhruv, I am full, I can't."

"Please sweetheart." Please, someone, tell me fiance that his pleadings melt me and I don't want that right now.

"No." I huffed and turned in another direction.

"Fine, then I won't tell you about the