Mahi Bhai's plan actually worked, Mahira was too occupied by Vamika and Rio to come out of her room till before sunset where she would eventually have to get ready for the function. Not to forget, Ishan, Rutu and Shardul too did a great job of keeping her away from her balcony even.
As the chats continued non stop she received a call from Natasa.
"Yes babe!", Mahira said in her cheerful voice and Natasa rolled her eyes at her drama.
"You gotta get ready love!", Natasa said and Mahira looked at the clock, she had absolutely no sense of time, which screamed how successful those three boys with her were.
"Okay! I'll see you in 15 minutes!", Mahira said and got up from her bed.
"Kya hua?", Ishan asked her.
"I have to get ready for today's function!", She said with the brightest smile and flipped her hair.
"It's only 5. The function is supposed to start at 8.", Rutu said as his face turned into that of a confused one.
"Unlike boys, we girls have a lot on cards, hair, makeup, wearing the outfit to perfection.", Mahira said rolling her eyes.
"We toh just need to wash our face!", Ishan said with a sigh, "Simple life!", Shardul added and Mahira just gave them a look, and laughed looking at Ishan's face.
"Aapko drop karde hum ma'am? To y'all's personal Sabyasachi showroom.", Rutu asked her getting up and she ran a hand through her hair, looking at him with an irritated face.
"Don't, just take these kids to Vee bhai and Sonu Bhai, unki mom's will be busy!", She said.
"Okay, but someone needs to drop you too!", Ishan said.
"Last time I checked, I'm not on a wheel chair yet!", Mahira said.
"No but you could be, I mean, can't risk anything happening to you, you are our brother's wife, we gotta make sure you reach there safely!", Shardul said and she gave the three of them a 'are you serious' look.
"Kahan se laate ho aisi bakwas comedy?", She asked the three of them.
"Chal! We entertained you, ab drama mat karo!", Rutu said and she rolled her eyes.
"Okay, chalo, drop me!", She said, no point arguing with those idiots, and hence, Shardul and Rutu went with Vamika and Rio and Ishan took the job of making sure she reaches her makeup room without going astray.
"Yaar Ishu, mujhe na do minute ke liye sirf garden me jaana hai han main aayi!", She said and Ishan head palmed.
"Tumhe makeup me late ho jayega.", Ishan said and she shook her head.
"No abhi bohot time hai.", She said turning around towards the stairs and Ishan ran behind her.
"What happened Mahira?", Ro bhai's voice interrupted them.
"Bhai I just wanted to go down and make sure ki saare chrysanthemums usi order of colors me placed hai ya nahi jaise mujhe chahiye the, and also ki welcome drinks prepared hai ya nahi, aur use serve kaise kar rahe hai", She said and Rohit kept a hand on her shoulder to relax her.
"I'll do that, you go and get ready!", Rohit said and she shook her head.
"Still a lot of time to the functions Bhai, main khud se dekh lungi to I'll be relieved.", She said and Rohit and Ishan shared a look, Rohit immediately came up with an excuse.
"Nahi humein jaldi functions wrap up karna hoga kyuki it might rain tonight according to the weather forecast.", Rohit said and Mahira's face turned into a frown.
"Aisa kya?", She asked, her voice barely above a whisper but she could see the sun which was bright and about to set, no hints of a cloud.
"But there is not a single cloud in the sky, aise kaise baarish hogi?", She said looking out of the big hollow window on the corridor.
"Arey main tujhe meteorologist dikh raha hoon kya baba? Ja na get ready, ab weather forecast hai to hum kya kar sakte hai, main jaa raha hoon neeche decorations check kar lunga", Rohit said and she nodded like an obedient child turning turning back, but that's when she stopped and peaked out of the window again.
"Ye black car kiski hai?", She asked, spotting a new vehicle in the parking slot, because apparently the only vehicles there were the ones from the wedding planners, all the guests had been here since a week now and they all came here in booked vehicles from the airport which left immediately after dropping them, it was unusual to see a new black car within the premises.
"Event planners ne kuch aur workers bheje honge usse.", Rohit bhai said and she nodded, her mind was clouded by visions of her sangeet night being ruined by rain.
"Maybe!", She said very softly and walked to the makeup hall herself, and Rohit and Ishan sighed in relief.
She went inside the makeup hall with a frown on her face,
"What's up baby?", Sakshi bhabhi was the first one who got up from her chair and came to her, Ritika, who was sitting just beside Mahira's mirror also noticed that.
"Ro bhai said it might rain tonight.", She said with a pout and Ritika and Sakshi bhabhi shared a look, they are sure it won't.
"When did he say this?", Ritika asked her.
"Abhi main neeche ja rahi thi decorations check karne to unhone kaha jaldi ready ho jao, it might rain tonight.", She said and they understood the matter.
"Don't spoil your mood there's only 20% chance of rain, you get ready araam se.", Jaya said who was also close by, keeping a hand on Mahira's arm.
"Hmmm!", Mahira hummed.
"Smile baba! We can shift the party inside if it rains.", Sakshi bhabhi said, knowing absolutely that the rain part is a lie.
"No!", She whined.
"Someone is sad?", Mahi bhai's voice echoed as he walked in with a glass of Blueberry Mojito to see his baby sister surrounded by all ladies.
"Mahi bhai!", She said in a cranky voice as he took a chair and sat infront of her.
"Kya ho gaya?", He said in the calmest voice which made her cry.
"Oye why are you crying?", Sakshi bhabhi said as she kept a hand on her cheek, Mahi bhai gestured all of them to go and do whatever they were doing, he can handle her.
And so they all listened to him, going back to their tables.
"Baarish ka kuch karo na!", Mahira said as she wiped her tears, Mahi bhai kept a hand on hers and said with utmost calmness,"main baarish ka kya karunga Mahira? Jo karna hai baarish karegi!", He said with a smile which made her laugh.
"My day will be ruined.", She said as that smile disappeared again.
"You are universe's favourite child don't worry, aisa nahi hoga, main keh raha hoon na." He said running a hand on her hair.
"How do you know?", She asked as she stopped crying.
"I just do.", He said shrugging his shoulders.
"Promise?", She asked holding his hand like a kid.
"Promise.", He said with such a confidence that made her worry vanish.
"Okay!", She whispered and Mahi bhai stood up, planting a kiss on her forehead, to which her smile widened.
"Main chala, see you in the evening. Ye pee lo, tumhe bohot pasand hai na.", He said pointing towards the mojito that he brought and she nodded, and then Mahi bhai left.
"All good?", Sakshi bhabhi asked her.
"Yes."
Time skip:
It was 7:30 already, all the girls were almost ready, Mahira was very excited and happy as there was absolutely no cloud in the sky even now, she just sat infront of the mirror staring at herself, the white coloured lehenga complementing her nude makeup as one of the makeup artist bent down to place the heels on her feet.
Anushka who was ready came and kissed her cheek, staring at her through the mirror.
"Main kaisi lag rahi hoon?", Mahira asked dramatically, making Anushka laugh.
"Bohot pretty!", Anushka said.
"Katrina Kaif level pretty?", Mahira asked turning to face her, and Anushka laughed even more at that.
"Han han bilkul. Tumhe bohot pasand hai na Katrina?", Anushka asked her and she nodded like a kid.
"Aapki to friend hai na wo, Aap mujhe milwana unse please!", Mahira asked her and Anushka nodded.
"Abhi chalein? Your Vicky Kaushal must be waiting.", Athiya said as she gave Mahira her hand to help her get up.
"Mahira you look awesome.", Ziva said as she came to her running in the cutest white lehenga, It was a mutual decision that Mahira and Ziva would wear the same white organza lehenga on her sangeet.
"You too twinnie.", Mahira said to Ziva who twirled flaunting her lehenga.
"Time to go downstairs.", Sakshi bhabhi said adjusting Mahira's lehenga to make it easy for her to walk, Ziva held her hand with Anushka and Ritika on her either sides, everyone else surrounding them too, as they walked down the stairs.
The gates to the castle opened and Rishab looked at Mahira, the world seemed to pause around him and he only had one thought in his mind that how pretty would she look on the day of their wedding, he had no knowledge of his surroundings whatsoever he slowly walked towards the stairs and extended his hand for her to take, she looked at him and gave him a smile that made him go weak in knees as she forwarded her free hand, keeping it on his, her other hand holding Ziva's.
As she stepped down on the flat land, Rishab leaned in kissing her cheek, which made her blush, everyone looking at them with heart eyes, as Rishab walked her to there gorgeous seat infront of the stage, he went on his knees to adjust her lehenga as she sat down, the photographers not failing to capture these beautiful candids. After she settled down, everyone came to her, exchanging compliments and some jokes.
"Ro bhaiya baarish nahi hui!", She said with a cheeky smile as rohit came to her.
"Haina? See even the universe loves you so much!", He said patting her cheek.
"Uff! Mahira dekho Samaira is being a stubborn child.", Ritika came with a frowning Samaira in her arms.
"What happened to my doll?", Mahira asked bringing a small smile on Samaira's face.
"She wants to sit between you two!", Ritika said making both Rishab and Mahira laugh.
"Toh why are you scolding her, she can sit with me!", Mahira said extending her bangle clad hands, Rishab got up and took Samaira from Ritika, making her sit in between the two.
"I also want to sit with my Mahira!", Nidhyana pulled Riva's clothes and Mahira heard that, a wide smile gracing her lips on the love she was getting from the kids.
"Come!", Mahira said to her as she walked over and Mahira picked her, making her sit on her lap.
"You are already wearing that heavy lehenga, make her sit down somewhere not on your lap.", Riva bhabhi said and she just shook her head.
"Holding them is never a burden bhabhi!", Mahira said with the warmest smile as Riva bent to place a kiss on her forehead.
"When we met that day on the stands, I never thought I'll be attending your wedding.", She said and Mahira giggled.
"Waise ek cheez hai jo bohot useful hogi!", Priyanka bhabhi said." Now we all can leave our kids with them, two best babysitters!".
"Seriously! Please babysit vamika for me!", Anushka said both Rishab and Mahira nodded happily
"I so wanted to get a host to do this I swear!", She muttered under her breath making Rishab laugh.
"I thereby welcome you all to this beautiful evening to celebrate the sangeet ceremony of my Dear friend Rishab Pant and my most favourite one, Mahira Singhania.", He said on the mic and everyone just smiled at him.
"So..... Let's raise a toast to the beautiful couple, and let the celebration begin!", Rutu said and everyone clapped at their new found attempt of hosting.
"Honestly agar mujhse koi 4-5 months pehle puchta ki do you think Rishab and Mahira will get married, I would've laughed on their face saying mera bhai itna bewkoof thori hai.", Deepak said from the stage making Mahira glare at him.
"But Rishu, jaisi bhi hai, she is the best and the sweetest, I never imagined myself to become such good friends with someone in such a short time, take very very good care of her, warna entire CSK family and also whole of ICT will not spare you!", Deepak said and Rishab gave him a thumbs up from his seat.
"And since we all love Mahira so much, and the CSK family loving her even more, we have planned a huge surprise for you princess!", Rutu said making Mahira's face light up, everyone else knowing perfectly well what the surprise is.
"What surprise?", She turned to Rishab with twinkling eyes, he just smirked at her.
"Turn around!", Rutu said, and so she did to be greeted by one of her most favourite face, she stood up in an instant, the smile widening and her eyes teared up a bit seeing Faf and Imari come towards her.
"Dammit! Can't even run in this lehenga!", She cursed under her breath taking a hold of her condition, everyone around her laughed at this, little Amelie ran to her in the meantime and Mahira picked her up in an instant, planting kisses on her face.
"Hello!", She waved at Rishab, and he took no time in taking her from Mahira.
And as she gave Amelie to Rishab, she was engulfed in a tight hug from Imari, Mahira took no time in reciprocating that hug.
"You look like an angel!", Imari said backing off from the hug placing her hand on Mahira's chin.
"You too!", Mahira said, more like whispered.
"Excuse me?", Faf's voice broke their emotional reunion and the tears which were in control by now fell down as she was engulfed in a tight hug by her favourite.
"Congratulations!", He said patting her head, she just smiled.
"Why didn't you both tell me you were coming? I was so sad!", Mahira said backing off from the hug , Imari wiped off the lone tear that fell off her eyes.
"We were supposed to give you a surprise! Now don't cry, you're too pretty to cry.", Faf said kissing her forehead, and Mahi bhai came to them.
"Second time ro rahi ho tum.", He said to Mahira.
"Translate!", Faf said looking between them, and Rishab told him what they were talking about.
"You made her cry?", He asked Rishab, with a serious face.
"God! No!", Rishab defended himself.
"No he didn't make me cry, I was crying outta stupidity!", Mahira said and Faf smiled again.
"Actually I was kidding, there was no rain forecast!", Rohit came to Mahira.
"Yes he lied to keep you upstairs,but you are a smart girl, you saw their car.", Virat said joining the conversation.
"So y'all were involved in fooling me.", She sighed with the brightest smile.
"Surprising you baba!", Rishab said squeezing her palm.
"But I'm so glad you came!", She said and her voice broke at the end.
"I couldn't have missed it for the world!", He said patting her cheek.
"Now don't cry!", Imari said taking her in for a side hug.
"Let's continue with the celebrations then.", Faf said to Deepak who gave him a thumbs up.
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