Wajah Tum Ho

31. Henna Of Your Name

Bin maange mile toh;
Khwaaish bebuniyad hai.
Sooraj se ujale ki
Guzaarish fazool hai.

[Translation: If you get something without asking for it then your aspirations are as baseless and useless as a request for light from the sun.]

Now that Nandini and Advik were just a week away from getting hitched in front of the world, as advancement from the legally wedded couple that they already were, the Kapoor Mansion was never dull, even for a moment. While the overly excited parents had gotten the dates ready from the priest already, the youngsters were busy in the various tasks that they had already divided amongst themselves. This excitement was contagious; when one would get exhausted for a moment, the other would come and transfer a part of their excitement back into them and the process would go on and on. As if the whole day wasn't enough, the youngsters would go on planning even at night; about certain improvements, songs to be added; cuisine and luxury, and all things unthinkable. While the best designers were sought by the very own personal stylist at home- Nia Kapoor, to design the best attires for the bride and groom and the entire family; the rest of the things required by the bride were to be taken care of by Navya- the best bridesmaid Nandini would ever have and while Navya was almost ready with all the things, there was still one thing left which she thought she'd go and buy the very next day- the chooda and kaleere. This was the one thing that bothered Abhimanyu the most- and what bothered him was simply adorable but he couldn't help himself with a few words to explain what he felt.

Sighing at his hundredth attempt for the day, he knocked at the door and after getting permitted, he entered the room only to find his sister writing something in her journal. Smiling at that, he shook his head and took a seat on the couch across hers.

Abhimanyu: Did I disturb your Me-time?

Nandini looked up, startled, and smiled at him before closing the journal and turning her attention entirely towards him.

Nandini: You know that you can never disturb me bhai. I'm always free for you.

Abhimanyu smiled and swiped his tongue over his lower lip deftly in nervousness. Nandini frowned but said nothing and waited for her brother to open up himself.

Abhimanyu: So, are you ready?

Nandini beamed a smiled at him.

Nandini: As ready as I'll ever be.

Abhimanyu: Nervous?

Nandini let out a sigh at that and rolled in her lips before finally deciding to let out her feelings.

Nandini: Truth to be told, I am. Even though this is the second time I'm marrying and that too the very same person, everything feels new. There are these constant jitters and unpleasant thoughts. I know I might sound dramatic, considering the fact that I know this family like the back of my palm but still, some thoughts won't stop bugging me and these jitters won't go.

Abhimanyu smiled, almost a satirical smile before dropping his head.

Abhimanyu: I honestly don't know what to say to make you feel better. I think these are pre-wedding jitters and mom would've been a better help at this. All I know is that Advik loves you a lot and when he didn't leave you at your worst, rest assured he won't leave you now, when he knows you love him like crazy.

Nandini smiled at her brother before getting up and hugging him like her life depended on it.

Nandini: Trust me I feel a thousand times better. Just promise me, you'll never leave me alone no matter what.

Abhimanyu tightened his grip on her, resting his head on top of hers.

Abhimanyu: Never!

Nandini smiled before breaking the hug and looking at him.