ARRANGED TO BE MINE ( On Hold )

🦋 15 🦋

I couldn't help but smile at the sound of bangles clinking , one against the other as I put them on . The sound made me feel calm and giddy . My hands gently brushed over each and every bangle that sat on my wrist . I looked up in awe at my very own reflection in the mirror .I looked beautiful with long brown hairs , an elegant golden saree draped neatly around me . It sparkled under the light at my slightest movements , making it all the more perfect . A pair of golden bangles gifted by Reyansh's mom covered both my wrists .

I turned around , admiring myself from every possible angle . I heard someone clear their throat , startling me out of my trance . I jumped and spun around to see him leaning at the doorframe looking quite handsome himself in a beige kurta with sleeves rolled up . His arms crossed across his chest and a smug smile played on his lips .

“Ever heard of knocking ? It's a nice thing to do and let someone know of your presence . Totally recommend .” I said jokingly and turned towards the mirror to fix my hair .

“If I recall correctly , I never claimed to be nice .” his smirk just grew wider as he took small steps towards me and stood directly behind me .

Our eyes connected through the mirror and for a second everything was silent . My breath hitched in my throat as Reyansh leaned in closer , a look of pure mischief in his eyes . His body pressed against my back , sending shivers down my spine and leaving goosebumps in his wake . He pulled away after what felt like an eternity , leaving a small blue box on the dressing table . I looked at him with confusion and picked up the box , slowly opening it . Inside , sat a  beautiful pair of jhumkas with intricate design on it with small cream coloured beads hanging off the end of it .

“Mom sent these for you .” he said and ran a hand through his hair . I looked into his blue eyes and he immediately averted his eyes . I could also see a little bit of red creeping up his neck .

I realised the reason for his bashfulness and bite down on my lip to stop the smile . Grinning like an idiot I put them on and assess myself in the mirror one last time .Turning around I see him busy typing something on his phone . I retrieve the heels from my closet and walk back into the room . He looks up from his phone and walks over to me . Without saying anything he grabs the heels from my grip and kneels down . He carefully places them down and urges me to wear them , but instead I stare at him wide eyed , unable to move . My brain has turned into a butterfly and is trapped in my head .He watches me intently , waiting for me to move but I am frozen .

Finally he sighs and pinches the side of my ankle , ever so lightly , bringing me out of my daze . I hiss and glare at him .

“Come on , Cinderella.” he mocks me . With a huff I slip them on and he helps me secure the straps around my ankle . Even the slightest brush of his fingers against my skin sends tingles up and down my entire body . Just when I thought the torcher was over , he traces the spot that he pinched and starts rubbing it in a soothing manner . Only it doesn't help me one bit .Reyansh has some skills and he is using them very well , he knows what he's doing to me and I will combust if he keeps this on . Finally I step away from him , still feeling the warmth from where his hands touched . He stands up amusement dancing in his dirty , dark and blue eyes .

“I like it when you are flustered .” he says grinning mischievously and starts walking back out of the room . I follow him and together we go downstairs and join our family , who were waiting for us to begin the ceremony .

Everyone's eyes were on us as we promised our rings to each other . Somehow I had convinced both our families for a small engagement ceremony . So instead of a grand party with unnecessary eyes watching us , we decided on exchanging rings here , the place that I called home and with the people that I called family .With my ring resting on his finger and his on mine I realised one thing , I was marrying my bestfriend's brother .

It was no longer just a trope for me and not just any fairytale in a romance novel . It was a real life story . One that I hope will have a happy ending .

May your mom let you sleep through winter mornings🦋
~chaoticmind2311