It had been few minutes after they reached Jeevika's house in Rishikesh, Manvi was walking behind Jeevika as she continued to ignore her.
"Di meri taraf dekho na ab..." Manvi was standing behind Jeevika while she continued to make preparation for dinner,
"Jeevika di... Sorry na... I know I only spoke to you twice after you came back, I am sorry," Jeevika turned and frowned at her,
Manvi held her ears as she continued to look at her sweetly,
"No... jao yaha se... mujhe kaam kar ne do..." Jeevika looked away,
"You just gave them tea... What is the hurry for dinner, aap mujse baath karo..."
"How many times would I have tried to contact you, patha hai?"
"Sorry... please..." Manvi dragged, tilting her head,
"Nahi chodo gi na tum mujhe..." Jeevika tried to hide her smile,
"Ahh Jeevika di... smile... yes that smile... wohi smile," Jeevika chuckled and slapped Manvi playfully on her shoulder and they hugged,
"Baap re... finally maaf kar dhi,"
"Haan haan... Ab meri devrani joh ban ne wali ho..."
"Haww... Aap?" Manvi stared at her wide eyed,
"Haan... main..."Jeevika laughed,
"Aap ko kaise pata...?"
"I have my own sources"
"I know you who your source is... Viren bhai na... aaj kal bohot panga le rahe hein mujse... Wait and see what I'll do to him,"
"Haha... woh tum aur tumhari bhaiya dekh lo... Don't tell me..."
"Okay... Bhai se yaad aayi... Where is your brother? I saw all your relatives, friends but not your brother..."
"That is because he hasn't reached home yet, he will be here in few minutes, then I will introduce to him to you... chalo now we'll go get ready... pandith ji agaye honge," They both left the kitchen to join the others.
Jeevika walked away to get changed and Manvi decided to walk around the house. The house was fairly big with many rooms, but it wasn't hard to get to a room from the other. The pale green walls were mostly covered with many frames and portraits; the house was so cozy that it made you feel peaceful and warm. There were two more families present other than theirs and the house already looked like wedding house, chirpy and active. Manvi smiled at one of Jeevika's aunt as she turned to the passage which leads to the bedrooms, she didn't know how but she suddenly slipped and now was held by someone by their arms around her waist.
"Oh I..." she turned to look at the person who saved her from falling and was met with a pair of dark and intense eyes. She blinked and looked around only to see Virat staring at both of them. Manvi turned to look at her savior again and then it clicked her how she was still in his arms, she struggled and moved away.
"I'm sorry... I..." She didn't know if she was nervous because she was close to a stranger or if the encounter was witnessed by Virat.
"It is okay... but you should be careful because the floor here is wet," The stranger concluded making Manvi notice the wet floor, "Waise I am Adhiraj, aap?" he asked offering Manvi a smile his face still curious,
But Manvi wasn't looking at him, she was looking at Virat who was now held an unreadable expression, the anger which flashed across his eyes few moments back was nowhere to be seen. Virat turned and walked away making Manvi's heart leap,
