The Only String Attached

10

"Nothing..let's go", she said and we entered the auditorium.

I saw Mahir and Vyom sitting with tension. I told my di to go and sit with them. I saw my dad and Mahir's parents too. All were excited for today. I went and sat beside Yuvi and Vish as we were juniors.

"And the topper of the year goes to Bani Sharma from bussiness department ", we heard and started hooting for her.

I looked at my dad. He was feeling proud. My di was still in shock and went to collect her trophy.

Mahir banged the second place and we were shouting at the top of our voice. The whole collage is a fan of him. The shoutings and hootings were not stopping at all. He went and collected his trophy.

It was time to take their degree. Everyone received their degrees and took a group picture. Bani di came running to me and gave me a hug.

"Congratulations di, I know you are the best", telling that I gave a long kiss on her cheeks.

"Thanks Bela, I din't expect this", she said.

We both were talking and I saw our dad talking to Mahir's parents. And suddenly I hear Mahir's voice.

"Guys..can I have your attention please"?said Mahir gaining everyone's attention.

"I know many were intrested to know about my personal life, so I'm going to make an announcement in front of you all", he said and was coming towards us.

My heart was running like a marathon. Is he going to propose me? Does he have the same feelings as I have? Oh my god he is coming close to us.

He forwarded his hand. I was looking at him surprised. But now he forwarded his hand towards Bani di.

Wait. What's going on.

I turned towards my right and saw Bani di putting her hand hesitantly in Mahir's hand.

My heart dropped in my stomach looking at them. I was waiting for his next actions.

Mahir went on his knees and said
"Bani, will you accept me as your life partner"?

That's it. Tears started flowing like a waterfall from my eyes. I could hear everyone's gasps. No one expected Mahir and Bani di. Not even our parents.

I could bearly hear anything from the surroundings. My vision was still on them.

"I love you Mahir", said Bani di and I covered my mouth from sobbing.

He made her wear a ring and took her in a hug which she reciprocated.

Vish, Yuvi and Vyom were calling me and tapping on my shoulders continuesly. I was not feeling any touch on me. I was still focused on them.

I looked at my dad and he too was shocked. Mahir's parents were shocked too. I saw Mahir and Bani di coming towards me hand in hand.

I wiped my tears immediately and looked at them with a smile.