Chapter 74:
The preparation for the wedding has started. Everyone has started the shopping and other preparation for the wedding. Neil wanted to spend some alone night with Avni but only get that in the night and because of tiredness they did not talk much and slept.
One day, Avni was passing by the corridor. Her room was on the way but she was not going there. Someone holds her wrist, pulled her into the room and pinned Avni to the wall. Avni opened her eyes and the door shut she flinched and opened her eyes. Avni saw, Neil is standing by caging her between his arms. Neil smiles.
Avni: Neil! You scared me.
Avni huffs and keeps the hand on her heart. She looked at Neil.
Neil lovingly keeps the hair strands behind her ear. Avni shivers.
Neil: Someone else has even that much dare to touch my Avni.
Avni looked at him.
Avni: why you pull me like this? I was going to Mummy Ji.
Neil: you were going to Mummy Ji but what about her son? Don't you think that you are ignoring him? That too, too badly. Today, I am at home still my wife don't have time for me, I am missing her.
Avni: Sorry Neil. I know, I am not giving you much time and I am really guilty for that. But Aman's wedding is on the head and I have to fulfil the responsibility of a sister and sister-in-law. I am so nervous. Don't know I will come up on it or not.
Neil: Relax, Avni. Everything will be fine. I am with you.
Avni: I know but still it is really difficult to handle both sides. One side, Papa and the other side, Maddy Bua and both don't let a single chance go from their hands to taunt me. Don't know what will happen.
Neil: you will manage I trust you and I am with you so just relax.
Avni nods.
Avni: shopping is also pending. I mean, I have done the shopping for other functions but the wedding day's dress, that is still left to buy.
Neil: well. I have a solution for that.
Avni frowns.
Avni: what?
Neil: I bought a dress for you but promise me that you will wear that only.
Avni looked at him.
Avni: noooo, I don't trust you.
Neil was surprised to hear her statement.
Neil: Avni?
Avni: I mean your choice must be good. You have a good sense of shopping but still, I can't trust you.
Neil: Wow, my wife doesn't trust me. Impressive.
Avni: Neil...
Neil: no, it's good I got to know what you think about me but let me tell you that I bought a beautiful lehenga for you but it's ok. You go and buy your dress.
Avni: Neil, I didn't mean that. I...
Neil: no, it's ok.
Avni: at least show me. Maybe I like it.
Neil looked away and shook his head. Avni holds her ear.
Avni: I am sorry. I was just kidding.
Neil: don't lie. I always give you the best gifts but you don't value my emotions.
Avni feels bad.
Avni: I am sorry. I am so frustrated because of my hectic schedule. Shopping, office work. I am just feeling to pull my hair. I am sorry please forgive me. And who said, I don't value your emotions.
Avni shows him the pendant which Neil gifted her.
Avni: I always keep it near me because you gave this to me Whenever I feel low, I touch it and feels that you are with me. Neil, I can't explain in words what are you to me.
Neil keeps his arms at both sides of Avni.
Neil: then show it by your lips.
Neil gives her a flying kiss. Avni blushes she hits his arm to hide her blush. Neil smiles.
Avni: I am sorry.
Neil: it's ok. I understand.
Avni smiled.
Avni: show me the dress.
Neil: no, I will show you on that day.
Avni: but I have to check the fitting.
Neil: you don't worry about that. I gifted you a Saree the fitting was perfect. Right?
Avni: fitting of Saree. Ne...
Avni understands what he means. Avni looked at Neil. Neil nods.
Neil: yes, that was perfect. So don't worry about that.
Neil winked. Avni feels shy.
Avni: ok now let me go. I have work.
Neil: ok go but promise me, you will wear that dress only.
Avni: ok, I promise. I know you bought the best for me. But it should be according to wedding functions.
Neil: oh you don't worry about that.
Avni: ok then I will wear that. I hope it will fit me.
Neil: that's my promise.
Avni smiled. Neil smiled to see her.
Avni was about to go but Neil again caged her between his arms. Avni flinched, she looked at him.
Avni: now what?
Neil keeps the hair behind her ear and said.
Neil: I asked you something in the morning but you did not give me the answer till now.
Avni: what?
Neil: think.
Avni thinks and recalls their conversation. Avni looked at him.
Neil: say.
Avni: hmm.
Avni encircled her arm around his neck.
Avni: everything can not be explained by words. Some things have to understand.
Neil: but sometimes expressing love is also important. It gives peace. It gives happiness.
Avni: you also did not say that.
Neil: but mine is understood. It shows.
Avni: but sometimes expressing love is also important. It gives peace. It gives happiness.
Neil looked at her because she bounced back his dialogue to him. Avni makes a pout and raises her eyebrows.
Avni: first you realised your feelings so you say first those three magical words then I will say them.
Neil: deal?
Avni: deal.
Neil: on done.
Neil gives her space. They look at each other. Avni opens the door and goes.
Neil: you wait and watch Mrs Khanna how your husband Neil Khanna will express his love in his unique style.
Neil smiles.
The next day, Avni came into the room at night. She knew that family is not at home they went out of town to meet their relatives and will come back tomorrow. Avni saw Neil is not at home.
Avni: Neil did not come till now he said, he is on the way.
Avni's eyes fall on the card which was sticked on the mirror. Avni goes to the table she keeps her bag on the table and goes to the dressing table. Avni picks the car and reads that.
Avni reads, "your dress is kept in the cupboard. Wear it and come downstairs.
Avni frowns.
Neil: don't make this face. Till you get ready, the preparation will be done till then.
Avni smiles. She did not notice that the lights of the living area were off. She thought, no one is at home that's why lights are off. Avni smiles. Avni gets ready.
She came to the living area and the lights were off.
Avni: Neil, Neil.
The lights switch on and Avni was surprised to see the decorations. Something was kept on the table. Avni knew it is a cake. Avni was looking around and smiling.