ARA POV
I went down and noticed Sanya’s friends were already shouting like kids.
They are always like that-naughty and cheerful. And I always admire them because I wish I could be like them even a bit.
“Hello everyone. ” Hearing this, they all looked at me, and Lucy’s sister came running toward me, hugged me, and said, “Hey Ara, how are you?”
Hearing this, I pouted and said, “Sister, I am no more than five; please stop calling me Ara. It feels like someone calling their dog.”
She started laughing and said, “It is not possible in this life, my little Ara.” And hug me from the side.
I look at other friend, and she hugs me, too. And then Kai and Sebastian came to me.
I call him Sebastian, as he is just a few months older than me.
“Your little Ara is not that little anymore.” I hear Mom’s voice from behind. I turned around to see her. She came with house help and some juice and water.
“Why is that so, aunty?” Kai asked, putting his hand on my shoulder.
“Well, your little Ara is getting married in less than 15 days from now,” Mom said with a smiling face looking at me, and I looked down because of shyness.
WHATTTT!” I hear everyone shouting together, and I am startled a little.
“Yes,” Mom replied.
“Sanya did not tell you guys about this.” Mom Look to Sister for an answer.
“I was about to tell them today, but you spoiled my surprise, Mom,” the sister said with a little annoyed face.
They all look at me with an expression of explanation. I shrugged my shoulders in response.
“Ok, now you guys can talk as much as you want later, but right now, food is ready to let us go,” Mom tells everyone.
Everyone nodded and congratulated me while going towards the dining room.
We sat on the chair, and the food looked mouth-watering.
Everyone started taking food off their plates, and so did I, but Mom stopped saying, “Princess, this is not for you; here, eat this.”
I notice a bowl of soup and porridge (an dish made with rice). I made a face and looked up at Mom with a pleading look.
No, Princess, I cannot help this. Azar specially called me and sent me your entire week’s light food menu, and I am completely with him for this. We cannot play with your health, princess.”
“Mom, you cannot do this,” I fake cry.
“I can and I will.” She said it with a smirk.
I stomped my feet and took the bowl from her hand and heard a whistling sound from Kai Brothering: OMG, love is in the air.”
I looked at him, and my cheeks heated, but I instantly composed myself and said, “Nothing like that, Kai; it is just that the doctor has asked me to eat light food because of food poisoning.”
And I hear Sister’s supporting voice saying, “She is right; it is just because of her health, or else love is not possible for 15 days.”
I was more than thankful for Sanya’s support. I nod in agreement.
“People fall in love at first sight.” He said this, looking at Lucy Sister while she was busy eating. I smiled internally, as I know Kai has feelings for Lucy Sister, but she never takes him seriously.
“And Sanya, 15 days are long enough to fall in love with our little Ara. She can even melt Everest with her smile.”
I laughed at his compliment and said, “Well, that was very overrated. However, thank you, Kai.” I smiled at him.
“You are welcome, little one, and that’s true. I am not kidding.” I nod in agreement, as I don’t want to look rude by disagreeing with his compliment.
“Well, everyone is not romantically sick like you now are,” the sister said, a little annoyed.
I looked down and started drinking my soup.
And so does everyone.
We finished dinner sometime and sat in the home theatre to decide on the movie.
“So, Ara tells us, how come suddenly you are getting married?” Kai asked, looking
curious.
I shrugged at that thought and told them the entire story.
Everyone started to laugh at Sister hearing what she had missed, as we all know what she wants in her life.
“I cannot believe you made a fool of yourself, Sanu. This cannot be you.” Lucy Sister laughed, clutching her stomach, and said this to the sister.
“I might have made a mistake, but I always get what is mine.” I look at her as if I am not getting what she is trying to say, but I ignore it as her half of things are always away from my understanding.
Before I said anything, Sebastian got up and said, “Guys, I have to leave as tomorrow I have a very important meeting and I have to prepare for it.”
He has been acting differently since he arrived.
But well, why do I care?
“I shall catch you guys later.” Saying that, he took turns before anyone said anything and left.
We all watched each other’s faces surprisingly closely as he was behaving weirdly.
So finally, we decided to watch the horror movie despite my disagreement. Huh, being younger is always like that; elders always bully like this.
Before we start the movie, my phone rings, and everyone turns their heads towards me.
“What?” I spoke.
“Loverboy is calling to our little Ara”? Kai asked in a teasing manner, and I became all red after hearing his comment.
“No, he is not calling now. Excuse me, I have to take this call.” Saying this, I ran towards my room, hiding the redness of my cheeks.
While going, I hear Sanya support Shut-Up Kai and start the movie. Oh, how much I love her!
Reaching my room, I closed the door behind me and picked up the call.
“What took so much time to pick up the call?” I hear the voice of authority and roll my eyes. Arrogant. I snort internally.