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rohi woke up smiling. It was her engagement day she thought. Fine she was already engaged but still this would make it official in front of friends and family! She looked over at Aria who was still asleep beside her. She waited a few minutes but Aria didn't wake up. Finally not being able to contain her excitement she nudged her. "Ari, wake up." "Arohi, let me sleep." "Come on Aria, it's my engagement day, how can we sleep." Aria slowly turned towards Arohi, rubbing her eyes and smiling. "You're getting engaged AGAIN to Arjun today." she said happily. "How are you feeling?" Both girls now lay on their sides facing each other. "I'm good, a little nervous, and a lot excited." "Have I told you how happy I am for the two of you." Aria said "Arjun is a great guy and every time he looks at you, you can see the love in his eyes for you." "Ari, I love him so much." "I never thought it was possible to love someone this much." "And if it wasn't for you setting me straight we might not even be together right now." "Thanks for always being the best sister and friend." Aria smiled at her. "Thanks for being the best little sister ever." "When everything happened with "him", Aria said softly. "I was shattered and if it wasn't for you and Ishaan I don't know what I would have done."

Arohi sat up and pulled Aria up and threw her arms around her. "I love you Ari, and whenever you need me I'll be there." Aria pulled away first. "Enough sappyness, your wedding is still 3 weeks away and you're already getting emotional!" Arohi laughed wiping the tears from her eyes. "What can I do I'm such a softy." Aria, rolled her eyes at that. "Okay enough wasting time." "We need to get up and start getting ready." Aria said already getting out of bed. Arohi smiled. It was her engagement day!

Arjun spent his morning in the office. A problem had arisen with a very important client and Arjun had to go in to personally speak to the client to reassure him that things were right on track. This was not really the way he had wanted to spend his engagement day but work was work. As he pulled into his driveway at home, Arohi and the other girls came out of the house. "Where you off to?" he asked. "Beauty Parlor." Arohi answered. "To beautify myself for the engagement." "You're already too beautiful, you don't need any beauty parlor." Arjun said softly so only she could hear. But the girls leaned in to make sure they heard him "Aww" the girls all said in unison. "I can't believe my brother is so romantic." "It's actually kinda gross" Sara said making a face.. "Try living with them." Rashi said sarcastically. "The way they make lovey dovey eyes at each other is sickening." Arjun and Arohi smiled at each other. "See they're doing it again." "I say forget the engagement tonight and just get them married." Arjun looked at his sister with interest. "Rashi that's the most intelligent thing you've said in a very long time." "I think we should listen to Rashi." he said turning to Arohi. Arohi glared at both Arjun and Rashi. "I don't think she likes that idea so much bhai." Rashi said. Arjun shrugged. "I guess it was worth a try." he said with a sad puppy dog face. Arohi tried not to laugh. "Let's go" she said to the girls. "Before these two have any more brilliant ideas."

The girls spent the day at the parlor. Arohi felt so relaxed and pampered from head to toe. But maybe she had relaxed her a little too much because when she did glance at her watch she realized they were late. The girls sped home and Arohi's mom waited for her at the door. "Where were you?" "Guests are going to start arriving soon and you're still not ready." She ushered her and Aria upstairs. "Aria you help get Arohi ready."

Arohi slipped on her beautiful lengha and kameez careful not to ruin her hair which she had done at the beauty parlor. All of it hung in soft curls over her left shoulder, a small flower tucked in behind her ears. She put on thick hoop earrings that were copper with dusty pink beads hanging from them. In her hand she wore Copper and Pink chooria. Her make-up was done in a bronze shadow emphasizing her beautiful eyes. She stood in front of the mirror, inspecting herself. Biting her lower lip she thought about Arjun's reaction.

"You look amazing Aria said for the 3rd time as she helped Arohi pin her duppata. The duppata came from the back and hung from her arms. Arohi's mom walked in and seeing her daughter her eyes instantly welled up. "You look beautiful my bacha." "Thanks mom" Arohi said with tears in her own eyes giving her mom a hug. "Everyone is here, we should be ready to go in a few minutes. " "Ishaan will walk you down." Arohi smiled and nodded. Aria, gave her a quick hug and her and Arohi's mom left. Arohi stood trying to calm the butterflies in her stomach. Then she heard Ishaan come up behind her. "I can't believe my baby sister is getting engaged." "How did you grow up so fast?" "I still remember you running around beating up boys bigger then you and now you're a grown woman about to start your own family with Arjun." Arohi smiled at her brother giving him a hug. "I might not say it very often, but I'm very proud of you and I am so happy for you and Arjun. "From what I've learned about him I can see he's a great guy, and will keep you happy." "That's all I ever wanted for you." Arohi felt tears well up in her eyes. "Hey no tears this is a happy occasion." As he said that his phone beeped, checking his message he saw it was Sanchit. "They're ready for us." he said to Arohi. Arohi nodded and taking a deep breath they walked out of the room.

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Jaise khilta gulaab

Jaise shaayar ka khwaab

Jaise ujli kiran

Jaise van mein hiran

Jaise chaandni raat

Jaise naghme ki baat

Jaise mandir mein ho ek jalta diya

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Jaise subahon ka roop

Jaise sardi ki dhoop

Jaise veena ki taan

Jaise rangon ki jaan

Jaise balkhaaye bel

Jaise lehron ka khel

Jaise khushboo liye aaye thandi hava

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga

Jaise naachta mor

Jaise resham ki dor

Jaise pariyon ka raag

Jaise sangdal ki aag

Jaise sola sighaar

Jaise rasti fuhaar

Jaise aahista aahista badhta nasha

Ho ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga .

Arjun looked up at Arohi walking down the staircase and his heart stopped. Literally stopped. She looked so beautiful. As he caught her eye she gave him a small smile. He smiled back. She took her last step and Ishaan handed her hand into Arjun's and patted Arjun on the back. "Take care of my little sister, she's one in a million." Arjun smiled and nodded, shaking Ishaan's hand. As he led her to where the ceremony was going to be taking place he said softly "you take my breath away." 'Arohi smiled softly. She peaked a look at him and couldn't believe he could look even more handsome then he usually did. He wore a cream colored uchkin with copper and gold embroidery on the arms and along the buttons running up the middle. Classy but not over done just how Arjun's taste in clothing usually was. As they took their seats he handed her a bouquet of pink roses. Everyone "aawed" around them. Arohi brought the flowers to her face and inhaled their beautiful scent. Giving Arjun a big smile. Aria took the flowers from her and they started the ceremony.

Arjun's family and Arohi's family both took turns doing their individual shaguns and then Arjun slipped the engagement ring back onto her finger and she slipped one on his. Everyone cheered and applauded as Arohi and Arjun smiled happily.

They took photos with everyone as people came up to congratulate them. It was at this point that Priya made an announcement. "Hi everyone, for those of you who don't know me I'm Arohi's little cousin." "We the cousins and Arjun's sister's Rashi and Sara along with Arohi's best friend Aria have a little surprise for Jiju and Di." "'Now everyone knows Di is the dancer in the family." |She's the one that usually puts these things together but today we're going to attempt to put on a performance for di and jiju." "We just want to say we're so happy for you both and we love you." Arohi's smile couldn't be any bigger. She sqeezed Arjun's hand as she waited for the performance to start.

Roop hai tera sona, soni teri paaya

hoye, roop hai tera sona sona, soni teri paayal

Chhan chhana chhan aise chhanke, kar de sabko ghaayal

Keh raha aankhon ka kaajal, ishq mein jeena marna, yay

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava maahiya

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava, yea

Roop hai mera sona, soni meri paayal

Roop hai mera sona sona, soni meri paayal

Chhan chhana chhan aise chhanke, kar de sabko ghaayal

Hey, keh raha aankhon ka kaajal, ishq mein jeena marna

Everybody!

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava maahiya

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava

Maahiya ve aaja maahi, maahiya ve aaja - 4

Nachle ve nachle, ay shava

Arre, aaja gori nachle, ay shava

Ae, nachle ve nachle, ay shava

Dekha tenu pehli pehli baar ve

Hone laga dil beqaraar ve

Rabba mainu kee ho gaya

Dil jaaniye, haai mainu kee ho gaya

Sunke teri baatein sone yaar ve

Maahi mainu tere naal pyaar ve

Haai main mar jaawa

Dil jaaniye, haai main mar jaawa

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava maahiya

Ve shava shava bhangra, ve shava shava

Mm hm hm hm hm hm hm

In kadmon mein saansein waar de

Rab se zyaada tujhe pyaar de

Rab mainu maaf kare

Rabba khairiya, haai mainu maaf kare

Tum to meri jind meri jaan ve

Meri tu zameen hai aasmaan ve

Tujh bin main kee kara

Rabba khairiya, haai ve main kee kara

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava maahiya

Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava, yea

Ae, roop hai tera sona sona, soni teri paayal

Chhan chhana chhan aise chhanke, kar de sabko ghaayal

Keh raha aankhon ka kaajal, ishq mein jeena marna

C' mon!

(Say shava shava maahiya, say shava shava maahiya

Ve shava shava bhangra, ve shava shava bhangra) - 2

Arohi and Arjun watched as their families acted out the words making everyone laugh and cheer. Everyone did a great job and even the guys were in there singing and dancing. Arohi's smiled never left her face she felt so blessed to have a family that loved her and Arjun so much. The song ended with everyone clapping and cheering.

Dinner was served and dancing started soon after. Arohi and Arjun mingled with guests and then hit the dance floor with everyone else. At one point in the evening Arjun grabbed Arohi's hand and said"come with me." He led her to the their back deck. The music could be heard softly as Arohi stepped into Arjun's arms.

"Have I told you how beautiful you look today?" Arjun asked as Arohi danced in his arms to "Bahon Ke Dharmiya do pyar mil rehain". "Only about 10 times she said smiling." "But I don't mind hearing it again." Arjun laughed. "Arohi you look amazing." "You are amazing." he said softly looking into her eyes. "And I love you." Arohi looked into Arjun's beautiful eyes and she saw his love for her shining through. "I love you too." she said laying her head onto his chest. "I love you, seems like such a minor phrase for what I feel for you Arjun." "You mean everything to me." "A life without you wouldn't be a life I would ever want to live." Arjun cut in shaking his head. "Well you're never going to have to worry about that because I'm not going anywhere." "You have me for a lifetime." He gave her one of his boyish dimpled smiles and Arohi felt her heart skip a beat. For a lifetime, she thought happily.

Arohi walked down the stairs and saw everyone lounging either on the sofas or on the floor. Most everyone had changed out of their party attire and were now in their pajamas. Arohi herself had changed into a thin pink t-shirt and black cotton shorts. " Party was so much fun." Priya said as she moved over to make room for Arohi on the sofa. "Yeah, it was awesome." "I haven't danced that much in a long time." "Di, did you like our performance?" Riya asked. "I loved your performance." Arohi answered smiling. "You were all amazing." Everyone smiled happily. Aria came and sat down infront of Arohi. "So, we're off to Chandigarh she said to Arohi." "Yes, we leave day after tomorrow." "We have three weeks to get so much done." "I hope it's enough time." "Don't worry." Aria said. "There's so many of us, we'll get it all done." "Besides there is no way Arjun will let you delay the wedding date any further." "I think three weeks are going to be difficult enough for him to stay away from you." Aria said laughing. Arohi blushed. Truth be told she couldn't imagine delaying the wedding herself. She didn't care if she didn't get the fairytale wedding as long as she got Arjun. Aria elbowed her and turned her eyes towards Arjun who was walking into the room. "Follow my lead." she said to Arohi. "You're right Arohi, I don't know if 3 weeks will be enough time to get everything ready for the wedding." "You may need to move back the date." Arohi stole a glance at Arjun who looked at her with a shocked expression. Arohi tried not to laugh. "Shefali di's wedding was considered rushed and that was planned in 6 months." Arohi said. "How can I plan mine in 3 weeks?" "What are you talking about?" Arjun asked slowly. "Oh Arjun, I didn't see you there." "I'm just thinking that maybe we need to push back the wedding by a few months so we have enough time to plan the wedding." "A few months!" Arjun yelled. "What?!" Arjun said staring at Arohi. "Push the date back, no way!" "The only way the date is changing is if you're pushing it up as in if you're marrying me this weekend." Arohi rolled her eyes. "Oh my gosh look at jiju, di he's so anxious to get married to you." Priya said excitedly.

"Fine, we can have a whatever wedding." "What does it matter if I've dreamed about the perfect wedding all my life." Arohi said with a pout "You're right what does it matter as long as you get the perfect husband." Arjun replied back. Arohi glared at him. Arjun smiled back at her. "No, the more I think about it the more I can see that we won't have enough time." "I'm going to talk to my dad about changing the date." "Arohi," Arjun said trying to stay calm. "Can I please talk to you in private for a minute." "No Arjun i need to go see my dad about this right now." "Ari, do you think six months is enough time?" "Seven," " I think seven would be better." Aria said holding back a giggle. "Seven" Arjun yelled! "No way!" he grabbed Arohi's hand. "I need to talk to you right now." he said as he dragged her out of the room. Arohi looked back at Aria and her cousins giggling.

As they walked into the family room Arjun turned towards Arohi. "I'm telling you right now, there is no way in hell the wedding date is being moved to 7 months from now." "Arohi have some pity, I can't wait another 7 months." "You want a dream wedding, I will give you your dream wedding in 3 weeks." "Hire whomever you want, pay whatever you need to but please do not even think about changing the date." Arohi stared at Arjun with her hands on her hips and then her face slowly broke into a smile as she burst out laughing. Arjun looked at her like she'd lost her mind.

"What's so funny?" he asked. "You!" "If you could have seen your face when I said I'm pushing back the wedding date." "You looked like you were about to cry." She said laughing again. "Arjun, I have no plans on changing the date." "The wedding could be small or elaborate I don't care as long as I get to marry you." Arjun stared at her with a smile on his face and then he grabbed her and pulled her towards him. "So you and Aria were pulling my leg." he said tickling her. "Arjun!" "No!" she said laughing and squirming. "But you got to admit we got you pretty good." "A girl brought down the mighty Arjun Singhania." she said still laughing from his tickling. Arjun pulled her close. "Not just any girl." he said. ""My girl." Arohi smiled and threw her arms around his neck as he hugged her close.

"Is everyone and everything ready to go?" Arohi's dad said from the front hall as he checked his watch. Everyone nodded and picked up their luggage and made their way outside to the various vehicles waiting to drive them to the airport. Arohi looked back at Arjun and gave him a sad smile. She was going to miss him. Aria walked up to Arohi and whispered "I've arranged it that everyone has a ride so you and Arjun can come to the airport alone in his car". Arohi looked at her surprised and then smiled. "Thanks Aria, you're the best." Aria smiled back and said bye to Arjun and then ran to her car. As each vehicle drove out of the driveway Arjun grabbed Arohi's hand. "Ready?" he said walking her to the passenger side. She nodded as he opened her door for her. As they drove he held her hand bringing it to his lips every so often. "So I'll see you in two weeks." he said. Arohi nodded. He glanced over and saw a tear slide down her face. Arjun pulled over and put his arm around Arohi pulling her close. "Babe, no tears." "I'm not crying." she said as another tear slid down her cheek. "What's this?" he asked as he caught a tear on his fingertip. Arohi said nothing at first and then turning towards him she buried her face in his chest. "I'm going to miss you so much." she said through her tears. "Arohi, baby first stop crying." "No more tears, ors else I'm not going to let you go." She looked up at him sniffling and wiping her tears. "Baby, I love you." "I'm going to miss you but the 2 weeks will fly." "You're going to be so busy with the wedding preparations you won't even think about me." "Whereas, I'll be here thinking about you 24/7." "It should really be me crying." he said with a sad look on his face. Arohi smiled and pushed him away. "A joke for everything Arjun Singhania." she said in mock anger. "But seriously please take care of yourself and please don't live at work." "And please please be in Chandigarh on time...atleast a week before the wedding." "I don't want to hear about any emergency meetings coming up." "And, and I love you." she said smiling. Arjun gave her a big dimpled smile back. "I love you too and I promise I'll take care of myself after all I am getting married in three weeks I don't want to let the future Mrs. Singhania down." Kissing her hand he started up the car and pulled back onto the road.