Mahir see Bela looking at him and an unknown smirk formed his lips seeing how she wasn't seeing but gawing him..

"If you are done checking me out then please, I have to leave", Mahir smirked

Bela looked at Mahir for a brief second not expecting him to say such. Yes, she found him too attractive that for the first time she wasn't able to take her eyes off from someone but his comment formed an instant frown between her eyes and whatever little, tiny attraction she had a minute back flew away instantly.

"Well, I don't think you are worth for that either.. kindly excuse me", Bela smirked walking past Mahir

"How dare you?", Mahir groaned when anger rushed within him

She just snapped at him? At him? Mahir Sehgal?

"Oh please, I admit you look good but that doesn't mean you have the access to this so called arrogance which I can see dropping from your face.. by the way it was both of our mistake but sorry for dashing with you", Bela said calmly

"Ofcourse, it's your mistake", Mahir rolled his eyes

"Then where wear your eyes mister? You could have walked properly", Bela glared

"Ofcourse not gawing at anyone", Mahir was quick enough

Bela looked at him making her anger well evident on her face to which Mahir smirked within.

"Yes I was starting at you, now what?", Bela asked folding her arms to her chest

Mahir looked at her quite impressed as none could openly admit staring at someone this way.

Although for a brief moment he felt stunned by her response, he quickly covered it with his poker face and shot a glare at her.

"You.. just get lost", Mahir turned around

"No one is even interested to talk to either", Bela said and walked away

"How dare she? She's the only one so far who could have the guts to speak to me this way. Mannerless!"

Mahir mumbled moving ahead and left the place reaching home.

It was night post dinner when Mahir was in his room working on his laptop while he heard Sumi call him.

"Yes Mom", Mahir answered looking at his laptop

"Please come along tomorrow", Sumi asked

"Mom no, I don't wanna attend any boring family functions.. no way", Mahir declared

"But Mahir, it's Andy's friend Mr. Raichand's daughter marriage reception", Sumi said

"So what? Why would I want to come to someone's reception?", Mahir asked annoyed now

"Mahir, he personally asked about you, it wouldn't be nice if you won't show up", Sumi said

"Mom I can least do is call and congratulate on phone but you know I don't wanna come there", Mahir said

"What is it Sumi?", Came Andy's voice

"Nothing much Andy", Sumi said slowly

"Oh yes Mahir, it's Mr. Raichand's daughter reception tomorrow and he personally invited our family.. so incase you have any meetings just postpone to the next day", Andy said

"Dad but..", Mahir was saying when he interrupted

"No buts Mahir, I want your presence there.. just come wish them and leave if you ar'nt comfortable but just come", Andy said and he simply nodded

"Gosh! Now I gotta attend a reception? What am I even going to do there?"

The day passed in a blink and here he was getting ready for the wedding.. He just hate marriages and these functions!!

Marriages!!

He sighed at the situation he was in, he wish he had a way to skip this but anyways, forget it!

Mahir went down and saw everyone already ready.

"I'm late?", Mahir asked looking at all of them

"Surprisingly yes Bhai, look even Kuhu is ready fast today", Yuvi laughed

"Shutup Bhai", Kuhu whined

"Kuhu", Sumi glared

"Fine then, let's go?", Mahir asked

Andy nodded and started towards Raichand's Mansion.

"Dad, I'll just leave after greeting them", Mahir informed

"Mahir there's nothing prepared at home and even the cook left to home.. so you atleast eat and go", Sumi laughed

"Mom, I'll order something", Mahir said casually

"I won't allow any outside food Mahir, once in a while is good but you almost eat those everyday at your office.. I'm not allowing", Sumi said strictly

He tried to speak but kept quite knowing it's waste of energy.

Mahir went inside and the first thing he did was to make everyone notice his presence here and after greeting them looked around for a suitable place for him to spend a while here.

He looked around and everywhere it's just people around, "Why can't I find a place where I can sit alone?"

He was standing there while suddenly he stumbled a step forward when he felt a push behind him.

"What the..", Mahir muttered balancing himself

"Oh, umm sorry mister.. I was in a hurry, I hope you are alright", Mahir heard a voice and turned around but his eyes widen seeing the person infront

"You?", Both shouted at the same time

Mahir was indeed surprised seeing Bela here and at the same time Bela haven't expected to meet him again.

Bela's dad was also well known to Mr. Raichand and was invited to the wedding today, and Bela also came along. She found one or her friend who was constantly hitting on her and somehow she felt it kinda clingy so giving some lame excuses she escaped from him and that's when she bumped into Mahir, yet again!!

"I see you actually are blind", Mahir said

"Oh yeah, I was looking around.. so it's obvious that I don't have eyes at the back", Bela snapped

"Don't you know how to talk?", Mahir whispered yelled being cautious of the surroundings

"And don't you know to stand to a corner.. who stands like this in middle of the hall like actually blocking the way?", Bela asked

"Defending yourself is it?", Mahir glared

"Ofcourse not, I know it was my mistake to not look around which I accept and apologized as well.. but what I just said isn't wrong either", Bela said

Mahir just rolled his eyes being clearly annoyed of her and not to waste his time just walked past her while Bela fumed looking at him.

"Why does he always have to behave like one hitler? Idiot fellow", Bela left muttering to herself

She went and saw her dad talking to some of his friends. She took her phone sending a quick message to him and Raghav immediately saw the message looking around for Bela.

The moment his eyes caught her, he knew Bela wanted to speak something so excusing himself he came towards Bela.

"What happened Princess?", Raghav asked

"Dad, this is so boring.. I thought it's a reception so they will be many people and I can have some fun around, this is anything but fun to me", Bela complained

"It's been almost twenty minutes we came here, more than enough time for you pull of a random conversation with anyone around.. why din't it happen then?", Raghav asked smiling

"Dad just look around, I can just see all the aunty's gossiping about the jewellery and arrangements around.. and the uncle's flaunting there bussiness deals.. and the few cousins or friends of the bride and groom seem to be busy in that photoshoot and I have no clue where to go now", Bela whined

"Ok I get it.. wait", Raghav said looking around

He looked at a person and instantly smiled and looked at Bela.

"I know who can give you a good company tonight", Raghav smiled

"Who?", Bela asked excited

Raghav smiled and started walking while Bela followed him obediently.

"Namaste Sumitra ji", Raghav smiled seeing Sumi with Kuhu

"Raghav ji, so good to see you after long.. how are you?", Sumi asked recognising him

"I'm good, How's are you and Andy?", Raghav asked

"We all are good too", Sumi smiled

"Hello Aunty", Bela smiled

"Is she your daughter?", Sumi asked to which Raghav nodded

"She turned out a beauty women, I still remember how cute she was in childhood", Sumi patted Bela's cheek

"How do you know eachother?", Bela asked curiously

"We were neighbours back then Bela.. when I got married and shifted to Mumbai, Andy was my first friend here.. but eventually after your Mom's death we shifted back to our place so couldn't contact then again, but I'm glad we could meet this way", Raghav smiled at Sumi

"Yeah, Andy would be really happy to meet you here.. he must be here only", Sumi said looking around

"That's okay, now that we have met.. I'll meet Andy also soon", Raghav smiled

"Umm, she's my daughter Bela.. she was feeling a little bored here so I thought you could accompany her when I saw you", Raghav said

"Ofcourse, I would love to.. she used to be my favourite those days", Sumi smiled

"Cool then, you guys carry on.. I'll see where Andy is", Raghav said leaving the ladies

That's when Kuhu came back speaking on a call and looked at Bela confused of who she is.

"Hey, I'm Bela", Bela forwarded her hand

"Kuhu", Kuhu smiled shaking her hands

Bela started speaking about all the random things and to her joy, both Kuhu and Sumi where equally involved in the conversation and she felt nice speaking to them.

"Thank you aunty, I'm sorry to bore you both with my stupid talks but you saved me from boredom", Bela laughed

"Not at all, honestly felt good talking my heart out like this after so long", Sumi smiled genuinely

"Good to know, people say I talk a lot aunty.. but you only say, how can someone stay silent as if some precious pearls will drop out if you talk", Bela shakes her head

Sumi smiled thinking of her dear son who's exactly like what Bela just said.

"Okay aunty, I'm too sleepy god knows why.. gotta go", Bela said yawing

"Sure Bela, give me your number.. stay in touch dear", Sumi asked

Sumi indeed loved Bela although it's there first meet, something about her which instantly made Sumi happy. Bela as well loved Sumi for her lovely gestures which reminded her of her mother so far.

"Ofcourse aunty, you reminded me of my Mom today.. I would love to keep in touch with you", Bela hugged Sumi lovingly and sharing her number she left the place

***

The next morning Bela got ready for her work but stopped when Raghav called her.

"Come home early darling, we gotta go out today", He informed

"Where Dad?", Bela asked

"I met Andy yesterday, and he invited us for dinner so come soon so that we can go there", Raghav smiled

"I see you where good friends back then?", Bela asked remembering the few childhood stories Sumi shared last night

"Hmm yes, Andy was really a good friend of mine.. but after I lost your Mom I kind off isolated myself from everyone and shifted away from Mumbai.. I have finally learned to accept the truth and live with her memories but never came back here until you wished to come back an year back", He said

"No being senti dad, remember mom is watching you and will now hit me for not taking good care of you", Bela glared

"I know you miss her too Bela, but I hope I could become your mother as well upto a level", He asked

"I won't lie dad, I do miss Mom at times.. but you are my everything, my Mom, Dad, friend everything..", Bela hugged him

"Why dint you marry again Dad?", Bela asked after a pause still being in his arms

"I did try to see another person in my life Bela, not just for me but for you to have a mother as well.. but I just wasn't able to find love again despite my efforts and wouldn't simply marry someone just for you to have a Mum.. I was sure I could give you enough love and care", He said

"You did, my hero you are", Bela smiled

"Ok ok, just come soon okay?", Raghav asked backing off

"You just text me the address Dad, I'll come directly there ok? And don't think too much, Mom is always with us", Bela smiled

"Yeah don't worry, will be there so be on time", he said and Bela nodded leaving to her hospital

The day passed in a blink and Bela was already on the way to Sehgal Mansion. She soon reached and wondered if she should directly go inside or call her Dad first.

"I'll just go in, how would it matter anyways", Bela muttered moving ahead

She saw the door open and went inside only to see the living room empty. She looked confused of where to go and looked around and was fascinated seeing the classy interiors which looked simple yet beautiful.

She wondered where to go and climbed up the stairs looking behind if anyone was there and yet again she bumped with someone loosing her balance.

She felt the same soft yet a warm touch around her waist and instantly opened her eyes and was shocked seeing Mahir again here.

Despite the previous two encounters which din't go well, Bela mentally cursed herself for finding this face too attractive to her eyes yet again.

She dint like him at all, but something about Mahir still made a soft corner somewhere inside which she doesn't know why and what.

Mahir was back home just a while ago and knowing they are guests at home, he stopped his work and bumped into Bela while coming downstairs.

"Third time", Mahir said making Bela stand properly

"What?", Bela asked taking a step back

"Third time you bumped into me, third time I had to again see you, and not surprisingly third time you will eat my brain with your no sence talks", Mahir glared

"I do sencefull talks only, I'm not senceless like you", Bela said

"You better have a hold on your words miss", Mahir warned

"Bela", Bela forwarded her hand

"Least interested", Mahir muttered

"Ofcourse feelings mutual, but you see it's tough to curse someone without knowing there name atleast", Bela said

"You curse me?", Mahir frowned

"Actually no, why would I waste my time on even cursing you? Anyways, it was basic manners to introduce atleast.. arrogant", Bela said whispering the last part

"I heard", Mahir said

"It was meant to be", Bela rolled her eyes

"What are you doing here?", Mahir asked

"Oh yeah, what are you doing here?", Bela asked back

"You better know atleast who's house you are in.. this is my house", Mahir gave a look

"Oh you are Sumi aunty's son by any chance?", Bela asked surprised

"Yes", Mahir answered least interested

"Gosh, you are just not like her.. I mean are you really her son?", Bela asked wondering

Mahir got annoyed at her stupid questions but before he could answer or move away Sumi comes there with the rest of the family members.

"Bela you're came", Sumi smiled warmly

"Yeah Aunty, this person is really your son?", Bela asked confusing everyone

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