CH 9 || One Of A Kind

Samaira

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His one hand was on my waist and he was holding my hand with his other hand. Our moves were in sync as we were dancing along with the rhythm on my favourite song. He twirled me around and pulled me closer to him not leaving an inch of space between us. Now my both hands were on his chest and I could feel his hot breathe near my lips. I looked up at him, he was holding my waist with one hand while his other hand was now in my hairs. He tilted my head and looked at my lips and I knew what was coming. I could see the love as well as lust in his eyes. I squeezed my eyes shut and held him tightly.....but nothing happened. I waited but nothing happened.Wait did he just rejected me? My eyes were shut and he was just shaking me, but why is he doing that? And then I heard some voices which were definitely not his.

"Sammy Di wake up." I heard Simran yelling. I opened my eyes only to find myself on my bed and Simran and Sonia sitting on either side of me. I sighed in relief thinking it was just a dream.

"Why were you yelling Simmy? You could have woken me up without yelling." I said to her. It's weekend and I don't have to go to office today, still I woke up because of her yelling.

"Di we were trying to wake you up from last 15 minutes and when you didn't, so Simran started yelling thinking of it the last option to wake you up and it worked." Sonia, my cousin said.

"Why do you guys have to wake me up this early? It's weekend and as far as I know you both don't get up before 10 on weekend." I asked them in confusion, because seriously waking them up before 10 a.m on weekend is an impossible task.

"Di it's 11 a.m right now. You woke up late,we are on time." Simran said and I instantly grabbed my phone from night stand only to find out that I forgot to put on the alarm last night.

"Shit I overslept." I said but I had a peaceful night yesterday, no nightmares except for the dream I had just a little while ago. Thinking of it only gives me goosebumps. Why did I dream of something like that and even with that person, Mr. Richie Rich.

"Di get ready and come down, everyone is waiting for you downstairs as uncle wants to talk to you about something very important." Sonia said pulling me out of my thoughts.

"What is it about?" I asked them.

"Well uncle will tell you that." Sonia said and started grinning and then I looked at Simran and she was also grinning. I hope it's something good because their reactions were not giving me positive vibes. I told them I will be downstairs after 30 minutes. I did my morning routine, took a bath and got ready and went downstairs. My whole family was seated in the dining area.

I greeted them all good morning and sat beside Ishaan bhai.

I thought to ask dad directly what he wanted to talk about, since everyone was there it meant it was really important.

"Dad, you wanted to talk about something?" I asked him and he nodded.

"Sammy, you do know that we all love you and we will never do anything to hurt you. We only want the best for you." he said and I nodded.

"It's about your marriage." he added further and I really didn't want to have this discussion. First of all my past is not letting me move on and second of all I already met with a guy four months ago because mom convinced me and the guy was nothing more than a douchebag. I only met him for mom's satisfaction but that didn't work out well. I don't know why it's so important to get married.

"Dad....please you know I don't...." before I could complete Rishabh uncle interrupted me and said,

"We know Sammy....we very well know. But first listen to your dad. We already talked about it but after listening to your dad I was convinced. I think you should listen first."

"I know dear you are scared, we just want you to be happy. But please listen at least." dad said and I nodded.

"A proposal came for you last night, when we were in the party. I was also shocked when we got to know the proposal came from none than my old business associate Naveen Khanna for his son Namit." I couldn't believe what I heard. Mr.Richie Rich and me. What? So that's why he showed concern towards me because he was aware of the proposal or maybe not. I need to hear everything now.

"Remember we went to the charity event last month and we met Naveen and Mitali there?" dad asked and I nodded.

"They liked you at first instant so they asked Namit and he agreed for it. We all met Namit yesterday and he was literally a gentleman. But we don't want to hurry anything. It's all upto you." But that what I heard about every marriage proposal. What was different that uncle said he was convinced.Curiosity was evident on my face which didn't go unnoticed.

"Well there is more to it." Ishaan bhai said and he asked dad to continue. I look towards dad and he continued,

"They don't want an answer instantly. They want you to meet not only Namit but all the members of their family and then decide if you are happy with the proposal or not. They said you can take as much as time you want." This was really something unimaginable. It was the first time my preference was being given importance in any proposal because the proposals I received earlier were not like this. How can someone be so thoughtful.

"So what do you think Sammy? Are you fine with this?" mom asked me.

"If you are not fine then just say it, I won't allow anyone to force something on you like I did last time when I convinced to meet you my friend's son." mom added further. She clearly was hurt after what happened and she also stopped talking with her friend after that. I went to her and hugged her and said,

"Mom let's not talk about that incident. That was not your fault,infact it was him. So stop stressing yourself please." mom pulled out from the hug and kissed my forehead and we both smiled.

"So Sammy are you ready for this?" Sheetal aunty asked me and I didn't know what to say. This proposal was One Of A Kind, but still it was a marriage proposal. I need to think first.

"I need some time. It's not that I am denying it but still I need some time." I said hesitating and everyone agreed.

I went back to my room and sat on the bed and was trying to grasp the situation. I still didn't believe what just happened a few moments back. Actually a lot happened in a span of just two days. First the meeting and then the encounter with Mr.Richie Rich in the party and now this proposal. And the dance yesterday,I just couldn't get those thoughts out of my mind. How was Mr.Richie Rich able to match the steps with me so easily on that song when we never danced together before. It was same as masquerade held back in college,but how and why did he called me Sama. Only one person used to call me that. I tried to find him, I wanted to meet him but he never showed up. Why?? Why Mr. Stranger never tried to find me. He knew about me more than I knew about him then why? I should not think about him right now. Mr. Richie Rich is giving me a lot of reasons to think about him only. I think I need to talk about this with Adya and Aditi and with that thought I picked up my phone and texted on our group on whatsapp.

Samaira-> Hey, you guys busy?

Aditi-> Nope, thanks for texting babe I was getiing bored af.

Samaira->Then why didn't you came here or called?

Aditi-> I was sleeping, I woke up half an hour back.

Samaira-> Where is Adya? Why isn't she replying?

Aditi-> She might be on a date with Ishaan.

Samaira-> No, bhai is at home today.

Adya-> Hey guys, missed me?

Aditi-> Where were you?

Adya-> I was having my lunch.

Samaira-> Guys I want to talk about something.

Adya-> And what is that?

Samaira-> Actually I want to talk about a lot of stuff.

Aditi-> Ok, then let's meet. I am already getting bored and it will be fun. Let's meet at Adya's place.

Adya-> Yay! I am ready for the girls night.

Samaira-> No, I am not coming over to Adya's place , I want you guys to come over and stay at my place.

Adya-> What happened is everything okay Sammy?

Aditi-> Yeah, is everythig alright?

Samaira-> I just want you guys here at my place tonight. I need to talk about some important stuffs.

Adya-> Fine I will be there in an hour.

Aditi-> Me too.

They both came in an hour and we directly went to our room. I told them everything and they were so excited that I got a marriage proposal from Mr.Richie Rich that they even started to decide what they will wear on my wedding. They were thinking too fast and I needed to stop them.

"Guys put a full stop to the train of your thoughts for a while." I tried to be serious but my tone sounded a little sad and then I continued further. I told them about the incident at the party when Mr.Richie Rich saved me. They were now fuming with anger.

"Why didn't you tell us yesterday?" Adya asked with concern.

"Because it was handled well by Richie Rich." and then I remembered how Aditi busted my secret in front of him.

Before I could say anything to her Simran and Sonia came into the room and greeted Aditi and Adya and then Sonia turned towards me,

"Di uncle told me to tell you Namit jiju called him and asked if he could take you out on a date and uncle agreed, but still Namit jiju wanted yours permission as well so we came to ask you."

"She is ready Sonia, go and tell uncle." Aditi said.

"No, I need to think first and Sonia why are you calling him jiju? I haven't even said yes to the proposal." I asked her to which Simran replied,

"Because we know you are soon going to say yes to this proposal." and they went downstairs yelling "She said yes for the date."

I turned towards Aditi and glared at her,

"Why are you glaring at me? I helped you,because I knew after doing a lot of thinking you were going to agree for the date so why not earlier." Aditi said,

"And how do think I am going to face him after what you did yesterday in the party?" I asked her folding my hands and she just had an evil smirk on her face.

"What did she do Sammy?" Adya asked in confusion which made me aware that she didn't know.

"She told Namit that I call him Richie Rich."I said and made a sad pout and then Adya started laughing and soon Aditi joined her.

"Guys I am serious, how will I face him now?" I asked them.

"Don't worry Sammy, when I met him yesterday he really seemed a nice and genuine person. But Aditi why didn't you call me before revealing Sammy's little secret. It would have been so much fun to encounter her in that situation." Adya said and then again started laughing.

"But jokes apart Sammy why do you call him Mr. Richie Rich anyway?" Aditi asked me. I was definitely not going to tell them after they made fun of me like that.

"I won't tell you guys." I said.

"Why? We want to know." Adya said.

"No, you guys were laughing at me. I won't tell." I said.

"Fine, I guess you will tell only your Mr.Richie Rich." Aditi said and winked at me.

"He is not mine." I said and rolled my eyes to which Aditi replied,"yet".

"Okay enough now, we were just pulling your leg Sammy. It was fun just like old days." Adya said and a smile appeared on my face remembering my college days when we were so carefree teasing each other and having fun. I feel like old Samaira after so many days.

"Since we are here at your home, why don't you make our favourite white sauce pasta? Just like old days." Aditi said and I grinned. They love whatever I cook but white sauce pasta is their favourite.

"Fine." I said and went into the kitchen to cook. We ate,gossiped, enjoyed and we even secretly sent Adya into Ishaan bhai's room so that they could get some more time together. Aditi and I was sharing my room. Aditi slept as soon as her head hit the pillow and I was wondering how tomorrow's date with Richie Rich will turn out.