My Heart, Belongs too Youuu

Preparation

“Won't you let us in?”The visitor spoke.

“Oh! I'm sorry, where are my manners? Please come in”

The visitors came in. Both the ladies were surprised to see the newcomers.

“Do we know you?'' Vasudha spoke with a hesitant tone.

“Let me introduce . Ma this is my boss Mr Rai Bahadur and his son Viren.”

“Oh! My God. I'm sorry for being so naive. Please have a seat.”

“Viren, you messaged me that you won't be able to make up as you are stuck up.”

“Priya, being my PA you would have been approached before me for the meeting and secondly I didn't send you any message. Sweetheart, you have forgotten today is Saturday, so no office today.”

Priya blushed on hearing the endearment from Viren. Although she knew it was fake just a show off for their parents, then, she cannot control herself.

“Let us have dinner first then we can talk.”

“It is ok with me, but will your dad be awake by the time we finish our dinner? I would like to talk to him. I came here especially to meet him .”

“Sir oops dad, papa sleeps late. Have dinner first then you can talk to him.”

All of them sat to have dinner. There was silence except for a few formal talks. Dinner went well. Rai Bahadur finalised everything with Priya’s parents. The engagement was after fifteen days and marriage one month, theron. He assured them that they need not worry about anything as everything will be taken care of, they just need to be present there. Since Viren is his only son he wants the wedding to be grand. Moreover, he considers Priya as his daughter and is indebted to Priya for saving his life twice. After talking for some more time they departed. Priya asks Viren to find out who had misled her about his program.

The next morning her mobile buzzed with the notification.

“Join me at breakfast at home at 9:30 dad”

PRIYA POV

Why does dad want to meet me? He knows I have to go to the office at this hour, so why does he want me to join him? Maybe he wants you to go with Viren Ji you fool. Yeah, that must be the reason. According to him both of us are madly in love. I should hurry or else I would be late.

She thinks of wearing pants with a white shirt to go with and a blazer on it. Informing her mother about her breakfast plans she leaves. There was a cab strike so she was walking when all of a sudden a car stopped near her and someone got out to open the back seat gate for her.

“Mam, Mr Singh asked me to pick you up as there is a cab strike." Raghav the chauffeur spoke.

She was getting late, so she hopped in. When she went in she saw some guests sitting there. She was open-mouthed and thought"if only I had known I would have dressed in something better instead of this formal."

"So you are Priya. You are so pretty, come "

Priya was confused about what to do when she heard, "Priya, she is my Chachi (aunt)and he is my chacha (uncle, father's brother)."It was Viren who introduced them. Priya bowed down to take their blessings.

" Bro, you didn't introduce me so I will introduce myself. Myself, Suraj, his younger brother and their son."

A beautiful girl came forward, "I am Diya, Viren bhai's sister and their daughter."

"Priya, this is my family and I wanted you to meet them, that is why I called you. Also, I want you to go with Deepti for engagement shopping."

Viren went to the office, he would join them after lunch.

"Priya, why don't you change into something casual."

"Chachi, I'm comfortable."

"You can borrow from Diya. Diya, take your bhabhi upstairs and give her something comfortable to wear and you also get ready."

Both of them went upstairs. They then went shopping. The car stopped at a boutique and it was none other than Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Priya was astonished as their dresses were very costly. On entering, they were welcomed with great enthusiasm as if they were expected. They were then taken to a private space that was away from the main area. It was simple yet beautiful having a personal changing room.

"Mam, please come this way. Sir is waiting for you."

"Hey Deepti, how are you? Your daughter is so beautiful. Who is this pretty lady with you.”

“Hey Sabby, take a breath. You already know my daughter and she is Priya, Viren’s fiancee.”

Priya was surprised, it would be a small word, She was open-mouthed and confused. Deepti had to shake her literally to gain attention.

“Priya, seeing your reaction I know you recognise him. He may be India’s best designer but to me, he is my best friend and one of the biggest clients of our textile industry.”

“Hello, Sir.”

“Priya doesn't call me sir, do I look that old. I can be your boyfriend and tease that fiance of yours. Not at all interesting, a workaholic. I don't know how he manipulated your heart.”

Hearing compliments made her blush, she smiled faintly at the last part.

“Sabby, if you are done complimenting Priya, let us see some beautiful dresses for Priya”.

He started showing some dresses. They all were so beautiful that Priya was unable to take her eyes off. A dress caught her attention. It was a long off-shoulder sea-green gown, with a pearl neckline and a big green colour stone in the middle. Small stones were attached to the hem of the dress. She stole a glance at the tag of the dress and her eyes broadened on seeing the price. The dress was of 80k.her face dropped and she drifted her attention, but her action was caught by Sabyasachi. He immediately took the gown and ordered his staff to take it away as it was incomplete. Deepti selected a ready to wear saree in beige and red combination with heavy embroidery. They selected more dresses for Priya, although Priya was reluctant. Diya too bought some dresses for herself.

When they were about to leave Sabyasachi gave a package to Priya, which she didn't want to take but due to persistent pressure from Sabyasachi to take as it was her engagement gift from him, she took it. Soon Viren joined them. They went to a jewellery showroom. It was the best in Mumbai. The three-storey showroom was situated in the Juhu area. A salesgirl welcomed them.

"We want to buy engagement rings," Viren told her. She guided them to the second floor which had an exclusive collection of rings. Priya wanted to buy something which was not very expensive, as everything had exorbitant prices. She selected a simple ring that was rejected by Deepti.

"Come on bhabi buy something expensive. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. "

"I agree with Diya, buy anything you wish, I will readily pay for your expenses."

Priya then chose a ring with an emerald in between and was encircled by small diamonds. Viren bought a solitaire for himself. Diya decided on a simple platinum band for herself. Deepti bought a beautiful pendant that had two conjoined hearts with matching earrings and a neck chain to go with it.

Deepti then took her to a mall where she bought gifts for her parents and sister. She told her that Priya should not feel embarrassed about it and also they did not want to demean her parents or show off that they are better off than her family. It is just because they don't want anybody to speak anything about them and no one can degrade their relatives. Her family is not only her responsibility, it is Viren's as well. The gifts were for his extended family. Priya was feeling remorseful for playing with the feelings of such nice people.

After having lunch they went back. .Rai Bahadur had asked Priya to stay back till dinner as he wished to discuss engagement planning with her.