Second Innings of Love

Chapter 12

Third-person POV

At Sethi mansion

There was a lot of noise and happiness in the family as it is Sanjana and Karthik’s engagement. The mansion was filled with relatives and their cousins. Everyone was doing some work and Sanjana was sitting in her room. She was not allowed to do any work as she is the bride. From the past one hour, two makeup artists are behind her to make her look like a doll.

 At Kohli mansion

Karthik was very nervous as he does not know what is happening with him. He never wanted to get married, but today is his engagement. He already likes Sanjana but is not ready to accept it. He is in his room and is getting ready when Anjali comes to his room

“Bhai are you ready?”

“Yes, I am ready”

“Bhai you look amazing, Sanju will not be able to resist you,” Anjali says and winks at him.

Karthik ignores her comment and they go down to their parents. Everyone compliments Karthik and then they drive towards Sethi mansion as the engagement function is held there.

Sanjana POV

I am sitting in my place from the passed one hour as they are decorating me. Mom came to my room as everyone has already arrived.

“Oh my god! Sanju you look beautiful” mom said.

“Thank you, Mumma,” I said while looking at the mirror. I am looking different today. They have done a great job. I wore a pink color pastel lehenga with gold color sleeveless blouse.

Mom took me down to the hall where Karthik and his family were seated. Everyone was silent and was looking at me. Naina aunty and Anjali came towards me and made me sit near Karthik

“You look gorgeous,” Karthik said. I saw him in this cheerful mood for the first time. He was looking breathtaking himself. For the first time, I saw him closely. His toned arms and broad shoulders were visible in his outfit.

“Like what you see?” Karthik says and winks at me. He caught me staring at him shamelessly.

“I have seen better,” I replied and he chuckled.

Mom and aunt came near us and gave us the rings and everyone stood up. We stood in front of each other. We exchanged the rings and we took everyone’s blessings. The music started playing and everyone was dancing. We went with the photographer for our photoshoot.

We also joined everyone on the dance floor later. Karthik was dancing freely and unknowingly a smile appeared on my face. After the dance, we all went for dinner. I was starving and the food was smelling delicious. We were having our dinner when suddenly Karthik held my hand under the table. I was shocked and tried to free my hand but his grip was tight, so I gave up. He suddenly left my hand and he had kept a tissue in my hand. I opened the tissue and there was a message written in it.

Dear wifey,

Meet me on the terrace in 5 minutes. I am waiting for you.

Your one and only one,

Would-be-husband.

I saw Karthik was not there on the dining table. He had already left. I have to think about an excuse quickly.