After last night's discussion about the wedding, a decision was finally reached that Archie and Aditya would tie the knot in two weeks.
Two weeks may seem brief, but everything should fall into place once finances come into play. Both Archie's and Aditya's families are actively involved in preparing for their children's wedding.
Currently, Archie is at Aditya's house. They had originally planned to immediately go to the jewelry store to collect the jewelry they had ordered, but since Aditya left his phone at home, they had to return to retrieve it.
As Archie waits for Aditya, she sits in the living room, engrossed in her phone. She opens various apps to pass the time.
"Assalamualaikum," greets a voice from the door.
Hearing the voice, Archie gets up and looks towards the door. She recognizes the newcomer – they've met several times at Aditya's family gatherings.
"Uncle Kaivan," Archie greets respectfully.
The man acknowledged with a brief nod, his lips sealed in silence.
Archie understood; Aditya had mentioned that Uncle Kaivan, his mother Risa's brother, was typically reserved and sparing with words. He'd only speak when necessary, otherwise relying on nods or shakes of the head for communication.
"Aunt Risa isn't here, Uncle. Adit said she's out meeting friends," Archie explains unasked.
"Yes," replies Kaivan curtly, then steps further into his sister's house.
Archie smiles and allows Kaivan to enter since he has every right to do so.
Shortly after, Aditya arrives. It's unclear why it took him so long just to pick up his phone.
"Sorry for the wait, love," Aditya says to his fiancee.
Archie responds with a smile and a nod.
"It's fine, Adit. Oh, by the way, Uncle Kaivan was here, seemed like he was looking for Aunt Risa," Archie informs him.
"Really? Wait here, I'll go see him," Aditya replies before going to find his uncle.
Archie's wait is shorter this time. When Aditya returns, he hurries her out of the house.
Before stepping into the car, Archie glances up and spots Kaivan on a phone call with someone.
Kaivan looks down, catching Archie's polite smile and a slight nod goodbye.
He doesn't respond and continues his conversation as he walks away.
"Let's go, sweetheart," urges Aditya.
Archie nods and quickly gets into her future husband's car, making sure to buckle up for safety.
"We'll go straight home after picking up the jewelry," Aditya states, without looking at Archie.
"Home? Aren't we eating out first?" Archie asks.
She's puzzled because they had planned to eat and watch a movie together.
"Maybe not today, love. Another time, is that alright?" Aditya speaks softly, tenderly returning her gaze.
Archie nods again. "Sure, that's fine. But where are you off to?" she inquires.
Aditya pauses before responding. "You know I like to hang out with my friends," he says quietly.
Sensing the shift in Aditya's tone, Archie nods in understanding. She knows her fiance quite well.
"Okay, sorry I forgot," Archie says, and Aditya offers her a smile.
The couple retrieves their jewelry from the store – not just any jewelry, but the nuptial tokens for their upcoming wedding.
As promised, they head straight back, as Aditya has other important matters to attend to.
The drive home is silent; Aditya focuses on the road and intermittently checks his phone.
Archie notices but trusts him implicitly. Although Aditya can be haughty with her at times, she's assured of his deep love and has no reason for suspicion.
Upon reaching Archie's family home, Archie doesn't step out immediately. She looks back at her partner, offering a sweet smile.
"Drive safely and let me know when you get home," she says.
"Will do, darling," Aditya replies.
Aditya reaches for Archie's hand, leaning in to kiss her, but she turns away, pressing against his chest to keep a distance.
"Adit..." Archie chides gently.
Aditya breathes in deeply, visibly frustrated by her rejection.
This is what bothers him about Archie. It's hard enough to get close, let alone more intimate. Archie and Adinda, Aditya's prospective sister-in-law, are different, and this difference sometimes leads Aditya to prioritize Adinda over his own fiancee.
"Just go inside and rest. I have to leave, and I'll message you later," Aditya says, smiling despite his irritation.
Archie nods, strokes the back of his hand, then steps out of the car.
After a brief wave, Aditya drives off speedily.
"Sorry, Adit. We can do all this once we're married," Archie murmurs to herself.
She walks into her house, hands free of any baggage, since Aditya will take care of the jewelry.
As Archie enters, Adinda exits. She's neatly dressed in her jeans and crop top.
Adinda gives her sister a scornful look and strides away without a word.
"Where are you going, Adinda?" Archie asks.
Pausing, Adinda whirls around, annoyance clear in her gaze.
"That's none of your business," snaps Adinda sharply.
Archie approaches, grasping her sister's wrist to stop her. "It is my business, Dinda. You said you were ill this morning, so you skipped university. And now this?" Archie reminds her.
Adinda shakes off her sister's hand, glaring fiercely.
"I'm sick of it. You think you're the only one who can go out? I want to as well," Adinda retorts loudly.
"Dinda, lower your voice. Let's talk inside," Archie suggests, but Adinda refuses.
"No!" Adinda protests.
"I can't forbid you anything unless you were sick, but you are," Archie insists, increasingly firm.
Adinda scoffs and departs, disregarding her sister's pleas and her restrictions. She heads off to meet her future brother-in-law and her own secret lover.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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