Endless Love(On Hold)

ONE

Third Person's POV

In the streets of Jaipur a big house can be seen. Outside the house it was written in big bold letters:RATHI HOUSE. Going inside, we can see a girl preparing breakfast after giving prayers. She is none other than Antara Rathi. The youngest child of the Rathi household.

Antara was wearing a mint green frock pattern kurti along with white plazzo and same white duppata. Her hair was tied in a messy bun as she made parathas while working on the curry as well. That's when a lady in her mid forties and a girl three-four years older than Antara, entered the kitchen.

"Antara! What is this?!" The lady yelled at her. Antara turned off the gas and turned to see her chachi(aunt), Abha and her cousin sister Sarika standing there with a light color kurti but there was a dark stain on it.

"What happened chachi?" Antara asked. "Oh! Madam doesn't know what happened?" Abha Rathi said sarcastically and Antara bit her lips. "This was my favourite kurti Antara and now it's ruined all because of you. I told you to wash it separately from the dark color clothes!" Sarika said in and annoyed tone.

"But....but I washed it separately only didi(elder sister)." Antara said. "So did I do this?" Sarika asked and Antara shake her head. "Ugh! I'm so pissed right now! You just ruined my morning." Sarika said and leave.

"You're such useless girl! Can't do a single thing properly!" Abha Rathi yelled making Antara looked down.
"Now don't just stand there. Go and make breakfast! Everyone must be coming." With Abha Rathi also leave. Antara wiped her fallen tears and went to complete making breakfast.

Sometimes later every member of Rathi house was downstairs for breakfast and Antara plated all the food on the table. Everyone greeted each other except for Antara making her sigh as it was not new for her. It has been happening to her for the past few years. So, yeah she is used to it.

After serving everyone breakfast, Antara sat beside her elder brother, Paarth, who pretend like she was not there. Antara served herself and started eating. Just like everyday, everyone were talking and enjoying their breakfast and as usual Antara was not included like always.

Antara was lost in her own world when she heard her dadi, the head of the Rathi household, Parvati, talking. "So I was thinking it is high time we should get Sarika married. She is already well settled and it is the perfect time for her wedding." Parvati Rathi said and Sarika blushed while Abha beamed.

"C'mon dadi! What is our Sarika di's age? Let her explore more!" Krish, Abha and Hari Rathi's younger son said. "Oh shut up! In our time we get-" "Yeah yeah you got married at the age of 16 and all! We already know dadi!" Aarav, Antara's twin brother said and high-fived Krish as both laughed.

"Enough! Don't talk nonsense!" Abha Rathi said and both become silent. "So as I was saying Sarika are you ready for a marriage?" Parvati Rathi asked Sarika. "Yes dadi." Sarika said. "Very well. Then do you like someone or have someone you want to marry?" Parvati Rathi asked and Sarika shake her head.

"Ok then we will start finding a groom for you." Parvati said and every younger ones started teasing Sarika except for Antara, who was just quietly observing her family talking and laughing like a normal family without including her. Though it is not new for her, it still hurts her. After all it's her family.

"Dad we'll be leaving now." Paarth said standing up with Gautam, Abha and Hari Rathi's elder son. "Ok. Be careful." Girish, the elder son of Parvati said and Paarth and Gautam nodded before leaving. They wished everyone bye except for Antara.

Soon Krish, Aarav and Sarika leave for their work as well. Antara after having her breakfast, washed the dishes and set them. "Papa..I'm also leaving for work." Antara said but as usual everyone ignored her and she sighed.

Shaking her head, she took her bag and leave. Antara completed her college not long ago and now she is working in a designing company. Since she was a child, she has always been fascinated with different types clothes and fabrics. Growing up she knew what she wanted and she finally achieved it.

Currently Antara is waiting for an auto-rickshaw. She usually go with scooty but right now her scooty is under maintenance as it's Sarika's old scooty, so it gets damaged easily.

Though Antara came with Maahi, her best friend, but today she was busy so she couldn't come. Soon Antara found an auto-rickshaw and went to her work place.

When Antara arrived at her work place, she was hugged by her best friend. Maahi. "Good morning. I missed you!" Maahi said making Antara chuckle. "We met yesterday." Antara said pulling away. "Yeah! 24 hours ago!" Maahi said dramatically and Antara rolled her eyes.

After talking a little more, both the girls busied themselves in work. Soon the lunch time rolled in. Antara and Maahi take their lunch and sit down in the cafeteria and was just about to eat when Antara's phone rings. She take it out to see her chachi and picked up.

"Hello chachi?" Antara asked. "Paarth forgot a file. Come home, take it and send it to him. It's a green file." Abha Rathi said. "But chachi...I'm at work.." Antara said. "It's lunch time now! It won't take long. Come home!" With that she hung up making Antara sigh.

"What happened?" Maahi asked. "Paarth bhaiya forgot a file. So chachi wants me to go and give him." Antara said. "Great! Your Chachi is such a witch and annoying! Actually your whole family is!" Maahi said. "Maahi!" Antara scolded. "What?! You also know I'm right! Now let's go I'll take you." Maahi said.

"Oh no no it's lunch time. You have your lunch. I'll manage." Antara said. "Oh shut up and get your ass up!" Maahi said and Antara smiled at her gratefully. She is lucky to have a best friend like Maahi. Both then leave for Rathi house in Maahi's scooty.

They arrived there soon and Antara ran inside to get the file. As she entered she saw her chachi and dadi sitting in the living room couch while sipping their tea. As they saw her entering, they just ignored her and keep on doing what they were doing.

Sighing, Antara went to her elder brother's room and immediately saw the file on the bedside table. Taking it, she went downstairs quickly and outside. Maahi started the scooty as soon as she saw her and then both leave after Antara sat.

Sometimes later, they arrive in front of the big building of Rathi Industries. Antara without wasting anytime went inside. Everyone greeted her and she greeted them back with a smile before running towards her brother's office.

Outside Paarth's office she saw his P.A and greeted him. "Is bhaiya inside?" Antara asked. "Yes mam. Are you here to drop the green file?" Paarth's P.A. asked and she nodded. "You may go in mam." Paarth's P.A. said and saying a small 'thank you' Antara knocked and went inside after a muffled 'come in' was heard.

Entering inside the office it was not only her elder brother sitting there. There was another man whose back was facing Antara. Antara looked at the man's back and couldn't help but think how well built his back looks.

"Antara? You here for file?" She snapped out of her thoughts by Paarth's voice. "Yeah? Yeah. File. This file, chachi told me you need it urgently." Antara said and suddenly the mysterious man turn towards her and their eyes met.

'Wow he is so handsome! The most handsome man I've ever seen!' Antara thought as she couldn't help but stare at the handsome man sitting in her brother's office staring at her.

I deleted Holy Matrimony because I thought it was not liked by everyone. I hope all of you guys will like this one.

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~Author M~