Arylie FF- Meant to be ♡

Part 5- Reckless

Patience.. not nervousness..

He kept chanting as he fixed  his tuxedo ready for the party..
Tonight they were celebrating 10 years anniversary of his company.. years of hardwork.. Taking the responsibility of his dads legacy at a young age..
Dad would be so proud..
The thought soothed him to some extent..

Now coming to his wife to be..
Imlie seemed most excited for the party than anyone else.. she had spent last 2 days messaging him constantly asking for an opinion over what to wear..
He should be irritated now.. the girl wouldnt stop.. But he had realized how much he had come to accept her nonstop reactions and happy gestures..
One could get used to that..
For a lifetime? He wondered..
Despite taking his opinions she did not let him know what was her final choice.. And now it made him more curious to see how she would be dressed..
As he walked downstairs.. with staffs hustling around making last minute arrangements, his mom joined him..
"When is Imlie and her parents arriving?" She inquired..
Oh man her parents.. they would try to sing tonight right..
What if they wanna sing here?
He might just leave the party.. what a great host he would be..
"I donno.." he shrugged looking around checking on everything.. he made his way towards the seatings instructing helpers for corrections..
"Fine i will call them.."
"No need auntie!! I am here!" Came the loud of Imlie..
He turned around.. and held his breath..
What a sight she was..
She was wearing a beautiful black gown.. Her hair was in soft curls.. a very subtle makeup highlighted her natural beauty..
No it was not the dress or the makeup.. it was her smile that made her beautiful..
Oh he was in big trouble tonight..
She greeted his mom followed by her parents..
She turned and walked towards him.. the smile never dim even for a second.. why did he felt so nervous.. she held his hands and pressed on it gently..
She hugged him and whispered to his ear.. "Congratulations Aryan.."
He pressed a light kiss on her cheek.. "Thank you.. you look beautiful.."
She blushed beautifully and winked at him.. "You look good enough to eat.."
"Imlie! Why are you talking about eating..the party is just beginning" Her mom joined them as she spoke scoldingly..
He supressed a smile as he saw her eyes grow wide and stutter.. "Mom.. just that food looks good and.."
"Come with me.. Naina aunty wants to speak with you.." her mom dragged her away as she threw a smile at him..

Soon the party started, guests poured in and it was packed with his collegues and friends along with some of their relatives. Aryan Singh Rathore was always known for being the perfect host..
Yet tonight he was struggling to concentrate.. unknowingly his eyes kept going back to Imlie who was now sorrounded with some of his office female staffs and they seem to share a big joke.. Meanwhile his mom was introducing imlie parents to their relatives..
So everyone was occupied except him..
Where the hell was his friends..

On the cue Sameer and Gaurav walked in.. Sameer was walking ahead looking irriated..
While Gaurav was along with a women..
Is that Isha! His eyes grew wide while Gaurav grinned..
That jerk.. Isha was Gaurav's cousin who always would be after him and never leave him alone..
"I will smack him so on face.." Aryan muttered as Sameer joined him..
"He is crazy jerk.. I have no idea why he brought her.."
"Well hello Mr.Rathore.. Congratulations on 10 year anniversary.. U remember my cousin Isha.." Gaurav greeted him while a smug smile.. he exactly knew what he was doing..
"Ofcourse.. Hi Isha.." he gave a forced smile..
Isha being herself hugged him tightly.. "Aru baby.. I am so happy for you.."
Aryan Tensed.. he quickly pushed her away and glanced back to see Imlie watching him intently..
Was she angry? She didint look angry.. She is never angry..
Yet he felt uncomfortable so he put some more distance.. "Gaurav can i have a word with you.." He tried to control his anger..
He dragged Gaurav to the corner and Sameer followed.. "You deliberately brought her right? What are you trying to prove"
"Only that you deserve the best in life.." Gaurav shrugged..
"Imlie and her parents are here okay. And i am telling you i dont want any scene in my party.." he warned his friend..
"And i brought someone who has a better status and comes from a rich family.. You wont have any complaints Aryan!" Gaurav spoke unhappily..
Aryan shook his head and was ready to snap back when someone touched his arm..
"Is everything okay?" Imlie asked her eyes filled with concern.. "Also what is party host doing here in a corner.. you should be among the crowd now.." She laughed breaking the tension which was joined by Sameer..
"Hey i am Sameer.. this is Gaurav.." Imlie shook hands with Sameer with a big grin and offered her hand to Gaurav.. he simply nodded and refused to take her hand..
"You must be the shy friend.." Imlie joked while Sameer laughed awkwardly.. Aryan glared at Gaurav who avoided looking at him..
"Aru baby!! I am bored can we dance??" Isha came in between ignoring Imlie and holding his hands..
"Aru baby? I didint knew you were someones baby?" Imlie spoke amused while suppressing her laugh..
Aryan relaxed a little. Atleast she was not upset.. "Ofcourse i am not. This is Isha.. Gaurav's cousin who is clearly bored so maybe should go home.."
Isha pouted and walked away while Imlie jst smiled and patted on his hands.. "I will go and speak with Naina aunty.."
Aryan felt weird as she walked away.. he felt strangely upset on her behalf.. She did not deserve cold shoulder.. atleast not from his close friends..
"Get your attitude right or just leave with your annoying cousin" Aryan whispered to him and angrily walked away..