Shubh's POV

" Why do you do so much shopping?? Imagine you can't even carry the bags you shopped. What is the use of so much stuff? "

" Oh, I love shopping... It is my most favourite hobby."

" And I hate it the most. "

" You hate shopping?? What kind of a man you are?? " she looked shocked.

" A normal human being... I don't live to do shopping. I go shopping to get what is necessary to live... "

We reached where her stuff was kept. I started picking up the stuff.  She tried to pick up some too, but I picked all of them.

" Hey let me take some of them." She said.

" Let it be... You might drop them or even worse, you may fell. And my hands would already be too full to catch you this time. " I said to tease her. Though I loved taking her in my arms every time she was about to fall.

" Haa... That was very mean of you to say that. " she pouted and was looking so cute.

" Yeah but true... Next time buy some shoes which are more stable. You won't lose your balance then. "

" Thanks for your suggestion. "  She said. I loved teasing her. She looked even prettier when she was frowning.

All of sudden, she picked up one of the bags and gave it to me.

" Here this is for you... " She said. I was shocked.

She got something for me ???

" What is this?? "

" A small gift for you? "

" Why?? It is not my birthday. "

" So what?? I wanted to buy something for you. "

" But Vidhi,  I can't take it. "

" Of course you can and you will. I got it for you. "

" It is not proper. I mean... You... I... I can't take it. "

"  What is not proper?? Well, I got it for you. You need to take it. "

" You should not have...  You can't buy gifts like this for me. "

" Why not?? You can beat the boys who were staring at me and clicked my pictures, but I can't buy a gift for you? I don't understand all this. "

" That is different Vidhi... "

" Ok, I got this for you, take it or throw it. " She said in with a hurt look and a cute pout.  I took a deep breath and took it hesitantly.

I opened it and saw the outfit, which I had tried earlier.

" Hey !! but you chose it for Vikram Ji... "

" I wanted to but you looked even more handsome in it. So I decided to get it for you. "

" No. but it would also look very good on him. "

" But he may or may not like it. But it looks good on you. I liked it on you. Please keep it. " She said and I could not say no to her. I accepted it with a smile and thanks.

She liked it on me...

I just didn't know how to react. I had to control my racing heart. I wanted to take her in my arms. My heart had started jumping like a schoolboy when she said that I looked even more handsome in it.

Does that mean that she finds me handsome??

Oh, God !! Please keep me sane.

I went to keep it in my room and took a few deep breaths.

I picked up all the other bags and we came out of the house.

She settled all the bags in their car and slid into the car, Vikram Ji said goodbye to both of us and sat in his car and drove off. I could not avert my eyes from her.

" Vidhi is cute as well as beautiful... Isn't it Shubh? " Sandhya said, I am sure she wanted to see my expression. But Zi didn't want to discuss it so I just smiled and nodded.

I came to my room and lay down on my bed, thinking about a very beautiful, clumsy and child-like girl.

She was making me crazy with every passing minute,  I spent with her.

We were absolutely opposite to each other. Just like the North pole and the South pole.

She was almost the same age as Sandy but was quite childlike. She had a different kind of innocence. While I was way too mature.

She was too open-minded while I was a very traditional man.

She could make friends in a minute while I couldn't.

She was an extrovert while I was an introvert.

She was crazy about shopping. And I hated it.

She was too carefree and I was too cautious.

She got lots of things for her brother. I don't even think Vikram Ji needed so many things.

I don't need so many things as I am a very simple man.

It's not that we could not afford all those things, my dad is as rich as them. He was called the Masala king as we were catering the whole world with the best quality aromatic spices and condiments. We provided masalas for almost every dish.

He is extremely rich as well but I had this strong feeling that this was my dad's money. He earned it with his hard work and dedication.  I don't want to overspend it on unnecessary things.

I would rather save it for a rainy day or use it more constructively or for some good cause. I believed in sharing and caring.

There are so many people who are not as privileged or fortunate like us. I liked to spend money to get them some happiness which money could provide.

Sandhya and I have been going to old-age homes and orphanages to help them and make them feel wanted. We could not take away their sorrow but at least lessen their pain.

What is the use of having more than 100 outfits and around 50 pair of shoes? I would rather buy for those who don't even have 2 decent pair of clothes and a single pair of shoes.

My eyes fell on the outfit she got for me.

Why did she get it for me? Was she getting attracted to me as well?? Or I was just a friend to her?

We were different from each other but I was attracted to her even if I tried not to be.

I didn't know what was in fate for me, but I didn't want to offend my family or Vikram Ji. I didn't want any complication between Vikram Ji and Sandhya.

What would Sandhya say about it?? She was already trying to test my feelings for Vidhi.

What would Vikram Ji say if he gets to know, what I feel for his sister? How would he react?

I kept thinking about all this and slept.

Vidhi's POV

I could not stop thinking about Shubh. I was shocked when someone hugged me from backside making scary sounds. I was scared and started punching him. 

Then I got to know that it was him. He tried to scare me thinking that I was his sister. My heart was racing so badly.

We all went shopping and I could feel his eyes on me. I was feeling very good from within because of his attention on me.

I had planned to buy something for Bhai as well as shubh.  I selected that outfit for Bhai. But when I saw Shubh wearing it, my heart skipped a beat.

He was looking so handsome. Just like someone out of some fashion magazine.

I couldn't control myself from capturing that look. I had to buy it for him.

I was feeling so elated to know that he punched those guys for me. I could not contain my excitement and hugged him. He seemed to blush a bit.  He was so caring and protective towards me as well.  He loves bhabhi as much as my Bhai loves me.

He was totally different from me. Maybe that's why I was attracted to him. But I think, he does not take me seriously. He was teasing me that I was clumsy and could not even walk properly.

Why was he so hesitant in taking a small gift from me?? He took it only when I said that he could take it or throw it.

Does he think that that I am too silly and clumsy?? I felt a bit sad. Was I not good enough for him??

I wanted to get to know him but he was not as friendly and open as me. I wanted to ask bhabhi about him but then dropped the idea. I had no idea what she would think about it... 

I kept thinking about him till I slipped into slumber.

*****

Next day I had some work so I went to finish it and after that, I went to Sandhya Bhabhi's place as Bhai would come there to drop bhabhi.  Everyone was very happy to see me,  except someone. I don't know why, but he seemed a bit disoriented. It seemed he was lost in his world.

Well, he smiled at me once, but I ignored him.

He seemed to be sorry for what he said but I was a bit sad. He should not have said all that.

Vidhi's POV

It was getting late. I looked outside to see, why Bhai and bhabhi had not come yet from their get together with Gautam Bhai and his girlfriend.

To my surprise, they were already there and while bhabhi wanted to come inside, he was keeping her to him. She was blushing so much and bhai had a teasing smile on his face.

Just then I saw Shubh going towards the door.

Oh no !! I have to stop him from going out. What do I do??

" Wait !!  "  I almost shouted. He turned to look at me.

" Who ?? Me?? " he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Oh, God !! Now, what do I say to him??

" Yes... Where are you going to?? " I asked.

Why am I asking???

" Why ?? "

" Just asking... Just like that. "

" But you were avoiding me during the dinner. "

" So?? I was angry... "

" So?? What happened now?? " he smiled.

" Nothing... I thought to forgive you but you first say sorry to me. "

" Sorry to you?? Why?? "

" Just say it... Whatever you said yesterday was not fair. "

" Oh please... Every single word of it was true. "

" Even if it was... Say sorry. "

" Are you crazy by any chance? What makes you think that I would say sorry to you?? " he was smirking now.

" I don't know... " I said as I didn't know what else to say. I didn't want him to go out like last time I saw outside, my Bhai was holding bhabhi in his arms and it looked he was going to kiss her. I had to stop him here.

" Say it... because it hurt me."

" Then you should learn from it as it was true. " He said and started turning to go out.

Oh no, Vidhi... Stop him.

" You know what?? You are rude and arrogant. " I said going closer to him.

" Ok thanks... I already know that " He said.

What ??? No arguments ???

" How can you say that you are a normal human being? Do you think I am not?? " I said poking him at his hard chest.

He looked a bit surprised at my behaviour. I myself was, but I didn't want all of them to be embarrassed when he saw them kissing.

" Then you said that I can not pick up my bags or I may fall and you would not be able to save me this time. Do you think I can not walk properly? Sorry to inform you but, I have been walking on this earth for more than 20 years. Did you save me from falling during all those years?? No, I managed on my own. I may be a bit clumsy but it doesn't give you a right to talk to me like that. " I got carried away while saying so and I went very close to him and poked on his chest again.

He looked at my hand and then at my face. And then precisely at my lips. I gulped and then he looked into my eyes.

" It was a joke, Vidhi... Don't take it seriously. " He said with a cute smile. I knew it was a joke. But I didn't like it.

" A joke?? A joke?? You made fun of me... And on top of that, you want me to chill. What do you think of me?? Am I a laughing stock for you?? You may take it as a joke, but I was hurt.  I think... You must apologise. "  I had to finish this drama now.

I turned my face to look out of the window. Bhai still had her in his arms.

Oh, God !! I hate my Bhai...

I closed my eyes. I can't save the embarrassment now. I turned to go but he caught my hand.

" Listen Vidhi, I am sorry for what I said. I swear, it was a light-hearted teasing. Nothing else. I didn't mean to hurt you. It was a joke, you are not... You are a very sweet and cute girl. " He said looking into my eyes. He said very sincerely.

His eyes were very dark. I was lost in them. We were like ice and fire, but I kind of liked him.

Just then someone called him. He released my hand and went inside saying sorry once again. He was so sweet.

Bhai was about to kiss her again when I opened the front door of the house and went out.

" Enough Bhai, stop your drama and let the poor girl go. You are too much." I said and caught Bhabhi's hand and pulled her out of his arms.

" What do you mean by too much? You always come at the wrong time. Could you not come after minutes.  " He said.

"  For the last 10 minutes, You are just saying things to make her blush more. You know, her brother would have come out anytime by now.  I saved you from him. "

" For your kind information, I am not scared of her brother.. " he said to me.

" He would have punched you." Sandhya bhabhi said with a smile.

" Oh, Hello??  Don't even go there, he punched me all of a sudden. I didn't punch him back that day as he was upset with a valid reason and he didn't know that I was going to get engaged to you. Now he would not as I have a license to officially flirt with you. "

" Ok Bhai and bhabhi... Let me tell you something. But what do I get, if I tell you? " I wiggled my eyes.

" You won't get anything, you are already taking my card tomorrow. "

" Are you sure, you don't want to know?" I asked them with a smirk.

" No, I don't want... " Bhai said.

" Think before you speak brother. You might have to eat your own words." I said but he just rolled his eyes.

" Well ok !!!  What can I do if you don't want to know... your wedding date?? "

" What?? Our wedding date? It has been finalised? When is it? "

" I remember very clearly that someone was not interested in knowing about anything. Suddenly asking me 4 questions. " I rolled my eyes. He was irritated by now.

" Shoot now... "

" Why should I? You are being rude to me. " I was frowning now.

" Vidhi ... " He was saying but Sandhya bhabhi cut him short.

" Vidhi would you please tell me at least ? " bhabhi said.

" Ok, it is exactly one month from now. " I said with a smile to her.

" What??  Seriously? What is the hurry? " Bhabhi said.

" What is the hurry?? Are you crazy? Why so late?? I want to get married as soon as possible. " Bhai said.

" Sandhya?? Why are three of you standing outside? Come inside. " Shubh said he was coming towards us.

" Hi, Shubh !!  No, I think we must leave now. Sandhya was about to call Vidhi when she came out and told us that our wedding date has been finalised. " I told him and he nodded.

" Bye Shubh, thanks in advance for taking my crazy sister to shop with you. I hope you don't regret your decision of going along with them. All the best bro... " He said and I stomped on his foot.  He winced a bit and then grinned at his joke.

" I swear, I hate going shopping but you were busy and I can't let them go alone. And anyway I have to do my shopping as well. So...  " Shubh said.

" Take proper rest. Tomorrow is going to be tough. "  He said with a teasing grin.

" Bhai I hate you. I am going to shop till I drop and you will pay the bill. Now smile and have fun at my expense and I will shop at your expense." I said and he closed his eyes and put one hand on his heart.

Drama queen...

We said goodbye and we both went home.

Shubh's POV

Oh, God!! Was she hurt that much by what I said ?? I was just teasing her but I felt bad that my words hurt her.

My heart had started jumping irrationally when she came very close to me and poked at my chest. She should not go that close to any man but she is too carefree.

I kept thinking about her only.

*******

We were going shopping. So I wore a casual white button-down shirt with blue denim. Sandy got ready in casual clothes a white top and black jeans, her hair tied in a high ponytail a minimum amount of makeup.

" Shubh you are looking very handsome." She said and I smiled.

The doorbell rang and I went to open the door. Vidhi was looking very pretty. She said hello to me hugged Sandy and whispered something and blushed. Vikram Ji said hello to everyone. His eyes shone with love when he saw Sandy.

Vikram Ji said, " Ok, enjoy your shopping, three of you... And Vidhi try not to bankrupt me. Shubh and Sandhya, please keep an eye on her... Or by the evening there won't be a single Rupee in my account." He was grinning like anything.

" Just you wait and watch Bhai... You are going to pay dearly for this. After all, it is your wedding. " She said with a devilish look.

Cute and beautiful devil...

Everyone was laughing at their

light banters. Vikram left for the hospital.

After around half an hour we also went for shopping.