Abhi:(thinking)She was staring at me in shock… but I didn't break eye contact. I reached out and grabbed the seatbelt, gently pulling it across her to buckle it. God, I was so close to her—she smells amazing… like vanilla and jasmine. I swear, I just want to bury my face in her neck and breathe her in.
Ugh, Abhi, focus!
Ishana: You should've said .
Abhi: I thought you were waiting for me to put the seatbelt on you.
Ishana: Why would I—? Do you think I'm that dramatic?
Abhi: Maybe... I mean, your family did mention that you watch a lot of dramas. So I thought you might've been expecting a scene like this.
Ishana: Ugh! Can't they keep their mouths shut for once?
Abhi: (chuckling) Do you watch dramas?
Ishana: And what if I do? That's none of your business!
Abhi: I don't watch much myself… just some trending reels or dramatic clips online. That's how I guessed it.
(As the conversation continued, we finally reached the club. I turned into the parking lot and smoothly parked the car. I quickly stepped out and walked around to open the passenger door for her—only to find she was already out.)
Abhi: Hey! You won't even give me a chance to show my sincerity?
Ishana: What? What did I do now?
Abhi: You should've waited for me to open the door. That's what a gentleman does, you know?
Ishana: (crossing her arms) Do I look like a princess to you or something?
I can open a car door myself. I'm not that spoiled—or rich, for that matter.
Let's not argue over this, okay?
Abhi: (grinning) I was just teasing...
(We walked inside the club together. The place was dimly lit with soft music and colorful lights, full of laughter and chatter. I glanced around and spotted my group of friends huddled in a corner.)
Abhi: Ishana, I see my friends over there. Where are yours?
Ishana: Let me look around. You go ahead, I'll find my group and bring them over to meet you later.
Abhi: Sounds good.
(I walked over to my friends. As I approached, I caught snippets of their conversation. It was about me.)
Rocky: So, our guy's finally getting married, huh?
Krish: Look who decided to show up! Welcome, bro! (We hugged.)
Nick: Man, it's been forever since we all met like this.
Tom: What's with the sudden engagement news, though?
Jack: Yeah, you never mentioned having a girlfriend or anyone special.
Daniel: Wait, is it an arranged marriage?
Justin: Bro… if it's arranged, may God help you. That's a whole rollercoaster.
Kevin: Either way, congrats, man. You're getting married!
Alex: But why arranged? I thought you were into that girl who lived across from your hospital? You even mentioned her once.
Sophia:Oof, so I'm out of the race now? I was right here, waiting in line!
Olivia: (teasing) Guess it's time I start looking for someone else...
Elsa: (smirking) This is news. So, you had a crush? Since when?
(I laughed, shaking my head as they all surrounded me with questions and teasing. It was overwhelming but kind of nice to be with them again.)