Maya was doing Aashi's hair while Sravya was doing Taara's, who was sulking like a kid.

"God! Both of you, stop sulking like kids. Even Varsha is better than you." Maya said, pointing at Varsha, who was playing happily with a soft toy while Arpita was tying her hair.

"God! This dress is so heavy, boyfriend," Aashi said, making a crying face.

"Are you serious, Aashi? I've picked a light-weight dress especially for you," said Sravya.

"She is just doing drama, Sravya. All she wants to do is roam in her shorts and t-shirts," Maya said, rolling her eyes.

"For your information, they are much more comfortable than these stupid dresses," Aashi said, huffing.

"Exactly!" Taara said, giving a hi-fi to Aashi.

(Taara's dress)

"You both won't change", Maya said, sighing.

"We know that." Taara and Aashi shouted together.

Maya slapped her forehead looking at them. She did the final touch-up for them and told them, "Done!"

"Finally!" Aashi said, looking at herself in the mirror.

"Now, you both go and get ready," Taara said, looking at Sravya and Maya.

After some time, Avi and Suhaas knocked on the door.

"Come in," said Sravya.

(Sravya's dress)

They both entered the room and stood frozen, staring at their respective lovers. Aashi was eating the fruits when she felt someone's gaze on her. She turned around and looked at Suhaas, who was looking at her intensely. She blushed as he stared at her without blinking his eyes.

(Aashi's attire)

Arpita went near them and snapped her fingers in front of them, making them come out of their world.

"Hello!" She said, waving her hands in front of them.

(Arpita's attire)

Avi and Suhaas looked away, embarrassed at being caught. Sravya, Taara, and Arpita chuckled looking at them.

"Do you need something, Anna?" Sravya asked, looking at Avi with a mischievous smile.

"Umm, I need my watch," Avi said, nervously.

"But your watch is with you only," Diya said, pointing at his hand.

(Diya's attire)

Avi rubbed his nape and looked at Maya, who was looking down as everyone was giving her teasing looks.

"Bunny!" Avi called her.

Maya looked at him and smiled at him nervously as he gestured for her to come out.

"We'll send her to you only, Kittu. Please wait for sometime." Saying that Arpita pushed Suhaas and Avi out of the room.

Both of them stomped their feet like kids and went from there.

***************

After some time, everyone is waiting for the two couples in the garden area where the party is going to be held. Suddenly, everyone went silent as both the couples and Gayatri entered the garden area. Shekar was holding Vani with one hand and Maya with the other, while Avi encircled his hand around Maya's waist and with the other hand he was holding Gayatri's hand.

Shekar and Vani went on stage and stood beside each other. Gayatri sat on one of the chairs along with Revathi and Harinath, Raghu and Radha near the stage. Shekar and Vani stood beside Avi and Maya.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I thank each and everyone of you who attended the party and to the ones who sent your warm wishes and blessed us. I have a small announcement to make, so I request everyone of you to sit in your respective places." Saying that Shekar looked at his love and at his better half. She blinked her eyes in assurance and held his hand, giving him the necessary support.

"I still couldn't believe it had been 29 years since I started AVEL. I really faced a lot of struggles at the start, just like everyone else. Everything was going well, but one day I lost a big project, and the company faced huge losses. That happened after 1 year and 5 months from the time I started the company. Everyone advised me to close the company and find work, as I had graduated from one of India's top universities.I was already married to Vani by that time, and my father passed away, leaving all his responsibilities to me. I wouldn't lie, I really didn't face any struggles in my 22 years of life after my birth. But then I understood how hard my father had worked to provide us with everything. But my love said not to give up." Shekar said, looking at Vani with a proud smile. "It was her words which inspired me that day to stand here and made me what I'm today. Then one day, she gave me the best gift of my life: my son, Avinav. She struggled along with me even after being pregnant. If I owe my life to someone, it's my mother and my wife. After his birth, AVEL started doing better, and from that day, I didn't look back. And today it's one of the top 5 companies in the world and the top one construction company in Asia." He looked at his wife, who was looking at him with all her love for him and tears in her eyes. He kissed her forehead and composed himself and continued, "And today I want to hand over all my responsibilities to my son. I announce my son Avinav Krishna as the next CEO of AVEL."

Everyone was hooting as they listened to his words.

Avi looked at his father in shock. Yes, he knew one day he had to take over the company but he didn't expect this soon. Maya held his hand telling him that she was with him. He came and stood in between his father and mother. While Maya stood beside Vani.

"I know many of you know that my son got married. So, now I introduce my daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maya Avinav Krishna." Saying that, Shekar made her stand beside Avi and kissed her forehead lovingly.

Avi pulled her close to him by her waist. They stood beside Vani and Shekar. Sravya and Diya came on to the stage and placed two cakes in front of them. Vani and Shekar cut one, while Avi and Maya cut the other one. Slow music was playing in the background. All the couples joined the dance floor.

Avi held Maya possessively by her waist. She was leaning her head on his chest while he was playing with her hair. They were swaying their bodies slowly to the music, enjoying each other's presence.

You were looking breathtaking. Saying that, he sucked her earlobe while she shivered at his touch. I wish I could gobble you up, bunny. He pecked her cheeks, making her face go red like a cherry.

(Avi and Maya's attires)

He twirled her around and pulled her hard, making her back hit his chest.

"And your punishment is still pending," Avi whispered in her ear, making her shiver. He inhaled her lavender perfume and kissed her nape. "God! Bunny, you are just making me crazy." Saying that, he turned her around and hugged her tightly.

After some time, everyone went to have their dinner while the youngsters sat together teasing and pulling each other's legs.

"So, Bava, when are you planning to get married to my girlfriend?" Maya asked Suhaas.

Aashi choked on her food, listening to her, and glared at her while Maya smiled at her cheekily.

"If she is ready, then I'll marry her now only," Suhaas said, winking at Aashi.

"I didn't know that you were this fast, bro." Arjun said, mischievously.

"Not more than you, you idiot," Suhaas said, rolling his eyes.

They were all eating happily when Sravya noticed someone making her breath hitch. She looked at that person in shock. Surya, who was sitting beside her, looked at her.

"What happened?" Surya asked, poking her shoulder.

"Rajesh!" Sravya said, looking at the person who was the reason for her Mayu's pain.

"What?" He looked at her in shock and looked in the direction she was looking. He saw Rajesh talking to someone on his mobile.

"Make sure Mia is not alone, and don't let Mia know about his arrival. By the way, where are the twins?" Surya told Sravya.

"Vadina went to make them sleep," said Sravya.

"I'll talk to the security head," said Surya.

Suhaas who saw them whispering, asked them what happened. Surya whispered in his eyes about Rajesh's arrival. Surya went and talked with Shekar. Suhaas went and talked with the security head. Sravya told Yash, Avi, Pranav and Arjun. Arjun was making sure no-one was alone.

Shekar went on to the stage and ended the party. Avi and Suhaas were talking to the media. Surya and Yash were clearing everything outside. Arjun, Nandan, Sravya, Aashi, and Pranav are with Maya in her room. Maya didn't understand what was happening but she understood something was wrong.

"What the hell was happening, guys? Why did you end the party suddenly?" Maya yelled at them.

Arjun and Pranav looked at each other when they heard loud voices from downstairs.

"Nothing, Akka. You don't get tense," said Nandan.

"Don't try to fool me, Nandu. I know something has happened. That's why you guys have abruptly stopped the party," said Maya.

Nandan looked at Arjun helplessly. Before they could say anything, Maya ran out. While Arjun and Sravya followed her, Nandan and Pranav stayed back to look after Aashi. Maya stood on the stairs, shocked, looking at the person. She was about to slip when Avi went by her side and held her. She hugged him tightly and hid her face in the crook of his neck, as if someone would snatch him from her.

To be continued...

I guess many of you are getting confused because of many charecters.

cross cousins.

So here Avinav and Maya are cousins, i.e, Avi is Maya's aunt's son.

Revathi and Vaidhehi are sisters of Madhav and Shiva Prasad.

Gopal and Vaidhehi are parents of Raghav and

Venkatraman and Gayatri are parents of Shekar.

Raman and

Ananth and Meera are parents of Veeru and Diya.

Srinivas and Niranjana are parents of Taara and Surya.

Vijay and Anitha are parents of Suhaas and Pranav.

Aditya and Anjali are parents of Siri and Vikram.

Narayan

The young couples are

Yash and Arpita

Avinav and Maya

Arjun and Diya

Veerendra and Taara

Pranav and Siri.