~A day wasted in your life is the day you didn't laugh~

Ananya's POV

"Hey Rid," I said on phone.

"Hey sis. What's up?" he asked me.

"Sky," I chuckled and he groaned. "Okok I have an important news," I said.

"What is it?" he asked me.

"I am getting married in two weeks. 27th September," I said.

"Wow, congrats Anu," he said and I smiled.

"We are getting a simple court marriage. Nothing big," I said.

"Why like that?" I can feel him frowning.

"Because...." I dragged. "I don't feel like having an extravagant wedding. Siddharth have no family and our family is angry with me. Plus, without Vikram bhai it will feel incomplete. I am sure he won't come. I feel bad to even get married without him, but.... I want to have a complete relationship with Siddharth before the baby is born," I said, tears rolling down my cheeks.

"Siddharth was okay with that. In fact, he is the one who suggested we just get a simple marriage. He said he didn't want me to feel sad during the wedding, so it was better not to have one. When Vikram bhai is finally not angry with me, then I will think about it. You will come r-right?" I asked my voice cracking at the end.

"Of course I will. Don't worry Anu, his anger will be gone in no time. You and I know that he cannot be angry with you for so long. He loves you more than anyone," he said, trying to make me feel better.

"So, yeah. 27 September. I want to see you there. Don't ditch it," I warned.

"I won't miss it for the world," he said and I smiled.

"Riddhant, can you... urmm.... You can maybe like....t-tell V-Vikram bhai that I am getting m-married. Y-You see what he t-tells," I stuttered. I still want to try. It is going to be a special day for me and I want my brothers there together with my friends.

"I will tell Anu. But, you know I can't promise right?" he said.

"Yeah, just try," I whispered.

"Alright, I got to go. Congratulations and I will definitely be there. Take care of yourself and my nephew or niece," he said and I chuckled. I hung up on him and leaned back on the couch. Siddharth is at work and I was home alone. Yesterday, we decided to have our marriage on 27 September because it was my mom's birthday. Siddharth was okay with it as well.

It was really sweet of him to understand that I didn't want a wedding because of the situation at home. We are just going to get a certificate. He convinced me that no matter how we got married, the fact that we are going to husband and wife is the most important. I planned on asking Harish and Kavya's parents' to come because they were like a parents to me as well. Other than that, I hope Riddhant will bring Vikram bhai as well. If only Vikram bhai comes, it will be complete for me.

I know it's too much to ask, but one can hope right?

It's been two weeks since Siddharth birthday and two weeks since I told Harish and Kavya that he proposed me. It escalated so quickly.

"Guys, we want to tell you something," I said. We all were sitting at a restaurant having our dinner. Bowling with them was fun and Abhi was sucking in the corner because he lost. He was not bad at bowling, we all were just too good. Bowling was Kavya, Harish and mine favorite thing to do to pass time, so we all had good practice.

I heard a chorus of 'what's it' and 'tell me'.

"Two days ago, Siddharth asked me to marry him and I said yes," I said.

"Damn, you know I saw the ring and then I thought you wore it something like a accessory or something and left it. Show me show me," Kavya squealed. I extended the ring in her direction and she examined it.

"Siddharth, you have a good taste. This ring looks beautiful," Kavya chirped.

"Thanks Kavya," Siddharth said.

"Harish why are you quiet?" I asked him.

"I don't know what to tell. Why are you both acting not surprised?" he asked Abhi who was sulking and Sandhya who was calm beside him.

"Because we already know it," Sandhya said and smiled at Harish who frowned.

"Are we the last?" Harish asked and I smiled sheepishly.

"I waited till this day to tell you guys," I said.

"Anyway, I am happy for you Ananya. Siddharth, you better take care of her," he play-threatened.

"Sure buddy. I won't take any chances with her," Siddharth said in all-seriousness.

"Urmm, guys I want tell you all something as well," Sandhya scratched her neck.

"Interesting, is this like telling-your-secrets section?" Kavya piped in.

"Wait, are you going to tell now?" Harish interrupted in and Sandhya nodded. Harish gulped.

"What is it Sandhya?" Siddharth asked her.

"Promise me, you won't overreact!!!" Sandhya asked.

"Me? Overreact? No way," Siddharth shrugged his shoulder.

"Okay, so.... Harish and I are together," Sandhya blurted and I saw Harish taking hold of her hand. They are really sweet. I definitely ship them.

"What? Why the hell you didn't tell us? Since when? How long has this been going on?" Siddharth practically shouted making all of us flinch.

"Siddharth calm down please," I hold his hand and squeezed it.

"You already knew this?" Siddharth asked me, in high-pitched voice.

"Yeah? She told me yesterday. No technically after I caught her," I said to him hoping he won't be mad at me for hiding this from him.

"And, you didn't tell me?" Siddharth asked me again.

"Siddharth, it was not my place to tell you," I said, hoping he will understand. But, he just scoffed.

"Sid, I told her not to tell you because I knew you will overreact," she lied. It was my idea to hide it from him.

"I just don't want you to get hurt anymore Sandhya," Siddharth muttered. I was thankful he didn't push my hand away even though he was angry.

"I know Sid. Harish will not hurt me," Sandhya said in a soft voice.

"This is what you said for him?" Siddharth retorted making Sandhya flinched.

"Siddharth, Harish is not the same. He knows how heartbreak feels like. Trust me with this. He is good for her. Harish might be my best friend but so is Sandhya. I will never let her be with him if I know he is going to break her. I promise you he won't," I said and his eyes soften.

"I am sorry guys. But, Harish the advice you told me just now, goes to you now. You better don't break her heart," Siddharth said and Harish frantically shook his head.

"I won't. I promise," Harish gulped.

"I am sorry for being a jerk just Sandhya. I am sorry Ananya," he said and I smiled at him. I kissed his cheeks and he smiled.

"Urmm so Ananya, tell me how he proposed?" Kavya asked trying to dissolve the awkwardness. And you guys, Abhi is still sulking.

This two weeks have been hectic. First of all, I resigned my work because the baby bump was visible. I was in the 16th week of pregnancy and it is harder to hide the bump. Some nosy people will definitely notice it and make it hard for me. Siddharth and I also decided it is better if I resigned, because it is more safe for me from you know who.

Nope, not Voldemort.

Other than that, we've been discussing about our marriage. At first everyone wanted to have a wedding, but then Siddharth said no. It really was like he understood me without even me saying anything. He understood that I didn't want to have a grand wedding without my brothers.

He understood.

The doorbell brought me out of my thoughts. Its either Siddharth or Sandhya. Sandhya started working last week.

"Hey babe. How you doing?" Sandhya asked me entering the house.

"Good. How was work?" I asked her closing the door behind her.

"Was good. Let me go freshen up first," she said and retired to her room. I went back to the couch and continued with bigg boss. I love that show. Like everyone, I liked gossips.

When an intense fight was going on in the show because of who should clean the vessels, the doorbell rang again. I knew it was Siddharth. Too bad this was live so I cannot even pause it. I sighed and went to get the door.

"Hey," I said and he smiled at me. How is it possible for him to smile even after an whole day tiring work? Again I closed the door and went to the couch.

"What you watching?" Siddharth asked taking his shoes off and placed it in the rack.

"Bigg boss," I giggled. He came towards me and bent down to kiss my forehead. Then he lied down on the couch with his head on my lap. He took my hand and placed it in his hair, asking me to play with his hair. He loves it when I do that.

"How was your day?" I asked him after the fight was over and they started back-talking others.

"Really bad. How about yours?" he asked me back.

"I was bored out of my mind. Just now I called Rid and told him we are getting married on September 27. I-I also asked him to tell Vikram bhai. I just hope he will come," I sighed, massaging his forehead.

"He will come baby. Don't worry," he said.

"Don't promise things you are not sure of Sid," I frowned.

"I am not promising. But I have this, you know, hunch that he is going to come," he said. I leaned down and kissed his forehead.

"Let's just hope your hunch will be accurate," I said and he nodded.

"I'll go freshen up and come. Then we can go make dinner alright?" he said and I jumped in excitement. Oh, did I forgot to tell, I've been learning to cook and Siddharth is teaching me. I was serious when I said I am going to learn cooking. In this two weeks, I had like 6 lessons. Or was it 7? I don't remember. I find it really interesting.

Cooking for people and seeing them being happy eating it, it's a gift. I did try to cook chicken curry. I mean Siddharth was giving me instructions one by one and I just followed. But, I did all the work.

When he went inside the room, I saw the show has already finished. I changed the channels and saw nothing except soap operas, which I don't like. I scrolled through the English channels and found MasterChef going on.

Since cooking is my new found interest, I started watching it. It was some sort of elimination round that time.

"Wow, look who is watching a cooking show?" Sandhya teased.

"There wasn't any shows, so I am watching this," I said. At the same time, Siddharth came out of our room. He sat next to me on the couch, and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

"Guys, I want to tell something," Sandhya said, gaining both our attention.

"What is it?" I asked her. Siddharth just nodded for her to continue.

"I found an apartment like 20 minutes from here. It is 5 minutes from my work place. So, I am moving out of here next week," she announced.

"What? What is the hurry? Sandhya stay with me," I said, tears welling up in my eyes. I mean, yeah she can't leave here forever. So, why the hell am I crying?

"Ananya, you guys are getting married. I can't stay here forever and disturb you guys. I agreed to stay here because I was heartbroken when I came back to India. But, now I am okay. I've stayed longer than I should. It is only good if I move out. You guys are young couple and you both need to be alone," she winked at us during the last part. I chuckled sadly.

"I guess," I sighed and laid my head on Siddharth's shoulder and he caressed my hair.

"Baby, why are you acting like you don't like to stay with me alone?" Siddharth play-frowned.

"No, I just wanted to have a girl companion I guess. But, it's okay. I am happy for you Sandhya," I said and she smiled.

"Alright, let's go cook now, shall we?" Siddharth asked, still playing with my hair.

"No, I am not in the mood anymore," I whined.

"Alright then. Let's have pizza and we all can watch a movie together. Okay?" Sandhya said, trying to lighten the mood and I nodded.

"I'll go order the pizza then. You girls decide a movie first," Siddharth said and went away.

"So, what movie shall we watch?" I asked her. "Can we watch Avengers?" I answered before she could.

"No, I know you are an Avenger craze. I am not watching it again for you," Sandhya groaned.

"Pretty please? I didn't watch an Avenger movie for so long. I miss Iron Man," I pleaded. I added my puppy eyes with the pleading to which I know she will give in.

"No Ananya. Don't do this p-puppy eyes with me," Sandhya said giving me a stern look. I just continued with my puppy eyes until she said, "Fine!!!"

Mission successful.

"The pizza will be here in 20 minutes. Decide the movie already?" Siddharth asked coming back from the room.

"Yes," I squealed while Sandhya just muttered an uninterested yes.

Come on, what is wrong with Avengers?

Okay maybe because I tortured her by watching this movie for many times, but what to do? I still love it. We all settled for Endgame and I sat cuddled to Siddharth. He gladly cuddled back. Of course, she had to whine about how she is feeling single here.