Arohi's little vacation away had thankfully not had a negative effect on the hotel project. She'd kept in constant contact with her project manager, and things were right on schedule. They were planning a grand opening in 2 weeks time. Her family was flying down from Vancouver to be there to support her and ofcourse her cousins were coming down from Chandigarh aswell. Arjun's family would arrive at the same time making it a full house. Arohi couldn't wait! She was excited and nervous about everyone seeing the hotel and their reactions. But Arjun reassured her telling her that everything was perfect. Arohi wasn't afraid of hard work so upon her return back to Mumbai she threw herself back into the project making sure every detail was taken care of. Amazingly Megha had ended up being a lot of help. Arohi didn't trust her but she knew now why Arjun had hired her.

Amidst all this came Radha and Rick's wedding. The haldi event was being held tonight and the wedding tomorrow. Arjun found Arohi standing infront of her closet, her brows furrowed staring intently at something. He walked in and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. "What are you looking at?" "Nothing, I have nothing to wear" she said glumly. Arjun looked at the overflowing closet. There was enough clothing stuffed in there to dress 10 people. Yet Arohi had nothing to wear. But he didn't say anything. This was one of those times that it was best to keep your mouth shut. Arohi finally pulled out a emerald green sari, pulling away from him she held it against herself. "What do you think? she asked. "Great," he responded. "You look sexy in saris" Arohi rolled her eyes. "That's exactly the look I'm trying to go for infront of Radha and Rick's parents. Sexy!" She shoved the sari back into her closet. Arjun caught her hand, and pulled her to him. "You could wear a nun's habit, be covered from head to toe and you would still look sexy." he said softly. Arohi tried not to smile as he gave her one of his cheeky dimpled smiles. "Arjun, are these the lines you used on your girlfriends before you met me?" she asked in mock anger. "Absolutely, their tried and tested" "Huh," Arohi said pushing him away from her. "Is that right, tried and tested." "Let's hear some more of these tried and tested lines." "Alright, if I could rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together." Arohi burst out laughing. "Okay a better one, You're legs must be tired because you've been running through my mind all night." Arohi gagged at that one. Swatting him with her hand. "That one was really bad Arjun." " Please tell me you didn't use those cheesy lines on any one". "Thank god you didn't use them on me, I would have kicked you to the curb the second one came out of your mouth."

Arjun looked at her giving her a look so hot she felt her breath catch. "Arohi Ahluwalia, I had you at hello." he said smirking at her. Arohi put her hands on her hips and gawked at him. "At hello huh?" "Arjun Singhania don't think so highy of yourself." "You barely have me now" she said with attitude "and if you keep talking you definetly won't be having me anytime soon." Arjun stared at this cheeky Arohi and grinned. "You know I love a challenge Arohi." he said in his deep sexy voice. "You know how I love a challenge" he repeated as he reached for her. Arohi stepped out of his reach.

Arohi shook her head and gave him a mischievous smile. " I love a challenge too Arjun and I say you won't be able to catch me." Arjun smiled appreciatively. "Very nice, I execpt that challenge, but let's make it interesting. "What do I get if I win?" he asked. "Whatever you want?" Arohi answered moving towards the door. "Think about it Arohi, you know I'm going to catch you." "You know I will". "Arjun you might have longer legs then me, but you've gotten soft sitting behind that office desk of yours all day long." Arjun's jaw dropped open. Soft huh, I'll show you soft he thought. "Whereas, I'm on my feet all day at the hotel site" "I take dance classes." I am in excellent physical condition." She said flexing her arms. "You're no match for me." "And if I win, you won't like what I want. " she said with a smirk. Arohi's eyes twinkled and Arjun smiled slowly. "You know Arohi, I'm going to give you a head start." "Go, I'll count to 20 and then I'll come and find you and find you I will." he said in a soft voice. Arohi smiled slowly. " If you don't catch me within 10 minutes I win." she said. "This is a big house I'm going to give you quite a workout." she said turning around and running.

Arjun stood there smiling. This was going to be fun. Soft huh? We'll see about that. He counted slowly enjoying every second. He ran out of the room and to the stairs. Arohi had been there he could tell, the floral Arohi scent still lingered in the air. He jogged down the stairs glancing at his watch. 9 minutes left. "Arohi" he called. He looked around and then he glimpsed movement towards the kitchen. Ofcourse she would head for the kitchen he would never expect to find her there on a regular day. He jogged over and hid behind a pillar. He could sense the excitement in the room. "You know I'm going to get you." he said. "You might as well give up now." He heard a giggle and a slow smile spread across his face. She was in the kitchen. He ran into the kitchen, nope she wasn't there. Hmm, he thought as he saw movement again towards the hallway leading to the family room. He ran down it and could hear her footsteps and giggles. and then silence. He got to the family room. Noone. Where did she go he thought scratching his head. Looking at his watch 5 minutess to go.

Arohi couldn't stop giggling. Her giggling was going to get her caught she thought as she cut out of the hallway into the main foyer. She looked around, where could she hide she thought. Maybe she'll go back upstairs, he's probably still looking downstairs. She was almost up the stairs when she heard Arjun downstairs. "Run faster Arohi" he warned looking right at her. "Soft Arjun's coming to get you." Arohi shrieked and ran down the hallway, she needed to get to the other set of stairs so she could get back downstairs. Arjun wasn't far behind now. she ran around the winding staircase. The two of them standing opposite eachother with the banister in between. Both breathing hard. Glancing at her watch she saw it was 3 minutes left. If she could just keep him on the other side of the banister she thought. He started stalking towards her and she ran as he took large steps. "Arjun, slow down, sudden exercise isn't good for older men like you?" Arjun just smiled. Older men huh. Arjun shook his head and sped up running after her. Arohi screamed, looking this way and that way and ran towards her bedroom. "1 minute left." Arjun called, he was right behind her. "Arjun" she said from the opposite side of the bed holding her side. "Let's call a truce, you did pretty well for your age. We'll say we both won." Arjun laughed. "I don't think so Arohi." he said from across the bed and suddenly he was on the bed and she was yelling and he was right in front of her. He stalked towards her as she backed up. "10-9-8" he said slowly, his eyes getting dark as he looked at her. Arohi's mouth went dry, holding out her arm, she said "Arjun, no, listen." 5-4-3-2 and then he grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him" 1" he said as his lips came down onto hers.

The kiss was wild and passionate. He kissed her like he was never going to stop. Arohi kissed him back just as passionately groaning at she hit the wall behind her and he put his hands on her hips and pulled her closer. He pulled away from kissing her lips and kissed her neck. Arohi pulled him closer ,she could feel his stubble rub against her cheek and neck. It made her crazy. He gave her little kisses up the side of her neck and then bit her earlobe. She groaned at she pulled his face back to hers and kissed him. She slipped her hands under his t-shirt and felt the rock hard abs she'd been calling soft. There was nothing soft about Arjun Singhania's body she thought. When they finally pulled away both were breathing hard. Arjun rested his forehead against Arohi's. "How is it that you make me completely lose control." "It's a gift." she said softly and smiled when she heard him laugh. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tight, lifting her off the floor. "I love you so much babe" he said softly. "I love you too" she said lifting her eyes and looking at him." "More then anything in the world." "You're my one and only."

"OOh, my one and only." They heard Rashi from the door. "I think I'm going to gag if I hear one more lovey dovey thing coming from your mouths." "Rash when did you get home?" Arohi asked pulling away from Arjun. "Just now, with friends!" "Next time you two are doing disgusting things please shut the door." Rashi snapped reaching for the doorknob and slamming the door shut. Arohi and Arjun looked at eachother and burst out laughing.

Radha and Rick's haldi was a lot of fun. The whole group was there. Arohi had finally settled on a gold net sari with gold and crystal beading. Seeing her, the first thing Arjun said was "sexy." Arohi shook her head and laughed. They spent the evening dancing, and laughing with friends side by side. Arohi caught Arjun looking at her several times. He would give her soft smiles and then look away. As they stood next to eachother he would whisper something sweet in her ear and make her smile. Or he'd skim his hand up her arm and make her shiver. When she was coming out of the bathroom he caught her and pulled her behind a pillar, wrapping his arms around her. " I missed you." he said with a sad puppy dog face. "I was only gone for 5 minutes." she said putting her arms around his neck and resting her head against his chest. His steady heartbeat always made her feel calm and secure.

"Arohi, tomorrow evening I'm going to pick up you around 7:00." he said suddenly. "Pick me up for what." "Nothing I just wanted us to spend some time alone before we get busy with the family." "They'll be here by the weekend so it'll be mayhem after that." "Tomorrow after the wedding, I have to go into work for an important meeting." "So you go home, and then I'll come and pick you up once I'm done at the office." Arohi nodded. "Oh and Arohi" he said giving her a dimpled boyish smile. "Wear that green sari you were showing me today." Arohi smiled and nodded.

The next day, Radha and Rick finally were married. It was a beautiful ceremony. Radha wore a red and gold lengha and Rick wore a cream colored uchkin with some gold and red embroidery. They made a beautiful couple. Throughout the ceremony Arohi stole glances at Arjun. Picturing the two of them getting married. Sitting at the mandip. The thought of it gave Arohi goosebumps. The Arohi that ran away from even the thought of marriage was now daydreaming, not for the first time, about how hers and Arjun's wedding would be. She couldn't wait. She was ready to be his wife. Now if only he'd ask she thought to herself! He was always so quick at everything else. This he was doing at a snail's pace!

After the ceremony, everyone had lunch and there was the usual steaing of the shoes. Arohi had been the leader of that and had warned Arjun that if he tried to interfere this time like he had last time for Shefali and Jai's wedding he would not like what she would do to retaliate. That was all the warning Arjun needed. He didn't need Arohi holding out on him. Rick eventually got his shoes after some good natured leg pulling and Arohi and the girls got their money.

The vidaii was sad, like all vidaiis are. Radha's father held her to him and cried and Arohi couldn't help but remember her own dad. Tears sprung to her eyes, even though she didn't live at home. She still missed her family terribly and just the meaning behind a vidaii, a father giving away his, daughter that he raised with so much love, giving him to another man to take care of and love. The thought made her heart ache. She felt Arjun's hand press into her back, she looked up at him and and a tear slid down her face. He brushed it away and looked down at her giving her a reassuring smile. She leaned her head onto his shoulder. He was always her rock. Always there to wipe her tears.

They left shortly after that with Arjun dropping her off at home first. Arohi checked her email and messages. Returned some phone calls including Aria's. Aria was sounding better and better every day. Her voice wasn't as hollow and sometimes she would laugh. A real laugh. Arohi was so happy to see her friend feeling better, even a little bit. After she hung up with her she filled the tub with hot water and bubbles. She had a long soak and daydreamed about Arjun. She didn't know when she dozed off, but she woke suddenly and saw the time was 6:30. She quickly took a shower to rinse off the soap and then then tied her sari. Looking at it she did think she looked pretty sexy. The sari was emerald green plain chiffon with a black velvet blouse. The blouse was extremely short , with a low neck. She had stuck curlers in her hair so it fell in soft waves. She emphasized her eyes by creating a smoky look and put a soft pink gloss on her lips. The only jewelery she wore was silver hoops. As she was grabbing her clutch she heard a car horn outside. Arjun, she thought to herself.

Arjun waited for her leaning against the passenger side of his car door. Arohi stopped when she saw him. Suddenly feeling shy. What was wrong with her she thought. Maybe it was the way he was looking at her. His gorgeous eyes checking her out and she could tell liking what they saw. She knew she liked what she saw. He looked drop dead gorgeous. He was wearing grey trousers and a black button up shirt, the top couple buttons open. His hair was spiky, just the way she liked it. He held his grey suit jacket on his arm. Walking to him, he pulled her closer by grabbing on to her bare midriff. "Hi sexy" he said.giving her a kiss on the cheek he moved and opened the door for her. Arohi got in smiling. "Where are we going?' she asked as he put the car in drive. "You'll see." was all he said. Arohi shrugged. Whatever, as long as she was with Arjun she didn't care where it was.

Arjun pulled up into a parking spot and walked to the other side to open Arohi's door for her. Grabbing her hand he kissed it. She looked beautiful he thought as he walked with her. Arohi looked around, this was the beach Arjun brought her to on their very first date she thought smiling. The sun was setting and the beach had a pretty glow about it. It was so peaceful and calm. But as Arohi looked alittle further down the beach she noticed something. She strained to look but couldn't quite make it out. Moving closer she noticed a a beautifully set table with a white tablecloth and linens. Pink roses sat in the middle of the table and little tea lites covered parts of the table. A champagne bottle sat next to the pink roses. Their was a guitar that sat next to one of the chairs. There were other smaller tables set with candles and a man stood further away from the decorated table. Infront of him was a table too, he was cooking and chopping and throwing things into a pan. Fire shot up in the air as the food sizzled. Soft music came from somewhere she wasn't sure where from. As she got closer she saw pink rose petals laying around the tables, and here and there. It was absolutely breathtaking. "What is this?" she asked in awe. "This is for you." Arjun said wrapping his arms around her waist. "Why?" "Why? well because I love you." he answered. "Do you like it?' he asked. "I love it" she cried throwing her arms around his neck. he heard a sniffle and pulled away looking at her with horror. "You're not going to start crying your happy cry again are you?" he asked. Arohi laughed and sniffled. "No, I'm not" she said as he led her to the table and pulled out her chair for her.

"Would you like some champagne?" he asked. Arohi nodded yes. Taking a sip she looked around again. "It's so romantic., thank you" she said softly. "Your welcome." Then she looked over at the guitar. "Whose is that?' she asked Arjun stared at her for a second and then gave her a half smile. "That's mine." he said softly. "I brought it to play for you." Arohi's mouth dropped open. "You play the guitar?' she asked. "I didn't know that." "Why haven't you ever played it before." "I just don't.' he said looking a little embarrassed." " I wrote you a song" he said. "Arohi almost fell out of her chair. "You wrote me a song?" she asked. "Yeah, I've been writing it for awhile, it's no big deal." "Yes, it's a big deal." Arohi said. "Can I hear it?" Arjun nodded and moved her chair and his chair away from the table but facing eachother with a little distance apart. And then he started:

Arohi looked at Arjun with tears in her eyes. She couldn't believe he had written that for her. And his beautiful voice. Oh my god could he ever sing. "That was so beautiful." she said about to get up to give him a hug. "No sit Arohi," Arjun said taking a deep breath. Arohi sat back down giving him a questioning look. Arjun got off his chair and bent down to put his guitar on the ground and then he turned to Arohi on one knee and he was holding a ring in his finger. Arohi stared at him, her eyes wide. Her mouth open. She couldn't breathe. "Arohi, I love you so much." ""I can't even believe that I found someone as amazing as you." "You're everything I would want and more." "You complete me, and I would be the luckiest man in the world if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife." Arohi stared at him as tears rolled down her face. "Yes" "Yes" she said laughing and crying at the same time. She held out her hand and Arjun put a solitaire platinum diamond ring on her finger. He got up and swept her in his arms and swung her around. Both of them laughing. Putting her down he looked down at her and said softly "I love you." "I love you too" she said smiling and then he leaned down and gave her a soft beautiful kiss. They held eachother as the soft music started up in the background again. Slowly moving to the music. Arohi never wanted to move out of Arjun's arms as she snuggled close to him she couldn't believe she was going to be his wife. She was the luckiest women in the world and soon she'd be Arjun's forever.