Two weeks
after, on Amrita’s birthday, Shivanesh planned the day with Amrita’s parents.
He knows that she came back the night before feeling extremely tired from work
and slept early. So he used the night to brief Amrita’s plans on the plan they
have for the celebration
The next
morning, Amrita woke up with her mother waking her up late in the morning.
“Happy
birthday, my daughter,” her mother said giving her a kiss on her forehead.
“Thank
you, Amma. What is the time anyway?” Amrit asked.
“It is
past 10 am,” her mother told her.
“God. I
was really flat. I didn’t realize falling asleep yesterday,” Amrita said as she
stretched.
“It is
okay. You did seem tired last night when you came back from work. Work getting
harder?”her mother said.
“Yeah.
Things are starting to pile up,” Amrita told her mother.
“Well, if
that is the case, why not we do this. It is your birthday so I will bring you
out to get a massage and manicure. To relieve of the stressed muscle,” her
mother said.
“That
would be really nice. I would love that. Just let me shower and get ready,”
Amrita said.
“Sure, I
will wait downstairs,” her mother said going out of the room, closing the door
on her way out.
Amrita
reached out for her found so many messages from her friends and colleagues
wishing her for her birthday. But among the many notifications, she could not
find any message and calls from Shivanesh. He would usually be the first to
wish her.
“Has he
forgotten my birthday? Or he just busy?” Amrita asked herself, putting her
phone on the bedside table. When she woke up from her bed to head to the
shower, her sister and brother burst into her room.
“Happy
birthday, Akka,” they both said in their loudest voice.
“Thanks
guys,” she said hugging them both.
“Well, we
got you presents. Hope you like it. Amma said you got to shower, so we will
leave you to it,” Amaran said while Amarika was just nodding to what he was
saying. They then passed their presents and left the room.
Amrita
opened the gift her siblings got her. Amaran got her a hoodie sweater while
Amarika got her a cute pen. She just smiled to herself seeing the presents.
After placing them in her cupboard, she went to shower and get ready for the
day.
At the
living room, Amrita’s mother texted Shivanesh telling him that she was
convinced Amrita that they would go for a massage and manicure. What Amrita did
not know was that Shivanesh is behind the many things that she was going to
experience the whole day.
After
showering and getting dressed, both Amrita and her mother head to the spa to
get their massage and manicure done. Once they arrived at the spa, the
receptionist greeted them and immediately escorted them to their massage rooms.
Amrita was still feeling anxious about not hearing from Shivanesh, so she was
checking her handphone constantly. Her mother saw that and decided to
confiscate her phone for a while.
“I am
keeping this for now. You are here to relax. Please don’t think of anything
else,” her mother said.
“Okay. You
can keep that for me,” Amrita said and went to get her massage done.
#
Shivanesh
was busy preparing Amrita’s birthday surprise. He woke up early this morning to
head to the event venue he has booked for the surprise. He got his friend to
help him with the decorations since the night before. Amrita’s father also came
to help. Shivanesh passed a Amrita’s dress and other things to him to pass it
to her. Her mother has updated him that they were heading to the spa to get
their massage and manicure done. That was one of his birthday gifts to his
future wife. Shivanesh does feel bad that he has been ignoring Amrita today. He
really wants to speak to her or even text her but he stopped himself to do it
because he really wants to give her one of the biggest surprise of her life.
#
After
getting her massage and manicure done, her mother brought her for lunch at a
luxury Italian restaurant. When she was seated, food was served even before she
could order.
“Amma. You
already ordered?” Amrita asked her mother, shocked.
“Yeah.
With very much research, I found out what you like,” her mother told her.
“You must
have asked Shivanesh. You know what, he still has not called me or texted me.
He never forgets my birthday and he still has not wished me seeing that half
the day has passed.
“Well.
Maybe he just caught up with something. Give him some time okay? Enjoy the
food. And we can go home,” her mother told her.
When she
got home, she was surprised to see her father home as she did not see him in
the morning.
“Hi Appa.
Where have you been?” Amrita asked her father.
“Well, I
am sorry for not wishing you earlier. I went out to get something from someone.
It is for you actually,” Amrita’s father said passing the box to Amrita.
Amrita’s
mother who was standing behind her had a cheeky smile because she knows what
the something was and who the someone was. She was updated by her husband on the
progress of her daughter’s birthday surprise. Amrita took the box and opened
it. She saw a beautiful baby blue tulle night own with embroidery on the top in
the box. There were also another 2 boxes inside. She opened them and found
matching jewellery and shoes in them.
“Woaw.
These are really pretty,” Amrita said.
“We were
hoping you would use it tonight when we go out tonight to celebrate. I know it
is quite grand but I think it would look amazing on you and it would suit the
concept of the place we are going,” Amrita’s father told her.
“Of
course, I would. But, Appa. Where are we going?” Amrita said.
“That is a
secret. Happy birthday, child,” Amrita’s father said, hugging her.
“Okay
everyone! Time to get ready! Let’s go!” her mother called out loud.
Amrita
went up to her room bringing the box along to get ready. Before going into the
shower, she checked her phone again but could not find any messages or call
from Shivanesh. She tried calling him but was ignore. She was starting to worry
if something might have happened to him. She decicde to wait for a while more
before panicking and jumping into conclusions.
She
changed into the dress and her hair done in a romantic updo. She put on some
make up and the jewellery that was in the box. After she was ready, she looked
at herself in the mirror. The dress was an a line dress that had a romantic
elegant, yet a sweet vibe to it. The jewellery she had on was a simple white
stone choker and a small water drop earrings to match. She wondered where her
father might have got all these from. Once she was satisfied of how she looked,
she went downstairs where her family members were already ready and waiting for
her.
“Akka, you
look like a princess. Very pretty,” Amarika said to her sister.
“Thank
you. I actually feel like a princess too,” Amrita said.
“Alright.
Let’s go. We are running late,” Amrita’s father said.
As they
all got into the car, Amrita’s father called Shivanesh pretending like he was
talking to the restaurant manager.
“Hi. Yes.
We are on the way now. We should be there in 20 minutes. Thank you,” and he
hung up.
#
Shivanesh
smiled after Amrita’s father hung up the call. He did not say anything cause he
was worried Amrita might hear his voice and recognize him. He was starting to feel
nervous and excited for the surprise tonight. He wore his best suit today and
brought his mother and Sumithra along for the celebration. He wanted to propose
to the love of his life in front of their family because he and Amrita both
adores and values their family so much.
He did all
the final check around the venue and made sure everything was in order. After
about 20 minutes, he heard a car parked in front of the door. He knew that the
time has come, and Amrita was now in front of the door. He quickly took his
place at the centre of the hall. He was excited to see Amrita’s reaction when
she walks in.
As her
father parked his car, Amrita could not help but wonder where they were and
what her parents had in their mind. When they all got out of the car, Amrita
walked in the venue being the last one to walk in. she was surprised to see the
decorations around her. Everything was beautifully decorated with pink and
white theme. That was when it made sense to her that her family were all wearing
white and pink. As she was looking around, she saw the familiar handsome man
she has been missing the whole day. She could not help but melt seeing him in
white suit holding a bouquet of white roses.
As
Shivanesh walked to Amrita, Amrita’s family took their seats at the table
designated for them. Shivanesh could not help but smile brightly looking at his
love looking extremely beautiful in the dress he picked for her. Her in blue
definitely stand out of the pink and white around her.
“Surprise.
Happy birthday, beautiful,” Shivanesh said passing the bouquet of white roses
to Amrita.
“Thank
you. You planned all this?” Amrita asked.
“Yes. In
fact, I planned your whole day today. How was the spa and lunch?” Shivanesh
asked.
“No way.
That was you? You planned it with my
mom?” Amrita asked.
“And not
to mention how beautiful you look in this dress,” Shivanesh said.
Amrita
turned to her parents who were smiling brightly at her. She could not believe
Shivanesh planned all this with her parents. “I never knew my parents were
amazing actors.”
“You liked
it?” Shivanesh asked.
“What is
there not to like? So this was your plan when you did not text me or call me
the whole day?” Amrita asked.
“Well. I
am really sorry about that,” Shivanesh said taking Amrita’s hand and placing a
kiss on it.
Shivanesh
then turned to everyone else and announced, “Well everyone, it is now time for
the birthday girl to cut her cake, right?”
Shivanesh
then guided Amrita to the corner of the hall where the cake was placed.
Everyone stood around the cake and sang Amrita a birthday song. After cutting
her cake, Amrita and the rest of the family sat down to have dinner. Shivanesh
has ordered western food for the dinner and got caterers to prepared it exactly
how Amrita would like it.
After
dinner, Shivanesh excused himself from the table and head to the stage with a
guitar in his hand.
“Good
evening everyone,” Shivanesh said. “Well, I have another present for the
birthday girl.”
Shivanesh
then turned to Amrita and said, “Amrita, I don’t know if I have evr told you
about this but you have always been the muse behind all my lyrics. Today, I am
going to present you with a song that symbolizes my love for you and
appreciation of you coming in my life. I hope you like it.”
Amrita
looked at Shivanesh on stage and just smiled at him. Shivanesh then started
singing, pouring all the love and his emotions in the song. Amrita could not
stop from admiring the lyrics and the love Shivanesh has put in the song. By
the end of the song, Amrita could feel the urge or crying coming to her as she
was very moved by the song. She felt blissed knowing that Shivanesh thought of
her as his muse behind the art he has created for the world to hear.
After
finishing the song, Shivanesh put down the guitar and took a bouquet with 100
red roses and walked down to Amrita. Once he was in front of her, he held her
arm to help her stand up. He then gave her the bouquet which she accepted
gladly and gave a light peck on his cheeks. She then placed the roses on the
table and turned to Shivanesh. He then guided her to go on stage. Being
clueless about what was going to happen, Amrita followed Shivanesh till they
stopped in the middle of the stage. Shivanesh then turned to Amrita and slowly
got down on one knee.
Amrita was
shocked to see Shivanesh on one knee. When Shivanesh took out a small back box
and opened it, Amrita saw the most beautiful ring she has ever seen. She finally
figured out was going and she was getting misty-eyed.
“Amrita,
you have been a vital part of my life. You have given me happiness and taught
me the definition of love in many ways. You make me learn to be better man for
my self and you that I have come to a point in life where I can never imagine a
life without you anymore. I love you so much and wish to spend the remaining
time I have in my life with you. I want to build a future with you and grow old
together. I want to wake up every morning and you being the first person I
think of as you are always the first thing that I think of at the start of my
day. Will you do me the biggest favour ever and marry me? Will you please marry
me and give me the happiness of a lifetime?” Shivanesh said.
Amrita
just started crying out as she never once imagined how happy she would feel to
be asked for her hand in marriage. She was overwhelmed with happiness and bliss
that without any second thought, she said “Yes” because she too would like to
get married to her love and have a life with him.
Shivanesh
took out the ring for the casing and put in on Amrita left ring finger silently
glad that it fits her well. He could hear cheers and screams from their family
member as he got up and hugged Amrita. As he let go of the hug, he asked knows
it is very important to ask her something.
“So, you
like the ring?” Shivanesh asked.
“I love
it. It is so beautiful. Thank you,” Amrita said hugging Shivanesh again.
“No. thank
you for making me the happiest man on the planet,” Shivanesh whispered in
Amrita’s ear then kissed her forehead.
“I can’t
wait to start a life by your side as your wife,” Amrita said as she looked
Shivanesh eyes.
“I can’t
wait to spend a lifetime with. I love you so much, Amrita,” he said and kissed
her.
