Paakhi POV

Today is the day of Pari's b'day celebration and everything is a big chaos. At the last minute, I'm informed that the main '3' number birthday candle we needed for the cake is lost and we don't have a spare one. I'm so anxious because this is an act of amateurism. And the party is going to start at noon, So I have less time to go to the market and buy the new one.

So I decided to first go to the venue and check all the arrangements before going to the market. I know Mannu and Adi are with uncle Abby and Savita aunty looking after food, consequently, I have to be the one to check other arrangements.

I reach Shekhawat mansion at 10:30 and I'm pleased to see the arrangements.

We decided to host the party in their lovely garden, there was this garden shelter which we decorated beautifully with white, blue, and pink balloons and small cute little chairs and tables for our little ones. There is also a big '3' decorated with balloons placed at the entrance. Everything is looking beautiful.

After my assessment, I'm just exiting the garden to go to the market when Mr. Shekhawat appeared out of the glass doors walking towards me with a smile on his face.

After exchanging some pleasantries and him appreciating everything. I excuse myself and take off towards the market.

Thereupon purchasing the candle. I exit the shop and wait for the cab. While waiting I see a boy on the other side of the street chasing after his ball which is being kicked here and there, by wandering people.

He doesn't pay attention to his surroundings and reaches the middle of the road. I catch a glimpse of a car appearing from the turn and rush towards the boy.

I instantly huddle him in my arms and wait for the car's collision but rather heard the screeching noise of tiers. Slowly I open my eyes when I hear a lady screaming in the distance but before I can comprehend anything, my focus shifts to the girl that gets out of the car or moreover her words comprising things like 'stupid people, 'can't even see', etc.

I'm about to respond to her when I hear a small sob from the boy in my arms. His hold is so tight on my shirt that I could see his knuckles going white.

"Hey, baby! Shhh....look everything is okay....look..." I try to console the kid but he is still crying, probably scared to death.

I'm engrossed in the kid when a man rushes towards us and takes the boy from me. Before I can object he speaks, "Thank you so much, Ma'am. Thank you so much for saving my son." he thanks me. I nod at him and then turn towards the girl, who is wearing a very expensive suit and her hair is pulled into a slick-back bun.

She is glaring at me as if I'm a piece of garbage, that she just threw. I'm about to apologize for the inconvenience when she just turned around saying "People like you shouldn't be allowed to walk on the streets" and entered her car.

huh...so should we fly? I mean that would be super cool but...

I step to the side when the car's engine revives but instead of passing by, the car halts in front of me, and the rear side window rolls down.

I watch the most beautiful face come into my view. The man sitting inside is the perfect meaning of drop-dead gorgeous. I mean seriously he has this aura like, 'you feel bad for people when he walks in the room because his face makes other faces look ugly.'

But all the looks and charm are flushed when he opens his mouth, "why do you even have kids when you can't handle them?" Before I can comprehend his words and the car dashed out of my sight.

I'm appalled for an instant that what the hell happened.

But my attention shifts to my blaring phone, I retrieve it from my pocket and answer it.
"P where are you? People have started arriving and I have to leave too..." before I can reply she hang up.

What is it with people interjecting just before I start to speak?

I pick up my bag from the ground and hail a cab.

Reaching Shekhawat mansion at exactly 12 and I hurry to the kitchen to meet my team. I see Maanu outside the backdoors with Mrs.&Mr. Shekhawat, welcoming all the guests.

I hastily enter the kitchen and start delivering orders around me. I'm helping Uncle Abby in plating when I'm called outside with Pari's cake. Entering the garden, I see everyone laughing and mingling.

I walk to the center of the shelter and set the cake on the table.
Pari and her friends gasp and start giggling looking at the cake.

They are all so happy looking at the unicorn cake.

"P thank you !" Pari announces while squeezing my legs. I crouch down and hug her little frame.

When I notice guests appearing around us, I step back and enjoy the moment of happiness.
I see two very attractive guys teasing Pari about eating her cake and her punching them saying that it's her.

It is always a great satisfaction to see people enjoy themselves because of small reasons. We even decided to start this event planning company just to see people enjoy and share happiness.

Everything is going perfectly, but it has to be ruined by a certain someone with a gorgeous face and a grumpy attitude. Yes, your guess is right, that handsome man from earlier in the car is standing with Mr. Shekhawat, talking to him.

I'm passing by them to go to the kitchen when his eyes connect with mine.

I try to speed-walk past him, hoping he doesn't remember me, and attempt to rush inside.

But today isn't my day, because as I I'm about to sigh in relief I hear somebody from behind announcing, "Wait, you!!"

I can acknowledge that voice anywhere.
' Of course, you can, it's such a panty-dropping voice' giddily replies my mind.

I halt my steps but stay put.

"Turn around" he demands. I twirl around and now I'm facing the devil.

"Yes sir? " I asked him timidly.

"Pick it up," he says rather rudely.

"Huh...." I'm confused, Pick up what?

He notices my confusion and explains "Those used napkins".

I then look around me and find the cluster of napkins on the ground making a mess. I rush to pick it up when I hear him mumble irritably "Such a careless person, can't even do a simple task carefully. How is she going to handle a kid, poor kid".

kid? Does he think I have a kid?

When I hear this I get so furious that I instantly stand up and stride towards him and ask...

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Pari's bday party decorations---->

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