ACCIDENTALLY CUPID
by
PRACHI GUPTA
SANCHIT GARG
Copyright 2016 Prachi Gupta
Cover Photo Copyright 2016 Prachi Gupta
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the authors imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, works, locales or persons, living or dead, etc. is entirely coincidental. No part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission from the author.
Acknowledgement
I would like to say a massive thanks to Sanchit for making the book look beautiful - Sanchit, without you the book would be doomed to be ugly forever.
This book is dedicated to my little brother, who had the first privilege to read it. It was because of you that I could complete it. The immense help you gave by not irritating and goofing around for a short while. Thanks for your motivation and suggestions as well.
To my dearest friends whose qualities I have pictured in the main characters who would probably kill me after this. But guys I love you.
And at last, dedicated to those who are reading this book right now. Without you, this story wouldnt be in your hands now.
Contents
CHAPTER-1
The Unplanned Surprise
I opened my door and found Nishi with her 6 month baby boy Aayush.
Hi, baby! I smiled and waved at him.
Since our friendship of 6 years back, my house has been her favourite spot. Back in college our houses were 10 kms apart and now after her marriage they are further apart but still, she hasnt got tired of travelling and bumps at my house randomly. I have got used to her untimely arrivals by now.
Whats it this time? I asked her at the entrance.
She ignored my question. Im in a very bad mood today. One should never fall in love and all love marriages are useless.
She went in with the kangaroo baby carrier and landed straight on the couch in the living room.
I closed my door and went to sit on the couch beside her.
Once you get married and have children, all the love just disappears, she added.
Looks like you had a fight with him again. I smiled.
Nishi snorted in anger. He forgot my birthday. Im going to kill him.
I was kind of enjoying it. Before I could utter anything else, my doorbell rang again.
Wait, I will be back in a minute, saying so I rushed to the door. I didnt want her to wait long as she never liked waiting and in anger she always turned into a mini monster. I opened the door and there he was, the man she was furiously angry at; her husband.
He peeped inside from the gate and whispered, Is she here?
Yes! I hissed. And in a very bad mood. You are probably going to be dead today.
Please help me out. I cannot think of anything right now, he pleaded.
I shook my head. Nope. You made a mistake.
A deep sigh emanated from him. I didnt forget her birthday!
I rose a brow, really.
Yes. He looked at me helplessly.
It was, she wanted me to be the first one to wish her and it was you who called first. Then when I wished her after you did, she just assumed your call reminded me and got all angry, He whined at me.
Oops! Sorry! I bit my lower lip. Dont worry, I will do something. Wait outside and when I message you, ring the doorbell again. I closed the door and quickly walked back to Nishi.
What took you so long? she enquired.
Nothing dear, someone was asking for an address. I sat down again.
Sweetie, I shouldnt have told you but I guess its the right time to tell, I started to build up a story, Actually he didnt forget your birthday. I got an invitation call from him yesterday evening for your birthday party.
She looked at me suspiciously. So why didnt he tell me about the party. She rose a brow. Whats the venue? You are not saving him, arent you?
Stop acting like Sherlock Holmes, I scolded her.
Its a surprise, you silly. Why would he tell you and spoil the fun. And about the venue, I Dont know where the party is. He said he would message the address today.
He better have planned something or else hes dead, said Nishi, firmly.
Seeing Nishi cooled enough, I quickly messaged him Mission accomplished and a few seconds later there was the doorbell again. I opened the door.
Is the territory safe now? Has she cooled down?
I smiled. Dont worry, everything is under control. Come in. I closed the door behind him.
He went to sit on the couch beside Nishi. I think I should shift to Radhikas house permanently, he commented, sarcastically.
Nishi shot him a side glance, May I ask why?
Because my wife is found more than half of the time here. Shifting will save my time. He laughed.
No one can bear you, except me scoffed Nishi.
Thats true! I giggled.
After a while, Nishi looked at him. I think we should leave now. She stood up to leave.
Ok, lets go. he stood up too and we followed Nishi to the exit.
At the main exit, he whispered to me in amazement, Thanks, did you hypnotise her?
No! I smiled. I just told her that you have a surprise party planed for her.
His face turned pale from shock and he could only utter WHAT.
Its already late. You better be going fast, I whispered with a wink.
Oh No! Her remaining angry was better than this, he murmured.
Turning back, Nishi asked, What are you two whispering?
Nothing sweetheart, just asking about work. Lets go fast. He hurried to the car.
I closed the door behind them and reached for the fridge. I was about to sip water from the bottle when the doorbell rang. I now seriously doubted my decision of getting a transfer from Pune back to my home city.
Argh! Not again. I should better change my house. No, city, I murmured to myself.
Leaving the bottle, I speed walked to the door. At the door was my cousin Varsha who had just returned from an interview. She went in and I closed the door.
How was your interview? I asked her.
Good. She picked the bottle I left on the kitchen counter.
I have to go for a birthday party in the evening. Do you want to tag along? I asked her.
If its fun, then sure. She had few sips and left the bottle back on the counter. Whos party is it?
My best friend, Nishis
Okay.
At 5pm, a message pops.
Royal hotel at 7pm
Around 8 in the night, we two reached the hotel gate. I was astonished to see the arrangements. He did a splendid job in so less time. Going further in, we saw Nishi dressed in a beautiful blue gown, she was on cloud 9. Her eyes glowed in pride. Her husband looked the same, tensed as he was in the morning. Maybe he was worried about the heavy bill which was about to get him bankrupt after the party. The party was great but still Varsha wasnt entertained much. After meeting Nishi and her husband, she looked completely baffled.
Exhausted, we reached home by midnight. After turning into our pyjamas we headed to the bed to sleep. My family was still out of station and was to arrive soon. I slipped into my futon beside Varsha and saw her lying straight on her back constantly staring at the ceiling as if she was counting the invisible stars.
You didnt like the party? I asked her.
No, it was great.
Then?
She diverted her gaze from the ceiling to me. Im a little confused. Your friend Nishi and her husband
