Arranged In Amour

06

Ishika

We were heading to a jewellery store to finalize our engagement rings. Shopping with Siddharth was fun. I felt comfortable. He doesn't talk much but still notices every small detail.

I love all the attention he showers on me.
His small gestures like opening my gate, tucking my duppata before closing the door or noticing the lehenga of my choice, all makes me feel so special and important.

He parked outside the store then opened the door for me.
We both entered a fancy but the best jewellery store of Jaisalmer.
Staff welcomed us, the manager recognised Siddharth instantly.

He asked the manager to show us the best engagement rings.
The manager asked if we wanted a couple rings or to pair them individually.

Siddharth looked at me and said,
"Whatever the lady wants"

Why does he push me under the spotlight? For some unknown reason, it makes me blush.

"Umm, Can we- can we select the rings for each other."

"That's a good idea,"

"Okay mam please come, the lady over here will show you the gent's rings and sir I'll show you our best collection for ma'am."

After half an hour we were done. The rings were adjusted to our sizes and I even got a message engraved on his band.
Though we shopped together we still kept the rings a secret from each other.

As we got out of the store, before entering the car, Siddharth held my hand and said,
"Ishika I had a good time shopping with you. Tomorrow we will be engaged with each other. I want to enjoy every emotion with you, before and after.
So Miss Ishika Maheswari, will you do me the honour and be my girlfriend?
I want to take my girlfriend on our first and last dinner date. Because tomorrow, I'll be having dinner with my fiancee."

"I would love to go on a date with my boyfriend."
I smiled widely and he reciprocated.

This was the first time I saw him smiling and he was looking so handsome.
I wish I could click a picture.

We got settled in the car and he drove to a restaurant I guess.

We went to a rooftop restaurant with a lake view. The sun was about to set, birds were chirping on their way home. Slow Breeze was playing with our hair. It was such a romantic setting.
We were the only ones dining here and soft music was playing in the background.

This is my first date but still, I know it's better than most.
He pulled out a chair for me and once I was settled, he sat in front of me.

We ordered our food and asked each other simple questions that would help us to know each other better.

We were done with the main course and the waiter asked for dessert.
I said no to the dessert while Siddharth looked at me questioningly.

We dismissed the waiter then I explained.
"There is an ice cream shop on our way home, so I thought I could give my boyfriend a treat there."

"Oh sounds like an amazing plan Miss girlfriend."

Siddharth settled the bill then we were on our way out.

"It's nice weather, do you want to walk with me along the lake." he asked.

I nodded and so we started walking under the stars along with the cool breeze. He held my hand and it felt like a perfect moment.

He stopped walking and faced me, I looked at him confused. He took out a box from is pocket and slowly went on his knee.

OHHH MYYYY GODDDD