Mahesh was least bothered about attending the wedding of his cousin. After a lot of coaxing from his family, he finally agreed to go. Mahesh loved his job and the city of Bangalore, where he worked. It was difficult for him to leave this city and travel to the small town where his cousin’s marriage was scheduled.

He knew that he would be given loads of work during the wedding under the pretext of taking up responsibility which he absolutely hated. The wedding was the time to look at the pretty women and not work. Tall, well built and sharp features made Mahesh a cynosure of female eyes. At the office or outside he always liked the attention he got and wished he could be the hunk that all imagine him to be.

Mahesh knew deep inside that in spite of his killer looks, he was a shy person and could hardly muster the courage to walk up to a woman and have a conversation. In fact, although he was 26 years in age, he was still a virgin. He had a girlfriend in college, the only relationship of his life, which was a short-lived one as his girlfriend couldn’t understand his shyness and slow reciprocation in the relationship. Now although working in an MNC with so many beautiful damsels around, Mahesh always found something lacking in him to make the perfect move to impress a woman.

“All ready for the trip,” asked his father on the phone. His parents had already been to the venue two days in advance.

“Yes, I am leaving today evening.”

Kavya was excited since the past week with all the shopping she had been doing. She was thrilled right from the day her best-friend told her about her marriage. She would be meeting a good number of old friends from her school and college. The only part that she was unhappy with was the fact that her husband would not be accompanying her on this trip. Married for 4 years, she was deeply in love with her husband and found nothing lacking in him. Be it the way he treated her or their sexual life, she found herself lucky to have such a wonderful husband. Always wanting the company of her husband, this would be the first time she would be going out of the station without his company.

“Perfect, you would give the bride some stiff competition on the most beautiful woman at the wedding.” teased her husband as Kavya stood in front of the mirror analyzing her looks.

She blushed. Kavya was 28 years old; although many thought she was much younger. Medium height, slim personality, a pretty face and wonderful curves, she knew that when men looked at her they had a burning desire deep inside their hearts.

*****

The town of Kalwal was dusty and noisy. Kavya felt very uncomfortable and lonely on reaching the new place. The auto ride seemed never ending and after half an hour of coughing on Kalwal’s roads, she reached the home of her dearest childhood friend-the bride. It was a huge bungalow with many rooms and a big courtyard in the middle.

“You are late,” her friend greeted Kavya with an angry glare and a warm hug, “Get ready quickly. We are all moving out for the Sangeet ceremony.”

“Sorry dear, but I still made it, where are our other friends.”

“Everyone ditched me, at least you came. Now get ready quickly. I need to go now, getting late for the Sangeet.”

“It’s not here? How will I know where to come?” Kavya enquired.

“Offcourse it’s not here silly, all the events have been arranged at the Grand Hotel lawns and function hall. This place is too small.”

“Small?” Kavya looked around at the huge vastness of the place and the multiple rooms in 3 floors. It almost looked like a hotel.

“Don’t worry baby, you fresh up, I will make sure there is someone to get you to the venue. Hang on…” Kavya looked across the courtyard, “Mahesh, where are you?” she shouted.

Mahesh strode up to her cousin trying hard not to ogle at the beautiful lady beside her. Mahesh’s eyes lit up on what Kavya was telling him. “Wow, to be with this gorgeous lady as her personal guide. This is fantastic.” he thought to himself.

“….show her a nice room, Mahesh. Are you even listening to me?” chided the bride angrily.

In a few minutes, the entire bungalow was empty except for a few servants and wedding organizers. Everyone in the bride’s family had left except for Mahesh and Kavya.

“This is heavy,” said Mahesh lifting Kavya’s suitcase.

“Oops, I packed all my good sarees and jewelry. Guess I over packed.” she smiled.

Mahesh smiled and led the way, there was a room on the first floor where his cousin asked Kavya to be put in. His heart, however, told him to go to the third floor and pick the room just opposite his. The third floor was relatively empty, the first two floors being packed up with relatives. Mahesh’s heart skipped a beat as he led Kavya to the third floor his mind cooking up all possibilities that can happen with her around. Climbing the stairs behind him, Kavya couldn’t help but notice his well-built body. Mahesh was really handsome, the kind of guy whom girls refer to as eye candy, she smiled.

“Here is your room and I am in the opposite room.