"Looks like the kids already know each other!" came a voice from the background.
"Now I feel relaxed. Looks like they'll make a great couple."
As the word 'couple' registered, I felt Sir's grip around my waist loosen. The next second, I was on the floor.
My butt hit the ground with a hard thud, and a yelp escaped my lips.
A chorus of gasps and murmurs filled the room. My cheeks burned hotter than ever as I sat there, stunned and embarrassed.
Samarth quickly rushed beside me, concern etched across his face."Eva, are you okay?"he asked, his hand gently touching my arm.
I forced a laugh, trying to brush off the humiliation."I'm fine,"I said, my voice trembling slightly.
"I apologize, Ms. Verma. I didn't mean to let go so suddenly,"he said, extending a hand to help me up. His tone was formal, but I could see the faint hint of amusement in his eyes.
I ignored his hand and let Samarth help me to my feet."Mr. Grumpy Gusty!"I muttered, dusting off my dress and trying to regain some semblance of dignity.
Samarth's mother approached us, her face lit with a smile."Well, that was certainly an entrance! But it's good to see you two are already acquainted."
Acquainted to whom? Samarth or Sir?
I nodded, forcing a smile, my mind racing to process what had just happened.
"In that case, shall we get Eva and Agastya engaged today itself?"A lady who wasn't my mother and was definitely not Samarth's mother proposed.
I couldn't believe my luck—or lack thereof. First, nearly crashing into him earlier, and now this.
Engaged to sir? Wasn't I going to marry Samarth?
I stared at my parents, who seemed overjoyed, their faces beaming with happiness.
Confusion swirled in my mind, and my gaze shifted to my elder sister.
Her face was pale, a stark contrast to everyone else's expressions. It seemed she was the only one who understood my bewilderment.
She met my eyes, her expression apologetic, and mouthed a silent "sorry."
All this time, I had been excited, thinking the Chauhans had asked for my hand in marriage to Samarth. But it was for Agastya sir?
I turned to Sir, who looked just as disappointed and stunned as I felt.
"Let's get you both engaged,"someone announced.