Double Date

It was Saturday. Mike and Jeff had planned the whole day. Mike and Jeff decided that they will be picking Melissa and then will head to Mall. Mary will meet them there directly. All will have brunch and then will continue shopping since Mike also wanted to wear Indian attire.

Mike and Jeff left their apartment and went to the petrol pump to get the fuel up when Jeff asked "So you really like Mary?"

"We are good friends actually," Mike said blushing.

" I haven't seen you before blushing with the mention of a girl's name and the fact that you are actually shopping for Indian attire to match her...I doubt if you just consider her a friend."

Mike has secretly asked Melissa while shopping to color co-ordinate them without Mary noticing.

"It's just I want to try something Desi..." Mike justified

"What is desi?"

"It's a word Indians use. Actually, Desi is the people, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent."

"Ok."

They reached the mall in 30 minutes. Mary was already sitting in the lobby checking her phone. Upon seeing them she waved them.

"Hey.."

"Hey" Mike waved back.

Mike introduced Melissa to Mary and they then went for brunch. They chatted for a while and then ordered something to eat. Melissa asked Mary "So Mike told me that you guys have to attend an Indian wedding. So how many ceremonies are there?"

"There are in total 3 ceremonies."

"Ok. So we will need 3 outfits." Melissa counted

" I am actually confused. I was thinking to attend only the wedding ceremony."

"Come on Mary. When will we get a chance to attend an Indian wedding? Let's attend all 3 ceremonies." Mike said instantly

"Mike is right Mary and Indian weddings are really colorful," Melissa added

"In fact I was thinking why don't you and Jeff join us too? I am sure Radha wouldn't mind."Mike said

"I would have love to but I have a show in California so I need to travel," Jeff said

"Yes and as much I would have love to attend the wedding I have to accompany Jeff as I am his band's costume designer." Melissa said

"wow. That's cool." Mary said excitedly

"Let's go and check out some cloth stores," Melissa suggested

all of them headed towards the cloth stores after the brunch. As Mike signaled Melissa she actually color co-ordinated him and Mary without her noticing.

All were in mid of dress selection.

"So Guy's first day says Engagement ceremony and it's a day function so This day you guys can actually dress in Little formal. Mike, you can go for an Ivory Colored Blazer, and Mary you can take this Ivory Saree Gown with little red flower detailings." Mary said looking at the outfit options

"Wow, this looks so chic and sophisticated. I am definitely buying this." Mary's eyes sparkled like a happy baby as she saw the outfit.

For 2nd function, Melissa selected Long Maroon Gown for Mary and a Cream-colored Blazer for me. For the wedding ceremony, Melissa has selected Golden Lehenga for Mary and golden Kurta for me.

By late afternoon all the shopping was completed.

"Let's head to our apartment. Me and Jeff are cooking tonight." Mike announced

"Wow, that's new." Melissa teased them.

"Thanks, guys but I guess I shall pass," Mary said

"O come on. You don't want to miss the food when Mike is cooking. He is an amazing cook." Melissa said as she is trying to play matchmaker.

"Really?" Mary asking looking at Mike surprisingly

"Yup," Melissa said with a smile

"Then I definitely need to try it."

"Yes and I am not bad at cooking either," Jeff added

All of them headed to a supermarket and quickly took all the ingredients. They then headed to the apartment.

Mike and Jeff asked Mary and Melissa to relax for a while when Mike and Jeff went into the kitchen to put the ingredients.

"So what are we cooking?" Mike asked jeff as they entered the kitchen.

"I thought you have planned," Jeff said innocently

"The house party and cooking was your idea so I thought you have planned the menu," Mike said a bit concerned

"Sorry bro but I haven't." jeff said with a puppy face

"No worries... Let's see what we have...."

Mike put all the ingredients on the kitchen countertop and checked.

"So we have Pasta, Chicken, bell peppers, Zucchini, Onions, Potato and tomatoes"

"Ok. So what are we gonna do." Jeff asked to know what is in Mike's mind.

" Do we have juice?"

" I guess we have some orange squash and some cranberry juice can."

"Great. So we can make some white sauce pasta, chicken in orange squash and some stir-fried veggies and some potato Jack." Mike said as he decided the menu

"ok. So What do I need to do.' jeff asked

"Marinate the chicken. I have the marinate in that packet."

"Sure."

While Jeff started the marination Mike just put some popcorns for cooking. It cooked in 5 minutes. He put it in a bowl and came to the living room where he saw Melissa and Mary sitting comfortably on the rug, chilling and watching tv. He noticed Mary is wearing one of his shirts which were coming to her knees. A little smile came on his lips.

"Hey...I thought you girls would love to munch on popcorn with a movie." Mike said

"Awesome Mike, You are a sweetheart," Melissa responded

"Thanks."

"Mike...I umm..borrowed some of your clothes from your closet without asking. I hope you are not mad." Mary said hesitantly

"No, not at all. Be comfortable."

Mike then went back to the kitchen and both Mike and Jeff started cooking. After 2 hours they finally finished cooking.

When both of them came into the living room they saw both Melissa and Mary sleeping on the rug and the tv was on. Jeff put off the tv and said. "I guess we should relax a bit too."

"I guess you are right." Both of them went into Jeff's room and lied on his bed.

After sometimes Mike sensed 2 pairs of eyes noticing him. He opened his eyes and saw Mary and Melissa standing on the bedroom door crosshanded. He noticed Jeff who is still sleeping. Melissa came near the bed and took one of the cushions and threw it on Jeff's face. Jeff got up out of shock. "what happened?' He cried

"I thought you guys were making dinner," Melissa said crosshanded

"And I thought you guys were watching tv," Mike said

'Point is we are starving and now I guess we all have to head out for dinner." Mary said

"But we made dinner." Jeff who is still sleepy said in his half sleepy voice

"when? In your dreams?" Melissa asked with a doubt

"No, we have actually prepared dinner. You guys get fresh and we will also freshen up. Let's have dinner then." Mike told

"fine." Both Mary and Melissa said in unison.

After getting freshen up Mike and Jeff went into the kitchen and placed all dinner bowls and pots on the dinner table.

Mary and Melissa came.

"Omg, you guys really made the dinner?" Melissa said excitedly

"Well, I told you." Mike teased her

"Wow everything looks so yummy and tempting," Mary said as she was exploring all the dishes

All of them had dinner and chatted for a while. After dinner, they sat in the living room. Jeff took his guitar and sang a few of his songs.

After this Melissa put on the music on the laptop and they danced and enjoyed.

After sometime

"Guys, I have a blast today but I have to head to my apartment now. I have an early morning tomorrow." Mary said

"But tomorrow is Sunday?" Melissa asked a bit confused

"I know but there is a planned surgery."

"No worries. We will drop you home.' Jeff said

"Ok."

Jeff took out his car and all of them went and dropped Mary and then Melissa at their respective apartments.