Claire Keane
Sade Olutola
NASA

Kiana Khansmith
2025 on Tumblr: Trends That Defined the Year
PUT YOUR BEARD IN MY MOUTH
đȘŒ
One Nice Bug Per Day
will byers stan first human second
KIROKAZE
No title available
Keni
styofa doing anything

pixel skylines
todays bird
wallacepolsom

oozey mess
sheepfilms
trying on a metaphor

Kaledo Art

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States
seen from Malaysia

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States

seen from United States

seen from Malaysia
seen from Australia
seen from Israel
seen from Belarus
seen from Spain

seen from Malaysia

seen from Japan

seen from Malaysia

seen from United States
seen from India

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States

seen from Malaysia
seen from United States
@shivrahejas
mahichahals:
Mahi Chahal normally was not the type of girl to get easily flustered or bothered, at least not visibly. You could easily annoy her, but she would never let it show on her face and yet with this cricketerâshe was finding it harder to hide how annoyed he made her feel. She merely composed herself though and rolled her eyes, not bothering to indulge him with a response considering that his tone had clearly told her of his dislike, and he should be grateful that Vikram had invited them considering how exclusive the invites to this party were.
But she didnât say any of those things, choosing instead to just attempt to unnerve the man with her gaze, which was easily broken when she heard the questions directed to Vikram about his WIFE. Mahi had always felt awkward when that topic came up, not because she felt anything for Vikram; he was a good friend but that was it from her side. However, despite numerous rejections, Vikram still liked to proposition Mahi, thinking her mind would change and she wouldnât mind being in his bed while his wife acted part of his perfect family. But she never would. It wasnât who she was, and while no one knew these inner workings of their equation, she was stunned at the way Shiv was speaking.
Plus, the way Vikram was staring at him, made it almost seem as if he were pleading with the other man to not utter a word which had Mahi wondering just how much this RUDE cricketer knew about certain relationships in her life. âExcuse us,â and without sparing a thought as to how it may be perceived, she took hold of Shivâs free hand and dragged him as fast as her feet would take them behind the bar, into a curtained off area of sorts. Of course, as soon as the black curtains fell and hid them from view, she could hear the whoops and cheers from his team, knowing already what they were imagining.
But Mahi and Shiv? Yeah, that was never going to happen.
âTumhari problem kya hai? I mean just because you hold a bat and hit a ball, running around a pitch, wearing the Indian flag proudly, doesnât give you the right to say anything about someoneâs personal life.â Mahi was keeping her voice as calm as was possible, mainly because she could not be seen at her own birthday celebration lashing out at a guest, it just wasnât something she would doâŠand Shiv Raheja could certainly try, but even he wouldnât change that about her.
     HE WAS TAKEN off guard when she grabbed hold of his hand and began to lead him away from the rest of them, behind the bar. with a quick flourish, he shoved the glass he had been drinking out of, at the bartender. if it had spilled on the other man, they didnât stop to check. the guy was getting on shivâs nerves anyway.Â
     she certainly didnât waste any time in launching a tirade of words at him. eyes narrowed at the way she described what he did, he had some choice words of his own for her profession but opted to stay silent and listen before he reacted. that was something he was still trying to come to terms with all these years later but there was nothing about what she was saying that would cause him to flare up instantly, not really. in fact he wanted to laugh at her like he did shortly beforeâ unable to fathom why she was so affected by the jibes the cricketers had thrown in vikramâs direction.
     when she looked and sounded like she was done he asked her, âho gaya?â but he didnât say anything further and instead scrunched up his face in faux thoughtfulness. since she was in the movie industry, she wouldâve been able to catch onto the fact that he wasnât. he was almost mocking her in a sense, finally speaking up after a minute or so of silence.Â
     âok letâs get one thing straight... vikram isnât just anyone, heâs my friend. aur agar dost nahin taang kheech sakte hai toh kaun kar sakta hai?â he said with a shrug. âand i donât recall making any comments about his personal life that could be deemed offensive. if you do, enlighten me, or i may be inclined to think this was a flimsyâ seriously, if you really wanted to get me alone, you couldâve just said so.â the smirk on his face echoed the haughty tone that had seeped into his voice. he did not know whether that was mahiâs intention (he didnât know her) but heâd been prey to these things before. with actresses and non actresses alike. except this wasnât the most scandalous situation heâd found himself in.Â
     he couldnât resist from pressing her buttons further, however. it was both in his nature to do so, and she had landed herself in it. he was a jackass like that. âbut you must know that while we may be hidden from viewâ weâre not alone. so do behave yourself. after all, we donât want the birthday girl to cause a scene at the party so lovingly thrown for her. âÂ
mahichahals:
Mahi was about to take Adityaâs arm and lead him back towards the party when she caught the comment made by one of the nearby cricketers. Yes, she knew that they werenât just sportsmen, but cricketers, mainly because Vikram had asked her if she was sure about inviting them. Of course now, she wasnât really inclined on telling them how much she loved watching them play considering that little comment. So instead, she just turned to stare at the one whoâd spoken before raising her eyebrow, not missing Aditya scampering off through her peripheral vision. Â
But before she could even say anything to Ravinder Jadeja, she heard and watched as Shiv Raheja decided to reprimand him. Mahi didnât make any comments about it, taking another sip from her wine when she heard Viratâs words and smiled before reaching in to hug the other man. She and Anushka often met up seeing as they were working with a lot of the same people and had managed to strike up an easy friendship. âThank you Virat,â she grinned before pulling back, smiling and thanking the rest of the cricketer as well, all in one go before Virat began discussing the party and just how lavish it was.Mahi was just about to interject on how sheâd tried to refuse but Vikram hadnât listened when she heard Shiv Raheja speak up again, the tone in his voice quite evident. And perhaps that was why sheâd turned and narrowed her eyes directly on him. âYouâre right, he does love me.â Mahi retorted, âbut instead of expressing your dislike of the party, how about you just thank him and me for even inviting you here.â Â
Mahi had no idea about Shiv really, but the way he was speaking and the way he was looking at her, really wasnât doing much to make her comfortable.Though there was something about that smile on his face that had her stay in the midst of these men rather than divert her attention elsewhere. âThere you are,â Mahi only turned away from Shiv, when she felt Vikramâs arm slip around her waist, drawing her close for a hug and a kiss to her cheek. âWhy are you letting these boys occupy your time?â Of course Vikram was only joking, but Mahi smiled back, her one hand against the other manâs chest before she nodded. âHmmm, maybe youâre right. Why donât you go on ahead, and Iâll join you?â But what Mahi didnât know was why she chose to still stay here despite the way this ONE cricketer was treating her. However, once she was annoyedâit would take a lot to cool her down, especially at her birthday celebration.
     HE REALLY WANTED to laugh in her face. no, really, he did. but shiv had gained some tact over the years and wasnât about to go back down to the route before that again. he wasnât sure if he was positively amused by her confidence in vikramâs⊠whatever it was, or the rest of what she had said. but he chose not to laugh, merely scoffing instead. âa, i never expressed any dislike and b, i donât thank unless iâm obligated or grateful.â neither of which he currently was. he never had to be where vikram was concerned and he surely wasnât going to start beingâ or faking to flatter a starletâs ego.
     shiv could see kohli glaring at him with disapproval, from the corner of his eye but didnât pay him any heed. he was his captain, not his keeper. yadav slurped on his drink, a clear sign that he was feeling awkward during this standoff. he nervously took the silence as a chance to lighten the atmosphere with a joke about the paparazzi outside. but thankfully he didnât have to dig his grave further with the unfunny comments because vikram bakshi himself had joined them. if shiv was into betting, he wouldâve put some good money on the fact that the sly fucker had noticed some⊠tension.
     he let his kamina friendâs comment slide, choosing to shake his head at vikramâs rather obvious methods. that was why he had planned the party, of course. just how long was he planning on running with this? the cricketer mused. he couldâve burst vikramâs bubble then and there, but it wasnât his place and he was trying not to be a jerk to those he cared about lately. (trying, being the key word). and anyway he didnât need to put a dampener on the hostâs mood, himself. âwhereâs the mrs, bakshi?â asked jadeja. and this time shiv didnât chide him for butting in, instead he was simply smirking at vikram, who was a bit flustered.Â
     hazarding a guess as to what was going on in his friendâs mind, the batsman figured it was either a toss up between how he could plan and get away with jadejaâs murder, and where the hell his wife actually wasâ hopefully not around. shiv took a swig from his glass, positively ready to make the situation more tricky for the businessman. âyeah, i mean she must be awfully jealous. after all, tumne aisi party uske liye toh kabhi nahin plan ki. at least not in the last two years.â
fun character exercise; which of your OCâs would chug a bottle of liquor rather than give it to airport security
mahichahals:
Mahi had of course, decided to act the part of the super grateful young starlet when Vikram Bakshi had told her heâd be throwing her 27th birthday party this year, at the St. Regis hotel in town no less. Now, Mahi wasnât above holding her own party, especially considering that way at least sheâd be in charge of the guest list. But when Vikram had insisted, she knew it would be one of his EPIC parties that people spoke about for months, and what better way to stay in the limelight, right?Â
Though her stylist had laid out some dress by Stella McCartney and had paired it with a very ridiculous jacket by Manish Arora, Mahi had chosen not to wear that. Instead, she opted for a black Alexander McQueen gown that hadnât even hit the shelves yet. It was perfect for her petite frame and she looked, in her opinion, like a billion rupees. Once she told her driver they were in no rush to get to the party, knowing she had to be a very fashionable, very late entry, they were on the way. While her car drove along the SeaLink bridge, she found herself admiring the bright city lights, loving the fact that this city that had frightened her so much when sheâd first come down from Agra, had now become HERS.Â
Once she arrived at the party, of course with her entourage waiting for her by the door, she had on her princess looking smile as she waved and posed for the cameras before ducking into the hotel, looking around for directions when she found the doors opening to the very large ballroom that was filled with people. Thankfully right by the door, she spotted Vikram and greeted him, complete with air kisses and a few âthank-youâsâ while he urged her to take in all the attention from the party goers. Before she could however, she found an arm slinking around her shoulders and a very familiar presence pulling her in for a hug. âShahrukh sir!â His dimpled smile was a sight she hadnât expected to see tonight and yet was very pleased that he was there. Theyâd worked together in her third film, she was playing the role of his younger sister and since then, finding out she came from the same parts of the country as he didâhe took her under his wing.Â
âHappy Birthday Mahi, bolo, kya chaiye tumhe gift mein?â She mock glared at the senior superstar before shrugging. âYou mean to say you havenât brought anything? I doubt Gauri bhabhi would let that slide,â Mahi teased, ignoring the few camera phones held up in their direction. But before even he could response, she found another arm slinking around her waist this time leading her to the bar, a slightly more private location. She looked up to see who had decided to lead her away when her fake smile faded away for a much more real one to take itâs place. Aditya Singhal. Her latest co-actor, and someone she was maybe a little interested in. But his attitude was the only hurdle she was finding, considering even now he asked for what sheâd like to drink, before making the decision for her, holding out a glass of white wine in her face.
âUm, actually,â she turned back to the bartender, holding the glass back. âMr. Singhal misheard what I asked for. Iâll take a sparkling rosĂ©, thank you.â And with another fake smile in place, she turned back to the tall man and watched as he laughed nervously.Â
     THE SMALL GROUP were situated only a short distance from the scene, so it was not a stretch for them to have overheard. you could practically feel kohli begging his players not to react, but it was futile. âgirlfriend ka drink toh yaad hona chahiye, boss,â shout out jadeja, earning an eyeroll from shiv.
     âtumhe bolne ki permission di?â he shook his head at the fellow who heâd bullied into becoming his junior, who thus had no choice but to stay silent. it was a little known fact that both players had debuted relatively together, with the batsman beating the all rounder in that sense by one matchâ something shiv wouldnât let ravindra live down. âand anyway, whatâs it to you? its their issue... or non issue, let them sort it out amongst themselves.âÂ
     suppressing the urge to correct his players on their wrongful assumption, kohli made a swift turn in the non coupleâs direction and wished the actress a cheerful âhappy birthday, mahi!â he then turned to the others to do the same. dhoni was quick to chime in, followed by yadav. expectant eyes fell on shiv to do the same and thus he humoured them. it was no skin off his nose after all.Â
     âhappy birthday.â i couldâve sworn iâd attended your birthday last month but then again you all look the same, was what he was going to add but surprisingly refrained from doing so. kohli could tell what was going on in his mind though, which was a very good trait for a captain. tossing a smirk in his skipperâs way, shiv returned his attention to his drink.Â
     he became somewhat of a silent spectator of the conversation, observing both his fellows and the âguest of honour.â now that he had a chance to, the batsman recalled that heâd seen her clicked with anushka before (kohliâs girlfriend, and one of the few people he could stand or cared for in the film industry). she was very easy on the eyes that was for sureâ obviously. wasnât that was a requirement for a mainstream actress?Â
     except shiv soon piped up again, unable to resist once his fellow cricketers began praising the party for all it was. âvikram must love you,â he said, his voice full of that knowing tone. and you must be pretty damn stupid if you believe that was again, something that wouldâve rolled off his tongue quite easily if they were without company.Â
     IT WAS A vikram bakshi party, how could he not attend? for all his vices, the man was actually a decent friend. shiv had known him since college, and while never quite understanding his need to pamper to and flatter peopleâ he could live with it. people did much worse. and all the cricketer had to do was show up, have a couple of drinks and maybe just chill with the rest of the sportsmen invited. it was better than mingling with people he didnât care to meet, that was for sure. currently shiv was nursing a single malt of the finest whisky (as described by the incredibly annoying bartender) and having a laugh at the expense of jadeja.Â
     until his attention was diverted by the commotion a few feet away. last he checked, shah rukh khan had already entered the building. âwhatâs all the hoopla about, modi aa raha hai kya?â he laughed, nudging dhoni, prompting a rare chuckle from the older cricketer.
     it was kohli who spoke up in response, ânahin yaar. i think its an actress. and raheja... please shut up for once in your life, okay.â if the team werenât so close knit, perhaps shiv would have taken offence to being told off like that. but who would get pissed off if their captain had simply told them to shut up? a juvenile, thatâs who. even still, it would be unlike him (or any of them) not to jibe back in good humour. âkyun, teri wali hai kya?âÂ
     kohli sighed. ânoâ maybe because its the guest of honour.â
He told me he was afraid of commitment with thirteen tattoos on his body.
Michelle K. (via thelovejournals)
đ„đ„đ„Â