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Loved it...
It was awsum...
MachMach did justice to antara... Pura bhai hnay ka farz nibhaya...

PART 18

Antara was standing near her window, trying to distract herself from his thoughts but failed Everytym. She knows dat his memories will definitely cover her wen she will be here but she didn't know dat here she will face him nd dat too like dis. she was having a fight between her heart nd her mind. Her heart was aching to love him but her mind was denying dat love. she just wanted to bang her head sumwhere at dat moment for being dis much insane. She dnt know y but she's having an unknown urge to call him. she knows dat she was losing herself especially after telling him dat she'll remain professional but Everytym her heart is trying to overcome her mind. She finally decides to listen to her heart nd started dialing his No.

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Raghu too was standing near his window watching at Moon thinking about her. he really couldn't believe his luck. She was here in front of him for whatever d reason is but d fact is dat its just d game of destiny to bring dem back together. No matter hw much she denies dis, no matter hw much she says dat she'll be professional but only he knows dat she cant. Not in front of him. Who knows her better den him? he has full trust on his Love, he knows dat she cant remain away from him for long. Frankly speaking he don't know wat he is going to do now, hw wil he prove his love to her nw but I guess Love always finds it way, if fate has bring her back over here den only Fate will show him some way. Nw he just have to wait for dat moment wen his Lyf his Love will be in his Arms forever nd ever

His thoughts gets distracted wen he heard d ringtone of his cellphone. He quickly picked it up without even looking at d no.

Raghu: Hello!

Dere was no response from other side

Raghu: Hello!

Still no response but he can hear d person's breath nd he don't have to guess who's it on d other side

Raghu (slowly): Antara

Antara has almost dropped d phone wen she realize dat Raghu has recognized her before even she can speak

Antara: hw do u know dat its me?

Raghu: u think I need to hear ur voice to recognize u? I can feel u by urbreath Antara.

Antara: ...

Raghu: Anyways u called me so late? Is everything ok?

Antara: ya. Wo... I just wanted to give u dis no. of mine just in case we have to discuss sumthing for project nd either of us couldn't able to discuss it in office so...

Raghu: ok so dat was it

Antara: no... I mean yes dats it

Raghu (smirks): fine I'll save dis no. anything else?

Antara: No

Raghu: den y do I feel dat dere's sumthing else also dat u wanted to say

Antara: Ya... I mean no... I mean I wanted to know dat tomorrow is Sunday den hw can we work on d project tomorrow.

Raghu (smiles): ok den we'll work from Monday. Is dat ok?

Antara: ya. Ok m keeping d phone down nw. Bye

Raghu: Ruko Antara

Nd she instantly stops

Raghu: wasn't dere anything else dat u wants to say? does dis Profession only left between us nw? u might deny d fact, u might can say dat u had just called for giving me ur no., for asking about Project date but I knw Antara, I knw dat u had called me because u r getting restless, because u r thinking about me. I knw u more den u unow urself. Den y r u stopping urself Antara?

Antara: Good nite Raghu. See u in d office.

She said nd cuts d call before she gets weak. She cursed herself for calling him. Y she called him wen she knows dat he'll definitely bring d old things. She wiped away d tears dat has formed at d corner of her eyes nd goes to her Bed to take some sleep.

On d other hand Raghu smiles. He cant even express hw Happy he was today. After so many years he was feeling like he's alive, his heart feel contended, his Mind seemed relaxed. Dat day he didn't take his Sleeping Pills to catch Sleep. His mind was relaxed enough to sleep without any pill. He lies on his Bed holding her Photo nd didn't realize wen he drifted off to Sleep.

Antara on d other hand tried Hard to Sleep but failed. She was just rolling nd turning restlessly on her Bed nd sumwhere she knows d reason but she refused to accept it nd convinces herself by saying dat she has changed d place datsy couldn't able to sleep nd again tries d futile attempt to sleep.

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One week has been Passed since Antara has started working wid Raghu. Dey both were working well in d Project. Antara was surprised to see Raghu dedication towards his work nd sumwhere she was happy also. Only she knows hw hard it was getting for her to work wid him especially wen he left no chances to bring back d good memories of dere Past maintaining d Professionalism.

It was 8 PM nd whole staff of NC has gone except Raghu nd Antara who were still working on d design.

Antara: Raghu... I mean Mr. Naik I think...

Raghu: Wait a sec. Antara. I knw dat u wanted to be professional but dat doesn't mean dat Everytym u Address me as Mr. Naik. U can call me Raghu nd if u think dat m trying to getting Personal den let me tell u dat my clients call me Raghu only so u can also call me Raghu. Pls

Antara: ok.

Raghu: so u were saying sumthing

Antara: ya I think d design of Hall needs to be modified.

Raghu: But Antara u urself has designed it

Antara: ya but nw I think it could be get more spacious nd better. I mean we have to keep in mind d concept of Proper ventilation also which is missing over here

Raghu: Acha let me see

He said nd stands behind her looking at Designs. He didn't realize dat he was standing very close to her. so close dat dere Breath can mingled. Antara closed her eyes Feeling her warm breath on her neck which was making her to lose her senses. Her breathing gets heavied. She clutched d Table tight to control herself. He comes more close to her to get d clear view of Design nd in vein her cheeks get rubbed wid his nd dis is wen realizes of their closeness. She turned her head towards his direction to look at him nd dis is wen dere Eyes met. He looked into her Big Hazel eyes trying to find Love for him which she was hiding. She too cant help herself from not looking into his eyes only to find d thing which she didn't wanted to see. She found immense Love for in his eyes. She immediately looks other side nd tries to move from dere but as a Reflex action he rested his hand on her hand nd holds it tight like he was stopping her to go away from him. She looked at him wid pleading eyes to leave her but his hold gets tighter. Her throat went Dry unable to speak anything. His closeness were destroying her every sense. But she has to regain herself, she thought

Antara: Raghu

Raghu (still lost in her): ummm

Antara: Designs

As soon as Antara mentioned Designes Raghu came back to his senses nd quickly removes his hand from hers nd looked other side. She also moves from dere slowly from dere wen sumthing hits her hand which hurts her.

Antara: Aaahhh!

Raghu was closing his eyes for regaining his senses wen he heard her scream. He quickly goes towards her

Raghu: Antara wat happen? Y did u screamed?

He said nd Antara shown him her Palm which was oozing Blood. She didn't realize from wat nd hw she gets cut dat it was bleeding dis much

Raghu: Antara Khoon nikal raha hai? OMG cant u do anything Properly Wait I'll bring d first Aid Box

Antara: Raghu, its ok m fine. its just a small cut

Raghu: ya I can see dat hw much small cut it was. so much Blood is oozing out nd u say dat u r fine. Just sit here nd let me bring d box.

He said nd makes her sit on d chair nd quickly brings d box. He sits on d other chair near by nd slowly wipes her blood from Cotton first nd den applies d tincture on d Cotton

Raghu: Antara thoda lagega but it'll be fine.

He said nd started applying Tincture on her wound. She closed her eyes nd hissed in pain due to burning sensation caused due to tincture. He notices it slowly started blowing on her wound so dat she couldn't feel d burning sensation. She opens her eyes nd looks at him. Concern was written all over his face, she saw restlessness in his eyes. Her wound was not much big but yet it was paining him more den it pains her. She forgets all d pain she was having nd was just looking at him. She saw tears forming at d corner of his eyes wen he was applying ointment on it. He has always cared for her, always concern over her but in dese 5 yrs. His Care, his concern has just increased. She didn't understand d Game of Destiny. She always wanted him to take care of her, to Pamper her like dis only nd today wen he was doing all dis den she didn't want dis as it'll just create difficulties for both of dem. In d mean while he finishes off wid Bandage nd looked at her only to find her looking at him. He slowly cradled her face from one side nd comes closer to her.

Raghu: Antara, Abhi bhi Dard ho raha hai

She slowly nodded in No nd a drop of tear fell from her seeing him dis much concerned. He slowly wipes it away wid his thumb nd looked in her eyes. Both were lost in d moment for sumtym wen Get realizes wat she was doing nd looked at other side. Raghu too comes in his senses nd straightens himself.

Raghu: Chalo!

Antara (amuzed): Kaha?

Raghu: u need a Tetanus Shot

Antara: Tetanus Shot? For wat?

Raghu: Do I need to tell u for wat? U got hurt nd god knows from which thing therefore u need to have tetanus shot to avoid any infection.

Antara: Raghu, its just a small wound nd it'll heel soon ok. Nd moreover u had put d bandage on it, it'll be fine soon.

Raghu: Antara, will u ever agree wid me without arguing. I said dat u need a tetanus Shot dats it! Nw lets go

Antara: Raghu, last tym m saying dat m not going anywhere. Let's complete d designs so dat we can go to our respective homes

Raghu: Antara, m warning u stop being stubborn nd come otherwise I had to do sumthing which u'll not feel right

Antara: Do whatever u want but I'll not go anywhere

Raghu: fine, dnt say dat I didn't warned u before.

He said nd scoops her up in his Arms. She was surprised wid his sudden action nd by d tym she realizes he was heading outside d Office. Raghu knew very well dat she's afraid of Injections datsy she's refusing it but he cant take any risk not wid her atleast nd derefore he has to take her in dis way.

Antara: Raghu, wat r u doing? Leave me. I'll not go anywhere. Got it.

She said while hitting on his shoulders but it doesn't seems dat it hurts him nd he continues walking towards d Parking Lot

Antara: Raghu, m telling u leave me or it wont be good

Raghu: u urself has called for it Antara. I warned u before also but u didn't listen to me

Antara: Raghu, I dnt want any Tetanus shot. M fine. Pls stop all dis.

He didn't listen to her nd as soon as he reaches over his Car, he opens d Door nd makes her sit at d passenger seat nd quickly goes to take his seat nd started d car

Antara: Raghu, kya kar rahe ho? Pls stop dis. See u r getting Personal nw, dnt forget dat m just ur client nd u r forgetting d professional etchics between us nd...

Dats it he cant take dis anymore. He quickly puts his finger on her lips to make her quiet.

Raghu: Chup! Bilkul Chup! To hell wid ur Proffessional ethics. I very well know wat I have to do nd wat I don't allrite. Nw just keep ur mouth shut nd let me Drive.

She couldn't say anything more after listening to his Authorative voice. She just twisted her lips nd looked outside d Window while he started Driving. He looked at her from d corner of his eyes throughout d Driving nd smiles seeing her making face like dat. he was getting d glimpses of his Old Antara back in her but he still have to travel a Long way.

In d mean while dey reaches to d Hospital. He quickly gets outside d Car nd opens d Door for her nd asked her to come out. But she remained seated like dat only clearly indicating dat she didn't wanted to come outside

Raghu: Antara will u cum outside or not?

She didn't answered nd looked other side. He didn't have any other nw. he again scoops her up in his Arms nd taks her inside d Hospital. Everyone in d hospital was looking at dem. Some ladies were giggling also nd whispered to another one "Wat a Lovely Couple". Antara feels Embarrased due to d Look she's getting from everyone due to d way Raghu has carried her in his Arms.

Antara: Raghu, mujhe niche utaro. Everyone is looking at us.

Raghu: u must have thought dis before showing ur stubbornness. Nw bear all dis.

Antara: Raghu, stop creating a scene for God sake nd put me down

Raghu: u urself had started all dis Antara nd nw I cant help it. Not after getting d compliment from dat Lady

He said winking while Antara was fuming wid anger. In d mean while dey reaches to d Doctor's cabin. She was an elderly Lady in her 50's nd knows Raghu very well as she has very good terms wid his family but dis is d first tym she has seen him cuming wid some girl dat too like dis. she couldn't help herself from smiling at dem.

Doctor: Raghu, Hws u beta? Nd u here, everything is fine na?

Raghu: m fine Aunty nd everything is fine. Aunty she gets hurt in her hand, I dnt know from wat, but d wound is quiet Deep. Though I had put d Bandage over dere but still I think it would be good if u give her a TT Shot.

Doctor: ok, but may I knw who's she?

Raghu (confused wat to say): ummm She's my...

Antara: I m his Client. Nd m fine Doctor. He's just panicking too much

Doctor Looks at Raghu nd den nd Antara nd notices d look dey exchanged to each other. She smiles realizing d actual relation between dem. She's an experienced Lady nd klnows very well dat no one bothers for his or Her client like dis nd brings her like dis over here especially not wid d case of Raghu who stays away from girl nd nw concerned for her too much.

Raghu: Aunty, dnt listen to her. She's just afraid of injections

Antara: m not afraid of anything got it

Raghu: ya I knw hw much u r not afraid. Aunty Pls give her TT shot

Doctor: I'll Raghu but for dat u have to put her down.

She said while smiling nd Raghu realizes dat Antara is still in his Arms. He quickly puts her down nd looked other way. Doctor makes her sit at d chair while Raghu stands near her. she applies d spirit on her hand nd injects d liquid in d injection. She closed her eyes in horror just seeing d sight of it. Raghu smirks seeing her like dat. As soon as Doctor injects d injection in her hand it causes her little Pain nd as a reflex action she quickly hold Raghu's Hand tight to overcome her pain nd fear. Raghu instantly looks at her nd den at her Hand nd den smiles. He didn't moved a bit until Doctor has finished wid d Injection. Wid every passing second her hold only tightens nd he loves seeing her holding him like dat. sumwhere she still trust him, he thought. He just wanted time to get still nd wants to be wid her like dis only.

Doctor: Beta, u can open ur eyes nw. its all done

Antara opens her eyes wen she heard Doctor's voice nd she realizes dat she was holding Raghu's hand nd dat too so tight. She quickly moves her hand away nd looks other side to avoid embarrasement.

Raghu: thanx Aunty. But Ab sab theek hai na. I mean koi complications to nahi hogi.

Doctor: Raghu relax. It's not such a big wound nd moreover I had given her TT shot so nothing to worry. Nd beta (turning to Antara) if u feel like u can cum here for dressing ok.

Antara: ok Doctor. Thanx a lot.

She just smiles in response nd Antara goes outside d cabin nd Raghu's eyes followed her

Raghu: thanx once again Aunty.

Doctor: anytym Raghu. BTW must say, good choice.

Raghu: Aunty its...

Doctor: m much experienced to understand d relations dear. No one can get dis much worried for his client like u were for her. ur face tells everything clearly to me. I wish u all d very best for ur future. Hope u both get together soon.

Raghu said nothing but just smiles nd goes out of her cabin towards Antara hoping dat her wish cum true soon.

Doctor: m much experienced to understand d relations dear. No one can get dis much worried for his client like u were for her. ur face tells everything clearly to me. I wish u all d very best for ur future. Hope u both get together soon.

Raghu said nothing but just smiles nd goes out of her cabin towards Antara

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Antara comes out from d Hospital avoiding d gazes dat followed her nd stands near d car trying to register wat has happened in dese couple of hours. It was just a trail of incidents happened Back to Back. Their closeness in Office nd after her hand got hurt nd he taking care of it nd bringing her here dat too in his Arms. She just closed her eyes trying to get rid from all dose flashes dat came in front of her. Just den she realized wat she done inside d Doctor's cabin. She has holded Raghu's hand for overcoming her fear of Injections which clearly indicates dat she still trust him sumwhere. But y? Y she did dat, wen it was her only who said dat she can't trust him anymore? O god! Dese thoughts r just driving her crazy. Dis was just d beginning only God knows hw will she spend rest of d days wid him. No she needs to control herself; she needs to control her emotions. She can't get weak in front of him, can't let him affect her.

She was in her thoughts wen Raghu came to her nd saw her lost in her thoughts. He slowly goes near her nd puts her Hand on his shoulder. Dis is wen she realizes his presence nd came out of her thoughts. She quickly turned towards him to face him.

Raghu: Antara, it's getting late nw. we can work on designs tomorrow. Chalo I'll drop u home nd I'll ask Driver to bring Ur Car nd Belongings to ur home.

He said nd starts walking towards d Car wen Antara stops him

Antara: Ek min. Raghu

He instantly stops nd turns to look towards her

Antara: Thanx for taking care of me nd bringing me here. But m fine nw nd also take care of myself. So u dnt have to bother anymore for me. I'll take a cab nd go Home.

Raghu: Don't be silly Antara, I'll drop u

Antara: No need Raghu. I m just ur client nd as a client u had already done so much for me but nw I dnt want u to bother anymore. It's not professional

Her words Hurts Raghu very much. Few moments back in d office he saw a glimose of Love in her eyes but nw dere's no emotions in dem. Few moments back he was so happy wen she has hold his hand at d tym of fear nd suddenly nw she's again back to her cold behaviour. He can tolerate everything of hers; her Mood-swings, her Stubborness, her Anger everything but not dis Cold Behaviour. He goes near her, held her by her shoulders nd pulled her close towards him. His eyes were spitting fire nd Anger which she can easily see yet she maintained her coldness. She knew he was hurt by her words but dis was necessary to keep distance between dem.

Raghu: Wat did u said? U r just my client? U think I was concerned for u because u r my client? Antara dis u also knows very well dat I was not concerned for u because u r my client, I was concerned for u because u r my...

He left his sentence in d mid-way nd looked other side

Antara: Leave me Raghu, u r creating scene over here nd if u had forgetten den let me remind u dat in d very first day of dis Project I had told u to keep our personal life away from our Professional one.

Raghu: to hell wid ur Profession Antara. I give a damn to ur so called Professionalism. Just make dis thing clear to u dat I'll care nd concerned for u like dis only whether u like it or not. Nothing in dis world can stop me for not caring for u. Samjhi tum!

He said nd leaves her nd punches hard on d roof of d car in frustration facing his back towards her. Antara looks at him nd sumwhere felt guilty also for hurting him especially den wen he was so concerned towards her, but dis was necessary to keep distance between dem nd rite nw its better if she leaves from dere. She stops a Cab nd started heading towards it. Before getting in d cab she looks at him once again

Antara: Good nite Raghu. See u in d office

She said nd gets inside d cab nd It has started heading towards her home.

Throughout d whole journey her mind was just lost in d thoughts of d events dat has happened in dese couple of hours. She really don't know y is she doing dis? y is she pushing him away from him? y she's not able to trust him? Y she's not able to overcome her fear especially after seeing true Love nd concern in his eyes for her? Y it's getting difficult for her to forget everything in d past? Y had she hurt him, d thing which she never wanted to do? But still she have to do dis, to maintain distance between dem. This was just d beginning she don't know hw will she spend rest of d days wid him. Whatever happened between dem was dere Past. Dere Friendship, Dere Love, Dere Relationship everything. Nd today's reality is dat dey r together just for dis Project nd for dat she has to keep dis distance between dem, she needs to overcome her emotions.

Her thoughts came to a halt wen Taxi stops. She gets out of it nd paid d Driver. Luckily she had some cash in her jeans' pocket. She paid him nd goes inside her apartment. Raghu was watching her from a distance. He has parked his car quiet away from cab so dat he can see her clearly. He has followed her home throughout d journey to make sure she reaches home safely like before. Before also he use to do d same thing wenever she goes home alone den hw can he not do it nw? no matter she wants him to care for her or not but he'll care for her like dis only. Once he saw dat she had reached her apartment safely nd has headed inside, he too drove towards his house.

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It was 12 of midnight nd Ruksana tries hard to sleep but was not able to. Everytym her mind drifted towards Antara nd Raghu only. Since d day she has met Antara she was continuously thinking d way from which she can re-unite dem but couldn't able to think anything strong. She don't want to commit any mistake which she did last tym nd derefore she has to make fool proof plan which she couldn't able to think of. Wat an irony, she wanted to help her Best Friend nd her Brother (Raghu) to get together once again but couldn't able to think anything sensible. She finally gets up nd sits on d Bed nd looks at Machmach who was sleeping peacefully.

Ruksana: Ye lo! Yaha mera soch soch ke dimaag kharab ho raha hai aur ye aaram se so raha hai. Koi responsibility hi nahi hai apne dost sur apni behen ki taraf. Waise to bada kehta hai ki Raghu is my Best friend Antara is my sister but ab jab kuch karne ka tym aaya to janaab ko sone se hi fursat nahi hai. Abhi batati hoon.

She thought nd started waking up Machmach

Ruksana: Machmach, Machmach utho

She said while shrugging his shoulders but he was in very much deep sleep to get up so easily

Ruksana: Machmach utho Na! (Finally she raised her voice) MACHMACH!! UTHO!!

Nd he instantly gets up hearing her loud voice. He thought dat she's in sum kind of problem

Machmach: Kya hua Babu? Sab theek hai na? Dard ho raha hai? Chalo Doctor ke paas chalet hai.

He said nd turns to get down from bed wen Ruksana stops him.

Ruksana: Machmach m perfectly fine. Mujhe kuch nahi hua hai

Machmach: to fir kya hua? R u feeling Hungry? Wait let me get sumthing for u from kitchen

Ruksana: Machmach, M not hungry. M perfectly fine

Machmach: to fir itni Raat me tumne mujhe kyun uthaya

Ruksana: I wanted to talk to u

Machmach: Wat? Ruksana, raat ke 12 baje tumne mujhe baat karne ke liye uthaya hai? I mean wat's wrong wid u?

Ruksana: Machmach, its important

Machmach: Ruksana, we'll talk about it tomorrow. Abhi let me sleep. Tomorrow dere's a very important meeting of mine nd if I don't reach on tym den Raghu will definitely not spare me. So we'll talk tomorrow. Ok Babu.

He said nd again gies to sleep wen Ruksana held her hand nd makes him sit back

Ruksana: Mr. Machmach Shergill, u r not going to sleep until I say to u wat I wanted to. Got it

Machmach: Ruksana, aisi kaun si baat hai jo tumhe abhi hi karni hai

Ruksana: Its about Antara nd Raghu

Machmach: Antara nd Raghu? Nw wat about dem?

Ruksana: Machmach, tumhari koi responsibility hai ya nahi un dono ki taraf. Its tym to do sumthing for dem nd tumhe sone se fursat nahi hai.

Machmach: Ruksana, saaf saaf bolo na kya baat hai

Ruksana: Machmach, m talking about getting Antara nd Raghu together

Machmach: Wat?

Ruksana: yes.

Machmach: Babu, I think u r very sleepy. I think u should go to sleep nw ok. It'll relax ur mind

Ruksana: Shut up Machmach! Here m thinking of any way nd u r asking me to sleep

Machmach: To aur kya bolu? Do you have any idea wat u r talking about? Yaad hai na last tym kya hua tha? Antara kitna naraaz ho gayi thi nd she straightaway left for US nd dat too for 5 years. Nd is baar hum logo ne kuch bhi aisa kiya den even I had no idea wat she'll do

Ruksana: I totally agree wid u Machmach, but just because of dis fear dat everything will backfire once again we can't sit like dis

Machmach: Ruksana, see I respect ur concern towards dem but its better if we leave dis matter to dem only. I mean its dere lyf nd let dem handle alone

Ruksana: Very Good Machmach. Jab bhi humari beech me problems hoti thi den Raghu nd Antara r always dere to to clear everything between us nd wen dey need us den u r saying dat leave it to dem only. Hw selfish u r?

Machmach: Ruksana, u r taking me wrong. I didn't mean dat. I too wanted to see both of dem together but if destiny only doesn't want dem to be together den wat can we do

Ruksana: Machmach, Destiny wants dem to be together. Otherwise u only think y all dis happens. Antara cuming back after 5 whole years, both Raghu nd Antara working on same project, nd out of all other companies in d world dey had approached each other's company only. Machmach dis is not just a mere co-incidence. Kismat chahti hai inhe milana nd we just have to make d way for dat. job hi hua wo 5 saal pehle ki baat thi but nw d tym is different. I knw Antara will never able to accept Raghu in her lyf once again due to her fear nd Raghu wants to bring her back in his lyf but couldn't able to do much because he don't want to hurt her once again. Datsy we need to do sumthing for dem. So tell me r u going to help me or not?

Machmach: like I have any other option. Fine I m wid u

Ruksana: dats like my Gud Hubby (she said while kissing his cheek)

Machmach: nw tell me wats d plan?

Ruksana: I dnt know

Machmach: Wat? From last 1/2 an hour we r discussing on it nd u r saying dat u dnt have any plan

Ruksana: Machmach for dat only I had waked u up at dis hour. M not able to think anything.

Machmach: hw about if we pretend dat we r getting divorced den dey will definitely to sumthing together to stop us from doing dis nd like dis dey can be together at d end.

Ruksana: Machmach, "Khushi" movie se idea chura k mat bolo. Say sumthing original.

Machmach: For ur kind information Khushi movie unke friends ka break-up ya divorce nahi ho raha tha. Girls' parents were not agreed for d alliance.

Ruksana: Watever, bt ending to waise hi hui thi na jaisi tum bata rahe ho. Nd BTW if u had forgot den let me remind u dat last tym we had pretended dat we r breaking-up nd after dat u knw wat happened. Is baar she'll get alert. BAD IDEA!!!!

Machmach: den?

Ruksana: See we need to do sumthing due to which dey get chance to talk to each other or atleast dey cum close.

Machmach: but dey spend enough tym in office

Ruksana: u were saying like wo waha pe kaam ke alawa koi aur baat karte honge, Machmach m talking about apart from office. Hw about if we call both of dem for Dinner

Machmach: nd u think dat dey both will get agree. Antara will definitely wont cum.

Ruksana: Uski chinta tum mujhpe chod do. I'll make her cum. Tum bas Raghu ko tym pe le aana.

Machmach: ok nd after dat?

Ruksana: dat we'll decide later but first make dem cum for dinner

Machmach: Ruksana, think once again

Ruksana: I had thought a lot nd nw its tym for an action

Machmach: ok. Acha nw lets sleep because its really very late. It's not gud for Baby too.

Ruksana: ok gud nite.

She said nd goes to sleep by cuddling up in his arms

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Next day at NC, wen Antara reaches office she saw dat Raghu is already present in his cabin lokking at d designs. She thought of apologizing him for her rude behaviour last nite. He had taken care of her so much nd she in return has only hurt him. She needs to apologize to him nd say thanx to him. Thinking dis she goes towards his cabin nd slowly knocked d door.

Raghu was working in his cabin wen she knocked d Door. He don't have to guess who it was. He can already feel her Aroma, her fragrance in d air but den he reminds of her words she said last nite.

Raghu: Fine Ms. Antara kaul u need to be Profesional na den let it be dis way only. Nw u'll see hw much I m?

Thinking dis he straightens himself nd looks at d Door

Raghu: Come in.

Antara entered inside his cabin. As soon as she entered inside his cabin Raghu couldn't able to take his eyes away from her. She was not in her ususal attire today, instead she was wearing White suit nd was looking angelic just like before. He has forgotten wat resolution he has taken after seeing d sight of her in front of him nd got totally mesmerized by seeing her. Antara felt conscious seeing his intensive gaze towards her. She looked herself from top to bottom to make sure dat dere's nothing wrong in her. No she's perfectly fine. Her heart has missed several beats wen she saw him looking intensly at her. she decided to break dis awkward silence between dem

Antara: Raghu

He came back into his senses wen Antara spoke to him. he looked other way nd curse himself for forgetting his resolution. He quickly looked regains himself nd looked at her

Raghu: Yes Antara

Antara: Wo... I wanted to say sumthing. Actually...

Raghu: I knw wat u wanted to say. Even I wanted to talk about it

Antara: you know?

Raghu: ya ofcourse. U r here to discuss dat designs only na dat we had left incomplete yesterday

Antara: Designs? But Raghu I...

Raghu: Yes Antara Designs. Afterall wat else we'll discuss during office hours. It wont be 'Professional' (he said while putting pressure on d word"Professional") na if we discuss sumthing else during office hours. Rite?

Antara: Rite. (she said slowly)

Raghu: So wat r we waiting for. Let's get back to designs.

Antara: umm give me a minute. I'll be right back

She said nd goes out of d cabin struggling her tears. Raghu looked at her nd closed his eyes in frustration realizing he had hurt her yet again. He didn't wanted to do dat. he just wanted to make her realize dat dere r lots of things between dem apart from profession which she's trying to ignore but in vain he had hurt her again

Raghu (To himself): I m Sorry Antara. I dnt want to hurt u. but its important for u to realize dat we r not bounded by just dis profession only but many other things.

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Antara goes to d Washroom nd washes her face wid Water to get rid of her tears. she felt hurt, yes she accepts dat she felt hurt by his words. But y? She couldn't able to understand it. Dis is wat she wanted, to be professional isn't it? Den y is she feeling bad if he was being professional. She has gone there to apologize to him for her cold behaviour last day but it seems he didn't even want to talk about it den y is she feeling bad for it.

Antara: wats wrong wid u Antara? dis is wat u want na? u want him to be professional wid u den y u r feeling bad if he's doing so. No u have to control urself. Nw if he's being professional to u den u can't get weak. Be strong Antara. But den y I m feeling hurt? No I have gone mad. I had to control myself nd dat too soon.

She said nd wipes her face wid d towel nd goes towards his cabin.

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Its been 3 pm nd Antara is in her cabin. She was trying hard to concentrate on work but couldn't able to. Throught d Day Raghu has not talked anything apart from work to her. Neither about yesterday's incidence nor anything else. She wanted to apologize to him for last nite but he didn't gave any chance to her, which was bothering her but above all wats bothering her is dat y is she feeling Bad if he's not talking anything apart from her. if dis is wat she want den y is she feeling restless. Finally she closes d file nd hids her face in her palm. She really wanted to run away from dere. She really wanted to talk to someone about it. She decides to call Arman nd talk to him about it but den she stops thinking dat he'll get bother for no reason.

Raghu was watching her through blinds nd was feeling bad by seeing her like dat. he wanted to talk to her, to tell her dat dere's lots of thing important between dem apart from work, but he's helpless. He have to do dis because den only she'll realize d depth of dere relationship, den only she'll be able to give dere relationship another chance. He closed d blinds nd gets back to his work.

Antara too decides to shrug off all her thoughts nd gets back to her work wen she received d Call from Ruksana.

Antara: Hello!

Ruksana: Hey Antara hws u?

Antara: m fine Ruksana hws u?

Ruksana: M not fine

Antara: Y? is everything ok? Baby is fine na. Machmach ko call kiya

Ruksana: Ya Antara everything is fine dnt worry. But Baby tumse naraaz hai

Antara (smiles): y?

Ruksana: Baby keh raha hai ki uski Maasi ke paas uske liye tym nahi hai. Nd yeh bhi keh raha hai ki apni Maasi se kabhi baat nahi karega

Antara (smiles): Ruksana, u r going to become a mother of a child but u urself is not less den a child. U knw dat?

Ruksana: I knw. But ye Main nahi keh rahi. Ye Baby keh raha hai

Antara: Acha to ab Baby ko manane ke liye uski Maasi ko kya karna padega

Ruksana: zyada kuch nahi. Bas Aaj sham ko Dinner par chalna Padega

Antara: Dinner? Aaj Shaam? Ruksana Actually I...

Ruksana: Mujhe pata tha. Maine Baby ko bola tha dat u'll not cum. I knw everyone of u is busy. U, Raghu, Machmach everyone. Its only me who's Free hai na. nobody has tym for me

Antara: Aisa nahi hai Ruksana. Acha fine I'll cum.

Ruksana: Pakka?

Antara: Pakka.

Ruksana: Thank u Antara. Love u. See u at 8 in xyz Restaurant. Ok

Antara: ok bye.

She said nd cuts d call nd looked toards Raghu's Cabin whose Blinds were closed.

Antara: Chalo its Gud dat d Blinds of his cabin are closed otherwise I would have definitely gone insane if I continuously looked at him. Acha hai Shaam ko Ruksana ke sath tym spend karungi to better feel karungi. Hai na haan. But first I had to complete dis work

She said nd gets herself busy in her work.

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At 8 pm Ruksana nd Antara were Present in d Restaurant. Ruksana was continuously looking towards d entrance Waiting for Machmach nd more den Machmach she was waiting for Raghu.

Ruksana (to herself): Ye Machmach bhi na. kabhi tym pe nahi aa sakta. Nd Raghu he was so punctual still late today. Hai Babaji ab kya karu main?

Antara: Ruksana, wat happen? Y u r so tensed? Nd ye baar baar Darwaze ki taraf kyun dekh rahi hoon?

Ruksana (in absence mind): Wait kar rahi hoon

Antara: Kiska?

Ruksana (realizing wat she has said): Kiska karungi? Obviously Machmach ka

Antara: Ruksana u were talking like Machmach has never been late. Aa jayega dnt worry

Suddenly Ruksana noticed both Machmach nd Raghu cuming inside. A wide smile crept on her face. Antara too looked at d direction but her smile soon faded away wen she saw Raghu along wid Machmach. First she thought dat it is any kind of plan of Machmach nd Ruksana again but den she shrug of her thoughts thinking dat its normal if Raghu accompany him. Afterall dey r best friends.

Antara (to herself): tu bhi na Antara. to kya hua agar Raghu Machmach ke saath aaya hai. Wo uska Best friend hai. Tu zyada soch mat nd Ruksana nd Machmach k sath tym spend kar. Haan

In d mean while Raghu nd Machmach came towards dem

Ruksana: Machmach kitna tym laga diya tumne? Hey Raghu I was not knowing ki tum bhi aa rahe ho

Raghu: ya wo Machmach has insisted me a lot nd I haven't met u also from long so thought of cuming.

Ruksana: Arey to acha hi hua na. now we all 4 will have fun just like before. Hai na Antara.

Antara smiled weakly nd Looked at Raghu

Machmach: BTW y we all r standing lets sit first.

He said nd all has taken dere seat. Machmach was going to sit beside Antara in front of Ruksana wen Ruksana Gestures him angrily to get away from dere. He realizes nd sits beside Ruksana. Leaving a chair behind Antara empty. Nd wid no option left has to sit beside Antara. Ruksana smiled inwardly first part of dere plan was successful.

Raghu looked Antara from d corner of his eyes nd was again mesmerized by her beauty. Even he didn't know hw many tymes he had Fallen in love wid her. Her innocence, her simplicity always makes him fal in love wid her again nd again. Antara too was feeling conscious sitting beside him. She didn't understand y is she feeling like Teenager if he has sat beside her. It was a normal thing yet she was feeling like thousand butterflies were running in her stomach. Even in d winter of November she was sweating. She extends her hand to take a Tissue from table; at d same tym Raghu too extends his hand to take d tissue nd dis is wen dere hand touches wid each other. Dey looked at each other nd gets lost in each other's eyes forgetting d world around dem. Raghu slowly squeeze her hand to which she didn't protest but kept looking at his Dark Chocolate Brown Eyes. dey were lost in each other until Ruksana spoke to dem

Ruksana: ahem Ahem! Guys if u dnt mind den can we order d Dinner

Both comes into reality nd quickly snaps away dere hands. Ruksana nd Machmach slowly smirks but didn't make it obvious. Waiter came to take d order. Antara ordered Chinese, While Raghu ordered his Favourite Italian. Ruksana sticks to Indian only so Machmach has also opted for Indian. May be datsy Raghu calls him "Joru Ka Ghulam". Antara's order has came first nd after dat Machmach's nd Ruksana's. Raghu's Order was still taking tym derefore he asks dem to start wid dere Order.

Machmach: Arey Antara, tumhare Haath me to chot hai na. hw will u able to have Chinese.

Antara: its ok Machmach. I'll manage

Antara has forgetten dat she's a Right hander nd she has got hurt in her Right hand only. Though she can have her Chinese from left hand also but den she'll be havng difficulty in holding d Chopsticks. Raghu looked at her nd understands her difficulty but he knows dat he'll offer her his help den she'll definitely refuse to it. Derefore he has to think of any other way. He looked at her again nd saw her struggling hard to hold d chopsticks. Finally an idea clicks to his mind.

He quickly takes Antara's plate nd started having Chinese from it. It was all of a sudden dat Antara couldn't able to understand his actions. Even Machmach nd Ruksana was confused at his behaviour. Dey both give each other "Is dis d part of our Plan" Look. Dis was sumthing dat dey both haven't expected but were happy dat whatever is happening is happening for good. Raghu looked at d confused faces of all 3 of dem.

Raghu: Wat? I was feeling very much hungry nd my order was taking tym derefore I had taken dis.

Machmach: But Raghu, nw wat will Antara have?

Raghu: She can have my Pasta becoz I dnt think dat I would be able to have it after having dis yummy Chinese.

Ruksana: ya dat will be Gud. Antara tujhe koi problem to nahi hai na

Antara who was lost in Raghu's actions came into reality after hearing her voice.

Antara: huh Ya. I dnt have any problem.

In d meanwhile Raghu's order came nd Antara has taken it. She was not having difficulty to hold Fork in her left hand nd derefore was having d Pasta peacefully. She looked at Raghu who was having Chinese. She knows dat Raghu never likes Chinese. For once she can have Italian but he can never have Chinese. Infact he use to make fum of her wen she have it. Nd today he was eating like he loves it just because of her. so dat she can have her food peacefully.

She didn't understand y is he doing all dis? it will just make things difficult between dem. Y is he not understanding dat things can never be like before. In d mean while Raghu finishes off wid his dinner. Machmach nd Ruksana too was about to finish d Dinner. Ruksana knows dat nw its d tym to leave dem alone. She gestures Machmach nd he goes out excusing dat he has to make an important call. Ruksana too excuses herself by saying dat she has to go to Washroom leaving both of dem Alone.

Dere was an awkward silence between dem. Both wanted to talk to each other, but don't know hw to start. Finally Antara decides to break d Silence.

Antara: Raghu

Raghu: umm

Antara: Thanx.

Raghu: For wat?

Antara: dnt act like u dnt know anything. U knw y m saying thanx to u

Raghu: seriously Antara I really dnt knw.

Antara: Raghu, y did u had my Chinese?

Raghu: I told d reason. I was feeling hungry

Antara: Raghu, we both knows very well dat u dnt like Chinese at all infact I think dis is d first tym u r having it dat too because of me; because I was not able to have it. Y Raghu?

Raghu: Because I care for u. nd I had said dis before also dat I'll care for u whether u like it or not. Nothing in dis world can stop me from doing dat. Not even u Antara.

Antara: But Raghu...

Raghu: Antara pls. I knw dat u want d relationship between us to be professional, but Antara dis is something I cant do. Nd dis is sumthing which even u cant force me to do.

Antara: Kyun kar rahe ho aisa Raghu? U'll get nothing. The things between us can never be like before.

Raghu: Jaanta hoon Antara. Jaanta hoon ki humare beech ab pehle jaisa kuch nahi ho sakta but dat doesn't mean Antara ki tumhari Parwah karna chod du, Tumhari chinta karna chod du, tumhe Pyaar karna...(he left his sentence in middle). Antara I cant be only professional wid u. I m Sorry.

Before Antara could say anything Machmach nd Ruksana came back to table. Dey had few more talks between each other nd after dat dey decided to leave.

Dey all were headed towards d Elevator. Raghu nd Antara were little ahead of dem. Raghu pressed d Lift button. As d Door opens he wen t inside d Lift followed By Antara. Ruksana was about to go indside wen Machmach pulled her back. She gave an confusing look to him nd so Did Raghu nd Antara.

Machmach: Wo Guys! I forgot Ruksana wants to have Chocolate Ice-cream one more tym. So I was thinking dat I'll get her nd in d mean tym u guys reach towards d Parking.

Ruksana: But mujhe Ice-cream nahi khani

Machmach: Ruksana, Babu I knw tum mujhse naraaz ho becoz I refused u dat tym. But nw m Sorry. Chalo Raghu jao

Ruksana: But...

Antara: Ruksana, ab wo Sorry Bol raha hai na. chalo ab Gussa chodo nd go wid him. We'll wait for u in d Parking. ok.

Ruksana: ok.

She said nd Antara closes d Lift Door. As soon as Antara closes d Lift Door Ruksana gets Furious on Machmach

Ruksana: Wat d Hell! Maine kab kaha ki mujhe Ice-cream khani hai.

Machmach: U'll cum to know Soon.

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Raghu nd Antara were alone inside d Lift really wondering about wat dey should talk. Antara thought of apologizing to him dat tym for her last nite rude behaviour. But before she could say anything d lights of Lift started Fluctuating nd Lift Stops wid a thunder. Dere was a complete Darkness inside d Lift nd without any Second Thought Antara hugged Raghu tight hiding her face in his chest.

Raghu couldn't able to understand first wat happen all of a sudden but den hugged her back. he knows dat Antara has a Phobia From Dark nd datsy she has hugged him nd he felt happy also by holding her in his Arms. He held her more close to him to make her feel better, to make her Feel safe.

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Ruksana: Wat? Tumne Lift me Power Cut karaya hai

Machmach: ya.

Ruksana: But y?

Machmach: tumhi ne to bola tha dat we have to Do sumthing due to which dey can get sumtym alone so...

Ruksana: So tumne Power cut kara diya.

Machmach: Ya. See like dis dey'll get sumtym alone nd can talk.

Ruksana: Wanted

Machmach: Wat? Who Wanted?

Ruksana: I mean yeh to "Wanted" movie ka scene hai. U had stolen from it. Machmach cant u think anything of ur own?

Machmach: Ruksana kaam kar raha hai na. Kafi hai. nd waise bhi its just a matter of 15-20 mins.

Suddeny Machmach gets a call from sumone after which he got tensed

Ruksana: Wat happen?

Machmach: Gadbad ho gayi

Ruksana: nw wat?

Machmach: Wo power cut actual me hua hai. I mean it was not acc to my plan nd dere was sum technical fault Lift will take atleast 45 mins. to resume?

Ruksana: WAT?????

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Inside d Lift Antara was still hugging Raghu, Shivering due to Fear of Darkness. She was clutching his collar tight. She don't know y did she hugged him nd she don't want to think about it also rite nw. Rite ne in dis moment she felt herself safe in his Arms. It feels like she always belongs to here only. D warmth of his embrace makes her feel complete. Raghu was patting her back to make her calm. He slowly wanted to draw her back from his embrace but she again hugged him tight not letting him go.

Antara: Raghu Please. Let me be like dis. u knw na m scared of Dark. wat if...

Raghu: Ssshhh Antara. Dnt be scared of anything. Main hoon na tumhare saath. Kuch nahi hoga.

As he completed his sentence Antara slowly draws her face back from his chest to look at him, while her hand were still rested on his shoulders nd his hands were around her waist. Though dere was no light in d Lift but yet she can see his face, she can see his eyes full of concern nd Love. d Love which has only increased in dese 5 years. She can see it in dat Darkness also. Raghu too looks into her eyes, where he found d Glipmse of her Love again. Yes after so many days he was seeing d glimpse of dere Love in her eyes again. D way she hugged him dat tym makes him feel special, makes him feel good dat she still trust him sumwhere. She still considers dat she can rely on him wenever she gets scared or feel alone.

Raghu slowly tucks d strands of her hair behind her hair nd cupped her face between his hands. He leans closer to her nd slowly whispers in her ears

Raghu: Antara u dnt have to afraid of anything until m wid u. I'll be here for u nw nd forever nd will never leave u alone. Whether it will be in Darkness or any other difficulty. I dnt knw wat will happen tomorrow, I dnt know dat u'll ever able to forget d things happened in our past or not but until u r wid me I'll never let u be alone. I'll never leave u alone, i'll always wid u. Trust me I'll be dere for u.

Antara gets lost in his words. He loved her, yes he loved her more den before. It was clearly seen in his eyes. Even a stone can melt seeing dis much love den y she's not able to open d Doors of her heart once again for him. y its being difficult for her? Drop of tears has flown from her eyes. Raghu slowly wiped wid his thumbs nd nodded his head in no Gesturing "dnt cry".

He leans more closer to her nd places a kiss on her Forehead. Antara closed her eyes wen she feel his Lips touching her skin. At dat moment she has forgetten everything. He den slowly kisses her eyes wiping away d tears formed over dere nd den finally he looked at her luscious Pink Lips. He couldn't resist himself from not feeling dem. he bends down towards her lips. She can feel her warm breath on her lips. Her mind was asking her to stop all dis right here, It's not right but her heart refused to listen to her mind. Her heart was just wanting to save dat moment between dem. nd den d moment came wen finally his lips touched hers making both of dem feel complete nd contended. D moment which has brought dem closer nd confessed dere Long lost Love for each other without any words.

so finally they again start fallen in love

Finally, Raghu nd Antara in immense nd passionate luv again. Hayye d last part of ur update jst took my breathe away. First intense scene in rain nd nw in d lift.
Even babaji is wid Muchmuch nd Ruksana in their mission. Muchmuch hd planned fr 15 mins bt babaji extended it to 45 mins.😆
Ruksana surely knows how to manipulate people. 😉
D way Ruksana wakes up Muchmuch frm his sleep nd the way he reacts, he's really JORU KA GULAAM.🤣

Eagerly waiting fr d nxt part.
Jaldi jaldi update karo.😃

Woww . Super . Thank you for lovely , very nice update 😊

So finally they r falling again in love..

omg stauck in the lisft i had a feeling that this will happen omg