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Hi all,

I know i know u all have been waiting and asking for update for some time now but due to some personal stuff i was unable to write the chapter and it took longer for me to finish it...but hey better late than never, right??😆😆😆😆

I'm feeling extremely proud to inform you all that this story has completed a whole year, a very big thanks to all of you for supporting me and my story in this wonderful journey. I really loved writing this story, it's my first story, so obviously it's very close to my heart.

I hope you all will keep showering this love in the future too...🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Now without any further delay, here's the chapter...Hope you all like and enjoy reading it.

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Credit : Bhavini Shah

Recap

As Jodha was not paying attention and was busy in her thoughts she bumped into him and the keys fell from her hand, "I'm sorry" she mumbled and bent down to pick up the keys without noticing who she bumped into.

Jalaal smiled reminiscing their first meeting and whispered "It's okay Jaan, it's not the first time."

Hearing him Jodha quickly stood up and looked at him with her mouth open and frantically turned her head left and right to see if someone was around and then looked back at him grinning.

"I was on my to your class only...go give the keys back and come" saying this Jalaal moved towards her class not wanting to stay there too long and move before anyone sees them.

Jodha returned the keys and headed back to her class where Jalaal was telling the class that they can stay in the lab all day and work on their projects and he will help when needed. Soon they all headed towards the lab.

Chapter 30

Jodha was sitting lost in her dreamland reminiscing the time spent with Jalaal in school. She started blushing and smiling to herself. She closed her eyes and flashes of Jalaal's smirk came in front as he brushed his long and slender fingers on her hand, making her gasp slightly with shock. Suddenly she opened her eyes and hit her head with her palm and started smiling goofily remembering how she had frantically looked around the room instead of enjoying the feel of his sweet touch. She shook her head reprimanding herself.

'He is always careful and knows when and what he is doing'... thought Jodha. 'When he was allotting the computer to everyone how smartly he gave me the computer which was a bit away from everyone else's. I didn't even realize then that he was doing that on purpose, but now when I think about it, I'm sure it was preplanned. Also, the way he went to everyone else first to help them with their problems and came to me last was also his plan I think, so he could sit longer with me and...' she smiled shyly looking at her hand.

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Jalaal's condition was not much different than Jodha...he too was lost in Jodha's memories while involuntarily staring at his phone every few seconds that was in front of him in silent mode. 'She is so shy...not even once during the whole day did she looked me in the eye...every time I looked at her she turned her eyes down and when I was not looking at her she was busy staring at me...what am I going to do with her...' he thought and shook his head smiling. 'And the way she panicked and started looking around frantically when I touched her hand...Oh my God that was hilarious' he laughed out loud remembering her expressions. 'Ohhh, how I wish I could meet her alone...no, actually I do want to meet her alone so she doesn't panic and I can enjoy her company...but where can I meet her alone?? How can I meet her alone???' He started brainstorming different possibilities...'Should I call her somewhere out to meet me?? But what if someone sees us...she can get in trouble or rather our future can get in trouble!! No way, that's too risky. We really have to think before doing any such thing. But then what to do?? Meeting outside is not a possible option...we already tried the school and meeting there alone is out of the question and in tuition also others are there...what to do??' he sadly wondered.

And before he could explore any further, his eyes caught the flashing light on his phone which brought him out of his thoughts spreading a big smile on his face. He quickly glanced at the flashing name and switched his mobile off while simultaneously grabbing the landline to dial Jodha's number.

"Why did you make me come to school?? I told you I will get trapped in questions... remember how Kohli Sir was asking me so many questions in the morning?? And, where were you?? Why exactly were you late?? If you hadn't arrived when you did and replied to him...what would have I said to him??" Jodha bombarded Jalaal with so many questions without giving him a chance to say anything.

"Arre ruko ruko ruko ... ab main kuch boluin?? (Hey, wait wait wait...now, can I say something??) Jalaal interrupted.

"Haan to bolo na maine kab mana kiya?? Aap hi kuch bol nahi rahe ho!!" (Yes, so speak, when did I stop you?? It's you who's not saying anything!!) Jodha replied defensively.

"Tum mujhe kuch bolne ka mauka dogi tabhi to main kuch bolunga!" (If you give me a chance, only then I can speak up!!) Jalaal replied while chuckling.

"Acha bolo!" (Okay, speak up then... you got your chance now!) Jodha pouted and petulantly replied.

Jalaal chuckled at her tone and then he began in a serious tone "I already told you why I wanted you to come to school... I told you how much I wanted to see you and didn't wanna wait another day." He paused and then in a sad tone continued "We have so less days left... I want to see you as much as possible before leaving".

Hearing him Jodha also became sad and asked with tears forming in her eyes "How many days?? Did your tickets arrive???"

"Yes they arrived...25 days left".

"That's it!!!" whispered Jodha sadly as the tears in her eyes made their path down her cheeks.

Next couple of minutes both stayed silent...both were trying to control their emotions.

'I don't want her to be sad... I won't let her feel sad. That's what I had decided so that's what I will do' Jalaal thought, while controlling his emotions and keeping his sorrow aside, he asked Jodha in hopes of distracting her "Jaan, what happened to you in school today??"

"What happened to me??" Jodha confusingly asked.

"You KNOW what I'm talking about...you were royally ignoring me, and pretending like I'm not even there!!" Jalaal complained.

"What??!!" exclaimed Jodha in shock. "When did I do that?? All day I was with you...even though, neither I had any idea about spending the entire day with you in lab nor was I ready for it, but when exactly did I ignore you??" Jodha snapped back at him.

"Oh yeah, I forgot you were busy all day talking to me, right??" Jalaal sarcastically asked.

"Oh, that" whispered Jodha realizing what he was indicating at. "There were others around, what could I say in front of them??" Jodha tried to explain her point.

"Hmm... so that means you won't talk to me at all?? Coz there's always someone around us..." Jalal asked frustratingly.

"I didn't say that..."

"Oh, then you want us to meet alone??" Jalaal asked mischievously.

"Yes" Jodha replied in the flow, but as soon as she realized what it means, she continued in hesitated but panicked tone "Noo.. no... I mean... I... I..." She sighed aloud and whispered "I don't know what I mean..." She staggered nervously.

Jalaal smirked after hearing her staggering nervous tone and asked "Why do you feel so shy from me??"

"Huh...what do you mean??" Jodha asked in confusion.

"You can tell me how you feel without thinking twice, you are mine and I'm yours, you don't have to hide your feelings from me, I want you to tell me what's in your heart." Jalal replied calmly and tried to make her understand, that he will always standby for her and she doesn't need to be overly conscious about others all the time. "You don't need to worry about anything, leave it to me, okay??" Jalaal assured.

"Okay" Jodha replied with a grin.

"Hmmm so now let's think about how we can meet alone...we both want that, right??" Jalaal asked teasingly.

Thinking Jalaal is being serious Jodha replied "How can we meet alone??? Where will we meet alone??? I cannot come out anywhere to meet and it's not possible in school either and during tuition also others are there."

Jalaal smiled happily thinking 'I was just teasing, but finally she said how she really feels. She also wants to meet me alone.' Then he said to Jodha "I know all this but what's our option then??? How can we meet alone??"

"Uhhh, I don't know!! Why are you asking me...didn't you say I shouldn't worry about anything and leave everything on you, so now you figure it out." Jodha challenged him.

"Well okay then, I'll figure something out. But right now you answer a very important question."

"What?"

"When I come tomorrow will you look at me??" He asked with hope but then with irritation he added "Or will you ignore me and look everywhere else but me??"

Jodha giggled hearing his irritated tone and lovingly replied "I will look at you...happy??"

"You sure, right???" Jalaal ecstatically replied.

"Yes, yes I'm sure!!"

"Okay good. And what will you wear tomorrow??" Suddenly out the blue Jalaal asked.

"What??" Jodha got surprised. "Uhh I don't know, I haven't thought about it" Jodha inadvertently replied.

"Should I tell you??" Jalaal asked.

"You?? You remember my clothes?? You notice my clothes??" Jodha asked astonished.

"Yeah so???" Jalaal asked as if this was a very normal thing.

"What do you mean so?? I'm just surprised...I didn't know you paid so much attention to me!! You make me feel so special."

"You ARE special, very special to me...you are my JAAN..." Jalaal lovingly replied.

"Okay tell me what do you want me to wear??" Jodha asked politely with a broad smile.

"Everything looks wonderful on you Jaan, but my very favorite is your black suit...you look extra gorgeous in that. I desire to see you in that tomorrow."

"Wow!! That's my favorite dress too" Jodha excitedly exclaimed.

"Really!! You will wear it then??"

"Yes of course I will. Anything else you want me to do??"

"This is good enough for now" Jalaal mischievously replied and smirked, thinking 'Now that I've found a way to meet you alone...rest I will do myself.'

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Standing in front of the mirror Jodha was untangling her hair. She was feeling a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Only 20 minutes left for Jalaal to reach.

Looking at her now untangled hair Jodha was contemplating 'Should I make a ponytail or a plait??' But before she could decide she heard the doorbell. She quickly decided to make a ponytail as she mumbled irritatedly to herself "Who's ringing the bell??" While wrapping her hair tie she glanced towards the doorway and suddenly her fingers halted in the middle. She froze seeing Jalaal at the door and the foremost thing that occurred to her mind was 'Did I take 20 minutes to decide my hairstyle??? No that can't be right!!' She looked up at the nearest wall clock and seeing the time she felt relieved 'Ahh...no it's only been 5 mins. But then how come he is here so early...' she thought as she walked towards the door to open it.

Jodha smilingly opened the door. Jalaal smiled back at her and stepped inside. Jodha turned around and walked towards the room and Jalaal followed. He couldn't help but admire her beautiful long silky straight waist length hair. Suddenly he felt the urge to run his fingers in her long tresses.

As they entered the room Jodha stepped aside so he could walk over to his usual sitting place. Jodha politely asked "Should I get your coffee???"

Jalaal sat on the couch and his eyes roamed on her from head to toe admiring her in his favorite black suit. He could see each and every curve of her in this body hugging dress.

Jodha smiled shyly seeing him gazing at her and started fidgeting with her fingers and rolling her dupatta in her fingers nervously.

Jalaal smiled and shook his head, seeing her nervous, then he asked in whispering tone "Is anyone home??"

Jodha, who was standing a bit away from him nodded her head in NO.

Jalaal smiled and forwarded his hand towards Jodha and nodding his head pointing to the couch next to him indicating Jodha to sit there.

Jodha hesitated for a few seconds as she felt like butterflies fluttering around in her stomach, but then she couldn't resist, so putting her hand in his she took the seat next to him.

Jalaal smiled widely seeing her taking his hand and coming to sit next to him, he felt extremely happy seeing this progress...he could see that she was still shy, but was trying hard to come out of her shell and this effort of her made him very happy. He covered her hand with his other hand and lovingly caressed her hand. Then he entwined her fingers with his.

Jodha loved the way he held her hand lovingly. She couldn't take her eyes off from their entwined fingers and kept staring.

Jalaal waited, but when she didn't look at him, he forwarded his other hand towards her chin and tilted her head up so he could make her look in his eyes. He wanted to see her each and every reaction, expression while feeling him close. She looked up at him and smiled.

It was the first time after confessing their feelings that they got a chance to be so close, hand in hand, sitting next to each other, looking lovingly in each other's eyes, admiring each other...it just felt bliss...pure bliss.

"So you found a way for us to meet alone??" Jodha asked breaking the silence.

Jalaal smiled, his eyes twinkled with mischief and he nodded his head in yes. "I'm a smart guy" Jalaal boasted.

Jodha giggled hearing his reply while nodding her head saying "I know."

Suddenly Jalaal moved his hand from her chin to her cheek and immediately Jodha stopped giggling. He caressed her cheek lovingly while Jodha just looked on, not knowing what he was gonna do next. Then Jalaal leaned a bit towards Jodha as if he was gonna kiss.

"Hmmm okay...when we meet next time I will show you what's between your nose and chin and then I'll kiss you there..."

Jodha moved back remembering his words from earlier and looked at him with widened eyes.

At first Jalaal was puzzled at her reaction but he soon deciphered the reason behind her reaction. As soon as he realized what was going on in her mind he untangled their fingers and forwarded his hand keeping it on her other cheek, now he was cupping her face with both of his hands. He asked softly "Do you trust me??"

Jodha nodded her head in a yes.

Jalaal smiled and leaned forward again and this time Jodha didn't move back at all. Jalaal kissed her forehead making Jodha smile and close her eyes in content.

Jalaal lingered a bit on her forehead while kissing, then moving back he noticed the contented smile on Jodha's face and her closed eyes. Seeing this he also felt content and whispered "I love you Jaan!"

Hearing him Jodha's smile grew wide but before she could reciprocate, the noise of the doorbell broke their stance making Jodha open her eyes and Jalaal remove his hands from Jodha's face. Jodha quickly stood up and went out of the room to open the door.

Throughout the class they kept stealing glances at each other whenever they could. After the class Jalaal left.

All the girls started discussing about the farewell party for Jalaal. When to do the party?? What to get for him?? Who will get the gift??? Who will get the food, etc etc.

After discussing for some time they decided to do the party on the last day of their class and in the mean time they can all think of what to gift him. They wanted to give him something which is useful enough and he could easily take it along as well. They all decided to keep the party a surprise for him.

As they were about to leave Jodha reminded them "The fees is due next class. Do remember to bring it." It was always Jodha who collected the fees from everyone and gave it to Jalaal.

After everyone left Jodha smiled to herself, remembering their closeness...she looked at her hand, remembering how lovingly he forwarded his hand and how happy he got when she kept her hand in his...how sweetly he was holding her hand and caressing it...she closed her eyes and could still feel his hand. She remembered seeing so much love in his eyes when he held her chin and made her look in his eyes. Then her hand automatically moved to her forehead, thinking about his kiss...their first kiss. Suddenly she laughed at herself remembering how she moved back when he had leaned towards her at first. Everything about that evening was very special for her, she kept replaying it all in her mind again and again...his hand holding, him cupping her face lovingly, kissing her forehead, saying I Love You...everything.

Jalaal was also very happy, he was also reminiscing everything that happened between them in the evening. He loved being so close to her, being able to touch her, hold her hand, say I Love You to her face to face. It all felt like a dream came true. 'I wish I could have hugged her too...then it would have been perfect...If only the others had come a few minutes later I would've gotten a chance to hug her' Jalaal thought disappointingly. 'Better luck next time... I will go early for the next class as well' he smirked at his own idea and his eyes had a mischievous glint.

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'Don't know what happened to him today??' Jodha wondered once everyone left after tuition. 'He was happy when he came...he gave me a dazzling smile when I opened the door for him, but don't know what happened later. I know he was disappointed when he entered the room and saw the girls already there even though he was a bit early but the girls decided to come earlier today and discuss about his farewell party and I couldn't say no. Still he was only disappointed then but by the time he left he was kinda upset. Hope I haven't done anything without realizing to upset him. God knows how I'm going to wait till tonight to talk to him.'

At Night on Phone

Jalaal called Jodha after getting her missed call.

"Hello" whispered Jodha.

"Hi"

'He still sounds upset...what's the matter with him??' Jodha thought. As she didn't wanna wait any longer she straight away asked "What happened?? You sound pretty upset...Actually, when you left in the evening, then also you seemed upset... Are you mad at me?? Did I do something??"

"First, you answer my question..." Jalaal said in impassive tone.

Hearing his impassive tone Jodha's heart skipped a beat in fear. "Hmmm" is all she could say.

"You and me, are we separate?? What's mine isn't yours??" Jalal said calmly but his deadly silent tone was threatening

"Wwwhhy are yyyou aaasking like thaaat??" Jodha stuttered in distress and confusion.

"Go and look under the sofa cushion where I was sitting."

"Huh! What's there??" Jodha asked confusingly.

"Just go and see" Jalaal firmly replied.

"Okay!" Jodha went and looked, she found some money there. She looked at it in confusion, while thinking where that money came from. As she walked back towards the phone, she realized it was the same money she had given him in the evening...the tuition fees she had collected from everyone. She picked up the phone and asked "Why did you leave the fees under the cushion??"

Jalaal felt even more irritated by her question. "So now you will pay me?? What's mine isn't yours??"

"But I've always paid you and it's not just mine, but everyone's fees..."

"There's no difference between earlier and now??" Jalaal asked cutting her in between.

"Yes there is, but..."

"No buts... I am not taking money from you. You keep it."

"But how can I keep it?? And why do I have to keep it?? I don't even need it...what will I do with so much money?? If someone caught me with it and asked where it came from, what will I say??" Jodha argued.

"What do mean? Can't you hide it somewhere, for emergency...you should have your own money, you might need it when I am not here for uhhh I don't know, anything, just...just keep it okay."

"But I..."

"Jodha, no buts. Anyway, I was thinking about giving you some cash before going, for emergency."Jalal declared firmly, his tone was much harsher than he intended.

"What emergency??" she asked and then sadly added "You called me Jodha, you really are mad at me..."

Hearing her sad tone Jalaal immediately realized that he went a bit overboard with his irritation...he softly said "Jaan, I'm not mad at you...I'm just irritated. I was looking forward for spending few minutes with you before everyone else comes but they were all already there when I reached and then on top of it, you gave me the money and I kinda lost it. Sorry Jaan, I'm not mad at you."

"Seeing others you were irritated, I get it, but I still don't understand what was the problem in taking the fees." Jodha nervously asked.

"Offo, I am not taking that money and you have to keep it...no more arguments" Jalaal concluded.

"Fine" she said to Jalaal and mumbled to herself 'like I have a choice here.'

"What??"

"Nothing"

"Ok forget all this, come here" Jalaal said extra sweetly.

Jodha shook her head and smiled. "You got mad at me for such a small thing and scared the heck out of me..." She complained softly

"Sorry... I didn't mean to scare you jaan...sorry!" He genuinely apologized.

"It's okay, don't worry..."

"Awww, you are so sweet...you forgave me so easily... I love you so much."

"I love you too" Jodha said and giggled.

Then they continued their nightly banter.

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ab mujhe raat din tumhara hi khayal hai

(day and night I think of you)

ab mujhe raat din tumhara hi khayal hain
(day and night I think of you)

kya kahu pyaar mein deewano jaisa haal hain
(what can I say I am going crazy in love)

deewano jaisa haal hain tumhara hi khayal hain
(am going crazy thinking about you)

Ho ho aa ha ha ha la la la la la la

ab mujhe raat din tumhara hi khayal hain
(day and night I think of you)

kya kahu pyaar mein deewano jaisa haal hain
(what can I say I am going crazy in love)

tum ko dekhe bina chain milta nahi
(If i don't see you I feel restless)

dil pe ab to koi zor chalta nahi
(can't get control of my heart)

jaadu hai kaisa dil ki lagi mein
(what kinda magic is this in love)

doob gaya hoon is bekhudi mein
(I've drowned in this restlessness)

Ho ho aa ha ha ha la la la la la la

ab mujhe raat din tumhara hi khayal hain
(day and night I think of you)

kya kahu pyaar mein deewano jaisa haal hain
(what can I say am I going crazy in love)

Har pal dhunde nazar tum ko hi jaaneman
(every moment my eyes keep looking for you darling)

hadd se badhne laga mera deewanapan
(my craziness is crossing the limits)

dil mein basa lu apna bana lu
(let me keep you in my heart let me make you mine)

ya phir nazar mein tumko chhupa luin

(or let me hide you in my eyes)

Ho ho aa ha ha ha la la la la la la

ab mujhe raat din tumhara hi khayal hain
(day and night I think of you)

kya kahu pyaar mein deewano jaisa haal hain
(what can I say I am going crazy in love)

deewano jaisa haal hain tumhara hi khayal hain
(am going crazy thinking about you)