Imperfect Love(completed)-Last short up on 30th may

Hi guys

Yeah it's me again. You all might be thinking why am I starting new topic. So the reason is I am starting a shot. It's just a random thought which came into my mind or better say in my dream ( how filmy na. I know I am being too filmy nowadays. Side effect of only watching movies in puja vacations and doing nothing. When I say nothing means NOTHING except the daily chores which can't be avoided. So pls gals bare with me.), so thought of penning ot down. I would be a short story of maybe 2-3 chapters. It's really a random thought. Maybe you all would have read or heard something similar to it. So basically it's not that unique. I posting the prologue. I will continue if and only if I got good response. The reason of adding if and only if condition is as follows -
1) It's a random stuff nothing unique.
2) My exams are knocking at my door.
3) It take me 4-5 hours to write a single update. ( yeah guys believe me )
So pls let me know before Thursday because after that my unit test then practical and then semester exam are in queue. So basically I would inactive from coming Monday to 20th of Dec.
Now stopping my blabbering, the prologue.


Prologue

The two souls who were unknown of each other but were meant to be together. They are related imperfectly. They met imperfectly. They fell in love imperfectly. Everything between them was imperfect except their love. Yes it's named as imperfect love, not because their love was imperfect because love can never be imperfect if it's true love. And moreover love between Arjun and Arohi can never be imperfect.

Shot 1
Shot 2
Shot 3
Shot 4
Last Shot

Shot 4

He was working on his story but couldn't concentrate on it because Arohi's thoughts were not leaving his mind. He was restless.
"Why am I being restless? Why nowadays my thoughts always revolve around her? Why couldn't I concentrate on the thing which I love most i.e writing. Am I falling in love with her. But isn't imperfect to fall in love with your Bhabhi?"he thought.

"Would be Bhabhi. And by the way you are speaking her words." answered his heart.

"But how can I fall in love with her. I am her Devar."

" That you are asking Mr Writer who always believe in the idea that love can happen anywhere and with anyone like your parents."answered his heart.

" But it may be attraction or infatuation."

" You think so. Then I have to tell you that I don't think so."answered his heart again.

"Shut up"he shouted in frustration.

" I need to talk to Dad. Only he can help me."said Arjun to himself and call his dad.

When it was ringing he realised that it is 7:30 am that means it may be around 3 am in London. He was about to cut the call when his dad received it.

" I am sorry dad. I didn't realised. I will call you later. You please go to sleep."he said looking at him.

" It's ok son. Now tell me why did you call me."he said getting up from the bed and walking into living room.

" Dad I am a total mess. I don't know what to do. Pls help me out of it."

He looked at his son who was looking really tensed. He has understood it then only when he called at this odd hour. Something is bothering him and it is really big.

" Whom you want to talk Arjun? Do you want to talk to your Dad or your friend." D.k asked him.
He looked at his Dad. How well he understood him. But for now he want genuine help.
" I want to talk to my Dad who is my friend also."

" That's difficult you know na. But I will try."

" Dad I don't know how to start. It's like... I am...I mean I am... I wanna..."he fumbled with words.

" Are you in love Arjun?"asked D.K cutting him.

" Aapko kaise pata?"asked Arjun amusingly.

" Iska matlab I am right. Main tera baap hoon Gadhe."replied he chuckling.

He kind of blushed hearing it.

" Kaun hai woh?"

" Dad it's kind of serious. She is umm... Woh..."

He looked at his son's fumbling figure. It didn't took him another second to guess the girl.

" Is she Arohi?"asked he seriously.

He just nodded his head.

D.K was not shocked because he know that Arjun liked her. The father in him want to say' Are you freaking out of your mind' but he stopped himself because now his Son want not just his father but also a friend.
" You know na it's really serious."

He nodded his head.

"Aage kya socha hai tune."

" I don't know Dad. "

" Don't tell me Arjun that you are planning to not tell her."

" It will ruin everything Dad. Vansh is my brother and she is my friend. I couldn't spoil my relationship with them. Moreover I couldn't spoil your relation with Rudra uncle. "

" That doesn't mean that you will not tell her. You can't cheat her. Hell you can't cheat everyone. Moreover I couldn't see my son living in guilt for the rest of his life for not confessing the girl he love."

" But Dad what if it's just attraction or infatuation."

" It's not"he replied confidently.

He was stunned to hear that. When his heart and his Dad are saying then why can't he just accept that. Why I am in denial. It's strange one time I am saying I am in love and another time I am wondering whether it is really love or just attraction.

" But Dad she loves Vansh and is marrying him. And what if she started hating me and avoids me. What if she doesn't want to see my face in her whole life. What if she started thinking I am trying my chance with her because I know the fact that Vansh do not love her. "

" Will her these actions lessen your love for her? Will you also start behaving with her the same way if she started behaving the way you are mentioning after hearing your confession."

He was tongue-tied.

" Answer me Arjun will this lessen your love for her?"

" NO "replied Arjun confidently looking directly into his father's eyes.

" Then go and tell her."

" Thank you Dad. You are just awesome."

" Now let me sleep."said D.K

He was about to cut the call when Arjun's voice stopped him.

" Dad hamesha Ki tarah aap mujhe nahi bolenge that Arjun never hurt that girl."said Arjun.

" Nahi "he replied instantly.
Arjun was amazed.
" Because this time it's not any pass by affair and the girl we are talking about is the girl you love and I know, our son will never hurt her even in dream."

" I love you Dad. I love you both.".

D.K cut the call, keeping aside his tablet he covered his face with his hand and sighed. He removed his hand felling someone's hand on his shoulder.

" Whose call was it?"asked Savita sitting beside him.

" Arjun's"

" Is everything fine."

" No "
" He is in love with Arohi. Aur mujhe darr hai Ki kahin hamare betey ka dil na toot jaye."he said looking at her helplessly.

" Sab theek Ho jayega D.K. Don't worry."she said resting her head on his shoulder.
She was shocked hearing this. She wanted to react. But she didn't panicked. She could not afford to do that. She has to be strong for her son and her husband.

He wrapped his hand around her.
" You know uski ankhon mein Arohi ke liye wahi pyar tha Jo meri ankhon Mein tumhare liye hai. It is not like his previous relationship. He has the same nervousness, the same helplessness, the same worries like me when I realized I was in love with you. Isliye darr raha hoon kyunki mujhe pata Ki if you would have not accepted my love to main toot jaata. Aur main hamare betey ko toote huay nahi dekh sakta."he said looking at her.

" Jaise main aapko mil gayi waise hi use bhi uska pyar mil jayega. Aakhir hai to aapka hi beta na."she assured him.

" Haan aakhir hain to HUMARA hi beta."he said kissing her forehead, complementing her for being strong.

*******

" Hey in all these days I didn't asked you what are you writing?"she asked moving in his room and picking one of the book of his collection.

He came behind her and caged her between his body and the study table. His breath was falling on side of her neck evoking a weird kind of feeling within her stomach. He took his own sweet time to take out a book from upper shelf just to savour his effect on her. Her heartbeat did a flick when his upper arm rubbed hers while searching the book. She wanted to move but her leg seems glued to the floor. He took the book from her hand and put the book which he took out from shelf and whispered in her ear huskily giving goosebumps all over body.
" Read this one you will like it."
Saying this he moved back smirking freeing her. She put her hand on her heart to stop the erratic heartbeats. Before she could calm herself down he questioned her.

" Kissi kaam se aaya thi."

" Haan...woh.. Main pooch na chahti thi Ki agar tum shaam ko free Ho to mere saath mere school reunion party Mein chaloge."she said turning around.

" You want me to come with you."asked Arjun directly looking into her eyes.

" Ye...es "she replied hesitantly.

" Is there any dress code."

She nodded negatively and taking the book exited his room.

She entered her room and closed the door leaning her back on the door and calmed herself.
" Today something was different. He was behaving differently. What was the look in his eyes and why the hell my body was reacting in weird ways. And my heartbeats isn't suppose to be 60-100 beats per minute then why it fells like it is beating 120 beats per minute.

He was on his balcony talking to his dad. He enter his room only to see his center of attraction facing her back to him dressed in a simple royal blue saree with peach colour border covered with golden bead work
"Has she decided to kill me today"he thought in his mind seeing her backless golden blouse which was held together by a single string.

Sensing him she turned around and found him in a white shirt and blue denim looking handsomely hot.

Breaking from the trance which they have casted upon each other. They exited his room. On the way downstairs they met Vansh.

" Are you guys going anywhere?"asked Vansh

" We are going the Arohi's school reunion party."answered Arjun.

" Oh I thought we will go together."said Vansh looking at Arohi.

" I thought you will not attend the reunion because you seems to be busy."

Arjun was stunned to hear that she didn't asked Vansh but why. Her first preference should be Vansh. Was he missing something whereas Arohi have some other feeling. She intentionally didn't ask Vansh. She doesn't feel like going with him. It was weird but she like being with Arjun. She like spending time with him. She feel free with him.

" You can join us."said Arjun.

" No you guys carry on. I have a video conference so I will join you directly there."replied Vansh.

They sat in the car and drove away. There was complete silence in the car but in his mind there was a lot of question.
Why did she do that? Does she too felt what I am feeling or I am just reading too much.

She was having her juice and cursing those girls who were surrounding him and ogling at him openly in the name taking his autograph and claiming to be his biggest fan.

" Haan mujhe pata hai Ki he is a writer that doesn't mean that Ki sab us se chipkali Ki tarah chipki rahengi. Aur use bhi dekho kaise batisi dikha ke sab ko autograph de raha hai. Usey to yaad bhi nahi Ki woh yahan mere saath aaya hai. Harkatein to writer Ki tarah nahi lag rahi hai. Bada aaya writer kahin ka."

" He is not just a writer"

Someone voice stopped her blabbering. She turned around to see Shefali standing.

" He is not just a writer. He is a very handsome writer."

She was shocked would be an understatement. Did Shefali just now PRAISED a boy's look. No she doesn't said that. Oh my God this has to be the talk of the town that someone's or to be more precise a man charm made Shefali praise him.

" Stop looking at me like I have done a crime."said Shefali getting embarrassed by her friend constant stare.

" No you didn't done a crime. It's just that not everyday I got to see that Shefali was flabbergasted by someone's look."

" oh stop exaggerating things Arohi. I just said what I felt. He indeed is very handsome and has a charm that can make anyone...you know"she said kind of blushing.

" Did you just blushed? Oh my God I thought you don't know how to blush."

" Stop that. And yes I can blush. It's just that till now I didn't get someone who can make me blush. But now..."she said winking at her and gestured Arohi to introduce her to him.

Arohi introduced Shefali to Arjun and they both started talking like they are long-lost friend. Arohi was feeling uncomfortable so she left them alone.

" Ladies and Gentlemen may I have your attention please."announced the host.

" Thank you everyone for being here. We all had a wonderful trip down memory lane on seeing each other here. But today we have a special guest whose presence adorns this party. I would like you all to welcome the very talented writer whose last book was best seller in the world Mr. Arjun Singhania. It's our pleasure to have him in between of us."

Everyone clapped and Arjun responded to everyone.

" Well thank you guys for your welcome, despite knowing that I am an uninvited guest here."he said jokingly. Everyone laughed.

" Arjun Sir I read that you are a good singer. Pls it's a request sing something for us."said a girl.

" Oh no no I don't sing."

" I also read that you sing very good but only sing for someone special. Last time you sang for your mother. Pls sing today for us."said another girl.

" Sorry guys I am a writer and that is what I do good not singing."

Everyone's face fell down.

" Last time you sang for your mother. This time sing for the girl you love."whispered Shefali in his ear.

He looked at her and she smirked looking at Arohi. How did she know that?
" How did you?"asked Arjun shockingly.

" That means I was right."

He stared at her amazingly. What is this girl. She just disclosed his biggest secret that too to him.
" Now don't look at me and sing because if you keeping looking at me like that then I will get burned with the jealousy YOUR LOVE is showering on me since I started talking to you. I can't believe my best friend is being jealous of me."

He was still looking at her. He felt good when she called Arohi as his love He turned his gaze towards Arohi hearing Shefali's word and indeed she was being jealous seeing him with Shefali. Does that mean...

" Chalo ab use woh feel karwate hain Jo actually Mein use karna chahiye instead of jealousy."she said handling him the guitar.

This exchange of words didn't get unnoticed by Arohi. She felt hell insecure when Shefali whispered something in Arjun's ear and he instantly got ready to sing.
" When everyone told he refused but when Shefali asked to sing he agreed."she said irritatingly.
He took the guitar and sat on a chair after adjusting the mike to his level.

" Ok guys as you know I sing only for someone special so today also I am singing for someone special."he said looking at Arohi.

She started feeling self-conscious with his constant gaze. Suddenly floor seems more fascinating for her in between all the things and people in the party. He chuckled at her antics. He closed his remembering her smiling face during their visit to the fair while playing guitar. Automatically a beautiful smile adorns his face and he started singing.


Hua hai aaj pehli baar
Jo aise muskuraya hoon
Tumhe dekha toh jaana ye
Ke kyun duniya mein aaya hoon (x2)

Ye jaan lekar ke jaa meri
Tumhe jeene main aaya hoon
Main tumse ishq karne ki
Ijaazat Rab se laaya hoon

He opened his eyes and looked at her lovingly playing the tune and sang the next line adoring her beauty.


Zameen se aasmaan tak hum
Dhoondh aaye jahaan saara
Banaa paaya nahi ab tak
Khuda tumse koi pyaara (x2)

Baaton mein teri hain badmashiyan
Sab bewajah ki hain taarifiyaan

Sanged Shefali smiling giving him company. He smiled and looked at her responding her and sang the next line looking towards her behaving like a true gentleman. But diverted his gaze towards Arohi in last line.
.
Main likh doon aasmaan par ye
Ke padh lega jahaan saara
Huaa na hoga ab koi
Yahan hum do sa dobara

Main duniya bhar ki taarifein
Tere sajde mein laaya hoon
Main tumse ishq karne ki
Ijaazat Rab se laaya hoon
(Rab se laaya hoon.. Rab se laaya hoon..)

Tu hai jo rubaru mere
Bada mehfooz rehta hoon
Tere milne ka shukrana
Khuda se roz karta hoon (x2)

Humko pata hai yeh nadaniyaan hain
Aawara dil ki hai aawariyan
Sang Shefali.

Yeh dil pagal bana baitha
Isey ab tu hi samjha de
Dikhe tujhme meri duniya
Meri duniya tu banja re
He sang conveying the message he wanted to convey.

Hoon khushkismat jo kismat se
Tumhe aise main paaya hoon
Main tumse ishq karne ki
Ijaazat Rab se laaya hoon.
[Movie : Sanam Re]

Sound of claps echoed in the whole room. He smiled to return their gesture. He was surrounded with the people but his eyes were searching for its mate but couldn't find it anywhere.

She moved out of the room. Because being in the room where his eyes was constantly on hers was something which she doesn't want for now. She felt a different kind of uneasiness in her whole body due to extra pumping of heart. She try to calm herself down by taking deep breath but nothing was happening.

"Was that song dedicated to me? What does he mean? Does he...? Or am I reading too much? Everything is so confusing. If it's not like that then what was that which I saw in his eyes. No it can't be... "[/B]

Her thoughts were broken when someone put his hand on her shoulder.

" Arjun "said she turning around only to find Vansh standing there.
" Oh I am sorry. I thought..."

" Everything fine Arohi."

She nodded and left with him to the party.

Vansh looked at Arohi who was standing with Shefali. He then looked at Arjun who was standing beside him and yet his concentration was fixed at just one person. Is he missing something? Or had he missed something?

*******

Arjun Arohi and Shefali was walking towards his car to leave the party. Vansh had gone earlier because something important came up. Arohi was about to seat in passenger seat when Shefali stopped her.

" Arohi do you mind if I seat here."

She wanted to scream yes I do mind but she just nodded in denial and moved to seat in back. She herself don't know why she was feeling insecure with her own best friend but for now she neither wants to acknowledge these insecurities nor she wants answers of all the question going in her mind because somewhere she was afraid of the answers.

" So what are you writing nowadays.asked Shefali.

" A story "he replied smilingly.

" Oh thank you so much to tell me that you are writing a story. Mujhe to pata hi nahi tha."she said smacking his hand playfully.

Arohi's eyes widened seeing that.

" I want to ask what is the genre."

" Love story "he replied.

" Par is se pehle to tumne kabhi kuch romantic nahi likha hai.

" Is se pehle mujhe pyaar bhi to nahi Hua."he said looking in her eyes through rear view mirror.

" Oh so you are in love. Who is that lucky girl."

" Arohi ..."he said looking in her eyes through the mirror.
She was stunned that was too direct.
" Arohi pls tell your friend to let me drive because I have responsibility of getting two beautiful girl home safe and sound.he said bending the words.

Shefali smacked his hand playfully and whispered"that was so close".
" Ok I will keep quiet if you tell me the synopsis of your LOVE story."

" Synopsis is not possible because it's not complete. I am still working on it. It's a love story in which a man falls in love with a forbidden girl. He arrived at a place and there he found this girl who was most beautiful girl he had ever meet not just from face but from heart also. From beginning he has known that she was forbidden but yet he couldn't stop himself from falling for that amazing girl. He wanted to tell his feelings to her but scared of loosing her."he said looking into Arohi's eyes.

" So main protagonist of this story is this man."

" No. It was,is and will always be the forbidden girl. It's her story. Everything depends on her. Because she is one who is forbidden."he said looking at Shefali but glance at her once when he said everything depends on her.

He stopped the car in front of Shefali's house. She bid bye to Arohi. Arjun was about to start the car when Shefali's voice stopped him.

" Arjun will you not walk me to the door."

" Aur kya tera ghar to aa hi Gaya hai."replied Arohi instantly.

" Why not it's my pleasure to steal this few moments from a beautiful girl like you."said Arjun like a true gentleman.

Shefali smiled and Arohi murmured flirter under her breath.

Arjun came out of the car and started walking with her.

" Is she still looking at us."asked Shefali.

" Who?"

" Dumbo. Your love or to be more precise my best friend who is now hell jealous with me."

He turned around and looked at her who was looking at them with a kind of pissed off expression.

" Arjun never give up on her. I know she can be hard sometimes but I request you never ever give up on her. She needs you and if I am not wrong she also has soft corner for you. Sorry to say but Vansh doesn't deserve someone like her. He is an asshole and deserved to be kicked on his ass and believe me if I got chance than I would be the first person to do that. I wanna beat him black blue and then strangle him. I hate him that much."

" Hold your horses girl."said Arjun chuckling.

" Sorry but not sorry. I know he is your brother but he is a complete jerk and I can go on 'praising' him and telling you about my feeling for him but now I have something important to say. Look Arjun I know more or less you have idea that Vansh doesn't love Arohi and Arohi claim that she is in love but you and me very well know that's not love. For me it just teenage attraction of having perfect person as life partner for perfect life. Just help her to realise the real love. And I assure that you will not regret it because she gives everything she can, to the person she loves."

" Why do you trust me so much with Arohi. You have just met me. I may be someone like Vansh."

" I know you aren't. I have seen your love for Arohi in just few hours. Moreover about your character I have done my research about you. So I am satisfied. And before you ask how I came to know about you then let me tell you that may be we have met today for the first time but Arohi keep on talking about you since you and she has became friends. I sensed her liking towards you so I researched. But Arjun never ever break my trust because I trusted you with my best friend else you have to face my wrath and that's not good."

Arjun hugged her and said" I will never break your trust. Believe me."

" Now leave me because I don't think she can bear more jealousy game."

Arjun left her and turned to go when he again called Shefali hugged her tight and said" Thank you so much.".

She just nodded and wished " Good night"

Arjun walked to the car and saw Arohi sitting grumpily.

" Why are you sitting there. Come in front."

" Because this is my seat."she replied non-interestingly.

" I am not your driver mam so pls come in front.".

She didn't said anything and silently came in front.

" Is everything ok Arohi."asked Arjun starting the car.

Arohi want to scream" No I am not ok. When you guys were openly flirting and hugging each other. How can I be fine?"
But she said irritatingly" Why does it matter to you. You just go and openly flirt with my best friend.

[B]" I was not flirting. We were just talking."

" Do you 'TALK' like this with every girl."she said mockingly

" No only with someone special."he said bending closer to her and looking directly in her eyes giving her Goosebumps.

She shifted her gaze outside the window.

Rest of the journey went in silence. He stopped the car in front of her house. She stepped down and started to move towards her house when Arjun voice stopped her.

" Let me walk you to the door."

" No "she said and started walking.

He didn't listen to her and started walking with her.

" Arohi are you jealous of Shefali."

" N...No."

" Ok but in case you are then you don't have to be. She is just a good friend even good friend than you."She frowned hearing that.
" You was,are and will never my friend because you was, are and will always more than..."

" always more than..."asked Arohi desperately.

" You know it. Even if you don't I am there na."

Her heart wanted to argue with him to complete his sentence but brain was stopping her .

They reached at her door and was about to enter when he held her hand.

" Arohi ek cheez Jo Maine Shefali ko nahi batayi about my story Ki us forbidden girl ka decision kuch bhi Ho the man will always support her. Even if she rejects him she will always find him beside her ,supporting her whenever she needs him. Anything will never affect their friendship."
With that he kissed her cheeks lingering his lips little more on her cheeks and whispered a good night. He turned and walk towards his car. She was glued to that place and didn't know what to do. All this was noticed by a person who was standing on the terrace of the neighbour house.

Coming out of the trance she ran into her room and closed the door. She walk towards the mirror and touch the place where he has kissed. Shiver ran down her spine remembering the feel of his lips on her cheeks. The feel was overwhelming for her. She couldn't help herself from blushing. She was brought back by the ringing of her phone.

She saw it was Shefali's call. Everything came back in her mind. Shefali's compliment, her blushing everything. She suddenly felt low.

" Did you reached?"asked Shefali.

" Yes"

" Did Arjun said anything."

His name suddenly brought everything which she was feeling few minutes ago. She started blushing hard. Thank God she was on phone else Shefali would definitely know something has happened between them seeing her red tomato like cheeks.

" Arohi are you there?"asked Shefali not getting any reply from other end.

" Hmmm. Shefali I want to ask do you like Arjun?"

She knows this question was coming. She answered " If I like him will it affect you."

" N...No"she replied stammering

" Dumbo. It should affect you. And for god sake now don't ask me why. Ask this from yourself. And now moving to your question yeah I like him but just as a friend nothing more than that. Moreover Arjun is already head over heels in love with someone else and you know her more than anyone Arohi. It's late and you should sleep. Good night girl.

Arohi laid herself on the bed thinking about while day event. She doesn't know when she fell into the slumber.

P.S :- One more chapter and the story ends. Pls guys comment either in appreciating way or criticizing manner. It will help me to improve.

Hi guys
I know I am late. But they say na ' Better late than never '.
Well my this update is for a naughty(as she say) but sweet as candy child who is waiting for her gift since Christmas. Thank you sickforbarun for your tags. I loved it.

Shot 1

Her eyes wandered in the whole party and came to halt at a person. Oops the Perfect person. No she is not being sarcastic neither she is complaining. It's just a comment in positive manner. Yes he indeed is the most perfect person she has came across. The way he stands, the way he talk, the way he walk, the way he dance. In short he is perfect, whether it's business or personal life. He can even give competition to the Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan. Her thought was broken by voice of Shefali.

" Do you really think he loves you ? asked Shefali standing beside her and looking at him.

She just turn towards her and gave her a faint smile.

" You can't run away from this question Arohi. You need to be truthful...at least to yourself." She said the last sentence sympathetically.

" I never lied to anyone not even myself."replied Arohi looking into her eyes.

"Yes that's why you think that he loves you."replied Shefali sarcastically.

"I don't think I know... that he don't love me."replied Arohi smiling faintly.

This shocked Shefali to the core. She knows and yet she is marrying her. She can't let her do this and definitely not when truth is in front of her.

"Then why the hell are you marrying him" asked Shefali coming out of the shock.

"Because I love him." she replied sternly.

Such a simple sentence but holds the intensity to shut anyone. So nothing new happened to Shefali. She was spellbound hearing this.

" And why is he marrying you?" asked Shefali.

" Because he can be a perfect son and businesses man. Though he already is."

"Don't do this Arohi. He is not perfect for you.said Shefali helplessly.

" No he is perfect. I am the one who is imperfect between us.saying this she moved to the garden to have fresh air or better say to hide her inner turmoil from Shefali.

The lump in her throat was not letting her breathe normally. And her heavy breath was not helping her in controlling her tear which she was holding since evening. She turned around and her eyes fell on him who was attending his guest like a perfect host. And her tears made their way from her eyes to her cheeks not even telling her. She let them flow because she can't control anymore. She can't be strong anymore.

*******

" Arohiii...tu yahan kya kar rahi. Tere saiyaan superstar oops I mean Vansh jiju is being bekarar to see you. "said Simmi chirpily.

Arohi hurriedly wiped her face.

" Tu chal Mein aati hoon " replied Arohi smilingly.
Simmi nodded and left. Arohi went to fresh-n-up. She does the touch up taking special care of her eyes which was red and slightly swollen because of crying. After being presentable, she went to meet her fiance Vansh Singhania , the only child of Rudra Singhania and Kumud Singhania.

" Arohii...meet Arjun."introduced Vansh.

Vansh eyes fell on someone entering the party.
"Guys please don't mind. I need to attend him. Why don't you self-introduce yourselves."said Vansh giving them an apologetic smile and moved to attend the person.

There was an awkward silence between them.
"Hii " greeted Arjun breaking the silence.

" Hi " replied Arohi smilingly.

" I am Arjun Singhania cousin of Vansh. "

" I know you "

" You know ME...that's really interesting"said Arjun smirking.

" I don't mean that... "

" Then what do you mean..."asked Arjun teasingly cocking his one eyebrow up.

" I mean... Hey are you teasing me."

" Ok... Ok I will not tease you FOR NOW. But I am not sorry for what I did. You are my would be Bhabhi so technically scratch relationally I have all the right to tease you. Am I right or am I right. "

" Yes you are right. "replied Arohi smiling and rolling her eyes.

" So tell me about...ME "

" What!!!!"exclaimed Arohi smilingly.

" You only told that you know me...so tell me about me "he replied raising his one eyebrow.

" Okayyy... I know that you are Arjun Singhania only son of D.K uncle and Savita aunty. You all shifted to London 20 years ago. And you are a writer.And..."

" And..."asked Arjun.

" And... And... Aur kya I to know only itna."

" Bas itna hi... Aur kahti you know me."[B]asked Arjun smirking.

Arohi glared at him.

[B]" Ok... Ok. Now tell me about yourself because I TO DON'T KNOW YOU"asked Arjun smirking.

" What about me. I am Arohi Sharma as you know. Daughter of Suresh Sharma and Gayatri Sharma and fiance of Vansh Singhania. My father has textile industry which would collaborate with Singhania industry after mine and Vansh marriage. My mother runs an orphanage. And...".

" Stoppp... I don't want to know about your family background or your relations with so and so... I want to know who individually Arohi is...not how she is related with Singhanias or Sharmas."

Arohi was stunned to hear this. She looked at him shockingly. Whole life she has been tagged as Sharmas daughter. And now Vansh Singhania's fiance or Singhanias would be daughter-in-law. Even her classmates, batch-mates called her as Sharma girl except Shefali, Simmi and Gauri. Even her colleagues addressed her as Miss Sharma. From childhood she has been hearing that you are Sharma's daughter you should do this, you shouldn't do that. No one asked who Arohi is?

Her thought was broken by Arjun's voice.

" Hey... I am sorry if I hurt you in any way."

Arohi just nodded in denial and excused herself saying she need to attend some friends.
But her faint smile and her blank eyes were not gone unnoticed by Arjun. He also moved towards Vansh making a mental note to talk to her later.

*******

Arohi was sitting in the park thinking about Arjun's word.

" Heyy...Hi "

" Hi " replied Arohi.

" Are you alright. "

" Yes...Why?"

" No I thought that you are hurt with my words."

" No I am not. I was just little tired yesterday. You know "replied Arohi trying to change the topic.

" No I don't know " said he straightly.

Arohi just stared at him.

" Look Arohi I am very straight forward person. Mujhe pata hai Ki something is troubling you."

" Typical writer. Ye line purana hogaya hai. Show your talent Mr.writer, try something new."replied Arohi smiling and rolling her eyes.

" Yes I am typical writer. That's why I am saying something is wrong. You know we writer can read the unsaid. Aur yahan to kuch karne Ki jarurat hi nahi padi because your eyes speak volumes"

Arohi's eyes were fixed at the ground avoiding his gaze.

" You know Arjun. Aaj tak main jis se bhi mili hoon un sab ne mujhe baar baar yeh ehsaas dilaya hai Ki mere wazood mere title se hai. Tum pehle insaan ho jisne Jan na chaha Ki Arohi kaun hai. Thank you for that."said Arohi looking at him.

"So now tell me about Arohi"asked Arjun cheering her up.

" Ok Arohi is a clumsy girl who falls here and there. Loves to paint. Loves her family and obviously Vansh a lot."she said last line shyly." Don't worry I am educated also. I have done my MBA from Harvard. So that proves that I am intelligent also."said Arohi sighing.

" So Miss intelligent. Will you be my friend."he asked extending his hand.

" Of course Mr. Writer "she replied in same tone taking his hand for a shake.
A
" Waise you know even if you have not asked we are already friends."

Arjun looked at her questioningly.

She smacked at his head lightly.
" Are Bulakar we are friends since childhood. I, Vansh and you used to play together when we were small."saying that she got up to go to home.

" No Arohi. You were never my friend. You were so into Vansh that you used to even forget that I was also there. And I promise you that I will find out what is bothering you. Because I have seen you upset even before, I asked you that question. And not to forget those swollen and red eyes."

P.S:- Pls guys comment. Loved your previous comments. Thank you.

Hi guys
Thank you for your precious and genuine comments.
I just want to say that pls don't hate this Arohi and I don't even want you to pity her. I just wanted to create a situation where it happens that we were able not able to get what we want and we consider that something is wrong with us only. Moreover she is afraid of rejection. Everyone of us face such situations where we are afraid of rejection so we don't voiced it. I am not saying that rejection would be love rejection. It can be of any type. So I just created a situation.
Hope I have not hurt anyone's feeling. If by any chance I have done that I am extremely sorry.

Shot 3


He was looking at their pics which he has taken on the day of their outing and when they have gone to the carnival. 10 days has been passed from the day of his arrival. In these 10 days he has known very much about her. For him she is just like an open book. He just have to look at her angelic face or to be more precise, her eyes and he can read her easily.

" I don't know why this girl has an assumption that she is not perfect. She needs to understand that no one in this world is perfect. Every person has some imperfections. I have seen her in her office. She is a very confident girl when it come to work. I have seen her confidence when I have visited her at office. Though I have not listened her as I was waiting outside conference hall but I could tell this from her body language. Aur jab hum us carnival Mein Gaye thein I came across a totally different Arohi who is carefree fun loving and full of life. For the first time I have seen her laughing truly from her heart. Her eyes were twinkling when she was laughing. That day is one of the best day of my life. The day filled with her smiles and laughter. I will always cherish this moment."he thought looking at her smiling pic which he took without her knowledge.

" It is my favourite pic. She was looking angelic with that heart warming smile. Anybody could fall in love with her looking just at her pics. But I don't understand why Vansh and her equation is like this. Maybe because they don't spend time with each other. Oh hell ' They don't spend time with each other' it is the key point. Even if he don't love her, he is marrying her. He NEED to spend some time with her. I need to talk to him."thought Arjun and went to talk to him.
He knocked at his door.
" Yes Arjun come in."said Vansh looking at him.

" Vansh I need to talk to you."

" Yes Arjun I am hearing. Say"he replied typing on laptop.

" Vansh it's important. It's about Arohi."

" What about Arohi.". He once looked at him and again busied himself on his work.

" Vansh I said it's important. Can you do that later please."he said little pissed off.

" Ok I am sorry. Tell me what you were telling."he said closing the laptop and keeping it aside.

" Vansh I want to talk about you and Arohi. You two are getting married in less than 2 months. But you two don't behave like one. You don't spend time with her. She need your time. She need you Vansh."

" Did she told you that."asked Vansh.

" No. But any girl will want to spend some time with her would be husband. To know him better, to make him know her better, to adjust in each other's lifestyle. Any more things like that."

" Arjun we don't need to know each other because we have known each other since childhood. And she know that how busy I am these days with so much projects lined up. And moreover she never asked me to take her out. You are just reading too much."

" Uff... Vansh knowing each other since childhood and knowing someone you are going to marry are two different things. And one more thing. No girl will come to you and ask you' Vansh please take me on a date. I want to spend some time with you.' Moreover the girl we are talking about is Arohi. She will never voice her felling because she knows your priorities. Did you get that. You need to change yourself a bit. If she is making an effort to adjust in your lifestyle. You should also make some efforts to take out some time for her, of your so called busy schedule."

" Arjun just tell me what do you want me to do?"

" I don't want you do anything. I just wanna make you understand that you need to give your time to Arohi also."

" Vansh Bhaiya Arjun Bhaiya memshahab aap dono ko neeche dinner ke liye bula rahi hai."informed raju.

" Think about it Vansh."said Arjun and moved out of Vansh's room.

*******

" What you want me to tell that you called me at this this time."

" What do mean by this time. It's just 9'o clock."

" Okay...okay.. Now tell me... Waise where is uncle- aunty."

" Oh they have gone to attend the wedding of a close friend's daughter."

" They left you alone."

" Are I am not alone yaar. Maria aunty is with me."she said moving towards her room.

" Are you not afraid that we two are together alone."

" Afraid from whom."

" Me. I may be a bad person."he said inching closer to her.

" Nope. I know that you will never hurt me."she said looking directly into his eyes.

Arjun was amused to hear that. She also don't know where it come from.

" And how you can say that."asked Arjun.

" Woh...Woh..."she fumbled.

Arjun raised hid one eyebrow giving her a questioning look.

" Woh we girls have sixth sense. We can tell a person's character by just meeting him."she blurted nervously.

" Okay... And if your so called sixth sense is wrong about someone then what will you do."he asked raising his eyebrows and locking his arms near his chest.

" Waise mera sixth sence kabhi wrong nahi hota. Par agar kabhie Ho bhi jaye to I am trained in taekwondo."she said showing him one of the pose.

" Ok I get that. Now tell me what you have to tell me."

" Oh yeah I forget about it. You will not believe what happened sometimes ago."she said excitedly.

" First tell me then I am the one who will decide whether to believe it or not."he said playfully imitating her.

She hit his arms playfully.

" Shut up and listen. You know Vansh called me an hour ago and asked me out. Can you imagine he asked me out. It will be my first date with him. I am very exited and nervous too. I don't know what I will do"

He felt something pricked his heart. He don't know why he was feeling like. He was the one who suggested it to Vansh and he himself is feeling bad.
Arohi shook Arjun.

" What do you mean what you will do. You both will talk, eat and dance on some slow music."replied Arjun comprising himself.

" But I don't know how to dance."

" It's not any competition where you have to dance."replied Arjun chuckling.

" I know that but I can't move my leg on rhythm and stomped the person leg mistakenly. That is the reason that I don't dance with him."

" That's I am hearing for the first time that a girl can't shake her."

" What do you mean by that. Everyone is not perfect."

" That's the thing I want to say that everyone is not perfect."he said looking into her eyes trying to convey the message.

There was an awkward silence in the whole room.

" Accha I will teach you how to match the rythm."he said breaking the silence.

" May I "he asked before putting his hands on her waist.

She felt a tingling sensation in her whole body.
He took out his phone and played a slow number.

" Now try to move according to me."he said moving on the rhythm.

She put her hands on his shoulder and moved according to him but she stomped him mistakenly.

" Oww... Easy lady. If you gonna dance like this then you'll surely hurt him. Let's try one more time."

She looked at their feet to match his steps.

" Never look down. Always look into a person's eyes."

She looked into his eyes but again put her feet on his feet.

" I told you na. Mujhse nahi hoga."she said sadly moving towards her bed and sitting.

He looked at her and then something strike him.

" Ok I have an idea. Let's try that."he said pulling her from the bed.

" Open your slipper and put your feet on my feet and then you'll be able to match the rhythm."he said opening his own slippers.

" But Arjun..."

" Let's try. If it will not work then I will not force you further."he said forwarding his hand to her so that she can step on his feet.

She step on his feet and left his hand but stumbled. She hold his t-shirt in her fist to prevent herself from falling. And his hand automatically wound itself around her waist to do the same. They both look into each other's eyes. Both can feel the sexual tension building between them. But they shrug it off.

" Are you fine."

She just nodded.

" Wound your hand around my neck. Warna tum gir jaogi."

She did as he said but it only bring them closer. His breath was fanning her cheeks making her heart throb inside her chest. She looked down to stop her erratic heartbeat. He put his finger inside her chin to lift her face. Both look into each others eyes and starting moving in rhythm. They both were so lost in each other that they have don't any control over their own body. They were inching closer to each other. His hands started moving upwards towards her shoulder. Their face was so close that their breath was mingling with each other. He touched his head with her and she closed her eyes in response. He nuzzled his nose with her slowly making her loose her sense completely. He placed a kiss on his right cheeks and eyes followed by the left one. He moved his lips towards her forehead and planted a kiss. She opened her eyes and it immediately got connected with his. She saw something very pure, very serene something which she wanted to see in Vansh's eyes. This made her realise their position. She unwound her hand slowly and tried to move back but Arjun was faster than her. He snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her flesh towards himself. He locked her eyes with his and bent his face to capture those petals with his lips. He was about to place his lips on her when his trance was broken by Maria's voice. They moved apart. The awkwardness and silence was killing both of them.

" I think I should go it's quite late."

She just nodded her head.
She laid on her bed and started thinking about the event happened a few minutes ago. Though their relation is imperfect to be in the situation they were sometime ago but everything about the situation felt perfect.

" What the hell I am thinking. I am going to marry Vansh. I love him. It's wrong. It's shouldn't have happened."she said to herself.
" Then why doesn't it felt wrong?"asked her inner voice.

Arjun condition was also not different. He know that he should have apologized but he is not sorry for whatever happened between them. The moment was just perfect. And he don't want to ruin the moment by saying sorry, specially when he don't mean it.

*******

He entered into her room without knocking because the door was ajar. Nowadays he don't feel like being formal with her. He was stunned to see her.


Her back was facing him giving the view. Her hair was tied in high pony making the back visible. He don't want her to become conscious so he return back and knock the door.

" Come in."

" All ready to kill him."he said smilingly. He don't want any awkwardness between them after last night.

" Oh I am very nervous. Do I look good."

" Good... Girl you seriously need an eye check up. You are looking breath-taking heart throbbing-ly beautiful. Your are magnificent."
He wanted say all this and much more but he said"You look gorgeous"

A red colour automatically made it's way towards her cheek. He liked the way her cheeks turned red just by his mere sentence.

" If you could open your hair then it will look more good."
He can't stop himself for telling her this. He was just insecure. A kind of possessiveness took over him. He just don't want anyone to see her bare back not even Vansh.

Her hand automatically reached to open her hair. As if his wish is her world. She opened her hair relieving him.

" I have bought something for you"he said coming towards her.

She gave him a questioning look.

" You can consider it as a good luck charm or a gift."he said giving her a velvet box.

She opened it and found a beautiful diamond bracelet.



" It's beautiful.". The word escaped her mouth.

" You like it."asked Arjun hopefully.

" Yeah but I can't take it."

" Arohi pls don't refuse it. Pls keep it."he pleaded.

She took it from the box and wore it. She was not able to refuse it further.

" Thank you for this good luck charm. Main ise kabhie nahi utarungi."

Her this sentence gave him an unknown kind of happiness.

Then they heard a sound of car horn.

" I think Vansh is here to pick you up."

She hugged him which shocked him.

" Thank you Arjun for this beautiful gift."said Arohi.

She herself don't know why she hugged him. But she felt like hugging him. And she listened to her heart and actioned her feeling.

They came down.

" Arjun you here?"asked Vansh.

" Yeah I just came to wish her"

" Oh ok. Waise where is Arohi?"

Arohi came out of the house. He was about to reply.

" There you are. Oh my god you look beautiful."complimented Vansh.

It pricked Arjun's heart.
She just smiled in response.

" Let's go "he said putting his hand on small of her back and moved towards the car.

" See you Arjun."said Vansh.

He just nodded. And they drove away. He just don't feel good about everything. He could not think Arohi enjoying with anyone except him. He couldn't digest the fact that he will not be the reason of her laughter. Hell he couldn't see her with anyone other than him not even with her own fiance.

Here Arohi condition was also not different. She had waited so long for this moment. But when it had arrived she doesn't feel like enjoying it. Some time ago when she was with Arjun everything was good but now she is feeling that something is amiss. She has not missed the sadness of his face when they drove away.

" Are you fine Arohi"asked Vansh.

She nodded smilingly and concentrated on her food.

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Maybe 2 more chapters and this shot will be completed.

Shot 2

" Hey what are doing?"asked Arjun.

" Painting "

" That I can see. I mean what are you painting."

" Trying to draw a perfect flawless portrait with perfection."see said blankly.

" Okay... Waise I must say you are really a good painter."

" I don't think. I need a little perfection."

" Why are you so obsessed with this word."

Hearing this her face fell down.

" Arohi what's the problem. I know something is troubling you very much. Pls tell me."he said coming in front of her.

" It's nothing yaar. You are reading too much."[B]shrugged Arohi.
He took her hand and made her sit on the chair and he himself bend down on his both knees so that he can be at her level. She was looking at the ground.

[B]" Hey look at me"he said.
She lifted her eye lashes to look into his brown pool which was giving her the assurance that he is there for her whatever be the situation. Same assurance which she want from Vansh but never got.

" Look life Mein kuch aisi chezay hoti hai jise ham Kisi se share nahi karna chahtay kyunki Hume lagta hai Ki way judgementally behave karenge. Par Kuch aisi chezay bhi hoti hai jinse ham agar chahein bhi to akele nahi lad sakte. So pls bolo what's the matter." he assured her.

She looked at as dumbfounded. How easily he had understood her in just 2 days.

" You know I fell in love with him at the age of 15. First I thought it was just teenage crush. But with time it grew. I started finding reason to spend some time with him. That's why I studied hard to get admission in Harvard because he was also planning to apply there. You know I didn't touch paint brush for 3 YEARS so that I can give my non-diverted attention to studies. I left my country, my family, My friends just to be with him. "

She was not able to speak properly due to lump in her throat. Her voice cracked because she was holding her tears. He pressed her hand to assure her. She could not control herself further and her tears escaped her eyes and fell into his hand. She wiped her tears and continued.

" May be for him leaving these things are small things but mere liye meri duniya hai ye chezay. I know I might sound like emotional fool but yehi sach hai. Mujhe pata tha Ki wo mujhse kabhie pyaar nahi karega. I am not his type. Phir bhi mujhe us se pyaar Ho Gaya. Pyaar aapke kabu Mein nahi hota, Pyaar ye nahi dekhta Ki woh insaan kaisa hai, wo person aapki feelings ko reciprocate karega bhi Ki, Pyaar kuch nahi dekhta wo to bas Ho jaata hai. Aur mujhe bhi Ho gya."[\B]she said looking at him and smiling faintly with crying face.

He looked at her. He can see her pain. He wanted to ease her pain.

[B]" Then why are you..."

" marrying him"cut Arohi
" Because I love him. And it's good for both the families and him."

" Did you told him about your feelings."

" No. I don't want him to feel bad for me." Her eyes was filled with tears.

" This is not the way Arohi. You need to tell me."

" Believe me I will. When I will become deserving for him... Waise bhi it's an arrange marriage with a twist you can say."said Arohi getting up and moving towards the balcony of her room.

" What the crap Arohi. Why and what is that deserving bullshit."said Arjun following her.

" That's not bullshit. That's is the biggest truth of my life. I am not perfect for him."she said with plain face turning her head towards him. But he could easily read the great pain beyond that plain face.

" Arohi it's not like that. Why you think so. If you want I will try to talk to Vansh. I know it's your personal matter but.. "he said softly coming beside her and putting his one palm on her hand which was holding the railing of the balcony.

" Stop"cut Arohi removing her hand and turning around.

" Arohi listen to me. You are..."

" I said STOP. Band karo mujh par taras khana. I don't want anyone's sympathy neither yours nor his. Aur kya baat karoge tum us se , Ki bechari Arohi pagal hai tumhare pyar Mein. Tum us se pyar karlo. I don't want his love. Because I know that pyar karwaya nahi jaata. Haan main nahi hoon sophisticated that does mean that I don't know about culture or fashion. Mujhe uske expensive gifts ya flowers nahi chahiye, bas uska thoda Sa attention or time chahiye. " she shouted on him.

She was frustrated. And he know that. She need to release her all pent-up emotions. And he want her to her do it now. The pain that she was holding for so long, the pain which was killing her slowly, the pain which has taken her confidence has to be taken out either by tears or anger it doesn't matter.

[B]" I don't want anything except time attention and care not even his love...not even his love."she said bending down on her knees, covering her face with her palm and crying. The anger was transformed into tears. And she cried hysterically.

He bend down on his knees too and removed her palm. He take her in his arms and soothe her by running his fingers through her hairs. He didn't say her to stop crying, he just keep hugging her. She also hugged him by winding her hand on his back. After sometime her cried stop. And realising their position she unwound, mumbled a sorry and got up to move from there.

" Wait Arohi. "[B]

She stopped on her track but didn't turn around.

[B]" If I help you to get those things which you want from him."

" By making me something who I am not " she answered turning her head.

There was no sarcasm, no pain just pure innocence in her this sentence.
" No... By making you explore your potential."he said coming towards her.
She gave him a questioning look turning around.

" I promise I will not try to change you. Not even a bit. Just trust me. "he said looking into her eyes.

" Thank you "replied Arohi smiling.

"Thank YOU Arohi for trusting me"

" Are Mai yahan kis kaam se aaya tha ye to batana hi bhool Gaya."he said diverting the topic.

"Haan main pooch na hi bhool gayi. Tujhe mujhse koi kaam tha."

" Are yaar main 20 saal ke baad yahan aaya hoon. Thoda to ghumna Banta hai na. Par Vansh busy hai or Tauji ke saath to ja nahi sakta. You know age difference or I would say frequency match nahi karti in my words. So Vansh suggested me to ask you. If you have time ...can you show me around?"he asked
" I would love to."

" So when are we starting?"

" Jab tum bolo. Just let me know a day before, so that I can make sure that I am not needed in the office."replied she.

" How about tomorrow. Waise bhi kal Saturday hai."

" Ok "

" Cool then. See you at ???"he asked

" 9 "she replied smilingly at his antics.

*******

"So from where are we going to start."asked Arjun tying his seatbelt.

" We will start from rose garden then leisure valley then open hand monument then rock garden and finally sukhana lake."

" That's quite tight schedule I must say. So Miss. Intelligent I hope aapne mere tummy ke bare Mein bhi socha hoga."

" Don't worry they all are tourist spots so there are many hotels and restaurant nearby."she said smiling.

First they ate something at the restaurant near rose garden and then started their journey. They were moving from one spot to another. Arohi was telling him about the spots. How it was made. What its significance and other things. He would make her laugh by cracking some silly jokes. They both were enjoying each others company. And finally they came to their last destination Sukhana lake. Though they were not able to boat but the view of sunset was worth watching. The view was ethereal and magnificently beautiful. The reflection and bright orange colour of the dawning sun on the water was just magical. Something which give you unknown kind of satisfaction. Such is the nature beauty. She sat nearby to enjoy the moment. He also sat beside her. All their tiredness and fatigue was replaced by calmness.

" You know Arjun when I came here for the first time. I was with my parents. They have come here to fulfil their wish of coming here with their child. When I come to know about it I also decided that whenever I will come here next time it will be with someone whom I love. But it never happened. Vansh never got time. And my wish remained unfulfilled for my whole life."said Arohi looking at the dawning Sun.

" Oh I am sorry. If I know I would have never came here."he apologized.

" It was not your mistake. I have decided to come here. Because I have realized that some wishes are not meant to be fulfilled. Moreover even if he got time to come here with me it would have been meaningless. So just chill out."she replied looking at him.

She turned her head back to the view. He looked at her. And a smile automatically creep on his face seeing her beautiful smile.

*******

" Thank you Arohi for showing me around."
" It's ok. Don't be formal. I also enjoyed."

" Waise yeh sab jagah to main khud bhi ghum sakta tha because these were tourist spots."
Arohi smiled and gave him 'oh really' look.

" OK I will stop that thing and will ask you directly "said Arjun rubbing his index finger on his forehead.

Arohi gave him a questioning look.

" Would you like to accompany me ... I mean I wanted to see this fare. So if you have time..."he asked awkwardly showing her the pamphlet of a fare which he got when they were coming out of restaurant after lunch.

" You want to go here."she asked amusingly pointing toward the pamphlet.

He nodded.

" You know I also wanted to go there but I have no one to accompany me. Shefali don't like these kind of crowded places and Simmi and Gauri are out of town."

" Don't worry. Now you have ME"said Arjun huskily looking into her eyes.
There was an awkward silence between them.

" I think I should go. Good night."said Arohi breaking the silence.

" Good Night "he replied.

She moved towards her house and he looked toward her retreating back.

*******

" You know Dad it was fun. I enjoyed very much. I enjoyed her company. You know we visited so many places but my favourite was Sukhana Lake. It was so beautiful. You really was right. You know you should have seen her smile when she was seeing the sunset. You know dad... I like her...ummm... I like being with her". Arjun was video calling his father.

[B]" Yeah.. I got it that you like her VERY MUCH but beta you know na she is engaged."

" Oh Dad come on. Don't behave stereotypically. I like her as a friend."
" Ok...ok.."

" Waise Dad Maa kahan hai."

" Why are you calling her. You know na if she came to know that I have not gone for walk she will literally kill me."

" Wo to main pakka karungi."replied Arjun's mother.

" Hey beautiful Good morning."greeted Arjun.
" Good Afternoon Beta."

" It seems you have enjoyed. Tere bina man nahi lag raha. You know na your father is so boring."

" Oh so I am boring. Do you want me to show you how interesting I am."

" I think I should leave you guys alone. Get a room you two and please don't forget to close the door of the room."teased Arjun.

" Shut up Ajju. And aapko to main baad Mein dekhti hoon. Bye beta. And enjoy yourself to the full."

" Bye Maa and Dad."

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Last Shot



"How can they do this to me? How can she do this to me?"he said to himself angrily.

" I will not let them spoil everything. They couldn't tarnish my and both families reputation like this. I need to stop all this. I have to do something."

He smirked when a thought struck his mind.

" It's high time that pending work should be done."he said to himself smirking and retiring for the day because tomorrow is a very crucial day.

Arjun looked at her pic from today's party which was sent by Shefali with a caption added below " Drool. If U don't have your fill for the day which I am sure you haven't.😉"

He chuckled after reading.

If it was so evident in his face that everyone could read it then why couldn't she? He sighed looking at her face. "Tomorrow. Tomorrow I will give all the answers of your unasked questions."he said caressing her face in the picture with his thumb unaware of the storm waiting for them.

*******

The door of her room was ajar. He knocked the door and didn't get any response. He pushed the door and wandered his eyes around the room only to find it empty. He entered the room and was about to call her when he heard humming sound coming from balcony. He moved toward balcony and saw her pouting at the canvas. Her hair was bunched in a messy bun allowing the loose tendril to fell on her face making her look more beautiful. She was so engrossed in painting that she could not sense his presence. His gaze shifted from her to the canvas when she scrunched her eyebrow to look at object of her annoyance.

"Hey"

She turned her head hearing the sound only to find him standing behind her with a beautiful smile on his face. Her heart which was beating normally few seconds ago changed its pace and started beating erratically.

"H..ii"she replied stammering tucking the lock behind her ear and in process smearing the colour from her fingers to her right cheek unknowingly.

He looked at the canvas which was adorned by a beautiful painting of a girl. A girl whose eyes were replica of hers. Not just in structure but also in depth and emotions. She indeed a good painter. Every emotion was pouring out beautifully from the portrait.

" It's beautiful". The words automatically escaped his mouth.

" Yeah it's. But I don't know, something is missing. It's good but not perfect"

He looked at the painting again this time more keenly. No doubt that painting was flawless but she is right something was missing.

" Arohi I want to talk to you."

" Hmm "

They both moved towards the bench in the balcony.

" Arohi I will not go round n round. I will keep it straight forward. In other circumstances I would have said it in my style; a writer's style but nevertheless I just wanna say you remember what I have told you yesterday night...". Her body trembled and heart started fluttering inside her chest at just mention of yesterday's night. A red hue started to form on her cheeks and suddenly floor seems to be more fascinating.

".. that you were never my friend because you were always more than a friend."

She looked at him bewildered. She had some idea about the thing going between them but hearing him confessing left her waffled.

He looked directly into her eyes which was reflecting a pool of different type of emotions and said " Arohi I love you."

She jerked back. She don't know what to do. She wanted to run away from there and hide herself from the emotion that was enveloping her. The feeling was overwhelming.

Swallowing the gulp in her throat she said" I ne..ed to go."

She turned to go but he held her hand and looked at her longingly. This pricked her heart. A sudden pain rushed through it seeing the depth of emotion in his eyes. Her leg was glued to the place she was standing.

" Arohi let me finish. Agar aaj main nahi keh saka to kabhie nahi keh paunga. I don't know when, why, how but I know one thing that I love you. I will be very truthful to you I have been in few relationship in my past. They were pass by affair of my teenage. Neither I nor they were serious. I know this is not the justification which a girl would want but this is the truth. But after that period I was never in any relationship with any girl or you may say I never got time. And I am very thankful to God for that. Even if I were in any relationship it would be nothing compared to what I feel for you. After hearing all this you will be thinking that what a jerk I am but let me tell you that I have never hurt a girl in my whole life. My girlfriends and I were more friend than boyfriend-girlfriend because I know what serious commitment mean. And I have always waited for a girl with whom I can spend my whole life but I didn't know that I will find my girl in this kind of situation. Nevertheless I believe that I was destined to fall in love with an amazing girl like you. I know I am not a perfect person to fall in love with and I love you doesn't mean that you should also reciprocate my feelings but still I need an answer. And one more thing please rethink about your idea of love. I am not saying this because I want to manipulate your answer. I am saying this as a friend". Saying this he turned around to walk away but stopped in front of the canvas. He dipped his finger in colour and moved his hand towards the portrait to fulfil the thing it was missing. Arohi also turned around to see him standing in front of the canvas. He dipped his hand in the water to clean the colour. He moved towards her and touch her right cheek with his fingers. Her heartbeat skipped a beat feeling his wet fingers on her cheek. He rubbed his thumb on her cheek smoothly and lovingly, cleaning the smeared colour on her cheek he said" You know Arohi we think that perfect things can make our life perfect but sometimes imperfect things can make life complete, blissful and beautiful. I will be waiting for your answer." With that he walked away from there.

She stood there trying to find the meaning of his words when her eyes fell on the portrait. The parting of the girl was filled with red colour. Though it was not perfectly done but now the 'something missing' feeling has gone from the painting, making it look complete and more beautiful. She couldn't help herself from staring at the flawless beauty of the painting.

She was thinking about his words. A lone tear escaped from her eyes and she smiled acknowledging his words which he confess few minutes ago.
"Someone love her. He love her and that too so much."she said to herself.
Suddenly her face became pale.
"He love her and what about her? Does she love him? If yes then what was that which I felt for Vansh. Was that infatuation? Because what I felt for Vansh is nothing compared to what I feel for him. With him everything is beautiful. Why on reunion night I want to go with him? Why everytime my heartbeat did a flick when he touches me intentionally or unintentionally? Why even being with Vansh my thoughts are always conquered by him?"thought she.

" Because you love him too."answered his heart.

" What about Vansh? And moreover am I perfect for Arjun. Will I be able to give him what he deserve"

" You have never loved Vansh and you know that. You were always in love with idea of love. He may be your crush but definitely not love. At that time you don't know what love is? So you assume your infatuation to be love but now you know so don't let it go. And about being perfect for Arjun you are not the one to decide that, he is the one. So just stop all this and acknowledge your love for him."
She smiled between her tears. She love him more than anyone,more than anything. She ran to tell him forgetting every rational thoughts with a new kind of energy seeping into her.

She was running towards the main door when she collide with her mother.

" Easy beta. Why in so much hurry? Come sit with us look who is here"

She was shocked to see Singhania's along with Vansh sitting there. The happiness which was blooming on her face few seconds ago was replaced by confusion, fear and anxiety. Her mother made her sit with them and announced happily" They have come here to talk about your and Vansh engagement. We have decided to marry you two soon. We have been pending it from long time due to Vansh's busy schedule. Now that he is free we have decided to tie the knot. Tomorrow is yours and Vansh engagement. Vansh has asked us keep it low with only the two families involved."

Her face loss its colour on hearing all this. A few minutes ago everything was fine. She was so happy for finding the love of life and she was also going to confess her love but now everything fall apart. She ran from their to her room. Everyone was shock at her this reaction.

" I think it shocked her. Let me see her."said Vansh following her.

She reached her room and the lone tear escaped her eyes which she was holding.

" Arohi is everything fine. Are you not happy with the arrangements."

Sudden anger rose in her. She at once turned around and looked at him with rage.

She asked sarcastically " Will it matter if I am not happy with the arrangements?"

" Why are you saying like this"

" Why am I saying like this because it is truth. My opinions, my thoughts, my feelings have never mattered to you. Truth is that, I have never mattered to you forget about my feelings. It was never us, it was always you. You were busy so our marriage was postponed. You don't have time so we never went out. Now you have time so our marriage is being prepone. You want engagement tomorrow so our engagement will be tomorrow. You want this engagement to be low so we will have this engagement within family members. In sab Mein main kahan hoon. Tumne sab kuch khud hi decide karliya mujhse puchna bhi jaroori nahi samjha? Kyun?"she said angrily.

" Aisi baat nahi hai Arohi. I thought.."

" Look again YOU thought. Kya socha tumne haaan? That it's not important to ask Arohi? But this time you're wrong Mr. Perfectionist. That remind me to show you the mirror. You may be a perfect son, a perfect businessman, a perfect whatever but you were never perfect fiance, companion and even you will never be a perfect life partner because you never see beyond yourself. You are so involved with yourself that you never saw what other feels. Have you ever realised what I was going through in all these times. No. I was... I was.."
She was not able to speak further. The hurtful memories were not letting her speak. The anger was replaced by hurt and loss.
"I just wanna be alone pls LEAVE."

He left her room. She ran into the bathroom, closing the door she slumped on the ground resting her back on the door and broke down. She brought her knees close to her chest and wounded her hand firmly around her leg. Holding her face in her palms, she cried looking upward" Why? Why? Why me?". The tears were trickling down of their own. She grieved on her faith crying hysterically.

Vansh was sitting in his cabin thinking about Arohi's word when someone barged in his room

" Mam... Mam you can't... Mam sir is busy... Mam Pls listen to me."called the receptionist.

He looked at the person dressed in maroon bridal lehanga and matching jewellery looking gorgeously beautiful barging into his cabin as if she owns it. He couldn't tear his gaze from the beauty standing in front of him all red. He wondered whether the redness on her cheeks is due the thing that girls apply on her cheeks. What it's called? Oh yes blusher or it is due to anger. But whatever it's? She is looking cute with that hue on her cheeks.

" What do you think yourself."came a angry voice from Shefali pulling him out of his reverie . Shefali who came to know about the arrangements she at once came to Arohi to console her leaving her photo shoot. But couldn't do so seeing the condition of her friend. Her blood boil seeing her like this. She want to strangle Vansh. She moved from there, determined to give him much needed piece of mind. And now she is standing here in front of him knocking him out of his sense in this bridal wear.

He actioned the receptionist to go out.

" Haan tell me what do you think of yourself. Samajhte kya Ho tum apne aap ko"she shouted coming closer to him.

His gaze stuck at her mouth or to be more precise at her rosy lips. Even her yelling seems sweet music to his ears.
" What sweet music. Seriously Vansh. You're behaving like a love stricken teenage. LOVE where that come from." He gazed at her confusingly.

" Are you even listening what am I saying ? Haan why will you..."

" Nahi nahi yeh baat nahi hai. Tum bolo na I mean aap boliye na achaa lag raha hai."

" Main yahan koi gana suna rahi hoon, Jo achaa lag raha hai."said Shefali irritatingly.

"Haan"came his instant reply. Shefali looked at him as if he is nutcase.

" I mean I am sorry. Pls speak what you want to"he said giving his full attention but failed miserably. He couldn't listen and think about anything except her.

" You know you're a jerk. You don't deserve anyone forget about Arohi. You have always taken her for granted and now when she has figured out what she wanted in her life. You jumped in between and spoil everything. If anything went wrong na then I swear I will kill you but before I will kick you there where it hurt most. So if you want yourself in one piece then better make everything fine." With that she marched out of his cabin.

He looked at her retreating figure. He grinned at his own. Then suddenly her words processed in his mind.
" She was talking about Arohi but why? How does she know her? Oh my god she is one of her friends. She...fali yeah Shefali. She is right I am a fool that's why I have not noticed her till today. If I would have then..."

" Why are you doing this Arohi?"asked Shefali seeing Arjun's call on Arohi's phone. He has been calling her from long time.
" Why are you complicating things. Just go and say you love him."

" What do you want me to do Shefali. You want me to go confess my feeling for him and give him a pain for life."

" Nahi batakey bhi kaun Sa tum usey sukoon de rahi Ho."mocked Shefali.

" Look Shefali I cannot tarnish my parent's reputation, Arjun's parent's reputation and Vansh's parent's reputation just for my happiness. You very well know how this society work. They will not leave them. They will taunt them for their whole life. I will not able to see that. I couldn't take away their happiness."

" You are talking about society. You're talking about their happiness. What about your happiness? What about his happiness?"

" I am doing all this for his happiness. I don't want to confess because I want him to move on. I wa..nt hi..m to mo...ve on move on from me."her voice becoming heavy.
" I know him. If i confess my love, he will never move on in life. And I don't want him to do that. I wa..nt him to fa..ll in lo...ve again and this time with a less complicated girl unlike me."

"Why can't you be selfish Arohi? Why can't you stop thinking about everyone and just think about him and you?"her voice softened.

" Because love is selfless. And this time I am really in love."

Shefali couldn't say anything. Her eyes fell on Arohi's phone which was again ringing from Arjun's call. Arohi look at Shefali pleadingly. She sighed and picked it up.

" Hello Arohi"he said desperately.

Shefali was not able to speak but she gain some strength and replied" She doesn't want to talk to you Arjun."

" Shefali. Shefali pls tell me she is fine. Why is she not receiving my calls? Usey kuch Hua to nahi hai na. Give her phone. I hope she is fine."

She don't know what to say. A lump formed in her throat imagining his condition.

" Shefali are you there. Hello Shefali."

" Ar..jun she is fine. Nothing has happened to her. It's ju..st that sh..e don't want to talk to you."

" She don't want to talk to me. Why ? Is it because of the events happening recently. Shefali I want to talk to her. Even if she not I want"

Shefali looked at her defeated. Arohi helplessly took the phone from her. She took a deep breath and said"Arjun"

" Arohi. Pls don't stop yourself because of this alliance. You know..."

He was cut by Arohi" Arjun you wanted an answer. Here is my answer. Pls aaj ke baad never call me. I do..n't wa..nt to tal..k to y..o..u"she said but couldn't hide the heaviness in her voice.

" I know Arohi this is not your answer. If it would have then you would have never stammered."

A lone tear escaped her eyes. She wiped the tear and pressed her lips between her teeth to stop the tears that were on the edge of her eyes fighting from her to come out.

" Arjun this is my answer."

" I don't believe you. I want you to say the same in front of me looking into my eyes. Then I will believe you."he said softly.

"I will not do that. You have assured me that decision will be mine. You will not force me in this. You're backing out of your word. Tomorrow is my engagement and I don't want any kind of problem. I can at least expect that much from you as a friend."she said all these with heavy heart.

" Ok you want no problem in your engagement and I promise I will look into that. But answer me one thing honestly are you happy."Hurt evident in his voice.

She couldn't control the tears because the pain in her heart increased.
" Y..e..s".Tear trickled down. She looks upward and blinked her eyes to stop the tears.

" Then I am out of your way."he said emotionlessly. With that the line was dead. Shefali who was seeing couldn't control herself. She felt the sudden need of fresh air. She stood and started walking towards the door but she stopped and said" If you know him then you should have also known that he will never move on." And with that she exited the room.
She clutched the phone tightly near her heart. As much as she tried to hold it in, the pain came out like an uproar from her throat. A single tear trickled down followed by another one and another one. It continued flowing down one after another without any sign of stopping.

*******

Everyone was busy preparing for the engagement. She was sitting in the living room. She wanted to be in her room but her mother forced her to sit with them. She was sipping her coffee uninterestingly when she heard her mother welcome him.
" Are Arjun aao beta. Baitho"
There was a fight going within her. Her heart wanted to just have a glimpse of him and brain suggested not to do so. He looked at her. He could see her fighting from own self.

" Nahi aunty meri flight hai. I just came to meet you all."

She at once snapped her head up and his gaze met hers. The dark circle around her bleary, puffy and red eyes were saying that she has been crying whole night. But what surprised him the longing in her eyes.

" Flight hai matlab?"

" I am going."he said looking directly into her eyes.

He could see the change of expression in her face. First surprise, then acceptance but the most hurt churning for him was the expression of loss.

" Par beta aaj. Sagai tak to ruk jaatey"

" Yahi to main ise kab se samjane Ki koshish kar rahin hoon."came Vansh's mother voice from behind.

" Taiji believe me it's important. I have to reach London tomorrow anyhow. And for that I have to catch this flight."

" But still I wish Ki tu sagai tak ruk jata. Kuch hi gante to hai."

" This is the last flight"answered Arjun

" What about your story beta?asked Arohi's mother.

" Some stories remains incomplete. They are not meant to be complete."answered Arjun looking into her eyes.

*******

Her eyes were teary. She could feel the tightening in her throat. He was about to slid the ring when she jerked her hand from his hold and said" Sorry I can't do this. I can't do this to him."she said with tears in her eyes and ran into her room.

Everyone was shocked to hear that. He assured everyone and followed her.

Pressing her lips to stop the pool to flow, she clutched the railing of the balcony and blinked eyes. She turned around to move from their because the place hold so much memory of them. Her first breakdown in front of him, the blooming of new bonding, their little chats, the dance, their proximity; this place has witnessed everything and not to forget his truthful confession. Her eyes fell on the painting. How he has completed her painting. She keenly looked at the portrait then she realised that the eyes of the portrait resembles her own eyes. Not just eyes but somehow every features has some resemblance with the her. Then she realised it has become a need to have him beside her to complete her, to make her life beautiful because she loves him.

Her thoughts were broken by his shriek voice" Care to explain."

She turned around and found him staring at her angrily.
" I am sorry Vansh. I couldn't pretend further."

" Couldn't Pretend further. Ab dhyan mein aaya but ab bahaut der Ho chuki hai. I couldn't let you spoil the families reputation. I couldn't let you spoil my reputation. Today is our engagement and it will happen by hook or crook."he said with determination.

She was shocked to hear that. That means he knows everything. She realised something
" Y..o..u you knew everything. And that's why you prepone engagement and marriage. Didn't you? I don't know that you could stoop so low just to satisfy your big fat ego "accused she.

" Yes I knew everything. Now you're coming down with me and we will complete what is left without creating any scene. Understood"he said holding her elbow and pulling along with him.

" Vansh pls leave me. I cannot do this pls don't force me I beg you."she pleaded.

" You jerk leave her alone. You can't force her."said Shefali angrily trying to free Arohi from his grip.

He stared at her with rage and said angrily " Stay away from this matter."

" No "she retorted

He jerked her hands and shouted gritting his teeth" I SAID STAY AWAY. It's our matter and we will resolve it ourselves. We don't need an outsider interference."With that he pulled Arohi along with her.

They came downstairs and everyone was shocked to see them like that. He took the ring and pulled her hand to slid the ring. Everyone was shocked to see Vansh forcing Arohi. Everyone try to stop him but he was not ready to hear anyone as if some kind of madness took over him. He was about to slid the ring when he felt a push. He stumbled back and straighten himself to look at source of the push. There she stood with anger visible on her face.

" Can't you understand that I don't want to get engaged to you forget about marriage."she said fiercely.

" But why?"he asked with equal rage.

" BECAUSE I LOVE HIM. I LOVE ARJUN. DID YOU GET THAT"she shouted.

Everyone was shocked except the two. What followed that further surprised everyone even her. She stumbled back when she find him hugging her and whispering " Thank you so much Arohi. You know I was so scared I thought you will never going to accept that."

He saw her looking at him surprised when he pulled apart. There was so many question in her eyes.

" Ok I know you guys have lots of question. And I am more than willing to answer but I need to stop that Devdas first."

" Come on Arohi. Let's get going. We don't have that much time."he said pulling her with him.

" But his flight was at 5. And now it's 6."informed Shefali.

" No his flight is at 8. That idiot lied to us so that he was not forced to attend the ceremony. Now can we pls head toward the airport because office time is over so there would be rush and traffic."

" I will come along."informed Shefali.

" Do I have a choice."

They were searching for him at the airport. Vansh moved towards the enquiry counter to ask about the flight. She was wondering her eyes in the whole waiting area but failed to find him. She turned around and saw him standing at checkin counter. As if someone told him about her,he looked at her direction. There sight clashed with one another. Her eyes welled up on seeing him. She ran towards him forgetting about everything and everyone. One second ago he saw her running towards him and the other second she was on her toes, hugging him, wrapping her arm around his neck. He stumbled back due to the impact of her hug. Realisation dawned upon him that she was indeed here and he was not dreaming. He wrapped his arm around her and hugged her back. They pulled away hearing the mumbles around them. God knows how long they stayed in each other's embrace. After pulling apart she started hitting him on his chest with her both hands.
" How could you do this to me? How could you decide to leave me?"she complained hitting him.

" Arohi stop it."He said sensing the numerous eyes on them.

" No how could you?" she didn't stop and continued hitting him

" Arohi I said stop."he said holding her elbow and pulling her towards a less populated area.
" How can you ask this question when you're the one who asked me to this." Hurt evident in his eyes.

" I didn't ask you to go away."

" So what did you want me to do? Stayed there and watch you going away from me."he asked irritatingly. Then he realised something and looked towards her hand which he was holding. There was no engagement ring that mean she was not engaged. But he don't want to run into any self-conclusion

" Why are you here Arohi?"he asked leaving her hands.

" Was he that much naive? Who made him writer? Why would a girl cancel her engagement and run to stop a boy from going away?"

" Because I wanted to hug a naive,stupid writer whom I love very much in an airport full of people dressed not less than a bride and make fool out of myself."

" Stop kid..."Her words sank in him.

" You do"he asked hopefully.

" Yes I love you buddhu. Else what do you think why would I be standing here?"

He hugged her and said " I thought I lost you. I don't know what I would be doing to survive after reaching London"

She hugged him back and replied" I am sorry Arjun. I should taken a stand for our love. You know I was about to confess my love when all this happened and I backed out. I should have behave a little bravely but you are also responsible...

He looked at her questioningly.
" When you have realised that I don't love Vansh to tumhe yeh realise nahi Hua that I am hopelessly in love with you. You should have fought back for the thing which belong to you."

" Firstly you're not a thing to me and I have already said earlier whatever be the consequences your decision will be last decision."

" Itna pyar karte Ho mujhse."

" I myself don't know how much I love you then how can I tell you. I .. I just love you." His eyes full of love. Their eyes becoming misty.

" Wow Mr. Writer is out of words."she said smilingly blinking her tears away.

" And the reason is you."he replied looking lovingly at her and holding her hand. They inched closer to each other. He bend his head to capture those petals when he heard someone clearing his throat.

" Guys control you're in public and this is India not London."said Vansh grabbing their attention.

Arjun was shocked to see him standing there. Sudden possessiveness took over him. His grip on her hand tighten. This doesn't got unnoticed by Vansh.

" Relax man. I am not going to take her away from you. I am not Manoj Bajpayee of Veer- Zara who will separate the two lovers for his own selfish reason. "said Vansh chuckling.

Arjun looked at Arohi and she assured him.

" But you're also not less than him to pull such a prank on them."retorted Shefali.

" Guys I think we should leave the premises else they will escort us out for creating a scene and believe me it will not be a pretty sight"said Vansh changing the topic.

" As if we don't know this"said Shefali curtly and moved out.

They reached their car when Arjun stopped Vansh" How did you come to know about us?"

" Yes Vansh I also want to know. The little stunt you pulled back in house almost gave me heart-attack."

He know that he owe them an answer.
" You guys remember the day of reunion. At that day in the party I realised there was something going between you two. But I shrug it off thinking that I am reading too much but after party when you guys reached home what I saw stunned me."

Shefali looked at him impatiently and their breath hitched realising what he must have seen.
" I saw him kissing you.

" You guys kissed."asked Shefali excitedly.

" That's not like you're reading. I just kissed her on her cheeks."answered Arjun breaking Shefali's bubble.

Arohi turned beetroot remembering that night.
" But still you guys kissed."answered Shefali sighing.

Vansh wondered she talks normally with everyone then why this indifference with him. Does she hate me that much. Shrugging the thoughts he continued" On seeing that I became so angry. I want to tear the whole world apart. My brother and my fiance were cheating on me. I felt betrayed. I saw him entering the house and my anger rose. I was about to confront but stopped seeing the love in his eyes. I know it sound filmy but the love was shoving in his eyes. I calmed myself down and started thinking rationally rather than angrily. I want to know whether the feelings are mutual or not. So I proposed engagement to see Arohi's reaction. And I got what I want to know but that day I also realised something that how ignorant I was toward Arohi. How much i have hurt her till now. And that day I realised what love is? How it can make a person's life beautiful."he said looking at Shefali. This doesn't go unnoticed by Arjun.

" But what I didn't expected was the backfiring of my plan. Arohi refused to confess her love for you. She don't want to tarnish the reputation of our families. I was surprised to hear that a girl whom I have hurt that much was sacrificing her happiness for the reputation of my family. I felt more guilty. Then came another shock that you decided to leave. I know that she will not confess by her own. She will not voice her feelings. I don't know how to deal with all these. So I decided to force her to confess in front of whole family. I am very sorry Arohi for behaving like that but I don't have any choice."

" You could have talked to them and found out a rational solution. What was the need of doing the whole drama"said Shefali angrily.

" It's simple to say but hard to do. Haven't you tried to solve their problem rationally? Moreover I want to trouble them a little for hiding the truth from me."

" Wow you want to trouble so you pulled all that drama. What if something went wrong. Moreover they have not confessed to each other. How could you expect them to tell about it to you."said Shefali with pissed off face.

" Ok guys enough. We are human. We are bound to make mistakes. No one is perfect. Jo hogaya so hogaya. We should be happy that now everything is fine."cut Arjun.

" Arjun you and Arohi take my car. I have called the driver to bring the other one. He might be reaching hereAnd don't worry about Shefali I will drop her."said Vansh

" What's need. We can go together."protested Arohi.

" Guys you also know that you two need sometime alone before you guys face the families. So don't worry about us we will be fine"reasoned Vansh.

" Yeah he is right."added Shefali. Vansh was on cloud nine on hearing that. For the first time till now she agreed with him. For the time being it's enough for him.

" Vansh I want to have a word with you."said Arjun.
They excused themselves from girls.
" What's going on Vansh. And don't try to lie to me."asked Arjun looking toward Shefali

" Arjun do you believe in love at first sight?"

" Why?"

" Because mujhe Love at first sight Ho Gaya hai yaara."answered Vansh looking dreamily at Shefali.

He knew that this would be coming from the look Vansh has been giving to Shefali from beginning. Moreover he was tolerating her rude behaviour that was so unlike Vansh. At first he was a little worried for Shefali but he knows that Love change a person for better and he has seen the change in Vansh.

" Dude you don't have any idea how much she LIKES you?"said Arjun chuckling and remembering his and her conversation about Vansh outside Shefali's house on reunion night.

" Dude believe me I have fair idea about how much she LIKES me."replied Vansh looking at him and remembering her words when she came to visit him to give him a piece of mind.
And both laughed seeing each other.

He was about to enter in the car when she stopped him and stood in front of him.
" Arjun what when we reach home? What if our parents don't agree to this? And what about Vansh's parents? Will they except a girl as their nephew's wife who was supposed to be their daughter-in-law. What if it spoils your relationship with them."she asked worriedly.
He understood her state of mind. He took her hand in his hand and caressed her knuckle with his thumb before kissing it and said" Arohi I understand your insecurities but you also need to understand that they are our parents. At the end of the day they want us to be happy. And about Tayaji and Taiji, they are very understanding. So have faith in them. And moreover whatever be the consequences, remember one thing we are together in this. Understood" She nodded with a faint smile. He kissed forehead lovingly to take away all her insecurities and her smile brightens feeling the warmth of his affection

" Love is so beautiful."said Shefali admiring the couple standing few feet away from them lost in their own world.

" Yes love is beautiful and being in love is more beautiful."replied Vansh staring at her lovingly. She felt conscious due to his constant gaze.
" Vaise I am sorry for lashing out on you at that time but I don't have choice. I want her to confess and you were..."

" It's ok." There was a different kind of silence. He was enjoying this moment with her and for her this silence was awkward.

" I think the car has arrived."said she awkwardly. With that she moved towards the car. He sighed and followed her. He had to work a little harder for her and he will because she's is worth it.

" So Arohi are you ready to spend your whole life with an imperfect person."asked Arjun

" Whole life. That's long."she answered playfully

Arjun wound his hand around her waist and pulled her flesh towards himself and looked at her with lots of emotions.
" But I think I can manage."she said providing him much needed assurance.
" And what about you. Will you be able to live your life with a very imperfect girl like me."

" I also think I can manage"he answered which earned him a light smack from her.

" So that means ours is imperfect love."

" Love can never be imperfect. You can say Perfect Love of Imperfect Lovers."he said brushing her cheeks smoothly with back of his hands.

" Flaunting writing skill huh Mr. Writer. Waise you don't need to because I am already impressed."said Arohi wrapping her arms and locking her fingers with each other behind his neck.

" Waise other than writing skill I have many more skill which I would love to flaunt in front of you."he said huskily pulling her more into him and looking at her lips.

" If it's just for me then I don't mind you flaunting"she said shyly understanding his meaning.

" It's exclusive for you" with that he bend down and placed his lips on hers promising her, his company for the rest of his life. She responded equally promising the same.

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Abey ye to koi Vansh nikla... :p

oh hell arohi going to marry that vansh
arjuhi first meeting was nice
arohi was surprise that arjun aks abt just her 😲
so arjuhi & vansh were friends from childhood
seriously arohi is so stupid that when she know still want to get married to that vansh 🤪
she even ignore arjun in childhood just to be with vansh how much idiot arohi is
now arjun going to find out what is bothering her
continue soon

Gud..
But Sry to say I don't feel pity for arohi..
In my eyes she is selfish to want to grab her love in any way..then y playing suffering soul when she is not ..
It is clearly visible that vansh have no feelings for her but she don't want to stand for herself coz it will snatch her so called love from her..
She don't want to tell her feelings...but what she was doing now is also not better...

Poor arjun...
He can't even express his feelings...as arohi is also acting like vansh...not understanding arjun feelings..
Wat is d difference BTW arohi n vansh both r in their own world to think about others..
Even if arjun try to express..arohi beat him with her vanish jaap..
I am scared for arjun either both way his heart is going to break..
If he succeed vansh will realize may be...
Or if arohi realise...then she will play I don't deserve arjun jaap...coz she always told him that how much she loves vanish blah ..blah...

In all these I can only say its only arjun who loves here..
Coz he want arohis happiness unlike arohi who even after knowing vansh don't give damn about her wants to marry him just for her thought that she loves vansh...it has neither her happiness nor vanshs...
Its not like she don't know it..
She knows but want it coz of her obession for vansh...that's y she isn't even considering her best friends advice

Sry if I hurt anyone..
But I said wat I felt..

Why Arohi is bent on being a dukhiyari...???