Ek ladki thi diwani si

Hey, friends, I have posted my ff on Mayur on

http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1260439&TPN=12
and @farrda01 suggested me to post it here, too. So I am posting it here. Hope you like it.

Part1:
Ek ladki thi diwani si, Ek ladke pe who marti thi,
Nazre zuka ke, Sharma ke, Galiyo se gujarti thi...

Nupur was sitting in her classroom. Her eyes which were wet and puffy, said she had been crying continuously. She was in 11th Standard. She had chosen Science stream. So she had to come to this school, in which she didn't know any one. Her old school had no Science stream. She was a bright student. But still she was sitting there with her mark sheet of internal examination which showed that she had very less percentage. "Just 62%" She thought. "What will mom-dad say? They will be angry. They will never understand why I got such less marks. Even I can't understand it. I mean, how is this possible for me?" Nupur Bhushan, who always got more than 80% in all the exams. She wanted to make a strong career, to support her family. She always thought, "Why do people fall in love? They waste their time. Just marry a person whom your parents choose for you when you are of age for marriage." But that was before she lost control over her own heart. True, she wanted to marry, but she was too young to think about marriage. Then why? Whenever she saw him, she can't control herself. She just keep staring at him. When she hears him speaking, she just wants the moments to freeze. "Mayank", She thought, "Mayank Sharma, Why can't I concentrate on my studies. It's all because of him. I just think about him day and night. I dream him only. He is so intelligent. Yes, more than me. But, may be he does not even know my surname. What is this feeling?" For almost an hour she sat there. Then she went home. That night, she decided not to think about Mayank and just concentrate on her studies.
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Time passed by. Two years really passed like two days. Her 12th standard results are going to be announced today. It was mostly the last time all the classmates are meeting each other. She saw him, but didn't go to meet him. She asked her cousin to just know his result. Her cousin Gunjan, who knew she had a soft corner for Mayank asked Mayank's sister, when Mayank was not there. That's it. She came home. She took admission in Computer Engineering. She always remembered Mayank. There was not even a single day, when she did not remember him. He was so intelligent, yet mischievous, still so adorable. He had everything a girl would want in her boyfriend. Her friends, Diya and Suhani knew about her first and last crush Mayank. But she didn't know where he is? In which college he is studying? Anyways, she was very realistic to hope for him. Because she knew very well that may be Mayank will not even remember her name when they will meet each other in future. She completed her engineering. She got placement in one of the best companies in IT industry. She went to Pune, to work in Infosys. She always dreamt about working in this company.
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It was 5 o' clock in the evening of January month. It was too cold. She was sitting at the table in her cabin just hoping to drink some hot coffee in the canteen, when her phone rang. It was his project leader, Samrat Shergil. He wanted her in his cabin right now. (Sigh! No rest). She went without delay. She knocked and Samrat called her to come inside. There was someone on the visitor's chair. She went inside and greeted "Good evening" to Samrat.
Samrat said, "Hey! Come Miss Nupur Bhushan", at her name she thought she noticed some movement in the chair. She was standing behind it, so she couldn't see the person sitting there.
"This is your new project manager, Mayank Sharma", said Samrat. She couldn't believe her ears. "Am I dreaming or is it really happening?" she thought. Then he slowly stood up and after 4 years, she was watching him again.
"Hello, Nice to meet you, Miss Nupur Bhushan", he extended his hand when she just stared at him and didn't greet him for 1 long minute. She controlled herself and shook hands with him.
"Nice to meet you, too."
"Mr. Shergil, It seems like Miss Bhushan is not happy with this change. Hadn't you told her earlier?" he asked Samrat.
"No, I told her that I would be here for 2 or 3 days only, and I am transferring to Bangalore branch." Samrat was not aware of anything. He again got busy in some files which Mayank gave him and suddenly he realized that they were not saying anything and just staring at him. Then he told Nupur to continue her work in her cabin.
She went in her cabin. It was 5:30 PM. "Still 1 hour at office? How will I bear it? Why did he come here? I was happy. True, I have no any special friend in boys that can be my boyfriend in future. But I was satisfied with my career. I could concentrate on my work. And now? He is here, with the same smile on his face. He seems so similar, yet so much matured than he was in 12th Standard. Of course, even I had changed somewhat." Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and she saw him entering her cabin.
"So, remember me? We were together in school for two years and also some coaching classes." Said Mayank in a polite tone so that they would feel comfortable in working with each other.
"Ummm.. ya , of course, the topper of the class, How can anyone forget you? But I am surprised; I thought I will have to remind you that I was in your class." She knew she sounded rude or weird but she couldn't help herself.
"Nupur, my friends Chirag and Aniket who knew you since 9th Standard had told me that you were really intelligent, clever, and outspoken girl. Surely something would have gone wrong, otherwise you would also be in the toppers of the class. Any ways, since when are you here?" He said in attempt to cheer her up though he couldn't understand why she sounded angry on him.
She told to herself, "Oh God? How can I resist his so much nice and polite nature? Why are you making it more difficult for me?" Then she realized that there wasn't his mistake in this entire situation. He has no idea about her feelings. She has to forget about her one sided love or attraction or crush, whatever it was. But he still remembered what those Chirag and Aniket told him about her in just formal discussion? How was it possible? She thought he had never noticed her much.
"Nupur???" Exclaimed Mayank.
"Hmm.. Oh, sorry, I am here since 4 months. So tell me. Where were you before this?" She asked continuing just friendly discussion.
"I was in Bangalore, but wanted a transfer here. I couldn't get it in past 3 months. But Mr. Samrat wanted to shift in Bangalore because of some personal problems. So I got a transfer letter before 5 days only. Any ways, It would be fun working together because we know each other, right?" He asked.
"Ya." She replied. She watched the time. It was 6:30 PM. "Listen, I will have to go now. See you tomorrow. Bye"
"Ok, bye." He went back to Samrat's oops sorry now his cabin. Samrat has left taking all his belongings. Cabin was all his now. He sat at his chair, and went into flashback.
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He saw her in the Mathematics coaching class first time. She was not very much beautiful or high fashionable or anything that special. She was quite a simple girl. Her innocence attracted him towards her. This was first time ever that he noticed any girl without any reason or need. Then suddenly he heard his friends talking.
"Hey, Chirag, see! It's her, Nupur. Remember her?" Aniket was asking Chirag.
He listened to them intently.
"Are haan yaar, It's her. The most studious and clever girl of the tuition class. Looks like she had chosen Science stream, But in her school Science was not as a stream. She must have moved to another school. Have you any idea?"
Before anyone could say, their sir came and all the students greeted him. It was their first day, so he started with introduction. Every student had to tell his or her name and name of the school he or she belonged to. And to Mayank's surprise she had moved to his own school. He didn't know why, but he felt some happiness in his heart. He always liked her. Though they hardly spoke to each other, he liked her voice, her talkativeness, her talking style. He often heard her friends telling that she should were stylish dress, she should wear earrings, she should speak less, she should keep her voice low, and so many things such as these. She always laughed them off. Something in her simplicity and honesty attracted Mayank towards her. But today's Nupur was somewhat more matured. She had worn a beautiful Chudidar which can be counted in latest fashion, with matching earrings and bracelet. Oh, Did he notice that much in such short conversation about her? God, help me?
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The watchman came.
"Sir, muje office band karni hogi. 7:30 baj gaye he aur andhera bhi kafi ho chukka hai. Aap ko aur kitni der he?"
He was brought back to the present. "Oh, sorry, main ja hi raha hoon." He went to his place.

I know guys, It's a way too long. Please It's my first attempt, I just wrote what I thought of. It may not be too good, but don't be so harsh on me. Please comment. And If you will like it, I will continue the story. Thanks for spending your time.



Part 2: Pg 1
Part 3: Pg 1
Part 4: Pg 1
Part 5: Pg 2
PM List: page 9
Part 6: Pg 10
Part 7: Pg 16
Part 8: Pg 24
Part 9: Pg 29
Part 10: Pg 33
Part 11: Pg 37

Part 2:

Some weeks passed after Mayank joined the office. Nupur and Mayank both couldn't manage their feeling well, but they worked well together. She could express her problems while testing a software in front of him better than any one else. Even Gunjan, Suhani or Diya would not have understood her mistakes or problems in this way. He always helped her. He helped others, too. But still Nupur's heart kept telling her that there was something else in their relation than it was being seen. Or may be she wanted that. She tried to concentrate on her work.
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"Nupur, I want you in my cabin for an important meeting in 5 minutes." She got a message on her intercom.
She went in Mayank's cabin. There were also other members of the team, Sonam, Nilam, Rajiv and Hiren. She took her seat.
"Miss Bhushan, Have you prepared the report on the last project?" He asked her.
"Yes, Sir, here it is." She handed him the report on which she was working for last 4 nights. Because no matter she was preparing it for months, it always took last sleepless nights to be completely correct. Her eyes were saying that she was tired. But still she had to attend the meeting. It was a rule. All the team members were now handing their reports. He bade farewell to all of them except Nupur.
"Nupur, what's the matter, You are looking very much tired. Are you alright?" He said with the concern in his eyes and voice.
"Yes. Don't worry, Mayank. It's just because I could not get enough sleep in last 4 days. I was finalizing the report. So?" She replied. She was now used to him in the office and around him. No one in their team knew that they already knew each other. They just thought they were from the same city. So just were comfortable with each other. Mayank and Nupur were formal when there was anyone with them Otherwise they talked to each other as old friends only.
"OK. Then please get some proper sleep today, and do you want to go to the doctor for checkup? Should I take you to the clinic? He asked.
"Oh no, Mayank. Thanks. But I am fine. I will manage. Umm.. Can I go now?"She felt herself being uncomfortable by his constant gaze and concern for her.
"No wait, It is Holi next week and 4 holidays are combined because of Saturday, Sunday and Eid. Don't you want to go home?" He asked her.
"Oh, yes, indeed I am missing home much. I forgot about 4 holidays at all. I will think about it. Are you going, too?" She asked to know.
"Actually, I am also thinking to go, Shall we go together? It is travelling of 6 hours. We will be bored if we go alone." He said somewhat slowly.
She was dumbfounded. "Oh no, I has to stay away from him. A journey with him? I would deny him."
But what she said loudly was, "Ok. Sure. Now I am leaving, Bye." She started to walk towards the door but Mayank grabbed her hand from behind. She stopped and looked back. Her breathing was fast suddenly.
"Nupur, please call me if you need to go to the doctor or if you want any medicines from the store. Bye, Take care." He left her hand and she went quickly from there.
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Nupur was thinking hard. She was in her bed. She wanted to sleep badly. But still her eyes wouldn't close. She just thought of Mayank. Why did he do this? Or was it normal for him? No, his eyes were saying something. But her mind said that she would be hurt. This is not possible. Mayank and HER? He was just too good for her. He is handsome, intelligent, smart, helpful, and the list will just continue. For how long her mind and heart argued with each other, she could not know. The next morning she woke up fresh.
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Mayank went home, took a hot shower and came to his bed. He lay awake for some time thinking about his own action of today. How could he do it on impulse like that? She really drives me out of my mind. Is this love or first attraction of my life? I was very shy in school and even in college. I never flirted with girls. If it was some work, I would talk to them, but Nupur was somewhat different. I always get a feeling of protecting her from each and every problem she may be facing. I am protective for her. But why should I be protective for her? And very soon, he was in his dreamland.
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Though it was difficult for both of them, they reacted as if nothing had happened yesterday. They talked in their usual tone. They decided to go by a train of 10 o' clock in the morning. So they will reach home at 4:30 PM. They met on the station at around 9:00.
"Hey, Right on time?" Mayank asked Nupur.
"No, I am before time. Come we have to buy tickets, too." She reminded him. They bought the tickets and ate the sandwiches in the shop on the station. They waited for the train sitting on the empty bench. Suddenly one guy comes out of blue and runs away stealing Nupur's mobile. Mayank notices that and telling Nupur to sit there, he follows him desperately. He finally grabs him and takes the phone back. He comes to her and gives her the phone. He was all sweaty and patting.
"Thanks." Nupur said. How would have she tackled this situation if he would not be there.
"It's okay. But be careful. May be you were somewhere else mentally. Hey, the train is here. Come; give me one of your bags." He took the heavy bag and left a small light bag for her.
"Oh God, how can he know her this well? She was indeed somewhere else mentally. She was thinking about the day of the meeting only. He is such a caring man. A sweet lovable gentleman."
She followed her in the compartment without saying anything and they sat on the window seats opposite to each other. They stared out of the window for some time but kept glancing at each other on some intervals. Then on the next station, the people started to climb in that compartment. There was a sudden crowd. And the crowd was not too friendly. Some men were behaving very odd. Before anyone had sat on her seat Nupur just wished Mayank would come and sit beside her. May be Mayank was thinking the same, he suddenly got up and sat besides her. "Thanks", she muttered. "It's okay." He smiled at her reassuringly. That smile was to die for.
They talked for some time about their office, home, family members, old friends, college, dreams and desires. And then Nupur felt like sleeping. She closed her eyes.
Mayank was just sitting there, thinking about his life and trying to make out his feelings and emotions for Nupur. He looked at her. She was looking cute while sleeping. Her hair were coming on her face because of the wind and moving train. He stretched his hands out. And slightly, such as she doesn't wake up, he set her hair back. After some time her head was leaning on his shoulder. He felt heat rising in his body and sudden sparking inside his body. "Why am I feeling like this?"
She woke up after an hour or so. She noticed that her head was resting on his shoulder. She sat straight soon. She felt awkward.
"Good morning, madam" He grinned at her as usual.
"Good morning? At 1 in the afternoon?" She watched the time and commented.
Both of them laughed and the uneasiness was removed suddenly. Mayank asked, "Aren't you hungry? Because I am."
She nodded, and said, "Yes, I have something to eat in my lunch box." And she took her lunch box out. As soon as she opened it, "Wow, Paneer Manchurian, I can't believe. You made it?"
"Yes. I am a good cook, Mr. Mayank Sharma." She was in a very good mood now.
"Ok, then Miss Nupur Bhushan, I will give you marks after I taste it."He copied her formal tone.
They enjoyed Paneer Manchurian and laughed at funny things they remembered. After they had eaten, Mayank said, "Nupur, I really didn't know you can cook so much well."
"Actually I can cook Gujarati and Chinese very well. Even South Indian, But I don't like Punjabi food very much. I can cook that, too. But I just don't like it too much." She said.
"You know what? Chinese is my favorite. And I can do anything for Manchurian. We are so alike, isn't it?" He added the last sentence on purpose.
"Mmmm.. y ya actually I?," But she could just stammer.
He smiled to himself, but she didn't notice. Before she could manage to answer, her cell phone rang. It was her best friend, Suhani.
"Hey, Suhani, how are you?" She picked up the phone with relief.
"Are, I am fine. Are you coming for Holi or enjoying in Pune only?" Came Suhani's voice.
"Actually I am on my way to home. In 2 hours, I will be at home. Listen, I am coming to your place in the evening. Missing you and Diya. Just call Diya and tell her to come to your place at 6:30 ? 7:00, oK? I will come with Gunjan." She said in one breath.
"OK, Ok, I also want to talk to you about my life. Let's meet. Bye, take care."
"Bye" She hung up the phone and smiled to herself as her mind filled up with the old memories of college.
"Hmm? college friends?" Mayank asked taking her back in present.
"Oh, yes. Diya and Suhani are my best friends, and Gunjan is my cousin. We are like a mmm?"
"Family gang?" Mayank completed her sentence.
"Yes. You are an understanding person." She said giving a nod and a sweet smile.
"Or I just understand what ever you say, or even you don't say." He told himself in his mind. "But why? Was this love?" He needed to confirm. May be he was too much habitual to her presence in last two months at office. When ever he was confused, she came to his cabin by some co-incidence and after she would go, he always found that he was not confused any more. He never discussed his problems in project with her, but her smile always soothed him. It was a smile just reserved for him. He thought when she was with him, her smile reached her eyes, and otherwise it was mostly pretention. May be?.
"Mayank, what happened? Mayank?" He came to his senses by Nupur's voice. "We have to get down. Get up."
"Oh, did they reach already?" He had hoped the journey to continue for some more time. They came on the station as the train stopped.
"Nupur, my home is near station. Let's go there first. I will take my bike, and drop you your home." He said.
"Mayank, you hadn't slept for even a minute. I will go in the auto. Don't take tension. I will reach in 10 minutes only. And I will? " She was interrupted by his finger on her mouth.
"Nupur, you have so heavy luggage with you. And don't argue now. I am coming to drop you home. That is final." He told and both were lost in each other's eyes. Suddenly both of them realized that his finger was still on her mouth. He took his hand back, and she felt heat rising on her cheek. They were on the station in with so much public there. She looked everywhere but not at Mayank.
They walked towards Mayank's home silently. They went inside. His mom and sister were sitting in the drawing room.
"Mom, Rinny, how are you?" He greeted his mom and hugged his sister.
"Fine" Both replied and his mom looked at Nupur questioningly.
She touched his mom's feet and said "Hi" to Rinny.
"Mom, she is Nupur. She is in my office. We were classmates in school. Nupur, this is my mom, and this is my younger sister Rinny. Any ways, I will be right back. I am going to drop her at her home. Do you want any thing from the market, Mom?" He asked picking up the key of his bike.
"No. Beta, but wait. Let Nupur sit for 5 minutes at least. Sit, Nupur, and Rinny, talk to Nupur. I am coming back in 5 minutes." She went inside the kitchen and called Mayank to come in.
Mayank went inside and his mom asked him with love. "Beta, Nupur tumhe bahot pasand he na?"
"Mom, aap bhi na, She is only a very good friend of mine. Nothing else. Aap bhi khamakha hi kuchh bhi sochti rehti ho?.?"
"Beta, main tumhe achche se janti hu. Kuchh to baat hai jot um chhupane ki koshish karte ho." His mom said teasingly.
"Mom, main jaa raha hu. Who apne ghar pe late ho jayegi. Please." He pleaded his mom.
Mayank's mom takes bowls of ice-cream and comes outside. She serves ice-cream for all.
"Ye lo, beta, Mayank to pani ke liye bhi puchhna bhul gaya. Thoda buddhu he."
"Mom," He felt embarrassed. They ate ice-cream and Nupur was talking about her family with Mayank's mom. Then they finally stood up and Mayank's mom told Nupur to come again.
Mayank started the bike and asked, "Mom, main thodi der me aata hoon."
"Haan, Mayu beta, koi baat nahi." His mom had a small smile on her face.
"To choice to acchhi he mere bete ki. I liked Nupur." She talked to herself. She would talk to her son at night. She watched the bike until it disappeared.
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Promo of part 3:
At Nupur's place, Gunjan & Mayank intro.
Mayank's mom helps Mayank to make him realize their love, and Gunjan helps Nupur. After long separation of 3 days, Return journey starts, but will it take them to their actual destiny? Or will it create confusion???

Part 3:

They reached Nupur's home. Mayank asked, "Now, when will we meet again?"
"Let's see. Hum phone pe decide karege." She said.
"Ok. Bye, then." He said that but didn't want her to go inside.
"Bye." She turned to go inside. She had hardly taken two steps while he grabbed her hand.
"Nupur, stop. Shall we meet tomorrow for Holi?" He asked.
"Mayank. Not on Holi, We will meet on Saturday if it would be possible." She said thoughtfully.
"Oh.. ok. Bye." He said that but didn't leave her hand.
"Ok. Bye." She said and watched at him for few seconds but he didn't realize that. Then she said, "Mayank mera hath.." and looked at her hand which was grabbed in his strong hand.
Mayank realized now and left her hand. "Sorry?. Who actually.. main.." He started, but before anything else, Gunjan's voice came.
"Nupur, tum? What a surprise? I really wanted to meet you. I have so many things to tell you, my loving Diiii?." And she came running towards them and hugged Nupur. Nupur was so much happy to see her.
"Hmm? my younger sister is getting married in 3 months. Hey, I missed you, too. How's jiju?" Nupur started. But she saw that Gunjan had noticed Mayank.
"Gunjan, meet him, He is Mayank Sharma. He is my colleague and friend. We were in the same school. And Mayank, meet her. She is my cousin, but we are very close to each other. She is getting married in June.
They shook hands and greeted each other. Then Mayank went home.
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Gunjan and Nupur were sitting on Nupur's bed. Nupur was lost in some thought. While Gunjan was talking to her fianc on the cell phone. She finished her conversation and looked at Nupur. She had not seen Nupur lost like such in past. Gunjan grinned to herself. She snapped the fingers. And that broke Nupur's thought. She looked around. Gunjan was looking at her. She was feeling uncomfortable. In the first time in her life, she was having problem in sharing her thoughts with Gunjan.
Gunjan asked, "So what happened, Di? He is Mayank Sharma from your school only na?"
"Yes."
"He is in your office?"
"Yes."
"Have you been good friends?"
"Yes."
Now that was a limit for Gunjan. Nupur and answering only in YES NO? She continued.
"Is he a good person?"
"Yes."
"He is really handsome na?" She asked grinning to herself. Di must realize her feelings now.
"Yes."
Nupur seemed unaware to what she was confessing. Gunjan thought it was a perfect time.
"So you love him, don't you?"
"Yes."
"What?" Gunjan said loudly, "Wow, I am so much happy. I love you Di." Gunjan hugged her.
She looked embarrassed. "No, I don't mean that, I mean, he is good person. But he is too good for me. I really don't deserve him, Gunjan. But then what's going on?" And she cried. She told each and everything to Gunjan. Each single emotion, she was going through. The pain that she felt. Gunjan listened to Nupur silently.
Then she started slowly, "Di, there is only one explanation that both of you like each other very much and care for each other."
"But is it love?" Nupur asked.
"100 percent Di", Gunjan hit her head slowly.
Nupur was so happy that she was clear in her thoughts now.
Haa, he koi to wajah jo jeene ka maja yu ane laga,
Ye hawao me he kya thoda sa jo nasha jo chhane laga?
She loved him. But did he love her?

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Mayank was watching TV. He was actually just flipping through the channels. He could not even concentrate on watching TV. He kept thinking about Nupur only. How they were lost in each other's eyes today on the station. A smile came across his face.
"Wah, beta kya baat hai? Andar television me tragedy scene aa raha he. Ek couple alag ho raha he, Aur tum smile kar rahe ho? Great." His mom said coming in the drawing room and sitting beside him.
He could not reply. What would he tell his mom any way?
"Mmm. Beta, muje tum se kuchh jaroori baat karni he. Please shanti se soon na." She watched him for a minute and continued, "Dekho, ab tum 23 years ke ho chuke ho aur apni career me bhi set ho gaye ho. Mujhe lagta he ki ab tumhari shadi jaldi ho jaye to acchha hoga. Uske bad Rinny ke liye bhi to sochna hoga na?"
"But, mom?" He started but was interrupted by his mom soon.
"Dekho, beta. Me sach keh rahi hoon. Muje pata he ki wo bhi tumhe pasand karti he. Bas use ye nahi pata he ki wo pyar he. Main tumhe isi liye keh rahi hoon, puchho use jaldi, warna wo ghar walo ki baat man kar kisi aur se shadi kar legi. Aur tum bas shadi me jakar vapis akar ro kar beth jaoge."
"Maa? kya aap bhi?"
"Haa beta, wo tumhare hi jitni he. Uske mom dad bhi to uski shadi ke bare me soch rahe hoge na?"
Mayank told that he needed some sleep and went in his bedroom. But he couldn't sleep. Today when Gunjan came, Nupur had said that Gunjan is going to marry in June. Gunjan and Nupur are of same age. So they will definitely think about Nupur's marriage sooner or later. He thought for a moment, what would be my reaction if I get invitation card of Nupur's marriage with someone else?
"No, I won't let this happen. I ? I love her. Now I am sure, this is love. I will have to know about her feelings towards me. She has a soft corner for me. But is it Love?" He decided to ask her directly after going back to Pune.
Kese me tuje samjau ye mera pehla pehla pyar hai?
Ankhon me intezar hai.. O o o
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Their small vacation passed away slowly. Slowly, because they could not meet on Saturday or Sunday. Mayank tried to meet her on both the days, but Nupur had guests in her home. Her aunty and uncle had come to stay for 2 days. She was really sorry that she had to say no for meeting Mayank.
On the day they were going back, Nupur met Mayank on the station. They were so happy to see each other after such a long time. They were almost hugging each other, when they realized and shook hands.
"Are you all right, Nupur?" He asked as she became silent.
"Yes. I am ok. How are aunty and Rinny?" She said to cover up her embarrassment.
"Oh, they are fine. How are your parents and Gunjan?"
"They are also fine." She replied. They sat in the train besides each other.
"Hmmm? You are lucky, Nupur, you can always find a window seat for yourself." He said smiling.
"If you want a window seat then I ?." She paused for a few seconds and added playfully, "will not give you mine, Sorry." And she laughed.
"How sweet and cute she is!" Mayank thought.
Then suddenly a girl came to them and started talking to Mayank.
"Hey Mayank, How are you?"
"Hey Priti, I am fine. So where are you?" He asked happily.
"Nothing. I am as a lecturer in our college only. Hey, Parth and Anita were trying to contact you, but your cell number is changed, I think." She informed.
"Ya. Here is my new number." And he gave his cell number to her.
"Parth is getting married in 1 month. So if possible, contact him soon. Hey, by the way, I have to go now. We will meet up in Parth's marriage. OK? Bye. See ya later." She went quickly.
"She was my classmate in college. She?" He started to tell Nupur but Nupur was already sleeping. But her eyes were shut by force. She didn't sleep like this in their first journey. How can he forget that look? Or was she pretending to sleep now? But why should she pretend that? Oh, of course, she got jealous of that Priti. No ways. But he liked that, too. She surely loves me. She is possessive for me. I was an idiot. Why didn't I figure out our love before this?
Nupur was thinking while closing her eyes tightly. Why is she feeling sad or jealous or angry if that girl was talking to Mayank? No, he was excited to meet her. No, she was just old friend. She jerked her head and tried to sleep.
She didn't talk to Mayank in their return journey at all. She ate whatever he got from the station when the train stopped without saying even a word. Mayank tried to tease her some more.
"I know how you must be feeling right now. You must be missing your home and parents, and Gunjan and all. Don't worry, you will go back soon. In 3 months, Gunjan is getting married. You can take leave on that occasion." He said.
"Oh my God, Doesn't he realize that I was perfectly ok without my home before that PRITI came? This is a limit." She didn't say any thing just continued to stare out of the window.
Mayank smiled to himself. So she is jealous and she is possessive for me. That means she loves me, too.
Hulchul hui, jara shor hua, dil chor hua, teri or hua?
Aisi chale jab hawa, Ishq hua hi hua?
I will propose her as soon as possible, may be tonight or this week. ********************************************************************
Promo of part 4: They reached Pune. Mayank proposed Nupur. But Nupur denied. But why? Now what will happen? Will their love be complete or their hearts will be broken???

Soon they reached Pune. They got off from the train. Mayank tried to make Nupur speak on their way to her home but she didn't speak much. Now Mayank felt some pain in his heart. Why are girls so hard? "Oh, Look who is thinking about girls' behavior? I have never noticed girls in my life then how can I ever manage this? But I will have to manage her at least, because I love her. I love her as my life. If she won't be there with me, there won't be any life." He thought.
Mayank thought he should do something to reveal his feelings to her.
"Mmm… Nupur" He said thinking hard.
"Yes." She answered in her machine tone she was using since Priti came in the train.
"I was thinking it is very late for you to go home, cook and then take dinner. It is already 8:00. Shall we take dinner in some restaurant and then I will drop you home." He said.
"Actually, Mayank, I think I need some rest. I am not hungry. Sorry" She replied to avoid him.
"Nupur, I know very well that you have hardly eaten any thing in the train. So keep quiet, and come for dinner." He ordered her gently.
Nupur thought he was behaving weirdly. But then she thought she was being unreasonably stubborn towards him. Firstly, She had also friends in boys during college time. If any one of them will show up, she will be happy to meet an old friend. It was the same matter with Mayank. She shouldn't be too harsh. And second, he was very caring boy. He was also tired. He could have gone to his home and could have taken rest because he has to attend an important seminar early morning on the next day. But he is coming with her for a dinner for HER only.
"Ok. Let's go." She walked with him.
As Nupur was perfectly OK now, she talked in her usual way again. Mayank was astonished at this sudden change, but he was very happy with that.
Mayank took her to a good restaurant where Chinese food was the best. She was so happy. They had their dinner and then Mayank was walking with Nupur towards her home.

They were talking about their new project and discussing how to handle the modules. They were almost at Nupur's house when suddenly it started raining.
They ran to Nupur's house, and Nupur told him to come inside. They went inside. Nupur was going to take a towel for him when the lights went off.
"Oh, no lights…" Nupur felt frightened in the dark. She was on the first floor.
"Nupur, Are you okay?" Mayank shouted from the drawing room.
But Nupur didn't hear him in the voice of rain drops. She went in the balcony to see if there is any towel outside. But she got all wet because of heavy rain.
In the drawing room, Mayank didn't get reply from Nupur and got worried. He quickly went upstairs. There he heard some noise from the direction of balcony and reached there.
He saw Nupur in the light of full moon just standing there and watching the rain with her one hand out on which drops were falling. She was all wet, and she looked marvelous. She had opened her hair as they got wet. Mayank went towards her with some unknown force, and held his hand out in front of her asking her for a dance.
Nupur did not know how to dance. But she was just mesmerized by Mayank at that time. She put her soft hand in his strong hand. And Mayank pulled her by waist. They started to dance in the rain. They were completely lost in each other's eyes.

They just swayed there holding each other. After some time, the rain became slow. And Nupur came to her senses. She realized that there was hardly any distance between them and they were too wet. She pulled herself away from Mayank, but Mayank grabbed her hand.
"Mayank, Please let me go."
"No. Not until you answer my question, Nupur."
"Question? What question?"
Mayank took a deep breath and said, "I love you Nupur, Do you love me?"
Nupur was completely shocked. She hadn't expected this at all. But she knew their marriage was not possible. No, she couldn't love him.
"No, Mayank, Sorry, you are a good friend. But I don't love you", She said stealing her eyes from him.
"Nupur, you are kidding yourself." He cupped her face in both his hands now. "Your eyes and actions say that you love me as much as I love you. Right?"
"No"
"Nupur, why are you doing this? I know you love me. Please tell me the truth that you love me." He was almost heart-broken by her NO. But he still tried to know the reason as he was sure that she loved him deeply.
"No, Mayank." She pulled her face away from his hands and stood away from him.
"But Nupur…" He tried to speak but was soon interrupted by Nupur.
"Mayank, please I don't love you. That's it." Mayank felt that she was on the verge of tears.
He went to her and put his hand on her shoulder, " Nupur, what's the matter. Won't you tell me at least?" And then Nupur cried badly. She hugged Mayank and cried so much. Mayank hugged her back and consoled that if she told him what the problem was they would find some solution. Mayank tried to calm her down.
After some time which seemed like a few hours, they broke apart from the hug.
Mayank told Nupur that they should go downstairs and she should change otherwise she can catch the cold.
They went downstairs. Nupur went inside her room and came after some time. Meanwhile Mayank had found a towel in the wash room and had dried his hair. Nupur came to Mayank. She was wearing a jacket on her clothes. Her eyes showed that she had tried best not to cry, but was not successful enough.
She came in the drawing room and sat on the couch opposite to the chair on which Mayank sat. She kept quiet for 5 minutes. Then suddenly she asked Mayank, "Why?"
"What why?" Mayank couldn't understand the question.
"Why do you love ME in this whole world? You are a very good person. You are intelligent, helping, caring and so much more than that. Then you can definitely find a very good girl. Why do you love me?"
"Nupur, what are you saying? You are a really very good girl. My mom also likes you. How can you say that you don't deserve me? I thought I am not good enough for you. That's why I wasn't telling you." Mayank said in astonishment.
Nupur said, "Once I show you something, I don't think you or your mom are going to like me."
"What's the matter, Nupur? Tell me because nothing in this whole world can stop me from loving you from my heart." Mayank tried to console her with her reassuring look.
She slowly removed her jacket. He saw that for the first time Nupur was in the sleeveless shirt. He couldn't understand what she was going to do.
Nupur came near Mayank and showed him her arm. Now Mayank understood everything. She had a little white spot on her arm near shoulder.
"This may spread as time passes, Mayank. I don't want to spoil your life." She said looking other way.
"Stop being mad, Nupur," Mayank tried to make her see towards him by putting a hand on her chin. She saw in his eyes.
"Nupur, I am matured enough to understand that this is not infectious and it doesn't make any difference to me or my mom or any one that I love." Mayank said to her.
"No, Mayank I will not be able to live if you will leave me afterwards." She said. She was about to cry.
Mayank said, "Look Nupur, I have loved you. I love your innocence, simplicity, attitude, nature, honesty, and purity of your heart. It doesn't matter if you have got a white spot on even you face."
Nupur couldn't believe her ears. "But Mayank…."
"Stop, Nupur. I love you and will always do." He stretched out his arms slowly, and Nupur hugged him passionately. She was so happy. She was crying and smiling at the same time.

After a long time, they broke apart. The rain was starting again.
Mayank gestured her to go in the balcony again. She nodded slowly. Mayank held her hand and pulled her with him. They played in rain for some time. Then suddenly Mayank grabbed Nupur's hand. Nupur tried to escape, but Mayank's grip was tight. He came towards her and slowly kissed her on her forehead. Then he held her close to him and kissed on her cheek. Nupur was just holding Mayank by her hands on his shoulders. She didn't object and kept her eyes close. She liked this closeness. He was the first and last love of her. He was her prince charming. And she was his dream girl. No one had ever got aright to come this close to her, but he had won her heart for ever.
Then Mayank slowly bent and kissed her shoulder where exactly a tiny white spot was sitting. He slowly took his face in front of Nupur's face and whispered, " I love you, sweet heart."
"I love you, too." Nupur 's voice was a little hush.
Mayank smiled a little and his lips touched her lips. Mayank was holding Nupur with his hands around her waist and now Nupur's hands were around his neck. She kissed him back. That was a very passionate kiss. They broke apart panting and breathing deeply for fresh air. Mayank went home and soon they were fast asleep in their dreams about their future with each other.
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After 3 months, before Gunjan's wedding, Nupur introduced Mayank to his parents. They liked Mayank's politeness, nature, and maturity. They were really happy with the choice of their little daughter. They had never known until then that she could really take such a big decision of her life correctly by herself. Mayank's mom had no objection with Nupur's white spot and she accepted her as her daughter in law. Rinny had also become a good friend of Nupur. And both of their families were happy for their marriage. They got engaged on Gunjan's wedding day only. After 6 months they got married. They lived happily ever after.

Tuj me rab dikhta hai, yara main kya karu?
Sajde sar jukta hai, yara mai kya karu!
Rab ne bana di Jodi….


********** THE SWEET END OF STORY BUT SWEETEST BEGINNING OF LIFE *************

Hope you liked my FF. Please comment so I can know my mistakes, too. Hit the like button if you like it.

Gosh I just love this like mad!

Superb ff. just too good.

this is a superb ff.......

if u ever write one more.....

then make sure to pm me.........

loved it to bits.......

hey dear

I've just read all the parts

loved it ...............

Awwsome amazing ff

do write more

and pm me when you write

luv
Nidzy

hey dear...
this was an amazzzing shrt stry...
it was really cute..
especially mayank's confession.. sooo shweet
please do keep writing more..
honestly.. i found no mistakes in yur shrt stry..
keep it up
nd if yu do happen to write a ff.. or another shrt stry.. or anything..
do pm me plzzz
thxx
HiNaL