"Saaransh proposed to you!" hearing the excitement in Riya's voice over the phone meanwhile roaming in her room, Shanaya closed her eyes."He did not propose me, Riya! He only confessed his feelings" telling Riya for the nth times, Shanyaa had lost every hope of making her understand.All she could hear was the excitement in her voice.No wonder, Riya liked Saaransh for her from a very long time, just like Shanaya had guessed.Riya was asking or, to be more precise, she was advising her to think of Saaransh as her future from such a long time.Shanaya had no idea since when Riya had started thinking of Saaransh as the future of Shanya.Shanaya guessed it could be since Riya had met Saaransh while helping Shanaya for the case or maybe it was much before then that?And, the happiness in her voice was proof."Come on it's almost same. But why did not you say something? He deserves it, Shana."Shanaya was more heartbroken than she could express. She could practically feel Saaransh's pain.
Shanaya's expressions changed with the speed of the light. She had not seen him since the previous day.But, she turned her attention in the direction Erina was looking and, she winced with pain.Sitting at the far corner of the hotel vestibule in the black suit, looking more handsomely than ever was Vihaan.But, not alone.Seated opposite to him, was a beautiful woman all dolled up in a black sleeveless gown.She was there to impress him, as in really impress him.Vihaan seemed to have heard Erina, for he looks at their direction and the shock on his face was enough to say he was not expecting them to be there.Looking at Vihaan who had changed his hairstyle as if to impress someone, Shanaya knew one thing.He was playing with her feelings.Shanaya felt betrayed and broken, again and, she knew her mind was correct all the time."I will meet you later. I have to meet someone." without looking at Erina, Shanaya spoke and walk away from her.She could not risk showing her tears that wer
Vihaan was looking tired while sitting on his chair in his office. His eyes were red from not sleeping for the last twelve hours, his hair messed up from roaming many times hands in it, his tie loosens up at the top, his shirt rolled up to his forearm and his shoes, not in his feet.He groaned when he bends backwards and felt his muscles sore from staying in the same position. He had not gone to the Mansion after going on the "Date", for his works were pending.Or, he was hoping to talk to Shanaya, but not like it happen.Shanaya took her day off!Lying backwards on his chair, he felt heaven as soon as his back touched the leather and he forgets all his tiredness.All he wanted was some sleep.But, it was not in his life as it was already eight and he could hear several footsteps suggesting employee have come.The new day had begun and, he wanted to be present in his office for his employees.He was not a friendly boss, but, he was the responsible one.Even though the work of the offi
"So, you guys are like, in a relationship for a month and then you will decide if you want to continue or not, right?" sitting on the bed of Shanaya in her apartment, Riya enquired."Yup, it was best for both of us" arranging her bed, Shanaya answered."Cool! so if you think you guys are not for each other, you will break up mutually?""Yup, no drama or something like that. We both are ready for it so we will get hurt less, even though we will be hurt.""So, what's with you and Vihaan?" taking the pillow in her lap, Riya enquired.Sitting close to her, Shanaya looked at her and with confusion, spoke: "You mean, Saaransh and I, right?"Shanaya could not be happier when she heard Riya was in Delhi for her seminar for a week. She had immediately asked her to stay with her."No, I mean you and Vihaan." looking pointedly at Shana, Riya cleared the confusion.Scoffing, Shanaya spoke, "Last time I checked you were so excited for Saaransh and me!""I am still excited and happy for both of you
Shanaya opened her eyes to see herself engulfed in the darkness. It took a minute for her to adjust to it and immediately, her hand went to the right side of her head."Good, it's not hurting anymore" thinking to herself, she felt relieved and shift herself on the bed, to be precise on Vansh's.She had no idea what time it was, or what was happening in the Mansion, for she had not left the room for the last two days.Two days before, when she had come to the Mansion as per her promise to Vansh of coming on every weekend, she had no idea migraine pain will come back to her.The pain was so worse, she had not eaten anything and had slept continuously for the last thirty-six hours without knowing anything.She vaguely remembered someone coming to her while she was sleeping asking for foods and her condition and, she guessed it must be one of the trios.The trio as in Saaransh, Riya and Vansh as Avni was at her new home, as in Anubhav's home.She remained on the bed in the same position,
Strengthening himself on the chair, Saaransh look at Vansh, Riya and then at Shanaya busy in eating. They were seated on one of the window tables of Paradise hotel and, the moon shining in the sky was just behind Shanaya.He kept looking at them as if waiting for something.Yes, he was waiting for the correct time to ask something he knew was going to change everything."Vihaan is avoiding me, isn't he?" dropping the question on them as if it was the most simple thing he had asked, he went back to his food, but, his eyes noticing everything.Immediately, three of them stopped eating for a second but resumed without glancing at any of the three.But, it was more than enough for Saaransh. The way three of them reacted the same gave only one thing.Every of the three knew, but, they knew individually.He knew something was wrong the moment he had proposed Shanaya.He had observed Vihaan avoiding looking at both of them or talking about Shanaya with him.Hell, he even had stopped talking
Saaransh's eyes were looking past Shanaya who was sitting in front of him. He was physically present there but, his mind was still in Vihaan's room, the words 'She was mine', 'you stole her' ranging inside his mind.He heard Shanaya's worried voice from a distance" Saaransh, what is it? Tell me what happened?"But, he doubts he would be able to tell her.Shifting his eyes on her, Saaransh looked at her looking at him with full attention and concern in her eyes."Worried for Vihaan or me," he thought to himself and, he knew the answer well.He closed his eyes once the words" We kissed for bloody sake!" rang in his mind.God! how could they hide it.He had lost the battle even before going in the battlefield.His mind played the scene when he had come out of Vihaan's room and had found Shanaya waiting for him at a distance.He could see the horror in her eyes when she had noticed the drops of blood stuck on his shirt's cuff."What the hell happened?" he had heard her asking."Don't worr
Shanaya blinked twice.She could not believe the man in front of her just said that."It's my business because the man you fought with is my boyfriend." looking at him in his eyes, Shanaya spoke angrily but with a low volume.Vihaan clenched his fist to control his anger and before he knows he was walking, toward her.Next moment, Shanaya found her back against the door while felt Vihaan's fingers digging in the skin of her shoulders. His nose was flaring in anger and, his face was an inch away from her."The boyfriend you made after kissing and making out with me and who turned out to be my best friend, hmm?" looking angrily at her, Vihaan accused.Okay, that hurt and Shanaya felt the same.But it did not last long and, all the things he had done to hurt her made her realize he was not in the position to judge her.Not giving a damn, she snapped while looking deep in his eyes, challenging him in a way she had no clue" Look who is judging, the one who is so desperate to marry after al
Lying on their bed, she watched him, removing the tie, and unbuttoning his shirt, and then suddenly he stopped.The action did not go unnoticed, and immediately, Shana looked at him.And found him looking at her."Always Look at me," he demanded as soon as their eyes met."I am already looking at only you," Shana replied emphasising on 'you', and her eyes reached to his manhood again.Shana took a long breath as soon as his hands touched his belt.All the curiosity, anxiety, and excitement made their way, and she could feel the sweating make the way.She had touched and had felt him, but now she was going to see it.As if he could sense, he spoke," Are you sure?" Even though his heart was praying, " Please don't say 'No'"."Are you going to torture me in slow motion, " Shana was restless now."Ha
"What?" Vihaan almost stammered.And he broke the kiss, not because he wanted to, though. He looked at her, shock written all over his face.Did he just hear Shana correctly?Shana hesitated. Was Vihaan not ready anymore for her?But the kiss did not seem like it. It had the same passion."Nothing," and she blurts out with disappointment, lacing her voice."Shana...please repeat what you said?" Vihaan just wanted to hear her say once more.He had wanted to hear it for such a long time that he was not sure he was even hearing it.Lifting her chin, making her eyes meet his, Vihaan spoke again," Please, just once."His pleading but love-loaded eyes and his thumping heart answered the one Shana was searching for, and she whispered the magic words again," Love me, Vihaan."Tick tick tick
Ascending the stairs, Shana knew it was a turning night in her life.Vihaan had never left a party like it ever.And she was confused.No way, Vihaan had left the party simply because saaransh had danced with her.And the voice of Vihaan rang in her mind, " One touch of another man on your skin and trust me, you will never forget this night.""He was not serious about it." speaking to herself, she tried calming herself.She was so engrossed she hardly heard Vansh's footsteps beside her."Good night, beautifool" Stopping at the first floor, Vansh looked at her.Shana smiled tight lips, her eyes on the second floor, her heart beating fast, in excitement and desire.Waving goodbye to Vansh, she hurriedly ascended the stairs and halted in front of the door to their bedroom.Calming her running heart,
Everything was going well. Since the arrival of Vihaan, Shana could hardly feel any gaze. And the party was going great. As it was for only closed ones, it hardly had thirty to forty people. The food, the music, the aura, everything was perfect. "I think it will be a girl" Sipping the soft drink, Shana spoke, her eyes filled with love looking at Avni's belly. She was standing in the middle of the party hall with Vansh, Avni and Anubhav. "I think it would be a boy" Vansh spoke next. "Come on! I can tell you it will be a girl" Caressing her belly, Avni glared at Vansh. "Ofcourse, even I want a girl" Joining Avni, Anubhav continued" Imagine having a little image of you. That would be so beautiful" and he was dreamy now. Shana was enjoying t
Shana was sitting in front of the dressing table, her pinkish-round face glowing.Not with any makeup, but with shyness, excitement and nervousness.Her greenish silk saree with a backless blouse and the emerald necklace adoring her petite and creamy neck were not making her less prettier.And she realised people saying green is her colour were not liars.She was glad to choose green, for she wanted to look pretty. The feminine in her was urging her to look beautiful, for herself and for Vihaan.She knew something had changed, maybe not just something but everything.She now wanted to wear gorgeous sarees and dresses and wanted to look mesmerizing every time.And her expectations of herself were so much, she could not even decide which lipstick to apply.Her heart as usual wanted red, but her eyes and mind were urging her to go to pink.And vihaan lying on the bed, his hands supporting his head was not helpful at all.Instead, like always he was increasing her heartbeats and regrets.
Shana might not have forgiven him, but she would answer him ,whenever he would ask her anything.But that was it.Days passed and it was one fine day.Avni and anubhav have visited them and all except Vihaan were sitting in the lobby, enjoying the sunset and cool Breeze while enjoying the coffee.Vihaan was as usual in his office, he had some important meetings with the international client.But he had promised Avni he would be with them as soon as the meeting will be over.Sipping the coffee while gossiping , Avni spoke up, gaining everyone's attention on her"I have something to share with you."And she had everyone's attention.She looked nervously at everyone and then her gaze halted at Anubhav who was sitting beside her on the sofa.Out of her habit, Shana was noticing her body language and she noticed Avni's p
Two days passed and it was already Sunday.Neither Shana nor Vihaan had any plans, but the rest of the Rathores had already departed to one of their relatives.Since it was one of her favourites, Shana took her time to wake up.She had no obligation to wake up early and to rush to the office.She had inner plans though.She wanted to wake up late, have a bath, have brunch and then she wanted to dedicate her time to writing.It was killing her to know she had not written a single line for a long time.Waking up at ten in the morning, she was out of her room after half an hour.She had not taken a bath yet, she was craving for some strong coffee.Still in her sleep, she descended the stairs to reach Vansh's floor and the thought of having a glimpse of him made her walk toward his room.Knocking, sh
Good morning" Trying to meet her eyes, Vihaan spoke while sitting at the breakfast table.It was not exactly morning; it was ten in the morning, and they both were late for the office.Or, Vihaan was deliberately late as he was waiting for Shana to at least look at him.He was completely sober, even if he was not, he was not going to show it.The thought of the night was a nightmare for him and he did not want to ruin the present day.But it looked like it had.He felt Shana ignoring him completely, and once done with the breakfast, he followed her back to his room.Closing the door, he walked toward Shana and lightly grabbing her elbow, made her turn towards him."Please look at me" Lifting her chin with his index finger; he was like a lost puppy.Shana did not glance at him."I am sorry, Shana"
Tick tick tick....The second hand of the wall clock was increasing her heartbeat with every strike and she was becoming more anxious.Now she was concerned about him. It might have been normal for her to pretend to be okay in front of the members of the family when they had asked about Vihaan and she had replied" He will be late."But, now when she was alone, and time was passing at a fast pace, she was worried.All she wanted was for him to be in front of her.Lurching up from the bed, she stood up and picking the phone from the table, she had just dialled his number when she heard the bell ringing outside the door of the room.And the next second, she heard the knob of the door turning.She had never been so relieved as she was a the moment and she almost ran forward to hug him.But, then she stopped and all the anxiousness, worri