Kunal's hand ball into fists as Kuhu and Kunal 2 laugh and joke, all while Kuhu holds Kunal 2's hand. "Ladies and gentleman..." booms the announcer's voice over the speakers. Kunal snaps out of his reverie, feeling annoyed at having to disengage himself from imagining putting itching powder down Kunal 2's perfect, perfect tuxedo. The emcee declares that the dance floor is now open! "Kuhu, may I?" asks Kunal 2, flashing a sheepish smile as he bows and holds his hand out. "Wait. Actually, Kunal, mujhe tumhe bhi poochna chahiye. May I please dance with your gorgeous wife? Main aur Kuhu college mein dance partners the." What a jerk he is to put me in this position. Main na kahunga toh lagunga ki main ek typical, possessive husband ho. Nahi, main iski saazish nahi poori hone doonga, thinks Kunal. "Sure," Kunal bites out, putting on a fake smile. The music starts and Kunal 2 and Kuhu start dancing. Kunal heads to the bar. "One coke please, on the rocks." He turns around with the glass and takes a swig as Kunal 2 twirls Kuhu around and she laughs. Kunal remembers a film Ketki had showed him, where the guy stares at his beloved with another man as he downs alcohol. "Don't be dramatic, Kunal. Tum coke pi rahe ho aur Kuhu dance hi kar rahi hai. Bewde aasqhiq mat bano," he breathes out. The music is reaching its crescendo. Kunal's grip tightens. His Kuhu is in that scum Kunal's hands, his hands are on his waist. "Tod na doon main tumhare haath, Kunal," he says as Abir approaches him. "Nanko, tu apne hi haath todne ki baatein kyun kar raha hai," asks a shocked Abir. Kunal's eyes are trained on Kuhu. Kuhu laughs again and Kunal 2 brings her closer. "That's it!", Kunal grinds out, slamming the glass on the counter. "Ek minute, bhai." He walks towards Kuhu and Kunal 2 with a purpose, like a tiger stalking towards its prey. "May I cut in, Kunal?" he says, with a light smile on his lips. Kuhu and Kunal 2 look at him and Kunal 2 smiles, letting Kuhu's hand go. The lights dim further and the song changes: Ek ho gaye hum aur tum, toh udd gaye neende re...
Kuhu squeals excitedly. "That's our song, Kunal!"
"True, it is our song" he says, his eyes darkening.
He pulls Kuhu in and she crashes into his chest. She looks up at him, surprised. He twirls her around and brings her in, Kuhu's back is to his chest. The song picks up. Kunal nuzzles Kuhu's neck and Kuhu feels his stubble prick her skin. She blushes. "Kunal, yeh kya kar rahe ho tum?"
"Wahi, jo uss din poora nahi ho paaya tha,"Kunal whispers. Kuhu's eyes widen and her mouth forms a perfect O but Kunal doesn't give her time to react. He twirls her back around and traces his finger down her cheek. She shudders. His hand deliberately ghosts across her back and he grasps her waist firmly. Kuhu gasps, blushing prettily. The music continues and everyone dissolves into the background. Kuhu and Kunal only have eyes for each other. Kuhu smiles sneakily as she decides to not let Kunal have all the fun. She looks at him sultrily, running her hands up his chest to lock them firmly around his neck. Kunal realises he doesn't want to dance anymore. He just wants to take her home.
He twirls her one final time as the song ends, only to pick her up in his arms. They gaze at each other, Kuhu's hand on his cheek.
Tonight no other people exist.
It's only Kuhu and Kunal.