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CHAPTER THREE

NAINA

I was quiet the whole time till I reached office after meeting Sameer. I was glad that Preeti hadn't interrogated me with her questions yet. I completed my work that my manager wanted urgently to be done. I was still lost in my thoughts, when Preeti called my name loudly.

"Kya hua hai Naina. Main dekh rahi hun, jab se Sameer se milkar aayi hai, tu bohot khoyi khoyi si lag rahi hai. Kya baat hui Sameer se. Mujhe laga Sameer se milkar aayegi toh ekdum khush hogi tu. Par yahan toh tera chehra kitna utara hua hai. Kya baat hai bataa na. Itni chup kyun hai tu?", finally Preeti asked me.

"Preeti kya tum mere ghar chalogi aaj office ke baad. Raat ko mere ghar hi ruk jana. Sameer se kya baatein hui, main tumhe yahan nahi bataa sakti. Thoda personal hai. Mujhe tumhari help bhi chahiye hai, kuch decide karne ke liye. Toh chalogi kya?", I asked her hopefully.

"Thik hai Naina. Main aaungi. Ruk pehle main ghar pe inform kar deti hun. Waise bhi kal Saturday hai. Mast aaj poori raat baat karenge aur kal der tak so lenge. Waise bhi ghar par mummy sone nahi dengi subah der tak.", she said laughing a little.

"Thik hai. Chal thoda kaam khatam karke nikalte hain. Main bhi mummy ko bataa deti hun ki tu aaj raat hamare ghar hi rukegi. Aur tere aane ki khushi mein shayad mujhe tera mannpasand gajar ka halwa khaane bhi mil jaaye.", I said smiling at her.

I got back to my work. But was lost in my thoughts about Sameer again. How can he love that Sunaina so much when he knows that she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. I was feeling jealous that he loved her so much even after she had hurt him so badly. How is this possible that she didn't love Sameer. Any girl would fall for him.

He's so handsome & so much fair. His heart is so kind & beautiful. His black eyes are so deep as ocean that anyone can drown in them. He is so transparent & expressive that I could see all his thoughts on his face. His smile is something that could make your day, very charming, very soothing. His voice is like a sweet poem. I could listen to that husky voice the whole day without getting tired. And his long hair. What could I say about that. So silky, so much shiny. I always wished if I could get a chance to move my fingers & feel his hair someday. His body is so well built. Broad shoulders, strong biceps, taut muscles. I'm sure he must be working out to maintain that kind of a body. I even heard that he did boxing. His body could set any girl's heart & body on fire. Well mine too.

In office, I've seen many girls loitering around him to get his attention. But he never paid any heed to them. He's too hard working too. Many a times I've seen him leaving late from office & come early the next day. He is everyone's favorite. One thing I love the most about him is his honesty, his sincerity, his total personality.

I love everything about him. I wish I could tell him this someday. But I know this is never going to happen. Especially now, when I know the truth. Sunaina is very lucky that he loves her. But how could Sunaina do this to him. Didn't she see all these good qualities in him? How could she be so ruthless towards his feelings. How could she hurt him? She is his friend since last four years. She didn't even respect that friendship before hurting him so much. When I heard Sameer confess his feelings, I was heartbroken. I couldn't react. But when I heard the whole thing, I couldn't stop my tears. I felt bad for him. Felt bad that he was heartbroken too. I wanted to console him. I wanted to hug him & say that all would be fine. He was so vulnerable that it broke my heart. I somewhere knew that he hadn't shared any of this with his bffs yet. Which meant that I was the first one to know about this.

But still I couldn't find a reason that why he wanted me as his Fake Girlfriend. Why only me. There was something in the way he was looking at me so intently. Something very potent, which I can't place a finger on. His eyes... Ohhhh Lord.... I could not hold his gaze neither I could look away. He was definitely distracting me all the time while talking that I was lost in him so many times. I'm sure he knew that too.

I still didn't have an answer to his question. Am I ready to be his Fake Girlfriend? I don't even think that I'm the best option for this. He told me in clear words that I'm his best & last choice for this. How could he trust me on this. I'm not sure whether I will be able to help him as he wants. I've seen Sunaina's pictures with him. I'm nothing in front of her. She is very beautiful & hot as well. I don't stand a chance in front of her. How come Sameer be so sure that I can only be his Fake Girlfriend.

The most important of all is, "Will I be able to mask my feelings that I have for him?" He only knows about my liking towards him. But he doesn't know that I love him. Always have loved him since the first day I've seen him in our office. I will have to talk to Preeti about this. Maybe she can help me to decide what to do.

Finally, the day came to an end & we left office together. I wished I had got some more time with Sameer today. But I knew he would be busy. Preeti had booked a cab for us as we both were so much tired that we wouldn't have travelled by the crowded local train. We both were quiet throughout our journey. She took a nap while I was scrolling through my phone.

I unconsciously clicked on his insta account & found that he had deleted all his posts with Sunaina. I didn't know whether I should be happy or feel sad. I knew that he's going through a lot. His heart is aching too much which is somewhere hurting me too. He was in too much of pain & I wanted to share his pain. I was on crossroads. Should I help him or not?

But one thing was clear in my heart that if I accepted to be his Fake Girlfriend, then at the end I would be the one to be the most affected & heartbroken. My mind & my heart were debating the pros & cons about his proposal. But I wasn't sure what to do. I thought I would talk to Preeti about it. And then take my final decision.

Preeti is my best friend cum my soul sister. She would definitely help me to get through this & help me out. We've been together since childhood. We had each other's back all the time. So, we knew each other too well without saying anything. I knew she would react to this badly at first but then she would be the sane person to give me proper advice too.

We reached home after almost an hour. I went straight to my room to freshen up whereas Preeti went towards the kitchen to meet my mother. I came out of the bathroom when I saw Preeti laughing with my mother. I went towards my cupboard taking out a t-shirt & short pajama for Preeti & spoke, "Preeti, yeh le aur jaa tu bhi fresh ho jaa. Fir saath mein sab dinner kar lete hain. Mujhe bohot bhuk lagi hai."

She smiled & took the clothes from me & went to freshen up. I sat beside my mother when she asked, "Kya hua Naina. Bohot thaki hui lag rahi hai. Office mein sab thik toh hain na, jyada workload hai kya?" I smiled at her concern & slept on her lap. "Haan maa.. Thoda thak gayi hun. Thoda aaram karungi na toh thik jo jaungi. Aap jyada fikar mat karo. Waise aaj khaane mein kya banaya hai aapne?", I asked her diverting her mind.

"Tumhara favorite, paneer burji aur saath mein Preeti ka favorite, gajar ka halwa. Chal main jaati hun kitchen mein. Tum dono aa jana bahar dinner ke liye, tab tak main dekhti hun tere papa kab tak aa rahe hain.", she said & went out of my room.

We all finished our dinner chatting happily. I told Preeti to go in my room meanwhile I would order some ice creams for us. Whenever we had night outs in either of our houses, ice cream was compulsory. My favorite being chocolate & hers roasted almond. I asked my parents if they would have ice creams. They wanted vanilla flavor & then I placed orders for us. I told them that the ice creams would arrive in the next fifteen minutes.

I left towards my room taking the cool water bottles & some chocolates from the refrigerator. When I entered my room, I saw Preeti sitting on the bed resting her head on the pillow at the backrest & scrolling through her phone. I kept the water bottles & chocolates on the side table & sat next to her.

She kept the phone aside & looked at me questioning with her raised eyebrows. It looked funny though. But I knew it was time to tell her everything. I took a deep breath & was going to speak when the doorbell rang. After a few moments, I heard my mother knocking my door. I looked at Preeti & said, "Shayad ice creams aa gaye. Ruk main abhi lekar aayi."

I collected the ice creams from my mother & locked the door after bidding her goodnight. I came back to my bed & handed Preeti her roasted almond ice cream & sat opposite her with my chocolate one.

I exhaled slowly after finishing my ice cream & spoke to Preeti, "Sameer ne mujhe aaj kuch poocha. Jiske liye mujhe tumhari help chahiye." Preeti just raised her one eyebrow at me & I continued stuttering a little, "Usne poocha ki kya main uski Fake Girlfriend ban sakti hun?"

I closed my eyes as I knew she would start shouting at me for this. But I heard nothing from her. So I opened my eyes slowly to look at her. There was confusion written all over her face. She was frowning at me. I took a deep breath again & told her everything that had happened that day with Sameer. The whole conversation came out word to word. I saw lot of reactions crossing her face but she didn't voice it out in between.

When I finished, she looked surprised & stunned. I could see her wet eyes. But I wasn't sure that her wet eyes were for me or for Sameer. "Kuch toh bol Preeti. Aise kyun chup ho gayi.", I said a little restlessly.

After a few moments, she spoke, "Naina sach sach bataa. Tu kya karna chahti hai. Tera dil kya keh raha hai. Kya tujhe Sameer ki sirf Fake Girlfriend bankar rehna hai yaa tujhe tere sapno ka Rajkumar real mein chahiye hai?" I knew what she was trying to do. She wanted me to rant out all my frustrations & feelings that I was going through throughout that day.

"Naina main jaanti hun tu Sameer se bohot pyaar karti hai. Bhale hi tune kabhi mujhe kaha nahi. Par maine dekha hai tujhe usse dekhte hue. Teri ankhon mein saaf saaf sab dikhta hai. Tera pyaar. Tera concern. Tu kuch bhi bahane banakar usse din mein ek baar toh dekh hi liya karti hai. Aur jab woh na aaye, toh kaise teri shakal utar jaaya karti hai. Aur aaj maine teri bechaini bhi dekhi. Kaise tu woh wapas tujhe milne nahi aaya toh tune usse khudse call kar liya. Naina bataa mujhe tu kya feel karti hai Sameer ke liye. Aaj toh mujhe sab sach jaanna hi hai. Bol Naina... Kya tu Sameer se pyaar karti hai?", Preeti asked me with a lot of concern written on her face.

It was time for me to open up to her. Let my feelings out. Let her help me with the dilemma I was going through. Let my best friend know all about my feelings.

"Haan Preeti, main Sameer se bohot pyaar karti hun. Jab se maine usko pehli baar apne office mein dekha, tab se hi usse pehli nazar mein pyaar ho gaya. Kitni paagal hun na main. Maine aaj tak kisi ladke ko gaur se nahi dekha, aur mujhe pehli nazar mein pyaar ho gaya, woh bhi Sameer se. Mujhe khud ko vishwas nahi ho raha. Yeh sab kaise hua. Mujhe uski har cheez pasand hai. Uski kaatilana smile se leke, uski gehri aankhen, uske woh silky baal, uska sab kuch." I said having a faraway look.

"Par abhi aise lagta hai jaise yeh bas ek tarfa pyaar hi reh jayega. Preeti woh bohot pyaar karta hai Sunaina se. Usne jab mujhe yeh sab bataya, mera dil ekdum se toot gaya. Mere saare sapne toot gaye. Unke photos insta par jab dekti thi toh mujhe kahin kahin na lagta tha ki unn dono ke kuch hai. Par kabhi yeh nahin laga ke Sameer us Sunaina se itna pyaar karta hoga.", I said sobbing & crying terribly.

Preeti came next to me in an instant & offered me the water bottle. I took & drank a sip of it. She was continuously rubbing my back to sober me down. But it was all in vain. I had finally broken up in front of my soul sister. I won't be able to do that in front of anyone & she knew that too.

After a few minutes, she said taking my hand in hers, "Toh ab kya karegi Naina. Usko jawaab toh dena hai na. Kya tu uski help karegi, uski Fake Girlfriend bankar?"

I looked at her & answered slowly, "Haan... Main Sameer ki help karungi Preeti. Main usse pyaar karti hun, iska yeh matlab toh nahin ki woh bhi mujhse pyaar kare. Aur waise bhi Sameer uska pyaar paane ke liye mujhse help maang raha hai, toh main uski help zaroor karungi. Sameer ko uska pyaar zaroor milega, uski Sunaina zaroor milegi. Fir bhale hi mera pyaar adhura reh jaaye. Main sab dekh sakti hun Preeti, par uska dil toot te hue nahi dekh sakti. Uska dard nahi dekh sakti. Aaj jab maine uske aankhon mein aansoon dekhe toh mera dil baith gaya. Apna pyaar na milne ka dard kya hota hai, woh maine aaj mehsoos kar liya. Aur agar mere help se Sameer ko uska pyaar milta hai toh main samjungi ki mera pyaar safal hua. Sameer ko main uska pyaar dilane ke liye, main uski Fake Girlfriend banungi. Uske liye toh kuch bhi karungi. Bas main Sameer ko khush dekhna chahti hun. Aur uski khushi Sunaina hai. Abhi toh sirf mujhe uski Fake Girlfriend banna hai. Main toh uske liye apni jaan bhi de sakti hun."

She smiled hearing my decision. She spoke fondly looking at me, "Main jaanti thi tu yahi karegi. Tujhe acche se jaanti hun main bachpan se. Tu khud se pehle hamesha dusron ki khushi rakhti hai. Aur yahan toh Sameer ki baat hai, tera pyaar hai woh. Uski khushi ke liye toh tu kisi bhi hadd tak jaayegi. Main tere faisle mein tere saath hun. Tujhe kabhi bhi, kuch bhi help chahiye hogi mujhse, toh mujhe batana. I'm always at your service madam. Par agar Sameer ya Sunaina ne tujhe jaan bujhkar hurt kiya toh chodungi nahi dono ko. Samjhi tu?"

I smiled through tears & hugged her tightly letting go of myself again. She kept holding me, rubbing my back till I stopped crying. I calmed down after sometime which seemed like an eternity. She offered me some water & made me lie down on the bed. She stroked my hair & asked, "Tu coffee piyegi?" I smiled & nodded positively.

She came back with two cups of coffee. I was still on bed & she sat on the chair next to the bed. We drank our coffees in silence. After a while I spoke, "Preeti... Tere paas Sameer ka number hai kya? Mujhe usse baat karni hai. Mera decision batana hai."

Her eyebrows furrowed & she spoke a little hesitantly, "Naina time dekh raat ka ek baj raha hai abhi. Tujhe abhi baat karni hai usse. Waise bhi mere paas uska number nahi hai. Toh kaise baat karegi."

I dropped on my pillow with a thud. I spoke disappointedly, "Jaane de. Main usse Monday ko hi bataa dungi ab." Preeti couldn't see the disappointment on my face & suggested, "Tu na Sameer ko insta pe message kar de. Jab dekhega tab reply kar dega."

I thought about it & smiled at her affirmatively. I took my phone & clicked on his profile. I typed a message for him, "Hiiii Sameer. Mujhe tumse important baar karni hai. Kya hum kal mil sakte hai? Mere paas tumhara number nahi tha isliye yahan message kar rahi hun. Good night." I took a deep breath & clicked on send button.

I gave a thumbs up to Preeti. She smiled & came next to me on the bed. "Chal ab bohot raat ho gayi hai. Hum so jaate hai. Sameer jab message dekhega kal subah tab reply kar dega. Aur ab jyada apna dimaag mat dauda aur shanti se soja.", she said yawning a bit.

I knew she was feeling sleepy so I nodded & we both laid down on the bed. I switched off the bed side lamp. Within few minutes she slept. But sleep had eluded me. I was continuously thinking about Sameer. I didn't know his plan. But yet I was ready to do anything for him. I waited for the next morning to arrive soon so I could see him again & talk to him.

Just as I was going to close my eyes, I heard my phone vibrate. My heart skipped a beat when I saw that I had got a reply from Sameer. I instantly clicked on the message. I got up from my bed slowly without disturbing Preeti's sweet sleep & went towards the balcony.

I opened his message which read, "Hii Naina. Main bhi tumse milna chahta hun. Kya tum mujhe kal shaam 5 baje R-City Mall mein milogi? Tum chaho toh Preeti ko bhi saath laa sakti ho."

I replied to his message with a smile, "Okk... Tum mujhe kal Mall ke entrance pe hi milna. Main Preeti ko bhi saath lekar aaungi. Tum bhi chaaho toh Munna aur Pandit ko saath laa sakte ho."

I got his reply in the next minute which had a thumbs up smiley. I kept the phone aside & tried sleeping. I don't know when I slept after that. When I got up the next day, I found my bed's other side empty. I went towards the kitchen where I found Preeti sitting with my parents having breakfast.

I was still rubbing my eyes when my mother spoke, "Arey uth gayi beta. Jaa fresh hokar aaja. Naashta taiyar hi hai." I smiled fondly at her & said, "Good morning Maa Papa. Good morning Preeti. Maa mujhe abhi bhuk nahi hai. Main baad mein nashta kar lungi. Main abhi fresh ho jaati hun."

My mother nodded & I left towards my room to freshen up & start my day. When I came out from the bathroom, I saw Preeti sitting on the chair & checking my phone. I coughed a little so she got my attention. She looked at me with a mischievous smile & teased, "Kya baat hai Naina. Sameer ne toh tujhe raat ko hi reply bhi de diya huh... Shayad usse bhi neend nahi aa rahi hogi. Aur yeh bhi likha hai ki main bhi aa sakti hun. Waaahhhhh.... Yeh sahi hai. Toh madam... Kya tum chahti ho ke main bhi saath chalun ya tumhe akele hi jaana hai. The choice is all yours. Fir mat kehna ki main kabab mein haddi ban gayi."

I knew she was joking but still I said to her seriously, "Preeti... Main chahti hun ki tum bhi mere saath chalo. Jaise maine tumhe sab bataa diya hai waise hi Sameer ne bhi Munna aur Pandit ko sab bataa diya hoga. Woh bhi aayenge. Toh please tu bhi chalna mere saath."

She nodded in a yes. She went back home in the afternoon & promised me that she will meet me directly at the mall. I was a little nervous as I was going to tell my decision to Sameer in the presence of our friends. I was finally ready to be his FAKE GIRLFRIEND.

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A lovely concept, and I can really imagine them in this scenario. Please do continue with this story. I'm excited to see how this story would unfold, and how will all the characters progress. Just a beautiful start. Naina is just soooooo good hearted. And Sameer is different too. Looking forward to next update

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CAN BROKEN HEART BE MENDED

CHAPTER FOUR

SAMEER

We drove towards my home on our bikes. It took us more than an hour to reach home due to traffic. As it was a routine to collect all the junk food for our night outs, we got home late. Nanu was still awake to meet his naughty RAHU-KETU. I had already informed Nanu of our night out before leaving office. Nanu was listening to radio & Ramdhari was cleaning the kitchen as usual.

Munna & Pandit entered into the house with a loud squeal. Nanu came forward & squeezed each of their ears tightly & scolded them, "Kyun itna shor machaa rahe ho tum dono. Shanti se nahi aa sakte kabhi. Aise kaun aate hi chillata hai. Aur kitne din.... Nahin... Nahin... kitne mahino baad aa rahe ho. Kabhi hum se bhi milne aa jaaya karo." Pandit said, "Aaahhhhh... Nanaji chodo na kaan... dard ho raha hai. Meri koi galti nahi hai. Yeh chillana ka idea Munna ka tha. Main toh bas aise hi... aaahhhhh... Sameer kuch madad kar na."

"Maine kaha tha tujhe chillane ko??? Tu ruk ja, baad mein mil, fir batata hun tujhe Pandu... Nanaji aap iski koi baat mat maano... Jhooth bol raha hai woh. Aapko lagta hai mere jaisa sidha sadha ladka aisa kuch idea dega. Aaahhhhh... Nanaji kaan chod dijiye na... Sach mein dukhne laga hai ab.", Munna acted as if in pain.

Nanu left their ears. And both the RAHU-KETU sighed in relief. Then they both touched Nanu's feet. He blessed & pulled them in a hug. I was smiling seeing their precious bond. This was my real family. They were my lifelines. Nanu called me towards them & I joined them in a group hug. I relaxed in their presence.

Nanu already had his dinner. So Ramdhari served us dinner & Nanu sat beside us listening to his RAHU-KETU's banter. Nanu retired to his room bidding us goodnight & we sat there in the living room watching 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Ramdhari too left to his room after finishing all the chores.

As soon as Ramdhari left, Munna got up & switched off the television. I knew what was coming but still I sat there motionless. Munna politely asked me to move to my room. They both followed me quietly. Once we were in my room. Munna started with his questions, "Toh ab bataa baat kya hai Sameer. Subah se dekh rahe hai hum ki tu bohot pareshaan hai. Bol kya hua?" Pandit too joined, "Haaa yaar Sameer... Bol na... Kya hua hai? Aur tu Naina se kyun milne gaya tha?"

I took a deep breath & told them everything that had happened with Sunaina. They were listening attentively & didn't interrupt me. Then I told them about my meet with Naina in the café. Still they didn't say anything. When I finished updating them, they sat there expressionless. I didn't know what else they wanted to hear. So, I shook both of them by their shoulders & said with irritation, "Arey kuch toh bolo. Aise chup kyun baith gaye dono. Kuch toh react karo."

Pandit was the first to react, "Tune yeh sab hume pehle kyun nahi bataya. Do din se andar hi andar ghut raha tha tu. Aur hamare poochne par bataa raha hai yeh sab. Dekh raha hai Chenu. Hume best friend, bhai kehta hai yeh. Aur baatein chupane lagaa hai ab toh. Itna paraaya kar diya tune yaar hume. Itna dard akele hi seh raha hai. Munna tu hi bol ab kuch."

Munna wiped his tears & crushed me in his hug. Pandit joined us too... I couldn't control anymore & cried my heart out. They too cried feeling my pain, sharing my pain. They were my lifelines forever. Our bond was too precious for me. After sometime we left each other. We freshened up & went to the balcony & sat there.

"Sunaina ne jo bhi kiya woh accha nahi kiya. Par tu jo Naina ko karne ko bol raha hai woh bhi sahi nahi hai Sameer. Sirf isliye ke Sunaina tujhse pyaar nahi karti aur tujhe boyfriend material nahi maanti, tu Naina ko teri fake girlfriend banne ke liye pooch raha hai. Tu keh raha hai ki tujhe revenge nahi lena, toh Naina ko fake girlfriend banne le liye kyun poocha tune. Aur sirf Naina hi kyun? Koi aur kyun nahi? Sameer bataa baat kya hai?", asked Munna worriedly.

"Sameer... Sach kahun yaar. Mujhe toh Sunaina pehle se hi pasand nahi thi. Pata nahi kya dikha tujhe usme ki tu usse pyaar karne laga. Par tujhe khush dekhkar hum dono chup rehte the. Par ab aur nahi yaar. Sunaina tere laayak kabhi thi hi nahi. Nahi deserve karti woh tujhe. Tu bohot accha hai. Naina ek bohot hi acchi ladki hai. Tujhe pasand bhi karti hai. Aur shayad isiliye woh maan bhi jaaye teri fake girlfriend banne ke liye. Fir aage kya Sameer? Agar tu yeh soch raha hai ki Sunaina tujhe kisi aur ke saath dekhkar jalegi, toh tu bilkul galat soch raha hai Sameer. Woh sirf paiso se pyaar karti hai. Tune hi kaha na abhi, ki tujhe koi revenge nahi lena. Fir Naina ko fake girlfriend ke liye kyun pooch raha hai?", Pandit pointed the obvious.

They were looking at me, waiting for my answer. But what could I say? I myself don't know why I asked Naina to be my Fake Girlfriend. I just shrugged & looked towards the sky as if I would get my answers there.

It was past midnight when my phone beeped with a message. I opened the instagram notification to find Naina's message. Unknowingly I smiled to myself & opened her message which read, "Hiiii Sameer. Mujhe tumse important baat karni hai. Kya hum kal mil sakte hai? Mere paas tumhara number nahi tha isliye yahan message kar rahi hun. Good night."

I thought of sending my number but I stopped myself & send her a message instead, "Hii Naina. Main bhi tumse milna chahta hun. Kya tum mujhe kal shaam 5 baje R-City Mall mein milogi? Tum chaho toh Preeti ko bhi saath laa sakti ho." She replied instantly agreeing to meet me at the entrance of the mall & asked me to bring Munna & Pandit too. I replied with a thumbs-up smiley.

When I looked up from my mobile, I saw two smiling faces in front of me. "Aise kyun smile kar rahe ho tum dono?" Munna replied still smiling, "Kiska message tha Sameer?" I just shrugged & said solemnly, "Ummmm...Woh Naina ka message tha, keh rahi thi milna chahti hai kal, kuch important baat karni hai. toh maine usse kal Rcity mall me shaam ko 5 baje bulaya hai. Preeti ko bhi saath laane ko kaha maine. Tum dono bhi saath chalna please."

They both exchanged a glance & said excitedly, "Hum toh zaroor aayenge." My heart almost stopped beating, when Munna casually said, "Naina ko fake girlfriend nahi, real girlfriend banaa Sameer. Bhale hi usne maan liya ki woh tujhe pasand karti hai, par I'm sure ki Naina tujhse pyaar bhi karti hai. Tujhe kya lagta hai Pandit?"

"Hmmmm... Mujhe bhi yahi lagta hai Chenu.", Pandit winked at me. I blushed unknowingly. Did I actually blush??? I was surprised with my own reaction but I remained quiet. But they had definitely not missed my reaction. Munna asked me a little curiously, "Naina... Kaisi lagti hai tujhe Sameer?". I knew where the conversation will lead me, so I just lied, "Aaj pehli baar hi mila hu usse. Itna jaldi kuch keh nahi sakta."

Pandit just raised his eyebrows & said, "Thik hai. Kal toh mil hi rahe hai na... Dekh lenge hum jo hume dekhna aur samjhna hoga. Kyun Chenu???" Munna just nodded with a mischievous grin. I closed my eyes & opened instantly. What had I seen? Nooo...nooo... This can't be happening. Pandit patted my back & teased, "Kya hua Sameer. Kahin Naina ka chehra toh teri aankhon ke saamne nahi aa gaya naa... jo ekdum jhat se aankhen khol di."

My eyes widened & Munna teased more, "Hhmmm... Naina hi dikhi hai isko. Waaahh Bhai... kya effect hai Naina ka. Ab toh kal milna hi padega." Pandit suddenly interrupted & said, "Chenu tujhe kya lagta hai, Naina ko kal kya important baat karni hogi Sameer se?" Munna replied with his signature smile, "Mujhe lagta hai Naina ne kal isko apna decision batane ke liye bulaya hoga."

"Kya decision legi Naina? Sameer... Tujhe kya lagta hai?", Pandit asked me directly. I didn't answer & just shrugged, avoiding any further interrogation. Munna said confidently, "Agar Naina iss buddhu se pyaar karti hogi, toh woh iska stupid 'Fake Girlfriend' wala proposal zaroor accept karegi." Pandit agreed with him & I just went blank for that moment. I didn't answer them. Will Naina agree to be my Fake Girlfriend??? What Munna said was true? Did Naina love me? She had agreed that she likes me but does she love me too...

I faked some yawns & said, "Chalo so jaate hai bhai. Mujhe toh neend aa rahi hai." I got up hurriedly & moved towards the bed before any of them could say anything more. When I reached my bed, I heard them laughing which made me blush more.

I was thankful to the darkness in my room or they would've caught me blushing again. They joined me on the bed. They slept at either sides of me. When I murmured a goodnight, I didn't get any reply. I turned to see them & I found them sleeping already. I laughed looking at them & mumbled, "Khumbhakaran hai dono ke dono bhi. Bilkul mere jaise."

I closed my eyes & thought about my conversations with Munna-Pandit. I really didn't want to take any revenge with Sunaina. But then why I asked Naina to be my fake girlfriend. Yesss... I wanted to show Sunaina that I could be a very good boyfriend. But then still I didn't have an answer for 'Why Only Naina?' I was doubting my own love towards Sunaina now. Did I actually love her or I was just habituated with her presence...? What was it? I had to find answers to this...

I was confused. I don't know when I slept after that. I got up late the next morning. I could hear faint voices of Munna, Pandit & Nanu from downstairs. I freshened up quickly & joined them for late breakfast. Nanu was asking about their families & work. They were chatting non-stop. I also participated in their banter here & there.

Nanu asked us about our plan for the weekend, when Munna suddenly blurted, "Arey Nanu bohot important kaam hai aaj toh hume, R-city Mall jaana hai shaam ko kisi se milne." I raised my eyebrows at him but he didn't pay any heed to it & continued, "Hume shayad late bhi ho jaaye Nanu. Par fikar not, hum hai Sameer ke saath, sahi-salaamat usse ghar le aayenge."

I just buried my face in my palms, hoping Nanu won't ask me about the person we will be meeting. But nothing had escaped Nanu. He was very smart after all he was one of the best businessmen in the textile industries. "Kis se milne jaa rahe ho shaam ko. Mujhe lagaa aaj itne din baad weekend saath bitaa rahe ho, toh ghar par hi rahoge. Waise kya naam kaha tumne Pandit, kis se milna hai?"

Pandit said unconsciously, "Naina se milne jaa rahe hai Nanu." I was so going to kill his RAHU-KETU at that moment. They just couldn't keep anything within themselves. "Aur yeh Naina kaun hai?", questioned Nanu looking at us intently. Munna understood that I didn't want to talk about Sunaina & definitely not about Naina. So, he interrupted Pandit before he could open his mouth, "Woh Naina na meri friend cum sister hai, hamare office mein kaam karti hai. Usse thodi help chahiye thi. Isiliye main inn dono ko le jaa raha hun saath mein. Thoda mall me shopping bhi kar lenge. Diwali bhi toh aa rahi hai."

Munna had definitely saved my day. I was glaring at Pandit though for his slip of tongue. He slowly muttered a 'Sorry'. Nanu didn't pry further on that & soon left for his work with Munshiji. We had lot of fun reminiscing our school & college days. But all the time 'NAINA" hadn't left my mind. Yesterday night's conversation was still fresh in my mind.

Munna's words, "Agar Naina iss buddhu se pyaar karti hogi, toh woh iska stupid 'Fake Girlfriend' wala proposal zaroor accept karegi.", were still ringing in my ears. Will she really accept my proposal because she loves me? I didn't know why my thoughts were surrounded by her, when I should be thinking of Sunaina. "Kis ke khayalon mein khoya hai tu Sameer?", Pandit nudged me. I unconsciously said, "Naina." When I heard their laughter, I understood what I spoke. "Woh.... Mera matlab yeh tha ki... Woh...", I stuttered & they laughed more. I just smiled & hugged the pillow slightly.

"Dekh raha hai Chenu... Bas ek din bhi nahi hua Naina se mile aur iska yeh haal hai. Aaj ke baad shayad hamara yeh dost sirf hamara nahi rahega...", he said laughing with Munna. I throwed the pillows at them. And there the pillow fight began. We got tired after a while & again resumed eating as our Pandit was hungry as usual.

My mobile beeped indicating an instagram notification which got my attention immediately. It was Naina's message which read, "Hum mil rahe hai na aaj?" It brought a smile on my face somehow. Munna & Pandit peeped into my mobile & smirked raising their eyebrows & teased me, "Toh Sameer reply karo, 'Main toh besabri se tumhe milne ke liye kabse taiyar hun' Kaho toh abhi aa jaun." Ignoring their antics, I replied, "Haaa... Hum 5 baje se pehle hi aa jayenge. Tumhe entrance pe milunga, jaise tumne kaha tha." Her response was immediate with a smiley.

It was already four in the evening, when we got ready to go to the Mall. We left on our bikes. We reached half an hour ago. So, we decided to look around for a while & then come back to the entrance at 5. We were roaming around, when I suddenly felt her presence.

I turned & my heart stopped beating. There she was in a red sleeveless top paired with black jeans. Her hair was left open. Her beautiful doe shaped eyes were kohled with kajal & a light red lipstick highlighted her delicious lips. Small red earing had completed her look. She looked hot & stunning in her simple attire. My gaze didn't move from her till Pandit whispered in my ear, "Ab muh band kar le bhai... Makkhi ghus jaayegi. Waise Naina ekdum hot lag rahi hai na?" I replied without thinking, "Haann... Bohot hot lag rahi hai."

My trance broke when I heard Munna laughing at me. I just face palmed myself for my stupidity. What was happening to me? Why was she affecting me so much? I was supposed to be in love with Sunaina, but I never felt this way with her. It was after meeting Naina that I felt all these weird feelings. What were these feelings? What the hell was happening with me?

I closed my eyes & took a deep breath & promised myself to understand my feelings towards Naina. When I opened my eyes, Naina stood in front of me with a smile. My lips automatically turned upwards & I smiled the first genuine smile that reached my eyes, my heart. I was content watching her.

"Hiiii Sameer. Ummmm... Hum entrance par milne wale the par main aur Preeti jaldi aa gaye the toh bas aise hi thoda ghum rahe the.", my heart skipped more beats hearing her soft voice. I was so lost in Naina that I couldn't reply. As usual, Pandit spoke loudly which broke my trance again, "Hum log bhi jaldi aa gaye the. Toh socha thode shops dhoondh lete hain. Diwali shopping bhi ho jaayegi saath saath."

I muttered a curse inaudibly & took a deep breath, looking at Naina, "Hiii... Naina... Yeh hai Pandit aur yeh hai Munna, mere best friends. Waise tumne inko office mein dekha hi hoga." I introduced them to divert my fast thudding heart. I really hoped that no one would hear my unsteady & fast heartbeats. Naina shaked their hands mumbling a low 'hiii...'

"Yeh hai Preeti... Meri eklauti best friend... Yeh bhi hamare saath hi hai office mein kaam karti hai... Tum log jaante hi hoge.", Naina said introducing Preeti. We all had friendly handshakes with each other, when we observed Pandit lost in Preeti. Well now was my turn, so I nudged him whispering, "Muh band karle Pandit, makkhi ghus jaayegi." And we all laughed out loud. Pandit & Preeti both blushed deeply...

"Woh kahin baith ke baat karen?", Naina said directly looking at me. I just nodded. We moved towards Pizza Hut which was just a few shops ahead. We settled down & Pandit asked for our orders. We all ordered three large Tandoori Paneer Pizzas & Pepsi, as we all were hungry. Pandit joined us back after placing our orders.

We all sat there in silence. Munna was the first one to speak, "Ummm... Naina... Sameer ne hume kal raat sab bataya. Toh tumne kya decide kiya? Tum yahi batane ke liye aaj milne aayi ho na?" Naina nodded in a yesss... She looked at me directly meeting my eyes, "Haaannnn... Maine kal raat hi decision le liya tha. Aaj wohi batane ke liye bulaya hai. Hmmmm... Sameer... Mujhe tumhara proposal manzoor hai." She closed her eyes for a second & again looked deeply in my eyes & spoke confidently, "Sameer... Main tumhari FAKE GIRLFRIEND banne ke liye taiyar hun."

Did I hear it right? Did she really agree to be my FAKE GIRLFRIEND? Munna's words started to ring in my mind again. Did she love me so much that without getting anything in return, she agreed for my FAKE GIRLFRIEND proposal? I didn't blink at all. I was just staring at her. Preeti coughed loudly this time, which brought me back from my wandering thoughts.

"Tum sach mein iske stupid idea mein iska saath denewali ho Naina?", asked Munna curiously. She nodded still looking at me. She had held my gaze intensely. I wasn't ready to speak yet. Before anyone could speak, the waitress arrived with our orders. We served some slices of pizzas on our plates & started munching. Naina hadn't started eating yet. But her gaze shifted outside. She requested Pandit to exchange their places. This confused us, but no one said anything. They exchanged places. Preeti & Pandit sat together & Munna, I & Naina sat across them.

"Ummmm... Tum abhi peeche mudke mat dekhna. Par Sunaina aayi hai yahan, apne boyfriend ke saath.", Naina whispered in my ear slowly. Now I understood why she had exchanged places. My heart started thudding loudly again at her close proximity. Before I could say anything, Sunaina appeared besides our table.

"Ohhhh... Hiii... Sameer... Tum yahan kya kar rahe? Arey Munna, Pandit tum dono kaise ho? Bohot time baad mile na hum?", Sunaina spoke in her sugarcoated voice. Naina had quietly wrapped her hand around my arm. We both felt the electric jolt at that. I looked at her. We both had a brief eye lock, when Pandit answered, "Hiii... Sunaina... Hum toh ekdum mast hai. Kyun Munna? Tum kaisi ho? Aur tum yahan akeli aayi ho kya?"

"Arey nahi... Main kyun akele aane lagi yahan. Main toh mere boyfriend Kartik ke saath aayi hun. Woh pizza ka order dene gaya hai. Lo aa gaya.", Sunaina said lovingly looking at Kartik. "Yeh hai Kartik... Mera boyfriend... Aur Kartik tum Sameer ko toh jaante hi ho... Yeh hai Munna aur Pandit... Sameer ke friends. Aur inn dono ko main nahi jaanti.", Sunaina said eyeing Naina & Preeti.

"Hiii... Kartik... Tumse milkar accha laga. Waise main introductions complete karta hun. Yeh hai Preeti, hamari bohot acchi close friend. Aur yeh hai Naina.... Humare Sameer ki girlfriend aur humari hone wali BHABHI.", Pandit had finally exploded the bomb. "Hiii... Sunaina... Hiii... Kartik...", Preeti just said for a name sake. Kartik nodded whereas Sunaina was looking at Naina keenly.

"Hiii... Kartik... Hiii... Sunaina... Tum dono se milkar accha laga. Bohot suna tha tumhare baare mein Sameer se. Aaj finally mulaakat ho hi gayi.", Naina said faking her smile & leaning on me completely. "Tumne bataya nahi Sameer... Tumhari itni beautiful girlfriend bhi hai.", Kartik said eyeing Naina.

I wish I could just punch that guy for looking at Naina that way. I just tightened my hold on Naina & said very calmly looking at Kartik, "Haannn... Meri Naina hai hi itni beautiful ki mujhe isse sabse chupake rakhna padta hai. Warna kitne logon ko mere punch khaane padte, agar kisi ne bhi meri Naina ki taraf galat nazaron se dekhaa hota." He understood my silent threat & left with Sunaina. They took the table just opposite us.

I looked at Naina, who smiled with all her heart, silently thanking me for saving her from that asshole's prying scrutiny. I just nodded & assured her in a soft voice, "Jab tak main tumhare saath hun Naina, koi bhi tumhe aise nahi dekh sakta. Sach mein punch kar dunga.", I winked & she blushed...

Did I really wink? Why was I getting so possessive about her? We just met yesterday. What was happening with me? I couldn't understand. I should feel jealous after seeing Sunaina with Kartik. But I wasn't jealous. Instead, I was irked with the way that Kartik had looked at Naina. God help me... What am I doing? Why am I feeling these strange feelings whenever I'm around Naina... I need to sort my feelings first.

I was so lost in my thoughts that Munna had to nudge me with his elbow to bring me back to reality. I gave him a glare & then focused on Naina. She looked at me & offered me a slice of her Pizza. I just moved a little forward & ate it. She took the next bite from exactly the same place from where I had eaten a while ago. I literally felt butterflies in my stomach with her act. No one had ever done that with me. I couldn't look away from her. She again offered the same piece & I deliberately ate the remaining piece licking her finger. She shivered & I was enjoying my effect on her as well.

We both continued the same & finished the entire pizza. Was I so much hungry? I knew I wasn't hungry for food but I was definitely hungry for love. I could clearly see in her eyes that she wasn't acting. I definitely felt a connection with her that I never felt with Sunaina. Did she really love me? I needed to find out. But how? I thought of taking help of Munna & Pandit. But they would tease me about it forever. I didn't have any option left except for taking my best friend's help.

I saw Preeti, Munna & Pandit were genuinely smiling at us. I could see their happy faces which reflected on our faces too. "Waahhhh... Kya Pyaar hai... Bhabhi humne kabhi Sameer ko aise kisi ke saath bhi khaate nahi dekha. Sameer bhai bohot lucky hai tu, jo tujhe Naina Bhabhi mili. Kitna pyaar karti hai tujhse. Kaash koi hume bhi itne pyaar se khilaata", Pandit said looking at Preeti, who just gave him a fake angry glare. We laughed together.

I took the glass filled with Pepsi towards me & took two straws from the can besides. I put both the straws in that glass & kept it between Naina & me. She understood what had to be done. We both bent towards the glass together, drinking & sharing the Pepsi. Pandit & Munna hooted & Preeti was just grinning happily.

We all finished our mini pizza party. I paid the bill declining everyone's offer to contribute their share. When we got up, I held Naina's hand possessively. She tightened her hold for assurance. Just as we got up, Naina had suddenly pulled me towards Sunaina's table. I didn't know what she was upto. But nonetheless I followed her.

"Byeee... Sunaina & Kartik... Pataa nahi wapis kab milenge. But it was nice meeting you both. Chale Sameer.... Hume Diwali ke liye shopping bhi toh karni hai na... Waise hi yahin late ho gaya hai... Tumhe pata hai na mujhe shopping karne mein kitna time lagta hai. Aur tumhari shopping bhi toh karni hai. Fir tumhe mujhe ghar bhi toh drop karna hai na.", Naina said nonstop looking in my eyes.

I left her hand & pulled her by her waist towards me & murmured, "Haannn... Jaan... Jo bhi tum kaho. See you guys around." We made our way back from the Pizza Hut. But I didn't leave her. I had still held her by her waist. I wasn't ready to leave her yet. I wanted to talk to her alone. But our friends weren't leaving us alone. We were stuck with them.

I just whispered slowly in her ear, "Tumse akele mein baat karni hai." I saw the color rising on her cheeks which I loved too much. She looked at me & said in her soft sweet voice, "Pehle shopping karle Mr Sameer Maheshwari. Fir jab tum mujhe ghar drop karne aaoge tab baat kar lena akele mein." She winked & I blushed.

God Lord... What was happening? Was all this just a pretense or real? I could definitely see that there was something more than liking towards the way she looked at me. I just needed to confirm. And for that, I needed to spend some alone time with her. The whole time in Pizza Hut, I was aware of her hand on my arm.

But the strange thing that had happened was I wasn't either jealous or affected by Sunaina's & Kartik's presence. I just needed to have Naina alone while dropping her home. But before that, I was too excited to do Diwali shopping with her...

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Originally posted by: NIKP

A lovely concept, and I can really imagine them in this scenario. Please do continue with this story. I'm excited to see how this story would unfold, and how will all the characters progress. Just a beautiful start. Naina is just soooooo good hearted. And Sameer is different too. Looking forward to next update

Thanks a lottt for your response...❤️

I've already posted the next part...

I hope you will like that too...😊

The best part will be to see how will Sameer react to HIS FAKE GIRLFRIEND's LOVE towards him.😉

Yeah!! I just read the next part. And it's awesome. Lagta hai aag dono taraf lagi hai. And I hope, Naina gets to spend some lovely Dubey moments, while Sameer realizes why is he so attracted to Naina. Maza aayega aage.

Originally posted by: NIKP

Yeah!! I just read the next part. And it's awesome. Lagta hai aag dono taraf lagi hai. And I hope, Naina gets to spend some lovely Dubey moments, while Sameer realizes why is he so attracted to Naina. Maza aayega aage.

Thank u so much ❤️

Yesss... Let's see how Sameer will realize his feelings towards Naina... And how Naina tries to get him alone for herself 😜😂

Will try to update the next part soon...

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CAN BROKEN HEART BE MENDED

CHAPTER FIVE

NAINA

We had reached the Mall early by almost an hour. Preeti had met me directly at the mall. Preeti wanted to buy some cosmetics. And I was too desperate to meet Sameer. We had just come out from the cosmetic shop, when I felt his presence. There he was standing in front of me wearing a cream-colored full sleeves t-shirt with black denims. He looked so hot & handsome that I couldn't look away. His friends had also accompanied him.

As if he had also sensed my presence, he turned & my world stopped. He was staring at me, checking me out. I could feel his gaze move all over me & I shivered with the intensity in his eyes. I hoped that he liked what he was seeing. His gaze was fixed on me completely as if he had forgotten all about his friends.

I don't know what Pandit whispered to him & he came back to reality. He had closed his eyes. My legs automatically moved towards him & I just stopped in front of him. When he opened his eyes, I could see his eyes darkening. Something had definitely shifted between us. I don't know what, but his body language towards me had changed, that I assumed was working wonders with my body.

"Hiiii Sameer. Ummmm... Hum entrance par milne wale the par main aur Preeti jaldi aa gaye the toh bas aise hi thoda ghum rahe the.", I stuttered a little under his gaze. He eyes still fixed on me. It was Pandit again who had broken the moment. We all introduced ourselves & moved towards Pizza Hut as everyone was hungry.

We settled there & Pandit placed our orders. Munna was the first to break the silence at the table. He asked me about what I had decided about Sameer's proposal. I had already taken my decision, & I agreed to his proposal confidently looking into his eyes, "Sameer... Main tumhari FAKE GIRLFRIEND banne ke liye taiyar hun." He wasn't surprised as if he knew I would agree to it. Ohhh... His eyes were depicting more than what I had ever wanted to see. I wasn't sure if I was right. But his gaze had intensified after my decision was revealed. He was looking at me, lost in some thoughts.

"Tum sach mein iske stupid idea mein iska saath denewali ho Naina?", Munna asked me curiously. I nodded, not breaking the eye contact with Sameer. He too wasn't ready to look away. The waitress brought our orders & we served ourselves some slices of Tandoori Paneer Pizza. I hadn't yet started eating. When my gaze moved outside, I saw Sunaina with a guy, whom I presumed to be his so-called boyfriend. So, I politely asked Pandit to exchange our seats.

I could see the confusion on everyone's faces but no one said anything. I sat next to Sameer & slowly whispered in his ear, ""Ummmm... Tum abhi peeche mudke mat dekhna. Par Sunaina aayi hai yahan, apne boyfriend ke saath." To my surprise, he hadn't stiffened as I had expected him to. In fact, before we could speak, Sunaina had appeared next to us. She seemed surprised & started her rant. Sameer hadn't replied to her curious questions. It was Pandit who started speaking & had done the rest of introductions when Sunaina's boyfriend, Kartik, had joined her.

I felt disgusted with the way he was looking at me & smiling. But Sameer came to my rescue without my probing & silently threatened him to punch the people who looked my way. I was doing a happy dance in my heart. I held Sameer's arm tightly & leaned on him completely. Our bodies were reacting to our close proximity. This was a first for me. I'd never been so close to anyone before. But nothing seemed out of place. It seemed natural... It felt as if we were meant to be together.

The most surprising fact was that he didn't feel jealous of Sunaina's & Kartik's presence. He was rather focused on me. I don't know why but I forwarded my hand offering him a slice of my pizza. And he too came forward & ate it. The look he had while licking my finger had sent chills throughout my body. We fed each other an entire pizza. His eyes softened with my gesture. He seemed happy & our friends were the happiest.

Sameer placed a glass of Pepsi with two straws in it between us & I happily obliged to share it with him. One thought was constantly crossing my mind that he didn't even look towards Sunaina's table even once. He was entirely fixed on me. Why was that?

I was confused that whatever happening between us, was it really fake? I wasn't faking it neither was Sameer. But why? He was the one who had asked me to be his Fake Girlfriend. But nothing seemed FAKE. Everything that happened seemed REAL. Too much real...

What had changed since yesterday? I needed to find out. When we finished our mini Pizza party, I had pulled Sameer towards Sunaina's table to bid our goodbyes & most importantly to see their reactions. But to my shock, Sameer left my hand & held me by my waist. I wasn't expecting this at all. Sunaina, on the other hand, was giving me deadly glares. I had continuously ranted about our plans for Diwali shopping & all. This all had come out suddenly. It wasn't planned at all. And Sameer had agreed to my plans instantly. The nick name he had given me 'Jaan' in front of Sunaina had stopped my heart. What was happening between us? I had goosebumps all over my body with just the nick name.

When we came out of the Pizza Hut, I thought Sameer would take away his hand from my waist. But he kept it there, & tightened his hold. I shivered, when he whispered in my ears, ""Tumse akele mein baat karni hai." and I had blushed deeply. I could see that he was enjoying his effect on me. Well to be frank, I also wanted to meet him alone & talk about whatever had happened between us today. He wasn't faking it, that was for sure, as I could read it in his eyes. He was too happy at the moment.

I winked at him, telling him that we could have alone time only when he would drop me home after we finished our Diwali shopping. He agreed & we started with our shopping with our friends.

"Sameer... Chal na wahan chalte hain... uss shop mein. Kapdon ka collection accha lag raha hai.", Pandit said excitedly. He nodded & dragged me too. Preeti too tagged along. We entered the 'Ethnicity' store which was famous for men's & women's ethnic wear. We first went towards the men's wear section. Munna & Pandit had pulled Preeti with them to give us some privacy. We were walking slowly behind, when Sameer whispered, "Tumhe bhi toh shopping karni hogi naa..." I nodded blushing & he tightened his hold on me.

"Pehle tumhare liye kuch le le. Fir meri shopping kar lenge.", I said softly. He winked, "Thik hai... Jaisa tum kaho." I slowly turned towards him, "Sunaina abhi aas paas nahi hai. Toh tum mujhe chod sakte ho." He looked at me intently but didn't leave me, instead I heard, "Nahi... Sunaina ho yaa na ho... Main tumhe nahi chodunga."

What the hell was that? What was he doing? What was going on in his mind? I need to find out soon. His closeness was affecting me too much. It was creating a havoc inside my body, which I hadn't experienced till now. I looked at him... His eyes had darkened again, he was coming close to me, but suddenly, "Arey Sameer... Yeh dekh kitne accha collection hai yahan. Aa naa idhar bhai.", Pandit had broken our spell. Sameer muttered some incoherent curses. He left my waist & held my hand, dragging me along towards them.

We had been in physical touch since I had put my hand on his arm in the Pizza Hut... Was he going to kiss me here? My heart had already stopped when he had moved close to me. I didn't know what would've happened if Pandit hadn't called. But somewhere I wished he would have completed his action...

There was a lot of formal shirts scattered on the counter. Pandit & Munna were choosing some for themselves, asking Preeti for her opinion. She looked at Sameer & said irritatingly, "Tum hi dekh lo. Inn dono ne toh mera dimaag kharaab kar diya hai... Kabhi yeh pasand hai toh kabhi woh. Itna time toh hum ladkiyan bhi nahi lagaati kapde lene mein."

I laughed out & the others just shrugged. "Sameer dekh le bhai... Kuch pasand aaye toh.", Munna said picking up some shirts. Pandit too had some in his hand. "Tum log Diwali mein aise shirts pehnoge. Mera matlab hai ki kuch traditional pehno naa...", I told my opinion.

"Idea toh ekdum mast hai... Idea toh de diya, ab kurte bhi hamare liye select kardo na Bhabhi...", teased Pandit. I blushed at that name but somehow managed to say, "Thik hai. Wahan chalein? Ethnic wears ka collection wahan hain." They both kept the shirts in a basket to try later & we moved towards another counter.

The sales person brought some kurtas but nothing appealed to me. I asked that fellow to show us all the latest arrivals. He brought some great kurta sets. One of them had caught my eye. I picked it up & handed it to Sameer to try the same. Without a word, he took it & went towards the trial room. I didn't know whether I should follow him or not. I stood there & selected two more kurta sets for Munna & Pandit. They too went towards the trail room, asking us to wait outside. I & Preeti lingered outside the trail room corridors checking our phones.

The door to the first trail room opened & Munna came out wearing a black cotton silk kurta with maroon dhoti pant. He looked awesome. It fitted him great. Preeti too appreciated his look & he decided to buy it. The next door opened & Pandit came out wearing a pista-green brocade kurta with golden pyjama. He too was rocking that look. I had to nudge Preeti to close her open mouth. She had blushed to roots when Pandit had winked at her flirtatiously.

Munna & Pandit changed & came out but there was no trace of Sameer. Suddenly I heard the other trail room door open & there he was, standing in a navy-blue silk kurta & churidar with a dark red silk jacquard modi jacket. I couldn't blink. He looked stunning & so handsome that I couldn't look away. His broad shoulders, his muscular biceps, his toned abs... That kurta was just made for him. It had somehow enhanced his personality. He looked like a model ready to go for a ramp walk. He had held my gaze to see the effect he was having on me.

My trance broke when Preeti whistled & I closed my eyes. We both blushed deeply, when the other three had caught us sharing that intense eye lock. What was happening to me, I couldn't understand? Sameer walked towards me & the others left giving us some privacy. He was just two feet's away, when I heard, "Main kaisa lag raha hun?"

I looked straight in his eyes & spoke, "Bohot hot aur handsome lag rahe ho Mr Sameer Maheshwari. Kisi ki nazar na lag jaaye. Waise kuch aur bhi try kar sakte ho agar tum isme comfortable naa ho toh?" He nodded in a noo, "Nahii... waise maine kabhi jyada traditional kapde pehne nahi hai. But I'm comfortable in this. Toh isse le lun naa?" He asked me so cutely that I couldn't resist the urge to pull his cheeks & I exactly did that. He raised his eyebrows at my antics. But I did what I wanted to do. I had resisted enough...

I pushed him towards the trail room again to change & I joined the rest outside. When Sameer came, I asked them if they had any traditional footwear to match their outfits. They all nodded in a noo... We went towards the footwear section & they bought mojris that perfectly matched their outfits.

It was already late. We didn't realize that we had already spent more than two hours on these guy's shopping. I was very much thankful to Preeti who didn't get irritated with them. She was one girl who couldn't connect with people instantly. Instead I saw her enjoying their company. I was definitely surprised & I thought I would ask about it later. It was already 8.30 p.m., so I asked if we should head home. "Arey Bhabhi... Abhi toh aap dono ki shopping baaki hai... Woh kar lete hain. Fir chalte hai na... Kyun Sameer?", Munna questioned. "Nahiii... Abhi bohot der bhi ho gayi hai. Hume chalna chahiye ab. Hum kal aa jayenge wapas shopping ke liye. Kyun Naina?", Preeti asked me.

"Preeti thik keh rahi hai. Usse ghar jaane mein der ho jayegi. Traffic bhi bohot hoga. Hum kal aayenge humari shopping karne. Abhi jaana chahiye.", I said facing them. Pandit asked Preeti if he could drop her home & we all were more surprised when she agreed. Munna said he would collect somethings that her mother wanted from the supermarket & then head home. They all dispersed leaving us alone.

I don't know why but I was a bit nervous. My stomach growled on cue & Sameer smiled, "Kuch khaa lete hai, fir main tumhe ghar chod deta hun. Thik hai?" I agreed & we made our way towards the restaurant, 'Urban Tadka', which specialized in North Indian delicacies. It was a bit crowded but we got the corner table for us which had just been vacated.

We weren't much hungry as we had eaten the pizza earlier. So, we agreed to share a light meal. The waiter arrived with two glasses of water & then Sameer placed the order for a paneer tikka biryani & two fresh lime soda. The waiter asked if we wanted any desert. Before Sameer could reply, I ordered for hot jalebis with rabdi, as it was my favorite. Sameer just smiled & the waiter left.

"Tum nervous kyun ho gayi ho Naina?", Sameer spoke looking at me. When I didn't reply, he continued, "Tumhe kuch poochna ya bolna hai toh bolo Naina. Main sunn raha hun." How did he know I wanted to ask him certain things? Was I that readable? His hand slowly came on mine, & I shuddered. His touches were irresistible. It brought out such sensations in my body that I'd never felt before.

"Woh mujhe kuch poochna tha?", I stuttered nervously. He smiled, "Toh poocho Naina... Usme itna kyun nervous ho rahi ho tum? Tum mujhse bina jijhak kuch bhi pooch sakti ho, bol sakti ho. Samjhi madam?" I nodded & continued, "Woh aaj jo bhi hua, woh... main... yeh poochna chahti thi ki...", the waiter interrupted & placed our orders on the table.

When I picked up the spoon to serve, Sameer held my hand & said, "Ek hi plate mein share karen?" I went speechless... Had he really suggested to eat in the same plate again? Despite my nervousness, I served only one plate... I picked up a spoon for myself & handed one to Sameer. But he kept his spoon away. I didn't understand what he was upto this time. But then he took my spoon & fed me first & he ate from the same spoon. He didn't force me to feed him. But somehow, I took away the spoon from him & fed him. We finished the entire meal again in the same way. For my curiosity, I turned around to check if Sunaina & Kartik were present there. But they weren't there. Then why this? I wanted answers. I thought this wasn't the place to ask. So, my questions could wait for some time till we left from the mall.

The waiter again appeared with the dessert I had ordered. My all nervousness flew away when I started eating the jalebi which was fully submerged in the delicious rabdi. When I offered him a spoonful, he denied saying that he was full. I finished the whole dessert alone. But I wasn't complaining as it was my favorite.

When I finished, I looked at him & I was stunned to see the intensity in his eyes. "Aise kyun dekh rahe ho tum mujhe?" He didn't answer & just came forward raising his hand to wipe my lips with his finger. His first touch on my lips. My lower lip trembled & I bit it lightly... His eyes had darkened to the deepest shade of brown. He licked his finger so slowly that I trembled more with the intensity in his action. What was happening? Why was my body reacting in such a way?

Our trance broke, when my mobile rang. I answered the call as it was Preeti's call to inform me that she had reached. When I disconnected the call, Sameer had paid the bill. We left the mall quietly. He held my hand & led me towards the parking lot where his bike was parked. He started his bike & gestured me to sit behind him. I went towards him & asked if he knew my address.

He nodded... How did he know my address? But I didn't say anything & sat behind him. My home was just 10 minutes away. I held his shoulder for support. He had shuddered at my touch. I did a happy dance seeing my effect on him. When we entered my complex, I asked, "Kya hum thodi der yahan garden mein baith sakte hain?" He agreed & parked his bike.

I went ahead & sat on a bench. There was no one in the garden. It was kind of peaceful. He slowly came & sat next to me, leaving a little distance. "Ummm... Naina... Tumhe kuch poochna tha na? Bolo...." I knew I would be able to calm my turmoil only by talking to him. I turned towards him slightly, "Woh aaj jo bhi hua, Pizza Hut mein aur uske baad, uske baare mein baat karni thi. Kya tum mere kuch sawalon ka sachi sachi jawaab doge?"

He had fully turned towards me & was silently observing me. "Main tumse kabhi bhi jhooth nahi bolunga Naina.", he said earnestly. Even in the dark, I could see his honesty. I took a deep breath & started, "Aaj Pizza Hut mein jo hua, woh maine Sunaina ko dekhne ke baad kiya. Par jo maine hamare beech mehsoos kiya, woh bilkul bhi fake nahi laga Sameer. Maine tumhe ek baar bhi Sunaina ki taraf dekhte hue nahi dekha. Infact tumne Kartik ko maarne tak ki baat ki par woh Sunaina ke liye nahi,,, balki mere liye kiya. Har ek ehsaas jo maine mehsoos kiya woh mujhe fake nahi laga. Mera aaj tak koi boyfriend nahi bana, toh zaahir hai ki maine kisi ko bhi apne itna paas kabhi aane nahi diya. Par aaj jab main tumhare saath thi, tumne mujhe chuaa, toh mujhe bilkul ajeeb nahi laga. Main tumhare saath comfortable ho gayi. Kya tumhe bhi wahi ehsaas hua? Kya hamare beech jo bhi hua woh sach mein sab fake tha?"

We both were looking into each other's eyes deeply. I felt peace whenever he was around. He shifted closer to me & held my hand softly, "Meri bhi aaj tak koi girlfriend nahi bani. Isliye yeh sab mere liye bhi naya hai. Maine hi tumhe meri Fake Girlfriend banne ke liye poocha tha. Aur jab tumne aaj milne bulaya toh mujhe yakeen tha ki tum meri Fake Girlfriend banne ke liye taiyaar ho. Pata nahi kyun par mera dil pehle se yeh baat jaanta tha. Hamare beech jo bhi aaj hua woh fake nahi tha Naina... naa meri taraf se aur naa tumhari taraf se. Haannn... yeh sach hai ki aaj mujhe Sunaina ko Kartik ke saath dekhke bilkul bhi jalan nahi hui. Aur pata nahi kyun par main tumhe lekar possessive ho gaya. Uss Kartik ka tumhe yun dekhna mujhe accha nahi laga. Aur sach mein mann kar raha tha usse punch kar du. Par jab tumne mera haath pakda toh mein shaant ho gaya. Hamare beech jo yeh sab aaj hua woh mujhe bohot real laga, jaise tumhare saath mera pehle se koi connection ho. Tumhe pata hai Naina... tumhare yeh jo naina hai na... woh sab kuch bataa dete hai. Main sab padh sakta hun inme. Mujhe pata hai ki tum mujhe pasand karti ho, isliye tum mere saath comfortable ho gayi. Par main toh tumhe kal hi mila hun, fir bhi main itna comfortable kaise ho gaya? Yeh main bhi nahi jaanta. Main itna jaanta hun ki aaj jo bhi hua, jo bhi maine mehsoos kiya woh bilkul bhi fake nahi tha Naina... it was all real... Mujhe toh apne so called love par bhi shak ho raha hai. Pata nahi main Sunaina se pyaar karta bhi hun ya nahi... Yaa woh sirf mera attachment tha. Aisa lag raha hai jaise mujhe koi feelings the bhi ya nahi. Jo maine tumhare saath mehsoos kiya, woh Sunaina ke liye kabhi feel nahi kiya. Jaane do, iske baare mein abhi baat nahi karte. Waise toh mujhe bhi tumse bohot kuch poochna hai. Par fir kabhi. Abhi raat bohot ho gayi hai. Tumhare parents bhi tumhari fikar kar rahe honge."

Such a gentleman he was. I don't know why but I didn't feel like leaving him. I wanted to stay with him some more. So, without any hesitation, I whispered, "Bas aur thodi der baith sakte hai please... bohot sukoon hai yahan..." He nodded, shifting close towards me, leaving no space for even air to pass. He put his hand around my shoulder & I leaned towards him, resting my head on his shoulder. We sat there silently busy in our thoughts.

"Ummm... Naina kya main bhi aa sakta hum tumhare saath tumhari shopping karne? Aaj tumne hamari itni help ki, toh ab meri baari.", he murmured softly in my ear. I turned slightly & looked at him. He was already looking at me. "Sameer... uss din cafe mein tumhe hi mujhse friendship ki thi na? Toh tumhe mujhse mere saath aane ke liye poochne ki zaroorat nahi hai. Tum hakk se mere saath aa sakte ho. Samjhe Buddhu...", I slowly pinched his cheek.

His killer smile had got me goosebumps all over again. My body was reacting to his close proximity. If I turned my head a little upwards towards him, I could kiss him. But I controlled my urge & looked down so he wouldn't read my eyes as he had proclaimed earlier. I needed to have a check on my urges I thought dryly.

"Madam... Waise tumne apna number nahi diya mujhe ab tak. Toh main kaise tumhe pareshaan karunga???" he said teasing me. I just took his mobile phone from his hand & dialed my number. I disconnected the call, when my phone rang. "Toh Mr Sameer Maheshwari, yeh problem solve hua. Aur kuch?", I raised my eyebrows at him. He slowly turned downwards & kissed me on my forehead. My heart stopped... I was just thinking of kissing him a while earlier. Had he read my mind? But I wasn't thinking of kissing him on forehead. I wanted him to kiss me on my... Aahhhhh... I shouldn't think about it now... I've gone mad.

"Tum thik ho Ms Naina Agarwal???", he teased me raising his eyebrows & I blushed, slowly punching him on his chest. "Ab chalein.", he asked & we got up. He held my hand possessively & accompanied me till my building's entrance. The security guard smiled at us & Sameer came inside the building & pressed the elevator's button.

"Bye Sameer... Ghar sambhal kar jaana, bike jyada fast mat chalaana aur pohochkar hi message kar dena. Thik hai?", he just nodded but didn't leave my hand. He was making circles on my palm with his thumb which was soothing but it was tempting me too...

The elevator dinged announcing its arrival. We reluctantly left each other... but as we bid our goodbyes, I pulled him a little towards me, kissed his right cheek & ran into the elevator. The last I saw was his shocked look on his face when the elevator doors closed.

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CAN BROKEN HEART BE MENDED

CHAPTER SIX

SAMEER

I stood rooted to my spot after Naina kissed me on my right cheek. She ran away in the elevator. What was this girl doing to me? I closed my eyes & smiled feeling the sensation of my first kiss. I left her complex & reached home almost after an hour.

As I entered, I saw Nanu sitting with his favourite Rahu-Ketu jodi… What were these two doing here? They both had left towards their home. “Arey Sameer beta… Tu aa gaya? Hum sab kabse tumhara intezaar kar rahe hai. Aa yahan baith.” I went & sat beside Nanu while the other two were giving me mischievous smiles…

I ignored them & turned towards Nanu… “Aapne khaana khaaya aur davaai li?” He nodded, “Haan maine khaana bhi khaa liya aur davaai bhi le li… Yeh dono aa gaye the na, mera dhyaan rakhne. Tu yeh bataa tera kaam ho gaya na?” I looked at Munna & he blinked in assurance. “Haan Nanu… Kaam ho gaya.” I didn’t know what these two had told Nanu. So, it was wise to agree to whatever Nanu asked.

“Arey bacchon… Tumne mujhe apni shopping dikhaayi hi nahi ab tak. Chalo jaldi dikhao kya kya laaye ho apne liye.” Nanu gestured towards our bags. We all happily showed him the kurta sets that we had bought for Diwali. I offered one bag to him, “Yeh aapke liye hai Nanu…”

He opened the bag & found a cream color kurta with a little golden embroidery at the neck line & a dhoti of the same cream shade. His eyes watered, “Arey iski kya zarurat thi Sameer… Mere paas bohot kurte hai.”

I hugged him sideways, “Nanu… Agar hamare liye Diwali ke naye kapde aayenge toh aapke liye bhi aayenge. Isme no compromise. Aap yeh bataiye kaise lage kapde.” He smiled, “Arey ab toh main buddha ho gaya hun. Abhi toh tum logon ke din hai.” Pandit immediately interrupted, “Kisne kaha aap buddhe ho gaye ho? Aap toh abhi bhi jawaan ho Nanu.”

Nanu laughed, “Accha… Mujhe yeh batao ke tum logon ne iss baar Diwali ke liye kurte kaise le liye. Hamesha toh shirts lete the na. Toh achanak yeh hriday parivartan kaise ho gaya?”, he asked us raising his eyebrows. Before I could say anything, Pandit blurted, “Woh Bhabhi ne bola na isliye.”

I face palmed myself & muttered some curses internally. I wish I could just get hold of his neck now. Munna immediately spoke, “Arey woh Pandit ka matlab yeh hai Nanu ki wahan uss dukan mein hume Shefali bhabhi mil gayi thi. Hume shirts kuch khaas pasand nahi aa rahe the, toh fir unhone hume yeh kurte dikhaye. Hume bohot acche lage isliye kharid liye.”

Munna as always had covered up Pandit’s blabbering. I narrowed my eyes at Pandit who looked away immediately. “Chalo accha hai. Kabhi kabhi aise kapde bhi pehen lene chahiye. Tum log bohot handsome lagoge. Chalo ab main sone jaa raha hun. Tum log bhi jaldi so jaana.” Nanu patted my back & retired to his room.

“Tum dono yeh batao ki yahan kya kar rahe ho? Munna… Tu toh supermarket se saaman lekar ghar jaanewala tha na… aur Pandit… Tu toh Preeti ko ghar chodne gaya tha na?” I sat facing them. They both grinned. Munna said sitting next to me, “Haannn... Main saaman lekar ghar gaya aur wahan se yahaan aa gaya. Aur Pandit bhi Preeti ko chodkar yahaan aa gaya. Hume pataa tha ki tu jaldi nahi aanewala. Isliye hum aa gaye.” Pandit agreed, “Waise yeh bataa itni der kyun ho gayi? Kahan gaya tha Bhabhi ke saath?”

I unknowingly blushed at that & headed towards my room without answering. They both followed me quietly. Ramdhari brought us coffees till we freshened up. We bid our goodnight to him & he left. We all took our coffees & sat at our favorite place in the balcony. We remained quiet, sipping our coffees silently. This place had been our favorite since childhood. We always used to sit there at nights spending our maximum time looking at the starry sky.

After sometime, I broke the silence, “Pandit… Tum aaj bohot khush lag rahe the, jab se Preeti mili thi. Usse ghar drop kiya tha na thik se?” He blushed at the mention of her name. He had definitely fallen for her. “Aisa kuch nahi hai, jaisa tu soch raha hai… Maine usse uske building ke neeche tak chod diya tha.” “Bohot acchi hai na woh?”, Munna asked deliberately. “Haannn… Bohot acchi hai…” Pandit murmured in a trance.

I & Munna shared a glance, “Bohot acchi lagti hai na tujhe?” “Haannn… Bohot acchi lagti hai mujhe…” we laughed out loud breaking his trance. He blushed realizing what he had said. “Tu meri chod… Yeh bataa ki tu kya feel karta hai Naina ke liye… Hamari Bhabhi bann sakti hai na?”, Pandit asked me directly.

Taking a deep breath, I told them everything that happened after they left us in the mall. They were attentive throughout & smiling continuously. When I finished, “Yaar Chenu… Iska matlab yeh hai ki Naina hamari bhabhi zaroor banegi.” I didn’t react at his teasing but I was lost in my thoughts.

“Waise yeh bataa Sameer, tune Nanu ke liye kurta kab liya. Mall mein se toh nahi liya tha tune.”, Pandit asked curiously. I told them that I had bought it on the way from a shop from where Nanu used to buy his clothes regularly.

Munna nudged me, “Kya soch raha hai Sameer. Bataa hume… Shayad hum tumhari kuch help kar paaye.” I glanced at them & realized that he was right, they had always solved my problems since childhood. Maybe they will help me in solving my dilemma.

I started, “Sach kahun mujhe kuch samaj nahi aa raha. Aaj jo bhi Naina ne kiya woh fake nahi tha aur jis tarah maine behave kiya woh bhi fake nahi tha. Jo aaj maine Naina ke saath feel kiya, woh aaj tak Sunaina ke saath kabhi bhi feel nahi kiya tha. Toh kya iska yeh matlab hai ki maine kabhi Sunaina se pyaar kiya hi nahi tha. Sunaina ko main pichle chaar saal se jaanta hun aur Naina ko mile mujhe do din bhi nahi hue abhi. Main aise kaise feel kar sakta hun? Jab se Naine se café mein mila hun, tab se uske hi baare mein soch raha hun. Ek baar bhi Sunaina ka khayal nahi aaya mujhe. Aaj Pizza Hut mein Sunaina ko Kartik ke saath dekh kar zara bhi bura nahi laga, jalan nahi hui. Yeh sab kaise ho sakta hai yaar.” I rested my head on the wall behind me & looked at the shining stars.

“Sameer… Tumne kabhi Sunaina se pyaar kiya hi nahi tha. Woh bas tumhari aadat bann gayi thi, aur kuch nahi. Tu hi bataa, tune aaj tak Sunaina ko chodkar kisi aur ladki se friendship ki? Nahi naa… Aur agar tu usse pyaar karta hota, toh aaj usko Kartik ke saath dekhkar tumhe jalan hoti. Par aisa kuch nahi hua. Tera pura dhyaan sirf Naina par tha aur uska tum par. Tumhe kya lagta hai Sameer, hum paagal the jo tumhe Naina ke naam se chidaate the. Uski aankhon mein sirf pyaar dikhta hai tere liye. Tujhe toh Sunaina ke alawa kuch dikhta hi nahi tha. Aur humne Naina ko dekha tha bohot baar tumhe dekhte hue, bas aur kya tha, humne wohi kiya jo hume karna chahiye tha, jo hume sahi lagaa. Naina bohot acchi ladki hai, tumhe pasand bhi karti hai aur main guarantee ke saath keh sakta hun ki woh tujhse pyaar bhi karti hai. Kyun Chenu… Maine kuch galat toh nahi keh raha na?”

Munna agreed, “Sameer… Humne jo kiya woh kiya. Par tu wohi karna jo tera dil kahe, jo tujhe sahi lage. Aur mujhe lagta hai, tera dil tujhe teri asli manzil tak zaroor le jaayega. Tune hamesha toot kar pyaar kiya hai aur main bhagwan se prarthna karta hun ki tujhe bhi aise hi koi toot kar pyaar kare.”

I was lost in my thoughts, when my phone beeped & I smiled unconsciously. I knew it was her message. It read, “Tum ghar pohoch gaye na Sameer? Tumhara message nahi aaya toh socha khud hi pooch lun.” I replied, “Haann… Naina… Main pohoch gaya. Sorry… Main aate hi Nanu aur Munna-Pandit se baatein karne mein busy ho gaya, toh tumhe message kar na bhool gaya. I’m sorry.”

She instantly replied, “Sameer… Hum friends hai naa. Toh sorry mat bolo. Tumne Maine Pyar Kiya nahi dekhi kya? Friendship mein No Sorry No Thank you. Toh aage se dhyaan rakhna Mr Sameer Maheshwari…”

I smiled at her reply. “Haannn… Haannn… Bohot baar dekhi hai Maine Pyar Kiya… Thik hai… Aaj se No Sorry No Thank you… Ok madam.” “Chalo accha hai… Tum samaj gaye Sameer. Accha chalo so jao. Bohot late ho gaya hai. Kal milenge mall mein 4 baje.”

I wanted to talk to her but she was right, it was past midnight & she maybe tired & sleepy too. I messaged her, “Tum bhi so jao… Thak gayi hogi. Kal milenge. Goodnight & sweet dreams Naina.” I got her reply of goodnight with a smiley.

When I kept my phone down, I saw two happy faces. “Kya dekh rahe ho tum dono?” “Dekh rahe hai ki jab se Naina teri zindagi mein aayi hai, tu jyada hi muskurane laga hai. Kyun sach kaha na Chenu?” Munna agreed with him & somewhere I agreed to that too. They both left me alone in the balcony. I sat there thinking about the conversation with Naina & Munna-Pandit.

I took my mobile & opened my Instagram account. I searched for Naina’s profile & sent her a follow request. Within five minutes, she had accepted it. I clicked on her profile & saw all her posts. I liked each & every post of her. She looked beautiful in all her pictures. Simple & beautiful. She had maximum pictures with Preeti & one more girl, whom I couldn’t recognize.

“Tum ab tak soye nahi?”, I got her message. Aaahhhhh… she was awake too. I replied with a smile, “Tum bhi toh nahi soyi ab tak?” “Haaannn… Woh mujhe neend nahi aa rahi thi. Waise tumhe bura toh nahi laga na. Woh… jo maine lift mein jaate waqt kiya.” I smiled at her reply & thought of teasing her a bit, “Kya kiya tha tumne Naina… Mujhe nahi pata tum kis baare mein baat kar rahi ho.”

She didn’t reply for few minutes & I thought that I shouldn’t have teased her. She replied, “Mujhe neend aa rahi. Hum kal milkar baat karenge. Tum bhi so jao ab. Goodnight Sameer.” “Thik hai Naina… Kal milkar hi baat karenge uss baare mein. Waise main kisi ka udhaar nahi rakhta. Toh jo tumne mujhe diya tha, usse main tumhe sood samet lauta dunga kal. Goodnight Naina.”

I thought she won’t reply, but she proved me wrong, when my phone beeped with her message, “Thik hai jaisa tum kaho. Byee...” I was dumbstruck with her message which ended with a kissing emoji. This girl was giving me surprises with her bold gestures, which I was enjoying to the core. I got up & went towards my bed to get sweet dreams of her… I couldn’t wait for tomorrow to arrive soon.

We all got up late the next day as it was a Sunday. I had already informed Munna-Pandit about Naina’s shopping spree & they had teased me throughout the morning. I had informed Nanu as well that we were going out to the mall again to buy some essentials. He too was going to his friend’s place & would return late at night.

After having a delicious meal for lunch, we played carrom for some time & at around three we left towards the mall. As always, we had reached the mall before time. I pinged Naina that we had reached. But there was no reply. We roamed around & I was checking for some nice store for her shopping.

My eyes fell on a mannequin which displayed a beautiful pink saree. It was simple & elegant. It was a dark pink net saree with pink embroidery which had diamond type studs in between. It had a simple diamond border throughout. I was going towards the store, when my mobile rang. It was Naina’s call.

I picked up the call & she asked me where I was. I told her my exact location & waited for her to join me. Munna & Pandit were busy with their meaningless banter. My eyes hadn’t left that pink saree. I turned around when I sensed her presence. She had worn a white sleeveless top with red long skirt. She had carried a colorful scarf too. Preeti & the other girl stopped to chat with Munna & Pandit while Naina walked towards me. I couldn’t take my eyes off her… She looked beautiful…

She stopped in front of me to greet me whereas I just pulled her in my arms for a hug. That moment my heart had already stopped beating. I don’t know why but I desperately wanted to hug her, feel her close to me. She too had melted in my arms. We broke our hug, when we heard our friend’s hooting. I reluctantly left her.

“Bhai… Milan ho gaya ho toh ab jis kaam ke liye aaye hai woh kare.” Pandit teased & we blushed. “Sameer… Yeh hai meri bachpan ki dost Swati. Aaj mujhse milne aayi thi toh isse bhi yahan le aayi. Uski bhi shopping ho jayegi. Aur Swati… Yeh hai Sameer… Mera… Ummmmm…” “Boyfriend”, I completed her sentence & everyone looked at me curiously.

I didn’t hesitate to say that I was her boyfriend. I had to talk to her about it. She was looking at me & I can tell that she had a lot of questions. But now was not the time for that. We had to finish the Diwali shopping today for the girls as we all would get busy in the week ahead. Diwali was on the next weekend.

“Shopping shuru karne se pehle kuch khana hai kya tum logon ko?”, I asked looking at everyone. They all refused & we started our shopping spree… I asked the girls if they had decided on any store for their shopping. We decided to look around first. I looked at that pink saree for the last time & moved ahead with all. My hand had already found hers & we walked together.

The girls entered “Global Desi” store. The collection was trendy & classy. The girls had started looking for their choices while I, Munna & Pandit stood behind them. This was the first time for the three of us that we were standing in a women’s store. We were noticing everything around us quietly. There were so many different types of clothing for women. It was colorful all around. The lightings added the extra effect.

“Sameer… Yaar… Dekh raha hai tu… Itne saare collection ke beech mein se yeh ladkiyan kya pasand karengi. Mujhe toh sab hi accha lag raha hai. Ab pataa chala ladkiyon ko shopping mein itna time kyun lagta hai?”, Pandit had started his blabbering.

I was looking at what Naina was holding in her hand. I noticed that she was touching the fabric, moving her fingers on it to feel it. She turned around & called us towards them. “Tum wahan peeche kyun khade ho? Meri help karo kuch chose karne mein.”, Naina softly asked me to help her. Preeti & Swati had moved away to find some other dresses & Munna-Pandit had tagged along with them.

I was thankful for the privacy. “Naina… Tum hamesha Diwali mein kya pehenti ho?” “Ummmm… Waise kuch fixed nahi hota. Kabhi dress toh kabhi gown. Jo pasand aaye woh.” She asked the girl on the counter to show her some Anarkali dresses. We followed the girl towards the other section which had variety of dresses.

Naina started to look for some dresses. Whenever she liked anything, she turned & asked me for my opinion. The dresses were good but not that great. Preeti & Swati came back with few dresses in their hands & were headed towards the trail room. We roamed around the whole store. I & Naina picked up three dresses for trail.

Preeti & Swati came back finalizing their dresses. Preeti finalized on long green georgette gown which had golden threadwork on the neck line. Swati decided to buy the maroon dress which was paired with a black palazzo. It also had some fine golden embroidery done on both the kurta & palazzo. Their dresses were great.

Naina moved towards the trail room. The others were waiting at the bill counter for their turns. Naina came out wearing the first dress. It was a long maroon georgette flowy gown. She looked awesome. “Ummmm… Achaa hai... Par utna nahi… dusre bhi try karlo.” I just asked her to try the others too.

She came back in the next few minutes in a red Anarkali dress. The neckline had an intricate work of golden threadwork. There was a broad golden border at the end of the dress. She looked stunning in that dress. I couldn’t blink & continued to stare. She came forward & clicked her fingers in front of my eyes which brought me out of my trance.

“Kaisi lag rahi hun main?”, she asked reading the expressions on my face. “Bohot sundar… waise last wala bhi try karlo, fir decide kar lenge.” She nodded & went to try the last one. The gang came to inform me that they were going to the café as they were hungry. “Sameer… Hamare dresses ka billing ho gaya hai. Hume bhuk lagi hai toh hum saamne wale coffee shop mein hi hain. Naina ko lekar wahin aa jaana.” They left us in the store.

I waited for about ten minutes but there was no trace of Naina. I couldn’t see anyone around. So, I hesitantly knocked on the trail room door where Naina had been for the last ten minutes. “Naina… Tum ho naa andar? Kya hua hai? Baahar aao.” She didn’t reply & I knocked a little loudly this time. I heard her faint voice, “Sameer… Please Preeti ko bula lao.”

I didn’t know what the matter was. “Naina… Preeti aur sab log saamne wale café mein gaye hai. Main hi hun yahan. Bolo kya hua hai? Shayad main kuch help kar paun.” “Sameer… woh meri choli ki dori bandhni thi, isliye Preeti ki help chahiye thi. Baahar aur koi ladki nahi hai kya?”

“Naina… Yahan sab busy hai dusre customers ke saath.” I said watching around if anyone was free to help her. “Thik hai. Jaane do. Main change kar ke baahar aati hun.” “Change kyun karna hai tumhe? Mujhe dekhna hai tum kaisi lag rahi ho uss dress mein. Main tumhari help karta hun. Darwaza kholo.”

I don’t know why I said that but the words had already left my mouth. “Tum help karoge Sameer? Pagal ho gaye ho kya?” I could hear her hesitance but still I said, “Haan Naina… Main help kar dunga… Ummm... Darwaza kholo.” She unlatched the door & opened a little & peeked, “Sameer… Tum sach mein help karoge?”, her eyes hesitant & curious at the same time.

I didn’t reply just pushed the door a little & entered the trail room. Her eyes didn’t leave mine when I locked the door. This was a mistake for sure. She was standing in front of me wearing the red choli & blue lehenga. She had draped the dupatta in front of her. I stared at her from head to toe. She looked like a goddess. The full sleeves red choli had mirror work with golden embroidery & the dark blue lehenga was having small golden polka dots all over it. The blue dupatta was transparent & had simple small red & golden border. She had pinned the dupatta on her left shoulder. She looked ethereal…

“Naina… Ghum jao… Main dori bandh deta hun.” She didn’t turn & I could see her hesitance. I noticed that she had held the choli from front. Why was she holding it that way? “Naina… Main aankhen band rakhunga. Please ab ghum jao.” “Tum aankhen band karke dori nahi baandh paaoge Sameer.”, she said looking at me shyly. Why was she shying so much?

She took a deep breath & turned around. I stood there rooted to the spot, unable to do anything. She had closed her eyes & was facing the mirror. That damn choli was backless. It just had two dories. One at the top & the other at the end of the choli. I swallowed, looking at the most beautiful scene in front of me. I couldn’t move & kept staring at her with wide eyes. I don’t know how much time I kept gawking at her bare back.

When she didn’t feel my touch, she opened her eyes & saw me in the mirror. I was looking at her back. I wanted to touch but now I was hesitant. I found her looking at me through mirror. Our eyes locked. None of us moved. “Sameer… Dori baandho please?” her voice quivered. I closed the distance between us. I stood behind her & slowly my hands moved towards her back.

I took the first dori in my hands. We both shivered at the touch, when my fingers touched her bare back while tying the knot. She was continuously looking at me through the mirror. When I tied the second dori, we both felt the electric jolt at that touch. I could feel her sharp intake of breath whenever I touched her.

My eyes had darkened & I’m sure she could see that too. My hands lingered on her bare back for a few more moments. I looked at her in the mirror. Our eyes locked. My hands were on her shoulders. This was an intimate moment. Never had I imagined that I would ever do this with any girl. And here I was standing with Naina in a small trail room, tying the doris.

Unconsciously, I took a step forward & she leaned on my chest. My hands made its way slowly from her shoulders to her arms & finally rested on her stomach. We both shuddered. Our eye lock still intact. I hadn’t blinked since the time I entered the trail room, neither had she. We stood like that feeling each other closely. I leaned a little towards her & whispered, “You’re looking beautiful… Maine tum jaise khoobsurat ladki kabhi nahi dekhi Naina… Bohot lucky hai yeh dress, jo tumpe itna achha lag raha hai.”

I could see the color rising on her cheeks. She looked adorable. “Tum ye dress mat lena Naina please.” She raised her eyebrows asking me for the reason. “Main nahi chahta ki koi tumhe aise dekhe. Mujhe accha nahi lagega. Mere siva aise koi nahi dekh sakta tumhe. Aur agar tumne ye dress li, toh sirf tab pehnogi jab main saath rahunga aur yeh back ko dupatte se dhankna padega… Samjhi madam?”

She fully turned around facing me now. My hands moved from her stomach & held her by her waist. Her hands resting on my shoulders. “Haannn… Samaj gayi… Thik hai… Nahi lungi main yeh dress par yeh toh bataa do, ki kis hakk se yeh baat mujhse kar rahe ho… Ek friend ke naate… yaa… ek fake boyfriend ke naate?”

Her question caught me off-guard. I knew what she wanted to know, so I tightened my hold on her & whispered in her ear, “Boyfriend ke naate… Naa friend aur naa fake boyfriend. Samjhi Madam.” I turned a little & kissed her both cheeks…

“Naina… do din pehle maine tumse kuch poocha tha aur aaj firse kuch poochna chahta hun. Jawab dogi na?” she nodded looking in my eyes. “Last time fake girlfriend banne ke liye poocha tha. Aaj tumhe main apni real girlfriend banne ke liye pooch raha hun. Kya tum meri Girlfriend banogi?”

I could see her eyes shining in disbelief. So, I added a little disheartened, “Abhi jawaab dene ki zaroorat nahi hai. Soch ke baad mein jawaab dena.” But before I could leave her, she had pulled me in a tight hug. I happily hugged her back. She hadn’t answered but I didn’t need it anymore as she had answered it with her tight hug.

“Sameer… Shuru se hi hamare beech kabhi kuch fake tha hi nahi. Jo bhi baatein hui… jo bhi mehsoos kiya woh sab real tha. Toh main tumhari fake girlfriend kaise hoti. Toh Mr Sameer Maheshwari… Main aapki girlfriend pehle din se hi bann gayi thi.” She punched lightly on my chest & I tightened my hold on her, never wanting to leave her.

But to my dismay, I heard few voices outside the trail room & we left each other reluctantly. “Tum change karke baahar aa jao, I’m waiting.” But before I opened the door, I kissed her on her cheek & left her with a wink. She came out in the next few minutes. We decided to buy the red Anarkali dress.

When we were standing in the que for billing, we saw Sunaina walking towards us. “Hiii Sameer… Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho? Tum toh kabhi mere saath nahi aaye shopping ke liye?” she said eyeing Naina… “Hiii Sunaina… Hum yahan Naina ki Diwali shopping karne aaye the. Ab Naina meri girlfriend hai toh main hamesha uske saath kabhi bhi kahin bhi jaunga. Aur rahi baat tumhari toh tumne kabhi poocha hi nahi tha mujhe.” I replied with a shrug. Kartik joined us the very next moment & our turn arrived for billing. “Bye Sunaina… Kartik… It was nice meeting you both. Chalein Naina… aur bhi shopping karni hai aur hamare friends hamara wait kar rahe honge.”

We both didn’t turn to see their reactions & went ahead to the billing counter. We joined our friends in the café, where they had ordered coffee & pastries for us. Well… I could see some changes in the equations between our friends too in the café. Preeti & Pandit were sharing a pastry while Munna & Swati were sharing a sandwich. I & Naina were surprised with these dynamics but nevertheless we were happy.

I & Naina informed them about our real relationship status & they all seemed very happy with our decision. We finished our shopping with buying footwear for the girls & some matching jewellery. We even bought some simple kurta sets for us to wear on the Diwali party in our office. We bought lots of lightings, crackers, whereas girls bought some rangoli colors & some decorated diyas. Naina bought some diyas for us too…

We happily left the mall after having dinner in a Chinese restaurant. Munna & Pandit went to drop Preeti & Swati home in the cabs as there were lots of bags with us. I & Naina too booked an uber to drop her home. It had got very late at night so we didn’t sit in the garden like yesterday even if we wanted to. I hugged her tightly one last time & dropped a kiss on her forehead before leaving her complex. We guys came back to the mall to pick up our bikes & left to our respective homes.

We all reached home late at night. I informed Naina that I would pick her up for office the next day. The next day being Monday was going to be a start to a New week… New dreams… New relationship…

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