SwaRon SS You Me and Dreams Final Chapter Page 26 - Page 16

Nice update.. 👍🏼
Giving time to each other in their busy life.. its great
Swayam want Sharon to follow her dream is sweet

Beautiful

Very beautiful update. 👏

And I've done it again and not posted the chapter here :/ Sorry for this super late update. Hopefully you all will enjoy the chapter and thanks for reading :)

Chapter 23

Sharon returned home from yet another tiring day of work. Her days were frantic and there was always a job after she had finished one. She did have fleeting moments of calm being surrounded by a crowd of amazing people. All these moments did not stop the thoughts of last week's conversation with Swayam. You can't say she was dreading it but she definitely thought about it a lot. It was Friday today and she opened the door of her apartment longing a good weekend. As she entered inside she saw that the lights were on and heard noises coming from the kitchen. She held her handbag tightly and moved cautiously towards the kitchen. When she caught the sight of the person she let loose of the bag and yelled, "What the hell Swayam?"

"Oh hey, you're back." Swayam greeted cheerfully.

"What are you doing?" She replied.

"Cooking my girlfriend a lovely dinner?" Swayam answered nonchalantly.

"That's sweet of you but..." Sharon said and then sighed before continuing, "How did you come in? And you've got to stop scaring me like this. You can't just waltz in without informing me. You know how scaring it is living alone and on top of that I've been reading these cases recently which have freaked me out more that I should be."

"Ankita gave me a key." Swayam answered.

"I gave her that for emergencies!" Sharon exclaimed.

"And I did message you that I was coming because you weren't picking up your phone." Swayam said holding up his hands in defence.

"You did? That reminds me I haven't even checked my phone the whole day. That would be a new record for me." Sharon said.

"Hectic day?" Swayam asked coming closer to her.

"That's an understatement." Sharon replied.

"Well, you go and relax a bit and I'll be there with your delicious dinner." Swayam said holding her shoulders softly that sent pleasant shivers down Sharon's spine. She loved the warmth Swayam radiated and it was exactly what she needed to put a hectic week at work behind.

"Alright." Sharon smiled and slowly placed a peck on his cheek grateful for instantly lighting up her mood.

Sharon didn't notice this but Swayam's face did show a bit of blush. Now Swayam might think he was in control of his emotions but sometimes his face would betray him, this would be one of those rare moments.

Swayam got back to his cooking while Sharon freshened up and then sat on the sofa. She was in the middle of going through her messages when Swayam called out her name.

"Dinner's ready." Swayam said arriving in the living room with his hands dusted in flour. Sharon chuckled at him.

"What?" Swayam asked amused.

"You look really really adorable." Sharon said as she walked towards him.

"How did I get so lucky?" Sharon asked as she placed her hands around his neck and gazed into his eye; his chocolate brown eyes that always seemed to hold her captive.

"Maybe I should be asking the same." Swayam replied.

Time really dos stop when you're with someone whom you absolutely adore and love. Sharon didn't want the moment to end, didn't wish to do anything else but spend time with Swayam who in just a short amount of time made her life so much better. It did sound cheesy but Sharon didn't care.

"I love you." Swayam said and smiled pleasantly at her.

"I love you too." Sharon said as her cheeks turned red again as usual.

Their silence was disturbed by a call on Swayam's phone.

"What?" Swayam said as he picked up the phone. Sharon just gave him a confused expression.

"Woah! I just called to ask on behalf of Ma when you'll be back." Sushant asked.

"I'll be late. I'm with Sharon." Swayam said and Sharon raised her eyebrow when she heard her name.

"Sharon ha! I won't keep you any longer." Sushant teased.

"That would be a huge favour." Swayam said sarcastically.

"Just one more thing..." Sushant said.

"What?" Swayam said through gritted teeth. He did love his brother but he had the worst timing of all and he didn't even realise it.

"When do you suppose I can meet her?" Sushant asked cheekily.

"Goodbye Sushant." Swayam simply stated and ended the phone call before Sushant could say anything further.

"What did he want?" Sharon asked softly.

"Nothing much, just him with his usual talks. He has been insisting lately to meet you." Swayam said.

"I'm flattered. Why don't you?" Sharon asked cocking her head towards her right.

"I'm avoiding it as long as I can." Swayam replied.

"Why so? Do you fear I'll like him better?" Sharon said with a smirk.

"He said the same thing. I was right you both will become fast friends." Swayam said.

"Of course we will. I've heard all about him as you complain about him so much." Sharon said.

"I do not." Swayam said.

"You do. I guess it's time I hear his side of the story." Sharon said with a sweet smile.

"Alright enough talk; I'm hungry." Swayam said as he removed Sharon's arms from his shoulder and strode towards the kitchen to bring out the food. Sharon simply stood laughing at him.

As Swayam kept all the food in place Sharon felt hungry herself looking at all the delicious food he had cooked. She sat down beside him and wrapped her arm around him. She smiled softly at him and then gently kissed him. After their lips parted each other's she spoke softly, "Thank you for all this."

"Anytime Shar." He said and began serving her food. She unwrapped herself from him and looked at him peaceful serving out food. He really did look adorable and her mind had thoughts coming of how good a husband he would be. She immediately shook herself and thought, too soon Sharon.'

They began eating silently with Sharon slightly embarrassed about her thoughts and Swayam stealing glances at her.

"So how has work been?" Swayam asked breaking the silence.

"I rather not revisit the hectic week and also, why do you keep insisting about talking about me? How was your work? What about those pieces of poo-poo you were talking about?" Sharon asked.

Swayam smiled at her. Even though Sharon could have the busiest week but she would still remember small details about you. Swayam admired that about her, it showed that she cared and thought about you.

"Surprisingly they were not as stubborn as I thought they would be. I made some changes and they agreed. Not what I wanted but close enough. Good thing they agreed because I was hanging on a thin thread of patience." Swayam answered as he chuckled.

"Please, you would have just given into their demands." Sharon said and shoved a mouthful of food inside her mouth.

"I would not." Swayam denied and played with his food.

"Firstly don't play with your food and secondly you so would, you deflect from any kind of conflict." Sharon said.

"Stop being bossy and you do the same." Swayam answered back.

"I'll admit I do but only while arguments or when it's necessary. If my ideas are good I wouldn't back down." Sharon said.

"Alright fine you win." Swayam said and pouted.

"Ah! The sweet taste of victory." Sharon exclaimed and then pulled out her phone and snapped a picture Swayam pouting.

"Did you just take a photo of me?" Swayam said.

"I did." Sharon said nonchalantly.

"Delete it at once." Swayam ordered.

"Why in the world would I delete this masterpiece of photography?" Sharon said as she waved the picture in front of him.

"Give me that." Swayam said as he lunged for the cell phone. Sharon quickly moved her hand and hid it behind her back.

"Alright fine; keep it but don't you dare share it with anyone." Swayam said.

"It will stay between the three of us." Sharon said solemnly.

"Three?" Swayam questioned.

"You, me and Ankita." Sharon answered.

Swayam glared at her.

"Okay, I won't show it to her." Sharon said chuckling.

Swayam silently went back to his food.

"Speaking of Ankita, I haven't seen or talked to her recently. How is she?" Swayam asked nearly finishing his food.

"She's fine just busy with heaps of work. I'm sensing she might be developing a crush." Sharon said.

"Interesting. I'm sure you'll have fun making her blush." Swayam said.

"I'll try not to but she changes totally when she's in front of her crush." Sharon said.

"She's more shier than you? Why do I feel that hard to believe?" Swayam asked.

"Surprisingly yes. You'll see." Sharon said and finished the last remnants of her food.

"Thank you for the food Swayam. It was really delicious." Sharon said.

"You've thanked me enough today Sharon." Swayam said.

"I just feel like saying it." Sharon said and smiled.

Swayam stood up and kissed the top of her head gently. He collected their plates and went into the kitchen. Sharon followed him carrying the remaining utensils. After washing up they returned to the living room and stood in silence.

"I think I should leave now." Swayam said.

"Can you stay a little longer?" Sharon asked hesitantly.

"If that's what you want." Swayam said.

Sharon nodded and said, "I just feel I haven't seen you enough this week. I'm having withdrawals Shekhawat." Sharon said chuckling.

"I'll stay. I'll just message Mom I'll be late." Swayam said.

"Alright." Sharon said and watched him type on the screen of his mobile. He looked up her and asked, "What do you want to do?"

"Just talk. I just miss being around you like I did while working at the theatre." Sharon said.

Swayam nodded and smiled. They both sat down on the sofa with Sharon cuddled into Swayam's chest. They talked about all trivial things and then Sharon's slowly fell asleep with a smile on her face.

It was a beautiful writing... I really wonder what mystery is there behind Swayam avoiding making Sharon meet his younger brother , Sushanth.. would love to see that.

hope you all like the chapter :)

Chapter 24

"Swayam it's honestly alright." Sharon said convincing Swayam for the umpteenth time.

"I feel really bad Sharon. I know you wanted to spend some time together before Mondays pulls us into another loop of adult jobs." Swayam said.

"We have an entire day tomorrow and you made me dinner yesterday which counts as quality time." Sharon replied.

"But Sunday goes by so quickly." Swayam argued.

"For God's sake Swayam you have a family emergency, you should concentrate on that instead of me." Sharon yelled at him playfully.

"But he gets himself in trouble all the time." Swayam replied.

"Shekhawat are you really trying to convince me that your cousin with a broken bone is not an emergency." Sharon said.

"No of course not. Now that you say it like that it makes me feel like a jerk. I just..." Swayam defended himself.

"Just spit it out Swayam." Sharon said.

"It was so nice to spend some quiet time with you away from all the fast pace of the city." Swayam said.

"Yes it was." Sharon said remembering yesterday night.

Sharon was so tired that she ended up sleeping on the couch with her head on Swayam's shoulders. When Swayam tried to pick her up and settle her in her bed she woke up suddenly and smiled sheepishly at him. She dragged her feet to her bedroom and feel on the bed. When Swayam turned to leave she called him back and asked if he could stay longer. So they ended up cuddling and talking about few more random things before falling asleep together.

"I'll come by in the evening." Swayam said.

"I'll be waiting. I hope your cousin gets well soon." Sharon said.

"Don't worry; he will. He has broken so many bones that it doesn't matter to him anymore." Swayam replied.

"Still, tell him to take care." Sharon said.

"Of course. Bye." Swayam said and ended the call.

At around 3 pm Sharon heard the door bell ring as she was finishing off the last pieces of brownies she baked. She opens the door to find Swayam smiling widely at her. She smiles back at him and invites him inside.

"I smell freshly baked goods." Swayam said.

"I made some brownies but I ate almost all of it. There might be a piece or two left." Sharon replied.

"You ate the entire batch?" Swayam asked shocked.

"They were delicious so I couldn't help myself." Sharon said justifying herself.

Swayam was about to say something but was cut off by Sharon's cell phone ringing.

"You answer that; I'll taste some brownies." Swayam said and went in search of them.

"Hello Ma. Sorry I haven't called lately." She said picking up the call.

"It's okay; I know how busy you are." Her mother replied.

"So how are you and Dad?" Sharon asked.

"We are just fine. I wanted to ask when you'd be returning back to Delhi." Her mother asked.

"I just started a job so I just can't ask for a leave yet." Sharon replied impatiently. Somewhere she had a nagging feeling that the conversation wouldn't go well.

"I understand. Will you try to?" She asked.

"Why Ma? I have no reason to come." Sharon said.

"Don't you want to see your parents?" Her mother asked.

"You and I both know that missing each other is not the reason you're calling me back." Sharon asked irritated by the conversation.

"You're talking rudely again Sharon but yes that's not the reason. We found this boy and wanted to fix your marriage." She said and Sharon was utterly shocked to give a response. She wanted to yell at her but she knew it wouldn't get here anywhere so she took a deep breath to calm herself.

"Ma you know I do not want to have this conversation. Why do you have to bring this up all of a sudden? I'm in a nice stable job just like you both wanted and now this?" Sharon said as calmly as possible.

"This is for your own good." Her mother replied.

"I'm tired of you saying that. I'll just calm you later. I can't have this conversation now." Sharon said as she saw Swayam from her peripheral vision. She cut the call before her mother could utter a response and threw the phone on her couch.

"Really? When everything is looking fine something always has to go wrong?" Sharon said to no one in particular.

"Hey are you fine? That didn't sound like a pleasant conversation." Swayam said eating the last piece of the brownie.

"Of course I'm not fine." Sharon yelled.

Swayam just nodded and backed off a little.

"Great, now I'm yelling at you. I'm sorry; my parents always seem to turn me into Hulk." Sharon said feeling guilty about her outburst.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Swayam asked.

"Seems like the most sensible thing to do." Sharon replied.

"It is just my parents forcing me into things I don't want to do." Sharon said as she sat besides Swayam.

"Did you at least hear them out?" Swayam asked.

"Of course not, because the topic was ridiculous. Swayam this isn't the first time. They always do this trying to force me into things or make me think that whatever I do will always be wrong for me. I was never good enough for them and they keep on reminding me that they ended up with a daughter who always disappoints them instead of a perfect son. I always try to ignore them and put my energy into other things, one of the reasons why I started dancing. They put me down for even doing that especially my Dad. I couldn't take their judgement any longer so I moved her but also took their advice and found a job that they approved of." Sharon said getting off the heaviness in her chest that she kept feeling for years.

"I'm sure they had good intentions in their hearts." Swayam said not knowing what words could comfort her right now. She seemed distraught and he had never seen her so down.

"I try to tell myself that but this is possibly the worst way to do that. I am happy now Swayam, content with my life. I finally have a vision of what I want to do with my life and the people I want to have with me in that life." Sharon said and looked up at Swayam at the last sentence. She stood up and turned her back towards him holding her forehead with her hands. They both were silent for few minutes and let the words sink in. The atmosphere was tense and it was choking them both.

Sharon turned to face him with tears glazing her eyes. She didn't want to cry and wanted to keep it all inside her but her body always seemed to betray her. "You want to know what she wanted to talk about."

Swayam almost wanted to say no because whatever she was about to say wasn't going to pleasant. He just nodded at her as he moved closer to her trying to comfort her.

"She wanted to know when I was returning to Delhi. They both have found an eligible bachelor for me and want to marry me off as fast as possible." Sharon said exasperated.

"I know you'll try to defend them by saying they might not know about us." Sharon said as she looked at his expressions.

"I told you how they disapprove of every decision of mine, well here's another one. I called Ma almost a week ago and told her about us. A small part of me told her wanting to share my happiness but the bigger part of me was proud to tell her that I'd found someone so smart and caring and kind who loved me with all his heart." They both smiled at each other trying to ease the tension around them.

"I was stupid enough to think that they would readily accept it. The funny thing is they wouldn't go through the trouble of finding an eligible bachelor' for me if I hadn't told them about us. It's irritating and completely maddening." Sharon said and sat down on her couch. All the thoughts and the situation made her dizzy.

Swayam sat down beside her and wrapped his arm around her shoulder knowing this was the only way to comfort her. Sharon leaned against him and was thankful for his gesture. She closed her eyes and tried to think of pleasant things like chocolate, unicorns, puppies and fairies but all she ended up doing was rewinding the conversation she had with her mother over and over again. She opened her eyes and thought about ways to distract herself. She could watch a movie or read a book or fall asleep to the pleasant voice of Ed Sheeran but she decided to go against all the relaxing things.

"Let's talk about what you wanted to talk about a week ago." Sharon said as she untangled herself from him.

"No. That is the last thing we should do." Swayam said sternly.

"You're afraid of conflict again. I want to talk about it." Sharon said with slight anger lacing her voice.

Swayam didn't wanted to give in but he knew him denying to talk about it would just anger her. He would just risk having the talk now and hoped it would not go bad as the scenarios he was building in his mind currently.

"Alright." Swayam said quietly.

"Go on." Sharon said.

"I just thought that after you finished the job at the theatre you would focus more on dance rather than jump onto another one. I mean I don't exactly know how you would navigate through it but I was just hoping you would follow your passion." Swayam said.

"Great." Sharon said sarcastically.

"I not saying you should, I just felt like you would try to follow it. The end decision is all yours Sharon; I'm not forcing my opinion on you. I just felt like that because I know how much you enjoy dancing and the enthusiasm you felt when you participated in the competition." Swayam said trying to explain himself when he heard the sarcasm in her voice.

"Don't try to patronize me Swayam and do not try and explain yourself. You are just like them thinking that everything I do is equal to dirt. I'm not capable of making a decision for myself according to you three. Right? I'll never be good enough to stand on my own. Is that what you wanted say?" Sharon yelled at him.

"No Sharon I never said that." Swayam said.

"I think you did. You know what I think it's time to stop thinking and caring about people judging me about every single damn thing." Sharon said frustrated with everything.

"Sharon I think I should just leave. You obviously are angry and this is making it worse. I'm making it worse." Swayam said slowly and turned to walk away.

"You don't have anything to say? You're just going to walk away?" Sharon said tears brimming in her eyes. She knew she was yelling at him for no reason. He never said anything wrong and only had genuine concern for him. But the anger about the situation with her parents just took control of her sensible part.

"I'll call you." Swayam said.

"Maybe you shouldn't." Sharon said and immediately regretted it.

Swayam just walked towards the door and left without looking back at her. Sharon was distraught from everything and realized what a fool she had been as tears rolled down her eyes. She made no attempt to stop them and just slumped on the floor trying to call out Swayam's name but no voice came out her mouth.

Nice to see the impulsive Sharon once again who always took rash decisions and then regret later... But then Swayam is also sketched the same way - rational, gentle, sweet and most importantly madly, deeply in.love with Sharon so he understood her and left then and there and am sure that will not even accept her apology later as he understood what her mindset was then and so not blame her for anything.

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Chapter 25

"Pick up Swayam, pick it up." Sharon mumbled pacing around her room as she dialled Swayam's number again.

"Dammit." She said as she heard the beeping sound again. She sat down on the bed and called him again but decided it was of no use and ended the call mid way. He wasn't going to pick up anyway.

She had splashed water on her face to remove any evidences of her crying for an hour and going through the events that occurred. She finally decided to call Swayam so that she could apologize and feel his warmth again because right now she felt very cold from within.

"Why would he pick up? I'm sure he doesn't want to talk to me after shutting him out. And wasn't I then one that told him not to call even though I didn't mean it?" Sharon said aloud. What had happened to the good weekend that had started yesterday? Now it all felt crumbling to her.

She picked up her phone again and called the one person who could and had handled her at her worst times.

"Hi. I for saying it lightly have made a mistake." She said skipping the pleasantries.

"What happened?" Ankita asked.

"Can you come over? It's too much to talk over the phone and I feel I could combust if I keep thinking about it any longer without talking to someone." Sharon pleaded.

"I'll be there in 30 minutes." Ankita said sensing that something was majorly wrong.

Ankita was at Sharon's house within fifteen minutes. She may or may not have broken the speed limits and signals but all she cared was her best friend who was troubled with something.

"Hey. You're early. How fast were you driving?" Sharon asked as she opened the door to greet Ankita.

"Fast enough to be here as quick as possible. Now let's talk about what's upsetting you?" Ankita said as she let herself in and sat down on the couch.

"You could have been in an accident." Sharon stated.

"I wasn't Mom, so let's just talk about the reason I broke speed limits for." Ankita said.

Sharon sighed and sat down beside her and gave the whole details about what happened almost an hour ago. Ankita listened quietly while simultaneously listing the things she wanted to say to Sharon's parents. She couldn't believe that her parents were still ignoring the fact that Sharon was such an amazing daughter. When all was said Sharon looked at Ankita intently asking for her advice.

"So you sunk my OTP ship?" Ankita said trying to lighten up the mood.

"I might have." Sharon said guiltily.

"You're a fool to think that." She replied.

"But you just said that." Sharon said.

"I was trying to lighten the mood in which I have failed. This is just a small disagreement and you definitely didn't mean anything you said. It was just a reaction to your idiotic parents, no offense to you." Ankita said and Sharon nodded agreeing to everything she said.

"So what should I do?" Sharon asked.

"I'd recommend a grand romantic gesture but the only thing that will work now is that you talk to him." Ankita advised.

"How? He isn't picking up my call." Sharon answered.

"Give him time. I'm sure he's giving you your space and trying to sort out things in his own head because he wouldn't be human if he isn't hurt." Ankita replied.

"I know. I hate that I hurt him. I'm so stupid; how could I let my emotions get the better of me? I mean being emotional hasn't really helped me with past experiences then why can't I learn from my mistakes?" Sharon said shaking her head.

"That's just how you are and it isn't a flaw. It might not look great in these situations but you being an emphatic and emotional person has always been one of your best qualities. If you weren't so, we wouldn't be friends and I wouldn't be able to get past the most difficult stage of my life without you by my side." Ankita said softly.

"I love you Ankita. Thank you for always being there." Sharon said.

"I love you too. Thanks for having my back too." Ankita said as she hugged her best friend. They were a constant source of support in each other's life and they couldn't imagine life without each other.

"Now leave him a message to meet you tomorrow and if he doesn't respond I guess I'll get to play cupid again." Akita said breaking the hug.

"Lately I feel I should be playing cupid for you." Sharon said with a smirk.

"What are you talking about?" Ankita said nonchalantly trying to hide the blush forming.

"Don't deny it. Look at your face, it's all red." Sharon said teasing her and going to the kitchen.

"Is this revenge for times I teased you when I realised you had a crush on Swayam?" Ankita said following her inside.

"Maybe; now spill." Sharon said opening the ice cream container feeling a sense of dj vu only this time the roles were reversed.

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Swayam didn't want to be upset but her words had stung him. He knew she didn't want to hurt him and didn't even mean the things she said to him but still his heart felt heavy as he replayed the events that happened hours ago. He deliberately did not pick up her calls because he knew they both needed space. Maybe he could have said things he shouldn't have and things could get worse, that's why he left her flat before her words started swarming inside his head and poisoning it. He kept playing with his food as he tried to fight his irrational part of his brain.

"Hey are you alright?" Sushant asked.

"Yeah; why?" Swayam replied.

"Well you never play with your food unless you are tensed. Maa has being eyeing you for the past 5 minutes." Sushant said.

"I'm alright. I'm just tensed about work." Swayam replied and went on to finish his food.

"Maa he's lying like you said he would do." Sushant said to their mother as she cleared off the dining table.

"Well then talk to him like I told you to do. I'll be inside." She replied.

"You heard the woman; open up Swayam. What's been worrying you? I'm here to hear all your woes." Sushant said trying to imitate a doctor's voice.

"I said I'm fine." Swayam said and picked up his empty plate.

"Mr. Shekhawat, you and me both know that you are not fine." Sushant said when Swayam returned from the kitchen.

"Drop it Sushant. I really don't want to talk about it." Swayam said and switched on the television to keep his mind off. Sushant got up from his place and stood in front of the TV.

"Sushant step aside from the front of the TV." Swayam said with irritation lacing his voice. He was tired of all the thinking and wanted to stop doing so by mindlessly flicking through different channels. Unfortunately, Sushant had different plans.

"I'm not moving till you agree to talk about what's bothering you." Sushant said adamantly.

"When did you start acting like my therapist?" Swayam asked.

"Since Maa threatened to not make anything containing chicken till you talk." Sushant replied.

"Fine, I'll talk." Swayam said giving up.

"That's like a good boy. I think this has something to do with Sharon or else you wouldn't be so evasive." Sushant said sitting besides Swayam.

"Well your brilliant deduction is right. We just had a minor argument." Swayam said reluctantly.

"I'm guessing it didn't go so well." Sushant said.

"Obviously. Well it could be worse. I just think she needs some space to figure things out on her own but it still upsets me." Swayam said.

"Whatever happened I'm sure you both will sort it out. Don't over think about it." Sushant said knowing very well how his older brother can over think the smallest of situations.

"I'll try to. Thanks for hearing me out." Swayam said smiling.

"It's my job as your newly appointed therapist. Now I'll have to go and update my boss about it." Sushant said and disappeared into the kitchen.

Swayam sighed loudly and concentrated back on the television. Switching off his brain he started watching cartoons trying to revisit his childhood days.

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Swayam hadn't replied to her text or called her back so she decided to ambush him at his home. It wasn't the ideal situation but she was turning impatient and her nervousness was bubbling inside her. She had somehow managed to recollect the address Swayam had told her once and was relieved to see the Shekhawat name plate. She hesitated for a few minutes to ring the bell but then finally pressed it with her eyes closed.

She opened them when she heard the front door open. She opened her eyes to find a boy with similar features of Swayam beaming at her.

"Hey." He greeted.

"Hey." She replied.

"Sharon." Sushant said recognizing her.

"You must be Sushant." Sharon said.

"I am. Encantada de conocerte. I guess if not Swayam, destiny wanted us to meet." Sushant said dramatically.

"You learned Spanish?" Sharon asked surprised.

"Learning it, I've heard it impresses people if you know some exotic languages." Sushant replied.

"I'm impressed, guess you heard right." Sharon replied. Her impatience was coming through as she began tapping her foot.

"So you definitely haven't come to meet me." Sushant said noticing her impatience.

"Is Swayam here?" Sharon asked finally.

"No, he's gone for some grocery shopping like the mamma's boy he is." Sushant answered her.

"Oh. I'll come back another time then." Sharon said a little disappointed.

"He'll be here in few minutes. Why don't you wait inside?" Sushant suggested.

"Thanks." Sharon said and followed him inside.

"Maa look who came to visit." Sushant yelled.

"What happened Sushant? I've told you not to yell like a caveman." His mother said from inside the bedroom where she was enjoying some much needed alone time.

"Would you just come out of your bedroom first?" Sushant replied.

"I'm out. Oh, Sharon beta, nice to finally meet you. How are you?" She said as she came into the living room and noticed Sharon alongside her younger son.

"I'm fine aunty. How are you?" Sharon replied shyly.

"I'm fine too. I guess you came looking for Swayam." Mrs. Shekhawat asked.

"We left things open ended yesterday." Sharon explained.

"I hope you both sort it out. You wait for him I'll bring something for you to eat." She said.

"I want something to eat too." Sushant said.

"Didn't you eat like an hour ago? Sharon I hope he won't trouble you too much." His mother said amused at his behaviour.

"I'm still hungry." He replied and his mother just laughed at him and went into the kitchen. He gestured Sharon to sit down on the couch and sat beside her.

"So I've heard you dance." Sushant asked trying to strike a conversation.

"I try to." Sharon answered.

"I honestly suck at dancing. In that term Swayam is better than me." Sushant said.

Sharon laughed at him and then asked, "Swayam dances too?"

"He used to shake a leg when he was little but stopped after school. There might be some videos." Sushant said thinking whether he should re-watch those videos.

"I would love to watch those." Sharon said amused as she pictured a young Swayam dancing. At that moment the bell rang and Sushant went to open the door.

"Would you help me carry some of this?" She heard Swayam's voice and felt the nervousness coming aback.

"I will carry all of that in, you have a visitor." Sushant said as he started taking the bags from Swayam's hand.

"Who?" Swayam asked but his question was answered when he saw Sharon sitting on his couch smiling at him. When she saw he had noticed her she stood up and walked towards him.

"I'll leave you two alone." Sushant said and hurriedly walked inside.

"I see you finally meet Sushant." Swayam said smiling at her.

Sharon felt relieved watching him smile. "He says it's destiny that we finally met." She said,

"Of course he would say that." Swayam said.

"Swayam about yesterday..." Sharon started upset that she had to ruin a good moment.

"Let's go outside. I know a place we can talk." Swayam said.

Sharon nodded and walked besides him. They walked silently and after a few moments Swayam caught her hand. They both looked at each other and smiled at each other. They continued in silence till they reached a small park.

"We can talk here. No one comes here except the kids and they would be at asleep now." Swayam said.

Sharon nodded grateful for the privacy. They both stood quietly for a few moments hoping for the other to talk. Sharon folded her arms around herself and took a deep breath.

"Swayam I'm really sorry. That was one of my worse moments and I'm really sorry I lashed out on you because of my parents. I'm an idiot." Sharon said guiltily.

"It's okay Sharon, I understand. I know how it feels to be in that kind of pressure. Also, I always knew you were an idiot, it was about time you admitted it." Swayam said.

"I let you get away with that. You forgive me?" Sharon asked hopefully.

"Forgotten and forgiven but that doesn't mean we sweep this under a carpet." Swayam said.

"I know we have to talk." Sharon said and prepared herself for a lengthy heart to heart conversation.