It was daytime, the sun was shining over the building of the college where Avni and Neil were standing at the college entrance and the garden was outside it. They were present inside the premises of college. Avni and Neil were standing up the stairs. There were a few stairs. Avni was looking at Neil. Avni turned her face and she was shocked to see there because a crowd of students was present there.

Ali and Juhi were also standing with the students and were looking at Neil and Avni. Avni looked at Neil shockingly who was looking around and he saw Ali. Neil glared at Ali. Neil felt Avni’s gaze and Neil looked at Avni and he found her shocked and confused. Ali saw Neil holding Avni’s hand and he got angry. Avni saw Ali and Avni was surprised. Ali was about to move but Avni shook her head. Ali stopped and he was shocked. Avni heard the sounds.

Avni looked at the students. The students started gossiping to see Neil holding Avni’s hand. Avni felt awkward and she tried to free her hand. Neil tightens the grip on Avni’s wrist. Avni looked at Neil and Neil was looking straight. Neil felt Avni’s gaze and he looked at Avni. Neil looked at the students.

Neil: Silence.

Everyone stopped and looked at Neil. Neil looked at the students angrily.

Neil: Everyone. Listen to me carefully and keep it in your mind.

Neil pulled Avni to him and made her stand close to him. Avni looked at Neil.

Neil: Avni Mehta is my girl.

Avni and the other students were shocked. Ali and Juhi were in utmost shock. Everyone looked at one another.

Neil: Yes, you heard it right. Avni Mehta is my girl.

Everyone was shocked.

Neil: And if any tries to keep an eye on her (Neil looked at Ali and then Neil looked at Juhi) or tries to harm her... then no one will be worse than me. I will not leave that person.

Everyone was shocked.

Neil: Avni is my fianceé.

Another shock. The girls looked at Neil sadly and looked at Avni with an evil eye. Juhi was in extreme shock but Avni was more shocked than her. Avni had not thought that Neil would confess his love in this way.

Neil: She is my love.

Another shock.

Neil: Yes, Avni Mehta is my love and my fianceé and I can’t tolerate it if anyone looks at her with dirty eyes.

Neil looked at Ali. Ali and Neil gave an intense glance at each other. Avni followed Neil’s gaze and she saw Ali. Avni was surprised. Avni looked at the students and they again started to gossip. Neil looked at the students.

Neil: So kisi ne bhi.

Neil looked at Ali.

Neil: I repeat, agar kisi ne bhi Avni ki taraf buri nazar se dekha (Neil looked at Ali) to mujhse bura koi nahi hoga.

Ali was looking at Neil.

Neil: So, everyone stay away from my girl. I don’t want any guy near her.

Avni was shocked.

Neil: Got it.

Everyone was silent.

Neil shouted: Got it?

The students said yes.

Neil: Good.

Neil looked at the students.

Neil: Dismiss.

Neil looked at Avni and he turned. Neil took Avni from there. Neil took Avni to the classroom and he took her to his seat. Neil made Avni sit with him. The students came into the classroom and they were talking about Avni and Neil. As soon as they were seeing Neil, they stopped talking. The students were coming into the classroom. Avni looked down and was still in shock. Avni was feeling odd.

Ali came and saw the empty seat. Ali looked at Neil’s seat and he was shocked to see Avni sitting with Neil. Avni saw Ali and she felt bad because Ali was looking at her sadly. Neil smirked to see Ali. Ali got angry to see Neil. Ali looked at Avni and went to sit in his seat while looking at Avni. Juhi came into the classroom and she was also shocked to see Avni and Neil sitting together. Juhi got angry and Avni looked at her. Juhi glared at Avni who lowered her gaze. Juhi came into the classroom and was looking at Avni. Neil saw Juhi and found her glaring at Avni. Juhi looked at Neil and she lowered her gaze when she saw Neil glaring at her. Juhi went to her seat and Neil looked at Avni.

The lecturer came and started the lecture but the first time, Avni was not able to concentrate. Neil looked at Avni.
Later, Avni was passing by the corridor and was walking lifelessly. She was lost in her thoughts. Two boys passed by her.

The boy whispered: She is Neil's girlfriend, right?

Boy 2: Ssshhhh... Talk slowly if she complained to Neil then we would gone.

Avni turned and saw them and they stopped walking. The boys looked back at Avni. They turned their faces instantly and went from there. Avni was looking at them. Avni thought.

Avni came into the library and students saw her. The library echoed with the gossip. Avni looked around. Avni looked down and moved forward. Avni was looking for the chair. A boy who was wearing the glasses got up hurriedly and gave his chair to Avni. Avni saw that and she looked at the boy. The boy looked down.

Boy: Bhabhi Ji, bethiye.

Avni was shocked.

The boy looked at Avni and then he instantly turned and went to find a seat. Avni felt awkward so she hurriedly came to the chair and sat on it. The boys were sitting on both sides of her. They got up and the other boys sitting at that table also got up. Avni looked at them and they went from there. Avni looked at the girls and the girls were giving her a dirty look. Avni felt bad. Avni thought.

Avni in mind: Meri life main mushkilen pehle hi kam thi jo tum ne isay aur mushkil bana diya, Neil.

Avni thought. Avni was feeling suffocated.

Later, Avni was passing by the corridor and Ali came in her way. Avni stopped and she looked at Ali.

Ali: Avni, what is this all? You and Neil… together.

Avni was looking at Ali.

Ali: I am not getting anything. Neil asa kyun keh raha hai ke tum us ki fiancé ho. Mujhe kuch…

Avni: Neil ne jo kaha woh sach kaha.

Ali was shocked.

Avni: He is my fiancé.

Ali was shocked.

Ali: Tum jhot bol rahi ho. Avni, tumhe us Neil ne dhamkaya hai na.

Avni was looking at Ali.

Avni: Woh tumhe pareshan kar raha hai na. usi ne kaha na tumhe yeh sab bolne ke liye.

Ali held Avni’s arms. Avni looked at her arms and then she looked at Ali when he talked.

Ali: Avni, tumhe us Neil se darne ki zarorat nahi hai. Main hun na.

Avni jerked Ali’s hand and said: Main sach keh rahi hun, Ali.

Ali was shocked.

Avni: Main sach keh rahi hun. Mujhe kisi ne nahi dhamkaya. I and Neil are engaged.

Ali was shocked.

Avni: Many students know here that I am engaged but no one knew that who is my fiancé because we kept it secret.

Ali was looking at Avni with hurtful eyes.

Ali: You hid about it from me also.

Avni: Ali, I will explain you everything. Just give me a chance.

Ali looked away and wiped his tears. Avni was shocked to see him.

Ali: Right now, I don’t want to talk to you. Leave me alone.

Avni was looking at Ali. Ali looked at Avni and then he looked away.

Ali: Excuse me.

Ali looked at Avni and then he went from there. Avni was looking at him. Avni thought.

Avni: Itni mushkilun se ek dost mila tha tum ne usay bhi chin liya mujhse, Neil. Ek ehsaan ki bohat bari keemat li hai tum ne. Mujhe Azad karwa kar apna Ghulam bana diya.

Avni was looking upset.

On the other side, Neil was standing with Sunehri.

Neil: Ab what is your good name?

Sunehri: You don’t know my name?

Neil remained silent for a few seconds. Sunehri was surprised.

Neil: Ab, I know you. You are Avni’s friend. I know you.

Sunehri: but you don’t know my name?

Neil: Ab, we never came into any interaction with each other, so…

Sunehri: hmm, right. We never came into any interaction with each other. You never gave me any chance to interact with you except that day. Lekin aaj kyun tum mujhse baat kar rahe ho. Us din to Avni ka puchna tha aaj kya kaam hai?

Neil licked his lips.

Neil: Ab, mujhe Avni ke bare main janana hai.

Sunehri: Tumhe Avni ke bare main nahi pata kuch bhi? Tum to us ke boyfriend ho.

Neil felt odd.

Neil: Ab, pata hai. Of course pata hai. Lekin main Avni ke liye ek surprise plan karna chahta hun aur tumhe to pata hai Avni ki reserved nature ke bare main. You know how she is… she never shares  her likes and dislikes. She accepts what we give her.

Sunehri nodded while thinking.

Sunehri: Hmmm.

Neil: Us ka koi favorite song hoga. Koi favorite movie hogi.

Sunehri: Movie? I don’t think ke us ne life main bhi koi movie dekhi hogi.

Neil frowned.

Sunehri: you know how her father and grandmother are.

Neil thought.

Sunehri: Avni ko yeh movie wagera main interest nahi hai. Usay bus ek hi cheese pasand hai aur bus wahi karna aati hai.

Neil got alert.

Neil: Kya?

Sunehri: Parhna.

Neil frowned and then he made a face. Neil got irritated.

Neil: Tumhe Avni ke bare main kuch pata hai yaa nahi.

Sunheri: Bachpan se janti hun usay. Ek hi area main ghar howa karta tha humara.

Neil: Then tell me about Avni.

Sunehri smiled.

Sunehri: Avni na bilkul bachon jaisi hai. Sapne bare hain us ke lekin bachon ki tarha choti, choti cheezen khushi deti hain usay. Us ki life ka motive ek maukam hasil karna hai aur woh bus usi ke liye mehnat kar rahi hai. Parents apne bachon ke liye hard work karte hain aur unhe best se best dena chahte hain. Un ka future secure karna chahte hain aur Avni… Avni, sab se alag hai woh hard work kar ke kuch banana chahti hai taa ke apni mama ka future secure kar sake.

Neil smiled.

Sunehri: bachpan se khushiyun ke liye tarsi hai kisi festival per bhi us ke papa usay koi gift nahi dete.

Neil got angry.

Sunheri: Hamesha bus gussa karna us per aur yahi waja hai Avni ki reserved nature ki. Us ki life main koi fun koi entertainment hi nahi hai. Usay kabhi asi life mili hi nahi jis main fun ho koi entertainment ho. Bohat hi simple hai woh.

Sunehri looked at Neil.

Sunehri: 90s ki movies ke song pasand hain usay. Woh bhi is liye ke humare area main ek old uncle the unhe song bohat pasand the. Avni ke favorite the. Avni un ke pass bethti thi aur song sunti thi. Do song Avni ko bohat pasand the. Avni aaj bhi kabhi, kabhi unhe gungunati hai.

Neil got alert.

Neil: Konse.

Sunehri: Woh…

Sunehri stopped and Neil was looking at her. Sunehri caught her head.

Sunehri: Konse song the.

Sunehri tried to think. Neil was waiting for her to say.

Sunehri: Yes.

Neil got alert.

Sunehri: Ek tha, Is tarha ashiqui ka asar chor jaunga.

Neil thought.

Neil: Is tarha Aashiqui ka asar chor jaunga.

Neil nodded.

Sunehri: Second, saton janam main tere sath rahunga yaar.

Neil thought and nodded. Neil took out his phone and wrote the songs.

Neil: Thanks. Aur Avni ki favorite dish.

Sunehri smiled.

Sunehri: Poha.

Neil was surprised.

Neil: Poha?

Sunehri nodded.

Sunehri: Jaan hai Avni ki. Avni is Poha Queen.

Neil thought and felt strange.

Sunehri: Anything else.

Neil looked at Sunehri.

Neil: Ab, no thanks.

Sunehri smiled and said, you're welcome.

Sunehri smiled and said, bye. Sunehri went and Neil thought. Neil smiled.

It was the time of the evening, the sun was shining over the Khanna mansion where Neil was sitting on the bed in his room. Neil wore the handphone and listened to the song. Neil stopped the song.

Neil: Avni ka favorite song yeh hai?

Neil made a face. Neil again switched on the music and listened to the song. Neil closed his eyes and smiled. Soon, Neil took off the headphones.

Neil: Song was good.

Neil smiled.

Later, Neil was walking in his room and a notepad was in his hand. Neil has written the songs. Neil was walking and was trying to remember the song.

Neil: Tch, yeh song itna mushkil kyun hai? Yaad hi nahi ho raha. Itni mehnat to maine kabhi exam ke liye bhi nahi ki. itni kya maine to kabhi mehnat hi nahi ki. Maine kabhi yaad hi nahi kiya paper.

Neil was looking frustrated. Neil looked at the notepad.

Neil: Neil, focus. Tujhe yeh song yaad karna hi parega.

Neil sighed and looked at the notepad. Neil again started.

The next day, the sun rises and people started their day. Avni was getting ready for the college. Avni set her hair with her hands and Avni noticed something in her finger. Avni looked at her finger and saw the ring. Avni caressed the ring and thought.

Avni came to her bed and took her bag. Avni was about to move and she heard the doorbell. Avni looked up and felt something in her heart.

Avni: Is time kon ho sakta hai?

Avni thought and she moved to the door of her room. Avni came to the living area and she heard her mother.

Nm: Aao, beta, betho.

Avni frowned and moved forward. Avni was surprised to see the person because she expected him. Neil was standing with Neela Maa and was smiling.

Neil: No, thank you, Aunty. Please, aap Avni ko bula den hum late ho rahe hain college ke liye.

Nm: Ase kaise jane de sakti hun kuch kha kar jana.

Neil: Aray, nahi, nahi, aunty. Main breakfast kar ke aya hun bus aap Avni ko bula den.

Neela maa turned her face to call Avni and she saw her.

Nm: Lo Avni bhi agai.

Neil looked at Avni.

Nm: Aa jao.

Avni looked at her mother and then she looked at Neil who was smiling. Avni came to them slowly while looking at Neil. Neela Maa kept her hand on Avni's shoulder.

Nm: Neil, tumhe college le jane aya hai.

Avni looked at her mother shockingly. Avni looked at Neil who was looking at her. Neil looked at Avni's hand and was happy to see the engagement ring. Avni followed Neil's gaze and saw the ring and then she looked at Neil. Neil kept his hand on his neck to show his engagement ring to Avni. Avni was surprised to see the ring. Avni looked at Neil. Neil looked at Neela Maa who was smiling while looking down. Neil kissed his ring and Avni felt a shiver in her body. Avni and Neil looked at each other and their eyes locked.

Nm: Main to...

Avni and Neil came back from the ocean eyes of each other. They looked at Neela Maa. Avni felt awkward and Neil felt bad.

Nm: Neil ko keh rahi ho bethe lekin yeh keh raha hai late ho raha hai. Lagta hai isay mere hath ki chai pasand nahi ayi.

Neil shook his hand.

Neil: Nahi, Aunty, asa kuch nahi hai. Sach main late ho raha hai. Phir kabhi zaror aunga aap ke hath ki chai peene.

Neil looked at Avni.

Neil: Ab to yeh mera hi ghar hai.

Avni looked at Neil surprisingly who looked at Avni while smiling. Avni lowered her gaze.

Avni: Maa, hum chalte hain. Bye.

Nm: OK, Bye.

Avni moved forward and stopped near Neil who gave her a side and signed her, you first. Avni went and Neil looked at Neela maa.

Neil: Bye, Aunty.

Nm: Bye.

They passed a smile to each other and then Neil looked at Avni who was going. Neil shook his head and he smiled.

The vehicles were flowing on the road. A car was moving to its destination. Neil was driving his car and Avni was sitting with him silently. Neil looked at Avni and then he looked at her hand. Neil smiled to see the ring and then he concentrated on the road.

Neil: Thanks for wearing this ring.

Avni looked at Neil and then she looked at her ring. Avni remained silent and looked out from the window. Neil looked at her. Avni thought and she looked at Neil. Avni looked straight.

Avni: Maine apna promise pura kiya yeh ring pehan kar but mujhe adat nahi hai jewelry wagera pehane ki so kya main isay sambhal kar rakh sakti ho.

Neil: No.

Avni looked at Neil.

Neil: Tum isay ab nahi utaro gi. Adat nahi hai to ho jaye gi lekin ab se tum is ring ko pehane rakho gi.

Avni looked at Neil shockingly. Neil looked at Avni and then he looked at the road. Neil saw a chocolate kept in front of him. Neil remembered that he bought it for Avni. Neil took the chocolate and passed that to Avni.

Neil: Hmm, it is for you.

Avni was surprised. Neil looked at his hand and then Avni and then he looked at the road. Avni took the chocolate and Neil looked at his hand and then he looked at Avni. Neil smiled and focused on the road.

Soon, they reached college. Vidyut and KK were sitting on their bikes and were wearing specs.

Vidyut: Le agaya apna hero.

They smiled.

Avni and Neil got down from the car and the students were shocked to see them together. KK and Vidyut smiled.

KK: Heroine bhi sath hai.

They laughed and did Hi-Fi.

The students start the gossip.

Boy: Is ke to maze hain. Kabhi Ali ke sath aati hai. Kabhi Neil ke sath.

Boy and his friend did HiFi. Avni looked at the students and she felt awkward and when Neil looked at them, they stopped. Avneil moved from there. Neil's friends smiled.

Neil: Vidyut and KK want to talk to you. They want to apologize to you.

Avni was looking at Neil and then she looked down. They moved to Neil's friends. Vidyut and KK got up.

Neil: Hey, bro, what's up?

Vidyut: Hey, bro, we were waiting for you.

Vidyut met Neil and hugged him after shaking hands. Avni flinched. KK and Neil also met. They looked at Avni and set their jacket in awkwardness. They said Hi and Avni replied to them while looking down.

Vidyut: Ab, Avni.

Neill: oye.

Avni and Vidyut looked at him. Vidyut made a face and looked away.

Vidyut: Ab, bh, bhabhi, we are really ashamed of our act. We should not have done that. Please forgive us. We are really very sorry for that.

Avni looked at Vidyut and then she looked down.

Avni: it's OK.

KK: Sorry.

Avni: It's OK.

KK forwarded his hand.

KK: Friends.

Avni looked at KK and then she looked at his hand. Avni smiled and shook hands with him. KK and Neil smiled. Vidyut also did the same and Avni accepted his friendship. Neil looked at Avni.

Neil: Welcome to the group.

Avni looked at Neil who smiled. Avni smiled. They talked and Avni was listening to them. They talked about each other, about brands and things. They did not even pass a single comment on girls passing from there. They even didn't notice them. Avni thought.

Avni in mind: They are not as bad as I thought about them.

Avni thought and smiled to see Neil and his friends.

Juhi was standing at one side and was glaring at them and Ali was standing on the other side. Ali was also looking at Avni sadly. Ali thought. Neil and Avni were smiling and Juhi and Ali were looking at them.