Aahir's POV:

Her lips against mine felt surreal...I loved the taste of her in mine...I kept sucking every inch of those berries as my hands kept roaming in the beautiful locks of her soft silky hair...Her slender neck...her silky hair...

'Aahirrr...Aaahirrrrrrr'

And I felt someone shake my shoulder rigorously and I was out of my trans.

'Aahir...did you even listen to me??? Ok...if not this girl then there is one more girl...Heer Hooda...I insist you meet her' and she went on and on...

Shit!!! I just fantatiszed her...I was aroused just being in her thoughts. She was drawing me towards her like a magnet. I had taken a strong liking towards this girl...There wasn't one thing I couldn't like about her...I crossed my boundaries dreaming about her wild tonight...It was getting complicated...while she was just sitting close to me...I don't know when I started feeling such wierd things for her

Now!!! I couldn't trust myself...
Yes...I probably was falling for her!!!
And I knew I couldn't let things go uncomfortable between us. I could never do anything such that I fall in her eyes. It matters a lot for me. I like to see that respect in her eyes for myself and I knew once I propose her there would be more such emotions which she may slowly unveil. Maybe she's shy!!! I must take a step and at that very thought I held both her hands and she was shocked.

'Neiyat... STOP!!! Please' I whispered and she looked at me blinking through her angelic orbs and kept looking into my eyes. I could spend a lifetime staring at those. I smiled at my thoughts and spoke up at once.

'I have finalized the girl whom I would want to marry...' and her eyes grew as big as saucers and next minute she pulled me into a hug and my heart almost came into my mouth.

Her soft hands around my neck and her cute little earings were pricking my tshirt. My chest. Gosh how am I going to resist her uffff!!!

'Who is it... tell me tell me' she said and I smiled saying...

'I will propose her tomorrow...there is Diwali and what better day than bringing home the light of my life' I smiled and she jumped saying...

'Oh god I'm so so so happy for you Aahir...and I can't wait' saying she hugged me again and I slowly pulled her closer inhaling her lavender perfume and whispered 'Me too sweetheart!!!'

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'No means no!!! Please let me do it my way mom...I will let you know' I said to my overexcited mother not before shooting a glance at Aaryan.

I am a fool!!! My brother is a big mouth. My only mistake that I trust him.
I told him that I was planning to propose Neiyat tonight but this Aaryan vomited everything to my mom and since then she's on her toes.

'But Aahir...look ..I will only talk to Neiv Bhai and Cha'

'No yaar Mumma please!!! How tough is it for you to understand I haven't spoken to her about it yet. I don't know how will her reaction be...She may take time... please Mumma...let me handle it my way!!! Not this time please' I strictly said my mother who stood there pouting.

I rolled my eyes and wore my watch and left to the hospital. The day passed with the blink of eye. It was evening and I decided to finally go my way.

I didn't really want to buy a ring. It was cliche and I really wanted to keep it as simple as possible. Neiyat finds happiness in smallest of things. So I bought some chocolates for her, kaju katli I heard from Aaryan was her favorite sweet so I bought the best kaju katli in town. Neiyat loves flowers, so I purchased a bouquet of red roses for her. I touched the soft petals and smiled to myself. I wore a simple white kurta pajama and changed into it. Sprinkling my subtle musk cologne I took a look at myself in the mirror wearing my glasses.

I'm coming for you Neiyat!!!

I smiled at that thought and walked towards Kapoor Mansion.

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Diwali lights made the beautiful mansion look even more breathtakingly beautiful. There was a decent crowd of our family members however Neiyat wasn't anywhere. I dialled her number while I felt most of our family members looking at me, I wonder why. My mother and Chaahat aunty looked very happy but surprising was when we saw Dev Dadu and Ishani Dadi. They had come down specially for this Diwali. I greeted them by taking their blessings while Ishaani Daadi slowly cupped face and kissed my forehead saying 'I am so happy today' and I didn't really understand what was special. Neiv uncle passed me a hesitant smile while Chaahat aunty caressed my head. I was confused.

I looked at the watch and noticed Neiyat was still not home so I decided to dial Sukkhi who told me that they were busy with some engagement payments and hence got delayed. He assured me that Neiyat should be home by another fifteen minutes and that's when I saw her walking towards Kapoor Mansion. In a simple off-white boat necked chudidar, small golden jhumkas, hair left open, a small black bindi...she looked like a fairy. I kept looking at her. How can someone look so heavenly with such simple clothes and jewellery. Her infectious smile made people happy. She made me smile too.

Just then my thoughts were broken as she came running towards me...

'Hey Aaahirrrr happy diwali' and she hugged me tightly. My heart kept thumping loudly. Gosh I could just get addicted to her hugs.

I hugged her back softly yet carefully and whispered...
'Happy Diwali to you too Neiyat...' and before I could say a word she stuffed a laddoo in my mouth saying...

'Awwwwww Aahirjiiii look at you cutie pie...' saying she pulled my cheeks and I blushed hard.

She saw her grandparents and ran towards Dev Dadu and Ishaani Daadi. She was obsessed with her grandfather. She was with them all the time, she kept giggling and smiling. I wanted to speak to her so once she got free I went to pick the roses and chocolate I got for her but somehow found it a little odd to give her the roses, so I just took the chocolate and walked towards her.

Just then lights were switched off and there were two spotlights on me and Neiyat while I heard the song play...

Wah wah Ramji...
Jodi kya banayi...
Bhaiyya aur bhabhi ko...
Badhai ho badhai ...
Sab rasmo se badi he jag me...
Dil se Dil ki sagai....

And I saw slowly my parents joining in, then I see Neiyat's parents hug my parents. Dev Dadu and Mahir Dadu kept hugging each other while next minute the lights are switched on and I see a huge hoarding put up which read...

Neiyat and Aahir

I was shocked. While suddenly our families screamed...
'Supriseee'

I see Neiyat was shocked. So was I!!!

What was happening????

While my mother came towards me with a box and said...
'Aahir...son we know your feelings for Neiyat but we knew you are a calf...no wonder you bought chocolates and rose alone but finally even dropped the plan of roses. I mean chocolate??? Seriously??? Be a man!!!

Huhhh!!! Don't mind Neiyat but till your would be mom in law is here you don't need to worry...I know a proposal is special for a girl and I'm here so my son doesn't screw it up.

Here take this...

Saying my mom opened a small box which had a piece of sparkling diamond ring.

I didn't know what to say....
Just then I heard Dev Daadu say...

'Come on...my grand daughter ain't going to say you a yes like that ..come on ..go on your knees for her Sehgal boy!!!' and that's when I realised...they are here for this!!!

To see me propose to her!!!
It's like they want us to get engaged.
And I knew it was all my mother.
But what worried me now was...

Neiyat!!!!

She stood there with eyes wide without reacting to anything.

'Come on Aahir...go onnnnnn' I heard Bela Daadi call me out.

'Brooooo'

'Aahirjiiii go on'

I kept hearing various voices and then I looked at the heavenly beauty infront of me.

It's now or never!!! So i closed my eyes. Without a second thought I went down on my knees and I saw Neiyat close her mouth with her palms.

While I heard our families hooting for us. I looked into her eyes which looked shocked and flabbergasted.

I spoke up without thinking much...

'I don't know how..when...why...but this has happened. I wanted to ask you...I wanted to talk to you...but I really didn't know it would be like this...

I'm a simple man Neiyat. I just had simple dreams about a girl who is perfect for me which you are!!! Yes you are!!!' I said and I could feel her hands shivering.

I softly pressed her hand in mine and I said...
'You are perfect Neiyat...in every way...and I think I really lik'

'Noooooooo!!!' she screamed

And I was shut!!! Shocked!!!

'Neiyat...I'

'Aahir ..no please this is so embarassing... what the hell is this...I have never thought of you that way...shit!!! This is so embarassing...how could you Aahir ... atleast you should have asked...I can't...I mean look at yourself Aahir...you and me ..we are no match...I'm sorry but we are forget poles apart or even being world's Apart...our choices repel so much that we are Destines Apart!!!

You no where are the kinda guy I would ever want for myself AAHIR!!!

You are not my types!!!

I'm sorry but this is so wrong... Shit!!! This is embarassing' saying she ran from there and I was still on my knees and the next minute I collapsed.

She....she doesn't feel for me???

I.... I am a fool!!!

She doesn't feel for me the way I do!!!

It's so bitter!!!

But it's the truth!!!

And.......... IT HURTS!!! 💔