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CHAPTER 21

Naina was so lost in his song that she didn't even realize that Preeti was calling her out continuously. Preeti had to literally hit her on her shoulder to come out of that beautiful trance. She almost shouted, "Kya hai Preeti? Maar kyun rahi hai mujhe? Kya hua hai?" Preeti glared at her, "Main tujhe kab se aawaaz lagaa rahi hun aur tu pataa nahi kahaan khoyi hai."

The announcement saved Naina from replying & everyone's attention was back on stage. How could she tell her best friend that she was lost in her husband's beautiful voice, that she had reached some other world? She was mesmerized hearing him sing that particular song. It has always been her favorite & close to her heart. Whenever she had heard that song, she used to imagine that someday her better half would sing this for her & today, that wish had come true. Was her destiny giving her some signs???

Kabir loud voice interrupted her thoughts, "Results mere haath mein... Mr & Miss Fresher kaun banega... Any guesses???" The crowd kept screaming loudly for a while & he continued, "Acccha bas...bas... Aap sab ek saath aise chillaayenge toh mujhe kaise kuch samaj aayega? So, let's first start with Mr Fresher..."

"Mr Fresher wohh bane hai jisne itna acchi standup comedy ki, ki sab ka hass hass kar pet dukhne lagaa..." The crowd screamed a name & Kabir announced, "Yess... you have guessed it right... Iss saal ke Mr Fresher bante hai, Mr Ahaan Mehra..." The winner came up on stage & was congratulated by the chief guests.

When Kabir asked who would be Miss Fresher for the year, there was only one name that the whole crowd of students shouted while Kabir looked at her with a smile. Sameer too looked at his gorgeous wife with a proud smile. Without waiting anymore, Kabir announced, "Yesss... You all have guessed it right. The Miss Fresher title for this year goes to Miss Naina Agarwal..."

Naina hadn't expected this & was too stunned to hear her name being announced as the winner. Before she could even react, Preeti had crushed her in a hug & then pushed her towards the stage. Naina walked up on stage in a trance, unable to believe that she had won the Miss Freshers title.

Ahaan & Naina were presented the winner's certificate by their college principal, Mrs Savitri Ganatra & Mr Pankaj Pradhan put the sash of Mr Fresher & Miss Fresher on them. When Sameer came to present the trophy to them, he deliberately stood between them & clicked some pictures. He was really very proud & happy for Naina.

Naina too was very much happy that she had won this unexpectedly. Her happiness increased manifolds when she saw her stunning husband standing next to her & giving her the most charming smile. When she got off the stage, many students came to her to congratulate her.

There was on final announcement, "Lets hit the dance floor & enjoy the party guys..." The DJ played the groovy songs & the students were welcomed on the dance floor. Naina moved away with Preeti to a corner while Shreya joined her other friends in dancing. Though she couldn't dance, yet managed to jump amongst her friends. After a while, Kabir & Sameer too joined Naina & Preeti.

Kabir congratulated Naina & she thanked him politely. Sameer stood right next to her, "Congratulations Naina... Tumne sach mooch bohot accha dance kiya." Shifting a little closer to her, he whispered, "Waise mujhe pataa nahi tha ki meri biwi itna accha dance karti hai." She blushed unknowingly & looked around to see her best friend already looking at her with a mischievous smile.

Kabir who was standing beside his sister had seen their comfortable camaraderie. He thought, "Lagta hai Sameer aur Naina bohot acche dost bann gaye hai. Agar mujhe Naina ko acche se jaanna hai toh mujhe Sameer ki help leni padegi. Main aaj hi Sameer se baat karta hun, ab wohi meri help kar sakta hai."

On the other side, Preeti thought, "Sameer aur Naina ke beech jo bhi hai wohh dosti toh nahi hai, usse kuch jyada hi hai. Naina toh aaj tak Bhai ke saath bhi thik se baat nahi karti, par Sameer ke saath ekdum alag hi ho jaati hai, jaise ki wohh uska koi apna ho. Kuch hai, jo mujhe jald hi pataa lagaana hoga. Ek baar mujhe pataa chal jaaye toh main Bhai ko bataa sakti hun ki Naina ke baare mein uss tarah se naa soche. Main nahi chaahti ki meri best friend ki wajah se mere Bhai ka dil dukhe."

Preeti looked at her brother to see him smiling who was already looking at Sameer & Naina, & she thought, "Lagta hai Bhai ko bhi wohi nazar aa raha hai, jo main dekh rahi hun." After few minutes, Shreya joined them back, almost panting for air. "Yaar... Waise toh mujhe Naina jaise accha dance karna nahi aata, par aaj inn sabke saath aise paagalon jaise naachne ka mazaa hi aa gaya."

Preeti laughed, "Tu jo ab kuch der pehle kar rahi thi, wohh dance tha???" Others controlled their laughter while Shreya glared at her school friend. "Tu itna bhi kar le toh bohot hai Preeti." She instantly replied, "Mujhe teri tarah paagal nahi dikhna. Aur agar mujhe dance sikhna hi hoga na toh main Naina se seekh lungi. Kyun Naina? Mujhe dance karna sikhaayegi na???"

Naina replied happily, "Yeh bhi koi poochne ki baat hai? Main tujhe dance karna zaroor sikhaungi aur dekhna, ek din tu mujhse bhi accha dance karegi." Preeti side hugged her, "Thank you behna... Tujhse accha kar paaungi yaa nahi, wohh toh mujhe pataa nahi, bas dance seekh jaaun, wohi bohot hai."

While Sameer & Kabir were happy seeing the growing friendship between the two, Shreya wasn't happy about it. She deliberately tried to stand close to Sameer while he moved towards his wife, seeking her warmth. "Arey agar abhi tumhe dance seekhna hai toh bataa do, main thoda toh seekha hi sakta hun.", came a familiar voice from behind.

They turned to find Pandit & Munna standing there with huge smiles plastered on their faces. Sameer asked instantly, "Tum dono yahaan kya kar rahe ho, Nanu thik hai na???" Naina too joined, "Sab thik hai na ghar pe, tum dono Nanaji ko akela kyun chod aaye???" The duo smiled & moved away to show them the reason for their arrival here.

A girl dressed up in a saree came into their vision & Sameer exclaimed, "Tum... Aise achaanak... yahaan kaise???" She came ahead & hugged him suddenly making Naina gasp. Who was she? And what did she think of herself??? How could she hug her husband in front of everyone like this??? Naina's mind let out her frustration in her thoughts with several questions added with a few curses too...

Naina's anger rose when she saw Sameer smiling at the new intruder. The others looked on with lots of interest & curiosity. The girl left Sameer & turned to Kabir, "Maine socha nahi tha ki aaj tumse bhi mulaakat ho jaayegi Kabir." She hugged him too while Preeti glared at her, not understanding what was going on. Naina too wondered, why was this girl hugging both the friends?

Munna & Pandit came ahead & joined the group. They saw their Bhabhi glaring at their best friend & knew the reason too. The girl looked at the others & smiled whereas no one reciprocated her smile. Sameer held the girl by her shoulder which infuriated his wife some more & he spoke, "Inse milo... yeh hai Anjali Mehta... Munna ki honewaali biwi aur meri mooh boli behen."

Naina was instantly relieved & happy to know about her identity now & felt a wave of guilt flash through her. What was she even thinking? She shouldn't have doubted Sameer & have such horrendous thoughts about the girl. Her husband saw through her expressions & smiled knowingly, understanding what she must have assumed.

Sameer made the introductions, "Yeh hai Preeti Sehgal, Kabir ki behen, jisse tum shaayad kabhi nahi mili." Anjali smiled & hugged her, "College mein bohot suna tha tumhare baare mein Kabir se, par kabhi milne ka mauka nahi mila." Preeti hugged her back, "I hope Bhai ne meri kuch jyada hi taarif na ki ho?", she said looking at her brother who laughed, "Haan... haannn... main bohot taarif karta tha na tab???"

Sameer, Munna, Pandit & Anjali laughed out loudly whereas Preeti hit her brother on his shoulder, "Aapne inhe hamari sab ladaaiyon ke baare mein bataaya hoga na aur kahaa hoga ki meri behen hamesha mujhse ladti rehti hai, hai na Bhai???" Kabir just shrugged, "Haannn... shaayad aisa hi kuch bataaya tha maine. Abhi thik se yaad nahi aa raha."

Preeti huffed in anger while Naina chuckled seeing her cute angry face. "Preeti... Kabir ne sach mein sirf taarif hi ki thi, kehta tha ki Preeti jaisi koi behen ho hi nahi sakti, jo uska itna khayaal rakhti ho aur sab nakhre jhelti ho. Sachhi... Chaaho toh sabko pooch lo, sab yahi kahenge..."

Munna & Sameer nodded while Pandit didn't react. She looked at him & took steps towards him, "Tum hi batao, kya Anjali sach keh rahi hai?" Pandit still didn't reply & kept staring at her angel who was looking stunning in the black gown. Sameer coughed loudly breaking his best friend's trance which made everyone chuckle including Kabir, who had understood till now that his friend was interested in his pretty sister...

Preeti knew that he was lost in her & was somehow feeling guilty for the way she had behaved with him in the food court in the mall last time. Pandit lowered his eyes once & then met her eyes head on, "Anjali sahi keh rahi hai... Kabir ne toh hamesha tumhari taarif hi ki hai. Haan... bas kabhi kabhi kehta ki kaise tum usse tang karti thi aur hume yeh sunkar bohot mazaa aata. Waise usne yeh nahi bataaya ki uski behen itni khoobsurat dikhti hai...", he whispered the last line so softly that no one heard it except Preeti.

Preeti blushed a little, believing his words, she turned to look at Anjali, "Waise Munna ki fiancé... not bad... Mujhe sab kuch jaanna hai ki tum dono ki love story kaise shuru hui... Haaayee... college romance, kitna accha hota hai??? How romantic???" Kabir hit her shoulder, "Apne khayaali pulao banana band kar behen... Fir kabhi sunn lena unki love story." She glared at him & stood beside Naina.

Sameer then introduced Shreya & then met his wife's gaze. "Aur yeh hai..." Anjali stopped him midsentence & carried on, "Let me guess... Yeh hai Naina Agarwal..." Naina was in total shock hearing her words. Did she already know about their marriage? What if she blurts it out in front of everyone here? She met her husband's gaze in fear & he blinked his eyes, assuring her to be calm.

Anjali hugged her too & whispered, "Don't worry Naina... Main sab jaanti hun aur tumhe mujhse darne ki zarurat nahi hai. Your secret is safe with me..." Naina sighed in relief & hugged her back. "Tumse milkar accha laga Anjali..." She turned to Munna & teased, "Tumne kabhi bataaya hi nahi, ki tum pehle se engaged ho. Itni khoobsurat fiancé ko ab tak kyun chupaa ke rakkha?" He blushed & mumbled, "Anjali apni studies ke liye abroad gayi thi, isliye nahi bataaya, socha ek baar Anjali waapis aa jaaye toh main tumhe bataa dunga."

Being left out of the conversation, Shreya commented, "Tumhe iss saree mein dekhkar lagta nahi ki tum abroad padhkar waapis aayi ho?" This time before Anjali or anyone could say anything, Naina spoke, "Shreya... Kapdon se kisi ko judge nahi karna chahiye. Uske dil aur swabhaav se logon ko parakhna chahiye... Sabki apni apni choice hoti hai, aur unhe sirf unke kapdon ki wajah se taane maarna sahi nahi hai. Waise tum toh roz short dresses aur skirts pehenti ho, iska yeh matlab toh nahi na ki tum foreigner ho, kyun sahi keh rahi hun na Shreya??? Waise tumhe samaj nahi aayega, Anjali bhale hi abroad gayi thi apne studies ke liye, par usne apna culture nahi peeche choda, wohh usse saath lekar chal rahi hai..."

Naina deliberately said that to make her understand that it wasn't good to judge someone on the basis of their clothes. And if Shreya thought that way, then she should see her own reflection first before commenting on other's dressing sense. She still remembered the way she had said earlier about wanting to dress up for Sameer. And now that resurfaced in her heart & she allowed herself to speak her mind.

Anjali didn't want to drag this discussion anymore, so she diverted everyone's attention, "Naina... Waise maanna padega. Aaj iss party mein sabse jyada sundar tum hi lag rahi ho aur yeh black saree bohot kamaal lag rahi hai tum par." Naina blushed & before she could say something, Shreya again spoke aloud, "Saree acchi hi hogi, aakhir Sameer bhi toh saath tha, jab saree lene gaye the mall mein. Kyun Naina???" The others were stunned to know that Naina & Sameer had been gone for her saree shopping together.

Sameer took the lead here, "Haannn Shreya... Main aur Naina saath hi gaye the saree lene, par yeh black wali saree Naina ne hi choose ki thi, main toh sirf usse company de raha tha. Aur agar sach kahun toh mujhe yakin hai ki jo bhi saree Naina select karti, usse pehenne ke baad acchi hi dikhti Naina par. Ab jab Naina khud itni sundar hai, toh agar wohh koi bhi simple saree bhi pehenti na toh bohot sundar hi dikhti. Jitna uska dil saaf aur sundar hai na, utna hi wohh baahar se khoobsurat hai. Dusron ki tarah usse jyada showoff karna nahi aata, jitna uske paas hai utne mein khush rehti hai. Aur aaj jo Naina ne Miss Freshers ke title jeeta hai, wohh bhi ussi ki mehnat ka natijaa hai. Shayad tumhe aur sabko yeh pataa nahi hoga ki Naina ne koi bhi practice nahi ki thi, usne directly stage par dance kiya tha. So, do you now understand Shreya that its about your clothes that brings out the real you. If your soul, heart & behavior is good, then your personality will automatically come out gracefully & for that you don't need to judge people with their looks & outfits."

As Sameer finished, Naina's eyes misted automatically & she so desperately wanted to hug him & thank him for standing by her & supporting her. Everyone present there couldn't believe that the Sameer Maheshwari was finally taking a stand for a girl, his girl... While Munna, Pandit & Anjali were happy seeing him defending his wife, Preeti was now sure about something going on between them. Kabir wasn't sure what to think about all this, as Sameer had never ever done this before for any girl.

Shreya was tongue-tied as she didn't have words to reply back to him. She had wanted to distract Sameer who was focusing too much on Naina, which she wasn't liking at all. She wanted Sameer's attention on her but he hardly glanced at her & was concentrating on Naina & Preeti, which had irked her & then this Anjali girl comes & steals the show.

Shreya wanted to show Sameer that she looked incredible in her red short dress but to her dismay, Sameer & even Kabir neither looked at her nor complimented her. Then Anjali came into the picture wearing a light green saree which diverted the guy's attention again & no one spared a glance at her, which was like an insult to her. No guy had ever ignored or avoided her but here, all did, even her school friend, Preeti.

Shreya glared at Naina & walked away, feeling insulted. Preeti was the one to react first, "Wowww... Sameer... that was awesome... Matlab... aaj tak kisine Shreya se aise baat nahi ki hogi. Khud ko sabse jyada khoobsurat samajti hai, isliye yahaan jab hum Naina aur Anjali ki taarif kar rahe the, toh usse accha nahi lagaa hoga."

Kabir couldn't control his frustration & muttered, "Agar main uska bhai hota toh ab tak ek kass kar thappad lagaa lagaa chuka hota. Kaisa behave kar rahi thi wohh aur jab se dekho kapdon par sui atki hai uski. Khudke kapde dekhe hai kya usne, aayi badi dusron ke kapdon par ungli uthaane waali."

"Arey chodo na, hum hamara mood kyun kharaab kar rahe hai. Dekho... kitne acche acche gaane baj rahe hai, hume bhi dance karna chahiye. Kitna time ho gaya hai, aise enjoy kiye hue.", Anjali spoke making the others smile. She looked at Munna & raised her eyebrows, gesturing towards the dance floor.

Kabir got an important call & he left the hall to attend it. Preeti peeped at Pandit, "Tum keh rahe the na ki tum mujhe abhi dance sikha sakte ho, toh kya wohh offer ab bhi hai kya???" Pandit couldn't believe his ears. Here, he was making plans in his mind to ask her for dance & now she had asked for it herself. He nodded & both of them walked to the dance floor.

It was only Sameer & Naina who were standing there in the corner looking at the other people or rather couples dancing on the floor. After a couple of minutes, Sameer spoke hesitantly, "Waise mujhe itna accha dance toh aata nahi, par main promise karta hun ki itna bhi bura nahi karunga ki tumse match na kar paaun."

Naina smiled in response & he forwarded his hand, "Toh chalein, Mrs Maheshwari..." Her eyes went wide when he called her by that name. She nervously kept her hand in his & walked to the dance floor. The moment they reached; another slow song started & Sameer pulled her close to him, wrapping his one hand around her waist while the other held her hand.

Do dil mil rahe hain, magar chupke chupke...

Sabko ho rahi hai...

Haannn sabko ho rahi hai, khabar chupke chukpe...

Do dil mil rahe hain, magar chupke chupke...

Saanson mein badi bekaraari, aankhon mein ki rat jage...

Kabhi kahin lag jaaye dil toh, kahin fir dil naa lage...

Apna dil main zara tham lun, jaadu ka main isse naam dun...

Jaadu kar raha hai...

Jaadu kar raha hai, asar chupke chupke...

Do dil mil rahe hain, magar chupke chupke...

Aise bhole bankar hai baithe, jaise koi baat nahin...

Sab kuch nazar aa raha hai, din hai yeh raat nahin...

Kya hai kuch bhi nahi hai agar, hothon peh hai khaamoshi magar...

Baate kar rahi hai...

Baate kar rahi hai, nazar chupke chupke...

Do dil mil rahe hain, magar chupke chupke...

Kahin aag lagne se pehle, uthta hai aisa dhuaan...

Jaisa hai idhar ka nazaara, waisa hi udhar ka samaa...

Dil mein kaisi kasak si jagi, dono jaanib baraabar lagi...

Dekho toh idhar se...

Dekho toh idhar se, udhar chupke chupke...

Sabko ho rahi hai...

Haannn sabko ho rahi hai, khabar chupke chukpe...

Do dil mil rahe hain, magar chupke chupke...

Magar chupke chupke...

Magar chupke chupke...

Uhmmmm... chupke chupke...

Munna & Anjali were lost in each other totally enjoying each other's company while Preeti & Pandit were dancing slowly as getting acquainted with each other's touch for the first time. Preeti wasn't naïve that she couldn't understand what Pandit was feeling for her. The truth be told, even she had liked to stay around him but she wasn't sure of whether she should follow her heart & take a step towards him but today, when she had seen the way he had looked at her & heard his words, she couldn't deny the attraction she felt for him. She had never been interested in anyone till now, but when she had met him for the first time, she knew that there was something pulling her to him & she had cleverly targeted him saying that she would break his bones... She was trying to stay away from the alien feelings that had developed in her heart for him & she had managed to keep that façade till now. But today, she gave in to her heart & feelings & took the lead, following her heart.

On the other side, Naina & Sameer were lost in their own sweet bubble. They had forgotten that they were surrounded by so many people here. Both of them danced to the song, feeling & living its words. They swayed to the song together in such a way, that anyone could tell that they are in love... their eyes locked on each other, their feet moving with the beats, her hands locked around his neck while his hands wrapped around her waist. The twirls & the sudden lifts they did, halted the others dancing around them, who stood mesmerized to see them dancing from their hearts. At the end when he twirled her & then she was back in his arms, his hands touched her bare back & both shivered with the sudden contact.

The loud applauses brought them back to the reality & they looked around to see that everyone stood surrounding them & were clapping for their wonderful dance performance. Both of them shied away & left each other. While walking back to their group, Shreya deliberately spilled her drink on Naina's saree & without even apologizing, she sauntered away...

Sameer had almost turned to give a piece of his mind to that selfish girl but Naina held his hand & stopped, "Rehne dijiye Sameer... Main abhi saaf karke aati hun..." Others had seen the scene from afar & had cursed aloud at Shreya who was acting like a jealous bitch today. Anjali & Preeti wanted to accompany Naina at the green room but she denied them saying, she will be back in few minutes.

There was an announcement that the party had ended & the students were told to vacate the hall. Sameer & Kabir stood together discussing about the progress done in café's renovations while Munna, Anjali, Pandit & Preeti stood a little away talking about mundane things. Munna came back & said, "Ummm... Hum baahar ice-creams khaane jaa rahe hai, Anjali ka badaa mann kar raha hai khaane ka." Sameer & Kabir chuckled & the others went away to enjoy the ice-creams.

Mustering some courage, Kabir asked hesitantly, "Ummm... Sameer... mujhe tujhse thodi help chahiye thi." Sameer was surprised at his sudden hesitance but still asked, "Kabir... tu kab se aise hichkichaane laga... Bol kya help chahiye hai mere friend ko, kahin café ke renovations mein koi problem toh nahi hai na?"

Kabir denied, "Nahi yaar... Café ke renovations toh thik se hi chal rahe hai, usme koi problem nahi hai. Wohh... wohhh... thodi personal help chahiye thi..." Sameer replied, "Bol na Kabir, aisi kya baat hai ki tu itna hichkichaa rahaa hai." Kabir swallowed & closed his eyes for a moment.

Kabir met his friend's gaze & spoke, "Wohhh... Mujhe ek ladki pasand aane lagi hai, par wohh na mujhe thik se dekhti hai aur na mujhse thik se baat karti hai. Aise mein main kya karun mujhe kuch samaj nahi aa raha? Sirf tu hi hai jo meri help kar sakta hai Sameer."

Sameer wasn't liking this topic at all as he was aware of his friend's interest in the girl & that girl was his wife. What could Sameer say? When he didn't say anything, Kabir continued, "Sameer... ummm... who ladki koi aur nahi, balki Naina hai..." Sameer fisted his hands in anger but yet controlled himself from bursting out at his friend.

Unknown to Sameer's rage, Kabir continued, "Jab se pehli baar Naina ko maine dekha, tab se hi mujhe wohhh bohot acchi lagne lagi hai Sameer... Pehle mujhe lagaa ki wohh sab se hi sharmaati hai, par fir maine dekha kaise wohh tujhse, Munna aur Pandit se acche se baat karti hai, bas mujhse hi thik se baat nahi karti."

"Jab Nanu ne kahaa ki tumhare ghar har Sunday dinner ke liye aana hai, toh main khush tha ki at least mujhe Naina se milne aur baat karne ka mauka milega. Par fir bhi Naina mujhse baat nahi karti. Aur jab hum saath kaam karne jaa rahe hai tab bhi meri jyada help nahi leti. Sab kuch khud hi kar leti hai."

Kabir closed his eyes again, "Sameer... mere yaar... tujhe aur Naina ko dekhkar lagta hai ki tum dono bohot acche dost ban gaye ho aur itna comfortable rehti hai Naina tere saath. Tu jaanta hai na ki maine aaj tak kisi bhi ladki ke liye aisa feel nahi kiya. Aur haann... main Naina ke saath time-pass bilkul nahi kar raha. Please bhai... meri help kar de... Mujhe Naina ko kareeb se jaanna hai, usse samajna hai, usse dosti karni hai aur fir ussi se shaadi bhi karni hai..."

That was all Sameer could take. He grabbed his friend's collar & yelled loudly, "Teri himmat kaise hui, Naina ke baare mein aisi baatein karne ki? Tu jaanta bhi hai kya bakwaas kar raha hai tu? Jo mooh mein aaya wohh bole jaa raha hai. Teri akkal kahin ghaas charne gayi hai kya???"

Kabir couldn't understand what had happened to Sameer so suddenly, "Sameer... tu aise kyun react kar raha hai? Pehle yeh collar chod, shaanti se baat karte hai." When Sameer still didn't leave his collar, Kabir shouted, "Bhai... Bataa toh sahi kya hua hai? Itna kyun gussa kar raha hai? Maine kya galat kahaa, jisse tujhe itna bhadak raha hai? Main tera college ka dost hun, kya tu meri itni help nahi kar sakta?"

Sameer's blood boiled again & he was about to punch him, when Pandit held his hand, "Sameer... Kya kar raha hai? Chod usse... Paagal ho gaya hai kya???" Munna added, "Sameer... Kabir hamara accha dost hai aur aisa kya hua ki tu iska collar pakadkar usse maarne jaa raha tha?"

Sameer left his collar but still stood close to him, giving him deadly glares as if he was ready to kill him, if he said anything more. Kabir started, "Yaar Munna... maine sirf Sameer se help maangi aur yeh aisa behave kar raha hai mujhse. Mujhe yehi samaj nahi aa raha ki maine aisa kya galat keh diya ki yeh itna laal pila ho raha hai?"

Pandit asked, "Kya help chahiye thi tujhe Kabir?" Sameer shouted again, "Agar ek bhi shabd nikaala na mooh se Kabir tune, toh main bhool jaaunga ki tu mera dost hai." Kabir unheard his threat & continued, "Maine Sameer se sirf itna kahaa ki mujhe Naina pasand hai aur mujhe help kare taaki main Naina ka uski tarah accha dost bann saku aur fir usse shaadi kar sakun. Ab isme itna bhadakne ki kya baat thi???"

Pandit, Munna & Anjali looked at each other & them before anyone knew, Sameer had punched Kabir straight on his jaw. The unexpected blow on Kabir's face made him stumble & he fell down on the ground. Before Sameer could hit him again, Munna caught hold of him & Pandit helped Kabir to get up.

"Paagal ho gaya hai kya Sameer??? Tune... tune mujhe maara... wohh bhi Naina ke liye... Bas yahi hai teri dosti Sameer??? Main sacche mann se usse pasand karta hun aur shaadi karna chaahta hun, uss mein kya galat hai huhhh???", Kabir yelled back.

Sameer struggled in Munna's tight hold & shouted back, anger taking over all his senses, "Galat yeh hai Kabir ki tu Naina se shaadi karna chaahta hai...Galat yeh hai ki tune mujhse yeh sab kahaa... Tu kabhi bhi Naina se shaadi nahi kar sakta Kabir... yeh baat gaath bandh le Kabir ki tu kabhi apni zindagi mein Naina se shaadi nahi kar paayega..."

"Kyun??? Kyun nahi kar sakta main Naina se shaadi? Huhh... Bataa... Mujhe ek reasan de de jisse main teri baat maan lun. Bol... bol kyun main Naina se shaadi nahi kar sakta???" Sameer screamed breaking all the barriers to his anger, "Kyunki Naina meri biwi hai Mr Kabir Sehgal... She is my wife... She is Mrs Naina Sameer Maheshwari... do you hear it Kabir??? She is my wife aur kabse tu yeh faltu ki bakwaas kiye jaa raha hai mere saamne... Bas ab iske aage tune ek baar bhi bola na ki tujhe Naina se shaadi karni hai toh main bhool jaaunga ki hum kabhi dost bhi the. Samaj gaya tu yaa aur koi reason chahiye tujhe ab bhi???"

Pandit & Munna pulled Sameer away from there whereas Kabir sat down on the ground, unable to believe his friend's words. Anjali walked away with Munna, Pandit & Sameer. On the other side, Naina hadn't come back yet, so Preeti went to the green room to see what was taking her so long. After having ice-creams with Anjali, Munna & Pandit, she walked straight to the green room on not spotting Naina with Sameer & Kabir. From a distance, she couldn't make out that Sameer had held her brother's collar.

She entered the green room to see that her friend had undid her saree & was wrapping her saree again. Preeti walked in softly & asked, "Main kuch help kar dun???" Naina turned to her swiftly almost in shock, "Aisa achanak se kaun daraata hai Preeti??? Main kitna darr gayi pataa hai kya? Mujhe almost heart attack hi aa jaata."

Preeti laughed at her best friend's over exaggeration & replied, "Kuch bhi huhhh? Aisa kuch nahi hota. Waise mujhe na Shreya ka behavior accha nahi lagaa. Mann kar raha hai ki kal jab saamne aayegi na tab main uska mooh hi tod dun. Tu dekhna kal main aisa hi karungi, chodungi nahi usse."

Naina laughed, "Par tu kal kaise mooh todegi uska, kal toh Sunday hai aur college bhi nahi hai." Preeti hit her forehead & said, "Haannn... Main toh bhool hi gayi ki kal Sunday hai... Koi nahi, main meri mann ki iccha Monday ko poori kar lungi..." Both of them laughed & then Preeti caught sight of something in Naina's neck.

Without making any noise, Preeti went close to her & turned her best friend. Naina didn't understand what had happened but the shocked expression on her best friend's face rang a warning alarm in her mind & she dragged her gaze to the place where Preeti was staring.

Naina stiffened & then met her friend's questioning gaze, "Naina... yeh... yeh tohh... yeh tohh... Mangalsutra jaisa kuch lag raha hai." Before Naina could stop her or react, Preeti pulled out her nuptial chain & was shocked. She screamed, "Yeh... yeh... toh mangalsutra hi hai Naina... Par yeh tere gale mein kaise???"

Naina's eyes misted immediately while Preeti looked at her hair parting closely to find a small red mark in her hairline that she always used to hide from everyone's direct vision. Preeti didn't feel the need to ask anymore as everything was crystal clear now. Naina was by now crying.

Preeti took two steps behind & asked, "Kya Sameer tera husband hai Naina???" That was the only thing she wanted to hear from her friend, though she knew the answer, still she wanted to hear it from her best friend. Naina couldn't speak, she had lost her voice totally. She just nodded & agreed to Preeti.

Preeti didn't say anything more & ran out of the green room, out of the college & saw Kabir already sitting in the car. She opened the door & sat beside him, leaving the college premises but still holding on to her tears. She didn't want to speak to her brother for now. In her pain, she couldn't see that his brother too was going through a heartache after hearing the truth that too from his best friend.

When Sameer's anger calmed down, he asked Munna & Pandit to drop Anjali home & he would go home with Naina. Though his best friends wanted to be around but understood that he wanted to be left alone with his wife for now. Once they were gone, he saw, Preeti coming out of the college & running towards her brother's car.

Without waiting for even a second, he hurried towards the green room to see the disheveled state of his wife. This wasn't what he had expected at all. He ran inside & took her in her embrace, "Kya hua Naina??? Tum... tum aise ro kyun rahi ho??? Kisine kuch waapis kuch kiya kya??? Wohh Shreya ne waapis kuch kahaa yaa kiya toh nahi? Main usse chodunga nahi..."

Naina met his gaze which reflected her own pain. Sameer coaxed her to speak but she didn't, instead what happened next was never expected to happen in this way, in the college's green room.

Sameer wiped her tears, "Tum sirf meri ho Naina aur main kisi aur ko tumhe mujhse chinne nahi dunga... Kahin nahi jaane dunga tumhe..." Saying that, he kissed her forehead, then her eyes. This time he didn't stop & kissed her cheeks one by one & then pecked her cute nose too...

Naina waited when she felt his breath too close to her lips. Her lips parted in anticipation & he finally kissed her lips slowly & softly, which was soothing each other's pain. She moved closer to him & Sameer held her tightly crushing her in his strong arms.

That day, not only their marriage was revealed in front of their friends but also, they had taken a first step towards each other accepting their fate...

How was the update???

The freshers party comes to an end here...

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With Lots of Love,

Daksha...❤