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Shreya's POV-

" Bhai, what are they doing here? Mumma always goes over the top!" I complained.

" Relax princess, they were all very excited to see you so she invited them for lunch. Now let's go." He said, keeping his hand on my back and dragged my suitcase with the other hand while I held Janu's to the entrance.

As I rang the door bell, monkey opened the door.

" Chipkali! You're back. I missed bickering with you so much." He dragged me in a bear hug.

" I missed you too monkey!" I said.

" Now let's get in. Everyone is waiting to meet you." He spoke up and then dragged me in the living room.

" Shreya!" Mumma said, her eyes tearing up.

" Offo darling.....why are you crying now! Pushpa, I hate tears!" I whined, wiping her tears and hugged her.

" Batao, do saal ho gaye par bachpana nahi gaya abhi tak." She taunted as I rolled my eyes.

" Shreya." Papa said as I went on to hug him.

" I missed you so much dad." I said.

" I missed you too beta. I am proud of you." He addressed me.

I gave him a smile and went on to meet my bhabhis.

" Shreya, welcome back!" Riya bhabz took me in a hug.

" Missed you so much!!" I shrieked back and then went on to hug Khyati bhabhi.

" Where are Rushi and Sammy?" I asked her.

" Samyak is hiding behind me and Rushi is here." She replied, laughing and I peaked behind and then looked at Rushi standing next to her, holding her arm.

" Who is this little boy here?" I asked, bending down to his level.

He giggled and then went to hide behind Rohit bhai.

" Hey champ, don't worry. This chipkali does nothing. Don't be afraid." He said, picking him up while I took Rushi in my arms, kissing her.

Oh my god! He is so rude! I took the nearest cushion I had a threw it on his face as I held Rushi down.

" Kids, kids, kids. Please. Not right now." Mumma almost pleaded and I nodded my head.

" Now Shreya, go and meet Hema and Tarun bhaisahab." She said, referring to Kabir's family.

I went and did namaste but mumma glared at me. Initially I couldn't understand why, but then I realized why was I being the source of this look.

I then bent down to touch their feet but aunty didn't let me and hugged me.

I then greeted Siddharth bhai and Roshni bhabhi who took me in a tight hug.

" Chachi!" I heard a cute voice. It was Adi.

" Adi, you've grown up!" I said, lifting him in my arms.

" Yes, I am a big boy now." He announced and I chuckled, kissing him.

" Now put me down chachi, I am going to play with Javi." He said and I chuckled.

" Looks like some kids have become good friends." I remarked as I put him down.

" Yes, they both meet on weekends and play." Riya bhabz said, chuckling.

" Now, go and meet your fiance!" Roshni bhabhi pushed me towards Kabir, I had lost my balance and was about to fall down but instead landed in Kabir's arms.

" Thank you." I muttered standing up and blushed, tucking a lose strand away from my face.

" I'll be back in a while." I muttered and started for my room.

" God Shreya, one awkward situation and you're off to your room!" Riya bhabz teased and I heard a few chuckles so I walked even faster.

" Shreya.....freshen up and come quickly. Lunch is waiting and everything you love is here." Mumma called for me.

" I'll be there mumma." I replied back and then as I stepped in my room.

Nothing had changed except for the bedsheet. Nostalgia was hitting hard.

I went to my wardrobe, only to find it locked? By why was it locked?

" Mumma.....mummaaaa" I called for her and she was here in two minutes.

" My god, you're not home for fifteen minutes and started with shouting!" She said, entering the room.

" Mumma, why is my cupboard locked?" I asked her.

" Wait, I'll get the keys." She said and I nodded.

Within half an hour, I was done freshening up and went down. I barely could keep my eyes open. All I wanted to do was just sleep my ass off.

" Good, she is here. Let's eat." Papa said and everyone walked towards the dining room.

" Bhabz, I am not hungry. I just want to sleep. Can you keep my lunch for later?" I asked Riya bhabhi.

" Shreya, I know you are having jet lag but you need to eat or you'll end up falling sick. Besides, everything is made according to your choices!" She said, dragging me.

" Fine, fine." I muttered and took my seat.

No dollars for guessing to whom it was next to, Kabir.

I passed him a smile while sitting and he did too.

As we begun eating, mumma's whole focus was on me.

" Shreya, what are you doing? Di you forget how to eat? See what you've done to yourself! You look like a malnourished kid now!" He commented, horrified.

" So much drama mumma?" I said, rolling my eyes.

" No, no young lady. You are not eating at all. What is up with you?" Virat bhai asked.

" It's nothing. I am not hungry." I replied.

" Buuii....I'll make you eat." Sammy said, running towards me.

" Aww....my baby." I cooed and then Janu, Rushi and Adi came running, surrounding me as they started feeding me with their little hands.

" Aunty, do you mind if I take her for dinner today evening?" Kabir suddenly asked mumma.

I paled. Not because I didn't want to go with him, because I didn't want to be alone around him. I had fallen for him, I was in love with him and I had no idea how to not let him know. It would be so uncomfortable. I mean, talking over the phone and texts was one thing, but going out with him was something else. I just hope mumma delays it for a while but no, how was this possible? She is my mumma after all.How will she understand what I want?

" Of course beta. You don't need my permission. You both are engaged." She replied, smiling to him.

" I'll be there to pick you up at 7:30?" He asked, looking at me in the eye.

I nodded, not confident enough to let my voice out.

" That's settled then." Roshni bhabhi spoke up and then they left after a while.

" Chipkali, you want to go and have ice cream?" Monkey asked and I nodded my head in agreement.

" I'll go and call Virat bhai." I said, hopping to his room.

" Bhaiiiii....let's go to have ice cream!" I sang, entering his room.

He was doing something on the laptop.

" Yes, yes. 2 minutes." He said and I walked out, going to get my clutch.

We then left for the ice cream corner. Our usual.

" So....how does it feel to be back?" Virat bhai asked.

" Great actually. I will miss New York though. You know, I worked as a server in Starbucks there. Just don't tell this to mumma and papa. They are not exactly very open to their daughter working as a waitress." I said and they nodded.

Then we hovered here and there for a while, talked and also Rohit bhai and I dragged Virat bhai to the gaming centre. Then finally returned home by 6:30. It was damn fun!

" Shreya, you should go and get ready. Kabir will be here in an hour to pick you up." Khyati bhabhi said as we walked in.

" Yeah bhabhi, I have like an hour. I'll get ready in fifteen minutes. I can nap for forty five minutes."I said, going to my room while she made attempts to ask me to start atleast to get dressed.

The bed was so tempting that I fell over it and within no time, fell asleep.

" Shreya, wake up! Kabir will be here anytime." I heard mumma shake me and I did wake up.

" What is the time mumma?" I asked her.

" 7." She said and I rolled my eyes, getting up from the bed.

I decided upon wearing my black blazer dress with matching boots, applied mascara, my fav lip taint and was ready to go.

Shreya's look-

" Mumma, I am ready in fifteen minutes as I said I would." I said, walking down to the living room.

" Come out of your la la land Chipkali, it's 7:35 and Kabir is here, waiting for you." Monkey taunted and I looked at my phone to see the time.

" Well, I blame the jet lag now!" I told him, rolling my eyes and then walked to Kabir.

" Sorry for keeping you waiting." I addressed him.

" You have nothing to apologize about. It's a pleasure waiting for you." He said, making me go all red.

" We'll leave now. I'll make sure to drop her before 11." He now said, looking at Rohit bhai. He was the only one in the living room.

He nodded and we left.

I was about to open the door of the car when he beat me to it.

" Allow me." He said, holding the door for me while I slipped in.

" Chivalry is not dead." I remarked, looking at him.

" Certainly." He spoke up as he sat on the driver's seat and we started.

" So, good to be back?" He asked, focusing on the road ahead.

" Yes, great. But I'm going to miss it there." I told him honestly.

" When do you start work?" He asked again.

" Next week. I am so excited!" I exclaimed, earning a chuckle from him.

It was 5th August today and I start work from 12th. Wait.....wait......wait.

It is Kabir's birthday the day after tomorrow!! I gave him a shocked and funny look.

" Why are you looking at me like that?" He asked, looking amused.

" What way?" I asked, faking it.

I am so going to throw him a surprise birthday party. It will be funn!

We reached the place. It was not a hotel or a restaurant. It was a very beautiful set up with flowers and music and lights.

" Oh my god! This is so beautiful." I said, getting down.

" You got this all done for me?" I asked, amazed.

" Well...that's a stupid question. Of course this all is for you." He replied, chuckling but I was still spell bound.

No one has ever done things like these for me except for him. Right from the beginning!

" I love this!" I exclaimed and threw myself on his, tightly hugging him.

He wrapped his arms around me too as his breath fanned on my neck, leaving goosebumps all over.

" I missed you." He whispered in my ears and pecked my cheek.

" I did too, alot." I confessed.

Then realizing how suddenly I had hugged him, I stepped away a little bit.

" Sorry." I muttered.

" I am your fiance. I don't think you have to apologize to me for hugging." He said, talking my hand in his as we walked to the table. He then pulled out the chair for me.

" Thank you." I said, sitting and he took his seat too.

" So, what is it that is holding you back from talking?" He came straight to the point.

" What are you talking about?" I asked, faking confusion. There is no way in hell that he can notice anything. I mean, we have barely spent any time together since I got back six hours back.

" Don't play dumb with me Shreya. I know that something is up with you. Talk to me." He said the last sentence with eyes softening.

" But really there is nothing to talk about Kabir." I lied again.

" I know that there is but its okay, take your time. Just know that I love you." He said.

I wanted to tell him that I love him too but just couldn't!! What is wrong with me?

In response, I smiled at him.

" Okay, so now you tell me, what has been up with you?" I asked changing the topic.

" I see what you're trying to do but it's okay, we'll change the topic for now." He said, smirking.

" Why do you have to be so.....so known to things happening around you!?" I complained.

" You can't be running a company with being unaware." He said, slightly shrugging his shoulders.

" Yeah, yeah." I responded, rolling my eyes.

" What did I tell you about rolling your eyes?" He asked, his eyes suddenly darkened.

" Umm....to not roll them?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

" What did you do just now?" He questioned back.

" Rolled them. But that's not the point. What made you believe that I'm going to listen to whatever you say? Do I look like that sort to you? Humble and obedient?" Here goes my question for question segment.

" As much as its amusing to continue to bicker with you, we are here for dinner. So let's start." He said and I nodded, doing a little victory dance because he ended it! So I won!

He served me with food and we started eating.

" So Mr. Rathode, why is it that you always make me talk whenever we meet? I mean, you should talk too." I complained.

" Okay, so news for you. Dhruv is going to propose Adya for marriage today." He told me and my eyes widened.

" Oh my god! I have to call her, give her some clue about it." I panicked, taking my phone.

" I don't think that's necessary anymore. He must have already done it." He replied, keeping his hand palm over the back of my hand.

" Oh my god! She must be ecstatic about it." I yelled.

" Calm down or you'll choke on your food." He said, concerned.

I nodded my head.

Just like that, the evening passed and soon, he dropped me back home.

" Thank you for tonight." I said as he stopped the car in front of my place.

" No darling, I should be the one thanking here." He countered, taking my hand in his and brought them to his lips, kissing my knuckles slightly.

I naturally blushed.

" I'll see you soon." He said and I nodded, getting down.

" Bye!" I exclaimed and he gave me a smile.

Wow, Kabir Rathore smiled more than one time today! Miracle.

As I walked back inside, I had decided to throw him a birthday party and as for the birthday gift, I am going to go down on a knee and propose him for marriage because I may not have said it to him today, but there is no one else I'd rather spend the rest of my life with.

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