35. Kiss of Love

Hey friends…. And my dear readers! Been a long time huh. Sorry…. : (

Well it's just things haven't settled down for me. And other things in life have become so demanding that I lost two of my precious things- writing and FF and of course my buddies, readers on FF. Missed them so much. Forgive me for vanishing and for appearing again this late. Well it's just a part of me isn't happy to leave things unfinished. So I'm going to end most of my well-loved fics here. They deserve a conclusion now. Don't they?

Jootey chappal…. sab welcome. I'm at fault after all. Sorry. But yeah, hope you guys understand like always… and be a little less harsh?! XD love ya guys :*

Anyways on with the story.

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LAAL PARAANDA

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A small recap- Bhalu, Billi aka our IshYant have become friends. There is masti, dosti and of course unspoken feelings. At Dushu's didi's wedding things are going to be spiced up. Enter Dushu's friend Dolly. What's going to happen of IshYant? Who's the one that's been planning to kill Ishu's family? Will Mayur who supposedly has feelings for Ishu stay calm?

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Chapter 35

Touch of Love

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Prev chap- Jassi di's sangeet masti. Tug of War b/w guys and girls… Dushu is miffed as Ishu joins the girls. The boys end up loosing and an angry Dushu leaves the scene.

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Ishu quickly follows him out.

Ishu- "oye! Ruk! Kya hogaya tujhe!"

Dushu has his arms folded and is staring at some random flowers in the garden.

Ishu- "oye! Tu mujhse baat tak nhi karega?"

Ishu moves to face him-

Dushyant- *head turn *

Ishu- "arey mujhe dekho toh zara… kya hua? Itna gussa kyu hai? Dont tell me mujhse naraz hogaya tu-"

D looks at her, agitated-

Dushyant- "arey nhi! Main khush hu. Tune meri izzat ki dhajjiya udaadi.. ek toh tu ladkiyon k team mei shamil hui, aur fir ye bhi kehne lagi, ki girls are the best! Aur ladke… arey boys toh dosti karne k bhi layak nahi hai…" * grits teeth * "ye sab sunke na.. dil khush hogaya mera..." *head turn *

Ishu- "main… main kya karu… wo sab maine.. aise hi.. sari ladkiyon ko impress karne k liye bola tha. Aise hi. Tujhe pata hai na, mere zyada dost nhi hai. Believe it or not, itne saal baad bhi ek tu hi mera dost hai, jiske saat main sab kuch baat-ti hu. Saare feelings… kehte hai ek ladki ka dil ladki hi samjh sakti hai. Unfortunately meri koi best friend nhi hai jo ladki hai… I mean.. Divya toh hai.. bt kya sirf ek kaafi hai? Mujhe dost banane the..."

Ishu says this with a sweet tone and makes an innocent face. This causes him to smile a little but-

Dushyant- "haa haa banao! Naye dost banao! Purane wale ko bhul jaao!"

D gives her a look and turns his face to the side.. Ishu hits him hard on the shoulder.

Dushyant- "ahh oww! Teri problem kya hai?"

Ishu- "pagal hai kya? Tujhe kaise bhul sakti hu main… accha ab chod na… bohot naraz reh chuka hai… chalo ab normal hojao..."

Dushyant- "excuse me! I'm perfectly normal- oww! Fir se maara… arey sorry naam ki koi cheez hoti hai. Tujhe maafi maangni thi, par tu hai ki..."

Ishu- "accha baba sorry… really sorry…" * holds ears *

D looks at her…

Dushyant- "hmm"

Ishu- "kya hmmm..."

Dushyant- "umm… ye kafi nhi hai.. punishment dena padega."

Ishu- "punishment kyu?"

Dushyant- "tune apne sab se acche dost ko hurt kia hai na isliye."

Ishu- "maine sorry bola na… plz… accha thik hai.. bolo kya karu main..?"

Dushyant- "that's like my nice Billi. Ok… kaho- ladke dosti karne k bohot layak hai.. and that boys are the best… and repeat it… um.. 10 times?"

Ishu- "das baar…?! hmm… ladke… dosti karne k bohot layak hai… 10 X. haha." *smiles at him * "and mera bhalu is the best!"

D tries hard not to smile..

Dushyant- "hey! Yeh cheating hai.. tumhe boys are the best bolna tha."

Ishu- "baki boys ka toh kya bharosa hai! Isliye main nhi bolungi.. main toh bolungi mera bhalu is the best! mera best friend sirf tu hai… wo toh bas main girl gang mei shamil hone k liye bola tha, pata nhi.. shayad mujhe tumhari side lena chahiye tha, jaise humesha leti thi… par main buddhu ki tarah- I'm sorry-"

he places a finger on his lips shushing her.

Dushyant- "shh.. that's ok… tujhe girl gang k saat masti karne ka pura haq hai. It'll be selfish of me to keep you for myself-"

he gently touches her cheek and she ends up blushing a little.

Ishu- "tu.. tu naraz nhi hai?"

Dushyant- "tujhse kaise naraz reh sakta hu main… tu meri choti si pyari si billi hai na..."

Ishu- "oye! Main itni bhi choti nhi hu tumse..."

He laughs at that complain… she pouts a little and he laughs….

Dushyant- "shakal toh dekho..."

he then suddenly pulls her into a hug.

Dushyant- "mujhe pata hai, chahe tu kisi bhi side lele. Tera dil toh meri side lega.. hai na?"

Ishu doesn't say anything.. and just closes her eyes feeling safe and warm in his arms. She could be like this forever. Oh! There it is… this is not what you should feel like when you're hugged by your best friend.

Panicking, she pulls herself free from his grasp. Before either of them can speak-

Arjun- "ohho bhaiya ji! Bhabhi ji! Yaha ho aap! Chalo chalo, maa beeji sab aapko bulaarahe hai!"

Arjun comes looking for them and quickly vanishes back inside the house. IshYant follow him inside.

Ishyant turn to smile at Dushu's sister who's giving them a serious look with her hands resting on hips…

Roop (Dushu's sis)- "ohho! Yaha ho aap! sab logo ki performances khatam hore hai! Agli number aapki hai… chalo chalo! Andar chaloo..."

smiling, Ishyant return to Jassi Di's sangeet ceremony..

Roop- "toh ladies and gentle men. Here comes the most awaited performance… by my bhaiya… the most adorable CID officer in the history of CID, the most handsome bandaa in the history of the Shergills, Mr. Dushyant Shergill aka… Billi's Bhaalu and Ms. Cute si Ishita… humare bhaalu ki billi, and uski may be-biwi?"

Ishu- "What.. biwi?"

Ishu chokes, her cheeks flushing red. Arjun pats her shoulder….

Arjun- "Arey don't mind… just dance ok..."

Dushyant- "Roop tu bhi na..."

Roop- "oops… Slip of tongue!"

Roop grins mischievously and clears the stage. Before IshYant could feel awkward, a song errupts from the loud speakers and everyone cheer on-

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Ishyant performance…..

Dushyant takes Ishu's hand and begins to sing along the lyrics of the age old melody-

"Haye re haye… ye mere haat mei tera haat naye jazbaat meri jaa, balle balle..."

Ishu acts shy, pulling her hand away…

"oye oye-hoye.. oye oye oye"

Ishu dashes to the other side where a gang of girls are already moving to the tune.

"yahi jazbaat rahe din raat, toh fir kya baat meri jaa balle balle..."

The song goes on, now Dushyant smiles and sings-

"oye oye oye hoye.. oye oye oye oye."

He then dashes off to join a group of boys dancing behind him. His cousins Arjun and Atul are also in the group.

Dushyant sings again while pulling off some punjabi dance moves-

"o o oye, jab se dil me teri tasveer bani hai.. yun lagata hai jaise taqdir bani hai"

Ishu smiles shyly and sings- "o o oye, jab se tu is dil kaa mehmaan hua hai.. jivan me khushiyo kaa saaman hua hai"

Dushyant sings looking at her- "jitni dur nazar mai daalun chaaro or bahar hai"

He then goes on to hold her hand while the song goes on…"haye re haye yahi jazbaat rahe din raat meri jaan balle balle"

Ishu gets away and joins the other girls… oye oye hoye oye oye oye

Dushyant- o o oye, teri surat pyari, are, jo bhi dekhe…. sach kahataa hun apana iman hi kho de

Ishu- o o oye, teri aankho me bhi, are, wo jadu hai… jab se aankh mili hai, dil beqaabu hai"

Ishyant move toward each other, D takes her hand and sings-

Dushyant- "khud ko kho kar tujhko paaya, kya meri taqdir hai"

He pulls her close into a side hug… Ishu sings the next lines for him

Ishu- "haaye re haye… yahi jazbaat rahe din raat meri jaan balle balle"

both- "oye oye hoye.. oye oye oye..."

IshYant part ways and dance along with their respective groups of girls and boys…. And the song comes to an end as everyone cheer loudly.

Dushyant pants, smiling, laughing and waving at his family and friends… Ishu is suddenly shy and is all smiles recalling their dance. Just then a voice booms-

Roop- "Wow! What a performance! Mere bhaiya aur may-be bhabhi rock!"

Roop claps her hands and everyone join in.

Ishyant smile and walk towards Jassi who's seated in the far end of the hall with her fiance.

Ishyant- "Jassi Di..."

Ishyant hug her together. Jassi smiles happily and pats their cheeks.

Jassi- "thank you you two… kya mast naache tum log! Dushyant… kitne din hogaye… mujhe laga naachna bhool gaye hoge tum! Par…. Wo… kamaal tha! Just like how my brother is..."

Dushyant- "Di..."

His jiju aka Jassi's fiance also praises him and Our humble Dushu is embarrassed a little but smiles at his sister. Just then, the other cousins pool around the duo…

Roop- "Kaise bhool sakta hai bhai, hum punjabi kabhi naachna bhool nahi sakte..."

Arjun- "Sahi kaha..."

KV- "aur Dushyant… usko main roz kisi na kisi tarah nachaata rehta hu, toh bhoolne ka sawal hi nahi uth-ta..."

KV grins winking at everyone. And Dushu just sighs…

Dushyant- "yeh ek baat sach bola tune KV!"

Everyone laughs. Jassi thanks everyone emotionally. They all hug and the event has come to an end.

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A few mins later….

The mood is still upbeat though. Everyone relaxing and munching on snacks, drinking refreshments.

Ishu is with the other girls talking and chatting when she notices some girl dressed in a chic pink punjabi suit entering the hall. The girl tucks her long hairs behind her ears and looks around. As soon as she finds someone, she's up and running while calling out his name…

"Dushyantt!"

Ishu almost chokes on her drink and spills it as she watches the girl run towards the said person and embraces him in a warm hug.

Ishu- "ugh… this orange juice is really bad."

Preet- "huh? Kya di? Mujhe laga it's refreshing… specially after all the dancing..."

Preet, Ishu's sister follows Ishu's gaze and smirks…

There it looks like, the chic pink suit girl is apologizing for being late while demanding to be taken to see Jassi Di, never once leaving Dushyant's arm as she talks.

Preet- "oooh.. ab samjhi… it really is bad…."

Ishu- "What?"

Ishu looks at Preet and immediately fixes her gaze.

Preet- "juice di… aur kya?!"

Ishu- "shut up."

Preet just laughs…

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A while later-

Ishu is sitting near the veranda alone by herself. Mrs. Shergil is busy. And so is Dushyant… and though she felt like calling it a day but she couldn't just leave without informing them. And that vile woman called Dolly, all she's been doing is hanging onto Dushyant's arm for dear life…

*sigh *

Voice- "Toh tum ho billi..."

Ishu snaps out of her thoughts and stands up straight.

Girl- "Hi.. my name is Dolly. Main Dushyant ki best friend hu…. Tum uski school days ki friend ho right? And main.. well hum college mei best friends the."

Ishu- "Hi..."

Ishu smiles awkwardly and shakes her hand.

Ishu- "I'm Ishita…. Main..."

Dolly- "mujhe pata hai. Everyone is talking about you. And your special friendship with Dushyant. Dushu ne bhi bohot bataya…."

Ishu- "oh…."

this is awkward… very awkward. Where is Dusht-Danav Dushyant right now!? Somebody save her! Gosh!

Dolly- "tum bohot sweet ho. I mean khubsurat bhi ho. Aur… I think tumhari aur Dushu ki jodi khoob jamegi..."

Ishu- "uh.. umm..."

Just where exactly is this conversation going?

Dolly- "but too bad..."

Dolly goes on with a sweet smile….

Dolly- "tum dono k beech aisa kuch hai hi nahi?"

It's more like a question. Though flustered, Ishu manages to dodge it and deny.

Ishu- "haan… I mean… hum… hum sirf dost hai…."

But…. A part of her is feeling… sad? Ishu…. Kahi tujhe sach mei…. Bhalu se pyar toh nahi?

Dolly- "that's really sad..."

Dolly's face scrunches into a sad expression which soon turns into a bright smile.

Dolly- "but mereliye toh accha hi hai na!"

Ishu- "huh?"

Dolly hugs Ishu tightly.

Ishu- "uh.. err… excuse me! Ugh.."

Dolly- "oops sorry… excitement mei I nearly crushed you."

Dolly lets go of Ishu and smiles again. Ishu forces an awkward smile.

Dolly- "mera matlab. I can't believe I have a chance. Dushu aur mere saat hone ke chances abhi bhi hai. Aur main iss bar chance pe dance zarur maarungi!"

Giggling to herself, Dolly rushes back. While Ishu is left there with nothing but a bitter taste in her mouth.

Ishu- "chance pe dance maregi! My foot! Ugh! Kya karu… yeh! Yeh pakka usspe dore daalne wali hai… haye rabba! Ok… ok… no panic! hmm…" * deep breaths* " haan! Iss chudail k chango se... main Bhaalu ko bachaungi..."

She's about to follow Dolly in, just as her brain started working again when a calm voice interrupts her-

Preet- "Di wo… wo Dolly kya bolrahi thi huh? Usko pata hai ki nahi?! Wo chance pe dance nahi, dance pe chance hai?"

Anger bubbles up inside Ishu-

Preet- "you know wo rabne banaadi jodi wala gaana… dance pe chance maar le… oh soniye.. oww!"

and just as she reaches out to grab Preet's neck, the latter runs off with a shriek while still singing the song aloud-

"peeche peeche aaya .. tere chaal vinde aaya.. peeche peeche aya tere chaal vinde aaya.. sanu lakh hogaye lashkare… nee sanu tera…long lapiyah. Hahaha..."

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Preet is gone just like that.

Ishu sighs… and ventures inside to find Dushu.

Ishu's eagle like eyes scan the entire hall… and aahan! There he is.. talking to KV…. And… Dolly the lollipop is somewhere… ooh nice! Mrs. Shergil is keeping her busy….

Smiling, Ishu marches towards Dushu. She certainly knows how to keep her bhaalu to herself.

Ishu- "Bhaalu..."

Dushyant looks at her and smiles..

Dushyant- "hey billi… bolo."

Ishu- "uh.. chalo na.. dinner karte hai..."

Dushyant- "dinner? It's only 8 pm yar…"

Ishu- "chalo na…. Mujhe wapis bhi toh jana hai… haan main itni jaldi jaana bhi nahi chahti lekin fir bhi… chalo mere saat,…"

Ishu loops links her arm with his and begins pulling him along-

Dushyant- "kya.. kya hogaya hai tujhe! Kya bolri hai..."

Just then, like in those cliché television shows, Dolly shows up and loops her arm around Dushu's free one.

Dolly- "Dushyant! Chalo, take me around the house. Tum mujhe apna room kyu nahi dikhate? We met after so long… so.. let's go! Huh? Hey…. Hi billi..."

Ishu glares at her slightly,

Ishu- "mera naam Ishita hai..."

Dushyant frees his arm from Dolly and uses it to pull Ishu close into a side hug and smiles.

Dushyant- "haan yeh Ishita hai… isey pasand nahi koi usey 'billi' bole. Wo haq toh sirf mera hai.. kyu billi?"

Ishu smiles, her heart almost melts when he smiles looking at her from up close.

Dolly- "ooh that's fine then."

Dolly smiles, carefree and happy. Surely Bhalu billi are just friends… right? Doesn't matter. Looking at them. She should know she doesn't even stand a chance. The smile soon turns into a wry one but still she brushes it off.

Dolly- "But Dushyant… main kitne din baad aayi hu…. Won't you spend a little time with me?"

Dolly thinks- thoda waqt hi sahi… as your friend…

Dushu looks conflicted for a moment but turns to Ishu…

Dushyant- "Billi yar… you go on without me…."

Ishu's smile drops… she begins to pout and secretly fume inside…

Dushyant- "plz haan… I'll be back soon… and I'll drop you off ok? Just this once… Hey now… waisa look mat dena… plz... "

And just like that Dolly drags him away. KV quietly whispers into Ishu's ear.

KV- "careful haan. Kahi sach mei na kheech k lejaye wo…."

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A while later….

Ishu is done with dinner and is sitting calmly next to preet who's trying to cheer her up. That's when Dushu and Dolly show up along with KV. Ishu avoids Dushu's gaze.

Dushu thinks- "ye billi ko kya hogaya…. Kahi naraz toh nahi hai na mujhse?"

Dolly is next to him talking animatedly to KV who's telling her all tales of bravery about CID.

KV- "yeah it was one tough case. But we're a team and just like that….."

Dushu isn't listening, just glancing at Ishu and then at Preet who signals him something that says…

Preet gestures- "Di naraz hai… khana bhi nhi khaya thik se..."

D smiles in disbelief and moves closer to Ishu who still has her face turned to the other side. He takes a seat beside her and casually reaches out takes her hand in his. She looks at him surprised, glares a little as she tries to pull her hand back but that only causes him to take both of her hands in his. Gently, he brings them to his lips…

Ishu's eyes widen… what… what in the hell-

He stops just at a hair's breadth and presses his forehead to her hands instead. His head hung low, he whispers a faint sorry to which Ishu frowns at first. But then a smile begins to grace her lips as he looks back at her. Dushyant smiles a little, feeling relieved.

Ishyant are silent as they continue to hold hands while rest of them are casually talking about something when Mrs. Shergill, Dushu's mom walks in.

Mrs. Shergil- "arey Ishu puttar, Dushu… chalo mere saat tum dono..."

Ishyant- "hmm?"

A dazed IshYant follow her. Dushyant's mom leads them back into the hall where the entire Shergil pariwar is assembled- including beeji…

Mrs. Shergill asks Ishu to sit. Everyone is silent and all the attention is on Ishu… Dushu looks on confused… KV is equally puzzled….

Mrs. Shergil- "toh Ishu puttar… tujhse pehle bhi pucha hai.. fir se puch rahi hu…. Kyuki ab ye meri nahi.. humare ghar ki sab logo ki khwahish hai… puttar… Kya tu… humare Dushyant ki dulhan banegi?"

Ishu blinks and turns to look at Dushu who's standing across her. KV claps a hand on Dushu's shoulder and nudges him. Dushu is half shocked but still smiles and immediately Ishu looks away.

Ishu- "Kya…? Ye aap kya kehrahi hai..."

Ishu stares at Mrs. Shergil and bites her lip.

Mrs. Shergil- "arey mujhe kya dekh rahi ho? Usey dekh…. Arey uthey vekh…"

Mrs. Shergil gently tilts Ishu's face, holding her chin so that she's looking at Dushu again.

Mrs. Shergil- "bohot accha dost hai na tera wo. Haan? Accha ladka hai. Haan ab tum dono k beech pyar nahi hai toh kya hua? Ho jayega…. Mainu lagda hai, tu perfect hai mere bacche k liye.. kya kehti hai huh?"

Ishu speechless and shy. She doesn't say a small word and quickly turns her head away, tearing her gaze away from Dushyant. Meanwhile Dushyant's smile only widens as he takes in her cute antics. Who knew Billi could be this shy? It's too cute!

Ishu- "main…."

She looks at Dushu for his help again. But he merely smiles.

Ishu- "Main… main… kya kahu… main…"

Dushu shrugs and smiles widely…. the hall is silent, everyone including Dushu is staring at her.

Mrs. Shergil- "haan bolo na puttar…. Vyah karegi mere puttar de naal? bolo na?"

Beeji- "arey sirf usey kyu puchti hai… Dushu se bhi toh pucho..."

Beeji pipes in.

Mrs. Shergil- "ohho! Mujhe pata hai mera puttar kya chahta hai. Ishu puttar ab tu bol..."

Ishu- *feeling shy *"Main…. Main… kuch nahi bolungi!"

Embarrassed, Ishu mumbles a small reply before dashing out into the garden. The ladies laugh and say in a typical accent…. "kudi toh sharmaagayi…."

Dushyant stares at the entrance from where Ishu vanished into the garden, a constant smile and a look of disbelief on his face.

Meanwhile it takes an inordinate amount of coughing from KV and Roop to bring Dushu back out of his reverie.

KV- "kaha khogaye bhai….?"

Dushyant- "huh? Ahem… kahi.. kahi nahi!"

KV turns to Mrs Shergil.

KV- "kya baat hai aunty ji. Jo ye duffer nahi karpaya, wo aapne kardiya! Kya baat hai! Super! I mean… sach kaha aapne…. Bhale hi Dushyant na maane, sab jaante hai uske dil mei kya hai..."

KV grins mischievously while Dushus face turning to a rapid shade of red- Roop chimes in...

Roop- "haan Maa, main toh kehti hu.. dono ki shadi pakki karde…."

Mrs. Shergil- "haan. Sach kaha. Main Ishu k parents k saat baat karungi-"

Meanwhile, Dushu regains his footing-

Dushyant- "hello! Hold on! Hold on! tum log…. Jo mann mei aaye wo karte ho yar! aur mom! Aapne… aapne usko embarrass kardiya…. Pata nahi kya haal hua hoga uska… mera bhi dimaag jam hogaya aap logo ki waje se!"

Saying so… Dushyant walks out into the garden chiding himself for remaining in a daze.

Dushyant thinks- "Kya sochraha tha main…. Wo log itna bolre the… and I said nothing.. Pata nahi… Billi ne kya socha hoga…."

He looks around the garden for Ishu…. But she's nowhere seen. He moves further towards the backyard that's when he finds her standing a dark corner.

Dushyant- "uh… billi… wo…. Tu… thik hai na..."

Dushyant addresses her awkwardly. Ishu flinches at first but smiles. She has her back to him, so he can't see.

Dushyant- "I'm sorry yar… mom.. aur sab log…. uh.. um… aur… wo Dolly ko leke bhi… I'm sorry…. Dekh tu… tu mereliye important hai, bohot zyada. I… I hate when you get uncomfortable yar…. Sorry main…"

there's silence. Dushu doesn't know what to say further. A few seconds later Ishu speaks…

Ishu- "kitnaaa sweet hai na tu…"

Dushyant- "huh?"

Dushyant blinks as she turns around with a blinding smile.

Ishu- "tu ab bhi mere baare mei soch raha hai. Ki main khush hu ya nahi, thik hu ya nahi..."

she gives him a small smile. He smiles, relieved.

Dushyant- "uff…. Mujhe laga tu naraz hai. Daraadiya yar! And… of course…. I… I care for you."

He touches her cheek stepping a little closer. It felt like a lie though. He needed her. It's as if his whole world revolves around her. Could this be what everyone was speaking inside?

Ishu- "thank you…."

she gives him another smile to which he says nothing.

Dushyant- "uh.. mom… mom ko… main samjhaadunga… ki… wo humari… umm.. shadi ki baat na karei..."

Ishu nods, shaking her head. He's adorable when he stutters.

Dushyant- "toh.. uh… main boldunga haan, don't worry."

Ishu thinks- Kya bologe….? Tujhe pata bhi hai kya….? That I…..

Dushyant- "that you?"

Ishu blinks… did she say it aloud? Dushu looks at her questioningly….

Ishu- "main..."

Dushyant- "kya….?"

Ishu- "uh…"

Dushyant- "billi... kyu ajeeb si bartav-"

His sentence is cut off as she launches herself into his arms, hugging him close. Instinctively his arms wrap around themselves, his eyes shut close, fingers of one hand caressing her locks while the others playing with the hem of her dupatta. A flash of her image from earlier appears in his mind. She certainly looked stunning in that peach coloured punjabi suit, the jhumkas matched well with her outfit… she was dazzling when she danced, so beautiful and elegant… and whether she blushed (like when his mom talked of marriage) or fumed (like when he chose Dolly over her) she looked cute… well, way cuter than always. And right now having her in his arms felt nothing but right. He feels like holding her like this forever. He wants her close to him like this. Perhaps that was why he had been silent back then…. Is this what they call it is?

So many emotions well up inside him and he smiles unsure of what to say or do… Ishu too is experiencing the same and when pulls back slightly, stepping away from him with her head hung low…. All he wants to do is pull her closer to himself.

And he does just that. Snaking an arm around her waist, he pulls her against him. He places a lingering kiss on her forehead and looks down at her. When she looks up, both are lost in a world known just to them.

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FIN!

AN: OK so there you go! Next chapter will be the last… so yeah. Well I dunno how many of you guys are still around, how many will be reading this but still I had to write that. Also I'd like to say that those good old days where I used to write a lot and interact with you guys a lot were super fun. Aah I miss them…

anyways, hope you liked this chap. (like I I doubt how many of you are still reading/willing to read) Won't blame you guys.

Stay happy and safe always.

Will see you soon with a final chapter!

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Nxt chap-

KV bursts out laughing.

"tune kya kiaa? huh sach mei?"

D smacks his head.

"ab kya karu yar.. hasna band kar tu plz!"

"aur kya karega… time to 'fess up!"

Meanwhile Mayur meets Ishu at a cafe. And the killer is still out on the loose hunting for Ishu's family?

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