Sapna's pov.

Gainda kahi ka Sala.

What was inside his luggage? It was so heavy that I wonder if he packed all of his treasure inside.

I thought the other two bags were the lightest things in the Universe because he was picking them up so easily.

However, the bag he was carrying was actually heavier than the one I was carrying. So even if I don't like it, I dare not complain and used every strength left in my muscles to drag the luggage.

The thing that annoyed me the most was that he had finished loading everything in the car. However, I continued to struggle with carrying even a single bag over. Really, am I that weak? I am ashamed of my week muscles.

He reached out to help me carry the luggage, but I slapped his hands away in a fit of rage when I saw the smug look on his face, which said, "You will not be able to pull it without my help." He must have been surprised the way his jaw bone fell to the bottom of the earth when I used the same motion to slapped his hand as I would have use to swat a mosquito.

Sala khud ko, gentleman, samjhta hai?

Gentleman, my foot.

"I believe I can do it."

" Ha, theek he, Jo Maan mei aake Karo.( Do whatever comes to your mind, what does it matter to me?)"

We were waiting for Yash under a peepal tree, where his car was parked, after we had finished loading his belongings into the vehicle.

Why is Yash taking so long?

Given that he is a complete stranger, I do not want to be stuck here with him. Yash lied to me; his cousin is an asshole who looks like a goddamn angel and is not friendly at all. He will never win my affection, in my opinion.

I don't think i will ever get along with someone like him.

He appeared restless; in fact, he was getting closer and closer to me, so I moved away, putting some distance between us.

And he really did have that playful smile; his eyes seemed to mock me as he stole glances at me from time to time, and he laughed to himself like a retard.

Do I make him think of that amazing internet meme where he always had a smile on his face whenever he looked at me?

" Kitna sukoon hai yaha (There is so much peace here) Unlike the city, which is full of noise, drama, and crazy stuff. It made me feel more connected to nature."

He closed his eyes; his face soften.

"There is something truly captivating about a clear sky, verdant grass, sleeping mountains, and drifting clouds, accompanied by a beautiful girl who stays by my side to keep me company. What a lovely moment!"

"Which university did you attend to learn this cheesy line? Mujhe bhi batao, I would like to enroll there as well, so that I can annoy people."

" Sapna ji, it's not a pickup line, it is how I show my appreciation for your beauty."

" You know my name?"

" Yash told me."

" Oh...." i looked away and muttered,

" You think I am beautiful? Thanks, but I know you don't mean it."

"What makes you believe you are not beautiful. Mujhe toh aap bohot sundar lagi. Please, have a little faith in your own beauty."

I forced a smile, "If I were that beautiful, why would I ever be abandoned? Maybe I should have been more likable."

He turned his face away, but I could see the smile he was trying to conceal.

What's so funny?

He cleared his throat. "It's okay. Mere sath toh yeh har roz hota hai (it happens to me every time). My life has always involved learning to cope with the aftermath of a breakup. In two or three months, everything will be fine once more. The hardest part is always just getting started."

A painful sensation overtook my body as unwanted memories started to flood my mind with sorrow. It was not until Yash's cousin offered me his handkerchief that I realized my eyes were crying and that my body and senses were going numb.

I took his handkerchief and wiped away my tears.

"Tears are precious, do not waste them on an asshole."

" He is not an asshole."

Rolling his eyes, he said, "Whatever."

" Sabhi ladkiya yahi dialogue marti hai. Isliye ham bechare ladke, ladkio ko for granted lelete hai.( every girl used this dialogue; which encourage us, poor guys like us to take them for granted)"

" Tum kuch jaante nahi ho( You don't know anything), so please don't make fun of me."

He crossed his arms over his chest and muttered something under his breath, which I happened to hear."Mujhe jaan na bhi nahi hai( I don't even want to know)."

Then, Yash approached running like a mad bull from afar, he was panting heavily when he stopped.

Without giving time to Yash for catching his breath, Advit kicks him in the leg.

Is he his brother or enemy?

"You asshole, what kind of man would back down from his words? U said you would welcome me, but you did not show up. I felt lost because of you."

He joined his hands and said, "I am very sorry."

Then Yash introduced us.

" Avi, this is Sapna Chauhan, she's your bhabhi's( sister-in-law) best friend. And please treat her appropriately; she is like a sister to both of us."

" She??? And my sister?"

" What's so wrong with being your sister, bhaiya?"

He gagged the moment I called him bhaiya, which was quite satisfactory, that I want to do it again.

" Hah! " He rolled his eyes, then smirked.

" Leave all that, so you are Shoba bhabhi's dearest and best friend, then. About you, I have heard a lot of things. What tantric mantra (magic) did you use? Yash is envious because Shabha bhabhi seems to care more about you than him."

" Yash, you're jealous of me?"

Next, Yash gave him a light blow to the stomach, he groaned clutching his stomach.

"Brother, you almost murdered me. I could have died."

" Chal jhute, stop over acting. An asshole like you won't die easily."

" What can i do about it; God's favourite na. He will not let me die, even if I try."

For unknown reasons, Yash had a serious expression on his face. There was no humour in his eyes. I wonder, what the matter was?

"Let us head inside, it is getting late." Yash said.

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Inside the car.

Yash's cousin; He was a bit of a chatterbox and talkative like a parot, so it was not necessary to play music because he embodied the entire piece, he was the whole composition of music himself. And he had this special charm that drew you in before you realised what was going on. The same thing happened to me. His conversation had me completely engrossed. He and Yash were seated in the front, me in the back.

To be honest, I was hoping to take the front seat. But

"Come on, give it to me. I have a terrible motion sickness." He said, pouting like a cute child.

" Are you serious? You're not lying right."

Yash started laughing. " Sapna, you can't win against his wishes. He's as stubborn as an ass."

Lastly I gave up. Not because I can't win against him. Because I am the bigger person. He looks younger than me, possibly in his mid-twenties. I might be three years older than him.

"You know, Yash, in the train I met this one overweight aunty. She was trying to set me up with her niece."

" O, ho... lagta hai Bhabhi mil gayi( seems like you have found our sister-in-law)."

" Kya yaar tu bhi( What the hell, Dude!)"

"Waise, Kab karega tu shaadi (Well,when are you getting married), you are not getting any younger by the day."

" Yaar, karna toh mei bhi chata hu. Most of my friends are married, unke toh chote se nanhe se munne bache bhi hogaye hai( they even had cute little babies) and some of my friends are also getting married. Sirf mei hi kya single marunga?"

Yash laughed.

Advit glared at Yash. " Ha, haso, jitna hasna hai has lo, khud ko toh Shobha Bhabhi jaisi smart and beautiful biwi mila hai na. You lucky bastard. I want to choke you right now."

( Yah, laugh, laugh all you want. Afterall you got such a smart and beautiful wife like Shobha bhabhi, it's likely you will fine my situation funny.)

Well, I agree with Advit. What can I say about my best friend? She's amazing.

" What about Samaira?" Yash asked.

" Yaar, don't remind me of her. I don't love her."

Yash eyes widen.

" You don't? I thought u do. You were living together and you were taking great care of her, attending to all her needs. Finally I thought you were going to settle with here. I thought you were in love."

Is he a toy boy?There is no doubt in that. Shakal se ek number ka chichora lagta hai (even from his face, I can tell he is a playboy).

Advit sighed heavily."Being kind to someone and loving someone is not the same thing. I help her out of sympathy."

"Then, are you dating anyone?"

"Nah, no, never; too much drama."

Then I commented." If you have that much problem staying single,you have to date someone to get married, right?"

He turned around.

The mischievous energy was bubbling over in his eyes as he turned around from his front seat. I could tell he was going to say something stupid.

"By the way, you are single, right?"

No, I am reserved.

" Avi, don't even think about it, aapni buri nazar dur rakho mere behen se.( Keep your evil eye away from your sister)." Yash said.

" Accha... lekin meine soch liya hai, shaadi toh mein aap se hi karunga. Chahe aap maano ya na maano. Agar mere alawa kisi aur se shaadiya toh mandap se uthake Kar Lunga tumse shaadi."

( Oh, really? But I have already decided to marry her, I will only marry her, no one else. I don't care if she and you agree or disagree. If she dares to marry someone other than me, I will kidnap her on her wedding day).

I wanted to slap him so bad. But that is not the appropriate way for me to handle things.

I narrowed my eyes and replied, "Uthane ki kya jarurat hai, mei Khushi khushi aapke sath bhag jaungi."

( You don't have to kidnapped me, if it's you, I will happily run away with you)

Yash laughed, still keeping his eyes on the road.

"Avi, Sapna is not the kind who will get swayed easily, you better try in your next life," Yash mockingly remarked.

Advit groaned: "Why should I? How hard can she be to win over?"

Yash added another comment. " Kitne sare aaye or Gaye.( So many have come and gone). You wanna be one of them."

"When I set my mind on something i never back down. And when I decides to hold someone's hand, I will not let go until I take my last breath. I am a persistent person."

I asked."But what if they leave you?"

He replied after giving it a deep thought.

"I guess I will die." Which wasn't the ans I was hoping to hear. I was kind of disappointed.

"Sapna, don't fall in love with him, okay? He is a kind asshole. Though he is not in love, he will take such great care of you that you will think he is the most loving person; who will only love you in this Universe."

" I won't. I don't repeat the same mistake."

Advit turned to face me, smiled sweetly, and then looked away.

At last, we arrived at the palace. Yash carried some of the luggage and went first. I was about to leave as well, but I had to stop when Advit blocked my path. His height was average, it must be about 5'11 or 5'10, unlike someone I know he was not very tall.

Now, what does he want?

He extended his hands wide for a handshake.

"Hi, Hello, nice to meet you, I am Advit Greval."

I glared at him. He drew his stretched hand back into his pocket. He looked embarrassed for a moment, and I bared my teeth to hide my smile.

"Chalo, aise hi sahi. Although we are currently strangers, we will soon go beyond that status. And will be more than just strangers. Mera wada hai yeh aapse( You have my words on this)."

I folded my arms across my chest.

" Aap, Kamal ke sapne dhek late ho."

"Ji, mein bhi yahi maanta hu :)" He smiled and looked ridiculously cute when he squinted his eyes. He does look innocent with a dirty mind. He has the innocence of a child while carrying a dirty mind in his head.

"Kuch sapne aukat se bahar nahi dekha karte, sapne dhekne ki bhi haad hoti."

( Some dreams are beyond limit, don't look beyond your limit, even dreaming has limits.)

" Jab sapne ko hakikat mein baadal ne ki taaquat Rakhte hain toh aukat se bahar dhekna hi parta hai."

( When we have the power to turn dreams into reality we have to look beyond our limits.)

" Lekin mujhe nahi lagta hum kabhi ajnabee se kuch aur tak honge. Mera bhi wada hai aapse."

(But I don't think we'll ever go from strangers to something more. You also have my words on this.)

" Dhekte hai, Jeet kis ki hoti hai. Filhal ke liye aapse milke accha laga.

(Let's see, who wins? Nice to meet you for now.)

He batted his gorgeous eyelashe's's and gave a wink before turning to leave.

What will he bring; it is storm or peace of the heaven in my life, I wonder which one? Whatever he brings, I won't be able to endure it if what he had for me is calamity. I have taken enough damage of the past. I don't have the strength to endure damages of the upcoming future.

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