Sanskaar never liked to loose ...but sometimes may be losing is better than winning especially when you lose to that someone special.

That Evening Sanskaar spent quite a few good hours ..trying to solve the riddle Swara posed to him. He smiled recalling the Laksh's words who volunteered to help him out .

"Bhai ..Ye ladkiyan itni complicated kyu hote hain ..seedhe koi baat bolte hi nahi and they expect to figure out . I tell you inn ladikyon ka samajhna mushkil hi nahi naa mumkin hain .. Thank god I am saved ,lekin tu phas gaya na ..My poor bro "Laksh threw him a sympathetic look and laughed out.

" Badi sympathy aa rahi hai tujhe, "Sanskaar paused the song he had been playing on loop Achha toh hum chalte hain .. " trying to find some hints but he didn't have any luck " Jab tera time aayega tujhe pata chalega Lucky..Tab dekhnge.Chal ab meri help kar."

And they both got back to work . They zeroed in few places which included a restricted section in library, store room , old college building which was left for renovation .. few more but none turned out to be correct.. Then he called her, didn't mind admitting he couldn't figure out. He waited for her in canteen as discussed. Then she walked in , in a simple long sleeve black tunic top paired with blue denims.. in her simple usual style.As she approached him ,a smile played sneak peek on her lips.

"So Mr.Maheswari .."

Sanskaar sighed . "I couldn't Miss Bose" He admitted again.

"Koi baat nahi hota hain, hota hain ..Now since you lost ..you have to get me something. " she told him , her eyes reflecting the playful glint and He nodded. In fact he didn't mind. May be this could be the opportunity to gift her something of her choice. All he had gifted her was guitar key chain which at this moment was hanging on her bag's zip and a few roses. He would get her diamonds and stars if she asks, in fact anything she would ask for. He wanted to." Anything you say Miss Bose" he voiced his thoughts

"Chocolates" she said excitedly .. and Sanskaar wasn't sure if he heard her right. Did she say "Chocolates ?"and before he could confirm .. she rushed to counter. He followed and watched her amused as she picked a bunch of them merrily. As for Sanskaar ,he just liked the chocolate ..he didn't mind having a bite or two .Seated next to Miss Bose and watching her hog one after another, he had to admit, watching Swara eat chocolate is equally fascinating as watching her read a book.He was fascinated by how she was relishing every bite.Her kid like enthusiasm , happy full blown smile on her face.So Miss Bose loved chocolates .Great! Now he would get her one every day .But How can  someone be so happy with a simple chocolate, like they owned everything in world at that moment. Miss Bose is full of surprises and he is loving each of one them.

Then she looked at him " You want some ?" 

 Sanskaar shook his head smiling, "I am fine with this."He pointed at coke in his hand took one more sip .

.After a while , "So would you mind telling me what was the place you were referring to?' He asked .About to take one more bite  Swara gulped. There's no such place. She was just playing around. She didn't think he would take it so seriously and just  wanted to tease him. And Now she suddenly felt guilty, the feeling she pushed aside when he admitted he lost. Admitting defeat or failure always takes some guts that too before someone else...but he did , honestly. Now the weight was on her heart. She looked at him apologetically and pushed the remaining chocolates towards him leaving Sanskaar confused. Did she want him to have one too? And he didn't like that grim which took over her smile.

" I ....I am sorry Sanskaar .. "Now she looked at him, eye to eye. " It was a kind of prank .. I ..There's no such place. I was just..." she looked for words.

" Playing around? " He completed it for her.And she knew he was angry . He should be too. "Why Miss Bose?"He asked after a minute, all serious.

" I just wanted to tease you ... so I ...Sorry."

Though he felt flash of anger for a minute, Sanskaar smiled within himself .Tease him?He was so right..If anyone can be his match it's her.And she got him so easily.. And now look at her ...those beautiful eyes, all wide looking at him ..in most earnest way .How can he not melt. Not saying a word he simply pushed chocolates back to her. Swara's eyes widened with surprise.She expected him to be angry ...and in worst case storm off ..leaving her to pacify him.

" Keep teasing me more Miss Bose. I will get you more chocolates every time I lose to you." He told softly with his usual smile which dazzled her always but it was his words and the tone which made her heart flutter.

" You are not angry with me?"She asked trying to re confirm . He simply nodded and reached out to a chocolate and started unwrapping. " I was a bit but .. it's ok .And Now Miss Bose ..since you played unfair ,jaante ho tumhare punishment kya hain ?' Now Swara looked worried " You have to share these chocolates with me .. poore akele nahi kha sakthi tum ..Ok!"And Swara smiled. It was a smile of relief.

Sanskaar held the chocolate before her .It somehow brought back the fond memories of her Childhood. As a child Swara always loved chocolates . That Jar of cookies and candies hiding in top shelf ,her sneaking in,climbing the stool trying to grab the jar ..getting caught by her mother who probably was worried about cavities, Her tantrums and finally the image of her mother giving in and feeding her lovingly . They all came rushing back to her.

After she passed away Swara had none .After moving to kolkata ,There were times when she would just stare at plate of food blankly wishing her mother was here.

She missed her .Her eyes moved to Sanskaar who held the chocolate before her.She took a bite her eyes never leaving him .After all these months for the first time she felt loved . She quickly turned away wiping off lone tear sliding out of her eyes .

"Hey kya hua?" Sanskaar asked immediately concerned.

Swara turned to him and shook her head , " Kuch nahi ...woh ,you just reminded me of someone I love.. My Mom.." Sanskaar knew Swara missed her mother a lot. He wished he could wipe off that sad smile of her face. Not saying a word..He fed her one more bit , " Swara.. Loved ones should always be remembered with smile.The happy times we shared with them. You are a brave girl Swara. You mother would be proud of you ...and I am sure she would be watching over you."

Moved , One more tear flowed out of Swara eyes involuntarily listening to him.Sanskaar immediately reached out to her ..wiped it off slowly."Your mother would have wanted you to be happy.No more tears, Ok!"Swara nodded and offered him a bite too.As they munched on chocolate ,She smiled further as Sanskaar narrated his unsuccessful attempts to decode the place . How he almost got locked in store room .. how he had to bribe attendant to get into restricted Section of library and how he went around 5 floors in old college building since lift was out of operation looking for her.

" I am sorry"She muttered guilt taking over again

"One more sorry from you Miss Bose ,You are not getting a single bite of these chocolates ," Sanskaar tried to grab the last one on table but Swara was fast enough.

"Mr.Maheswari .. I can get pretty ruthless and violent when it comes to chocolates .. so you better watch."Swara warned him with hearty laugh snatching the candy bar and rushed out .Sanskaar followed trying to catch hold of her.They ran around Finally when he managed to corner her .. they both tried to catch hold of their breaths.Backed against wall, locked in his hands , she gazed up at him.

."Not fair Miss Bose," He gazed into her eyes, deep and warm just like his voice was, "Ek tho cheating kiya ..upar se chocolates ki chori ..Not at all fair." He could her racing heart beat just like his.

"Everything is fair in love war and competition Mr.Maheshwari .."Swara replied back . Her eyes smiled at him.

Sanskaar leaned forward " Tho hamare beech kya hain  ?" He murmured slowly , his eyes turning more deep." Is it a war , competition or.."He raised his eyebrows posing her a question . Swara drew a deep breath . This close to him always made her fall short of breath." I want my chocolate back ..Now." he leaned more further ,his murmur turning into a husky whisper .His breath tickled the tiny hairs of her ear and she shivered .He loved being this close to her , feeling her warm breath on his face, her fragrance which drove him crazy, her eyes, her lips .. everything about her ..

" I Don't ..have..I .."Swara fell at loss of words.

'You do..."

Before she could realise .. his mouth touched hers, his tongue licking off traces of chocolate from her lips shooting delicious shivers down her body .She froze in his hands ..melted away next minute as it moved sensually and slowly from one corner of her lips, licking the upper lip and then the lower.It was like a sweet torture .. he inflicted on her in parts, bit by bit.

He drew back leaving them both equally dazed.Only Sanskaar knew what it took to hold back from claiming her lips completely. He knew how she would taste .. just like the milk chocolate they had . He held back and knew what he signed up for .. few more sleepless nights tossing in bed with aching need for her.

Swara gazed at him, her eyes wide still trying to coming into terms of what just happened. He didn't even kiss her fully yet she felt the same burn and need.

He stepped back releasing her.

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Back in her room Swara thrummed the strings of guitar. She always found solace in music, but today she needed it for a different reason,for Music JAM session in college organised by students in relatively informal context.

They have a club for the same and is open to all students who love and appreciate music. The club provides students with the opportunity to share their musical talents , a chance to meet others on campus that share similar musical interests. Best part ,Professional musical experience was not required and various levels of experience are welcomed.She attended one session in early trimester of college..and  thoroughly enjoyed it but wasn't keen on participating owing to stay away from limelight.But the night at freshers party kind of changed the scenario . Still she didn't volunteer for rest of sessions  But this time she had a reason ..Its for

Sanskaar...

She smiled as her lips took his name. After their almost kiss, deadly silence ruled for a while. None said a thing .. and they resumed walk in slow steps . Like always Sanskaar took the effort to break the silence between them . That's when he brought in JAM session .

" You sing so well .. I think you should sing more often.I mean If Music makes you happy .. you should.It would be lovely to hear you sing again." That's all he said . and she liked his approach like always . He left the choice to her ...yet mentioned his wish to hear her.When she asked if he had any particular song in mind ... "Any number you sing .. I think I will fall in love with that song ..just like the one in Freshers party ... Paani da." For a minute it surprised her ,he still recalled the song , "Now it's a permanent number in my playlist and everytime I hear it ,All I can see is you, in a saree with guitar ...casting spell."

"Don't think I am flattering you . I mean it ." he added. He didn't want to give her a impression of same .But she was flattered.. And he meant it like always.He wanted her to come anyway if not for participation .. at least as an audience.

" I think it would give us sometime together...." and she couldn't agree more. There's no denial they loved their time together ..all those little moments they managed to steal post college. She had few plans too... for them. May be she would let him know ..soon.

Breaking herself from thoughts of Sanskaar.. Swara focused back on her vocals.

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He didn't intend to make her wait . But the surprise he planned for her cost him time. He rushed to the Music room in fine arts wing where the JAM session is being held, wishing she wouldn't be angry or upset .

Swara glanced at watch . Even 20 minutes wait seemed like hours. Where is he? Wasn't he supposed to be here with her . Is he caught up elsewhere? She already called him twice.Next is her turn to sing.. and he was missing . Swara felt a pang of disappointment. It was for him . jab wahi nahi hain tho ...May be she can have a word with organiser and move her name to last. For one last time her eyes moved to the entrance. And then he rushed in, his eyes looking out for her midst scattered group .He spotted her sitting close to stage waiting for her turn.Swara's eyes lit up looking at him, but he sensed a flicker of anger in her eyes next minute.

He held his ear in apology ,muttered a sorry, but Swara didn't budge in and averted her eyes. Sanskaar quickly made his way towards the audience settled down..his eyes fixed on Swara. Swara held back her need to look at him but her eyes drifted back to him like they have no say . As she caught his eyes Sanskaar reached out to his back pocket, pulled a bar of chocolate muttered another silent sorry . The announcement of her name jerked Swara out . As she picked her guitar and made way towards Stage . her phone beeped . She smiled a little as she read the message .

Oh meri shona re shona re shona ..

Hua kusur khafa mat ho na re ..

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Seated in center of stage , her melodious voice floated as smoothly as music of her guitar .

 The song she chose for the day ..reflected the questions she had been asking herself from past few weeks.

Kaun Mera, Mera Kya Tu Laage

Kyun Tu Baandhe, Man Se Man Ke Dhaage

Bas Chale Naa Kyun Mera Tere Aage

True! She had tried but failed .. tried to resist him , fight with him but always ended up losing to him .Her heart and body didn't have a say around him , close to him "Kya hain hamare beech?" his voice rang in her ears. And she had no clue.The constant need to be around him ,his slight touch which makes her feel things she never felt... and how completely and utterly helplessly she's getting pulled towards him .That left her with lot of questions.

The feelings between them had always been vocal but ...yet to be named.

And as she continued playing the rest of song he watched her mesmerized. And everything else faded ..It was her ..and him . Her eyes didn't leave him ..neither his. Her fingers moved on guitar with ease but they were strumming his heart strings . A strong tug and a sweet ache ....

Applause rang around interrupting Sanskaar's musings. Swara acknowledged the appreciation with smile and slowly walked down the stage.. And settled next to Sanskaar .

"You were brilliant Miss Bose."He told in undertone. Swara smiled at his compliment. "And This one's for you."He quickly slipped a pack of chocolates into her hand. Swara looked at him surprised. " I didn't know what your favourite was ,So I got assorted one .It  has some milk ,white and dark ones ..I swear I didn't have even one in midway."He murmured again with a soft teasing smile .

They watched other students perform , few singles , few with band. Behind bags ..their fingers tangled , played with each other. Swara wished they were alone . She wanted to lean on his shoulder, be wrapped in his warm embrace and listen to music. That image played in her mind .. but she can't. May be one day she wished.

And now we have ..last performance for the day ..The organisers voice echoed in Room

"Sanskaar Maheshwari, for the first time " and suddenly the hushed room filled with excited murmurs and gazes directed to Sanskaar. Swara looked equally surprised or one can say shocked .

No 4 on list Miss Bose. He whispered and rose .Swara watched him struck as he made his way to stage midst cheering crowd.

No 4. Someone who can play guitar and would sing for me .That was on the list.

"Sanskaar are u singing?' .. One of girls asked excitedly Swara made out definitely one of fan girls .. the way she was beaming looking at him . "I guess so "Sanskaar replied and walked further. And Swara noted ..that girl and her friend gushing and reaching out to their phones... and soon Fangirls filled the room with full hustle bustle .Swara found herself stranded in midst of them.

" I never knew he sang too .. Omg Isn't he a complete package .. Killer looks, attitude charming stylish and he can sing too .."one of them gushed .

Swara rolled her eyes. Lo ho gaye ye log shuru.

"O mg gee .. he's gonna play guitar too ,"one more girl gushed watching Sanskaar adjust the strings of guitar.

Swara felt irritated .Can they stop ogling at him .. like they have never seen a guy.

"I wish it was for me .."another girl threw a dreamy stare at Sanskaar. "Isn't he sexy in that white tee and denims and jacket ... uff "she added continuing her dream stare session.

Of course he is like always .. Swara thought.

" No darlin ..It's for me ..Swara wanted to tell her and push rest of them out of room .He's mine, Stay away from him." She wanted to declare. She threw a glare at Sanskaar. Wasn't she supposed to know before everyone else..not along with his stupid fan girls. "Fine .. aane do batati hoon usse. " He's gonna be so dead in her hands.

Sanskaar stood before the mike .. and glanced around room." Well .. Abhi bhi chance hain ,chahe tho bhaag sakte ho .. " He warned them and laughter rang around room "Thanks to atul and his band..who joined me ..and I am sure they will make it little easier for you to bear me."

"Is this for for someone special, Sanskaar ?" A voice asked him from behind.

Sanskaar's eyes moved to Swara next instant " Yes It is .." He said holding her gaze with smile.

"Is she here? "Someone asked. Sanskaar nodded in positive.

"Uska Naam kya hain?" One more question was shot at him Swara suddenly felt tensed. He wouldn't take her name, would he ?He looked at her ."Please ,No .. No "  ,she shook her head .

"She is always with me ...Mere sapno ki rani .." A quick wink followed the smile as he moved his eyes to others. Swara heaved a sigh of relief. As Sanskaar thrummed the strings of guitar, every murmur died down and silence filled the room ,with only his voice echoing across hall 

.( Please feel free to imagine your version of how Sanskaar would sing this song for Swara)

Dekheya main chand dekheya Nooran wale sitare dekheya.

Par tere jaisa na koi dekheya main

Lagta hai nigahon mein teri Bin doobe rehna hi nahi

Mujhe ishq yeh karne se,Ab koi bhi na rok sakeya

O haareya main dil haareya

O haareya main dil haareya

Main haara tujhpe o..

Swara found herself losing in his song, watching him .Confidence was one key for his charm but the way he owned the stage ,the song too equally held attention .His movements ,gestures , smiles added charm to his performance  which totally involved and entertained audience .Some swooned..There were whistles and cheers in between ..some hushed murmurs . It felt like entire crowd came alive.

As next lines came in .. Swara couldn't help but smile and blush..as he went on making it obvious , he's losing his heart for her. She lowered her lashes as his gaze was directed towards her in between and really appreciated that he didn't hold it for too long. It would be clear for anyone following his line of sight .At the end the crowd erupted to cheers .. applause rang again . Few of them rushed to Sanskaar . 

Swara waited patiently watching Sanskaar trying to get off the hook. They both exchanged a glance and Swara nodded in understanding . Sanskaar stepped out for a while . On pretext of practicing  Swara stayed back in room till the last person left.

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Waiting for him Swara went around the room checking the musical instruments. There was grand piano at one end , drums, tabla ,guitar acoustic and electric , violin, mandolin and flute .Though guitar is her favorite ..anything related to Music always fascinated her. She settled herself before piano ..

A click on door she knew its him . She didn't turn to look at him

"I never knew you sing and played guitar too." Her fingers danced slowly on keys producing a simple tune .. a random one.

"Surprised ?" He asked taking steps towards her, "Actually I got guitar during my graduation on sudden whim .I found it very fascinating and always felt the guys with guitar have this cool dude tag ..I took classes too. But somehow it took a backseat. It's been a long , I played it." Now he stood behind her .His hand slid down hers sidewards as he leaned onto her ,his chin on her shoulder."Lekin ek ladki hai jisse main bahut pasand karta hoon...It was for her."He whispered softly into her ear.Swara smiled shyly as their fingers linked ,moved on the piano together.

"Aisa nahi Sanskaar."Swara complained laughing softly.

"Why don't you teach me ? "he breathed into her neck, his stubble brushed her cheek .Swara's breath hitched.Now her fingers took over his  guiding  them, trying to focus. But she couldn't as his lips grazed her neck softly , and  a wave of pure pleasure ran through her body.

"You are distracting me" She murmured leaning back onto him ..now their fingers curled into tight hold.

"Am I ?"His lips mumbled moving to her shoulder, back to her collarbone and neck.Then he kissed her earlobe softly . She could take it no longer and turned to him. They were so close to each other , his dark eyes meeting her brown ones and locked .All she has to do is lean in and his lips would be on hers. Neither of them did and drew back slowly

" You are a bad student." Swara smiled a little ,slapping him playfully

" I will  try hard to be a good one Miss Bose ..I promise" Sanskaar smiled back and kneeled before her

"You have crazy fan girls .."Swara recalled all gushing and grinned . "They went absolutely nuts when you were singing."

"The side effects of being charming , handsome and a Maheswari" Sanskaar grinned along and held her hands. After a brief silence, he looked into her eyes, a bit serious,"Does it bother you ? all this attention and ..all those girls..." He paused. He didn't want his reputation or past flings to effect their equation anyway. There's no denial he liked attention initially , After a while it became redundant and a bit irritating too with passing time. He was under radar all the time. Now with Swara in his life all he wanted was her ..

Swara got the jist. It did bother her initially ..but not much for she knew they are special for each other.She nodded in Negative and Sanskaar felt relieved.

"Woh ... Aaj tumne jo gaana gaaya ..woh ..It's for .." She paused . It was for her but didn't want to blurt it like she did it for poetry .She wanted to hear him say.

Sanskaar smiled and rose on his feet ..Swara stood along with him, " Kaha na ..ek special ladki ke liye hain ..Meri sapno ki rani." He gently led her to the center of room " aur jisko main bahut pasand karta hoon."He stepped back holding her hand and spun her round.Swara smiled . Another dance and he's playing with words again."Kya main usse jaanti hoon? Your someone special?" Swara joined his game as they moved along in slow steps .. a waltz

"Bahut ache se .." He told and Her smiled widened ..a few more twirls and she was nestled into his arms .. close to him.They eyed each other and smiled .His hand lowered on her back drawing her in. She didn't resist .It was almost like an embrace

"Is she beautiful?"she asked as he turned her around ,held from back

"Very ..much.."His hands wrapped around her.

"Suna hai usse gussa bahut jaldi aata hain." She asked hiding her smile. He had been victim of it quite a few times." Aur woh jab gussa karti hain aur bhi khoobsurat lagti hain..." he blew into her ear softly .. felt her tremble.

"Aur?" she whispered losing herself in his embrace.

"Thoda nak chadhi hain ..aur paagal bhi."Sanskaar giggled as Swara spun around with a pout. " Jab woh gussa karti hain uska naak laal hojaati hain." he stroked her nose teasingly.

" Mere naak laal nahi hoti aur main nak chadhi nahi hoon.." Swara threw him a mock glare and stepped back .But next minute he grabbed her back into his arms. This time he held her very close." Jab jaanti ho tho poochthi kyu ho?"He whispered dipping her and  breathed into her neck .The tip of his nose grazed her neck .Her fragrance, he always found it intoxicating.His lips nuzzled her gently.And She quivered gasping melting into him wherever he touched her."It was for you.You know it, don't you ?" He moved up and gazed into her heavy eyes ..feeling equally heady.

And In one jerk she was back on her feet ..her head swimming with sensations.They stood in silence feeling each other's closeness as their bodies pressed into one.Her hands twined around his neck, his around her waist.They moved together like they were enchanted in slow steps ,in perfect sync to rhythm of their beating hearts.It felt so wonderful , she could be happy for rest of her life just being held by him.

After a while .. Swara felt the need to address something.Sanskaar already went his way out for her to impress her. He didn't have to . He didn't have a need to , take so much trouble for her.

"You already have done so much...pehle poetry ..phir roses ..songs aur ab ye .. ..phir ...You don't have to Sanskaar .. ..you .."

"What If I want to Swara?" His voice turned deep and low

That had her tongue tied "Kyu?" was all she managed to ask trying find her voice back.He didn't answer ..and wait seemed long ..really long.Then he did.

"I have been asking same question everyday. I guess I figured out at last."

She waited ..and sighed as his palm brushed across her cheek." Wanna know?" She nodded feeling breathless.

"I am falling for you Swara ..hard and fast. And I am scared I will be left alone on this road. "His thumb moved over his cheek in circles..in soft gentle strokes."I want you to fall for me and ... walk along with me .He pulled her close , his eyes boring into hers ."I want to be the one to hold your hand, make you smile, share a chocolate with you , dance with you, read you poetry ...sing songs for you ...and many more.I want to be one to sweep you off your feet .I want to be the one for you, whom you dreamt of .And I will do whatever takes to be that one.Will you let me be ..?" He finished with a question.

.And She didn't have words .None. He said everything and was everything she ever thought of .. dreamt of ..the one for her.Moved ,she leaned forward ..he did too. Their foreheads pressed together .

"You really shouldn't make such statements ..I might end up asking for moon and stars ."She whispered faintly.

"Why don't you ask and see. I might get them for you ." He whispered back feeling his breath mingle with hers

Swara drew back .His eyes told her. He would. This time she didn't resist and gave into her urge.Her fingertips brushed his hair softly .Sanskaar closed his eyes at the feel of them... and sighed softly as her fingers moved in gentle strokes over his cheeks. When he opened his eyes he saw something in her eyes he couldn't comprehend which left him breathless .Not saying a word Swara slowly rose on her feet and kissed his cheek lightly .His lips brushed her forehead , her eyes closed with a gentle sigh. She leaned on his chest feeling the warmth of his hands embracing her .

They swayed together ..for long.

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Two pairs of eyes watched them from behind closed doors ..One burning with rage ..other one amused.Sanskaar's song had been talk of her class ..and Kavita rushed to Music wing And what met her sight was 'Love birds' oblivious of world around them. Then Sahil joined her.

"What's so amusing ?"Kavita turned to Sahil fuming. His smile fueled her anger further.

"That finally a girl turned out to be Sanskaar's Achilles heel."Sahil replied even more amused. "Hit her , He's gonna bleed " Finally , He added inwardly.

"I will not spare her .." Kavita eyes spewed venom at Swara.

"And you think he's gonna sit and watch. Touch her, he will rip you apart." Sahil threw a warning.

"Looks like you have quite a good experience getting ripped off in his hands." Kavita mocked him.

"Watch your words Kavita..."Sahil shot back , grinned wickedly next minute " You better be nice to me sweet heart. I might get you Sanskaar."

"You have a plan?" Kavita asked alert and Sahil nodded. They walked off.

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After 1 day ...

Lying on her bed Swara gazed up at  ceiling glowing with sparkling stars and Moon .It looked like the roof had been torn off ,whole stars are shining down upon her and she could hold them right in her palm. They might just be  a dark glowing stickers ..but it left her enthralled.

That day evening when she walked into baadi after college, Dadi in her usual curt voice told about some electricity problem....It was fuse of her portion that blew off . Hence she used the second set of keys to let the electrician in to fix it up . Swara simply nodded and walked in. It was not until..she turned off lights ..she found herself standing under glow of thousands tiny little sparkles gazing back at her and a moon peeking from behind.

"You really shouldn't make such statements \ ..I might end up asking for moon and stars ."She whispered faintly.

"Why don't you ask and see.I might get them for you." He whispered back feeling her breath.

Those words came rushing back .And she knew it was him ... Swara had no clue how he managed to goof up Dadi but she had her answer soon. Swara almost laughed out at pic he had sent her in whatsapp. He looked so cute with beard and moustache .. and the caption read "your electrician" ..and his assistant. It was Laksh.

  God! He's crazy!

Now leaning back on bed..  watching them filled her with a sense of joy. Her phone beeped.It's him.

Sweet dreams under stars . Dream about me.

Swara smiled ...

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They lay upon the grass watching the stars. Just two of them.The sky looked like blanket of stars spread in front of them. She turned to him. He had a soft smile and the dimple she always loved. He looked at her .They gazed at each other in silence.

"I thought you wanted to see stars and moon" He smiled and rose a little resting his head on elbow. She didn't want to ..not any more. Her fingers held his cheek." You" She said gazing into his eyes deeply. His leaned further till he could feel her lips, " All yours" he whispered and closed the distance between them. And they kissed under heat of thousand stars ..shining upon them

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