Ayesha: so neil what do you do then

Neil: well I'm a yuvraj and also have many clubs opened up in this city

Ayesha watched the way avni smiled at neil

Ayesha: ahh I see well it's so good to know that despite been a yuvraj you are able to handle  something like that too..she said looking at avni and then looked at neil smiling

The smile from avni face lessened a little

Neil moved his gaze on avni to see her looking lost...he frowned for a sec and then realised as to y the smile lessened from her face

Ayesha: thankfully you are allowed to do business otherwise people make responsibilities  there everything where they have to forget things that they loved or wanted to do....unfortunately just like avni did

Avni gulped... today seriously was not her day

Neil turned to look at ayesha with a serious face while Vijay frowned

Neil: even if avni did chose her responsibilites doesnt mean she doesnt care about anything else.... sometimes situation puts us into a spot where we have to choose one and that is what my princess did...nobody can understand what and how she must have felt expect her while making that decision and it's not like its the end...time heals everything and we will try to make sure it does  right princess he said making her look at him

Avni didnt know what to say... ayesha words kept ringing in her head be it in the balcony and what she said right now

Ayesha: everyone has their own thoughts I shared mine and I also told avni what i felt..anyways it was indeed nice to meet you... hope to see you soon bye...bye avni she said placing a hand on avni arm who forced a smile

Once ayesha left neil gestured vijay who understood and left

Neil: princess he said cupping her face making her look at him

Avni: I dont know..i dont know how to react was all she said before neil pulled her towards him and hugged her

Avni closed her eyes...Neil's embrace gave her comfort and peace but it wasnt able to stop the question that had started  running in her head as to y her only

Neil: please dont think about all of this princess...I promise you i will do my level best to try and convince the family and see what they say...I just dont want you to stress yourself out he said

Avni listened to neil as she stayed in his embrace
However getting no response from her neil cupped her cheeks and moved her face away from his chest

Neil: just dont let miss ayesha words get into your head...please trust me

Avni: I trust you Neil but like I said I dont want to get my Hope's too high

Neil: I know princess... I dont want you to be hurt but also I cant see you like this..your happiness matters and if you are not truely happy then I'll do any damn thing to get that happiness

Avni slowly smiled

Avni: you said it ...that is enough for me  .just dont do or say anything in anger please

Neil: I wont...I'm not saying avoiding this matter for now but all I want you to do is not stress yourself by thinking about this....I will do my level best to convince dadi and the rest

Avni: I wont she said squeezing his hand

Neil: come let's go somewhere?

Avni: where?

Neil: just come..you will know

Avni: but what about vijay bhai as he wanted help

Neil: dont worry about that come he said taking her with him  while he messaged someone

As they reached outside they saw vijay sitting on the couch

Neil: Vijay banna I'm taking princess with me ..and I have messaged my assistant who will come and help you ok

Vijay: thank you Neil banna

Avni: vijay bhai you sure ?

Vijay: just go avni...I'm 110% sure

Neil: bye vijay banna he said

Vijay: bye and dont be too naughty he said teasingly making avni close her eyes as she walked out of the palace

Avni: neil will you tell me where are we going ? She asked  once seated in the car

Neil: on a date he said smiling as he drove out of the mansion

Avni: date? Like this she asked showing her attire where she she wearing a hoodie and jeans  on

Neil: since when did you start caring about your attire ?  Not that it's a bad thing but I'm sure the girl i know really doesnt care what she is wearing

Avni: that's exactly me yuvraj sa but you see if I was looking decent enough I wouldn't have said anything

Neil: what's wrong with what you are wearing?...you look pretty in anything princess...and we wont be going to any fancy place

Avni: then I have nothing to worry about she said relaxing in her seat while neil smiled 

Avni opened the window as she looked outside...she was enjoying the fresh air as if feeling free from staying indoors.

Avni: have you ever had pani puri on stalls?

Neil: not really y ?

Avni: can we have some? You will love it

Neil: princess what if you fall I'll?

Avni: I wont... i had it when i was young and that also when you had gone to abroad and not only me even juhi and riya have

Neil: princess I....he couldn't complete

Avni: please please please...usually people impress their date and take them to their favourite place but here you dont even want me to have some yummy delicious mouth water pani puri...how cruel of you she said crossing her arms

Neil: excuse me? I'm cruel?...if you want i can bring thousand of pani puri stalls in front of you

Avni: not excused and yes you are cruel...besides I just want to go to one pani puri stall not thousands understand

Neil: ok ok fine ...I'll take you to one...let me see if I can find any nearby location

Avni: keep driving straight and after 5 minutes turn right there will be a pani puri stall

Neil: how did you know that? He asked raising his eyebrows

Avni: because I have eaten before and today you will also try some without any drama

Neil: as you say princess he said with a small smile

Avni: dont you get tired of calling me princess? I mean I have such a lovely name

Neil: well you have been my princess ever since I found out about our rokha and you will always continue to be

Avni: awwww yuvraj neil khanna she said

After 5 minutes they reached to the pani puri stall

Neil: princess it's kind of busy here and us between two many people wont be safe

Avni: we will be fine come she said covering her head with her hoodie

Neil: someone wants to disguise themselves

Avni: we have to she said smirking...neil put on his sunglasses...taking a cap from the back seat he put it on his head

As they both got out the car neil gestured his guards to stand where they were

Holding Neil's hand avni took neil towards the pani puri stall..the man greeted them silently seeing avni as he was told by the royals years back not to mention nearby that they are royals

Avni told the man to make some pani puri for them

Neil watched avni in amusement as the way she was enjoying her pani puri

Avni: come on try it she said to neil..

Neil hesitated for a second but then placed the pani puri in his mouth..as he slowly started to chew his eyes widened slightly as he looked at avni who raised her eyebrows

Avni: how is it?

Neil: amazing...I didn't know it was going to taste like this

Avni: never doubt me she said with a trumpet smile as she placed another one in her mouth followed by neil

After having about god knows how many pani puri and feeding each other in between neil paid the man telling him to keep the change and moved away from there with avni

Neil: so where else princess

Avni: I dont know I mean you was going to take me somewhere right

Neil: well yes...it was a restaurant but I dont mind going to the places that makes you happy

Avni: are you sure? I mean I dont mind

Neil: i wont...seeing you enjoy makes me enjoy too

Avni: dont say it just for my sake neil

Neil; I'm not..I really mean it

Before avni could respond one of the guards came to neil

Guard: sorry to disturb yuvraj sa but I just got to know that some reporters are on the way here...so it's best to leave before they gather up here

Neil nodded taking avni hands and moved towards their car

As neil started to drive he suddenly recieved a call from his PA and placed it on loud speaker answring things his PA was saying 

Neil: I'm busy..we will talk later...dont worry about the presentation...yup...ok start it and then send it to me he said and cut the call

Avni: you had work? And you are spending time with me

Neil was taken back for a sec

Neil: its not important dont worry princess

Avni: if it wasn't important your PA wouldnt have called

Neil: dont worry princess we work everyday but rarely find moments like this and I wanted to spend time with you

Avni: but then what about work? Neil I appreciate you wanting to spend time with me but also work is important for you...and I dont want you to have too much load later on

Neil: dont worry I wont now tell me where do you want to go next he asked

Avni thought for a second and then answered

Avni: I want to have ice cream but not at any parlour

Neil: then?

Avni: unlock your phone she said

Neil: y?

Avni: just do as I say

Neil looked at avni for a sec and took his phone as he unlocked it looking ahead at the same time..he then gave avni the phone who happily took it from me who then messaged someome

Neil: what are you doing princess?

Avni: sorting stuff out for next destination

Neil: and where is that he asked looking at her for a second seen her looking at his phone curiously and looked back on the road  but when he heard a notification tone on his phone he looked at her and  saw a smile immediately pop up

Avni: done she said

Neil: princess I'm asking you something

Avni: to your office yuvraj sa she said

Neil immediately stopped the car as he looked at har

Avni: what??? Did I say something hard to understand

Neil: y office though

Avni: because you can do two things at the same time one will be our ice cream time and also you can do your work

Neil: princess I told you work can happen after for now....avni placed a finger on his lips silencing him completely

Avni: you say you find happiness in my happiness right...then let me tell your that I enjoy time with you anywhere because what matters is that you are with me not the place understood now

Neil looked at avni for a second and kissed her finger which was still on his lips making her smile

Neil: as you say he said and started the car again and headed towards his office

Once reaching to his office the guards opened the door for avneil

Neil forwarded his hand as he walked towards avni which she gladly took and both headed inside

The staff greeted them while neil nodded at them with a serious face...avni gave her usual smile to them

As they reached to his cabin neil opened the door and was about to taie a step inside when he froze in his spot

Avni smiled as the decoration was done as per her instructions where a table covered in rose petals was set in the middle with two chairs on either side

Avni: neilll shall we go inside she said this time taking the lead as she walked ahead pulling him with her...she let go of his hand and forwarded a chair and gestured him to sit down

Neil: princess you sit down first

Avni: nope...you sit she said and held his elbow making him sit down and went and sat opposite him

Neil: for a sec this didnt feel like my cabin he said chuckling

Avni: and now

Neil: looking around yes it is my cabin but its sweet that you got the staff to set up a small table in the middle he said

He then moved his chair closer to her

Neil: now it feels perfect he said answering her surprise look

Taking her hand in his he caressed the back of it making her smile with the warmth he was spreading in her

Suddenly there was knock on the door

Avni: come in she said on behalf of neil and within sec the door opened where two staff walked in with two large bowl of ice cream

While neil got his chocolate Brownie...avni got a mix of chocolate and strawberry
Once the staff left both started with their ice creams

Avni: yummy she said licking her lips as she eyed her ice cream
Letting go of Neil's hand she rubbed her hand together as she picked up her spoon and started to have spoonful of her ice cream

Neil: now I'm getting jealous he said having small spoons of ice cream

Avni: and y is that she said busy eating her ice cream

Neil: because you are giving all your attention to this ice cream he said

Avni looked at neil and burst out laughing

Avni: kuch bhi haan

Neil: I mean it

Avni: well I think you get enough of my attention while ice cream doesn't so you will have to deal with it...now come on eat your ice cream she said cutely spreading some on the side of her lips

Neil took few big spoonful of ice cream while avni was enjoying it slowly

Noticing some ice cream still on the corner of her lips neil got up as he leaned closer to her wheras avni hadnt noticed yet as all her attention was on her ice cream

Suddenly the spoon from her hand just slipped when neil licked the corner of her lips...moving her gaze towards him she saw him lick his lips and again he placed a kiss on the same area.

Avni: what...what are you doing she said trying to sound normal only she knew how her heart beats 10 times faster whenever neil gets close to her

Neil: just trying to add romantic moments to our date is that a problem?

Avni: hows your ice cream she asked not answering his question

Neil: y dont you taste it yourself and see he said scooping some ice cream on to his spoon and moved it near her lips

Avni looked at neil for a second who gestured her to try it

Placing the food in the mouth she tried it

avni: you know I never tried chocolate brownie ice cream but I actually like it

Neil: evan my taste is not bad princess he said rubbing his thumb on her cheeks

Suddenly there was knock....neil this time told the person to come in and saw his PA coming with few files and a laptop

Neil: what else did you plan now he asked

Avni: its your work time now.

Neil: if I work wont you get bored

Avni: not at all dont worry about me she said

PA: yuvrani sa here is your magazine that you wanted

Avni: thank you she said politely and showed neil

Neil: please get this table cleared he said to his PA who went to call some staff

Avni: I love how you spend time with me but at the same time I would prefer you to concentrate on your work too...besides now I have my magazine and phone so there is no chance of getting bored

Neil: thank you for understanding and never taking anything in the wrong way... always continue been like this he said cupping her face

Avni: I will she said pecking his lips making neil smile giving him a quick hug

Once everything was cleared from the cabin neil  sat on his chair while his PA sat opposite him

Avni was reading her magazine when she looked up to see neil  busy typing something on his laptop while also instructing his PA at the same time

A smile came onto her face seen how he was so into his work...she saw Nelil look up at her where he raised his eyebrows while she shook her face and saw how he got back into doing his work...who would think this is the same yuvraj neil khanna that loves to annoy and flirt with her is now working seriously without any sign of naughtiness on his face

She smiled looking down and got back to reading her magazine

After a good 3 hour neil told his PA to get the things done which he told

as his PA was about to love he noticed avni sleeping...smiling he looked at neil to see him saving the documents and left the cabin closing the door behind him

Neil: sorry princess that was lon...he stopped speaking as he looked towards the couch to seee avni sleeping peacefully with the magazine laying on her chest

A small smile came onto his face

Getting up he walked towards avni and sat next to her on the couch

Neil: princess he said in a low voice but there was no response

He moved his hands up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear making her fidget slightly to the touch, due to that a small smile came onto his face

Neil: wake up princess he whispered in her ears

Avni: hmmm he said drowsily

The smile on neils face widened...leaning forward he placed a soft gentle kiss on her lips and stayed like that

Avni frowned in her sleep and slowly opened her eyes finding herself staring into a pair of eyes so close to her

Avni: nei...she was about to speak when she felt her lips against his

Without waiting for any response neil captured her lips in his...he slowly moved his lips against her soft ones which didnt move at all...moving his one hand on her waist he pulled her up in a swift motion making avni gasp

Avni felt her heart again beating 10 times faster as she was fully awake and aware of her surroundings...slowly she started to match to his pace with her hands going behind  his neck playing with his hair from the back
His lips then moved towards her jawline and then in the crook of her neck making avni tighten her hold onto his shirt collar not able to take the sweet torture that he gives her

Avni: stop she said breathing heavily as she pushed Neil's face away from her neck

Both breathing heavily..neil caressed her lips and rested his forehead against avni, both had their eyes closed while avni still stay rooted on his lap

After what seemed liked ages their breathing was slowly back to normal.

Avni: I didnt know I would be woken up just the way the sleeping beauty was woken up she said

Neil smiled as he caressed her waist faintly

Neil: you was looking no less than a sleeping beauty and if I hard the honours to wake you up with a kiss y would I miss the chance

Avni: yup that is true rarely everyone gets a chance like this teasingly

Neil: and nobody else will apart from me he said  with a hint of protectivness and possessiveness eflecting in his tone

Avni: hmm well what can we do after all I chose the decision to be with you

Neil: and you should be proud of that after all you have the great yuvraj  neil Khanna your soon to be husband...not everyone is lucky

Avni: here we.go again with the self praising she mumbled rested her forehead on his shoulder making neil laugh out

Around 6pm neil stopped the car at the metha palace

Avni: wont you come in

Neil: not now...I'll see you tommrow at the party ok

Avni: ok she said and nodded

As avni entered she bumped into ayesha

Ayesha: hey avni...I thought I wont see you today at all since you disappeared out of the blue

Avni: actually me and neil went out so didnt realise when time went...um I'll go and freshen up she said giving a smile to ayesha and left

Ayesha: spend as much as time you want avni because you never knows what happens...

After dinner avni was in her room when she realised something

Avni: tomorrow is valentine day and I havent even got neil anything...what shall I get him though? I mean this guy literally has everything...clothes wont be good at all...perfumes seems decent but that could be my last back up..think avni think she said and started to look online when she saw a collection of watches with the latest watch that came out few days ago

Avni: I have noticed neil wearing different watches now and then..but what if he has this one ?

She was thinking when she decided to call juhi who didnt answer and then called shweta

Shweta: hello avni heta how are you

Avni: I'm good shweta ma what about you

Shweta: all good beta...what happened is everything ok?

Avni: actually I need a favour from you

Shweta: ofcourse tell me what can I do to help you

Avni: actually since tomorrow is valinitine I wanted to give Neil something and I saw this new watch that came out few days ago is it ok if you find out some way if neil has that or not

Shweta: I see...ok give me two minutes I'll go and see his watch collection if its not there that means he hasnt got it yet

Avni:  can you check without neil not knowing...as I want to suprise him

Shweta: ok...in few minutes he will go and play chess with his dad so I'll check then and message you but before that send me a picture so that I know

Avni: thank you so much I'll send you the picture and will wait for your message...bye

Shweta: bye beta she said

Avni looked at the watch on her laptop after few minutes she saw shwetas message saying neil hasn't  got the new watch yet

Avni was happy and quickly reserved the watch so that she can collect it the next day

Laying on her bed she smiled recalling her and neils time...loving those sweet moments she closed her eyes to fall into a peaceful sleep

The next day after breakfast

avni and riya left together with two guards since avni informed her plan of getting something for neil riya also joined saying she can get something for ali...

After.getting their gifts riya and avni went to the the cafe and then riya took avni to the parlour with of course avni denying till they didnt reach inside

Once they were done at the spa avni and riya headed back home so that they can try on their party wear that their designer had sent

Avni was about to go and change when she heard ayesha speaking to someome on the phone

Ayesha: congrats to your daughter for achieving her dreams..its literally great to know how you all helped her achieve it...now she can live her dreams with open eyes

Avni who heard this went back to her old days where she also once was preparing for her dreams and was close to it

Holding her dress tightly she took a deep breath and walked over to the washroom and closed the door

Ayesha who heard the door close looked inside avni room since the door was open and saw no sign of her...smirking she looked at her switched off phone and also left to get ready

It was 5 in the evening while everyone was getting ready for the valinitine party

vijay had gotten ready early and was back to checking if all the arrangements were in place

Ayesha was putting on her jewellery when she got a call from one of the men who was waiting outside

Ayesha: the party will start in 10 minutes...dont forget to bring the invitation card that I gave you for the party ...take it from there and dont look suspicious understood

Man: yes

Ayesha: good and make sure when you have done your work dont look suspicious

Man: dont worry I will make sure of that he said

Ayesha: you better she said and cut the call

Ayesha ended the call and smirked Evily

Meanwhile in avni room

Avni came out wearing her party dress and walked towards her dressing table to brush her hair when her eyes landed on a frame that had hers and neils picture with *forever and always* written...she stopped brushing her hair and picked up her frame recalling ayesha and  Neil's words

(Flashback

Ayesha: thankfully you are allowed to do business otherwise people make responsibilities  there everything where they have to forget things that they loved or wanted to do....unfortunately just like avni did

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Neil: I know princess... I dont want you to be hurt but also I cant see you like this..your happiness matters and if you are not truely happy then I'll do any damn thing to get that happiness

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Ayesha: congrats to your daughter for achieving her dreams..its literally great to know how you all helped her achieve it...now she can live her dreams with open eyes

Flashback ends

Avni placed the frame down

Avni: no...I shouldn't be thinking about all of this...neil made me feel better yesterday and by thinking about all of this it will just sour my mood.... been a yuvrani is not a bad thing...if I am meant to fulfil my dream then it will happen... talking about this to others will just make things complicated ...everyone is happy...if i hadn't cleaned my room up then I wouldn't have recalled all of that...this time will pass too....the main thing is that this is mine and Neil's first valentines together and I dont want to spoil it in any way...come on avni get ready as the party will start soon

10 mins later the khanna family arrived at the metha palace

Avni was brining sia down

As sia was having lower back pain avni made her sit down on the chair making sure there was a cushion kept on the back

at that time the khanna family entered

Prakash: wow looks like my friend is not ready yet he said looking around

Hearing prakash voice avni and sia turned to look towards the entrance seen the khanna family

Sia: hello uncle, hello shweta aunty, namaste bebe she said about to get up when she was stopped by shweta

Shweta: beta stay seated ok she said moving towards sia and put a kala tika behind her ear

As avni moved to hug the khanna family her eyes moved behind them but there was no sign of neil or juhi

Avni:  shweta maa where is juhi?

Bebe: avni beta are you really asking about juhi or you want to know where neil is she said with a teasing  smile 

Avni felt her cheeks heat up hearing what bebe said

Avni: no no its nothing like that..ite just that...that she is not with you that is y I asked she said tucking her hair behind her ears

Shweta: well even neil isnt with us she said playfully

Avni :where are they she said trying to show that their words are not effecting her

Prakash : beta they are on the way with vidyut  since his parents wont be able to make it they went to get him 

Avni nodded

Sia: y dont you all sit?...do you want something to drink

Prakash: no thank you sia but tell me where is my friend he is usually on time and even maaji isnt here

Avni: I would understand if maa and papa are late but dadi should be ready before all of us...I'll go and see she said and was about to go when prakash spoke

Prakash: wait you dont worry I'll go and see he said and was about to head up when he saw neela , ashish and dayawanti coming down

Bebe: lo here they come she said

Ashish: when did you all come he said

Prakash: just few minutes ago but tell me what took you all so long

Neela and dayawanti looked at each other

Ashish: come let's go and stand over there and talk...as guest will slowly start to come he said to which the khanna family nodded

Vijay: phew this last min prepes I tell you is too much he said wiping his invisible sweat making avni and sia chuckle

Avni: dont worry too much everything is perfectly fine and now look even guest have slowly started to arrive  she said

Vijay: great...time to be a perfect host...by the way sia jiji is jiju sa coming

Sia: haan he did say he is on the way

Vijay: is your back pain still bad?

Sia: not really I'll be fine soon

Vijay: ok but dont stress yourself out take proper rest your health is important

Sia: haan baba I'm hearing this from everyone

Avni chuckled

Avni: soon to be mother is complaining like a child

Sia: one day when you will know my plight when you yourself become pregnant

Avni: jijiiiiiiiiii

Vijay: what jiji... sia jiji is right besides

Avni: I'm not even married yet and you are talking about me being pregnant

Vijay: well we cant blame it after all neil banna cant keep his hand of you think what will happene once you get married

Avnis eyes widened

Avni: that is not trueee she said able to feel her cheeks turning red and felt herself cursing neil in the head

Vijay: a fact will never change and we all have seen how neil banna is around you

Avni: y dont you marry him since you always find ways to talk about him she said trying to take the topic away from her

Vijay: getting jealous avni darling?

Avni: y would I? Besides guest have started to come so you might as well attend them

Vijay: oh gosh guest...avni you are always a distraction for me  and i wonder what is taking aman so long to get ready he said rushing towards the main door

Avni: phew that was close she said earning a laugh from sia

Suddenly seema came and said riya wanted her help

Avni: Jiji I'll be back she said and headed up to riya room

Riya: avni di thank god you are here she said

Avni: what happend though

Riya: my hair....I'm just not able to do anything with it she said slumping down on the chair

Avni: come here let's see what we can do she said moving closer to riya and started to sort her hair out

After 15 minutes avni finally succeed  and smiled

Avni: look in the mirror she said to which riya got up and instantly a smile came on to her face

Riya: this looks perfect...thank you avni di she said adoring her hairstyle in the mirror which went with her look

Avni: you're welcome and look I'm going down now you also come soon she said about to turn when riya spoke

Riya: di I wont be long just few more minutes and we can head down  together she said

Avni : okies she said and sat down

Meanwhile downstairs

aman finally came to help vijay welcome the guests

At that time ali came and hugged them both and enquired about riya where they told him she is still upstairs in her room and as they were talking while welcoming the guest at that   time neil came along with vidyut and juhi

Vijay: finally you guys are here he said

Juhi: y ? Dont tell me we are the last people to attend she said

Vijay: ofcourse not but you guys should have been the first people to attend he said as he collected their invitation card from them

Vidyut: well we are here now...by the way where is everyone he asked

Neil looked around as his eyes scanned for one person who was nowhere to be seen

Aman: our family is in the corner there chit chatting, sia jiji is with daksh jiju and avni di is with riya di upstairs

Juhi: let me guess riya is still not ready

Vijay: well I guess we all know that somewhere what say ali he said winking at him who gave a boyish smile

Vidyut: well look here comes the girls he said to which all turned towards the stairs to see avni and riya walking down

Neil eyes moved from top to bottom seem avni in that party dress...he slightly tilted his head to see how she was engrossed talking to riya

As both avni and riya reached on the bottom of the stairs juhi reached to them surprising them for a sec seeing  her appear out of the blue..giving a hug to both of them

Avni eyes moved towards the main entrance where she spotted neil standing with the boys while his gaze lingered on her...she raised her eyebrows with a hint of smile wheras neil copied her making the smile on her lips spread and look down

Riya: di y are you smiling? Did we miss something she asked making avni look at her for a sec

Avni: um no nothing...I just recalled something she said

Juhi: something or someone ...who is most probably still looking in this direction she said gesturing behind her

Riya: ohhhh that is y you are smiling from ear to ear she said teasingly

Avni: nooo it's nothing like that she said

Juhi: then please tell us she said making avni smack her on the arm playfully

Meanwhile ayesha was watching the royals from a corner when she saw one of her men enter the function who handed vijay the card

Ayesha smirked as she recalled how she took the invitation card from the study room the other day

Ayesha: tik tok..tik tok...let's see how long the royals happiness last for she said to herself as she sipped her drink

Aman: vijay bhai I think we should attend the party now

Vijay: you're right aman....he then called two of his staff and told them to stand near the door just incase if more people attend

Ali walked near riya and elbowed on her arm making her look at him to which he whispered she looks beautiful making her smile from ear to ear

Avni saw daksh with sia and decided to greet him...she excused herself from juhi

Avni: hey jiju she said making daksh turn towards her

Daksh: hey Sali sahiba he said smiling and gave her a side hug

Avni: finally you are here otherwise jiji was so lonely without you

Sia: is that so she said raising her eyebrows while avni winked at her

Daksh: I know how much your jiji was missing me as even my feelings  was the same too he said in a little dramitcial way making sia roll her eyes

Sia: hey neil she said moving to hug him while avni and daksh also turned

Daksh moved to neil and gave him a hug

Sia: looks like neil cant stay without his princess even for a sec

Avni looked at sia with mouth slightly open..she then looked at neil who smirked  looking down with hands in pockets and then saw him look at her

Avni: well he can because it's not like we live together unless if we meet up

Neil: well if it was in my hands then I would keep you with  me 24/7 he said

Avni: well that surely wont happen yuvraj sa

Neil: well when we get married then you will be with me princess

Avni lips parted and as she was about to say something daksh spoke

Daksh: love is on fire from both side he said looking at sia and winked at her as both looked at avneil

Sia: you both continue she said and gestured daksh, both moving away

Neil took a step closer to avni

Neil: you're looking beautiful he said as he moved  her hair away from her shoulder

Avni: you're looking good too she said trying to ignore the way his fingers brushed against her bare shoulder

Neil:  I thought you probably wont have time for me

Avni: and y do you feel that she asked raising her eyebrows

Neil walked behind her and whispered in her ears

Neil: because you are more interested in guests than me

Avni:  I only spoke to jiju she said trying not to giggle

Neil: daksh seems to be luckier than me...my poor heart  he said

Avni: ok stop now she said trying to stop her laugh making neil smile

Neil: you look beautiful like this princess

Avni: do you know y she said smiling

Neil: y ?

Avni: because today is our first valentine together

Neil smiled warmly and got hold of her hand kissing the back of it

Avni: I love you

Neil: i love you too princess

Suddenly they turned towards vijay who was welcoming everyone while the elders stopped speaking as they were discussing what had happened yesterday when avni had gone with ayesha

Vijay then told everyone that the can go on the dance floor with their partner and soon they will start some games

Neil: let's.go princess he said as slowly all started to move towards the dance floor

Neil one hand slide behind avni back as his other hand intertwined with hers...looking at her smiling at him he pulled her closer leaving no gap between them and slowly started to sway along with the music playing in the background

Avni felt a tingling feeling with the way Neil's thumb was caressing her lower back lightly but there was also a feeling of warmth seen the love in his eyes...the genuine smile that she sees when he is not flirting...she felt herself been twirled around few times and found herself again in Neil's arms with this time his both hands on her waist and her hands on his shoulders....their nose slightly touching

Avni felt her cheeks turn red with the way neil was staring at her..not moving his gaze away from her as they moved their feet in the same rhythm

As everyone was dancing neil moved his hands away from her waist while she was confused as to y neil stopped dancing

Grabbing her hand he smiled as he interiwned their fingers together

Neil: come he said pulling her with him as they got away from the crowd

Ayesha who saw them go was stopped by Vijay who asked her for a dance and she had no choice because without waiting for her response vijay took her to the dance floor

Avni: neil what happened y did you bring me hear she asked as they stood in a empty corridor

Neil: to give this he said taking a box out of his pocket and opened it

Avni eyes widened

Avni: this is such a beautiful pendant neil she said as she moved her fingers around it.

Neil: it will be more beautiful when you wear it princess

Avni: I will she said about to remove the pendant from the box when neil held her hand

Avni frowned

Neil: I'll make you wear it he said to which avni smiled

Neil took the neck piece out of the box and avni turned around as she moved her hair to the side

Neil placed the pendant around her neck and he clipped it up from the back

Avni who was adoring her gift stiffened when she felt neil caress her skin back and forth...she felt him place a small kiss on the back of her neck making her close her eyes for few seconds as she breathed heavily

Avni opened her eyes as she felt neil turn her around

Neil: now this pendant looks beautiful since you are wearing it he said to which avni hugged him

Avni: I will always keep this safe she said

Neil tucked a strand of hair behind her ears...he was at peace to see avni all smiling

Avni: let's go back before anyone notices us missing she said

Neil nodded and held her hand as they started to walk back where the rest were hand in hand...avni other hand was still adoring the neck piece when she stopped in her track as they were about to near where everyone were

Neil: what happened princess?

Avni: actually even I got something for you .. it's in my room...give me 2 mins I'll go and get it she she said

Neil: it's ok princess you can give it to me after...I'm in no rush.

Avni: I know you are not but I still want to give it to you...just wait here ok she said and left without waiting for Neil's response

Ayesha saw avni come back alone and saw her walk upstairs....she gestured the guy who nodded and moved away making sure to keep some distance

Avni was walking towards her room and the guy who was following her kept a safe distance...when he noticed a staff coming he pretended to talk on the phone and till then avni turned to the right disappearing out of his sight

Staff: sir you need anything ?

Guy: no I just needed to talk on the phone he said to which the staff nodded and left

The man walked in fast pace and reached towards the end to see plenty of doors wondering which room avni must have gone to..he slowly and carefully decide to search each room to find his target

Avni had reached  to her room and grabbed  hold of the gift she got for neil

Avni: hopefully neil will like this she thought to herself

Avni looked into the mirror she was happy neil didnt go for any glamour thing..she opened the box to see the gift she got him

Meanwhile as the person looked into 3 roomed he saw 2 more rooms left and was about to open avni room door when suddenly he heard footstep as he turned to his right he saw neil walking while busy looking at something on his phone ....without looking he quickly disappeared into a empty room which was besides avni

Neil suddenly stopped as if he felt   there was someome here...he looked around when suddenly he saw avni   open her door

Avni: neil what are you doing here...I told you I will be back soon

Neil: I know princess I just thought let me just see how long you will be before someome spots me standing near the corridors wondering y am I standing alone without my valinitine

Avni: nobody would have thought that anyways this is your gift she said handing him the gift

Neil took the gift from her

Avni: open it she said in low voice

Neil nodded...as he was about to open it he looked at avni who was waiting for his reaction...when he fully opened it he saw a branded watch which came out few days back

Avni; I know how you have a collection of watches and thanks to shweta ma help I got to know that you plan to get the latest one in few days so thought might as well gift you something

Neil: princess you didnt have to do this he said softly

Avni: I wanted to...this is our first valentines and I wanted to gift you something

Neil smiled as he noticed how avni had set the time already on the watch

Neil: wont you make me wear it he asked

Avni: you have a watch on neil

Neil: I know but since you got this for me I want to so now come on he said taking of his old watch and forwarded his hand

Avni smiled and placed The watch around his wrist

Neil: this will be my favourite watch from now on he said looking at the watch and then at avni whose smile widened

Neil: by the way when did you go and get this?

Avni: this morning..

Neil: how sweet princess  he said pulling her cheeks

Avni: I know...now shall we go down now

Neil: you're in a rush to go downstairs princess

Avni: haan because I want to enjoy this party with you... is there any problem

Neil: no problem at all come he said taking her hand in his

As they started to walk away the man slowly came out of the room hearing no talk  and saw the corridor empty

Ayesha who was smirking all this time saw avni and neil  walking down

Ayesha: when did this neil go upstairs?...no no no....no matter what today the royals night will not end on a good note not at all she thought to herself

Ayesha messaged the person telling what to do next and she will signal him
She saw him coming down and look at his messages to which he looked at her and nodded

Precrap: neil: princess how did this happen ? He said cupping her face with concern all over his face

Avni: some...someone hit me on the head.. and ran through that door....just few minutes ago she said as she squeezed her eyes shut due to the pain

Neela: who was it bacha

Avni: person had mask on she said holding her head in pain as it was bleeding slightly

Neil: chotiiii he said loudly

Juhi: I'm here she said coming with the first aid kit

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avni: y me dadi? Why did only I have to sacrifice my dream?

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Ayesha: sometimes words can create rift in any relation and it wont be long till the crack starts to get big

Neela: my family love and care for each other a lot ayesha and thats something you would never understand. Words can't describe to what  my family feel for each other and neither can it break my family

Ayesha laughed slightly

Ayesha: over confidence is not a good thing neela anyways it's your choice she said smirking and left

Hey everyone
Hope all is well

Here is chapter 58 for all those that were waiting

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Sonu