Next Day Diwali Evening

Both the families spent their day in Diwali preparations. Sharma house is decorated with the toran (marigold garlands), new furniture covers and curtains, rangoli, string lights and clay oil lamps called Diyas. Girls helped their mother in cleaning the house and cooking the sweets whereas their father helped in arranging flower garlands and string lights.

In the evening, the whole family gets dressed to worship the goddess. As per the auspicious time, the prayer was done and crackers bursting sound can be heard from the outside. Piya is busy keeping the oil lamps in rooms for goodness and blessing. Her parents hear the doorbell ring. They get surprised when they open the door as they didn't expect to see that person.

Mr. Shekhawat, her father addresses the person in shock.

Namaste (hello) 

Aryansh greets them by pressing his palms vertically in front of his chest with a slight bow. He came to Piya's house to pick her up but her family thought that a driver would come to take her to the Shekhawat mansion.

They requested him to come inside. He carries the covers which were kept near the door earlier and enters the house.

Happy Diwali, Mr. & Mrs. Sharma

He gifts the wrapped sweet and dry fruit boxes to her parents who politely decline.

That's not needed Mr. Shekhawat, her father replies.

These are the Diwali sweets and it's our custom to give the sweets. Please accept them on behalf of the Shekhawat family and group. We respect and appreciate every employee of our group and this is a token of appreciation from our end.

Thank You

Her parents accept the sweets on his insistence. They are still wondering why he came to their house. It is very strange to see him come to their place at night to pick their daughter.

Please have some water and sweets, Piya's mother offers him which Aryansh gladly takes and appreciates her.

These are really good Mrs. Sharma. You have an amazing taste in your hand. Your family is lucky to have you

Mrs. Sharma gives him a big smile on his appreciation because no one in her family praised her efforts from the morning. She really likes this boy now. She doesn't have much idea about him but he came in her good books as he appreciated her cooking skills.

Aryansh is on a mission to impress her mother and father. He got some tips in the afternoon from the ladies of his house. They suggested a few do's and don'ts which he is following.

That's sweet of you, Beta (Child). Not everyone recognizes the efforts

She replied making Aryansh smile and her husband scowling. Her father doesn't like him now for behaving over sweetly with his wife.

Piya saw the whole interaction but her eyes struck him and his clothes. She never saw him in traditional clothes. Tonight he wore white embroidered Kurta and Pyjama raising her heart beats. She stood and dreamily stared at him till her sister came and nudged her

Hello Mr. Shekhawat

Aryansh turns his face to greet Siya but his eyes are on his Jaana. She's wearing the Saree in his favorite color, Red. He never saw her in a Saree till now. His heart beasts raise on seeing her attire.

They both came out of their moment when Siya coughs whereas her parents are busy in talking with each other on the importance of appreciation.

Hello Sir (Her eyes and hearts call, Baby)

Hi Miss. Sharma (His heart screams Jaana)

Mr and Mrs. Sharma, I wanted to..

Aryansh turns towards her parents and sees both of them in deep discussion. He coughs and once he gets the attention, he starts speaking but before he can say anything further Piya sends Siya to keep the gifts in the kitchen.

Aryansh understood why Piya sent Siya and gave her a small smile saying thanks.

I personally came here to apologize for my last behavior especially to you Mr. Sharma. Last time, the situation was not good and I might have crossed the line in anger with you and your daughter.

Her parents especially her father now understood why he came to collect their daughter. Mr. Sharma never expected him to come and apologize. Why would he need to do that? His family is one of the richest families in the country and seeing such a man asking for an apology baffles him.

That's not needed Mr. Shekhawat, we understood the situation and we are happy that your father is well now, her father replies.

Please Aryansh would be fine. Mr. Shekhawat is reserved for my father and I haven't reached that age yet.

He lightens the atmosphere with his wit but Piya who was listening to the conversation felt jealous. How he used to make her call Mr. Shekhawat never gave his precious smile which he was giving to her parents.

We need to leave now otherwise we'll get late, Aryansh tells her family.

Yeah, sure, please take care, her parents reply and her mother hands him the sweets in return.

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In the car

What happened Jaana, why are you silent now?

They started from her home and Aryansh noticed her unusually silent behavior  which he is not liking. Piya is still in her thoughts about his smile to her parents. The smile was more welcoming and pleasant as if he cracked the most important deal of his life.

Why don't you give me the smile which you gave to my parents

What

Aryansh stops the car and looks at her in confusion. Later, he realizes that she's jealous and chuckles. Seeing his laugh, she turns her face and sees out of the window. He pulls her forearm and before she can open her mouth to speak, he claims her lips. He removes her jealousy with his kiss and says,

I'm ready to give myself to you Jaana tonight then what's special about Smile

She blushes on his words and stares at her fingers. He leans and whispers in her ear, I'm yearning to indulge myself in you, love. She looks in his eyes and kisses his lips to answer the question. He smiles and pecks her forehead before starts driving. 

After some time,

Jaanna

Yesss

You look like an angel but

Thank you, but what?

Please don't come in front of an ox because it would be very hard to run in a Saree

Ouchhhhhhhh, sorry

When he calls her an angel, she gets happy but the next moment, he makes fun of her. She pinches his arm which makes him shout in pain. 

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Piya greets every member of his family and wishes them a very Happy Diwali. They were waiting for Aryansh and her to start the prayers. All the couples sit together even Atharv. He is with his phone which his mother put beside him as he is always stuck in his mobile. Later, Junaid joined them in celebrations.

Aryansh is keeping a strict eye on Piya because he remembers her words, how she doesn't get along with the crackers. In spite of his monitoring, Piya gets closer to a cracker which would have been dangerous.

 Aryansh immediately pulls her back and from then he's keeping her with him. No more crackers bursting for her though she is begging him to give her a chance.

Baby please, one time

No

Aryansh strictly says No as he doesn't want any risk. He got afraid for a second and doesn't want to experience the same feeling.

Please Baby

No

I'll not stop you tonight

She thought this option could make him agree but he just gives her a look and takes her further back.

Shameless, this is how you plan to blackmail me, whisper in her ears

Haww, when you say then it's okay and when I say then shameless. Huhh! Don't you dare to come near me tonight.

She hits on his foot and comes inside the mansion to sit with his parents. They talk about how the festival was celebrated in her home. Later, everyone had dinner and gathered for Aryansh's birthday cake cutting. The moment clock strikes 12, everyone shouted

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARYANSH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BHAI

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHILD (BETA)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDSON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTIE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR

On the last wish, everyone sees the owner and laughs whereas Aryansh narrows his eyes which tells, you will get the punishment for that Jaana.

His Jaana shows her tongue to him. He cut the cake and later his family asked Piya to stay at night and she thought to tease him but Aryansh interrupted and told that he would have to take her back home whereas her family is informed that Piya and her team would be staying in the guest houses.

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Aryansh and Piya reach the pent house which is decorated with the fairy lights. Scented candles are still lighting in the house. Their smell is addictive and relaxing at the same time. 

Aryansh takes her to the couch which is beside the glass door of the balcony. She settled in his lap and he embraced her petite figure in his arms facing her.

Happy Diwali Jaana....

Happy Diwali and Happy Birthday Aryansh,

Piya kisses his lips. They share their moments of joy and celebration. She kisses his forehead and lays her head on his shoulder. Her arms wrap around his stomach. She confesses her feelings

I love you so much Baby. I missed you so much. I used to cry at night remembering us. I tried calling you but you never picked up the phone once. You are very bad, Baby. I wonder what would have happened if Siya didn't tell you the truth.

Hmm, we would have broken up for some time. Then I would kidnap you on your marriage day by threatening your family and getting married to you. I would have tortured you, kissed you and devoured you every night, while caressing her hair and back.

She raised her head and saw him with shock, Nothing such would have happened.

Piya is electrocuted by his words. Aryansh surely would have done such a thing if he didn't get to know the truth. He could not be standing idle seeing her going away from his life. His anger is at one side but moving on is never the option.

I wouldn't be married to you, huhh!! she teases him but he doesn't find it funny.

Then whom did you marry?

No one baby, she decides not to tease him further seeing his blazing eyes.

Aryansh holds on her tightens whereas Piya unbuttons his kurta and places a kiss on his heart.

Jaana.........

He cups her face and merges their foreheads

I missed you so much Piya. It was hard, very hard for me to be away from you. I had no idea till when I would have been able to stay away from you. I love you Piya, freaking so much. You have no idea what I can do to have you in my life. 

Babbyyy, she whispers. He looks in her eyes and asks

Jaana,  I want you very very badly. I want to forget everything except each other. You are only mine to love. Are you ready for us? If you have a second thought then please tell me, we can wait till marriage.

Ary..ya..nshh, y..ess baby

Her one sentence evokes the deepest desires in them. He lifts her in his arms and takes her to their room

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