Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! That was the only word that ran through Sanyukta's mind for herself!

Sanyukta couldn't believe that how could she be such a puddle when it came to Randhir and his touch. The whole drive to college from the house was tiresome as all her mind did was replay their moment in kitchen.

Now she was in the college canteen and kept thinking what she should do next. Avoiding him was the best option she had but well lets be honest when some one lives with you in the same house and moreover in the room infront of you thinking of avoiding them was stupid. Ha! Again that word. She is totally stupid which made her wonder how she even made it to the dream team. She should even change her name to stupid. Man! Her brain has officially gone on a strike today... what all has she been thinking.

Sanyukta knew she liked him... a lot to be specific but she also knew that she wasn't ready for any relationship cause of her previous relationships and she also knew that she made a mistake earlier by making out with him even though knowing that he had a girlfriend. That was wrong! But now feeling such things was wrong at a whole new level. His girlfriend was right there in their house and she couldn't ruin her heart by breaking their relationship. She didn't want to be the intruder. She had always hated such people the home wreckers and now look at fate she was turning into one. God! Whats wrong with her heart! Why she couldn't stop loving him... why couldn't she loathe his touches. Somewhere she knew the reason but nope she wasn't going to acknowledge those feels.

Her thoughts were stopped by a voice.

"You know its bad to waste food and also to ignore people."

Sanyukta : Huh!! Rajveer... when did you come here?

Rajveer : I have been here sitting infront of you since past 15 minutes, trying to get your attention but since you were too busy with your thoughts so i made myself comfortable with your food.

Sanyukta : I am sorry... i was just thinking.

Rajveer : That was pretty obvious you know. But what was it about that got you so engrossed!?? What is going on in that pretty mind of yours??

Sanyukta : Nothing... just random stuff.

Rajveer : Hmm.. doesn't seem to me.. it felt like your lovely paradise is troubled.

Sanyukta : You are imagining stuff.

Rajveer : If you say so but know that if you have any problem i will always have your back like a true friend has and if i can't solve your problem i can surely be a good listener to them.

Sanyukta smiled hearing that cause the genuineness in his word could easily be seen. Now she knew that she had surely found a great friend in him.

Sanyukta : Anyways forget about this and tell me what have you finally planned? You are gonna go for it?

Rajveer : Umm.. about that... you know how difficult it is for me. I have never done that. Its all new for me. The things i feel... they are so different.... a good different but its like never before.

Sanyukta : I know what you are saying and that's why according to me you should go for it cause in the end it will be worth it.

Rajveer : I will surely do it a sooner or later... just want to make the things a bit smooth so that there is no denial.

Sanyukta : Well... that sounds great.

Sanyukta and Rajveer kept talking about random stuff when Kritika and Joy came by.

Joy : Hello guys! whats up??

Sanyukta : Nothing... just talking about random stuff... you tell us.. anything new to know about??

Kritika : Yeah.. we were just planning about tonight's plans... rethinking, scheduling and stuff you know so that we don't waste a lot of time you know.

Sanyukta : Oh.. you guys are going somewhere??

Joy : Oh god! Don't tell me forgot already!

Sanyukta : Forgot what?

Kritika : Tonight we are coming to your house...

Sanyukta : Wait! Did we schedule some meeting? Dream team meeting?? What is the topic?? Damn... how can i forget these things! Stupid me!

Rajveer : Hey!! Calm down! You don't need to get so much worked up!

Joy : Yes woman just chill down it's not about dream team!

Sanyukta : Oh! then what is it about?

Kritika : Well.. remember Ishika planned it for Randhir's birthday planning. We were planning to go out and for the same we are meeting today at your house.

Rajveer : Who is Ishika??

Joy : Randhir's girlfriend!

Rajveer : What!! He has a girlfriend... but i thought...

Rajveer stopped his words looking at Sanyukta who was looking down with a sad look morphing her face.

Rajveer (mumbled under his breath) : Now I know what the trouble in her paradise is!

Joy : Huh!?

Rajveer : Nothing.. so tell me where you all are going??

Kritika : Central Coast.

Rajveer : When??

Joy : This weekend!

Rajveer : Oh great! I will see you guys later... i have some work to do.

Joy : Cool.. bye!

Rajveer left leaving the trio behind. Kritika looked at Sanyukta and said "So yeah... about the trip..."

Sanyukta : Ya... can i not go... i have a lot of work to do on the weekend and to catch up with things so i think you all should go ahead with the plan and not include me in it.

Kritika : What work do you have?? Will you please enlighten me???

Sanyukta : Uhhh... I... i have these files that i need to complete and.. and then i have some of the dream team work...

Kritika : Done with the excuses?? Cause last thing i got to know is that even your bosses Aryan and Sanaya are coming to the trip so i dont think any major work at office awaits for you and don't give me Dream Team nonsense because last I know we don't have any major competition coming up our way so you surely dont have any major team work and on record even Vardhan Sir is not here.

Sanyukta : That is why i need to make sure everything is alright in his absence.

Joy : Sanyukta loosen up a bit and none of your excuses are going to work on us and you are coming with us and that's for sure.

Sanyukta : but...

Kritika : Shup up!! You are coming and taht is final now come we dont want to muss the lecture and miss the few attendances that we get.

Sanyukta kept mum and followed them towards the lectures but she knew her mind will be somewhere else rather in the teachings again!

Whole day Sanyukta tried to find excuses that would make her stay in the city and not go to this trip but luck wasn't on her side because she couldn't find any excuse cause all she knew thatnone of them were strong enough to make her stay and then she knew Aryan wouldn't let her stay back when he was too tensed for her. Well she couldn't help it beacause her behaviour was giving him reasons to be suspicious and though she didn't want him to get worried the things were pretty much out of her hands. And one major thing that was out of her hands were her emotions.

Soon evening crept in and she found herself in kitchen arranging things for everyone like a proper host whereas Ishika was busy getting ready in her room and Randhir was keeping things to there respective plaves to reduce Sanyukta's work. At 9.00 everyone arrived and after discussions and little snacks they decided that they will leave at Friday at 8.00 and will take 2 cars of Joy and Randhir which would be shared among the friends whereas Aryan will drive with Sanaya directly a night earlier and meet them there. And to increase fun they decided that who will go in which car will be decided through chits so that everyone could mingle with one another and not just get cozy with there partners. During the whole discussion Sanyukta was a mere spectator giving nods when required. Sanyukta wanted an escape from this plan but she knew she couldn't find a way out.

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Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year to everyone!❤