Snehal was confused...Rohan was like a question she wanted to answer , yet she was lost in the web of feelings. while working with him helping him in the arrangements she saw different shades of his personality , he was affectionate caring . He wasn't a person who judged people by status . Many times she would find him having lunch with the staff. Whenever their eyes met Rohan gave her sparkling smiles, his blue eyes adoring her. Snehal wasn't uncomfortable or rude to him any more, she was friendly with him...but wanted nothing more

Snehal was busy checking security arrangements in the in the hill top Mansion...she got a call from her father..he asked her to come home as a guy was coming to see..her. Snehal disconnected...she turned her eyes in Rohan's direction ..he was busy with the wedding planner her chest tightened ....Rohan felt her and turned to her...his eyes locked with her....Snehal lowered her eyes running out. Rohan ran out to follow her but by the time he reached she had already left...Rohan felt a kind of uneasiness...there was some kind of pain in her eyes. He made a silent prayer before going back to the work

Khanna Mansion

''Alliance for kiddo???....why didn't kaka tell us....who is he what he does...what's his education his family...is he even suitable for our kiddo'' Raima asked her mother when she got to know that some people were visiting Brijesh 's house...

Rakhi; ''I don't know much...but I don't blame brijesh his worries are right in a way...we did bring Snehal up like you two...but Brijesh is her father. He thinks the kind of education Snehal got she won't get a suitable groom in their circle....he wants her settle down before its late''

Sam was pained ; ''Mom....she is still in pain....and what circle are you talking Snehal can do much better than the greedy family coming today''

Rakhi; ''Don't judge before you meet them''

Sam; ''Ok then listen...this guy is an engineer, the only guy in his family to graduate ...his parents have a very high dowry expectations because their son worth it,...and Snehal is a good catch...she was our first in command in BLING....they want to live off on her earnings...''

Raima got worried; ''how do you know''

Sam; '' I too can dig details sis...I feared this and this is why I was pushing Rohan...he comes from a family who hardly cares of status...you know that Rini...Minu is the biggest example''

Rakhi; ''don't worry about the guy, Samrat had told Brijesh that nothing should be finalized without our consent...'' Rakhi left two Sisters alone. Raima tied her hair in a bun picked her keys to storm out Sam held her arm

Sam; ''Now where are you going''

Raima; ''to meet Rohan...you win happy'' Sam smiled chuckled and hugged her twin. Raima zoomed her car inside the drive way of the hill top mansion...the staff suddenly got alert watching Raima moving at the lightning speed. They feared her ...Raima walked into the room Rohan was staying...he quickly threw the shirt on his bare body; ''Whoa!! couldn't you knock''

Raima made herself comfortable on the couch; ''Didn't had time for it...plus you do nothing to me''

Rohan smirked; ''So do you...what brings you here sister in law''

Raima; ''You like Kiddo...and I am ok with it...question is how are you planning to win her''

Rohan; ''Correction; I love her..and will convince her''

Raima; ''I knew it you don't have a plan....fine now listen to me...you have to neglect yet pay attention to her, make her jealous but don't overdo...make her restless so that she herself is bound to question you ...its my haldi in two days...by wedding I want her to say yes to you''

Rohan; ''Why are you helping''

Raima; ''Because I love my kiddo more than anyone... can't stand her hurt...'' Rohan smiled behind her back...Raima accepted defeat her sister yet she posed as a winner..Raima in every sense was a Queen...

Samrat looked at the family seated in Brijesh's house. Once Snehal came in the mother was th groom started praising her beauty and how much she liked her...they thought Samrat to be just a relative. Then her long list of demands started...she pointed how Snehal is a part of film industry which is not a good place for girls. She even said that people warned her against this alliance as the girl might have a past...Snehal heard all...but Samrat couldn't he asked the guy his salary and compared it with Snehal's he proved to them how their son wasn't even worth to sit infront of Snehal...he warned them to leave this instant. Snehal's heart broke looking at her father ... Samrat sat next to Brijesh; ''Snehal is my responsibility....I sponsored education for most of my staff kids...but Snehal I accepted her as family...so don't you try and play this match making stunt again...and Brijesh please cheer up ...because our second daughter is getting married''

Arjun landed in beautiful Darjeeling with his family...Samrat had arranged for them to be taken to the hill top mansion ...it was a very private affair as both families didn't wanted any media attention ... Rohan jumped at the entrance to welcome his family he hugged his parents followed by his uncle aunt and Arjun....his mother Caroline asked; ''so when do I get to see your choice''

Rohan; ''soon...she will here in a minute she takes care of all the arrangement..'' Snehal walked in a little dull the show down grooms family had taken toll on her...Rohan held her hand pulling her close, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder; ''Mom Dad ...meet my girl'' Snehal looked at Rohan all shocked. In both her relationships none of the guys called her his..but this one whom she had not even accepted ...she turned her eyes to the family..Caroline gave Snehal a warm hug. Rohan was so much like his mother same sparkling blue eyes and nose....she was a warm person....Snehal composed her heart and smiled at them taking them along to their respective rooms. all the necessity for Haldi were done...Snehal checked time it was 9 plus she had too many calls from her family...Snehal ran down the stairs twisting her ankle...she tried getting up but pain pushed her to floor. Rohan lifted her up..before she could understand; ''let me help you''

Snehal stammered; ''I was just going home...please drop me to the car''

Rohan whispered; ''I am not going to eat you...just relax; '' Rohan helped her on a chair...he gently lifted her long skirt to take a look at her leg..Snehal curled her toes at his touch..Rohan smiled at the reaction. He gently place her foot on his lap and massaged it ..Snehal started turning cold...Rohan watched her face..her eyes were closed and palms locked together in her lap...he held her ankle and gave it one jerk...Snehal squeaked ; ''are planning to break it'' Rohan just smiled...Snehal stood up..no pain...she jumped at little chuckling happily; ''thanks...see you tomorrow''

Before she cloud walk away..Rohan pulled her by waist plastering her front to his; ''I know you don't like me touching you...but problem is I can't keep my hands off you'' He leaned kissing her cheek deep..his lips kept moving all over her cheek. Snehal's bag slid down her shoulder falling on the floor..Rohan moved his lips down to her neck, now wrapping both arms around her waist..he gave her one open mouth deep kiss sending waves of desire in her body...she whispered scared to lose; ''Please stop''

Rohan moved a little away still holding her ; ''Acknowledge these feelings between us..you will never have this with anyone...I want this with you for life...'' He pecked her forehead . walking her down to her car..he made her sit and asked the driver to driver her home safely...Snehal leaned on her seat holding her madly beating heart with her palm...a smile appeared her lips she just shook her head before turning her eyes to sky gleaming with stars.

Sam picked Nitin up from the airport, he was wearing a hoody to avoid being caught... ....Nitin sat calm for sometime. But when he looked at familiar roads...he got disturbed; ''Sam where are we going''

Sam; ''to give you a closure...its necessary for you and for us...''

Nitin; ''Sam I just don't want to go there'' Sam drove through the narrow lanes halting in front of Nitin's house...Nitin kept sitting in the car. Sam pulled the door open; ''you have to do this for us''

Nitin stepped out all frozen...he looked at the house, once which he wanted to be home. Nitin feet trembled vigorously ....Sam held his hand tightly pushing the iron door open...she pressed the door bell . A young girl dipped in make-up answered the door...she was Nitin's step sister Tanya. The moment her eyes fell on the visitors her drama started; ''OMG Bhai...Ma Papa Bhai has brought bhabi with him....'the one who was supposed to be dead'' she tried hugging Sam but Sam held her arm pushing her back....Sam walked in holding Nitin's hand

Nitin's father Prakash his second wife and his step brother walked in. He gave Sam one greedy look humming some cheep song...Nitin's eyes moved to him in a warning...

Prakash; welcome home son...after so long you have come home'' His step mother started showering her fake love like his vile sister...Sam gave them a bored look...Nitin was keeping his clam but when he couldn't he just pour his heart

Nitin; ''Stop this drama ....all of you'' He got up walking inside he came out holding an old photo frame...it was his mom's pic. Sam cleaned it with the edge of her sleeve. Nitin turned to his father ; ''The amount you have had spend on me till I started earning on my own was around 25 lakhs or less...and I have already spend a good 1 Cr on you guys ...now no more...you will not be getting any money or help from me....''

Prakash ; ''You are doing this because this vile woman asked you to...we are your family how can you leave us ''

Nitin; ''Shut your mouth or I will break it...family are we....you hated my mom because of her beauty...people praised her and not you because she was better. When she died you took it out on me because I was like her and not like you...I haven't forgotten that whipping and hungry nights yet....I came here for one last time..for my mom....'' Nitin gave all of them a look of hatred ; ''you treated me like a bonded labour ...why didn't you realize then that I was you son....Ahh! how could you...I was broke...now I am rich and you can smell your blood in my veins....Listen to me Prakash Melhotra and family...hence forth I have nothing to do with you ...you are as good as dead'' His step mom started crying...Nitin smirked; ''I know its pain to watch golden goose fly away...lets' move Sam''

Sam ; ''a minute please'' Sam walked to Nitin's brother ..... he was still leering at her body chewing the beetle leaf...Sam smacked his face with a tight slap; ''Next time you feel like watching a female body...watch your mom and your sister ..they too have same anatomy as me...they might love it...''He glared at Sam and she gave one more; ''I am Sameera Khanna.....people think 10 times before raising their eyes and fingers at me...''

Hill Top Mansion

Snehal checked the dais being made for Haldi ceremony in 2 different portions of the house..as bride and groom were not supposed to see each other...she pressed her lips chewed her nails ; ''it looks beautiful..stop thinking'' Snehal relaxed as she heard Rohan behind her...she turned around with a smile and immediately closed her eyes; ''get some clothes on''

Rohan looked at himself ..he was only wearing his denim bottoms...he smiled; ''why ??? if you have nothing for me why does it affect you''

Snehal; ''I am not here for Q&A....fine roam naked...''

Rohan; ''think again...If I roam naked...female staff might just rob me of my virtue. Will you come if I scream for help??'' Snehal burst out laughing...she turned around taking a good look at him , he was in shirt now. He looked as if he did a lot of physical task...

Snehal; ''what were you doing''

Rohan threw his body on the couch; ''The stage for sangeet in the garden area...I was helping those folks fixing the wooden planks...''

Snehal's eyes widened ; ''Rohan that's not your job''

Rohan; ''Its my bro's wedding...everything about it is my job...plus helping someone is not a job...''

Snehal looked at Rohan with new kind of respect...he was sitting there with his eyes closed catching the breath....Snehal sat next to him; '' Care for coffee''

Rohan opened his eyes looking straight into hers; ''by the lake...'' Snehal nodded asking him to take the lead and she will follow....Snehal bought two cups by the lake side ...Rohan was lying on the grass watching the sky..dark clouds were slowly occupying the sky...Snehal too heard the thunder she sat next to him ; ''do you think open air sangeet is a good plan in this weather''

Rohan ; ''Too good ...the weather is beautiful out here...and if it rains we will have rain dance without spending a single penny...what say'' Snehal smiled....they heard squealing of Minu...who was jumping on the balcony of the room waiting for the rain...Rohan huffed; ''I had hard time holding that little girl from swimming in the lake''

Snehal ;its dangerous...its deep and very cold..''

Rohan; ''I know...I tried''

Snehal lost her cool; ''are you crazy...when I said its dangerous it meant for adults too....how can you be so irresponsible'' Rohan just cupped her cheek and she calmed; ''Sorry ... ''

Rohan pulled her nose; ''its ok...so tell me why were you dull that day '' Snehal narrated the about the alliance...and when she finished ..Rohan blue eyes were red; ''you can go and meet an unknown stranger ...but you can't give a chance to me...am I that bad''

Snehal caught his wrist before he could leave; ''I never wanted to meet him....I went for my father...Rohan please don't leave like this'' Rohan closed his eyes and sat next to her ...Snehal took his hands between hers; ''I am scared....I am not the ideal girl a man desires....I am not adventurous like Rini or fun loving like Sam...I am boring.. ,I don't party I am not that outgoing...I prefer sitting at home enjoying a cup of coffee with a book...I don't even doll up...you like me now tomorrow you might lose interest in me''

Rohan heard each word; ''You are not my first I had my share of fun..hookups and all...but that one moment when I saw you on the other side of the door changed something....guess boring is my type...Snehal I want to come home to a girl whom I know would be waiting for me with smile...who would hug me when I am tired....I don't want a life partner who dolls up for me...I want one who stands by me...that's what you are... I want nothing more''

They shared an eyelock.when it started pouring..Rohan got up Snehal caught his hand; ''this way''...together they ran to a shaded circular podium in the garden ...

Rohan watched the dark clouds pouring; ''this is so beautiful....I am going to enjoy it..are you coming'' Snehal nodded negative ..Rohan jumped out in rain enjoying it like a small boy..Snehal smiled....he was growing on her with every beat...

Khanna's too had arrived at the Hill top Mansion with Nitin....they retired to their rooms after early dinner with Mehra's . Raima was itching to spend some time with Arjun but Sam warned her to stay in her limits and be a good bride...Raima looked out of the room window...The sky was clear and stars spread in the length and breadth of it dawning it with endless twinkles ...Raima smiled she was going to be Arjun's forever...she stared in the open space , blinked looking at too figures sitting by the lake...Raima smiled .She knew Rohan has started bonding with Kiddo...she recalled when both of them walked into the hall drenched that evening...Snehal was blushing but she looked happy after many months...Sam somehow saved the day for them ...Raima was happy for Snehal...; ''Kiddo I still own one more thing to you...Gaurav..he should not be free'' Raima opened her dark eyes twisted her neck . Giving one loving glance to Snehal-Rohan, she picked her phone to make a call. The Heiress was back

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How was it ??? next the pre wedding romance

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